Senior Competition Information Spring 2013

Seniors - Spring 2013

Last Updated: Tuesday 10th September 2013

Divisions Available

  • Mens Opens - No age restrictions on players.
  • Mens Under 21's - Limited to men under 21 years of age. 2 members of each team may be 21yrs or over.
  • Mens 30 Plus - Limited to men 30 years or older. 2 members of each team may be under 30 years of age.
  • Womens Opens - No Age Restrictions on Players.
  • Mixed Opens - No age restrictions on players, Maximum 4 Male players on the field at once. Any number of Female players to make up a team of 8.

General Information 

  • Teams may have a maximum of 8 players on the field at any time in a half field configuration.
  • There is no limit to the number of team members or interchanges.
  • Teams must have at least 10 fully paid team members so they have reserves, with 12 recommended.
  • Players MUST wear approved Tag League shorts or cannot take the field. Shorts are available for purchase at $25.00. Some other Tag sports shorts are acceptable, check with the competition manager if you are unsure yours comply.
  • Teams MUST have an individually numbered shirt of the same colour for each team member by Round 3 of the competition. Numbers must be from 1 to 99 with each team member having a unique number.
  • Shirts can be purchased from Fairfield Tag League or from anywhere.
  • Teams not complying with numbered shirts will not be eligible to take the field.
  • Teams who have individual players without numbered shirts face a match point penalty for each person not complying.
  • Games consist of 2 x 20 minute halves, with a 2 minute half time break.
  • Teams receive points for each game; Win-3, Draw-2, Loss-1, Forfeit (with notification)-1, NoShow or Penalty-0.
  • Position on table is based on points, with goals "for & against" used where there is a draw, Goals "for" if tied.
  • The competition will run for a total of 14 Rounds, being a 12 week Round Robin plus 2 weeks of finals.
  • The first 5 rounds will be run ungraded, with teams then placed into separate divisions of 8 (subject to numbers) and will play the last  7 rounds in those divisions, playing each other once.
  • The top 4 teams progress to a 2 week sudden death finals series (1 plays 4, 2 plays 3 with winners playing in the Grand Final).
  • Winners and Runners Up in each division receive prizes.

Prizes

  • Each division will play for a cash prize of $300 with $200 for the runner up.
  • A catered Grand Finals presentation will be provided for all participating teams.
  • The winners in the top division will also receive their choice of Premiers Jackets or Branded Merchandise to an equivalent value (eg. Custom Shorts or Shirts).

Player Eligibility 

  • All participants must be at least 16 years of age in the 2013 calendar year. 
  • All participants must be registered on a team and be paid up before they can compete in the Fairfield Competition.
  • Registration cost in the Fairfield Spring Senior Competition is as follows;
 
  Fairfield Competition Fees
  Venue Avery Park Stockdale Reserve Endeavour Reserve
  Mens Open  $ 80  $ 75  $ 75
  Mens 30+  $ 80  $ 75  $ 75
  Mens U21's  $ 60  $ 60  $ 60
  Womens  $ 60  $ 60  $ 60
  Mixed  $ 80  $ 75  $ 75
 
  • Pricing is per person for the entire 14 week season, there are no additional costs beyond shorts and shirts.
  • Each Team must have 10 fully paid up members as a minimum, 12 or more is recommended.
  • All participants must sign on prior to taking the field and comply with sign on guidelines.
  • Teams cannot use unregistered players otherwise known as "Ring In's" to play in their team for any reason.
  • A team short of players ie. less than 8 in any given week of the competition can use a registered player from another team in the competition to "Fill In". A maximum of 3 "Fill In's" can be used in any game, and they cannot be used as reserves for substitution during a game. A point penalty is applied for each fill in that takes the field for a team.
  • Teams need to advise the competition convenor or supervisor that they propose to use a "Fill In" and the match referee & opposing team captain also needs to be advised. 
  • Any player used as a "Fill In" must sign on for that team for that game.
  • A team cannot consistently use "Fill In's" ie. more than 3 games in the season.
  • A Fill In is not entitled to participate in any prize should the team they Filled In for win a prize.
  • Teams found to be using a Ring In will forfeit any match points for that Round with winning points awarded to the opposing team.
  • Teams who are in breach of guidelines on more than 1 occasion will be suspended for 1 or more games, with teams who are found to be repeat offenders being disqualified from the competition.

Sign On

  • It is a condition of entry to the competition that ALL players MUST sign on prior to taking the field. This is a requirement for insurance coverage.
  • Players who do not sign on, are injured, and attempt to claim on insurance, WILL HAVE THEIR CLAIM DENIED.
  • Players must only sign on for themselves, not for anyone else. Signatures will be cross checked for consistency.
  • Players must sign in full, not just using initials.
  • Players cannot sign on using someone elses name. If they are 'Filling In" for a team, they need to write their own name on a separate line on the sign on sheets and sign on that line for the week that they played.
  • Players are required to present a Photo ID for sign on. This must be supplied or they cannot take the field.
  • Anyone found to be playing for a team without sign on may cause that team to face a match point penalty, suspension or disqualification if they are found to be ineligible to play.

Scheduling of Games - Avery Park Fairfield West

  • Men's Open, Mens 30+, Mens U21's games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Monday evenings (unless rescheduled).
  • Womens Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Tuesday evenings (unless rescheduled).
  • Mixed Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Tuesday evenings (unless rescheduled).
  • The draw is published in advance, with game times varying by week.
  • Teams may specify if they wish to play early or late, early games being scheduled for 6.30pm or 7.15pm, late games being scheduled for 8.00pm or 8.45pm.

Scheduling of Games - Stockdale Reserve, Abbotsbury

  • Mixed Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Thursday evenings (unless rescheduled).
  • Womens Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Thursday evenings (unless rescheduled).
  • Men's Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Thursday evenings (unless rescheduled).
  • Mens 30 Plus games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Thursday evenings (unless rescheduled).
  • The draw is published in advance, with game times varying by week.
  • Teams may specify if they wish to play early or late, early games being scheduled for 6.30pm or 7.15pm, late games being scheduled for 8.00pm or 8.45pm.

Scheduling of Games - Endeavour Reserve Fairfield West

  • Men's Open games will be played between 12.00pm and 5.00pm on Sunday afternoons (unless rescheduled).
  • Womens Open games will be played between 12.00pm and 5.00pm on Sunday afternoons (unless rescheduled).
  • Mixed Open games will be played between 12.00pm and 5.00pm on Sunday afternoons (unless rescheduled).
  • The draw is published in advance, with game times varying by week.
  • Teams may specify if they wish to play early or late, early games being scheduled for 12.00pm, 12.45pm or 1.30pm, late games being scheduled for 2.30pm, 3.15pm or 4.00pm.

Wet Weather

  • It is the policy of Fairfield Tag League to play all scheduled rounds of the competition, with games rescheduled if they cannot be played on their assigned date for any reason, usually the result of wet weather.
  • For the Spring 2013 Season there will be provision for 4 wet weather replay rounds.
  • More wet weather replacement rounds will be scheduled if required and if grounds can be secured.
  • Ground closure is determined by Fairfield Council based on conditions.

Fairfield Tag League Seniors - Spring 2013 Competition Calendar  

 Day of Week

&

Venue

Monday

Avery Park

Fairfield West

Tuesday

Avery Park

Fairfield West

Thursday

Stockdale Reserve

Abbotsbury

Sunday

Endeavour Reserve

Fairfield West

Divisions

Available

Mens Open

Mens 30+

Mens U21's

Mixed Open

Womens Open

Mens Open

Mens 30+

 Womens Open

 Mixed Open

Mens Open

Womens Open

Mixed Open

Registration Night   Tuesday 24th Sept.
 Tuesday 24th Sep.
 Thursday 10th Oct.
 Tuesday 24th Sep.
 Round 1  Monday 21st Oct.**  Tuesday 8th Oct.
 Thursday 24th Oct.**  Sunday 27th Oct.
 Round 2  Monday 28th Oct.  Tuesday 15th Oct.
 Thursday 31st Oct.  Sunday 3rd Nov.
 Round 3  Monday 4th Nov.  Tuesday 22nd Oct.
 Thursday 7th Nov.  Sunday 10th Nov.
 Round 4  Monday 11th Nov.  Tuesday 29th Oct.
 Thursday 14th Nov.  Sunday 17th Nov.
 Round 5  Monday 18th Nov.  Tuesday 5th Nov.
 Thursday 21st Nov.  Sunday 24th Nov.
 Round 6  Monday 25th Nov.  Tuesday 12th Nov.
 Thursday 28th Nov.  Sunday 1st Dec.
 Round 7  Monday 2nd Dec.  Tuesday 19th Nov.
 Thursday 5th Dec.  Sunday 8th Dec.
 Round 8  Monday 9th Dec.  Tuesday 26th Nov.
 Thursday 12th Dec.  Sunday 15th Dec.
 Round 9  Monday 16th Dec.  Tuesday 3rd Dec.
 Thursday 19th Dec.  Sunday 18th Jan.
 Round 10  Monday 20th Jan.  Tuesday 10th Dec.
 Thursday 16th Jan.  Sunday 25th Jan.
 Round 11  Monday 27th Jan.  Tuesday 17th Dec.
 Thursday 23rd Jan.  Sunday 1st Feb.
 Round 12  Monday 3rd Feb.  Tuesday 14th Jan.
 Thursday 30th Jan.  Sunday 8th Feb.
 Semi Final  Monday 10th Feb.  Tuesday 21st Jan.
 Thursday 6th Feb.  Sunday 15th Feb.
 Grand Final  Monday 17th Feb.  Tuesday 28th Jan.
 Thursday 13th Feb.  Sunday 22nd Feb.
 Contingency 1*  Monday 24th Feb.  Tuesday 4th Feb.
 Thursday 20th Feb.
 Sunday 1st March
 Contingency 2*  Monday 3rd March  Tuesday 11th Feb.
 Thursday 27th Feb.  Sunday 8th March
 Contingency 3*  Monday 10th March  Tuesday 18th Feb.
 Thursday 6th March  Sunday 15th March
 Contingency 4*  Monday 17th March
 Tuesday 25th Feb.
 Thursday 13th March  Sunday 22nd March

* Wet Weather replacement rounds.

** Revised Start Date.