Senior Competition Information Winter 2013

Seniors - Winter 2013

Last Updated: Sunday 7th April 2013

Divisions Available

  • Mens Opens - No age restrictions on players.
  • 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 Winter competition is $75.00 per person for the 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 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 Thursday evenings (unless rescheduled).
  • Mixed Open 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 Park Fairfield West

  • Mixed Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Tuesday evenings (unless rescheduled).
  • Men's Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Wednesday evenings (unless rescheduled).
  • Mens 30 Plus games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Wednesday 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.

Wet Weather

  • For the Winter 2013 Season there will be provision for 4 wet weather replay round.
  • More wet weather replacement rounds will be scheduled if required and if grounds can be secured.
  • Ground closure is determined by Fairfeild Council based on conditions.

Fairfield Tag League Seniors - Winter 2013 Competition Calendar  

 Day of Week

&

Venue

Monday

Avery Park

Fairfield West

Tuesday

Endeavour Reserve

Fairfield West

Wednesday

Endeavour Reserve

Fairfield West

Thursday

Avery Park

Fairfield West

Divisions

Available

Mens Open

Mixed Open

Mens Open

Mens 30 Plus

Womens Open

Mixed Open

Registration Night  Thursday 18th April 2013 Thursday 18th April 2013 Thursday 18th April 2013 Thursday 18th April 2013
 Round 1 Monday 29th April 2013 Tuesday 30th April 2013 Wednesday 1st May 2013 Thursday 2nd May 2013
 Round 2  6th May 2013  7th May 2013  8th May 2013  9th May 2013
 Round 3  13th May 2013  14th May 2013  15th May 2013  16th May 2013
 Round 4  20th May 2013  21st May 2013  22nd May 2013  23rd May 2013
 Round 5  27th May 2013  28th May 2013  29th May 2013  30th May 2013
 Round 6  3rd June 2013  4th June 2013  5th June 2013  6th June 2013
 Round 7  10th June 2013  11th June 2013  12th June 2013  13th June 2013
 Round 8  17th June 2013  18th June 2013  19th June 2013  20th June 2013
 Round 9  24th June 2013  25th June 2013  26th June 2013  27th June 2013
 Round 10  1st July 2013  2nd July 2013  3rd July 2013  4th July 2013
 Round 11  8th July 2013  9th July 2013  10th July 2013  11th July 2013
 Round 12  15th July 2013  16th July 2013  17th July 2013  18th July 2013
 Semi Final  22nd July 2013  23rd July 2013  24th July 2013  25th July 2013
 Grand Final  29th July 2013  30th July 2013  31st July 2013  1st August 2013
 Contingency 1*  5th August 2013  6th August 2013  7th August 2013  8th August 2013
 Contingency 2*  12th August 2013  13th August 2013  14th August 2013  15th August 2013
 Contingency 3*  19th August 2013  20th August 2013  21st August 2013  22nd August 2013
 Contingency 4*  26th August 2013  27th August 2013  28th August 2013  29th August 2013

* Wet Weather replacement rounds.