Senior Competition Information Winter 2014

Seniors - Winter 2014

Last Updated: Friday 18th April 2014

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 2014 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 Senior Competition is as follows;
 
  Fairfield Competition Fees
  Venue Avery Park         (Week Night)
Endeavour Reserve (Week Night)
Endeavour Reserve (Weekend)
  Mixed Open  $ 80  N/A  $ 70
  Mens Open  $ 80  $ 80  $ 70
  Mens 30+  $ 80  N/A  N/A
  Mens U21's  $ 60  N/A  N/A
  Womens  $ 60  N/A  N/A
 
  • 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).
  • Mixed Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Tuesday evenings & Thursday evenings (unless rescheduled).
  • Womens 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.
  • Games will not be scheduled on Public Holidays.

Scheduling of Games - Endeavour Reserve, Fairfield West - Week Nights

  • Men's Open 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.
  • Games will not be scheduled on NRL State of Origin nights.

Scheduling of Games - Endeavour Reserve, Fairfield West - Weekends

  • Mixed Open games will be played between 1.00pm and 2.30pm on Sunday afternoons (unless rescheduled).
  • Men's Open games will be played between 2.30pm and 4.00pm on Sunday afternoons (unless rescheduled).
  • The draw is published in advance, with game times varying by week.
  • Games will not be scheduled on Public Holiday Long Weekends.

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 Winter 2014 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 - Winter 2014 Competition Calendar

Day of Week

&

Venue

Monday

Avery Park

Fairfield West

Tuesday

Avery Park

Fairfield West

Wednesday

Endeavour Reserve

Fairfield West

Thursday

Avery Park

Fairfield West

Sunday

Endeavour Reserve

Fairfield West

Divisions

Available

Mens Open

Mens 30+

Mens U21's

Mixed Open

Mens Open

Womens Open

 Mixed Open

Mens Open

Mixed Open

 Registration

 Night 1

 Thur. 13th March  Thur. 13th March  Thur. 13th March  Thur. 13th March  Thur. 13th March.

 Registration

 Night 2

 N/A  N/A  Wed. 16th April  Wed. 16th April  Wed. 16th April
 Round 1  Mon. 7th April  Tue. 1st April  Wed. 30th April**  Thur. 24th April  Sun. 27th April
 Round 2  Mon. 14th April  Tue. 8th April  Wed. 7th May  Thur. 1st May  Sun. 4th May
 Round 3  Mon. 28th April  Tue. 15th April  Wed. 14th May  Thur. 8th May  Sun. 11th May
 Round 4  Mon. 5th May  Tue. 22nd April  Wed. 21st May  Thur. 15th May  Sun. 18th May
 Round 5  Mon. 12th May  Tue. 29th April  Wed. 4th June  Thur. 22nd May  Sun. 25th May
 Round 6  Mon. 19th May  Tue. 6th May  Wed. 11th June  Thur. 29th May  Sun.1st June
 Round 7  Mon. 26th May  Tue. 13th May  Wed. 25th June  Thur. 5th June  Sun. 15th June
 Round 8  Mon. 2nd June  Tue. 20th May  Wed. 2nd July  Thur. 12th June  Sun. 22nd June
 Round 9  Mon. 16th June  Tue. 27th May  Wed. 16th July  Thur. 19th June  Sun. 29th June
 Round 10  Mon. 23rd June  Tue. 3rd June  Wed. 23rd July  Thur. 26th June  Sun. 15th June
 Round 11  Mon. 30th June  Tue. 10th June  Wed. 30th July  Thur. 3rd July  Sun. 6th July
 Round 12  Mon. 7th July  Tue. 17th June  Wed. 6th August  Thur. 10th July  Sun. 13th July
 Semi Final  Mon. 14th July  Tue. 24th June  Wed. 13th August  Thur. 17th July  Sun. 20th July
 Grand Final  Mon. 21st July  Tue. 1st July  Wed. 20th August  Thur. 24th July  Sun. 27th July
 Contingency 1*  Mon. 28th July   Tue. 8th July  Wed. 27th August  Thur. 31st July  Sun. 6th July
 Contingency 2*  Mon. 4th August  Tue. 15th July  Wed. 3rd September  Thur. 7th August  Sun. 3rd August
 Contingency 3*  Mon. 11th August  Tue. 22nd July  Wed. 10th September  Thur. 14th August  Sun. 10th August
 Contingency 4*  Mon. 18th August  Tue. 29th July  Wed. 17th September  Thur. 21st August  Sun. 17th August

* Wet Weather replacement rounds.

** Revised start date.