Senior Competition Information Winter 2016

Last Updated: Saturday 11th April 2016

Divisions Available

  • Mens Opens - No age restrictions on players (Must be at least 16yrs of age).
  • Mens Under 21's - Limited to men under 21 years of age. 2 members of each team may be 21yrs or over. (Must be at least 16yrs of age).
  • Mens 30 Plus - Limited to men 30 years or older. 2 members of each team may be under 30 years of age. (Must be at least 16yrs of age).
  • 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. (Must be at least 16yrs of age).

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 Tights or cannot take the field. Shorts are available for purchase at $25, Tights are $30. 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 2016 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 2015 Senior Competition is as follows;
  Fairfield Winter 2016 Competition Fees  
 

Venue

 Avery Park

 Endeavour Reserve

 
  Mixed Open  $ 90  $ 90
 
  Mens Open  $ 90  $ 90
 
  Mens 30+  N/A
 $ 90
 
  Mens U21's  N/A
 $ 70
 
   
  Special Offers
  A 20% discount applies for registration in any ADDITIONAL team/s in the Fairfield Tag League competition on a DIFFERENT week night. eg. Pay full registration for the team you play with on Tuesday, get 20% off the second team you play with on Thursday.
  A 20% discount applies for registration in any additional team/s in the Liverpool or Macarthur Tag League competitions on a DIFFERENT week night.
  A FULL REFUND of Fees on a pro-rata basis for any games missed by players participating in multiple teams on the same night in the Fairfield Tag League competition due to overlapping game times. Refunds calculated after Round 5, with all claims to be submitted by Round 10.
  • 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 (on the Cumberland Highway).

  • Men's Open, Men's Under 21's & Men's Over 30's games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Monday evenings.
  • Mixed Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Tuesday evenings.
  • Men's Open & Mixed Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Thursday evenings.
  • The draw is published in advance, with game times varying by week.
  • Depending on numbers, teams may be asked to play at Endeavour Reserve.
  • 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

  • Mixed Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Monday evenings.
  • Men's Open & Women's Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Tuesday evenings.
  • Mens Open & Mixed Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Wednesday evenings.
  • 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

  • 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 2016 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 and Fairfield Tag League based on conditions.
Fairfield Tag League Seniors - Winter 2016 Competition Calendar

Day of Week

&

Venue

Monday
 

Avery Park

Fairfield West

Monday

     Endeavour      Reserve

Fairfield West

Tuesday
 

Avery Park

Fairfield West

Wednesday

Endeavour Reserve

Fairfield West

Thursday
 

Avery Park

Fairfield West

Divisions

Available

Mens Open

Mixed Open

Mixed Open

Mens Open, Mixed Open

Mens Open, Mixed Open

 Registration

 Night 1

Avery Park, Fairfield West, Tuesday 15th March, 2016 - 5pm to 8pm

Registration

 Night 2

Avery Park, Fairfield West, Thursday 31st March, 2016 - 5pm to 8pm
Round 1  2nd May **  2nd May **  19th April **  13th April  21st April **
Round 2  9th May  9th May  26th April  20th April  28th April
Round 3  16th May  16th May  3rd May  27th April  5th May
Round 4  23rd May  23rd May  10th May  4th May  12th May
Round 5  30th May  30th May  17th May  11th May  19th May
Round 6  6th June  6th June  24th May  18th May  26th May
Round 7  20th June  20th June  31st May  25th May  2nd June
Round 8  27th June  27th June  7th June  8th June  9th June
Round 9  4th July  4th July  14th June  15th June  16th June
Round 10  11th July  11th July  21st June  29th June  123rd June
Round 11  18th July  18th July  28th June  6th July  30th June
Round 12  25th July  25th July  5th July  20th July  7th July
Semi Final  1st August  1st August  12th July  27th July  14th July
Grand Final  8th August  8th August  19th July  3rd August  21st July
Contingency 1*  15th August  15th August  26th July  10th August  28th July
Contingency 2*  22nd August  22nd August  2nd August  17th August  4th August
Contingency 3*  29th August  29th August  9th August  24th August  11th August
Contingency 4*  5th September  5th September  16th August  31st August  18th August

* Indicates Wet Weather replacement rounds.

** Indicates revised start dates.