Frequently Asked Questions
JUNIORS
Minimum of 10 players per team.
If a team has less than 10 players, they are required to find the additional players or cover the cost of the number of players that the team are short to reach the minimum of 10.
TINY TAGERZ
Minimum of 7 players per team.
SENIORS
Minimum of 11 players per team.
ACT Oztag will try their best in this situation to place players in the same team, though when signing up as Individual players this cannot always be guaranteed depending on the number of individual players signing up.
Yes, you can play with as little as 5 players. Though there is the opportunity for players to ‘back up/fill in’ if needed, please read these rules carefully.
NO, all teams are to be in matching shirts with numbers on the back by round 4.
Players out of uniform on the field will be penalised one try per player out of uniform. This will be decided by the referee and informed to both teams.
Shorts and tights will be sold at the venue on any game night.
You can also purchase them online here: Home | ACT OZTAG SPORTS PTY LTD (square.site)
Unfortunately, due to the difference in the make of these, they are not covered by our insurance policy, so are not permitted to be worn during the season.
NEW REFEREES
For persons aged 13 and above.
Follow these few simple steps and you will be on your way to becoming a Oztag Referee:
1. Complete Oztag’s Level 0 Accreditation
2. Register to attend the ACT Oztag Referee Course
3. Complete the Referee Contact Information Form
4. Attend the ACT Oztag Referee Course (advertised here)
5. Start Refereeing! You will be a “shadow” referee to gain confidence and skill, before refereeing on your own.
NEW SENIOR REFEREES – You must be at least 15 years of age, and complete a Senior Referee Course, such as a Level 1 Course. Once you have completed the course, you will be able to referee social grade competitions.
Grades are continually monitored by our competition Managers, if you feel your team is in the wrong division, we encourage you to have a conversation with them as soon as possible. To achieve as fair a competition as possible most regrading will happen at the conclusion of round four.
2 points are given per try for girls. This is not a discriminatory or equality issue, it simply enhances the game.
As Oztag is a recreational sport there is no training, however if the teams wish to organise their own training they can.
Teams are not required to have coaches, only a team delegate is to organise communication to their relevant teams. With our individual teams we approach parents to see if someone is able to put their hand up to be the coach/team delegate.
- Yes, a Team delegate or parent are allowed on the field for Tiny Tagerz, U6, U7 and U8s for the first couple of weeks. It is important to understand they are out there for the sole purpose of the team and are not to challenge any refereeing calls or interfere with the game.
Click here: Oztag Rule Book
Yes, you child can play in an older age division.
NO, ACT Oztag do not accept players to participate in a younger age group. Oztag is a non-tackling sport, it is essential to maintain consistency in enforcing the age divisions for the sake of fair competition.
Mixed Team Competitions: 8 players on the field, with a split of 4 males and 4 females on the field.
Girls/Ladies Competitions: 8 players on the field.
Boys/Mens: 8 players on the field.
TINY TAGERZ – U4-U5’s
5 players on the field can be any mix of boys and girls
Tiny Tagerz, U6, U7, U8’s & U9’s – use a Junior Football Size 4
U10’s to Seniors – use a Senior Football Size 5
Tiny Tagerz, U6 – U9’s – mod field 50m x 35m
U10’s to Seniors – full field 70m x 50m
JUNIORS
Games run for 30minutes timeslots, 2 x 15min halves.
SENIORS
Games run for 40minutes timeslots, 2 x 20min halves.
JUNIORS
U6’s – U17’s play finals.
Tiny Tagerz do not play finals.
SENIORS
A, B, C, D and E Divisions play finals.
Novice do not play finals.
Always assume that games are on. ACT Oztag will notify all members through the ACT Oztag Facebook page if games will be postponed. There is no need to contact ACT Oztag if there is no Facebook posts indicting games are off.