Senior Competition Information Spring 2016

Last Updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016

Divisions Available

  • Mens 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 tights or cannot take the field. Shorts and tights are available for purchase at $25.00 or $30 respectively. 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 Castle Hill 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 of each competition 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 Castle Hill Competition.
  • Registration cost in the Castle Hill Spring 2016 Senior Competition is as follows; 
  Castle Hill Spring 2016 Competition Fees
   Venue Fred Caterson Reserve George Thornton Reserve
   Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
   Mens Open $ 85 $ 85 $ 85 $ 85
   Mixed Open $ 85 $ 85 $ 85 $ 85
  • Pricing is per person for the entire 14 week season, there are no additional costs beyond shorts/tights 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 - Fred Caterson Reserve - Castle Hill

  • Mens Open games will be played between 7pm and 9.15pm on Monday or Tuesday evenings, depending on your choice of day.
  • Mixed Open games will be played between 7pm and 9.15pm on Monday or Tuesday evenings, depending on your choice of day.
  • The draw is published in advance, with game times varying by week.
  • Games will not be scheduled on Public Holidays
  • Teams may specify if they wish to play early or late, early games being scheduled for 7pm or 7.45pm, late games being scheduled for 7.45pm or 8.30pm.

Scheduling of Games - George Thornton Reserve - West Pennant Hills

  • Mens Open games will be played between 7pm and 9.15pm on Wednesday or Thursday evenings, depending on your choice of day.
  • Mixed Open games will be played between 7pm and 9.15pm on Wednesday or Thursday evenings, depending on your choice of day.
  • The draw is published in advance, with game times varying by week.
  • Games will not be scheduled on Public Holidays
  • Teams may specify if they wish to play early or late, early games being scheduled for 7pm or 7.45pm, late games being scheduled for 7.45pm or 8.30pm.

Wet Weather

  • It is the policy of Castle Hill 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 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 the Hills Shire Council based on conditions.

Castle Hill Tag League Senior Competition

Spring 2016 Competition Calendar

 Venue  Fred Caterson Reserve, Castle Hill  George Thornton Reserve, West Pennant Hills
 Day of Week
 Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday
 Game Time (40 Min)
 7.00pm to 9.15pm  7.00pm to 9.15pm  7.00pm to 9.15pm  7.00pm to 9.15pm
 Divisions  Mens & Mixed Open  Mens & Mixed Open  Mens & Mixed Open  Mens & Mixed Open
 Registration Night
 Tues 13th September  Tues 13th September  Thur 15th September  Thur 15th September
 Round 1
 Mon 19th September  Tue 27th September  Wed 28th September  Thur 22nd September
 Round 2  Mon 26th September  Tue 4th October  Wed 5th October  Thur 29th September
 Round 3  Mon 10th October  Tue 11th October  Wed 12th October  Thur 6th October
 Round 4  Mon 17th October  Tue 18th October  Wed 19th October  Thur 13th October
 Round 5  Mon 24th October  Tue 25th October  Wed 26th October  Thur 20th October
 Round 6  Mon 31st October  Tue 1st November  Wed 2nd November  Thur 27th October
 Round 7  Mon 7th November  Tue 8th November  Wed 9th November  Thur 3rd November
 Round 8  Mon 14th November  Tue 15th November  Wed 6th November  Thur 10th November
 Round 9  Mon 21st November  Tue 22nd November  Wed 23rd November  Thur 17th November
 Round 10  Mon 28th November  Tue 29th November  Wed 30th November  Thur 24th November
 Round 11  Mon 5th December  Tue 6th December  Wed 7th December  Thur 1st December
 Round 12  Mon 12th December  Tue 13th December  Wed 14th November  Thur 8th December
 Semi Final  Mon 16th January  Tue 17th January  Wed 18th January  Thur 19th January
 Grand Final  Mon 23rd January  Tue 24th January  Wed 25th January  Thur 2nd February
 Contingency 1*  Mon 19th December  Tue 20th December  Wed 21st December  Thur 15th December
 Contingency 2*  Mon 30th January  Tue 31st January  Wed 1st February  Thur 9th February
 Contingency 3*  Mon 6th February  Tue 7th February  Wed 8th February  Thur 16th February
 Contingency 4*  Mon 13th February  Tue 14th February  Wed 15th February  Thur 23rd February

* Wet Weather replacement rounds.