Each competition is a different price. Please see the above information for the current cost.

Please follow this link and follow the guides https://oztag.com.au/ao/assemble-user-guides/

Please view this link for all guides on how to register https://oztag.com.au/ao/assemble-user-guides/

Yes, we take individual players who do not have a team, however, due to the influx of individual players we have received in previous seasons we now require parents to join our “Newcastle junior Oztag individual players” group on our Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1303901983671463

Once you have joined you can post in the group to ask if any teams need a team OR you can even create your team from individual players who are looking for a team. 

We will monitor this group and always be assisting in trying to find your child a team, however in some circumstances, your child may miss out if teams are full or it's closer to the cut-off date for registrations. It is advised to get in quick!

It is a requirement to play in the Newcastle Junior Oztag competition that all teams have the SAME shirt/singlet.

Oztag is not a fashion statement and ALL shirts or singlets must be able to be tucked in all the way around to avoid injuries. If they cannot, the player will be removed from the field and will not be able to play until the shirt/singlet is fixed.

It is advised that you source your shirts/singlets from a local supplier as overseas can have delays. We also recommend having 2 spare shirts just incase a player loses there shirt or it gets damaged.

• U6 – For children aged 4 to 6 in 2025

• U8 – For children aged 7 to 8 in 2025

• U10 – For children turning 9 or 10 years old in 2025

• U12 – For children turning 11 or 12 years old in 2025

• U14 – For children turning 13 or 14 years old in 2025

• U16 – For children turning 15 or 16 years old in 2025

We have age divisions for boys and girls: U6, U8, U10, U12, U14, and U16. Mixed teams are allowed only in U6. For U8 and older, teams must be single gender (Girls are allowed to play in a boys team please let us know)

If you are wanting your child to play up an age division that is fine, please contact us so we can amend the age to allow you to register.

Age is based on the player's age as of December 31, 2025.

PLAYING DOWN AN AGE DIVISION:

Is NOT allowed, players must play in their own age group or they can play up.

PLAYING UP AN AGE DIVISON:

Players are allowed to play up one age division only. The parents must be aware of this as it can be a 2 year age difference. eg 8 year old playing in U10s age division.

Although we do not have mixed divisions in U8-U16 if a girl would like to join a boys team they are more than welcome to, however they will still be classed as one point and the parents need to be aware she will be playing boys all competition.

Teams in the U6 & U8 divisions must have a minimum of 8 players registered to secure their team in the competition prior to the cut-off date which will be sent to all team organisers when they register a team. It is recommended that you have at least 9 players registered for these age divisions.

Teams U10 and above must have a minimum of 9 players registered to secure their team in the competition prior to the cut-off date sent to all team organisers when registrations open. It is recommended that you have at least 11 players registered for these age divisions.

You are welcome to register more players after the cut off and throughout the competition if needed.

• Term 1 & Term 2 competition runs for 8 weeks. Term 1 has top 2 grandfinal and Term 2 highest on the ladder wins.

• Term 4 competition run for 10 weeks with one week of finals for the top 2 placings on the ladder of each division. 

• U6 non-competitive runs for 8 rounds and no finals are played or points given. This is non-competitive to allow U6 to learn the fundamentals of the game and prepare them for competitive competition when they move up into U8 division.

Newcastle Junior Oztag reserves the right to vary the length due to any circumstances that may arise.  Newcastle Junior Oztag is under no obligation to provide refunds if the competition length is shortened, or games cancelled, due to unforeseen circumstances such as field damage, weather events, or public health issues.

• Teams that did not meet the required amount of player registered before the cut off date will receive a full refund on the registration fee. (The Australian Oztag membership fee of $15 cannot be refunded under any circumstances)

• If the SEASON HAS NOT COMMENCED, the player will receive a full refund of the registration fee minus a $10 admin fee.

• If the season HAS commenced the player is NOT entitled to receive a refund. (Unless there are extenuating circumstances (at the Committee’s discretion)

• Active kids vouchers cannot be refunded. They can be utilised for the next competition if they wish to play OR transferred to another competition only if the season hasn’t commenced.

Please view the conditions of play for the penalties when attempting to play or playing an unregistered player.

All shorts & tights worn must be official Oztag garments or you cannot take the field.

• No shorts will be loaned out.

• All players must have the same team shirt, including a number before they take the field. 

• Captains are responsible for returning all tags at the end of the game to the referee.

• No metal studs or cleats are permitted.

• All players MUST have a number on their shirts. 

Teams do not need a coach, a team organiser can run the subs on the sideline and coordinate with parents. Teams also do not train.

Yes, we encourage a parent to be on the field with the U6 and U8 divisions to help guide them around the field.

NO other divisions are allowed to have a parent on the field.

Newcastle Junior  Oztag will supply the ball & tags for each game. You do not buy them.

The draw will be published after round 2 of competition. This gives admin opportunity to look at grading and division and make any changes if needed.

Please contact Rhiannon by 2pm on the day of play. The earlier the better. If your team doesn’t show or has less than 5 players turn up it will be classed as a forfeit and your team will be required to pay the $30 forfeit fee before taking the field the following week.

Forfeits for state cup and nationals Oztag will be classed as a draw, not a forfeit as your team is representing Newcastle for Oztag.

If you have incorrectly registered to an event or membership, you should contact your sports administrator and request a refund or request to be transferred to the correct product (dependant on the sports terms and conditions of registration).

We have no problem with any type of push bike, E bike or E scooter at the fields, however we ask that you be very careful of children and spectators and they are NOT to be rode on the fields, If you ride them to the fields, hop off them and store them until you are ready to leave.