JUNIOR OZTAG

CONDITIONS OF PLAY

  • Term 1 start date:Start of Feb each year.

    Term 1 end date:End of March/Start of April each year.

    Term 2 start date: End of April 2025

    Term 2 end date: Start of June 2025

    Term 4 start date: Start of September each year.

    Term 4 end date: November/December each year.

    Term 1 & 4 competitions have a top 2 grand final which is played after the last round.

    Term 2 does not have finals, first on the ladder wins. (due to time and field availability restrictions)

    Competitions have one week washout round at the completion of all round games if required. (This can also be altered to double headers on the day of play pending on field availability)

  • Regular Rounds

    • Round 1: Sept 1 (Mon) & Sept 4 (Thu)

    • Round 2: Sept 8 (Mon) & Sept 11 (Thu)

    • Round 3: Sept 15 (Mon) & Sept 18 (Thu)

    • Round 4: Sept 22 (Mon) & Sept 25 (Thu)

    🌴 School Holiday Break

    • Round 5: Oct 13 (Mon) & Oct 16 (Thu)

    • Round 6: Oct 20 (Mon) & Oct 23 (Thu)

    • Round 7: Oct 27 (Mon) & Oct 30 (Thu)

    • Round 8: Nov 3 (Mon) & Nov 6 (Thu)

    • Round 9: Nov 10 (Mon) & Nov 13 (Thu)

    • Round 10: Nov 17 (Mon) & Nov 20 (Thu)

    ☔ Washout Round (if required)

    • Nov 24 (Mon) & Nov 27 (Thu)

    🏆 Grand Finals – Top 2 Teams

    • If no washout round is needed: Nov 24 & Nov 27

    • If washout round is played: Dec 1 (Mon) & Dec 4 (Thu)

  • All teams have until 24th August to have the following amount of players registered to secure their team in the competition:

    • U6 & U8 divisions must have 7 players paid for to be entered into the draw.

    • U10s and above must have 9 players paid for to be entered into the draw.

    If your team does not have the required registered they will placed on the waitlist and given refunds a week before the competition starts if they are not entered back into the competition. No exceptions will be given, all teams will be given plenty of time to be organised. 

    No refunds will be given due to unpredicted incidents out of our control.

    (We cannot refund active kids vouchers, these will be credited to the next season OR can be transferred to another sport)

    Please note that the above amount required to secure your team in the competition is not the minimum amount. You may register more players if you wish.

  • The following link is for team organisers only. This link allows you to see who is in your team and who has paid as well as adding in shirt numbers.

    https://admin.oztagaustralia.assemblesports.io/login

    If you need help please follow this guide https://oztag.com.au/ao/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Team-Delegates-Viewing-Team-and-Player-Details.pdf

  • From 2025 when you register as a player you will be prompted to pay this annual fee before actually registering for the competition you wish to play in. This will also explain briefly why you have to pay this fee and the benefits you will receive. 

    The player fee is $15 which is only paid once a year no matter how many comps/teams you play in. 

  • To keep our competitions fair and competitive, teams with 3 or more current representative players must register in a higher age group.

    For example, if your U10 team has 3 or more rep players, you must register in U12. Be aware of this rule before registering, as it may change your game times.

    This rule applies to all teams without exceptions, regardless of their history or connections. Remember, this is a local competition, not a representative tournament.

    Please also let us know via email newcastlejnrs@oztag.com.au that you will be entering your team in the older age division.

  • FOOTWEAR
    Wear football boots or joggers. No metal studs allowed.

    TEAM SHIRT
    Shirts must be correct by round 3: all the same colour and style, with an iron-on number on the back (no markers or tape).

    Shirts or singlets must be long enough to tuck in; crop tops won't be accepted, and you'll need to buy different shirts or singlets.

    Packs of iron-on numbers are available for purchase at our pre-competition nights. If your iron-on number comes off in the wash, it's your responsibility to replace it.

    If ordering from overseas, there are no exceptions for lost shirts or adding extra players; your team can't get another shirt. We suggest buying extra shirts to prepare for injuries, extra players, dropouts, or misplaced shirts to avoid penalties.

OFFICIAL OZTAG SHORTS/TIGHTS 

Uniform Size Chart

Girls/Womens Tights – $35

  • Fit Note:
    These tights run small. We recommend sizing up. However, they are designed to fit snugly to help prevent them from being pulled down during play.
    The fabric does stretch over time with wear.

  • Available Sizes:

    • Girls: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14

    • Ladies: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16

Unisex Shorts – $35

  • Suitable for both boys and girls

  • Fit Note:
    These shorts are true to size, but many players choose to size up to allow for growth.
    They come with a drawstring waistband for an adjustable fit.

  • Available Sizes:
    Kids    : 22” (Kids 6), 24” (Kids 8), 26” (Kids 10), 28” (kids 12), 30” (Kids 14)
    Mens/Womens: 32” (Small), 34” (Medium), 36” (Large), 38” (XLarge), 40” (2XL), 42” (3XL), 44” (4XL), 46” (5XL), 48” (6XL)

  • Other merch: Visors/Hats $25, Grip socks $20, Bottles $20.

Players must wear official Oztag shorts or tights; homemade or league tag shorts/tights are not permitted. No exchanges or refunds on purchases.

Pickup dates will be posted on our Facebook; attendance is encouraged due to limited stock. Address: 7/7 Revelation Close, Tighes Hill. Shop hours are only what is advertised on Facebook.

  • THE GAME LENGTH IS 15 MINUTE HALVES, 30 MINUTES TOTAL

    TERM 1 & 4 TIME SLOTS

    Monday afternoons 4:10PM, 4:45PM, 5:20PM, 5:55PM, 630PM

    Thursday afternoons 4:10PM, 4:30PM, 5:05PM, 5:40PM, 6:15PM, 6:50PM, 7:25PM

    Please take note of the information on the info page as to what time slots are on your particular day of play.

    (TEAMS CAN PLAY AT ANY OF THESE TIMES THROUGHOUT THE COMPETITION)

    TERM 2 TIME SLOTS

    Monday afternoons 4:10pm & 4:45pm

    Wednesday afternoons: 4:10pm & 4:45pm

    GAME DAY INFORMATION

    U6 and U8s are played on a mod field with 6 players.

    We allow one parent on the field from each team to help organise the game in U6/U8 divisions ONLY.

    They must also have enclosed shoes when taking the field. 

    U10-U16's are played on a normal size field and have 8 players on the field. NO parent is allowed on the field in these ages.

    Due to the increase in teams for our competition Newcastle Junior Oztag will send a message out to all teams before the FULL draw is completed. This message will ask if your team may need a be on a specific date then we can try our best to do so. 

    However, if your division does not have a bye or this is not asked for before the draw is completed then your team will have to forfeit that game. If your team has any school camps, dances etc towards the end of the competition and is unable to play it will be classed as a forfeit.

    Representative tournaments will be taken into consideration if certain teams do not have enough players to play the game will be classed as a draw.

    The FULL Draw will be completed after round 2 to allow for any changes to divisions to be made if needed.

  • To view your game times and results please make sure you send all parents the following link https://live.oztagaustralia.assemblesports.io/c/club/newcastlejnrs/tabs/schedule

  • Teams will be asked when signing up whether they are beginner (never played before), intermediate (have played a few seasons but have new players), advanced (have played for numerous seasons and would prefer a higher division for their skill level) or highly advanced (more than 3 rep players in the team) and will be placed into a division accordingly.

    Teams will also be asked if they have 3 or more rep players in their side and that they agree to playing up an age division. If your team has played before and you opt for a division that is not suited to your team due to past competition results the committee will review this and your team may be placed into another division. 

    If your team is completely different to the prior team please send an email to newcastlejnrs@oztag.com.au so the committee can review the team and consider your request. 

    For age groups that are split into divisions Newcastle Junior Oztag will take into account the experience of teams and place more experienced teams together as for new beginner teams together to be a fair competition. 

    Grading will not be changed after round 2 due to the full draw being done.

  • INCORRECT SHIRT PENALTY

    • Incorrect shirt 1st offence = A warning is given to the team.

    • Incorrect shirt 2nd offence = 1 try per incorrect shirt to the other team. 

    • Incorrect shirt 3rd offence = The team they play in will be deducted -3 competition points and the other team will receive 1 try per incorrect shirt.

    • Incorrect shirt 4th offence = The player Is not allowed to take the field without the correct shirt after 3 prior offences.

    The player needs to come to the canteen to get a stamp to prove registration and to be allowed to take the field and must show the ground manager before taking the field.

    This is based on a team penalty. It does not matter if the player wearing the incorrect shirt from last week is a different player to another week, your team will still be penalised.

    UNSPORTSMAN LIKE BEHAVIOUR

    BULLYING, RACISM - ZERO TOLERANCE

    We have a strict no-tolerance policy against bullying, racism, and poor sportsmanship. Any player displaying such behaviour, including swearing, will sit out for the rest of the game, and their details will be recorded. The committee will review the incident and impose penalties, which can range from suspensions to team removal from the competition.

    Suspensions: If the referee sees fit to impose a suspension, both team organisers must submit reports for the committee's review. The standard suspension is two matches, but this can change if necessary.

    Abuse of Referees & Officials: Abuse towards referees or officials is strictly forbidden from anyone, including parents and spectators. Offenders may face long-term or lifetime bans. If a spectator fails to leave after being asked due to abusive behaviour, the game will stop until they exit.

    Unregistered Players: Only players officially registered with a team are allowed to play. Severe penalties apply for teams fielding unregistered players. If an unregistered player participates in a game, whether briefly or by impersonation, they may receive a suspension of up to six weeks. The team will lose the match and 8 competition Penalties are decided by the committee based on the incident's details and may vary. Please check the junior home page for more information on policies and penalties.

    Please click here to view junior-send-off-rules

  • Newcastle Junior Oztag must be notified of a forfeit by 2 pm the day of the competition otherwise the team will be required to pay a forfeit fee of $30 before they take the field the following week.

  • Win - 3 points

    Loss - 1 point

    Draw - 2 points

    Bye - 3 points

    FA - 0 points and score 0

    FF - 3 points and score 5

  • Extra time in finals is first try scorer wins.

  • Team organisers are responsible for signing the score card at the completion of the game, any score discrepancies must be shown to the competition organisers 48 hours after the completion of the round otherwise all scores will remain the same and will not change.

  • If you have a complaint, concern or issue that the referee may not have seen as they cannot see everything or hear everything. This needs to be done 48 hrs from when the incident has occurred.

    Please make sure that you come to the canteen to report the incident in a calm, respectful manner so we can deal with it straight away not after the incident has had time to escalate further.

    We appreciate any feedback so please feel free to message us or come and see us.

    All reports are to be sent to committeenoztag@gmail.com

    If you wish to appeal a suspension received from the committee please apply via this form

    You may only appeal if the suspension is greater than 2 weeks and the cost is $250 to be paid into the Junior Oztag bank account with a receipt attached to the email with the appeal.

    Bank details:
    BSB: 637000

    ACCOUNT NUMBER: 720333074

  • All wet weather updates will be posted on our Facebook page, Newcastle Oztag, by 3pm on game day, unless the fields are closed earlier by the council.

    If it starts to rain or there is a storm during games, we will post updates about suspending or canceling games on Facebook as soon as possible. It’s quicker to make one big post than to message each team individually.