How many players in a Jnr Oztag team?
8 players take the field (with most teams registering about 10-11 players)
Do we have to register a whole team?
No, we accept whole teams, part thereof and individuals
What are the costs involved?
$110 registration per player and $30 for Oztag shorts or tights.
$100 for Mixed Players
Where do we buy the Shorts & Tights?
They are available at the face-to-face Registration days and at each competition day once we Kick-Off!
Do we have to organise team shirts?
Teams must wear the same colour shirt, or singlet top. Numbers on shirts are compulsory for every player.
Where do we register?
Please refer to the information on this website for each competition area
How long does a game last?
45 minutes in total. 2 x 20 min halves with a half time break.
When does the competition start and finish?
Mid October, with a break for Christmas School Holidays, and it resumes when school resumes after the Xmas holidays and finals are played by early March.
Do we play at the same place each week?
Yes, games are scheduled every 45 minutes, so your time may vary but the venue is usually the same each week.
How do the “Age Divisions” work?
We offer Boys Divisions – U6’s, U8’s, U10’s, U12’s, U14’s, U16’s.Girls Divisions – GU6’s, G8’s U10’s, U12’s, U14’s, U16’s – you can play up age divisions but you can’t be older than the age of that division. Eg…In an U10’s Division, you can play in this Divisions if you are 10 or under up until 31stDecember
2023/2024 Age Divisions:
- 6s – Born 2017 or 2018 (and must be attending school in 2023)
- 8s – Born 2015 or 2016
- 10s – Born 2013 or 2014
- 12s – Born 2011 or 2012
- 14s – Born 2009 or 2010
- 16s – Born 2007 or 2008
What to do when team player numbers are short?
If the team cannot field at least 5 players – then you should call your Convenor and Forfeit the game.
In extreme circumstances you can borrow from a YOUNGER AGE DIVISION – not the age division of the team and it must be a currently registered player.
Teams that use “ring-in”players risk losing their points for that game.
Do we have to organise training sessions?
No, it is not compulsory – training can be organised only if you wish.
Can coaches take the field with the team?
Only Boys 6’s, 8’s, 10’s and Girls 6’s 8’s and 10’s games.
SEMIS & FINALS – only Coaches for U6yrs teams are permitted on field.
Can players wear Representative uniforms at domestic competition games?
No – Representative uniforms are to be worn at representative tournaments and those associated training sessions Only – but not at domestic comps. Players must wear Official Gear shorts or tights. League Tag gear is not permitted.
How many games does a player need to play to qualify to play in the Semi-Final series for that competition?
Players need to have played a minimum of 5 games to qualify for Semis/Finals. Only in extenuating circumstances will a currently registered player from a younger age divison be allowed to play up an age to help a team with numbers = 8.
How does a player become eligible to play in Jnr Oztag Representative Tournament?
Players must be registered in a current Jnr Oztag Competition for that Association in the Sutherland Shire.
Players must have played a minimum of 7 games and have signed on for those 7 games to be eligible for Representative Trials.