Senior Competition Information Winter 2021

Last Updated: Friday 9th April, 2021.

Divisions Available

Mens Open - No age restrictions on players (16ys or older).
Mixed Open - No age restrictions on players (16yrs or older), Maximum 4 Male players on the field at once. Any number of Female players to make up a team of 8.

General Information

For Winter 2021 we will be playing on three nights at two locations;
- Monday evenings - Kayess Park, Minto.
- Tuesday evenings - Kayess Park, Minto.
- Wednesday evenings - Onslow Oval, Camden.
Click Here for a Map & Directions to the venues.
The Winter 2021 competition will run over 14 weeks, made up of 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 at the end of the Round Robin 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.
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 are available for purchase at $30.00, tights are $35. Some other Tag sports shorts/tights 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 Macarthur 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.

Prizes

Each division will play for a Cash Prize Pool of $500, $300 for the winning team, $200 for the runners up.
A catered Grand Finals presentation will be provided for all participating teams.
The winners in the top division will also receive their choice of Custom Premiers Merchandise (eg. Custom Shorts or Shirts), or alternative of an equivalent value.

Player Eligibility

All participants must be at least 16 years of age in the 2021 calendar year.
All participants must be registered on a team and be paid up before they can compete in the Macarthur Competition.
Registration cost in the Macarthur Winter 2021 Senior Competition is as follows;

Macarthur Winter 2021 Competition Fees
Venue	Kayess Park	Kayess Park	Onslow Oval
Day	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday
Mens Open	$ 90	$ 90	$ 90
Mixed Open	$ 90	$ 90	$ 90

Special Offers
A 20% discount applies for registration in any team/s if playing in any Tag League Competition on a DIFFERENT week night in the Winter 2021 season.
A FULL REFUND of Fees on a pro-rata basis for any games missed by players participating in multiple teams on the same night in the Macarthur Tag League competition due to overlapping game times. Players must notify Macarthur Tag League in writing on their registration forms of the cross over. Refunds will be calculated after Round 5, with all claims to be submitted by Round 10.

Prices are per person for the full season, there are no additional costs beyond shorts 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 - Kayess Park, Minto

No games will be scheduled on public holidays.

Men's Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Monday or Tuesday evenings, depending on your choice of night.
Mixed Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Monday or Tuesday evenings, depending on your choice of night.
The draw is published in advance, with game times varying by week.
Teams may specify if they wish to play early or late, early games being scheduled for 6.30pm or 7.15pm, late games being scheduled for 8.00pm or 8.45pm.
No games will be scheduled on Public Holidays.

Scheduling of Games - Onslow Oval, Camden

No games will be scheduled on public holidays.

Men's Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Wednesday evenings.
Mixed Open games will be played between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Wednesday evenings.
The draw is published in advance, with game times varying by week.
Teams may specify if they wish to play early or late, early games being scheduled for 6.30pm or 7.15pm, late games being scheduled for 8.00pm or 8.45pm.
No games will be scheduled on NRL State of Origin game nights.

Wet Weather

It is the policy of Macarthur 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 Winter 2021 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 Campbelltown Council or Camden Council based on conditions.
Final assessment on ground suitability for play lies with Macarthur Tag League, who will inspect grounds prior to play to determine if they are safe for play and / or if excessive damage to the playing surface is a risk.

Macarthur Tag League Senior Competition Winter 2021 Competition Calendar
Venue	Kayess Park, Minto	Kayess Park, Minto	Onslow Oval, Camden
Day of Week	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday
Game Time (40 Min)	6.30pm to 9.30pm	6.30pm to 9.30pm	6.30pm to 9.30pm
Divisions	Mens Open, Mixed Open	Mens Open, Mixed Open	Mens Open, Mixed Open
Registration Night 1	Monday 29th March 2021, 5-8pm, Kayess Park, Minto
Registration Night 2	Wednesday 31st March 2021, 5-8pm, Onslow Oval, Camden
Round 1	Monday 19th April	Tuesday 20th April	Wednesday 21st April
Round 2	Monday 26th April	Tuesday 27th April	Wednesday 28th April
Round 3	Monday 3rd May	Tuesday 4th May	Wednesday 5th May
Round 4	Monday 10th May	Tuesday 11th May	Wednesday 12th May
Round 5	Monday 17th May	Tuesday 18th May	Wednesday 19th May
Round 6	Monday 24th May	Tuesday 25th May	Wednesday 26th May
Round 7	Monday 31st May	Tuesday 1st June	Wednesday 2nd June
Round 8	Monday 7th June	Tuesday 8th June	Wednesday 16th June
Round 9	Monday 21st June	Tuesday 15th June	Wednesday 23rd June
Round 10	Monday 28th June	Tuesday 22nd June	Wednesday 30th June
Round 11	Monday 5th July	Tuesday 29th June	Wednesday 7th July
Round 12	Monday 12th July	Tuesday 6th July	Wednesday 21st July
Semi Final	Monday 19th July	Tuesday 13th July	Wednesday 28th July
Grand Final	Monday 26th July	Tuesday 20th July	Wednesday 4th August
Contingency 1*	Monday 2nd August	Tuesday 27th July	Wednesday 11th August
Contingency 2*	Monday 9th August	Tuesday 3rd August	Wednesday 18th August
Contingency 3*	Monday 16th August	Tuesday 10th August	Wednesday 25th August
Contingency 4*	Monday 23rd August	Tuesday 17th August	Wednesday 1st September

* Indicates wet weather replacement rounds.

Senior Competition Information Winter 2021

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