TINY TAGERZ (U4 – U5)

Tiny Tagerz has a maximum of 5 players on the field, you will need a minimum of 8 players to register a team. There is no limit to how many players you can have in a team. 

JUNIORS (U6 – U17)

U6 - U17 has a maximum of 8 players on the field. You will need a minimum of 10 players to register a team there is no limit to how many numbers you can have in a team however ACT Oztag recommend 10-12 players to provide plenty of game time. 

SENIORS

Seniors has a maximum of 8 players on the field. You will need minimum of 11 players to register a team there is no limit to how many numbers you can have in a team however ACT Oztag recommend 11-13 players to provide plenty of game time and or cover shortage of players. 

For juniors ACT Oztag suggests that groups of 5-6 should still register as a team and inform ACT Oztag that they are searching for players, this way we can assign individually registered players to your team.

For seniors, finding individual players can be difficult, we strongly suggest that you attempt to find the necessary 11 players to field a team, as any less than this will mean that your team is still non-financial.

Yes, you can play with as little as 5 players. Though there is the opportunity for players to 'back up/fill in' if needed, please read these rules carefully.

NO, all teams are to be in matching shirts with numbers on the back by round 3. 

Players out of uniform on the field will be penalised one try per player out of uniform. This will be decided by the referee and informed to both teams.

Players are not permitted to swap

Yes, one team delegate or parent is allowed on the field for Tiny Tagerz, U6 and U8s up until and including Round 10.

Semi Finals and Grand Finals

Coaches are only permitted on the field for U6’s. All other age groups must have coaches remain on the sideline during finals.

It is important to understand they are out there for the sole purpose of the team and are not to challenge any refereeing calls or interfere with the game.

NEW REFEREES

For persons aged 13 and above.

Follow these few simple steps and you will be on your way to becoming a Oztag Referee:

1.    Complete Oztag’s Level 0 Accreditation

2.    Register to attend the ACT Oztag Referee Course

3.    Complete the Referee Contact Information Form

4.    Attend the ACT Oztag Referee Course (advertised here)

5.    Start Refereeing! You will be a “shadow” referee to gain confidence and skill, before refereeing on your own.

NEW SENIOR REFEREES – You must be at least 15 years of age, and complete a Senior Referee Course, such as a Level 1 Course. Once you have completed the course, you will be able to referee social grade competitions.

You can access more information under the “Join Our Crew” Tab