Kaipara Tag Rules
Module Guidelines
The Basics
Kicking
Misconduct
AMMENDMENTS & ADDITIONS TO NZTFI RULEBOOK 2011, EDITION 2
Glossary:
Surrender Tags – An attacking player in possession may not become stationary, with or without body movement and surrender tags while in possession of the ball. The ball must be kept in motion at all times.
50/10 Kick – A kick in general play, from before the halfway, which bounces into touch beyond the 10metre line and before the corner marker. Kicking team restarts play 10metres in field on the 10metre line.
Extra Time/Drop Off – To determine the result of a drawn match, at the end of normal time, two (2) players will drop off from each team. Five (5) minutes “golden point” extra time will be played. First team to score wins. However, if a team scores from the kick off in the first set, the other team has right of reply. If no score in first 5 minutes, one (1) more player will drop off from each team and play will continue until a try is scored. Substitutions may be made during extra time. Mixed composition: no more than three (3) male players on field during extra time.
Scoring:
From a kick in general play, if the ball crosses the plane of the try line and before it touches the ground, the ball may be grounded for a try by an attacking player. If a defending player deliberately makes contact with the ball, after it crosses the plane of the try line, the ball is made dead. Play is restarted with a tap kick at the centre of the 10 metre line. Mens tries are worth 1 point or 2 points in the centre scoring box. Womens tries are worth 2 points or 3 points in the centre box.
Attacking Rules:
If the player in possession of the ball, goes to ground or touches the ground, or jumps off both feet, and there is no defender within tagging distance, the referee will call “play on”.
Kicking Rules:
The ball may be kicked in general play, prior to any tag being made, and after any tag.
General Play Kicking Rules:
An attacking player cannot dive on the ball if a kick has been made, unless attempting to score a try. In general play, once the receiving team controls the ball, this team then becomes the attacking team and the same rule applies to that team. This rule applies to all kicking situations, other than attempting to score a try.
If the ball is kicked and crosses the plane of the non-kicking team’s try line and hits the ground, play will restart with a tap kick at the centre of the 10metre line.
Defaults:
If a team is present but does not have enough numbers to take the field they will default the round and this will be scored as a loss. If a team is not present they will default the round and no points will be scored for that round. If a team is not present for three consecutive weeks they will be removed from the remaining seasons draw. If a team is not present on finals day they will not be considered for any prizes or placings.
Cancellations:
Will be posted on the Kaipara Tag website and facebook page before 3pm on game day. Games will only be cancelled if grounds are at risk of damage, the weather is so bad that playing may be dangerous or if a major incedent has happened.
Finals:
Protests must be made on the day at the grounds. No protests will be heard after any finals games. Regluar season points tally will give you a better seeding on finals day. For example, if your team leads the point table during the regular season you will progress past the quarter finals and straight into the semi finals.
Please note these are only the basics. For more in depth rules please visit the NZTFI website.
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GENERAL RULES
FIGHTING OR ANY PHYSICAL CONFRONTATION BETWEEN TEAMS OR INDIVIDUALS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AS THIS MAY RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM THE MODULE.
• Absolutely NO ‘RING IN’ players will be allowed during the season or during the finals
• NO SLEDGING OR SWEARING ON THE FIELD WILL BE TOLERATED
• All Adult grade players MUST wear correct playing sports shoes. Sprigs and moulded soles may be worn. No metal sprigs
• Sunglasses, Watches and Jewellery CANNOT BE WORN DURING A GAME.
• Playing tops must be tucked into the shorts at all times.
Grading is at Kaipara Tags discretion. All teams are to attend at least 1 grading night, if a team fails to attend grading a competition points penalty will apply.
REFEREES
As we all know refereeing is a thankless job that we all take for granted. It’s a tough job that requires the referee to be impartial and make their calls ‘as they see it’.
Remember these people are volunteers who give their time willingly, and are only human, so they may make some mistakes, without them there would not be a game.
PLEASE RESPECT THE REFEREES DECISIONS AT ALL TIMES.