Nomination close THURSDAY 1st February 2001.

                     2001 WINTER SEASON

INTRODUCTION

The Redcliffe and Districts Touch Association is now calling for nominations for the 2001 Winter Competition. This letter is to give you some information about the association, nomination procedure and inform you of responsibilities as a manager.

Read this document carefully! If you have any queries contact the Administrator or President. Copies of the complete By-Laws may be obtained from the Administrator. Ensure you are aware of the nomination, uniform and registration requirements.

NOMINATION FEE

The nomination fee for the 2001 Winter Season is $275 including GST for the whole season. Sporting Associations must pay GST to the Government. The GST has been calculated for the whole season and added to the up front nomination fee.

GST on the Affiliation Fees & Insurance     $21.50

GST on Game Fees                                       $38.50

The Association has covered the short fall so as not to increase fees.

All teams MUST pay some form of deposit when they send in their nomination form or your nomination may not be accepted. The remainder of the nomination fee MUST then be paid by the 4^th week of the competition.

NOMINATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PAYMENT.

The whole competition will now be played under the 6-a-side format. This is a current A.T.A. rule and we are bringing the association up to date with every other association in the Brisbane area.

The season will commence on Monday 12^th February and Wednesday 14^th February and the Grand Final will be held on Saturday 7^th July 2001.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Under no circumstances will a player 12 and under be registered in the senior competition without gaining approval from the Executive of the Redcliffe Touch Association.  

Players must play 6 fixture games in the Winter Competition to be eligible for finals.

Game fees are $35.00 per game. The association has calculated the GST for the 15 games being 10% of $35.00 = $38.50 and added this to the Nomination Fee as to keep the game fees at $35.00, hoping to eliminate any confusion.

REFEREES

The Association is always looking for players or people who are interested in refereeing, please call the Administrator if you are interested.

FIXTURES AND VENUES

The Association will be playing fixtures at Bradley Park (corner of Henzell Street and Victoria Avenue, Redcliffe 4020) on MONDAY NIGHTS and WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. Should the demand require an additional night games will be played on TUESDAY NIGHTS.

Game duration is 20 minutes each half with 5 minutes half time.

Games that start late will play reduced time to enable the next game to start on time. Game times could range from 6.00pm to 9.20pm.

This association has over 1000 participants each season. The old adage of many hands make light work holds true. People with varied talents but committed to the success of the association are required. Don’t just think about it! Join the growing number of volunteers putting back into the sport of Touch by nominating for the committee.

DISCILPINE

Penalties occur for being out of uniform, sent to the sin bin for a period of time and being sent from the field. A player may be sent to the sin bin for a period of time to be determined by the referee (not 10 minutes as in Rugby League). Being sent from the field incurs an automatic 2 week suspension. Also being sent to the sin bin 3 times within the season incurs an automatic 2 weeks suspension as well. If any of these events happen to you and you are unsure of the penalties involved contact the Administrator for clarification. Don’t assume anything.

TEAM ADMINISTRATION 

The first Management Committee meeting for the year will be held on THURSDAY 1^st FEBRUARY 2001. The A.G.M. will be held on THURDAY 1^st MARCH 2001.

If a representative from your team attends 3 out of the 5 meetings this season, your team will receive 3 bonus premiership points. At these meetings all information about the competition will be available and any questions answered. It is your right to attend these meetings and to have an input about the association. The meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of each month.

The representative must sign the attendance book and must participate in the meetings to the satisfaction of the executive for their attendance to be recognised. A person may represent a maximum of 2 clubs, provided the person can prove to the executive that they are affiliated with both clubs.

The association has established a message service on 07 3883 2710. This will contain items of interest and the DRAW. Please ring this number before ringing any of the executive with any queries. On wet weather nights, ring after 5.00pm to find out if games are still on.  

The association has a limited supply of approved Touch balls, which may be purchased for $25.00. These are superior quality balls and will be the only balls allowed during finals. They may be purchased from the canteen at Bradley Park.

NOMINATION 

Please complete the nomination form together with the nomination fee of $275 to the Administrator (Jodie Freshwater) no later than FRIDAY 2^nd FEBRUARY 2001. Post to 133 Victoria Avenue, Margate 4019, or attend the nomination meeting at Bradley Park Clubhouse on THURDAY 1^st FEBRUARY 2001 at 7.00pm.

Please note that all players must be registered by the fourth week of fixtures or teams risk loss of points for playing unregistered players. The Team Registration Sheet and Member Registration Form must be completed to cover players for Insurance. Team Managers are responsible to have the Registration Sheet and Member’s Registration From completed within 4 weeks of the commencement of the season.

FEES

Nomination Fee                    $275

Game Fees 15@ $35             $525

TOTAL                                  $800

Game Fees are also payable for Preliminary and Semi-Finals, but not Grand Final Day.

NOTE that there are 15 rounds of fixtures but no fees are payable in rounds 13, 14 and 15.

The fees cover all affiliation fees (Queensland Touch Association and Brisbane City Touch Association), INSURANCE, referees, lights, nomination and game fees.

All forfeited games must be paid for and the $35.00 must be paid at the canteen at the next game. If it is not paid the team will be prevented from playing until all monies owing are paid. Catch up games which are forfeited – do not have to be paid for if the association is notified 24 hours in advance. If a referee is unavailable all fees are to be paid and each team is to provide a referee for one half and the stand-in referees should leave their names with the referees director so that they can be paid for refereeing.

PLAYER REGISTRATION 

All players must complete a Member’s Registration Form which is provided to the team manager. If a player plays in more than one team within the Association they must advise the team manager who must record the name of the other team on the Team Registration Sheet.

Team Manager is to collect a Member’s Registration Form from each player within the team and complete a Team Registration Form listing the name of all players from their Player’s Registration Form.

The Team Registration Form and the Member’s Registration Form are to be given to the Administrator.  

Any additional players must complete a Member’s Registration Form, which is available from the administrator on each night. Failure to do so will result in an automatic forfeit by the team concerned. Players may be required to produce identification for Preliminary, Semi and Grand Finals.  

Players can only play in teams that they are registered in or eligible to play in. You should check with the executive before playing in a higher or lower grade team, as eligibility rules do apply and could result in loss of points. The Administrator must be made aware of all team changes prior to the player taking the field.

Players cannot play in different teams at the same time slot or where teams have 2 teams in the same grade.  

INSURANCE

All players who appear on the Manager’s Team list will automatically be registered with the A.T.A. Insurance scheme. There is no additional cost for players registered later in the season.

The A.T.A. has an insurance policy covering touch players, referees and officials. (See enclosed information sheets). Loss of wages is not covered. The insurance is compulsory and is covered in your fees. Under the new changes you now deal direct with JARDINE SPORTS phone 1800 814 830.

After every game if a player receives an injury no matter how serious, contact should be made with them within 7 days so as not to jeopardise any future claim.

The Insurance policy covers non-medicare items. All impending claims should be checked prior to incurring any expenses direct with JARDINE SPORTS.

GENERAL

On each playing night a team game sheet is to be completed and the playing fees are to be paid at the canteen. A stamped receipt for game fees will be given on payment of game fees.  

The Ground Co-ordinator will be at the fields to ensure all teams pay their game fees and the Administrator will be available for any inquiries or to resolve any disputes.  

The scores on the game card determines the results when signed be the Team Manager or Captain. It is the responsibility of the Team Manager or Captain to ensure that the score is correct before signing.

UNIFORMS

The Administrator must approve all uniforms. No new team or an existing team changing colours shall have a predominantly white shirt.

For the first 3 weeks of competition a uniform shall be defined as having uniquely numbered shirts for each player and the shirts shall be such that one teams’ players are easily distinguishable from the opposing players. A shirt with a unique number is MANDATORY. Shorts, socks and shoes are MANDATORY.

NOTE That numbers cannot be taped, hobbytext, felt pen etc.. on to the shirt. They must be permanently affixed flock, screen printed etc.. numbers. If they are on the sleeves they must be on both sleeves and 8cm high. If they are on the back of the shirt they must be 16cm high.

Teams requiring numbers for shirts should contact Ian Kippen on 3284 3800 for a competitive rate.

Commencing the fourth week of fixtures the following definition will apply.

The following are MANDATORY and a player will not be permitted to play under any circumstances (including agreement by opposing managers or captains).

(a)  Every player shall have a shirt with a unique number. No 2 players in a team shall have the same number on their shirt.

(b)  Shirts are to be the same colours in the same configuration and the same basic design.

(c)   Socks must be worn.

(d)  Shoes without screw-in studs or cleats are to be worn by all players. Light leather or synthetic boots with soft moulded soles are also permitted, providing individual studs are no longer than 1cm in length (the measurement being taken from the sole of the shoe). Shoes that have sharp edges or cleats which have tags protruding beyond the body of the shoe are not permitted.

(e)   Where clubs have more than 1 team in the same competition an alternative strip must be provided when the teams play each other or 1 team will be required to wear shirts provided by the association.

(f)    In mixed competition males must have the same uniform and females must have the same uniform.

(g)   If your teams’ colours clash with the opposing team, one team will be required to wear shirts provided by the association.

The following are not mandatory but are subject to referee notations and opposing team complaints. Violation of (h) and (i) will incur the player 2 penalty points. The player shall be permitted to continue to play. If a player accumulates 6 penalty points or more the player concerned will receive an automatic 2 week suspension.

(h)  Shorts are to be the same shade, colour and be predominantly the specified colour (stripes on side of shorts are ok).

(i)    Socks shall be worn at all times.

For any further information on the GST, Fees please contact the Treasurer Donna Davern on 3205 2197 or for any other matters please contact the Administrator Jodie Freshwater on 3885 3516.

REDCLIFFE TOUCH ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE

PRESIDENT: Brett Freshwater

SECRETARY: Jodie Freshwater

TREASURER: Donna Davern

ASSISTANT TREASURER: Paul Brown

ADMINISTRATOR: Jodie Freshwater

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Graham Hewitt ; Delene Hewitt ; Graham Davern ; Althea Hutch.