1CUP - EVENT INFORMATION - 19-20 MARCH - Premier Touch

CAS
CUP
                           2021
19-20 MARCH

EVENT
INFORMATION
Casuarina Rugby Club, 546 Casuarina Way, Casuarina, NSW

CONTENTS

•   WELCOME                 •   EVENT MAP

•   CONTACT INFORMATION     •   REFEREE INFORMATION

•   TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE     •   EXPERIENCE CASUARINA

•   EVENT INFORMATION       •   UPCOMING COMPETITIONS

•   COVIDSAFE               •   OUR PARTNERS

•   IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WELCOME
   Welcome to the 2021 CasCup Tournament!

   Our two-day social touch football tournament is now in its 15th year!

   A huge thank you to Casuarina Rugby Club for their assistance and
   support of the event, please ensure you support the club over the
   weekend by making a few purchases at the canteen.

   Yet again, we have had wonderful support from many referees, thank you
   for your contribution the event could not take place without you.

   If this is your first CasCup experience, you are in for a treat! This is
   a social and fun touch tournament with relaxing surrounds, social
   atmosphere and red- hot touch which sets it apart from other touch
   football tournaments.

TOURNAMENT
                                   CONTACT
                                    DETAILS
Outlined below are the key event
personnel and their contact details,
should you need direct assistance or
have any questions.

EVENT MANAGER
Rylee Krause
M: 0411 303 211
Rylee is the primary contact for this event

REFEREE COORDINATOR
Darren Quinlan and Diane Read

RESULTS & FIXTURES
Shane Read

EMERGENCY CONTACT
The emergency contact number is 07 3367 6258
which is diverted to the Event Manager’s mobile
over the weekend, the mobile number is 0411
303 211.

Please note reception can be extremly patchy in
the Tweed region.

TOURNAMENT
  SCHEDULE

EVENT DATES: 19-20 March 2021
VENUE: Casuarina Rugby Club, 546
Casuarina Way, Casuarina, NSW
GAME DURATION: 20-minute games, 10
minutes each way, with a straight swap
at half time
5 minutes between games.
TOURNAMENT DRAW: Available shortly
via MySideline.

      IMPORTANT:
 THIS EVENT IS RUN ON
   QLD TIME (AEST)

EVENT INFORMATION

TEAM MANAGERS MEETING
There will be a Team Managers meeting at 11:30am (QLD time) on Friday 19 March at the fields.
There will also be a second Team Mangers meeting at approximately 3:00pm (QLD time) for Mens
and Masters sides starting later in the day. Team Managers will be required to sign off a team
sheet confirming all players are registered online.

NOTE: Players who are not registered online are NOT PERMITTED to take the field.

TEAM FEES
Team fees are $499 for the tournament. This price covers: insurance, field hire, line marketing,
affiliation to TFA, donation to the rugby club, electricity for lights, administration, cleaning and
labour costs.

NOTE: Teams failing to show on the day will be penalised and invoiced an extra $100 fee.
Payments can be made by credit card or bank transfer.

TOURNAMENT DRAW
The final tournament draw will be available Thursday 18 March at 5pm and will be emailed out to
all team managers and also available via MySideline. A draft draw will be release shortly. Please
read in advance the rules of the competition so you can ask for clarification on any issues prior
to the event. Please note we will be playing round games for all divisions on Friday (19 March) so
please check your team’s availability.

The Tournament Draw will only be maintained at the Central Registration Desk. Managers must
check this regularly as there will be changes constantly.

Players entering more than one team are welcome, however please refer to the regulations for
clarity under Important Information in this booklet. Whilst all effort will be made to prevent clashes
in the same timeslot, the draw will not be redone to accommodate clashes. This is especially
the case in the final games. Teams should ensure they have enough players to cover each team.
Special game requests are not possible in this tournament.

The Tournament draw will be available from the Premier Touch Website via MySideline.

Note: Soon to be published. All team manangers will recieve a copy of the draw prior to the
tournament.

RESULTS & FIXTURES
All event results will be made available electronically from the Premier Touch Website via
MySideline: FIND RESULTS HERE

The results team will update the results online as soon as possible, following the completion of
games.

PRESENTATIONS
Presentations will occur at the field following the individual grand final.

TROPHIES and PRIZE MONEY
Winning Teams will receive a medal per player. In addition, there is a small prize pool available.

Prize Money
The following prize money will be awarded:
• Mixed & Men’s Open Winners - $500.00
• Mixed & Men’s Open Runners Up - $100.00

UNIFORMS
All players must be in matching uniforms, with a unique number on the back.

FIRST AID/INJURIES
The Kingscliff Ambulance and Police departments have been notified of the event; two full time
First Aid Officials will be present at the fields. We do still recommend you bring your own first aid
supplies for the team; we are restricted to only administer basic First Aid.

All players must have registered online prior to taking the field to ensure they are covered by
insurance. Players not registered online will NOT be covered. All injuries are to be noted on the
game card by the referee and reported to First Aid immediately.

WET WEATHER
We will play through rain! We will only cancel the Tournament under extremely bad weather
conditions (thunderstorms/lightening etc). If the fields become unplayable and the surface is not
safe to play on, we will assess the situation and possibly delay or cancel games, however this
is an unlikely scenario. All team managers will be contacted and kept up to date by the Event
Organiser.

In the situation that the tournament is cancelled we would be unable to offer a refund as our
suppliers still require payment. We will do our best to ensure the Tournament can be played.

SUN & SHADE
There is NO shade available on the fields. We recommend that your team brings a tent/marquee
to sit under in between games. Please note that all tents MUST be secured via pegs or weights.

If you have not secured your tent to the satisfactory of the event organiser, you may be asked to
remove the tent or secure the structure. Note: There must be a 5-meter buffer between the field
and any tents.

Hats and sunscreen are common knowledge and should be a must! However, please remember
that you will not be allowed to wear sunglasses on the field. For the safety of all players,
sunglasses (and other accessories such as jewellery) are banned on the field. We understand
some players wish to protect their eyes from the sun’s UV, and although this is a valid point,
the risk of sunglasses causing an injury, outweighs the need to protect the eyes for 20 - minute
periods – so bring a hat. Prescription sports glasses are acceptable. No metal studs allowed.

Heat exhaustion has been a big issue in the past. Please keep out of the sun where possible, drink
lots of water, and if you’re feeling unwell at any stage, seek immediate medical assistance from
the Central Registration Desk.

ALCOHOL
Please be aware the playing grounds are licensed, and alcohol is not permitted on the field (even
by spectators). Police will be patrolling the area. Intoxicated players will not be permitted to take
the field.

SWIMMING
Casuarina and Cabarita Beaches at times have dangerous rips and we strongly recommend you
swim between the SLSC flags at the beach. Adults should always supervise young children. DON’T
TAKE ANY CHANCES. Sharks are often discussed by locals and we urge you to use common
sense and don’t swim at dawn or dusk.

FOOD/DRINKS
We ask that you all support the canteen at the fields as this supports the club. There will be food
and drink available at the fields on Friday and Saturday (crisps, burgers, hotdogs, soft drink,
sports drinks etc). Cash and eftpos accepted.

CHAIRS & RUBBISH
We suggest you bring a fold up chair and/or ground rug to sit on in between games.

We are guests of the Tweed Shire and Casuarina Residents and rubbish has been a problem –
please don’t place water bottles in trees/drains/garden beds – use the bins provided. In previous
years a lot of rubbish has been left, therefore we will be noting each team’s location and will
impose fines on teams if their area is left with rubbish.

COVIDSAFE
Premier City Touch Football are dedicated to providing a safe environment for all players and
spectators. The Cas Cup will operate under a New South Wales COVID Safe Business with COVID
Safe measures in place throughout the events.

Premier City Touch are taking advisce from NSW Public Health to ensure Cas Cup is delivered
in accordance with all COVID measures and provides a safe and enjoyable experience for all
attendees.

The following key principles will be implemented:

•   Premier City Touch will implement best practice arrangements before, during and post the
    event base on advice from Government and Health Authorities.
•   Premier City Touch will make best efforts to ensure participants, spectators and officials
    maintain and monitor physical distancing of 1.5m off the field of play.
•   Premier City Touch will enhance public hygiene measures before, during and after the event.

We all need to play our part in protecting ourselves from COVID-19. Team contacts will be
responsible for ensuring their players/coaches and spectators abide by all COVID safe measures
implemented at Cas Cup.

NO ONE SHOULD ATTEND IF THEY HAVE:
• COVID-19 or has been in direct contact with a known or suspected case of COVID-19 within
   the last 14 days.
• Flu-like symptoms or who is a high health risk (e.g. due to age or pre-existing conditions.)
• Travelled internationally or to a COVID declared hotspot.

CHECK IN PROCESS
All attendees (athletes & spectators) will be required to check in when arriving at the venue each
day over the two day event. QR codes will be placed around the venue to allow everyone to
check in on the day.

If you have the Service NSW app:
You will automatically be taken to the COVID Safe Check-In tool where you can quickly check in
yourself and any dependants (such as children or elderly family members) who are with you.

If you do not yet have the Service NSW app:
You will be taken to the Service NSW web page with links to download the Service NSW app for
either iOS or Android phones from the relevant app stores. Open the Service NSW app, and Sign
Up for a MyServiceNSW account - it will mean you can check in as quickly as possible each time.
You can also check in using the COVID Safe Check-in tool without a MyServiceNSW account.

Alternatively, you can check in using the webform. Tap the red ‘Webform’ button on the Service
NSW webpage, and enter your contact details and those of any dependants (if needed). Once
successfully checked in - show your green check-in tick to the staff member.

Don’t have a smartphone? Ask the business to check you in by adding your contact details to
their Service NSW Check-in form on their tablet or laptop.

AT THE EVENT

SPECTATORS
Cas Cup is a spectator friendly event; however, all spectators MUST abide by the COVID safe
measures in place. Any spectator who does not abide by these conditions can be asked to leave
the venue. Spectators who wish to bring a tent to the venue are required to set up in allocated
tent spaces. Any tent located in the incorrect area will be asked to relocate.

TEAM TENT
The Cas Cup will work under the 2m2 rule within the venue, it is the responsibility of the
team contacts to monitor social distancing under the team tent and abide by all COVID-19
regulations. Teams will be required to wipe down any common touched surfaces regularly and
will be required to provide all members with hand sanisters and ball wipes. Team contacts will
be responsible for ensuring the COVID safe requirements are met and if they are found to be in
breach, the team may be asked to leave the venue. Teams MUST ensure all tents are left clean at
the end of each day; any rubbish left in the tent area may incur a cleaning fine.

ACCESS TO WATER
Water will be located around the venue to assist with water requirements for participants. Please
ensure you abide by COVID Safe measures and utilise the hand sanitiser available prior to using
the taps. Premier City Touch encourages all attendees to bring their own water bottle and to not
share personal items.

GAME TIME
Sanitising stations will be located on each field which will contain hand sanisters and surface
wipes. Balls should be sanitised pre- and post-games

SANITISATION
All players, referees, coaches and managers must sanitise when they enter the venue, prior and
post games and whilst eating. Hygiene Systems hand sanitiser stations will be positioned around
the venue however we encourage participants to bring their own as well.

SOCIAL DISTANCING
All attendees are to practice social distancing whilst off the field of play throughout the event.

SIGNAGE
Signs will be positioned around the venue reminding all patrons to practice social distancing as
well as personal hygiene requirements.

TOILETS
Toilets will be available around the venue. All toilets will be cleaned regularly through¬out the
day and we ask patrons to abide by the maximum number of people indicated in each room.

EVENT STAFF
There will be Premier City Touch Staff positioned around the venue managing the COVID Safe
Requirements and ensuring no congregating can occur. All directions from event staff MUST be
adhered to and any participant, spectator, referee etc. found to be in breach of these directions
can be asked to leave the venue.

IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
GAME RULES AND COMPETITION REGULATIONS
The Casuarina Cup 2021 will be governed by Touch Football Australia’s 8th Edition Playing Rules
and the Premier Touch Competition Regulations.

Click here to view the competitions regulations

Click here to view the 8th Edition Rules.

Click here to view video instructions on the 8th Edition Rules

Teams with less than four (4) players, five [5] minutes past the set starting time will automatically
forfeit their game. Loss on forfeit points to be applied.

A maximum of eighteen players each of whom have registered online will be eligible to play. Player
interchange in the sub-box is only permitted.
• Men’s Teams are allowed one [1] female player on the field.
• Mixed Teams must have a minimum of three [3] female players on the field.
• Players may only play in one Team in the same division.
• All Divisions are 6 players.

ROUND GAMES
All Round games will comprise of two [2] – ten [10] minute halves. There will be no half time break.
Games will immediately restart by the on-field Referee once teams have swapped sides

FINALS – QUARTER/SEMI
All Final games will comprise of two [2] – ten [10] minute halves. There will be no half time break.
Games will immediately restart by the on-field Referee once teams have swapped sides. If a game
result is scoreless, or an equal score, the game will proceed to to a drop off as per the TFA 8th
Edition Rules to ensure a winner.

GRAND FINALS
All Grand Finals will comprise of two [2] - ten [10] minute halves with a two [2] minute half time
break. If a game result is an equal score or scoreless, the games will proceed to a Drop-off as per
the TFA 8th Edition Rules to ensure a winner.

SCORING
Win - 3 points
Draw - 2 points
Loss - 1 point
Win on forfeit - 3 points

RULES/REGULATIONS/DISCIPLINE
CasCup will operate off the Touch Football Australia ‘Disciplinary Regulations Manual’.

All complaints and injuries are to be noted on game scorecards by Referees and reported to the
Central Registration Desk.

Team Managers may lodge complaints or requests only via the Casuarina Cup Events Manager.
Insurance procedures are to be followed as per the Competition Regulations.
Referees must not discuss Player complaints directly with Teams. Teams must again be referred
to the Tournament Manager.

Player Behaviour
We have a Zero Tolerance Protocol for inappropriate behaviour, abuse or harassment for any
person that attends this event and does not adhere to the TFA Code of Conduct.

In the event of a player being sent from the field for the remainder of the game, an automatic
two (2) match suspension will apply, unless the Disciplinary Tribunal considers further action is
warranted.

The term two match suspension refers to the period of time it takes for two matches to be
completed in the division from which the player was suspended. For example if you are sent
off in a Men’s match you cannot play in your mixed team until you have served the two match
suspension in the Mens division.

The disciplinary panel maybe convened with the two appointed members and QTF Staff Member.
The discipline panel will consider matters brought before it and will require all involved parties to
present their case. Rulings from the panel may not be appealed unless new evidence is obtained.
The panel has the authority under Regulations to recommend, suspend, penalise - players,
referees, teams, officials and supporters.

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                          PRECINCT MAP
                 Legend
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                             Food/Drink

                             Toilets

                             Parking
    2
            RD               No Parking
            RT
                             Medical
    1
                  RD         Registration Desk

                   RT        Referee Tent

                             Disabled Parking

                             Water

                             Ambulance Access

                             Walking Route

                          EVENT
                          MAP
                          PARKING
                          There is a small car park at the Rugby
                          Club with limited parking. Parking is
                          available along Tweed Coast Road and
                          surrounding streets.

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REFEREE
INFORMATION
GAMES AND PAYMENTS
Referees will be paid one week after the tournament in their nominated bank account. A full-time
referee is available to referee 9 games per day (obviously if there are more referees and you do
less than 9 per day that is ok!)

ACCOMMODATION -
For full time referees we provide free accommodation, the accommodation is within walking
distance from the fields (about a 2 min walk) there is also parking available. The accommodation
has a large lounge, dining and kitchen area. With two televisions this allowed us last time to watch
the cricket and the Rugby League at the same time. It is very social allowing us to enjoy pizza and
beer whilst chatting about Friday’s games. There are male and female bathrooms upstairs with
additional bathrooms downstairs. There is also washing facilities if required. Click here to view the
facilities.

The rooms are a dormitory style with the following configuration:
Room 1 – 4 Beds – bunk style
Room 2 – 4 Beds – bunk style
Room 3 – 2 Beds – Twin single
Room 4 – 2 Beds – Twin single
Room 5 – 4 Beds – bunk style
Room 6 – 4 Beds – bunk style

FOOD...AND BEER
For full time referees we provide lunch on the Friday from the Rugby Club BBQ. We then provide
dinner on the Friday night which is pizza and beer at the accommodation. Saturday, we provide
breakfast and lunch from the Rugby Club BBQ. Saturday night we provide a meal at the afterparty
which this year will be held at the Kingscliff Beach Hotel – we also put on a free bus to get you
from the accommodation to the party. We also provide a few free beers to help you all relax after
a very busy two days!

CAR SHARING
If you don’t have a car and would like to carpool with someone or if you are happy to drive and
share the cost of petrol, please contact the Events Manager and we can coordinate details.

ALLOCATIONS ON THE DAY
On the day Diane Read will oversee the allocation of all games. To find out what games you have
been allocated you will need to check in with Diane Read . Once you have finished a game, the
card needs to be returned to Shane Read so that results can be entered. Darren Quinlan is your
primary contact for all additional refereeing matters.

EXPERIENCE
CASUARINA
THINGS TO DO.
Make the most of your weekend in the Tweed region! Hire a bicycle and ride along the coast in search of dolphins and
whales or learn to surf!

Click here to explore things to do.

HIT THE BEACH
Located in The Tweed, Casuarina is part of one of
Australia’s most picturesque coastlines. It’s ideal for
beautiful beaches, whale watching and fun water sports
like fishing and surfing. Enjoy the many patrolled beaches
before or after your day of touch football.

Click here to view the closest beaches.

EAT & DRINK
You'll find tasty places to eat in Casuarina and at Cabarita
Beach.

Click here to located some top restaurants and bar.

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