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6-7 FEBRUARY 2021 EVENT INFORMATION
B U N DY C U P I N F O R M AT I O N
CONTENTS
W E LC O M E
C O N TA C T I N FO R M AT I O N
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
COVID-SAFE
R E S O U R C E S & I N FO R M AT I O N
EVENT SITE MAP
EXPERIENCE BUNDABERG
DRAW
UPCOMING EVENTS
F U R T H E R I N FO R M AT I O N
O U R PA R T N E R S
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WELCOME
This tournament brings together more than 900 participants from around the country to
compete in one of Australia’s richest touch football knockout.
Now entering its 6th instalment, I acknowledge and thank event partners Touch
Football Australia, Tourism and Events Queensland, Bundaberg Regional Council,
Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism and Bundaberg Touch Association, for their ongoing
support in ensuring the success of this event.
In 2021 we welcome 63 teams which is an outstanding effort in unpredicatable and
challenging COVID times. Welcome to all participants, particularly to those who have
travelled significant distances to be here, and best of luck over the weekend.
To our staff, volunteers and referees, I wish you the very best over the weekend. Most
importantly, thank you for your dedication to our sport, and I hope you enjoy your
Bundaberg Cup experience.
I encourage everyone to take the opportunity to experience some of the wonderful local
attractions here in Bundaberg and the wider North Burnett region, and I look forward to
seeing you all back again next year for an even bigger and better Bundaberg Cup.
Greg Denny
Chief Executive Officer
Queensland Touch Football
B U N DY C U P I N F O R M AT I O N
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WELCOME TO
BUNDABERG
TOURISM & SPORT MINISTER
Stirling Hinchliffe
Message from Tourism and Sport Minister,
Stirling Hinchliffe
The sixth annual Bundaberg Cup is one of Australia’s richest touch football
knockouts with $20,000 in prize money.
Open to under 12 girls and boys through to open mixed and men’s competitions,
the Bundy Cup is proudly supported by the Palaszczuk Government and the It’s
Live! in Queensland events calendar.
Whether you’re an elite competitor, a social player wanting to get back on the
field, or a spectator, the Bundaberg Cup is also a fantastic opportunity to explore
the city famous for its rum and sugar, as well as the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
Not only is the Bundaberg Cup a great celebration of sport, it’s also an import-
ant event for local businesses who benefit from the region’s growing tourism
economy.
Good luck to the teams competing in this year’s knockout and enjoy your stay in
the Southern Great Barrier Reef region.
Stirling Hinchliffe
Minister for Tourism and Minister for Sport
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THE MAYOR
Jack Dempsey
Welcome to the beautiful
Bundaberg Region!
It’s a pleasure to host you for the Bundaberg Cup for an As the food bowl of Australia, we’re now starting to realise
action-packed weekend. our potential as a gourmet food and beverage destination.
This event started in 2015 and it has been wonderful to I wish everyone success on the field and encourage visitors
watch it develop into the major event it is today. to explore as much of our beautiful region as you can.
This year we have 64 teams registered with about 850 Just like the turtles, keep coming back.
players competing and 70 officials.
Bundaberg Region Mayor Jack Dempsey
It’s wonderful to see a social sporting event drawing so
much attention from throughout the state, with a focus on
fun and inclusivity.
This event continues to support our local economy, draw-
ing many visitors to the region for the weekend.
The Bundaberg Region has a diverse range of attractions
from heritage communities in our hinterland, pristine
beaches and the vibrant Bundaberg city.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
TOURNAMENT CONTACT DETAILS
Outlined below are the key event personnel and their contact details, should you need direct assistance. For all
questions, feedback and general information, the Athlete Services Area is located within the Bundaberg TA clubhouse.
(See event site map on Page 14). Athlete Services is the first point of call for all inquiries.
DANNETTE TAYLOR DAVE FIELD
QTF Sponsorship & Projects Manager QTF Referees’ Director
Phone: 0419 763 690 Phone: 0408 199 676
Location: Roaming Location: Tournament Control /
Dannette is the primary contact for this event. Referee Building
Dave is the primary contact regarding all
DANIEL DEVRIES refereeing matters.
QTF Events Coordinator
Phone: 0431 271 912 RACHAEL HARPUR
Location: Roaming QTF Marketing & Communications Manager
Phone: 0477 002 362
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TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE
EVENT DATES: 6-7 February 2021
VENUE: Greg Duncan Fields Bundaberg Touch Association
Isis Highway & University Drive, Bundaberg
GAME DURATION: 25 minute games, no half time, 5 minutes between games.
DAY EVENT TIME
SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY Tournament Check-In 6:30-7:40am
First games commence 8:00am
Last games commence 6:00pm
SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY First games commence 8:00am
Grand Final
12:05pm
U14 Boys
Grand Final
12:40pm
U16 Girls,
Grand Final
1:15pm
U14 Girls, U12 Boys,
Grand Final
1:50pm
Mixed Open, Mixed Social, U12 Girls
Presentations
U12 Boys & Girls, 2:00pm
U14 Boys & Girls & U16 Girls
Grand Final
2:25pm
Men’s Open, Men’s Social
Presentations
Mixed Open, Mixed Social, Men’s Open, from 3:15pm
Men’s Social, U12 Girls
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COVID SAFE
Queensland Touch Football are dedicated to providing a safe environment for all players and spectators. The
Bundaberg Cup event complies with the Queensland Government industry approved COVID Safe Event Plan -
Field Sports and will have COVIDSafe preventative measures in place throughout the event.
Queensland Touch Football (QTF) are taking advice from the local public health authorities and Queensland
Health to ensure Bundy Cup is delivered in accordance with all COVID measures and provides a safe and enjoy-
able experience for all attendees.
The following key principles will be implemented:
• QTF will implement best practice arrangements before, during and post the event base on advice from Gov-
ernment and Health Authorities.
• QTF will ensure participants, spectators and officials maintain and monitor physical distancing of 1.5m off
the field of play.
• QTF 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 ensur-
ing their players/coaches and spectators abide by all COVID safe measures implemented at Bundy 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.
PRE EVENT
ATTENDEE TRACING
All Participants, Referees, Coaches, Volunteers will be required to register online via the Mysideline Platform
prior the event.
Details regarding registrations process can be found on the Bundaberg Cup Website:
https://touchfootball.com.au/bundaberg-cup
Athletes: Click here
Volunteers/Team Managers/Medical: Click here
SPECTATOR CHECK-IN PROCESS
Spectators will be required to check-in when arriving at venue each day over the
two-day event. QR Codes will be placed around the venue to allow spectators to
check-in on the day. Spectators can also pre-register their attendance through the
following link:
CLICK HERE TO PRE REGISTER
QTF encourages all attendees to download the Australian
Government COVID Safe App and leave it on while at the venue.
B U N DY C U P I N F O R M AT I O NCOVID SAFE
AT THE EVENT
SPECTATORS
Bundy 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. Locations on where tents can be positioned can be viewed on website
> Event Maps.
TEAM TENTS
The Bundaberg Cup will work under the 2m2 rule within the venue, it is the responsibility of the team con-
tacts 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 require-
ments 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. QTF encourag-
es 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Regular announcements will be made throughout the day reminding all patrons to practice social
Distancing maintain good hygiene and abide by COVID safe practices.
SIGNAGE
Signs will be positioned around the venue reminding all patrons to practice social distancing as well as per-
sonal hygiene requirements.
RESULTS
All results will be available online via the Bundaberg Cup website - https://touchfootball.com.au/Competi-
tions/Association/bundaberg-cup-21975
11COVID SAFE
TOILETS
Toilets will be available at 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.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentations will be spread out over the Sunday after finals to reduce large congregation of crowds.
EVENT STAFF
There will be QTF Staff positioned around the venue managing the COVID Safe Requirements and ensuring
no congregating can occur. All directions from QTF 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.
B U N DY C U P I N F O R M AT I O NRESOURCES &
INFORMATION
DOCUMENTS
2021 BUNDABERG CUP CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
CLICK HERE
This document contains further information on Score Disputes, Drop off Rules, Event Format, Protests
and Disciplinary Processes.
It is each participant’s responsibility to review and comply with the Conditions of Entry for the event. It
is important that Team Managers and Team Officials remind themselves of the conditions of the event,
as they do adjust and change from time to time as required.
LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP
Persons under the age of 18 will be in attendance at the event. Please ensure you take all precautions
to ensure minors are supervised by a Legal Guardian at all times.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Touch Football Australia has developed a Responsibility Code that will be in place for this event. QTF
expects individuals to abide by the code, which can be viewed here:
TFA RESPONSIBILITY CODE.
Upon registering your child for this event, you acknowledge that you have read and understood
these terms and conditions as outlined in the TFA Membership and Participant Declaration.
MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPANT DECLARATION
The TFA Code of Conduct applies to all individuals and entities involved with TFA. This Code aims
to ensure our core values, good reputation and positive behaviours and attitude are maintained
and that everyone involved in our sport is aware of his or her legal and ethical rights and
responsibilities.
CODE OF CONDUCT
EVACUATION PROCEDURE
Prior to an evacuation, the following ground announcement will be made over the PA System:
“Ladies and Gentlemen, Management has requested that although you are in no immediate danger,
for your safety we have to stop the game(s)/performance temporarily and evacuate the fields/facility.
Please remain calm and move in the direction indicated by the nearest exit signs.”
The appropriate evacuation process is:
1. After ground announcement (above), all staff/volunteers are to provide guidance and assis-
tance to patrons if an evacuation is conducted.
2. Patrons are to be evacuated to a safe are – clear of problematic, damaged facilities or objects
that could cause further harm.
3. A count of all patrons present should be conducted as soon as all are seated and reasonably
calm.
4. Patrons and staff are to remain seated in the designated area, until Emergency Services have
given the ‘all clear’.
PLEASE NOTE: The evacuation point is located on field 3-4, please wait here where you will receive
instructions from fire wardens and/ or emergency services.
13Please park along Showground Lane or University Drive, NO PARKING is allowed within the Hinkler Lions Tourist Park Road B U N DY C U P I N F O R M AT I O N
BUNDABERG
WHERE GREAT TASTE BEGINS
YOUR CELLAR DOOR DISCOVERY AWAITS
The Bundaberg Region is undergoing an artisan drink revolution with local
distillers, brewers, wine-makers and master blenders tantalising tastebuds
far and wide. Venture from one cellar door to another and meet the makers
themselves with this self-guided cellar door trail.
Visit
bundabergregion.org/cellar-doors
15BUNDABERG
WHERE THE REEF BEGINS
YOUR SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF ESCAPE AWAITS
Lady Musgrave Island
Departing from Bundaberg, explore the wonders of the Southern Great
Barrier Reef on a day trip or overnight stay to Lady Elliot Island or Lady
Musgrave Island. Spend your day snorkeling alongside turtles and giant
marine life in a coral lagoon all just a short flight or boat ride away.
Visit
bundabergregion.org/play
B U N DY C U P I N F O R M AT I O N2 FOR 1 DISTILLERY
TOUR VOUCHER
*CONDITIONS APPLY: Voucher not redeemable for cash. Voucher only valid upon approval and during the date range specified. Voucher only valid
for the Museum Experience & Distillery Experience tour options. Not valid for the Blend Your Own Rum Experience. Voucher can only be
redeemed by a person over the LPA. 18+. Voucher for single use only. Not valid with any other offer. The BUNDABERG word,
Bear device and associated logos are trademarks. © The Bundaberg Distilling Company Pty Limited 2019. 17B U N DY C U P I N F O R M AT I O N
TOURNAMENT
DRAW STRUCTURE
THE 2021 BUNDY CUP DRAW AND RESULTS CAN BE VIEWED ON
THE BUNDY CUP WEBSITE. SEE LINKS BELOW:
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2021 QLD BUNDY CUP DRAW
RESULTS
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RESULTS
19JUNIOR STATE CUP
8-10 JULY 2021
FIND OUT MORE
qldtouch.com.au/junior-state-cup/
B U N DY C U P I N F O R M AT I O NQueensland STATE CUP
26-28 NOVEMBER
2021
FIND OUT MORE
qldstatecup.qldtouch.com.au/
21FURTHER INFORMATION
COMMUNICATION ALCOHOL AND SMOKING
Team managers are encouraged to frequent the Athlete There will be a bar available throughout the tournament
Services area with any issues or questions regarding the where alcohol can be purchased and consumed in a
event. Team Managers may be called at any time during restricted area. The bar will be run and managed by the
the event if required for urgent and/or matters that affect Bundaberg Touch Association and all patrons must abide
their team. by RSA rules and regulations. Only patrons over the age of
18 will be permitted to purchase and consume alcohol in
this area.
MEDICAL
Best Medic Group will be located on-site to assist with Note: Anyone found to be consuming alcohol outside the
medical incidents and inquires. licenced area will be given a warning and after this they
will be made to leave the tournament and event.
Medical will be roaming and based near the Bundaberg
Club house. (See the event site map on Page 14). Smoking is also not permitted. Section 6A of the Smoke-
free Environment Act 2000 declares a number of outdoor
Prior to attending the event, please ensure you are aware public places smoke-free. Smoking is banned in spectator
of the current Concussion Guidelines provided by the areas at public sports grounds and other recreational
Australian Sports Commission: areas. Penalties of up to $550 apply to individuals who
smoke in spectator areas at public sporting events.
CONCUSSION GUIDELINES
RESULTS
Hospital All event results will be made available electronically via
The closest hospital is the Bundaberg Hospital, 271 the Bundy Cup website:
Bourbong St, Bundaberg Central (approximately 8 minutes CLICK HERE
from the venue).
The results team will update the results online as soon as
FOOD AND DRINK possible, following the completion of games.
There will be a canteen available for food within the
Bundaberg Touch club house and additional food vendors
within the venue. There will also be an ATM located on site. SCORE SHEETS
These can be seen on the event site map on page 14. It is the responsibility of each team to allocate the
appropriate person to sign the score sheet at the end of
each game (team manager and/or coach) to limit confusion
and score disputes.
B U N DY C U P I N F O R M AT I O NFURTHER INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE
• No junior player should sign the score sheet
• By signing the score sheet, the nominated person, on behalf of their team, has acknowledged and accepted the
information on the score sheet to be correct, including
- Full time and half-time scores
- Send offs or period of time sanctions
If you do not agree with the information on the score sheet, do not sign the score sheet and lodge a protest at the Athlete
Services area – as outlined in the Conditions of Entry.
NOTE: this year you will be required to have completed a Team Score sheet which lists all Try’s and Try scorers of the
game. If you do not present this completed sheet to the Athlete Services desk, your protest will not be considered. Team
Scoring sheets can be downloaded below:
TEAM MANAGERS SCORE SHEET
Team Score Sheets
Only registered players will be permitted to take the field.
PRESENTATIONS
Due to all games being played over two days, presentations for all divisions will occur on Sunday afternoon following
Grand Finals. Please listen to the announcements from the ground announcer for updates.
PRIZE MONEY
$20,000 worth of prize money will be up for grabs at the 2020 Bundaberg Cup, which will be split across the divisions.
Please note if you are a recipient of prize money you will be required to provide your bank details to the event manager
for payment post the event.
We look forward to seeing you in Bundaberg.
$20,000
The QTF Events Team.
PRIZE POOL UP FOR GRABS
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OUR PARTNERS
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING
PARTNERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE 2021
BUNDABERG CUP
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