NZTFI 2021 Invitational Cup - Junior Oceania Indigenous Managers Information Pack
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NZTFI 2021
Junior Oceania Indigenous
Invitational Cup
March 5 | 6 | 7
Bruce Pulman Park, Takanini, Auckland
Managers Information Pack
Version 1.0
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction & Overview ….………………………………………………………… 3
1.1 Welcome .………………………………………………………………………………………
1.2 Purpose Statement ……………………………………………………………………….
1.3 Event Overview …………………………………………………………………………….
Section 2: Tournament Personnel ………………………………………………………………. 5
Section 3: Playing Divisions & Eligibility ……………………………………………………… 6
3.1 Non-Competitive Playing Divisions ………………………………………………..
3.2 Competitive Playing Divisions ……………………………………………………….
3.3 Player Age Eligibility Rules …………………………………………………………….
Section 4: Registrations ……………………………………………………………………………… 7
4.1 Tournament Fee ……………………………………………………………………………….
4.2 Registration Cut-Off Dates………………………………………………………………….
4.3 How to Register a Team …………………………………………………………………….
4.4 How to Register a Player ……………………………………………………………………
Section 5: Playing Uniforms & Equipment ………………………………………………… 14
5.1 Compulsory Uniform Requirements ………………………………………………….
5.2 On-Field Gear Rules …………………………………………………………………………
5.3 Ordering Uniforms …………………………………………………………………………….
5.4 SAS Uniform Order Timeline ……………………………………………………………..
Section 6: Judicial Processes & Protests ……………………………………………………. 15
5.1 Protests……………………………………………………………………………………………..
5.2 Score Card Protests …………………………………………………………………………..
5.3 Participant Misconduct ……………………………………………………………………..
Section 7: Event Operation ……………………………………………………………………… 16
7.1 Event Timetable Outline…………………………………………………………………….
7.2 Car Parking & Vehicles ………………………………………………………………………
7.3 Food Vendors ……………………………………………………………………………………
7.4 Tent Villages ……………………………………………………………………………………..
7.5 Portaloos/Toilets & Rubbish Bins ………………………………………………………
7.6 Water Bottle Refill Stations ……………………………………………………………….
7.7 Rope Lines …………………………………………………………………………………………
7.8 SAS Merchandise Shop ………………………………………………………………………
Section 8: Prizegiving & Awards ……………………………………………………………….. 17
8.1 Non-Competitive Divisions Prizegiving Ceremony ……………………………..
8.2 Competitive Divisions Awards ……………………………………………………………
Section 9: Photography, Media & Live Streaming …………………………………….. 17
9.1 Photography ……………………………………………………………………………………..
9.2 Videographers & Event Media …………………………………………………………..
9.3 Live Streaming …………………………………………………………………………………..
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Section 1: Introduction and Overview
1.1 Welcome
New Zealand Tag Football Inc. and our affiliates would like to extend you a warm welcome
to this event. After an unprecedented and challenging year, we are excited to be returning
in 2021 for the 4th Annual Junior Oceania Cup. This tournament is an opportunity for our
Pacific & Maori youth and wider ethnic communities to unite for a weekend of Tag
representing their respective cultures. The NZTFI is committed to providing an exciting, safe,
and positive experience for all at this event, and in return we ask that all attendees adhere
to the NZTFI Codes of Conduct. Best of luck for the event!
“Play Tag, it’s the Game for Every Body”
- Claude Iusitini
National Development Officer
1.2 Purpose Statement
This information pack is designed to provided initial details about the tournament to
Coaches and Managers to allow them to undertake appropriate planning for the event. This
is Version 1.0 of the Event Information Pack. Updated versions of this document will be
published in the lead up to the event.
1.3 Event Overview
Event: 2021 Junior Oceania Indigenous Invitational Cup
When: March 5th, 6th, 7th 2021
Where: Bruce Pulman Park - 90 Walters Road, Takanini, Auckland NZ
Competitions:
This tournament will offer playing divisions for ages 5 through to 18. The Under 12 age
group and all of the younger proceeding age groups will be non-competitive
The Under 13 age group and all older proceeding age groups WILL be competitive and teams
will be playing for placings/Junior National Champion titles.
Non-Competitive Grades:
Under 6 – Open
Under 7 – Open
Under 8 – Boys, Girls
Under 9 – Boys, Girls
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Under 10 – Boys, Girls
Under 11 – Boys, Girls
Under 12 – Boys, Girls
Competitive Grades:
Under 13 – Boys, Girls
Under 14 – Boys, Girls, Mixed
Under 15 - Boys, Girls, Mixed
Under 16 – Boys, Girls, Mixed
Under 17 – Boys, Girls, Mixed
Under 18 – Boys, Girls, Mixed
Tournament Fee: $60.00 (NZD) per player
- Paid individually through the online player registration link.
- There is no fee to participate as a Coach or Manager.
- All age groups are guaranteed a minimum of 5 games.
- Team’s MUST meet the minimum squad size of 12 players.
Registrations:
All registrations will be completed online through SportsTG registration links.
- Managers must first register their team to obtain a team code.
- There is no charge to use the team registration link.
- Once the team is registered, players can then register themselves into the team
using their team code.
- The Registration cut-off dates stated in section 4.2 will be strictly enforced, please
plan accordingly.
Please see Section 4.3 & 4.4 for detailed instructions on how to use the registration links.
Team Registration Link:
https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=97055&erMsg=1
Player Registration Link:
https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=97056
COVID-19 Contingency Plan:
Please see www.nztagfootball.com/resources/ for the NZTFI’s Official Statement of the 2021
Junior Oceania Indigenous Invitational Cup Covid-19 Contingency plan.
Summary:
o In the event of a cancellation all tournament fees will be refunded.
o The NZTFI will be following the advice of the Government/Ministry of Health
in the planning and potential cancellation of this event.
o Should the event be safe to go ahead, Hand sanitising stations will be
available at every field and throughout the premises.
o There will be a NZ Covid Tracer App QR Code onsite. We strongly encourage
all attendees to scan this
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Section 2: Tournament Personnel
Role Contact
Tournament Director Rawinia Mana Mob: 029 773 0019
Email: rawinia.mana@nztagfootball.co.nz
Event Logistics Claude Iusitini Mob: 021 641 364
Email: claude@nztagfootball.co.nz
Registrations / Sian Iusitini Mob: 021 0231 7883
Tournament Email: sian@nztagfootball.co.nz
Administrator Nesha Tuki Mob: 021 077 1311
Email: nesha@nztagfootball.co.nz
Mob: 020 4108 4587
Tournament Sera Mika Email: ra_mika@hotmail.com
Administrators/
Field Marshall Clark Tuagalu Mob: 027 438 5911
Coordinators Email: clark.tuagalu@gmail.com
Judicial Officer / Lisa Iusitini Mob: 021 416 878
Food Vendors Email: lisa@nztagfootball.co.nz
Co-Ordinator
Mob: 021 131 7433
Judicial Officer Darryl Bovaird Email: darryl@nztagfootball.co.nz
Tournament Field Jaysonn Koroheke Mob: 021 612 792
Logistics / Judiciary Email: 126whiteswan@gmail.com
NZTFI Director of Willie Toelau Mob: 021 826 032
Referees/ Security Email: willie@nztagfootball.co.nz
Tournament Referees Karl Vasau Mob: 021 859 888
Manager Email: kvasau@nztagfootball.co.nz
Mob: 021 088 54949
Timekeeper/Ground Gary Whittle Email: watkinsbery16@gmail.com
Announcer
Tournament General Sene Atafu & Mob: 021 378 155
Information Desk Gabe Stowers Email: sene.atafu@gmail.com
Atafu
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Section 3: Playing Divisions & Eligibility
3.1 Non-Competitive Playing Divisions
Non-competitive playing division are for the youngest participants in this event. The game
scores in these divisions are not recorded, and therefore, placings are not allocated. This is
with the intent of keeping these divisions focused on youth development, and most
importantly, fun.
ALL participants in these divisions are awarded a gold participation medals on day three at
the prizegiving ceremony.
The Non-Competitive Playing Divisions are as follows:
- Under 6 Open
- Under 7 Open
- Under 8 Boys / Girls
- Under 9 Boys / Girls
- Under 10 Boys / Girls
- Under 11 Boys / Girls
- Under 12 Boys / Girls
3.2 Competitive Playing Divisions
The competitive playing divisions are for the more mature junior participants of this event.
These divisions will have their game scores recorded and will be ranked within a points table
based on their performance throughout the round-robin phase. These divisions will progress
into finals phases where teams will play-off to win the Junior Oceania Cup Champion Title
for their age group. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded to winning teams in
these divisions. Grades are determined by the amount of entries per grade. If there are not
enough teams to make up a grade they will be moved up to the next age group division.
Medals will be awarded for their participation.
The Competitive Playing Divisions are as follows:
- Under 13 Boys / Girls
- Under 14 Boys / Girls / Mixed
- Under 15 Boys / Girls / Mixed
- Under 16 Boys /Girls / Mixed
- Under 17 Boys / Girls / Mixed
- Under 18 Boys / Girls / Mixed
3.3 Player Age Eligibility
A player’s birthday must fall on or after January 1st, 2021 to be eligible for their age division.
For example, to be eligible in the Under 13 division, the player must have either turned 13
on January 1st, 2021 or be turning 13 during the year to be eligible. A player cannot already
be 13 prior to January 1st to play in the Under 13 division.
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Age Group Player Birth Year
Under 6 2015
Under 7 2014
Under 8 2013
Under 9 2012
Under 10 2011
Under 11 2010
Under 12 2009
Under 13 2008
Under 14 2007
Under 16 2005 - 2006
Under 18 2003 - 2004
Fielding illegal players will forfeit all team points scored before the discovery of an illegal
player was made. Illegal players can only be identified by other teams/players through an
official Judicial Protest, or by a registration spot check conducted by a tournament official.
Section 4: Registrations
4.1 Tournament Fee
The cost of playing in this tournament is $60.00 (NZD) per player.
- This fee must be paid through the online player registration link.
- Teams must STRICTLY have a minimum of 12 players and a maximum of 20 players
registered in their squad.
- If you anticipate getting bulk funding or sponsorship for your team’s player fees
please contact sian@nztagfootball.co.nz to obtain an appropriate registration link.
- Managers will be assigned access on SportsTG to their team by Wednesday 10th
February, once the team registration link has closed.
- Access will be assigned by default to the nominated team contact(s) email addresses.
4.2 Registration Cut-Off Dates
THE SQUAD SIZES & CUT OFF DATES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. LATE REGISTRATIONS
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS. IF YOU MISS THESE
DATES, YOU WILL NOT PLAY.
Sunday 10th January Team & Player Registration Links Open
Friday 5th February Team Registration Link Closes 11:59pm
There is no fee to complete this form.
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Friday 12 February Player Registration Link Closes 11:59pm
The player fee must be paid via this form.
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4.3 How to register a Team
*The images in these instructions reference the 2020 JTN. Please note, the exact same
process applies when registering for the JOC.
Managers must first register their team before players can begin registering themselves into
the team.
1) Click on the team registration link (below)
https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=97055
2) Click “New Team Registration” > “Continue”
3) First select your competition and your club (your region), then fill in the boxes with
your details below.
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*instructions continued
4) Read and accept the terms and conditions by clicking the checkbox at the bottom of
the page.
5) Press “Confirm” to submit your team registration form.
6) Invite players to register into your team by typing their emails in the box provided
(followed by a comma to separate each address). Click “Invite Teammates Now” to send
invites and complete the registration process.
*Your team code will be sent to you in your confirmation email.
*You can alternatively invite players to register into your team by sending them the team
registration link and your team code.
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4.4 How to Register a Player
Players can only register if the team registration form has already been completed by the
team manager and they have their team code.
1) Click on the player registration link (below)
https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=97056
2) Enter the player’s or their parent/guardians email address to begin. Click “Continue”.
3) If you have registered for an NZTFI tournament on SportsTG before, you will be
asked to log in to your existing SportsTG account. Enter your password to continue.
If you have not registered for an NZTFI tournament on SportsTG before, you will be
prompted to go check your email to confirm your account. The email will prompt you
to create a password to continue.
4) Enter your team code and select either “New Member” or an existing player profile.11
*instructions continued
5) If an existing player profile was selected, skip to step 6. If “New Member” is selected,
enter the player’s and parent/guardian’s details in the boxes as pictured below.
6) Upload a valid form of photo identification that confirms the players age by clicking
on the blue “Upload Document” button.
7) Name the document e.g. “John Smith ID”, and then choose the document file from
your device by clicking “Choose File”.12
*instructions continued
8) Click the green “Upload” button. Once the ID has been uploaded the screen should
appear as pictured below. Click “Close window”.
9) Scroll to the bottom of the page to read and accept the Terms and Conditions. Tick
the checkbox below the T&C’s when completed and then click “Continue”.13
10) Pay the $60.00 tournament fee online using one of the two payment methods to
complete the player registration process. (Please note, the fee is pictured as the
original $70.00 in the images below but has been reduced to $60.00 as indicated)
11) Once payment is made you will receive a confirmation of your successful registration
by email shortly.14
Section 5: Playing Uniforms & Equipment
5.1 Compulsory SAS Uniform Requirements
It is a compulsory requirement of this tournament that all teams compete in matching SAS
tag uniforms.
Each player must have:
- 1 x SAS Numbered Playing Top (Numbers must be clear and visible from a distance)
- 1 x SAS Playing Tag Short
This is vital to ensure consistency in the playing uniforms across all competitors to eliminate
any advantage or disadvantage due to the elasticity or grade of material of the tag shorts or
top for any team.
- Off-field gear can be SAS or other brands.
5.2 On-Field Gear Rules
Players must comply with the following dress rules when playing on the tag field:
• NO bandanas, beanies or Branded NFL, NBA, NRL, AFL etc. merchandised caps are to
be worn during any game.
• Standard non-branded baseball type caps or sun visors can be worn.
• Branded region caps, bucket hats, and sun visors can be worn during games.
• No sunglasses are to be worn on the field during the game. (Exemption can be
granted if a player can produce a medical certificate to prove they must wear them.)
5.3 Ordering Uniforms
Ordering and payment instructions for tag uniforms will be advised by:
Peter Martin from SAS Sports Apparel Ltd.
Email: peter.martin@sas.co.nz
Mobile: 021 023 17656
Please contact him for further information.15
Section 6: Judicial Processes, Protest & Discipline
6.1 Protests
Game protests must be lodged in writing within 30 mins of the conclusion of the
game/event in question to the administration area. At this time the protest will be assessed
by a Judicial Officer. If warranted, the protest will progress to the Judiciary Committee and a
mediated meeting will be held with both parties to advise on the decision.
Video evidence or referee accounts will be taken as conclusive evidence of events.
Protest Fee of $200.00 (NZD) must accompany the lodgment.
- This fee is refunded if the protest is successful.
NZTFI reminds participants that the following issues will not be open to protest and
therefore, formally advises all teams that they must be aware of this prior to the
tournament.
• The Referee – The Referee’s calls are final and will not be questioned by the
judiciary. The referee may impose any sanction necessary to control the match and
will impose penalties for infringements of the rules. Claims of bias will not be
accepted. Any form of verbal or physical abuse of the referee will be NOT be
tolerated.
• Referee Decisions cannot be protested.
6.2 Score Card Protests
If a team does not agree with the score on the score card, they must NOT sign the
scorecard and must lodge a protest of the score within the 30-minute window.
The following information must be provided by the team to the Judicial Officer:
• The order the scoring occurred (including player numbers for both teams)
• The half-time and full-time score.
The opposing team will be called to verify the score. If they do not agree or in the event of
inconclusive evidence, the score will be recorded as the score the referees has recorded.
Video evidence of the entire game can be provided as evidence to prove a score card
protest.
6.3 Participant Misconduct
Players and team officials that conduct themselves in a way that violates the NZTFI Codes of
Conduct will appear in front of the Judiciary Committee and be dealt with in line with the
NZTFI Judicial, Disciplinary & Appeal Procedures Policy.
Supporters that conduct themselves in a way that violates the NZTFI Codes of Conduct will
be asked to leave the event.
Full policy documents can be found online at: http://nztagfootball.com/resources/16
Section 7: Event Operation
7.1 Event Timetable Outline
This is an outline only. This timetable may vary slightly to the finalised event timetable.
Day 1, March 5th – Starts 8:30am, Finishes Approximately 6:00pm
Day 2, Saturday March 6th – Starts 8:30am, Finishes Approximately 6:00pm
Day 3, Sunday March 7th – Starts 8:30am, Finished Approximately 6:00pm
7.2 Car Parking and Vehicles
• Car parking is available on site at Bruce Pulman Park and will operate on a first in
first served basis.
• Car parking is limited. Carpooling is recommended.
• VIP Car parking areas are for Admin/Referees/Officials/Vendors. VIP car park cards
must be shown to enter.
• Vehicles that block in other vehicles or park in prohibited areas will be warned over
the sound system to move. If the vehicle(s) is not moved within 15 minutes, it will be
towed.
7.3 Food Vendors
There will be food available for purchase at the event in a designated food court area.
• All efforts will be made to provide a variety of food options.
• Rubbish bins will be positioned throughout the premise, please use them to discard
of food rubbish and litter.
If you would like to operate as a Food Vendor at this event, please contact:
Lisa Iusitini
Mob: 021 416 878
Email: lisa@nztagfootball.co.nz
7.4 Tent Villages
Tents may be set up from 1pm onwards on Thursday 3rd December within the allocated
areas for your region.
• Pegs cannot exceed 300mm into the ground
Static Security Guards will be provided all weekend from the evening of Thursday 4th March
– Monday 8th March (morning only) to protect the tent villages.
Tent areas must be kept clean and tidy throughout the event
7.5 Portaloos/ Toilets & Rubbish Bins
Portaloos will be stationed across the premises and existing toilets within selected Bruce
Pulman park facilities available for public use. See site map for location.
Portaloos and toilet facilities will be replenished and cleaned daily (or as necessary)
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Rubbish Bins will be supplied around all fields. We ask that all participants and attendees
clean up after themselves and dispose of their rubbish in the bins provided.
Teams must clear their rubbish / water bottles from the sidelines at the conclusion of
their games.
7.6 Water Bottle Refill stations
Water taps for bottle refills are located at the front of the Team Sports Ardmore Marist
Rugby & Sports Club.
7.7 Rope Lines
Only players and team officials (coach and manager(s) are permitted on the sidelines.
• Supporters must stay behind the rope lines.
7.8 SAS Merchandise Shop
SAS will have a merchandise shop operating at the event. Their location will be specified on
the site map.
• Spare playing tops and shorts will be available for purchase.
• Playing tops will not be numbered.
• Past event and regional merchandise will be available for purchase.
Section 8: Prizegiving & Awards
8.1 Non-Competitive Divisions Prizegiving Ceremony
A prize-giving ceremony will be held for the non-competitive teams on Day 3 of the event.
• All team’s will do a “march past” and be awarded their gold participation medals.
• A team photo will be taken by the tournament photographer after receiving their
awards.
8.2 Competitive Divisions Awards
Gold, Silver and Bronze medal winning teams will be awarded their medals immediately at
the conclusion of their game on the field by an official NZTFI tournament official.
• There is no mass prizegiving ceremony for competitive divisions.
• Regions are encouraged to host their own formalities for the tournament at or after
the event.
Section 9: Photography, Media & Live Streaming
9.1 Photography
A formal team photo service will be available on site through Mike Farrelly Photography.
Contact: Mike Farrelly
Mob: 027 274 6868
Email: mike@farrelly.co.nz18
ZAP Action Photographers will be shooting action shots of the games throughout the
weekend. Action shots will be uploaded to the New Zealand Tag Football Inc. Facebook page
in the week following the event.
• Please note that the action photographers do their best to capture as many photo’s
as possible throughout the weekend. We cannot guarantee they will capture action
shots of every team/game.
9.2 Videographers & Tournament Media
There will be professional videographers documenting the event and producing videos that
will be posted to the New Zealand Tag Football Inc. Facebook page. Their friendly crew may
ask if you would like to be on video or interviewed throughout the weekend!
9.3 Live Streaming
Competitive Division Grand Finals will be live streamed on the New Zealand Tag Football Inc.
Facebook page and YouTube Channel via Stream Shop.
If a team is playing in a live-streamed grand final, a list of accurate player shirt numbers
and full (preferred) names must be supplied to the admin area at least 30 minutes before
kick-off.
Please contact admin@nztgafootball for any further questions or
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