GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR BUNDABERG CUP Objective of the Event

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1 GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR BUNDABERG CUP Objective of the Event The Bundaberg Cup is Australia s richest Touch Football Knock Out event.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. DEFINITIONS RESPONSIBILITIES Player Responsibilities Affiliate/ Club/ Team Responsibilities QTF Responsibilities Accredited Volunteers (Officials) Responsibilities Match Officials (Referees) Responsibilities REQUIREMENTS Team Eligibility Player Eligibility Coach Eligibility & Qualifications Working With Children Check UNIFORMS Team Uniform Match Official (Referee) Designs Footwear FINANCIAL COMMITMENT Team Tournament Fees MEDICAL Staff Blood Bin Policy Guidelines Concussion Policy Guidelines INSURANCE TFA National Insurance Policy PHOTOGRAPHY Photography Of Children

3 1. DEFINITIONS A BUNDABERG CUP The Bundaberg Cup is Australia s richest Touch Football knock out event conducted by Queensland Touch Football (QTF). B QUEENSLAND TOUCH FOOTBALL QTF is the state governing body of the sport. C AFFILIATE / CLUB Affiliate means a local entity (affiliated association) that conducts and/or administers Touch Football competitions and which is a member of QTF or recognised Affiliated State Body. A Club is a recognised group of teams registered and associated with an Affiliate. D TEAM A team(s) approved to participate in the competition representing a recognised Affiliated Association and/or Club. E INVITED TEAM (not affiliated) An invited Team (not affiliated) is a team that has been invited to compete at the Bundaberg Cup. When competing at the Bundaberg Cup an invited team is subject to all General Conditions, Conditions of Entry, Policies and Guidelines as implemented by QTF to conduct the tournament. F TEAM CONTACT The person appointed by the Team to act on behalf of the Team, responsible for liaising with QTF in relation to all information regarding the Bundaberg Cup and the Affiliate/ Club/ Team(s). It is recognised that the Team Contact has the delegated authority of the Affiliate/ Club/ Team(s) and can make decisions including financials, without consultation. G ACCREDITED VOLUNTEERS (OFFICIALS) Accredited Volunteers (Officials) are Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Managers, Coordinators, Medical Staff and any other person appointed to a position of responsibility in an Affiliate/ Club/ Team(s) or the QTF for the Bundaberg Cup. H MATCH OFFICIALS (REFEREES) Match Officials are referees or any other person appointed to administer and govern the rules of the game for the duration of a fixture/ game. 3

4 I CODE OF CONDUCT The TFA Code of Conduct determined by the TFA Board relates to TFA s / QTF s position on all behavioural matters relating to participants at QTF events or representative team members and is listed under the General Conditions and Conditions of Entry. 2. RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1 PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES Complete a Participant Registration Form via the Touch Football Online (TFO) process Abide by the General Conditions and Conditions of Entry Must behave at all times in a manner that does not bring QTF, the Affiliate/ Club/ Team or sport into disrepute Must meet all Affiliate/Club / Team eligibility requirements Abide by the TFA Code of Conduct as outlined in the General Conditions and the Conditions of Entry document. 2.2 AFFILIATE/ CLUB/ TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES To be protected under Incorporation Must appoint Team Contact. Team Contacts responsibilities include acting as liaison between the Affiliate/ Club/ Team(s) and QTF Ensure all transfers, dispensations, registrations and team fees are finalised and lodged on the dates specified in the Conditions of Entry Nominate and supply Accredited Volunteers and/or Match Officials as and when required Abide by the TFA Code of Conduct as outlined in the General Conditions and Conditions of Entry document. An Affiliate/ Club/ Team is also responsible for ensuring that the team Players/ Officials have been instructed on the TFA Code of Conduct and are aware of their responsibilities Behave at all times in a manner that does not bring the sport into disrepute Attend all relevant meetings. 4

5 2.3 QTF RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and administer the event as required Planning and development of the event Design, implement and enforce competition policy Setting the standard of grounds, field markings and facilities at which the event will be held Determine the program of matches to ensure the best advantage (equal opportunity) of all the competing teams and the media s promotion of the event Distribute Team Lists days prior to commencement of the event, seeking any clarifications. Final ratification of all teams is to be made prior to commencement of the tournament and in liaison with all associated bodies Determine the disciplinary procedures of the Bundaberg Cup Abide by the TFA Code of Conduct. 2.4 ACCREDITED VOLUNTEERS (OFFICIALS) RESPONSIBILITIES Abide by the General Conditions and Conditions of Entry Behave at all times in a manner that does not bring the sport into disrepute and abide by the TFA Code of Conduct When attending functions on behalf of QTF or Affiliate/ Club/ Team, wear the official uniforms supplied All Officials must have applicable accreditation to the appointed position. 2.5 MATCH OFFICIALS (REFEREES) RESPONSIBILITIES Comply with all instructions given by QTF Enforce all appropriate Conditions of Entry requirements and Rules of the Game. 5

6 2.5.3 All Match Officials (Referees) must have applicable accreditation to the appointed position Abide by the TFA Code of Conduct. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 TEAM ELIGIBILITY AFFILIATE Affiliates must have their preceding season s Certificate of Currency, which must also be validated and confirmed. TEAM A team approved to participate in the competition representing a recognised Affiliate and/or Club. INVITED TEAM (not affiliated) An invited Team is a team that has been invited to compete at the Bundaberg Cup. When competing at the Bundaberg Cup an invited team is subject to all General Conditions, Conditions of Entry, Policies and Guidelines as implemented by QTF, to conduct the tournament. All participants including Players, Officials, Match Officials and their current Affiliate/ Club/ Team(s) must all be fully financial with QTF before taking the field and abide by the laws and by-laws of QTF. 3.2 PLAYER ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 1. The Player must be financial (having no outstanding competition registration fees with the Affiliate/ Club/ Team). 2. Social Divisions: Teams can only have two (2) current representative players in any of the social divisions. Current Representative Player: Is classified as someone who has played for Australia in the past two (2) years e.g & 2015 in the following divisions: o Men s Open o Women s Open o Mixed Open o Under 20 s o Under 18 s (State or National Players only) At any of the following Events: State Championships NTL (Under 30 s Divisions) or Elite 8 s State of Origin Note: Players can play more than one (1) division. However there will be no consideration given to games clashing. 6

7 3.3 COACH ELIGIBILITY & QUALIFICATIONS All Open s and Junior Division Coaches / Assistant Coaches must be a minimum current Foundation Coaching Accreditation (Level 1 old system) accredited. All Coaching Accreditation information must be submitted in the Accredited Volunteers TFO registration process prior to the commencement of the tournament. If any Coaches / Assistant Coaches nominated in Social Divisions, they must be a minimum current Foundation Coaching Accredited. 3.4 WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK As this is a combined age group event, it is a requirement for all people who work with children under the age of 18 to have completed a Working with Children Check (Blue Card). All Accredited Volunteers (Coaches, Managers and Volunteers) and Match Officials (Referees) must supply their Blue Card details at the point of registration. Accredited Volunteers are advised to carry a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) on them at all times. You will be required to provide this upon request. Note: If a particular person holds a blue card exemption, they are required to indicate this information at the point of registration. 4. UNIFORMS 4.1 TEAM UNIFORM Each Team entering the Bundaberg Cup is required to wear a uniform. No person, including opposing team captains, a Referee or Ground Controller may waive the requirement for players to comply with the player uniform Regulations set out within these Regulations. PLAYING SHIRTS & NUMBERS Each player taking the field must wear a uniform representative of his/her Team. All players uniforms must include: Ø A numbered shirt, singlet, bodysuit or two-piece suit (no temporary measures such as tape will be permitted to replace numbers); Ø A 1 or 2 digit number which meets the requirements of the TFA rules of the game; Ø Shorts or bike pants; Ø Socks (that are visible) The use of compression apparel such as short thigh length items of clothing will be permissible to be worn by a player. The use of full-length compression apparel will require medical permission prior to commencement of any game. Team Officials must also wear Team issued clothing while they are involved in any game and ensure they wear enclosed Footwear. Uniform designs including white cannot make up more than 10% of the overall design; in addition charcoal shorts/bike pants are not permitted. 7

8 4.2 MATCH OFFICIAL (REFEREE) DESIGNS Match Officials must wear the TFA Referee Uniform (White, Green and Charcoal). 4.3 FOOTWEAR Approved touch football shoes must be worn by Players in accordance with Rule 3.2 of the TFA 7 th Edition Rules and Regulations. 5. FINANCIAL COMMITMENT 5.1 TEAM The financial commitment of a Team will include but is not limited to the following: Ø Travel to and from the Bundaberg Cup Venue Ø Playing Uniform costs Ø Accommodation costs Ø To be fully financial with QTF Ø Other areas as they relate to the Conditions of Entry 5.2 TOURNAMENT FEES The Tournament Levy for all Teams participating in Open Divisions - $ (GST Inclusive) per team. The Tournament Levy for all Teams participating in Social Divisions - $ (GST Inclusive) per team. All Team Registration Fees are due by 5:00pm - Friday, 28 October LATE ENTRIES/ PAYMENTS Ø Levies that are late will be treated as a late entry and may incur a late payment fee as indicated. Ø Team Nominations received after the relevant closing date will only be accepted at the convenience of the competition (i.e. To replace a bye or another withdrawal and will incur a late payment fee of $50.00) 6. MEDICAL 6.1 STAFF REFUNDS If a Team enters and subsequently withdraws after the Team Nominations due date, the Team Levy will not be refunded It is the responsibility of QTF to have a minimum of one Medical Staff member for the duration of the event. It is recommended that the Affiliate/ Club/ Team(s) have at least a minimum of one First Aid certified person. Note: In the event of a Player/ Match Official/ Accredited Volunteer sustaining a serious 8

9 injury, only a suitably qualified medical practitioner is to move the injured person(s) when appropriate. 6.2 BLOOD BIN POLICY GUIDELINES Any Player/ Match Official with a bleeding cut or abrasion is to leave the field immediately and have the cut or abrasion cleaned and covered. Once the flow of blood has been stemmed, the cut or abrasion cleaned and covered, and all bloodstained clothing and equipment cleaned or replaced the Player/ Official may return to the field of play. Note: If bleeding can t be controlled, the Player/ Match Official must not continue to participate in the game. All bloodstained clothing and equipment must be cleaned or replaced. Refer to the TFA Blood Bin Policy Guidelines 6.3 CONCUSSION POLICY GUIDELINES Firstly certify the Grade of Concussion (Mild, Moderate or Severe). 2. Once grade is established refer to Action required as per Concussion in Sport Policy. 7. INSURANCE 7.1 TFA NATIONAL INSURANCE POLICY The TFA National Insurance Scheme covers all players and officials who have met the insurance criteria of a current TFA/ QTF affiliated competition. For this tournament the player must be a registered player in an Affiliate/ Club/ Team, or an accepted Player who meets the criteria as set down in the Bundaberg Cup General Conditions, Conditions of Entry and have their fees paid in full for the current season. 8. PHOTOGRAPHY 8.1 PHOTOGRAPHY OF CHILDREN Only the approved QTF Photographer will be allowed to take Team Photos and Action Shots at the event. All photos may be used for future QTF promotional purposes. If you wish for your child to not be photographed during the event please Lauren Atkinson at lauren@qldtouch.com.au. 9