The Greg Duncan Fields BUNDABERG

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1 The Greg Duncan Fields BUNDABERG CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

2 DEFINITIONS A. Bundaberg Cup The Bundaberg Cup is a State Competition Event at which any team and or club based team within an affiliate can compete. B. (QTF) QTF is the State controlling body of the Sport in Queensland C. Affiliate / Club / Team An Affiliate is a financial association recognised by. A club is a recognised group of teams registered and associated with an Affiliate. A team is a represented group of players within an Affiliate. D. Club / Team contact The person recognised by the Team / Club / Affiliate to act on behalf of the club / team responsible for liaising with QTF and the Tournament Director relating to the Bundaberg Cup. G. Bundaberg Cup Committee Duties of the committee include the following, a) Application of all Bundaberg Cup Championship rules and regulations b) Ratification of all uniform design and colour changes. c) Adjudicate on all players, and eligibility rules. d) Develop ongoing recommendations for future BUNDY CUP Championships H. Officials Officials are Referees, Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Team Managers, Assistant Team Managers, Sports Trainers, Physiotherapists, Doctors, Regional Administrators, and any other person appointed to a position of responsibility in a affiliate/club/team. I. Doping Policy The TFA Doping policy is the policy determined by the Committee of the BUNDY CUP from time to time, which relates to the QTF s position on all doping practice matters. QTF will conform to the TFA Policy J. Code of Behaviour With regards to all behavioural matters of participants at QTF controlled events, or team members, the QTF adopts the TFA Code of Behaviour and Membership Protection Policy. This code reflects sports industry standards and is supported by the Australian Sports Commission.

3 K. Bundaberg Cup Venue and Dates The venue for the Bundaberg Cup is the Bundaberg Touch Grounds, Isis Highway and University Drive. The date for the Bundaberg Cup is Saturday 14 th and Sunday 15 th November. Item 1 - Team Eligibility Teams in the 2015 Bundaberg Cup must be fully financial with Touch Football Australia, & local affiliated associations. Participants must abide by the laws and by-laws of the. Teams nominating for the 2015 Bundaberg Cup must be either Affiliate based or a recognised club, based within an Affiliate. All team nominations are to be coordinated with local Affiliate Administration. Item 2 - Divisions Open Divisions Men s, Women s and Mixed Open No age restriction Social Affiliate Divisions Men s, Women s and Open Mixed No age restriction Social Affiliate Divisions In this division teams can only have two current representative players. This will be Men s, Women s and Mixed divisions Representative player - is classed as someone who has represented a region at State Championships, NTL or Elite 8 s, State of Origin, or at the NSW State Cup or played for Australia in the past two years e.g and Divisions covered by this rule are Men s, Women s and Mixed Open, Under 20, and Under 18 s, Men s and Women s Over 30. Male players can only be nominated for male divisions. Female players can only be nominated for female divisions. Both male and female players can be nominated for mixed divisions. Players can play more than one division e.g. Men s and Women s and Mixed. However there will be NO considerations given to games clashing. Item 3 - Prize Money Opens Men s, Women s and Mixed - 1 st $4, nd $1, Social Affiliate Divisions - 1 st $ nd $ Item 4 - Player Eligibility Requirements A. Players/clubs/teams MUST be registered and play in the affiliate that they are representing. B. All players must be active members of a QTF/TFA affiliated association in the 12 months prior to the Bundaberg State Cup, specifically, they must have played 7 games in the one division of the association s season (this does not include events), during the 12 months prior to the event.

4 C. Clubs/teams that play in recognised affiliated competitions are eligible to participate in this event. Club players must play in the club team they are currently registered in. Club teams need to be endorsed by their affiliate. Item 5 - Coaching Eligibility & Requirements All registered Coaches must maintain a minimum TFA Foundation Coaching Accreditation Item 6 Referee Requirements Nominated referees must be active and registered with an affiliated competition. Teams that can nominate a referee will receive a $100 discount off their nomination fee. However the referee nominated MUST be a dedicated referee. They cannot be a player referee. The minimum level for a referee at this event is a level 1 in the Social Division and Level 3 and above for the Opens Divisions. Referees will be paid at $30.00 per game for duals and triples and $15.00 for a single Item 7 - Online Registrations It is the responsibility of each team to ensure that all players representing their team are affiliated members of their association. Players and officials may register for more than one division but need to be shown on each team s sheet. Online Registrations must be complete by 30 th October Any changes to the submitted Online Registrations can be made at the Managers Meeting (Time TBC). Please note this is the ONLY time changes can be made to Registration Sheets. The method requires submission of minimum information including: Legal first Name Family name Date of Birth Gender Address Line 1 Suburb State Postal Code Mobile Affiliate (Other Teams) name of eligible Affiliate i.e. Rockhampton Playing Number Medical Information A team may only register 14 players. Failure to correctly complete the match form will result in the team forfeiting the game and also losing any points gained from playing in the game if it is a round game. A team found playing an

5 unregistered player may be disqualified. The protest and or judiciary committee will consider this matter. Item 8 - Tournament Fees Open Divisions - $ (GST inclusive) per team. Social Divisions - $ (GST inclusive) per team. Item 9 - Late Nominations Team Nomination forms received after 16 TH October 2015 or without the required nomination fee, will only be accepted at the convenience of the competition. (i.e. to replace a bye or another withdrawal) Item 10 - Refunds If a team that has entered and subsequently withdraws after 16 th October the team entry fee will not be refunded. Item 11 - Touch balls All teams MUST use the official Steeden Touch ball in all games throughout the Competition. Each team shall sign for and receive a ball from QTF at the managers meeting. Extra balls can be purchased from QTF at the event. Item 12 - Insurance The TFA Accident Insurance Scheme covers all players and officials who have met the insurance criteria of a QTF/TFA affiliated competition. For this tournament the player must be a registered player in an association. Item 13 - TFA Code of Behaviour It is the responsibility of each Tour Manager to ensure that their touring party behaves in the manner as detailed in the TFA Code of Behaviour document. A Player/Official having signed the registration form acknowledges that: A. Players/Officials will at all times comply with the reasonable and lawful directions, requests and instructions of the QTF Tournament Director and Staff, (Region) Management, their Team Coaches and Manager. B. Players/Officials will exhibit exemplary behaviour at all times including whilst travelling to and from the Championships. C. Players/Officials causing wilful damage to property will be required to take responsibility for that damage and make appropriate restitution. Such players may also expect to be suspended or dismissed from participating further in the Tournament and any future tournaments or teams as selected by the (Region). D. Players/Officials are required to demonstrate respect for fellow players, administrators and officials at all times. Indiscipline, poor behaviour or lack of respect for other persons or property

6 may result in the suspension and/or dismissal of the player from the Tournament and any future Tournaments or Teams as selected by the (Region). Further action may also be taken. E. By law, a player/official under 18 years of age is not permitted under any circumstances to enter a licensed premise or to partake in the consumption of alcohol either after hours or during, or travelling to or from the Championships. F. Any player/official found to be involved in a theft or damage to property may result in that player/s suspension and/or dismissal of the player from the tournament. Further action may also be taken. G. Any player/official found to have participated in unbecoming behaviour either with a group or as an individual (including but not limited to streaking ) during the time the tournament is being conducted will be suspended from all Touch for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the offence. H. Players/Officials are required to meet the minimum standards of behaviour as described in rules under which the Tournament is conducted. I. The taking or supplying of any illegal drug will not be tolerated. Any Player/Official found to be breaking the law by using or supplying illegal drugs will be handed over to the Police for due process. J. Any Player/Official who uses offensive language towards other players, officials or administrators may result in that person receiving a suspension and/or dismissal of the person from the tournament. Further action may also be taken. K. The practice of using a grommet by teams that involves any form of victimisation, financial fines, abuse, physical or sexual harassment will be withdrawn from the tournament. No team is to undertake this practice when attending the State Championships. THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR AND/OR QTF BOARD OF MANAGEMENT WILL INVESTIGATE ANY REPORTS OF A BREACH OF THIS CODE. IF PROVEN, STRONG ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY QTF. Item 14 - Uniforms All playing uniforms must include: a numbered shirt, singlet, bodysuit or two-piece suit (no temporary measures such as tape will be permitted to replace numbers); a 1 or 2 digit number which meets the requirements of the QTF rules of the game; no three digit numbers will be permitted; shorts or bike pants; socks (that are visible); and footwear which meets the requirements of the TFA rules of the game; The only playing numbers permissible are between 1 and 99. No numbers outside that range will be allowed. Only approved playing uniforms will be permissible for players to wear while they are involved in any game. To assist with crowd control, team officials must also wear affiliate issued clothing while they are involved in any game and ensure they wear enclosed footwear (i.e. if they are in the interchange

7 area or in an alternative coaching position). There are to be no changes to the playing uniform (i.e. inner or outer clothing or style of clothing) unless the affiliate has previously submitted an exemption request for a player to QTF and that request has been granted. A combination of playing uniforms is not permitted within a specific team. All members of the team must wear the same style, cut and design of shirt, singlet top, shorts, bike pants, body suits and socks. In Mixed Divisions, all male players must wear the same style whilst females must wear the same style albeit it can be a different style than the male uniform. In an effort to showcase a professional image, items such as fluro hats will be asked to be replaced. Any player who is not playing in the official uniform will not be allowed to take the field of play until correctly attired. Referees will endeavour to enforce this rule, however if a breach is proven to have occurred it will result in a caution and fine as deemed appropriate by Tournament Management. Uniform designs including white cannot make up more than 10% of the overall design; in addition charcoal shorts/bike shorts are not permitted. Colours are to be under the direct control of the Tournament Director. Shoes As per rule 3.3 from the TFA rulebook any shoe found to have studs or cleats longer in height than 13mm cannot be worn during game time at the Tournament. Rule 3.3 'Shoes with screw-in studs or cleats are not to be worn by any player. Light leather or synthetic boots with soft moulded soles are permitted, provided individual studs are no longer than thirteen millimetres (13 mm) in length; the measurement being taken from the sole of the boot. Skins/Compression Clothing The use of compression apparel such as short thigh length or calf 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. Item 15 - Rules The seventh edition of the TFA Playing Rules (six a side) will apply unless otherwise stated. Item 16 - Communication with Referee To prevent the confrontation of referees occurring post game at the end of a match, referees may answer general questions from Coaching Staff and Captains only. If the situation becomes heated a 20 minute delay is enforced for both parties. A meeting is established to discuss the issue via the Referees Manager or Referees Director. Those permitted to attend the meeting include: Coach / Team Captain or nominated player Designated Team Manager Tournament Director

8 Tournament Referee Director Item 17 - Score Sheets After a game it is the responsibility of a team official, ideally the manager, to sign the score sheet at the end of the game. If the score sheet is incorrect the team will not receive points for that game. Item 18 - Score Disputes If a team does not agree with the score on the score sheet, they are to lodge a protest via the Team Manager as indicated above. The following information is to be provided with the protest: Who tapped off The order the scoring occurred (including player numbers of 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 have recorded. Alternatively, video evidence can be provided and evidence will be used if conclusive. Item 19 - Sub Box Rules Sub boxes will be placed on both sides of the field as per the TFA Rules. The choice of sub boxes will be to the team winning the toss. Item 20 - Incorrect Substitutions In a situation where a player in possession has no opponent between themselves and the score line, a defender cannot enter one area of the Interchange Box with the substituting defender exiting from the opposite end of the Interchange Box. Should such a situation occur, with the substitute defender s presence preventing a touchdown, the referee will automatically award a penalty touchdown and send the offending defender off for the remainder of the game. Item 21 - Drop Offs In the event of a draw in the Final Series, the Drop Off system will be used to decide the winner. TFA Original drop off rules will apply. When a defending team who has had previous possession knocks the ball down, the touch count will re-start rather than the game ending. In this instance, the attacking team has not lost possession and therefore play should continue. Item 22 - Protests / Judiciary or Appeals All Protests/ Judiciary s or Appeals will be heard and determined by the designated Committee. This Committee will be made up of three persons designated by the Tournament Director.

9 Protests must be lodged in writing within twenty (20) minutes of the conclusion of the event/ game in question, to the Tournament Director or to an official designated by the Tournament Director. The protest is to be lodged and signed by the Tour Manager or their nominated representative. The Protest Committee will then investigate the protest. The Team Manager or their nominated representative will be notified of the decision. Any notice to be served on any person to attend a hearing, will be served on the Team Manager/ Contact of the team involved, (or the nominated representative), and any such service is deemed to be served on all parties or persons under the control of that Team Manager. Protests founded or based on referee decisions will not be heard by Tournament Management. Item 23 - Judiciary Upon receipt of a Referees Report or Citing Report the Tournament Director shall investigate the report or citing and deem it if necessary conduct a hearing. They will then serve notice on all parties required being in attendance at a hearing to be conducted as practical after the serving of the notice. Notice to include all charges. Note: Referees Reports to be submitted no later than 20 minutes of the completion of the relevant match. Citing Reports to be submitted as soon as practically possible. Item 24 - Suspensions In the event of a player being sent from the field for the remainder of the game, an automatic twomatch suspension will apply unless the Judiciary Committee considers further action is warranted. Any player, who receives three separate periods of time in three separate games, will be cited to appear before the Judiciary to show cause why he/she should not be given an automatic twomatch suspension or more if the Judiciary considers further action is warranted. If any player is given a period of time more than once in any one game, that person will receive an automatic two match suspension. Team management is responsible for ensuring if a player receives the two periods of time in a game that the player does not take any further part in that game and does not play for two suspended games. The suspension applies to the next two matches that the individual is due to play in at that QTF controlled event. It does not include byes or if the player belongs to a team that forfeits in a match. Games forfeited to the suspended player/s team will count. Item 25 - Tournament Control The Tournament Director will be in charge of all matters relating to this tournament. The Tournament Director will determine matters not covered by the Conditions of Entry document, and his/her decisions will be final. The Tournament Director has the right to amend any Tournament Rule if required. Item 26 - Team Managers Meeting The time for the team managers meeting will be confirmed closer to the event. It is essential for Team Mangers attend so that they can pass on any documentation, information and distribute game balls to their teams.

10 Item 27 - Tents and Associated Equipment Teams can bring tents to the event or hire them. Tent booking can be made through: QTF OFFICE gary@qldtouch.com.au Teams are to advise and confirm tent bookings to QTF by 16 th October If additional infrastructure needs to be brought into the venue such as a generator to ensure adequate power exists, those utilising the power may be charged to cover costs. QTF will allocate the position of tents, while preference will be considered, it is not guaranteed. All associated equipment is the sole property of the Entity hiring the equipment and any unauthorised use will not be tolerated. Entities will be responsible for ensuring the safety and protection of all equipment they bring into the venue. Any large infrastructure such as a cool room being brought into the venue needs prior permission from QTF. QTF will not accept any responsibility for damages to any marquees or equipment. It is the responsibility of the region who hired the marquee or equipment, or the region on whose behalf the marquees or equipment were hired, to pay for the cost of any damages or repairs. Item 28 - Medical Assistance QTF will provide a medical team at the fields for injuries. Players requiring strapping can bring their own tape or can purchase tape from the medical tent. Serious injuries will be under the control of the QTF medical officer at the field and will be referred to the local hospital and local ambulance services will be on standby. QTF will have an accredited first aid officer on site for the duration of the event to liaise with local ambulance services to ensure they are readily available if required. Item 29 - Playing Times All games in the tournament and the final series will be twenty (20) minutes each way with a half time break not exceeding five (5) minutes. Game times may be altered to suit the needs of the competition. This will be determined by the Tournament Director. Any changes that may occur will be communicated to Affiliates and team contacts. Item 30 - Blood Bin Any player with a bleeding cut or abrasion is to leave the field immediately and have the cut or abrasion cleaned and covered. At this time, any blood stained clothing must also be either cleaned or replaced. If the player does not leave the field immediately, the Referee will stop the game and ask the player to leave the field (normal substitution rules apply). Once the flow of blood has been stemmed, the cut or abrasion cleaned and covered and any blood stained clothing and equipment cleaned or replaced, the player may return to the field and continue play. If bleeding cannot be controlled and the wound securely covered, the player must not continue in the game.

11 Item 31 - Draw Formula All divisions will have a round robin competition. The makeup of games for the final series will be determined based on the number teams in divisions. Item 32 - Forfeits Teams must be in attendance at their playing fields five (5) minutes before the commencement of their match. It is the responsibility of each captain to report to the referees two minutes before the commencement of the game so that the toss of the coin can be affected without loss of time. If a team is not at the field at the advertised starting time of the game, the attending team can be awarded the winning of the toss. The offending team will receive a maximum of five (5) minutes from the commencement of the game (siren/whistle) to position the team on the field and be ready to commence play. If the offending team is not in attendance after the five (5) minutes has expired, the game will be deemed a forfeit and the non-offending team will be awarded a 5-0 win and three (3) competition points. The offending team will receive a score of 0-5 and no competition points. The offending team will be penalised one touchdown after the first minute and one touchdown for every minute thereafter up to 5 minutes. If the non offending team agrees to play the offending after the five minute limit has expired, the game will take place as per usual. The Team Manager or their appointed representative of an offending team will be required to give reasons in writing why their team should not be excluded from participating in any further matches. The Judiciary/Protest Committee will decide upon receipt of the report if the offending teams action warranted the need to forfeit the match and if the team should be ruled ineligible to participate in the respective final series. This written report must be submitted to the Tournament Director before the completion of the forfeited match. Forfeits in the Final Series If a team is forced to forfeit in the final series, the teams Management, must submit in writing the reasons for their forfeiture and it must be then approved by the Tournament Director. Teams that forfeit in the finals could be fined by the QTF. Note: Forfeits for any reason in the final series negates the forfeiting team s rights to participate further in the tournament. Item 33 - Determining position for the Finals Series and Playoffs Positions for the Final will be determined as follows: 1. Highest on table - if equal 2. Difference (for and against) - if equal 3. Percentages - if equal 4. Result of Round game - if draw

12 5. Drop off FORFEITED AFFECTED POSITIONS If two or more teams finish level on competition points and any of those teams were involved in a forfeited match in the Round Robin Series, the forfeit may cause some obvious problems. When a non-offending team has been involved in a forfeit, the for and against from that forfeit will not count in final calculations. Similarly, for the other teams that finish on equal points, they will have the for and against from that forfeited team deducted from their total. For teams involved in competing against teams on two occasions during the tournament, the calculations for the benefit of this rule will be the corresponding game in each round. Example: Team C forfeits to Team A in game three (first round). Team A wins 5-0 on forfeit. Team B defeats Team C 5-3 in game four (first round). If after the Round Robin Series, the for and against is: Team A-50 for and 10 against (plus 40) Team B-60 for and 20 against (plus 40) The above results would be deducted first, and the result is: Team A-45 for and 10 against (plus 35) Team B-55 for and 17 against (plus 38) Therefore Team B would gain the higher position. For the purpose of keeping records, if a forfeit occurs, the non-offending team will be rewarded with a 5-0 win and three competitions points. The offending team will receive no competition points (see Competition Points) and a score of 0-5 against their record. This section only deals with forfeited affected positions for non-offending teams. The offending team that causes the forfeit will have their calculations treated as normal as they have been penalised by receiving no competition points for the match they forfeited. DIFFERENCES The difference is determined by subtracting the total of Touchdowns scored against from the amount of Touchdowns scored for. The team with the best difference will obtain the higher position. Example: Team A scores 50 for and 10 against Team B scores 40 for and 10 against By subtracting the against from the for, Team A would be plus 40, whilst Team B would be plus 30. Team A would therefore obtain the higher position. If teams have the same difference the percentage system would then apply.

13 PERCENTAGES If this system is used, it is easily explained that if the difference is in the plus situation (see above), the team with the least amount of Touchdowns scored against them, would obtain the higher position. However, if the difference is in the minus situation, the team that has scored the most Touchdowns (for) would obtain the higher position. The percentage system is calculated by placing Touchdowns for over Touchdowns 'against' and multiplying by 100 over 1. Using the above example: Team A= 50 X 100 = 500% Team B= 60 X 100 = 300% Team A would obtain the higher position. RESULT OF ROUNDS If all is equal than the result of the preliminary game between the two shall determine the higher position. Item 34 - Competition Points For all Round Robin games, competition points will be awarded on the results obtained. The following points will be awarded: Win = Three (3) points Draw = Two (2) points Loss = One (1) point Forfeit = Zero (0) points for the offending team Bye = Zero (0) points Item 35 - Presentations All trophies and medallions will be presented to the teams and individuals at the conclusion of the final following on from their individual final. A comprehensive presentation format will be circulated following final team nominations. * Winners and Runners Up in all Divisions. * Players of the Finals (Male & Female Mixed) will also be awarded in all divisions. * Finals Referees, Item 36 - Coaching Positions A Coach may only position themselves at the end of a field where there is no common in dead ball line. If they are at the end of the field they must remain five (5) metres behind the dead ball line. Where a fence or advertising signage prevents this they must remain behind the fence or advertising signage.

14 If two fields have a common dead ball line the coach may only stand on the side line between the score line and dead ball (any coaching staff that stands in this position cannot be dressed in similar attire to the team playing). Any Coaching / Management staff at the end of a playing field cannot issue any verbal or physical commands directly to the team they are observing and can only communicate to the team or other coaching/management staff in the sub box by returning to the sub box or by use of electronic communication equipment. Any person found to be disregarding this Tournament Rule will be asked to return to the sub box or asked to leave the venue for the duration of the game. Coaches are reminded that they are under the jurisdiction of the referee regardless of being either in the sub box or at the end of the field. Item 37 - Spectators Spectators are to remain far enough from the fields to allow for safe play. Spectators are to abide by the directions given to them by the tournament staff. Item 38 - Glass Bottles and Alcohol The venue is a restricted area and all teams are to refrain from bringing glass containers of any type into the complex. The venue has a licensed area and it is illegal under Liquor Licensing Laws for any person to bring alcohol into the venue or consume alcohol other than that purchased from the bar at the venue. Item 39 - Queensland Child Protection Act In accordance with the Queensland Child Protection Act and instructions issued by the Queensland Sport and Recreation Working with Children and Child Protection Cards are required to be sighted by each Region if working with the Children under the age of 18. It is a requirement of this legislation that all Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Managers, Team Management and Medical Staff must complete the necessary forms and for the forms with the relevant tour Managers before the commencement of the Tournament. Item 40 - Unaffiliated Rule Anybody participating in an unaffiliated competition during the 12 months prior to the event, without the consent of the QTF Board, cannot compete in the tournament for 12 months. Item 41 - Images All persons accept that by participating in this event that they may be photographed and that these images may be used by the QTF or Touch Football Australia (TFA) for promotion of the sport. QTF or TFA will not pass any image/s onto a third party unless prior approval is sought. If you do not wish QTF or TFA to be able to use your image/s you must notify the state office in writing. Only the QTF approved photographer will be allowed to take photos and team photos at the event. Item 42 - Team Warm Up Areas Teams are only permitted to use designated warm-up fields for the purpose of warming up.

15 Item 43 - Ground Advertising Ground advertising and banners must be approved by QTF and the Tournament Director before being erected. Item 44 - Parking Areas Teams are requested to use the designated parking area. No vehicles will be permitted onto any part of the playing area without prior approval. Item 45 - Tour Staff Guidelines The only personnel permitted to be at the rear of sub-box during the running of games will be the Team Manager, Head Coach and medical staff plus persons nominated on the team sheet participating in the game under way. Item 46 - Team Leader Meetings and Guidelines A. All meetings to be attended by Team Managers only or their nominated replacement B. The Team Manager is not to enter the field of play before, during or after a match except for a medical emergency. C. The Team Manager may enter the Referees area and request the opportunity to speak to the Referees Director. They must not directly speak to an individual referee unless granted permission by the Referees Manager or Referees Director. D. The Team Manager is responsible for submitting all reports or protests. If the Team Manager is not available, then the assistant team leader or head coach may perform duties as nominated by the Team Manager. Any other person other than the Team Manager who performs these duties must communicate these actions to Item 47 - Supervision of Under Age Players Regions are to be reminded that they are responsible for the direct supervision of any player or official who is under the age of 18 years. All steps should be under taken by a Region to protect these person s from all forms of harassment. These minors must be made fully aware of the TFA Code of Conduct applicable for the Tournament. That all Officials comply with the Relevant Child Protection laws in place for the State Requirements. That when travelling to, during and from the Tournament that all care is taken to supervise the minor. Item 48 - Official Responsibilities Officials are Referees, Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Team Managers, Tour Managers, Assistant Tour Managers, Sports Trainers, Physiotherapists, Doctors, Regional Administrators, and any other person appointed to a position of responsibility in a Region.

16 It is the responsibility of all officials: A. To officiate to the best of their ability at all times. B. To abide by the Conditions of Entry Document for Bundy Cup C. To behave at all times in a manner that does not bring the sport into disrepute. D. To avail themselves at all reasonable times for the media F. To abide by the QTF Code of Behaviour G. To have applicable accreditation to their respective positions. Item 49 - Financial Commitment Team - The Financial Commitment of a Team will include the following; Travel to and from the Venue. Playing uniform costs Accommodation costs Team levy Meet all financial commitments to the Bundy Cup and the QTF. Ensure that finances are allocated to conduct the Bundy Cup and to promote the event in such a way that it is a benefit to the QTF and the sport in Queensland. Players Be a financial member of a QTF & TFA affiliated association and meet all player financial commitments to the Region. Item 50 - Merchandising The Merchandising of the Bundaberg Cup will be the responsibility of the QTF. Teams are not permitted to sell merchandise at the venue. Item 51 - Doping Policy The Touch Football Australia doping policy will be enforced and the Australian Sports Drug Agency could (in accordance with their policy) random test any State Championship participant. Any indiscretions found will incur the penalties as prescribed in the TFA Doping Policy. This information can be obtained from the TFA Website.

17 Item 52 - Breaches of Responsibility All teams are responsible for compensating QTF if found to have breached any Conditions of Entry, property or equipment as part of the Bundy Cup event. Any rule breach not mentioned in this document will be subject to a fine as determined by the Bundy Cup Committee or the QTF Board. Any appeal against the determinations of the Bundy Cup is to be lodged with the QTF Board of the QTF with an appeal fee of $200. Such appeal fee will be refundable upon the appeal being upheld. Item 53 - Player & Official Agreements All teams are encouraged to have their players and officials sign a written agreement which covers behavioural aspects of these conditions of entry, together with anything else the region deems appropriate. Examples of such agreements are available from the State office on request. Item 54 Supervision of Underage Players Teams are reminded that they are responsible for the direct supervision of any player or official who is under the age of 18 years. All steps should be undertaken by the Region to protect these persons from all forms of harassment. This includes ensuring that: These minors must be made fully aware of the TFA Code of Conduct All officials comply with the relevant Child Protection Laws When travelling to, during and from the Tournament all care is taken to supervise minors. Item 55 Water Safety Teams may use ice baths at the event for their athletes and there are also a number of young children that attend the event. Therefore it is vital that proper supervision occurs and that an adult always watches children around water, because drowning can occur in less than a minute, and without you hearing a thing. Even when children can swim, 100% supervision is the key to preventing drowning, which is the number one cause of death for children under five. A young child can drown in as little as five centimetres of water remove any containers with water in them and make sure children cannot get to any bodies of water on their own. Item 56 Food Handling Teams may arrange lunches or snacks for the participants during the Tournament. It is important to note that handling food for groups can be a major risk factor with food poisoning or spoiling. QTF reminds all teams that they need to have processes and policy around individuals that are responsible for these aspects. Please visit for more information. Item 57 Weather Hot Weather In the event that games need to be rescheduled due to hot weather, it will be replayed at a later time on the same night or earlier the next day (as practically applied). Games

18 will no commence if the temperature exceeds 38 degrees, games will be postponed until such time that the temperature decreases. If the temperature reaches 35 degrees, any games underway will be completed and any subsequent games will be played as 4 x 10 minute quarters with a two minute break between the first and second, third and fourth quarters, and a five minute half-time. QTF will return to the regular format, guided by a drop in temperature back below 35 degrees. Wet Weather Rescheduling of rounds washed out by rain will be moved to the next available timeslots either later into the night or very early the next morning (where practical). QTF reserves the right to organise the affected games in whatever format which will assist the games to occur in as equal conditions as possible. Match reschedule If, due to any other extraordinary circumstances, a game cannot be completed to full time the game may be rescheduled as soon as possible at a time and on a ground arranged by Tournament Control in consultation with both teams. If the game has commenced, and cannot continue prior to half time the following will apply: 1) The game will start from the beginning and must be completed up to the regulation full-time 2) The score will commence at 0-0 If half time has occurred and the game cannot continue, the following will apply 1) The game will start from the beginning of the second half and must be completed up to the regulation full-time 2) The score will commence at the score that was recorded at half-time. If a team refuses to complete the game when it has been resumed, that team shall forfeit the game.

19 Item 58 - Concussion Policy The QTF have approved a Concussion in Sport Policy for all their events as follows. Grade First Concussion Second Concussion Third Concussion 1. Mild May return to play if Return to play in two Terminate Season. May Asymptomatic weeks. If asymptomatic return to play next 2. Moderate Return to play after asymptomatic for one week. at that time for one week Minimum of one month rest. May return to play then if has been asymptomatic for one week; consider terminating season season if asymptomatic. Terminate season. May return to play next season if asymptomatic. 3. Severe Minimum of one month rest. May return to play if have been asymptomatic for one week. Terminate season. May return to play next season if asymptomatic. NB. Asymptomatic is defined as having no headaches, dizziness, impaired orientation, concentration or memory during rest or exercise.