STATE OF ORIGIN 2018 SERIES DOLPHIN STADIUM, REDCLIFFE 9-10 NOVEMBER

STATE OF ORIGIN 2018 SERIES DOLPHIN STADIUM, REDCLIFFE 9-10 NOVEMBER

HONOUR ROLL YEAR OVERALL WINNER 2016 NEW SOUTH WALES 2014 NEW SOUTH WALES 2012 NEW SOUTH WALES 2008 NEW SOUTH WALES 2006 NEW SOUTH WALES 2004 NEW SOUTH WALES 2002 QUEENSLAND 2000 NEW SOUTH WALES 1999 NEW SOUTH WALES 1998 NEW SOUTH WALES 1996 QUEENSLAND 1995 QUEENSLAND

STATE OF ORIGIN 2018 01 CONTENTS 04 CONTACT INFORMATION 05 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 06 RESOURCES & INFORMATION 07 PRE-EVENT REQUIREMENTS 08 PARKING & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 09 DRAW & FINALS 10 TALENT IDENTIFICATION 11 EVENT SITE MAP 12 FURTHER INFORMATION

NSW WELCOME FROM THE CEO 02 It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the 2018 State of Origin Series. We are delighted to bring touch football s showpiece event to Redcliffe and the Moreton Bay region in 2018, and with Dolphin Stadium s top-class facilities, and we are confident the players and spectators will thoroughly enjoy their State of Origin experience. This event brings together more than 650 of the best players and officials from across Queensland and New South Wales, in what always proves to be an outstanding showcase of touch football talent. While we acknowledge the hard work the 28 teams have put in during this Origin cycle, I must also congratulate the referees on their selection for this event, and trust they will thoroughly enjoy the experience. Welcome to all supporters, family members and friends, particularly those who have travelled significant distances to be here. Your support is critical to the success of our participants, and more broadly, the overall growth of our sport. To all staff and volunteers, I wish you the best in the running of this year s event, and trust your hard work in the lead-up will ensure it is a great success. Most importantly, thank you for your dedication to our sport, and I hope you enjoy your State of Origin experience. The high performance programs across both states provide a platform for our athletes to compete in the most intense environments the sport offers, the NRL Touch Premiership, and is vital in developing our players and officials for State of Origin representation. However, the importance of those programs extends far beyond competition it is a major driver of participation growth. There is a clear link between strength in grassroots participation and an identifiable pathway to representative teams. To ensure that link remains viable, we will continue to invest in these programs in support of our athletes and to foster growth in participation. Dolphin Stadium was a standout choice to host this year s State of Origin, on Queensland soil. I sincerely thank Grant Cleal, Redcliffe Rugby League and the Leagues Club for their support in staging the event. Enjoy the weekend, and I look forward to seeing you all again in 2019. Ben Mannion Chief Executive Officer Queensland Touch Football

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NSW CONTACT INFORMATION 04 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 at the top of the Des Webb Stand. See event site map on Page 11. Athlete Services is the first point of call for all enquiries. RACHAEL GIBSON QTF Sponsorship & Projects Manager Phone: 0439 448 058 Location: Roaming Rachael is the primary contact for this event. GREG DENNY QTF General Manager Operations Phone: 0417 025 420 Location: Tournament Control BELINDA SLEEMAN QTF Marketing & Communications Manager Phone: 0477 002 362 Location: Roaming DAVE FIELD QTF Referees Director Phone: 0408 199 676 Location: Tournament Control / Referee Building Dave is the primary contact regarding all refereeing matters. DEAN RUSSELL NSWTA Geneal Manager Phone:0417 242 989 Location: Roaming BEN MANNION QTF Chief Executive Officer Phone: 0401 691 142 Location: Roaming

STATE OF ORIGIN 2018 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE KEY INFORMATION Event Dates: 9-10 November 2018 Venue: Dolphin Stadium, Klinger Rd and Ashmole Rd, Redcliffe QLD. Game Duration: 45 minute games - 20 minutes each way, 5 minutes half time, 10 minutes between games. Note: all games can go into drop off. DAY EVENT TIME Friday 9 November First games commence 2:00pm 05 Saturday 10 November Last games commence First games commence Presentations 1 Last games commence Presentation 2 State of Origin Official After Function 6:35pm 9:00am 2:30pm 5:05pm 6:00pm 6:30pm

NSW RESOURCES & INFORMATION 06 DOCUMENTS 2018 STATE OF ORIGIN CONDITIONS OF ENTRY UPDATE LINK This document contains further information on Score Disputes, Drop of Rules, Event Format, Protests and Disciplinary Processes. It is each participant s responsiblitiy 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. LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP In most instances 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. RESPONSIBILITY CODE Touch Football Australia has developed a Responsibility Code for Affiliates, and will be in place for this event. QTF expects individuals to abide by the code, which can be viewed here: http://touchfootball.com.au/wp-content/ uploads/2017/04/tfa_responsibility_code_ January_2013_01-1.pdf 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 assistance to patrons if an evacuation is conducted. 2. Patrons are to be evacuated to a safe area 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 the main oval (stadium), where you will recieve instructions from fire wardens and or emergency services.

STATE OF ORIGIN 2018 EVENT MAP Parking will be availabe for spectators and teams within the Dick Tosser Turner Complex. There will be ample pakring within the area for both team vechicles and spectators. Please view the map below for parking options. 07

NSW TOURNAMENT HUB Both States will be allocated a team room within the Redcliffe Leagues Club. These rooms are only to be use by registered players and team staff. Team Managers are to ensure that their players abide by the Redcliffe Leagues Club s dress code when entering and exiting the building. NSW and QLD change rooms will be availabe underneath the Eastern Grandstand and near field 5.. 08

STATE OF ORIGIN 2018 DRAW & EVENT STRUCTURE TOURNAMENT DRAW AND RESULTS The 2018 State of Origin draw and results can be viewed on the State of Origin Website : http://bit. ly/2018soo Competition Points will be determined by the following: Win- 3 points, Loss - 1 point, forefeit - 0 points. All drawn games will go into a drop off. Championship Points will be decided on the following format: -Number of individual series won, if equal -The State holding the trophy will retain it. 2018 STATE OF ORIGIN DRAW 09

NSW FURTHER INFORMATION 10 MEDICAL Medic Safety Australia will be located on-site to assist with medical incidents and enquires. Both QLD and NSW teams will also be required to have a medical team onsite. Medical will be roaming and based under the stadium granstand - see the event site map on Page 11. This medical will be utilised for referees and spectators, however will be on hand for on field injuries if required. Prior to attending the event, please ensure you are aware of the current Concussion Guidelines provided by the Australian Sports Commission: https://concussioninsport.gov.au/resources Hospital The closest hospital is Redcliffe Hospital, Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe (approximately 3 minutes away from the venue) Dentist The closest Dentist, Redcilffe Smiles, is located next door to Dolphin Stadium in Dolphins Central Shopping centre. COMMUNICATION Team managers are encouraged to frequent the Athlete Services area if they hae any issues and questions regarding the event. A Team Manager may be called at any time during the event if required for urgetn and/or matters that affect their team. Please note that if team managers have any issues or questions while away from the stadium they should contact their respective State Team Manager who will contact the Event Manager. FOOD & DRINKS There will be two canteens availabe for food within the stadium over the event. These can be seen on the event site map on page 7 and 8. For sit down meals we encorage people to enjoy the Redcliffe Leagues Club hospitality. SMOKING FREE EVENT Section 6A of the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000 declares a number of outdoor public places smoke-free. Smokingis banned in spectator areas at public sports grounds and other recreational areas. Penalties of up to $550 apply to individuals who smoke in spectator areas at public sporting events. RESULTS All event results will be made available electronically via the State of Origin website http://bit.ly/2018soo. The results team will update the results online as soon as possible following the completion of games. SCORE SHEETS 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, team captian) to limit confusion and score disputes.

STATE OF ORIGIN 2018 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 - Playing Numbers - 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. Only registered players will be permitted to take the field. If a player s name is listed on the scorecard, but they are not playing for that specific game, you can signal this with a line through their name. TEAM PHOTOS Glen Eaton (Aisle 5 Photography) is the official event photographer for the 2018 State of Origin. Team photos times have been prearranged with the state managers and referees director. Please contact your state manager for times and locations. PRESENTATIONS Presentations will be seperated into two time slots on Saturday afternoon. Presentations will take place on the Stadium field. These are scheduled for approximately 2:30pm, for the W20, M20, W30, M30, M35, W40, M40 and M50 s. and 6:00pm for the MX0, W35, M45, M55, WO and MO teams. Please listen to the announcements from the ground announcer for updates. AWARDS All awards will be presented during the respective presentations. Awards include:» Medallions for winners» Player of the Series (one for each age divison)» State of Origin Champions (Shield) Please ensure that your team is ready for presentations to commence as soon as the final game of the day is complete, to assist in presentations running to schedule. 11

NSW 12 OFFICIAL AFTER FUNCTION The official 2018 State of Origin After Function will be held at the top of the Des Webb Stand at Dolphin Stadium. The After Function will commence after the final presentations and will be open to all 2018 State of Origin teams and staff. The function will run from 6:30pm until 11:00pm, with the food and drink package commencing at 6:30pm.After the two hour period had ended a cash bar will be made availabe. For those wishing to kick on after the function the Redcliffe RSL will be he perfect location and situated at Dolphin Stadium. We look forward to having you at the 2018 State of Origin.

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