MODIFIED GAMES 2017/18

MODIFIED GAMES 2017/18

Aims of the 2016 trials & proposed game models for 2017/18» Increase fun, enjoyment and skill development of players within the Modified Games.» Demonstrates practical implementation throughout the nominated league locations as a basis trial for all junior league districts across Australia.» Develop a game most tailored to pre-teen children at different stages of growth and motivation though gradual implementation of rule trials.» Provide the base for high performance outcomes (better technical and tactical skills). Rationale 6 8 years game models» Creates a positive learning environment: rewarding players for effort in attempting a new skill, not penalised for making a mistake.» More game time: Increase involvement = Increased fun and enjoyment = Increasing satisfaction.» Efficient ground use: Provide appropriate space for development of technical and tactical skills such as the basic fundamental Rugby League skills of running, passing and catching.» Allowing all players an opportunity to run with the ball in a set of six tackles. NOTES: 1. Option is for coaches to be on the field at all times the defending team coach facilitates (referees) the game or official accredited Referees may be used in (a) 7 s only or (b) 6 s & 7 s 2. One qualified Sports Trainer operates for the 4 games centrally controlled/ timed for each venue (6 and 7 year game models). 3. Modified Facilitators Course for 6 & 7 years coaches replaces MG Course for coaches of 6 & 7 year age groups, if using the no official Referee model. 4. Under the revised model of 40m x 20m playing areas for 6 s & 7 s within the international size 48 players participate. Under the traditional model 32 players participate on a full size field.

PROPOSED GAME MODELS FOR SEASON 2017 Under 6 Model 2017» Field Size 40m x 20m (reduced from 68m x 30 m).» Team Numbers 6 per team (reduced from 8).» Game Duration 4 x 8 min quarters (from 3 x 10 mins).» Tackles per Set 6 (increased from 4).» Number of Passes 1 (Reduced from 2, to avoid handover).» Chance Rule Addition of running into touch. Under 7 Model 2017» Field Size 40m x 20m (reduced from 68m x 30 m).» Team Numbers 6 per team (reduced from 8).» Game Duration 4 x 8 min quarters (from 3 x 10 mins).» Tackles per Set 6 (increased from 4).» Number of Passes 1 (Reduced from 2, to avoid handover). Under 8 Model 2017» First Receiver Vest introduced (FR) First Receiver may run with the ball.» Game Duration 4 x 8 min quarters (from 3 x 10 mins).» Tackles per Set 6 (increased from 4).

PROPOSED GAME MODEL FOR SEASON 2018 Under 9 Model 2018» Field Size 68m x 30m (reduced from 80m x 40 m).» Team Numbers 8 per team (reduced from 11).» Game Duration 4 x 8 min quarters (from 3 x 10 mins).» Two Pass Variation (DH & FR vests).» 6 tackles 80m 8 mins X4 40m 6 Tackles FR DH 2 Pass Variation Note 10, 11, 12 Years no changes recommended for 2017/18

Field sizes for 6-9 years age groups 2017/2018: Under 6 & 7 (40m x 20m reduced from 68m x 30m) 2017: Under 8 2018: Under 8 & 9 (68m x 30m no change) (68m x 30m under 9 field size reduced)

SUMMARY OF MAJOR ASPECTS OF PLAY 6-12 YEARS 6 & 7 years Leaguestart model 2017/18» Field size = 40m x 20m» Team size = 6 players» Game duration = 4 x 8 mins» Number of passes required = 1» Number of tackles = 6 per set» No Scrums» Tap re-start to non-scoring team (at 5m line)» No conversions» Chance rule (6 s only KO, forward pass, run into touch)» Zero tackle standardised 8 & 9 years Mini Footy model 2017/18» Field size = 68m x 30m» Team size = 8 players» Game duration = 4 x 8 mins» Number of tackles = 6 per set» FR vest (8 years) = One Pass Variation rule» FR/DH vest (9 years) Two Pass Variation rule» No Scrums» Tap re-start to non-scoring team (at half way)» Conversions allowed» Zero tackle standardised 10 & 11 years Mod League model 2017/18» Field size = 80m x 48m» Team size = 11 players» Game duration = 2 x 20 mins» Number of tackles = 6 per set» FR/DH vest Two Pass Variation rule» No Scrums» Tap re-start to non-scoring team (at half way)» Zero tackle standardised 12 years (as per 10 s and 11 s Mod League model) plus» Field size = 100m x 68m» Team size = 13 players

2015 Data Analysis: 6 & 7 years from Sydney University Research Team Traditional Model Modified Rules» We play-the-ball or tap 47 times» We play-the-ball or tap 50 times» Our average tackle count per set is 2.5» Our average tackle count per set is 4.2» Each of us has 13.2 skill opportunities» Each of us has 15.4 skill opportunities» We cross the advantage line 42 times/defensive line 38 times» We cross the advantage line 45 times/defensive line 40 times» We have 11 line breaks» We have 18 line breaks» We score 7.7 tries per game» We score 11 tries per game» DH run (10), tackled (7), score (2.4) per game» DH run (7), tackled (4), score (1.2) per game» FR run (4), tackled (2), score (0.3) per game» FR run (14), tackled (9), score (33) per game Survey results Coaches in Parramatta/Illawarra trials 2016 Responses rated 1 4: 1 = Poor 2 = Ok 3 = Good 4 = Very Good (A) Smaller field Good/Very Good = 77.9% Ok = 18.1% Poor = 4.0% (B) Fewer players Good/Very Good = 67.3% Ok = 19.5% Poor = 13.2% (C) 5m tap re-start Good/Very Good = 74.5% Ok = 16.2% Poor = 9.3% (D) 4 x 8 min quarters Good/Very Good = 72.8% Ok = 18.2% Poor = 9.0% (E) 6 tackles Good/Very Good = 84.1% Ok = 13.7% Poor = 2.2% (F) One Pass Rule Good/Very Good = 74.4% Ok = 16.3% Poor = 9.3% Centralised model 6 and 7 years matches Advantages» 4 games operate at any one time reduces game day duration.» One qualified Sports Trainer per full (4 game) venue.» Centralised canteen for clubs venues rotated on a weekly basis.» Ground set up is from one club only, rotated weekly.» Spectators are strictly controlled behind fence/roped area not in centre/ between Mini fields.» Gala Day atmosphere is created each week under a centralised model.

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