Touch Canterbury Junior Touch @ Bromley Park
Bromley Park
Junior Touch Team Information Booklet for Term 4 2015
Grades:
School Years 0 – 2 social only so no scores will be recorded!
School Years 3 – 4 girls, boys and mixed;
School Years 5 – 6 girls, boys and mixed;
School Years 7 – 8 girls, boys and mixed;
Please note that all grades and subject to a minimum of 4 team entries. If we have
insufficient team numbers in any grade we will talk to the teams entered to place them into
another agreed, suitable grade.
All grades are 6 a side and you can have as many reserves as you like. It is recommended
that a maximum of 10 players be used to allow a decent amount of game times for all.
The competition will be held on Tuesday evenings from 4.00pm and game times may vary
depending on the number of teams entered.
Draws will be based on number of entries per grade. Grades may be split into 2 sections.
Byes may occur if odd number of teams.
Competition Dates:
The season will commence on Tuesday 20th October 2015 with the last game on 8th
December (8 weeks in total).
Draws:
Copies of the draws will be emailed to the coaches/managers by Friday 16th October. Also
the draw, and any changes to it, will be displayed on the Bromley section of our website
http://www.touchcanterbury.co.nz/touch-canterbury/touch-canterbury-bromley-junior/
Competition Details:
This module is affiliated with Touch Canterbury and Touch NZ. The cost per team is $125.
If you don’t have a team to play in please refer to the Individuals booklet and registration
form.
NB: If any details pertaining to the coach/manager (including contact details) should change
please contact the competition administrator ASAP.
Payment Options:
Any team who hasn’t paid in full by the first game will be sent an invoice.
If this invoice is not paid in full within 30 days your team will be removed from the
competition until payment is received.
Please send cheques to Touch Canterbury P.O. Box 76213 Northwood or pay by internet
banking to (Westpac) account number 03-0854-0897691-01 using your team name.
Junior Module Co-ordinator: Shelly Johnstone ph: 323 6102 or
email: admin@touchcanterbury.co.nz
Touch Canterbury Junior Touch @ Bromley Park
All defaults or forfeits are to be advised to the competition administrator AND to the
opposition team coach/manager ASAP.
We have a website.
We have a Facebook page.
Check it out @ http://www.touchcanterbury.co.nz
Check it out @ http://www.facebook.com/touchcanterbury
All enquiries should be directed to Shelly Johnstone at admin@touchcanterbury.co.nz or by
phone on 323 6102.
Cancellations:
Cancellations will be posted on our website by 3pm at the latest and all teams will also be
emailed.
Please do not assume that touch will be cancelled.
Please try and make sure only the coaches/managers contact the competition
administrator. This is just for practical reasons.
Eligibility of Players:
The Bromley Park competition organisers rely on coaches to provide the correct school year
of players. If the school year is challenged, the onus is on the player to produce proof of
school year and we reserve the right to approach schools to confirm that the player’s school
year provided is correct. Teams that play a game with any player(s) not in the correct grade
will forfeit the game unless agreed prior to the start of the competition.
Scoreboard:
The points for each round will be updated on the point’s table and displayed on our website
before the next playing night. Please note that the 0 – 2 grade does not have scorecards and
a competition table will not be kept.
Dress Standard and Match Points:
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Each team’s players MUST wear the same colour t-shirt when playing;
It is preferred (but not essential)players have identification numbers (preferably not
less than 16cm in height) on the back of their playing shirt;
Shoes MUST be worn at all times by both players and referees
No jewellery or watches may be worn.
Match Points will be allocated as follows; 3 points for a win, 2 points for a draw and 1 point
for a loss. No points will be awarded for a default/forfeit and in the event of a default/forfeit
the non-offending team will be awarded the win.
NOTE: 0-2 Grade No points will be maintained as this grade will not be competitive.
General:
For all mixed grades 3 girls must be on the field at all times!! The only exception is Yr 0-2.
Please be organised and ready before the start time of your game.
Junior Module Co-ordinator: Shelly Johnstone ph: 323 6102 or
email: admin@touchcanterbury.co.nz
Touch Canterbury Junior Touch @ Bromley Park
The siren will be sounded for the start of the game, at halftime and the end of the game.
Please note that the siren will not be sounded to indicate the start of the 2 nd half of your
game. Teams are to have a 1 or 2 minute break and then begin the 2nd half themselves under
the referees command.
PLAYER DATA NOTE:
As part of our affiliation to Touch New Zealand we are required to record a parent’s phone
number, e-mail address, and childs D.O.B. please ensure your registration form is filled out
correctly.
Have a great season! We hope your children enjoy themselves and your support is
appreciated. Many thanks from the Touch Canterbury Team.
Junior Module Co-ordinator: Shelly Johnstone ph: 323 6102 or
email: admin@touchcanterbury.co.nz