6 |
KNOCKOUT COMPETITION
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| 6.12 |
TOUCH |
6.12.1 |
Refer to General Knockout Rules. |
| 6.12.2 |
RULES AND CONDITIONS
Competition is to be on an open primary age basis, i.e. |
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(a) |
Pupils must be thirteen (13) years
or under in the year of the competition. |
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(b) |
All matches will be played according
to Standard A.T.A Rules unless otherwise stated. |
6.12.3 |
RULES |
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(a) |
All teams will consist of a maximum
of fourteen (14) players, with a maximum of seven (7) players on the field. |
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(b) |
Each team is permitted to make unlimited
substitutions ensuring equitable time for all players. |
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(c) |
Substitutions shall take place from one designated
sideline. |
6.12.4 |
DURATION OF PLAY |
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(a) |
Games shall be twenty (20) minutes
each way with a five (5) minute half time. |
6.12.5 |
DRAWN GAMES |
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(a) |
In the event of a draw the "Drop
off" system will be used.
Drop Off System: |
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(i) |
six (6) a side for two (2) minutes
then five (5) a side |
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(ii) |
players drop off every two (2) minutes till
three (3) a side remains |
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(iii) |
substitutions will be allowed |
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(iv) |
during the 'drop off', before a winner can be declared, both
teams must have had possession. If a team scores before their opponents
have had possession, the touchdown counts and the game commences as per
normal after a touchdown is awarded. Once possession is lost, the winner
is then confirmed. |
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(b) |
In the final, if the game is drawn after five
(5) minutes each way extra time, both teams shall be declared joint winners. |
6.12.6 |
HOME SCHOOL
In addition to the "Duties of the Home School" as stated in 6.1.5
(d) the following requirements shall apply: |
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(a) |
Provide a clearly marked field (using witches
hats) to the following dimensions:
Length: Minimum 60m - Maximum 70m
Width: Minimum 45m - Maximum 50m |
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(b) |
Provide 0ne (1) Junior sized touchball. |
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(c) |
Provide, where possible, qualified referee(s). |
6.12.7 |
PENNANTS
Fourteen (14) pennants will be awarded to the winning school team and
fourteen (14) pennants to the runners-up on the day of the final plus
one (1 ) pennant for each Team Coach and one (1) pennant to each school.
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