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5.16.1 |
Refer to General State Carnival Rules
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5.16.2 |
RULES AND CONDITIONS
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All matches will be played according to Standard ATA Rules unless otherwise stated.
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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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Each team is permitted to make unlimited substitutions.
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Substitutions shall take place from one designated sideline and from within the substitution box. The competition will be played in two (2) pools.
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All players will wear their Region/Association's uniform. Players are to remain in the same numbered uniform for the duration of the Carnival. |
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5.16.3 |
DURATION OF PLAY
Games shall be twenty (20) minutes each way with a five (5) minute half time.
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5.16.4 |
In the case of equal position in pool placings, positions will be determined by: |
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For and against |
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Highest number of touchdowns |
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Result of pool match |
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Drop off 'golden try' system |
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Final placings will be determined by, in order: |
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For and against |
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Highest number of touchdowns |
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Result of pool match |
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Following the completion of pool matches
Teams 1 and 2 from each pool to play for positions 1 - 4
Teams 3 and 4 from each pool to play for positions 5 - 8
Teams 5 and 6 from each pool to play for positions 9 - 12
Cross over system to operate with 'drop off' being applied as required. This is followed by winners playing winners and losers playing losers.
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5.16.5 |
DRAWN SEMI-FINALIn the event of a drawn semi-final, the drop off system will be used.
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5.16.6 |
DRAWN FINAL
In the final, if the game is drawn at full time both teams shall be declared joint winners.
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5.16.7 |
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
A three (3) person Disciplinary Committee shall be formed at the Managers' Pre-carnival Meeting to deal with any player sent off or cautioned.
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5.16.8 |
PROTESTS
Must be lodged in writing, by the Team Manager (who must be a teacher), to the Carnival Manager within fifteen (15) minutes of the conclusion of the match.
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5.16.9 |
PROTEST COMMITTEE
A Protest Committee consisting of the Carnival Manager and two (2) people elected from the Managers' Pre-Carnival Meeting will hear all protests. |
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5.16.10 |
SELECTION
At the Managers' Pre-Carnival Meeting, the State Team selectors shall be elected. The State Coach, by virtue of position, shall be one (1) selector. The two (2) other selectors shall be elected at the pre-carnival meeting. Each Region/Association shall have only one (1) vote in this election. |
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5.16.11 |
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YES/ NO RULE
Where a player calls yes/no the player and team are warned and penalised. For the second team infringement by that team, the player is to be replaced for a minimum 3 minutes and the team is penalised.
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PHANTOM CALLS
Where a player is adjudged to have called a “phantom” touch they are to be substituted for a minimum three minutes and the team is penalised. If a player is adjudged to have called a “phantom” touch for a second time, he/she is to be replaced for the remainder of the game. |
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5.16.12 |
BLOOD PROCEDURE POLICY |
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Any bleeding player must be immediately removed from the field. |
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A substitution and/or positional change may be made. |
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A bleeding player may re-enter the game after the injury has been cleaned/taped and blood stained clothes cleaned or removed. |
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5.6.13 |
PLAYING CONDITIONS
In all State Carnivals, except Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, Cricket, Soccer and Rugby Union where points are allocated to a team, the system to be used shall be:
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Win - 3 points
Draw - 2 points
Loss - 1 point
Forfeit - 0 points.
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