juniors

Players are required to pay a full registration fee for each team they choose to play in. If a player chooses to play in more than one team, they are required to pay more than one registration fee. There are no discounts on registration fees.  Any players that play without paying their registration fees in full, or making arrangements with us for payment, will receive penalties stated in the conditions of play. If you are having issues paying your fees you need to see the competition manager to make arrangements.  In cases where arrangements cannot be made you CANNOT PLAY until your registrations are paid in full.

U6 non-competitive - $70 including shorts/tights. Per child, per team, per season (+ $15 Australian OzTag membership once a year from 2025).

U8 & above - $90 per child, per team, per season (+ $15 Australian OzTag membership once a year from 2025).

Yes, we take individual players who do not have a team, however, due to the influx of individual players we have received in previous seasons we now require parents to join our “Newcastle junior OzTag individual players” group on our Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1303901983671463

Once you have joined you can post in the group to ask if any teams need a team OR you can even create your team from individual players who are looking for a team. 

We will monitor this group and always be assisting in trying to find your child a team, however in some circumstances, your child may miss out if teams are full or it's closer to the cut-off date for registrations. It is advised to get in quick!

Teams in the U6 & U8 divisions must have a minimum of 8 players registered to secure their team in the competition prior to the cut-off date sent to all team organisers when registrations open. It is recommended that you have at least 9 players registered for these age divisions.

Teams U10 and above must have a minimum of 9 players registered to secure their team in the competition prior to the cut-off date sent to all team organisers when registrations open. It is recommended that you have at least 11 players registered for these age divisions.

Our age divisions are U6, U8, U10, U12, U14 & U16 boys and girls. (We do not take mixed teams) 

Age divisions are based on the calendar year (in which the competition starts in) for example any player turning 10 years of age in 2024 will be in the U10s Division, and any player turning 11 years of age in 2024 will be in the U12s divisions.

Term 1 and Term 4 competitions run for 10 weeks with one week of finals for the top 2 placings on the ladder of each division. 

U6 non competitive runs for 8 weeks with no finals.

Newcastle Junior Oztag reserves the right to vary the length due to any circumstances that may arise.  Newcastle Junior Oztag is under no obligation to provide refunds if the competition length is shortened, or games cancelled, due to unforeseen circumstances such as field damage, weather events, or public health issues.

If a player can no longer play during the season the following applies:

• If the player withdrawing IS NOT being replaced and the SEASON HAS NOT COMMENCED, they will get a full refund minus a $20 administration fee.

• If the player withdrawing IS NOT being replaced and HAS played games, they are entitled to NO REFUND. (Unless there are extenuating circumstances (at the Committee’s discretion)

• Active kids vouchers cannot be refunded. They can be utilised for the next competition if they wish to play.

Do not allow players who are not registered in your team. They are not covered by insurance, and if found your team will be penalised via the conditions of play penalties. 

Playing an unregistered player is not fair on all players, including the ones in your team, who have paid their registration fees.

All shorts & tights worn must be official Oztag garments or you cannot take the field.

• No shorts will be loaned out.

• All players must have the same team shirt, including a number before they take the field. 

• Captains are responsible for returning all tags at the end of the game to the referee.

• No metal studs or cleats are permitted.

• All players MUST have a number on their shirts. 

U6 non-competitive runs for 8 rounds and no finals are played or points given. This is non-competitive to allow U6 to learn the fundamentals of the game and prepare them for competitive competition when they move up into U8 division.

1. Click on the register team button above on our website

2. Type in "Newcastle" into the venue in required

3. Click on Newcastle Junior Oztag

4. Click on the green button that says "REGISTER NEW TEAM"

5. Register your team and you will receive an email with an invite code to pass onto your players to register into your team.

1. Click on the register team button above on our website

2. Type in "Newcastle" into the venue in required

3. Click on Newcastle Junior Oztag

4. Click on the green button that says "join team"

5. Type in the team invite code into the blank box and register.

Newcastle junior oztag is a social competition. Teams do not need a coach, a team organiser can run the subs on the sideline and coordinate with parents.

Yes, we encourage a parent to be on the field with the U6 and U8 divisions to help guide them around the field.

• Newcastle Junior  Oztag will supply the ball & tags for each game. You do not buy them.