Liverpool District Touch Association

Liverpool District Touch Association

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ASSOCIATION BASIC PLAYING GUIDELINES

 

All games will be played in accordance with the Touch Football Australia (TFA) 8th Edition Rules; however, slight variations or adaptations may be applied.

  1. A minimum of 5 players is required to take the field on game day.  A maximum of six players from each team on the field at any one time.  There can be up to 12 players on the team, with unlimited substitutions.

2. Participating players are to be correctly attired in matching Team Uniforms.  All players are to wear a unique identifying number not less than 16cm in height and clearly displayed on the back of the playing top

  1. Games will be a duration of 20 minutes with teams changing halves after each touch down.
  1. You can only pass the ball backwards.
  1. If you get touched while in possession of the ball, you have to place the ball on the ground, at the point (or as close to) where you were touched and step over it (also known as a roll ball)
  1. The person who collects the ball, known as the ‘dummy half’, should try to offload quickly because they are not allowed to get touched or score. If they do, it is a ‘changeover’ (the ball goes to the other team).
  1. The team that makes the touch must retire seven metres, or to the Defending Try Line as indicated by the Referee, before being involved in another touch.
  1. After six touches to a team, a changeover will occur
  1. The ball cannot touch the ground. If it does, a changeover will occur.
  1. The season will consist of 10 rounds. If games are cancelled due to poor weather conditions alternative game times may be arranged if time permits.
  1. All teams must provide their OWN referee to referee their OWN team games. No qualification is required; however, referee courses are available. 

12. All players, referees and volunteers must adhere to Liverpool District Touch Association & NSW Touch Association’s Code of Conduct.  This can be found here.

 PLEASE NOTE: In the event that there are not enough teams in a grade games will be played against the next grade up, however, the next grade up will be handicapped.

 

Field Location

Our association plays at Pearce Park, Reilly Street, Lurnea, NSW 2170

 

Map

Reilly St

Do you have to be fit to play Touch?

Nope, Touch Football at park level is a social sport. And there’s a reason it’s Australia’s largest social sport, with 700,000 people around the country taking part – everyone can play, no matter your age or size. It’s just about finding a social team that suits you.

Insurance

Sports Injury Claims Procedure

  1. When injured, report your injury to your Association immediately and fill out the injury report form. (This must be done on the day/night) DOWNLOAD HERE
  2. Request a claim form within 30 days via Sportscover – www.sportscover.com or download via the TFA website www.touchfootball.com.au/claimform
  3. Ensure your team, local association and state are provided. Ensure the official report form is completed by your association. Please remember to complete all section to avoid delay
  4. Have your medical practitioner to fill in the appropriate statement and email all completed paperwork to sport@marsh.com
  5. Claim from your Private health insurer/Medicare, if applicable
  6. When treatment is complete please return all accounts.

Touch Football Australia manages changes to the policy to maintain currency with industry requirements. In addition, claims are managed so large increases related to increase claims are evened out across the scheme ensuring stability with insurance related costs for local associations.  

To review the coverage available, we recommend all individuals to consider their personal circumstance and assess if additional external coverage is required outside of what is offered as part of membership to the affiliated structure of Touch Football Australia.

 To view policy related information, please visit the ‘Insurance’ section of the Touch Football Australia website:

https://touchfootball.com.au/tfa-insurance/

Wet Weather

For Wet Weather Updates please follow our Facebook page and the “NEWS” section on our website.
Decisions will be attempted to be made well in advance, however, this is sometimes out of our control.
In the case of inclement weather, you should contact the Liverpool Council wet-weather line after 3.30 pm on the day of your game.

Phone number: 02 8711 7748

If fields are open, rain, hail, or shine the games are ON. There is no need to make personal contact with anyone from the Association as they are guided by the Council. If for any reason the games are canceled but the grounds are open, then you will be notified accordingly.

Kids Playing in the wet

Referee

Duty Referee

Liverpool District Touch Association utilizes a Duty Referee system.  Where each team must supply a volunteer to referee.  This volunteer can be a parent.  The duty referee does not need to hold a formal referee qualification, however, a basic understanding of the rules is necessary.

All referees will need to report to the referee desk at least 15 minutes prior to your game.  We will explain specific competition rules

Referee Uniform

Please wear your own t shirt and shorts as you will be supplied with a referee vest for your game. Please wear football boots or similar to referee in.

Remember your whistle and water bottle.

NSWTA Event Referees

Any referees who are interested in attending NSWTA events such as Junior or Senior State Cup please let our coordinator know. We also have gala days leading up to this tournament that we need refs for. If you’re keen, it’s great money and will improve your refereeing skills.