by Chelsea Cryer | Sep 25, 2020 | Elite, International
On Thursday September 17, 2020, the International Tag Federation (ITF) Board met (via Zoom) to discuss the impact of the Covid19 pandemic on Tag around the world and the implications for the Tag World Cup 2021 to be held at the University of Limerick in Limerick, Ireland in August 2021.
A decision has been made to comply with relevant Government and International public health authority advice, whilst catering for the financial challenges that face many players:
“All Board members agreed on the need to postpone the Tag World Cup 2021 and to host the event from the 31st July – 5th August 2022. Country representatives will be sent more detail in the coming weeks.”
by Chelsea Cryer | Sep 10, 2020 | Latest News
Parramatta Oztag Licensee, Marty Hammoud and competition manager, Lana have been commended for their implementation of Covid protocol.
On Monday September 7, Australian Oztag General Manager, Bill Harrigan visited Parramatta Oztag at Granville Park.
He reported that their Safety Plans were great, and that the players strictly abided by the regulations in place.
“Parramatta Oztag’s Covid-Safe Play was exceptional,” Bill said.
“Posters were clearly presented at the venue, with hand sanitizer available,”
“Marty walked around in a high-vis vest, monitoring games and ensuring there were no spectators,” he said.
“Lana’s organisation and enforcement of protocol allowed the game to be enjoyed in the safest way possible,” Bill said.
Players are to also be commended for their adherence to the plans in place.
Australian Oztag will be continuing their association visits in the coming weeks.
Parramatta Oztag Licensee, Marty (left), picture with AO GM, Bill Harrigan and competition manager, Lana
by Chelsea Cryer | Sep 9, 2020 | Development, Latest News
Brighton-Le-Sands Public School (BLSPS) have introduced an intra-school Oztag competition to compensate for the cancellation of all PSSA sport this year, allowing students the opportunity to keep active with a ball and tags in hand.
BLSPS Staff member, Jo Williams was the brains behind the operation and was adamant to get the competition up and running after what was an uncertain chain of events.
“Due to the pandemic, all PSSA sports and school carnivals were cancelled for this year. But towards the end of Term two, Botany Bay PSSA decided to proceed with a ‘friendly’ competition for schools in our region,” Jo said.
“BLSPS held our own school trials for Oztag, Netball and Soccer. Oztag ended up with around 100 students trialing, which was significantly more than any of the other sports,” she said.
“Early Term three, we finalized our Oztag kids and ended up with 80 students who instantly began returning their forms and bus fare payments. The following week, after the Victoria situation, Botany Bay PSSA then decided not to proceed with the planned ‘friendly competition’,” Jo said.
As payments had started been processed and permission to use certain fields had been granted, BLSPS decided to continue with their own friendly intra-school team sports program.
With only 5 students opting out of the expense, the program ended up with enough interest to make 8 teams (4 Junior, 4 Senior).
The competition got students from Years 3-6 involved, many of which had never participated in a school team previously. Their excitement is a direct result of the non-competitive atmosphere and the opportunity to play with friends.
Image credit: Tracey McKinniery
“The kids get the experience of travelling by bus to the fields and are predominantly playing in mixed teams with a mixture of ability levels. We were also able to team them up with their friends, which doesn’t always work out for regular PSSA teams,” Jo said.
The kids get about an hour of playing time through two 30-minute games.
Image credit: Tracey McKinniery
St George Junior Oztag “Dragontag” Area Manager, Michelle Anderson attends the BLSPS intra-school sports program every week to help out with refereeing and on-field support.
Michelle runs an after-school Junior competition, known as “Dragontag” at Scarborough Park, Kogarah, played on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Dragontag is also played at Gannons Park, Peakhurst on Tuesdays. The 2020 Summer competition is set to kick off in the second week of October.
Australian Oztag staff look forward to continuing their visits to the BLSPS intra-school Oztag competition, to see the young local talent and help kids better understand the game.
by Chelsea Cryer | Sep 4, 2020 | Latest News
Australian Oztag’s routine visits to local associations continue to prove the professionalism and diligence of our clubs, with commendable Covid play reported at Norwest, South West and Wollongong Oztag associations.
On Tuesday August 18, Australian Oztag (AO) staff visited Norwest Oztag, run by Rob Hutton and Tammy at Woodcroft Oval.
NSW General Manager, Luke Manahan said their compliance with the Covid Safety Plan was great.
“Refs were given a clipboard to sign on each team before kickoff, with games shortened to 15-minute halves, straight turnaround to avoid players standing in groups,” Luke said.
A break between games allowed players to filter in and out of the grounds safely, while Tammy patrolled games with a vest on to ensure there were no spectators.
The admin area had sufficient Covid signage and a Perspex screen separating the managers from anyone who came up.
Woodcroft Oval competition managers, Rob and Tammy.
The following night, AO staff made their way to Southwest Oztag at Elizabeth Reserve, Narellan Vale. Licensees, Paul and Caroline, aswell as competition managers, Ross and Michelle have been commended for having the best Covid plan to date.
Luke said they had all gates closed and only one entry point where all players had to be marked off upon arrival and had to sanitise before entering.
“There were strictly no spectators. Michelle stood at the entry gate allowing only players into the venue,” Luke said.
Once games kicked off, all gates were shut. Ross & Michelle walked around the fields in bright vests and signed on players, while ensuring hand sanitizer was used efficiently.
“All referees had their own hand sanitizer which they use on their hands and the ball. And players even received their own sanitizer,” Luke said.
Upon the conclusion of games, players filtered out through the exit gate at the other end of the fields – allowing for a safe transition of timeslots.
Southwest Oztag Entry point at Elizabeth Reserve
Southwest competition manager, Ross (left) pictured with AO staff, Jordan and Luke.
Along with these two inspections, AO visited Wollongong Oztag on Wednesday September 2. NSW Oztag Development Officer, Jordan Hollis said they implemented a strong Covid safety plan.
“They ran a very tight ship, with sanitizer and wipes on standby,” Jordan said.
by Chelsea Cryer | Aug 19, 2020 | Development
NSW Oztag Development team will hit the road again in the October School Holidays with the Junior Taggers Holiday Clinics.
The school holiday clinics will be taking place in the following venues / dates:
Fairfield – Tuesday 29th of September
Norwest/Blacktown – Wednesday 30th of September
Nepean – Thursday 1st of October
Northern Beaches – Friday 2nd of October
Port Macquarie – Tuesday 6th of October
Port Stephens – Wednesday 7th of October
Newcastle – Thursday 8th of October
REGISTER NOW
Each clinic will cost $40 per player and includes a Oztag Shirt & morning tea. Clinics will run from 10am – 1pm and will be a fun filled day of Oztag skills and drills plus a chance to make a bunch of new mates!
Spaces are limited so make sure to register ASAP to avoid missing out! Get Tagged You’ll Love It!
For more information and/or to register, email liam@oztag.com.au
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