Play Oztag in Port Stephens
Key rules for entering teams in our competitions
Australian Oztag Annual Membership Fee
This is an Annual Fee set by Australian Oztag of $15.00 per player per year.
REGISTRATION
Registration is $110 for junior players and $120 for Senior players plus online fees.
Team registrations will strictly close on Friday 30th August – teams must have the minimum of 10 players registered by this time.
JUNIOR AGES
Mixed’ junior divisions can be any combination of all males, all females or a mixture of both.
6s, 8s and 10s divisions – all players will receive only one point per try. From 12s and up, females receive two points per try in mixed teams ONLY.
To be eligible to trial for Junior State Cup, you must be registered in a 2025/26 Junior competition and for Junior Nationals Registered in a 2025/2026 Junior Summer or 2025 Junior Winter competition.
SENIOR AGES
All players must be 15 to take the field in a senior competition.
Mixed opens – must have a minimum of four females on the field at once.
Men’s Open – Are not limited by the amount of representative players per team.
Women’s Open – Are not limited by the amount of representative players per team.
AGES DIVISIONS
2025/2026 Age Divisions:
- 6s – Born 2019 or 2020 and must be attending primary school in 2025
- 8s – Born 2017 0r 2018 and must be attending primary school in 2025
- 10s – Born 2016 or 2015
- 12s – Born 2014 or 2013
- 14s – Born 2012 or 2011
- 16s – Born 2010 or 2009
- Senior Divisions – Must be 15 years of age prior to taking the field.
Players are eligible to play up one age division only e.g. a player that qualifies for the 12s age group can only play up 1 division to the 14s age group (they must also be registered in that team to play).
Individual players cannot ‘play up’ a grade. They must stay in their eligible age division.
FORFEITS
Teams who are unable to field the minimum of 5 registered players and are needing to forfeit are to advise via TEXT to 0419511879 by 12pm Midday the day of competition (preferably at the earliest notice).
Teams who forfeit and will be given a loss and a 5-0 win is given to the opposition.
Teams who advise of a forfeit after 12pm will be deducted a further –3 competition ladder points. The opposition will be given a 5-0 win.
Teams that Forfiet more then 2 games through the season will be charged a fee of $140. If a team forfiets more then 2 games in a row they will be deducted all points from the competition ladder.
TEAM UNIFORMS
Teams must all be in matching ‘numbered’ shirts by Round 4.
6-8s and 9-10s age groups do not have to have numbered shirts (however preferred), but they still need to be matching colour and style.
Individual teams are not required to have matching/numbered shirts, however players are required to be wearing the colour of their team name e.g. Individual Red needs to be wearing a red playing top.
A penalty of one try per player out of uniform, will be awarded to the opposing team prior to starting the game. The referee will make a note of this and both teams will be informed before play starts. Should any team delegates have any queries they are to be addressed before or during the game with competition managers – not after the game.
OFFICIAL OZTAG SHORTS/TIGHTS
Players are required to wear official Australian Oztag shorts or tights. Under no circumstances are players allowed to sew Velcro patches onto pants/tights or wear LEAGUE TAG shorts/tights.
Shorts ($30) & Tights ($35) can be purchased at shorts/tights pre-sale days & at all playing venues over the first couple of weeks.
We also sell sublimated Port Stephens Oztag shorts ($45) and tights ($50).
SIGN ON SHEETS
All teams are required to sign on each week prior to taking the field. If players fail to sign on, points may be deducted.
A forfeit may be awarded to the opposing team when a team has less than 5 players signed on. If you are not signed on, you are not insured. With COVID restrictions and public health orders, new sign on requirements will be sent to each team delegate.
BACK UP PLAYERS
NO BACK UP PLAYERS ALLOWED
FINALS & REPRESENTATIVE ELIGIBILITY
Players must play a minimum of four games to be eligible for finals & seven games to be eligible for representative teams. Should a player not have played four games they can apply for an exemption to the Venue Competition Manager.
TEAMS ARRIVING LATE
All teams are expected to arrive on time for their matches. Should teams be arriving late, they will be penalised one point (try) per minute up to five minutes, at the discretion of the Competition Management. After five minutes the game may be deemed a forfeit, at discretion of Competition Management.
How to register
We accept active kids vouchers – please be advised the current active kids vouchers expire June 30, register prior to this date to avoid losing the voucher.
ASSEMBLE
Our New system for registration, Draws, Ladders and Stats
Individual registrations
If you are registering as an individual player, please Click the below link for your location and fill out all correct information. Once this is completed the admin team will allocate you a team. Once you have been allocated a team you will then register and pay into the team.
Fingal Bay – CLICK HERE
Raymond Terrace – CLICK HERE
Register a team on Assemble
This is for whole team registrations of 10 or more players.
If you do not have a team please use the links above and register as an individual player.
There are limited places available. Teams will be allocated into the competition once all players have registered and made payment. A team’s place will not be held until all payments are finalised. Please do not register until all players are in a position to register and pay.
Links for Registration for teams:
Fingal Bay Juniors – CLICK HERE
Fingal Bay Seniors Mixed, Men’s and Women’s – CLICK HERE
Raymond Terrace Juniors – CLICK HERE
Raymond Terrace Seniors Women’s ONLY – CLICK HERE
Raymond Terrace Seniors Men’s and Mixed – CLICK HERE
How to Register a TEAM:
How to Register a Child:
Frequently asked questions
How many players do you need if you want to put a team into the competition?
You will need a minimum of ten players to register a team. Junior teams can have a Max. 12 players and Seniors a Max. 16 players. If a team has shift workers or FIFO they can get an approval from the admin to sign up extra players to fill spots BUT can only field 16 players a week. When finals arrive you can only use 16players you list at the start of the finals series.
Can I play if I don’t have a full team?
Yes if you wish to enter as an individual player please Click individual player registration link and fill out all correct information.
We have 5-6 players but not 10, can they sign up as individuals and be in the same team?
Port Stephens Oztag will try their best in this situation to place players in the same team, though when signing up as Individual players this cannot always be guaranteed depending on the number of individual players signing up.
My son/daughter doesn’t start kindergarten until next year, can he/she still play?
Unfortunately they cannot play in our regular competitions, though can join our Tiny Taggers program by Filling out the google form or looking on our Tiny Taggers Facebook page aimed for pre-school aged children.
My team doesn’t have eight players for some games, can we still play?
Yes, you can play with as little as 5 players. Though there is the opportunity for players to ‘Back Up’ if needed, please read these rules carefully.
Our team’s jerseys are all the same colour but different designs/brands on them, is this okay?
No, all teams must have matching and numbered jerseys by round 4. The only exceptions are in the 7s, 9s and 11s in which they do not require a number (however must all be matching) or the individual teams in which they are required to be wearing the correct team colour.
Our son/daughter has League Tag shorts/tights, why can they not wear them?
Unfortunately due to the difference in the make of these, they are not covered by our insurance policy, so are not permitted to be worn during the season.
Will teams be regraded if their games are too hard/easy?
Grades are continually monitored by our Competition Managers, if you feel your team is in the wrong division, we encourage you to have a conversation with them as soon as possible. Most regrading will take place by the conclusion of Round 3.
When do teams train?
As Oztag is a recreational sport there are no trainings, however if the teams wish to organise their own training they can, though must ensure they comply with Council regulations with field bookings.
Do we have a coach?
Teams are not required to have coaches, only a team delegate is to organise communication to their relevant teams. With our individual teams however Port Stephens Oztag will allocate a representative to help out on the field with the younger age groups for the first three weeks to help learn the rules/manage the team. In the first week we approach parents to see if someone is able to put their hand up to be the coach/team delegate.
Are parents allowed on the field to help?
Yes, a Team Delegate or Parent is allowed on the field for the first couple of weeks with the players in the 6s and 8s. It is important that the coach understands they are out there for the sole purpose of the team and are not to challenge any refereeing calls or interfere with the game at any point. In NO other age groups is a parent/guardian to walk onto the field or approach any of the referees especially a Junior referee. Any issues need to be taken to a grounds manager or the admin staff.
Can my son/daughter play up in a higher division with their sibling?
Players can only play one age group above and can only do so if they are joining with a whole team, e.g. a player eligible for our 12s can play in the 14s with their sibling but cannot play in the 16s.
Note: Individual players joining must play in their own age division and cannot play up an age unless agreed from Competition Manager.
Who do I advise if my son/daughter or I cannot make the game?
You must advise your team delegate as soon as possible, you do not need to contact Port Stephens Oztag directly.
How many points are given for girls scoring in mixed divisions?
2 points are given per try for girls from ages from 13s and up. In ages 6s, 8s and 10s, only one point is given. In Senior mixed and 20s mixed teams all girls are given 2 points.
Where can I find the draws each week?
Players are to use the LIVE SCORES link that will be posted on our socials pages once competitions are locked in. Everybody is encouraged to join our Facebook page ‘Port Stephens Oztag’ for all updates and wet weather announcements.
How many weeks does the competition go for?
Competitions go for twelve weeks including finals. Finals are top 4. Games that are washed out will be made up if possible in either a wash out week or a round robin night. If games are not able to be re-scheduled then they will be deemed abandoned.
What happens if when fields have been closed due to bad weather?
Always assume that games are on. If and only if games will not go ahead due to weather conditions we will post on our Port Stephens Oztag Facebook page by 2pm. There is no need to contact Port Stephens Oztag if there is no Facebook posts indicting games are off. Games will still play if we are able to get back on the fields. Games will be delayed if required and teams that do not show up will be classed as a forfeit.
If you have siblings that play is it cheaper?
If you have four children from the one immediate family, then the fourth child is free. Please note this does not include parents/guardians playing or if using active kids vouchers.
Where can I buy shorts/tights?
Shorts and tights will be sold at each competition venue starting from $30 shorts and $35 tights and is cash or card. Google link for online per orders CLICK HERE