TOUCH INFORMATION – TERM 4 2021
YEARS 1-6 PRIMARY SCHOOL JUNIOR COMPETITION
Playing Venue: Swarbrick Park, Rifle Range Road, Frankton
Playing Dates: Thursday October 21 & 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 (6 Weeks)
Playing Rounds: 4.30, 5.00, 5.30, 6.00, 6.30. The number of rounds will vary at each competition depending on number of fields/entries.
Game duration: Games will be 12 minutes each way with a 2 minute half time. There will be 4 minutes in between rounds.
Grades available: Year 1&2 ,Year 3&4, 5&6, Mixed (all teams require minimum 2 girls on the field at all times)
All grades are now non-competition as per Touch NZ guidelines so no scorecards will be required.
Fees - $25-30 per player and will be confirmed when teams are. Payment due before start of play.
Children are to wear their PE Uniform. Touch boots or sneakers are compulsory for all players. No Shoes, no play! No long skins allowed.
No team will be registered to play without an adult to coach or manage the team. A referee is also required for each game. Please consider taking one of these options on, as our children miss out on playing if there is no adult support.
Covid 19 Protocols
All teams will be required to provide their own teams hand sanitizers and antibacterial wipes. All players are to sanitize hands and the ball prior to the game. Waikato Touch Association will have sanitation stations on entry and exit of the fields, as well as at the registration desk.
Covid 19 Alert Level 1 - Play will continue – All teams will be required to register their players via the QR code each week, all team spectators/supporters/whanau will also be requested to use the QR code for contact tracing. Social distancing is encouraged and monitored by team managers. Shaking of hands at the end of the game is discouraged, however both teams are able to stand opposite each other, 2 meters distance and do their cheers.
Covid Alert Level 2 - Play will be restricted to Year 5&6 Grades only. Fields will be sectioned off, time frames will change to accommodate the arrival and departure of teams to and from each section. No spectators will be allowed. All teams will be required to register their attendance via the QR code and team list provided to WTA Module Coordinator by Wednesday 12 noon.
YEARS 7 & 8 INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL COMPETITION
Playing Venue: Swarbrick Park, Rifle Range Road, FRANKTON
Playing Dates: Monday October 18, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 = (6 Weeks) (NO PLAY LABOUR DAY 25th OCTOBER)
Playing Rounds: 4.30, 5.00, 5.30, 6.00, 6.30 The number of rounds will vary at each competition depending on number of fields/entries.
Game duration: Games will be 18 minutes each way with a 2 minute half time. There will be 7 minutes in between rounds.
Grades available: Year 7&8 Mixed (teams require minimum 2 girls on the field at all times)
Children are to wear their PE Uniform. Touch boots or sneakers are compulsory for all players. No Shoes, no play! No long skins allowed.
No team will be registered to play without an adult to coach or manage the team. A referee is also required for each game. Please consider taking one of these options on, as our children miss out on playing if there is no adult support.
Covid 19 Protocols
All teams will be required to provide their own teams hand sanitizers and antibacterial wipes. All players are to sanitize hands and the ball prior to the game. Waikato Touch Association will have sanitation stations on entry and exit of the fields, as well as at the registration desk.
Covid 19 Alert Level 1 & 2 - Play will continue – All teams will be required to register their players via the QR code each week, all team spectators/supporters/whanau will also be requested to use the QR code for contact tracing. Social distancing is encouraged and monitored by team managers. Shaking of hands at the end of the game is discouraged, however both teams are able to stand opposite each other, 2 meters distance and do their cheers.
Fees - $30-35 per player and will be confirmed when teams are. Payment due before start of play
Register online: https://www.marian.school.nz/2506/forms/4-touch-registration-form-term-4-2021/submissions/new
Registrations close 9am Friday 24 September 2021