Junior Tag League Rules

Junior Tag League is played in 3 Key age groupings that reflect the skills development expected for that Age;

  • Juniors - Under 9yrs
  • Junior Plus - 10-12yrs
  • Teen Tag - 13-15yrs

SUMMARY OF RULES BY AGE GROUP FOR JUNIOR TAG LEAGUE
Age Groupings Field Size Game Length
 No Marker Allowed Single Marker Allowed Dummy can’t get tagged Dummy can’t score No diving allowed Defence can’t move until 1st receiver touches Defence can’t move until dummy touches No kicking allowed in general play Kicking allowed on zero, on / after 4th
Junior Under 9yrs 50m long x 30m wide 2 x 13min halves                  
Junior Plus 10-12yrs 65m long x 40m wide 2 x 20min halves                  
Teen Tag 13-16yrs 65m long x 50m wide 2 x 20min halves                  

Junior Tag League Rules Summary;

  • Persons aged 16 years or under are eligible to play, with 17 years and above considered seniors.

  • 8 players on the field per team (minimum of 5)

  • Unlimited interchanges

  • Kick-off to be unassisted (holding the ball is not permitted)

  • Only players are permitted to be on the field during the game

  • Marker is not allowed in Junior U/9 competitions

  • Dummy half cannot score in Junior U/9 and Junior Plus U/12

  • Dummy half cannot be tagged in possession in Junior U/9 and Junior Plus U/12 (changeover will result)

  • Defensive line cannot move until first receiver or dummy half touches the ball in Junior U/9 and Junior Plus U/12 (penalty will result)

  • Kicking in general play is not allowed in Junior U/9 and Junior Plus U/12 (change over will result)

  • Kicking in general play permitted in Teen Tag

  • Contact is not permitted in defence or attacking play