Juniors - Competition
The Dubbo Touch Association is once again excited to be offering a Junior Touch competition again in 2023.
The competitions will commence on Monday 9th October 2023 with a Double-Header SF/GF (Grand Final) to be held on Monday 18th December.
DIVISIONS
Under 7’s | Born 2016, 2017 | 5 players on the field Half size field Recommended Min 7 - Max 8 players | Mixed, girls & boys teams encouraged to register however teams will play in one division. Thus is no separate division for boys, girls & mixed teams. |
Under 9’s | Born 2014, 2015 | ||
Under 11’s | Born 2012, 2013 | 6 players on the field Full size field Recommended Min 9 – max 12 players | |
Under 13’s | Born 2010, 20011 | ||
Under 15’s | Born 2008, 2009 |
Team Registrations are strongly recommended to guarantee participation in the junior competition. See Appendix 1: Team Registration Procedure (page 3).
Individual Registrations – Individual players can express interest to play however will only be accepted if:
- There is enough players available in a division to create a new team and a parent is committed to take on the coach/team manager responsibility
- A registered team have availability and agree to take additional players
There is no guarantee individual player’s will be accommodated, therefore to avoid disappoint register a team, find a team to register with or EOI ASAP as will be a first in best dressed policy.
Individual players wishing to express interest see Appendix 2: Individual Players Procedure (page 6). Individual players are not to register to a team unless they have approval from the team manager. If this occurs the individual player will be removed from the team and placed on the bottom of the wait list.
Cost
Early Bird: $100 per player – before 5pm on Sunday 16 July 2023
Registration Fee: $110 per player – after 5pm Sunday 16 July 2023
When registering you will be asked for a shirt size, please be accurate as this is the size you will receive and there will not be an opportunity to swap.
For more information on how to complete your registration, team requirements etc., please refer to the attached registration pack.
Any additional enquiries, please contact Michelle Roworth (Registrar) for any further assistance needed for registration registrar@dubbotouch.com
Important links:
Junior Competition Registration Pack
Tips for Coaches Referees of under 7s and under 9s
Dubbo Touch Player Code of Conduct
Dubbo Touch Junior Competition By Laws
For further information about the junior competition please contact the Junior Competition Director, Heidi Spratt at info@dubbotouch.com or 0404 088 042.
To nominate a forfeit
If your team is unable to field four or more players for a competition game teams can nominate a forfeit. This must be done by midday on the day of the competition to the Junior Competition Coordinator - Heidi Spratt on 0404 088 042. Please do not nominate forfeits via Facebook messenger or email as these aren't checked daily.
