Junior FAQs

Here we answer some basic questions you may have about the competition. Please take the time to read these to avoid any issues when your child commences playing.

How does my child join?

You have 2 options when your child is signing up to play Oztag which is all done online.
• Enter a Team
• Individuals (not part of a team yet)

Individuals

Players can sign on as an individual and we will find a team for you. PLEASE NOTE WHEN REGISTERING, REGISTER YOUR CHILD, NOT YOURSELF
Players can sign up with friends and we will keep you together.
Players only nominate friends they know are also individuals looking for a team.
We cannot place players into registered teams without managers authority.
Individuals will be notified of the team they are placed in AFTER registrations close. Players will receive a text message notifying team and shirt colour. Please be patient during this process.
We accept NSW Active Kids Vouchers and QLD Fair Play Vouchers.

Enter a Team

To register a team, the Team Manager must download the team sheet (CLICK HERE) and complete the team nomination in full to register the team. ONLY a fully completed nomination form secures the team.

Team Manager MUST SEND COMPLETED TEAM SHEET TO tweedcoast@oztag.com.
Team Manager to notify their players that team is created and when registrations will be closing (29 August 2026)
All parents to add their child themselves to the team created by their manager.
PLEASE NOTE WHEN REGISTERING, REGISTER YOUR CHILD, NOT YOURSELF. (When registering, USE child’s name for their username not email address. ie: johnsmith)
Updates will be sent to Team Managers regularly prior to start date.
Please do not sign on a team that is not a full team, 10+ players
We are able to keep small groups together where possible.
Teams with less then 10 players registered will be filled by us AFTER August 30.

Forgotten Password

I can’t remember my password. What do I do?

Search your emails for and email from “info@madgecko.com” or “mysportsedge.com”
You will find in the search results your username and password.
If you still can’t remember your username and password, please email tweedcoast@oztag.com with your name, DOB, email address requesting your password to be reset.
We will resend your password through the registration system. This request is not automated and will take time to process.
When you receive your username and password, please ensure that you write it down and keep it in a safe place.

Active Kids Vouchers

Click here to register with an Active Kids Voucher

NOTE: You CANNOT select your child’s team – we add them into their team

Am I able to register my child as an individual player?

Yes. Oztag helps place children individually into teams. We do our best to place your child into a team they will feel comfortable with.

Individual Players Allocations

We have a record of all players we have placed into teams. We aim to have ALL individuals placed in teams approx 10 days before the start of the competition. Team lists will be posted on this website and parents notified by text. Please be patient during this process. You will not be notified about your child’s individual placement any earlier.

When allocating we do our best to match friend with friends with the information we are given. Some individuals have been added to existing teams that needed 1or 2 to be topped up, these players have been notified already and the managers details have also been forwarded to them.
All other individuals that have registered looking for a team have now been allocated into teams that we have created.
If you’re a parent who would like to manage one of these teams please email us tweedcoast@oztag.com and we will pass on all players details to you so you could touch base before round 1 games. Not much to managing these teams, you can be our point of contact, create a messenger group etc. Players IN these teams are to make their way to their field and they will be met by the referee who will get the kids ready to play. This is the parents opportunity to meet and greet. We will need someone to manage the teams, so we will ask parents on the first round who could do that for us if not emailed before hand.

FOR ALLOCATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS: CLICK HERE

PLAYERS CAN NOT SWAP AND CHANGE BETWEEN TEAMS.

Registered Teams and Players

– The team you register in is the only team you can play in.
– There is to be no fill ins for teams.
– The game will immediately be Forfeited.
– You can play with Minimum of 5 players on the field.

What day is Oztag Played?

Monday: Starting Monday 14 September 2026 – U5/6s Mixed, Under 7/8s Mixed, U9/10s Boys & U9/10s Girls

Wednesday: Starting Wednesday 16 September 2026 – U11s, U12s, U13s, U14s & U15 Boys & Girls

SUPER SUNDAY: SUNDAY (To Be Confirmed) ALL teams will play 2 games.

How long does the Season go for?

10 Rounds

When is Oztag Played?

September – December

How long do the games go for?

Games run for 30 minutes (15 minutes halves)

Game Days and Times

Game start times begin from 4pm. Most likely the games times will be:

Mondays: 4:00pm, 4:35pm, 5:10pm & possibly 5:45pm

Wednesdays: 4:00pm, 4:35pm, 5:10pm, 5:45pm & possibly 6:20pm

Important – We will be playing during school holidays if required

*WE PLAY ON NSW DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME*

Game Times for divisions can change week to week so always check draws via our website.
– Scroll down Game days, Times and Results.
– Click Draw link for your day inside the red Table.
– Once in draw to make it easier to view your game time,
– Click SHOW DIVISIONS,
– Then select your Division EG 9 Girls, All 9 Girls games will appear (you can also type in your team name)
Draw Link Via Junior page of the Website
If a team can not make it for whatever reason one week please give us plenty of notice so we can contact your opposition.

Draws are automated so we can not create Byes for teams that are away on camps etc.

How much does Junior Oztag Cost?

Each player requires their own account.

Registration fees are non refundable. There is a TWO STEP process to register for each player.

1st Step – $25 annual Subscription fee

2nd Step – $95 Season fees

For details information on fees please click here.

Uniforms – shorts

Official Oztag Shorts MUST BE WORN to play (cost $30.00) or tights (cost $35.00). Available online at time of registering. Only Official Oztag shorts/tights to be worn during games. Players may be asked to leave the field if this requirement is not met. Merchandise is to be collected at Admin before prior to your game. Please allow enough time during the first few rounds for collection.

ALL SHORTS/TIGHTS to be picked up on collection days at Tweed Coast Oztag Admin at the playing venue: DATES TBA via Facebook & Instagram pages – NO DELIVERY

ONLY OFFICIAL OZTAG SHORTS CAN BE WORN. PLAYERS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PLAYING FIELD IF INCORRECT SHORTS ARE WORN.

NO LEAGUE TAG SHORTS – NO 3P TAG SHORTS – NO DAF CUP SHORTS – NO HOME-MADE SHORTS – NO BELTS

Uniforms – shirts

Shirts All players must wear the same coloured numbered shirts. Tweed Coast Oztag DO NOT provide team shirts. Teams are to organise and team delegate to advise TCO. Teams are to organise their shirts. Yes we need numbers on the shirts. (Communication for refs) For new teams we just put together, this can be discussed during round 1 so any shirt is ok for the first week. Mums and Dads Introduce yourself to each other on the sidelines.
Shirt Suggestion: Same colour shirts from Best and Less, Iron on numbers. Black permanent Maker works well also for numbers. NOTE: Individuals placed on teams will be allocated a shirt colour to match that of the team they were placed on.
Footwear No metal or screw in stud type shoes allowed. Sandshoes are allowed but not recommended due to players not having a good grip.

Referees and Parents/Coaches

Unless it is help with substitutions there is never a reason for a parent to approach a referee during or after a game. If you have a question please ask an official around the fields or at Admin. We will not tolerate anybody Speaking/Heckling/Abusing from a sideline at a referee. Nobody is to walk onto a field no matter the circumstance. This is a social sport for kids to enjoy themselves, not watch adults embarrass themselves

Social Media and Wet Weather Information

Please like and follow us on our FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM pages.

A lot of information can be found on these INCLUDING QUICK WET WEATHER UPDATES. Please do not call or text Tweed Oztag if it’s raining. We update as soon as a decision is made. Usually after 2pm or when council update their website, in the case of Storms we will post ASAP. If there is NO update, we are ON!

What divisions are available for my child to play in?

U5/6 & U7/8 Mixed can be ANY mix of boys & girls, all boys or girls is also acceptable.

U9/10s, U11s, U12s, U13s, U14s, U15s Boys and Girls
Example: If you turn 10 in 2026 you are in the U10s
Players can play up an age division just not down a division.

YEAR BORN DIVISION

2021/2020/2019 U6/7 Boys & Girls

2018 U8 Boys & Girls

2017 U9 Boys & Girls

2016 U10 Boys & Girls

2015 U11 Boys & Girls

2014 U12 Boys & Girls

2013 U13 Boys & Girls

2012 U14 Boys & Girls

2011 U15 Boys & Girls

Will Semi & Grand finals be played?

Finals will only be played in division’s U10s and above for both Boys and Girls
The U5/6, U7, U8 & U9 divisions are non-competitive age groups. This means no official competition ladders or score is kept.

My child wants to play with friends that are OLDER can he/she do this?

We do not encourage this, however as long as the parents and the child are happy to do this we have no problem as long as parent’s consent is given.

Can I make sure that my child is placed into a team with their friend?

We will do everything we can but in some cases it is not possible due to teams being full.
We do have a very high success rating at making this possible.

My daughter wants to play in a boy’s team. Can she?

We do not encourage this, however as long as the parents and the child are happy to do this we have no problem as long as parent’s consent is given.

Who & What is a Delegate?

They are your team & our team contact (team manager). We have many parents that sign up as a delegate to help organize a team to pass on any game times or any relevant information concerning draws etc.

Does Oztag provide Coaches?

Being a social sport, Oztag does not have coaches. We do however have development officers who assist teams grasp the basics of the game each afternoon we play. Just come up and see the admin desk to organise someone to assist your team.

Will my child need to be graded?

Oztag does not grade team or players. Oztag is a social sport designed for children to make up teams so that they can play with their friends. We have teams made up from school class friends, winter sport teams (netball, Rugby league, Rugby Union, Soccer etc.) and from individuals signing up.

Does my child need to attend training each week?

No training days are scheduled for players. It is up to individual teams to arrange their own training days if they choose to do so. The majority of team’s do not train at all.

My child is interested in Representative Oztag?

Please see our Representative Tab on our website click here

Parking

Please do not park across emergency entry’s onto the fields. Please do not park people in or across driveways. Also be very careful in car parks as the precinct is very busy most afternoons and kids can run out without thinking sometimes.

Helpful Information for all Players and Families

The first 2 weeks at Junior Oztag can be busy. Patience and a smile is your friend during this time.

– If you are buying shorts 1st round please do before YOUR Childs time slot. Eg 4.35pm game please purchase after the 4pm game has started.

– Parents please stay off fields while the kids are playing and after the games, the Refs will look after the kids.

– Please take your rubbish with you when you leave.

– Check the website and become familiar with the Junior page.

– Fields will be numbered with Flags.

– We provide the tags and balls for all fields and games.

– In older age groups we score using our online system and our refs use their phones for that.

– If you still have any questions, please email us CLICK HERE