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CONTENTS The Tasman Rugby Union incorporates the sub unions of Marlborough & Nelson Bays

GENERAL INFORMATION Tasman Rugby Staff Directory 2 Tasman Union Board of Directors 4 MSU Board of Directors 4 NBSU Council of Delegates 5 Judicial Panel 5 Referees Association 6 Maori Rugby 6 Marlborough JAB Delegates 7 Nelson Bays JAB Delegates 7 Union History 8 Life Members 8 Tasman Senior Club Rules 30 - 39 Tasman Trophy Draws 40 - 42 Tasman Age Grade Rules 43 - 52 Code of Ethics 53 - 59 Health & Safety Match Day 60

TASMAN CLUBS Awatere 11 Buccaneers 11 Central 12 Collingwood 12 Garin College 13 Golden Bay High School 13 Harlequins 13 Huia 14 Kaikoura 15 Kaikoura High School 15 Marist 16

Marlborough Boys College 16 Marlborough Girls College 16 Motueka High School 17 Motueka United 17 Moutere 18 Murchison 18 Nayland College 19 Nelson 19 Nelson College 20 Nelson College for Girls 20 Pelorus 20 Queen Charlotte College 21 Rangers 21 Renwick 22 Riwaka 23 Stoke 23 Takaka 24 Tapawera 24 Waimea College 26 Waimea Old Boys 26 Waitohi 27 Wanderers 27 Cover Photos: Courtesy of Shuttersport , Collingwood RFC and Lisa Brown

Tasman Rugby Union are fully committed to providing fair and equitable op-

portunity for all players to play in a meaningful competition and make all of

their decisions based on what is best for the overall growth and develop-

ment of Rugby within our region.

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TRU STAFF DIRECTORY Nelson Office: Trafalgar Park Lane, Nelson, PO Box 7157 Phone 03 5487030 Marlborough Office: Lansdowne Road ,Blenheim, PO Box 459 Phone 03 5784070

Email: [email protected]

Name Role Mobile/DD Email

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Tony Lewis Chief Executive 021 515448 [email protected]

RUGBY OPERATIONS

Steve Mitchell Rugby Operations & Competitions Manager

027 5463304 [email protected]

Jo MacLean Rugby Operations & Competitions Administrator


Mike Lash Referee Education Officer 027 3167660 [email protected]

George Vance Age Grade & Schools Co-ordinator 027 2911993 [email protected]

COMMUNITY RUGBY

Kahu Marfell Community Rugby Manager 027 2492332

[email protected]

Richard Harris Rugby Development Officer - Marlborough


Mark Cochrane Rugby Development Officer– Nelson


George Vance Rugby Development Officer -Womens (Tasman)


Wendy Lindstrom Community Rugby Administrator 021 954759 [email protected]

Andrew Goodman Skills Coach 027 3167353 [email protected]

Nevin Price Community Rugby Analysis 029 7703415 [email protected]

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Name Role Mobile/DD Email

PROFESSIONAL RUGBY

Andrew Goodman Skills Coach 027 3167353 [email protected]

Chris Goodman Crusader Academy Co-ordinator


Martyn Vercoe Makos Team Manager 021 1119870 [email protected]

Patrick Smith Professional Development Manager


Brodie Hewlett Analyst 021 881590 [email protected]

Candace Donovan Tasman RU Physio (03) 548 1221 c/- Sports Therapy

Kirsty Stewart Tasman RU Doctor (03) 547 7488 c/- Stoke Medical Centre

COMMERCIAL & MARKETING

Les Edwards Commercial & Marketing Manager

03 546 3372 021 412335

[email protected]

Martyn Vercoe Commercial Manager - Blenheim Tasman Makos Team Manager


FINANCIAL

Peter Van Den Bogaardt Finance & Grants Manager 03 546 3370 027 2323693

[email protected]

Helen Dwyer Executive Assistant 03 548 7030 [email protected]

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BOARD of DIRECTORS Name Contact 1 Email

Ken Beams (Chairman) 027 2432956 [email protected]

Tony Woodall 027 4374039 [email protected]

Wayne Young 021 332677 [email protected]

Tony Healey 027 6644338 [email protected]

Scott Ford 027 4438527 [email protected]

George Millar 027 5666450 [email protected]

Scott Gibbons 021 2215109 [email protected]

MARLBOROUGH SUB UNION BOARD

The Marlborough Sub Union Board members are nominated by affiliated clubs and elected by MRSU stake holders to govern club & sub union representative rugby in Marlborough.

Position Name Contact 1 Email

President John Tapp 027 2423894 [email protected]

Chairman Peter Heagney 027 2472639 [email protected]

Secretary Vicki Harrison-Jones 021 767482 [email protected]

Members Laurin Gane 027 4873153 [email protected]

Dean Fielding 027 2183045 [email protected]

Warren Cairns 021 838635 [email protected]

Dave McCormick 027 4610234 [email protected]

Andrew Lawson 021 563428 [email protected]

Nev Gane [email protected]

Patron Ewen Robinson [email protected]

TRU rep Wayne Young 021 332677 [email protected]

TRU rep George Millar 027 5666450 [email protected]

Referees Joe Bancroft 021 378846 [email protected]

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NELSON BAYS COUNCIL of DELEGATES

Club Name Contact 1 Email

President Jeff Rackley 03 548 0200 [email protected]

Buccaneers TBC

Collingwood Garth Strange 027 3555455 [email protected]

Garin College Brad Allam 027 9594531 [email protected]

Huia Vai Aukafolau 027 2600045 [email protected]

Marist Peter McGrath 027 4416544 [email protected]

Motueka High Mark Kelly 021 1145152 [email protected]

Motueka United John Katene 021 1632968 [email protected]

Murchison Tony Peacock 03 5239544 [email protected]

Nayland College TBC

Nelson Kerry Strange 027 3220840 [email protected]

Nelson College Peter Grigg 021 301058 [email protected]

Nelson Bays JAB Tim King 027 2448202 [email protected]

Nelson Bays Refs Chris Buckley 03 5484328 ext 41124 [email protected]

Rangers Cameron Strange [email protected]

Riwaka Nookie Hannen 03 5289672 [email protected]

Stoke Anthony Williams 021 313 431 [email protected]

Takaka Duncan McKenzie 027 4667572 [email protected]

Tapawera Steve Semmens 03 5224332 [email protected]

Waimea College Daniel Hobbs 027 5325586 [email protected]

Waimea OB TBC

Wanderers Frazer Lochhead 027 4392035 [email protected]

The council, consisting of one member from each affiliated club or school in the region, administers and oversees NBRSU club competitions works to foster and develop the game. The council elects a chairman and meetings are

JUDICIAL PANEL Members of the Judicial Panel have the power to act in the name of the Tasman Rugby Union to hear and determine disciplinary proceedings for the Union in the following circumstances: Ordering Off of Players Illegal or Foul Play Temporary Suspension of a Player Misconduct Complaints Referees Calling off Matches Referee Reports on individual indiscretions. Panel Members: Craig Stevenson, Michael Vesty, Craig Morris, Emma Riddel, Karl Parfitt, Mark Brown and Brent Marshall.

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REFEREES

Title Name Contact 1 Email

Tasman Referees Chairman Paul Gurr 029 4877328 [email protected]

Referee Manager/ Tasman Appointments Manager

Michael Lash 027 3167660 [email protected]

Tasman Area Representative/ Tasman Appointments Officer

Joe Bancroft 021 378846 [email protected]

Tasman Area Representative Kelvin Deaker 027 2067886 [email protected]

Tasman Area Representative Phil Wylie 021 1920176 [email protected]

Nelson Club Delegate Chris Buckley 03 5484328 [email protected]

Marlborough Club Delegate Joe Bancroft 021 378846 [email protected]

THE SEDDON SHIELD The Seddon Shield tournament was first held in 1906 and originally involved teams from Marlborough, West Coast, Buller and Nelson. Each team contributed to a fund to purchase a trophy in memory of Prime Minister Richard Seddon, a keen rugby supporter, who died that year. Golden Bay Motueka was added in 1922 subsequently amalgamating with Nelson to form Nelson Bays and returning the Shield to a four team competition in 1969. Nelson Bays currently hold the shield.

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MARLBOROUGH JAB DELEGATES

The Junior Advisory Board (JAB) consists of a delegate from each club and its members are responsible for governing Junior Rugby in their respective sub union.

Title Name Phone Email

Chairman Ngaire Lawson 021 519505 [email protected]

Awatere Ngaire Lawson 021 519505 [email protected]

Central Matt Flight 021 689990 [email protected]

Harlequins Wendy Linstrom Tom Kelly

021 954759

[email protected] [email protected]

Kaikoura Shane Jones 021 2222106 [email protected]

Moutere Mark Taggart 021 0450427 [email protected]

Pelorus Amber Templeman 03 5742686 [email protected]

Renwick Brenna Nation 027 4794513 [email protected]

Waitohi Donna Sio Jason Hillgrove

021 1710153 027 6854796


NELSON BAYS JAB DELEGATES

The Junior Advisory Board (JAB) consists of a delegate from each club and its members are responsible for governing Junior Rugby in their respective sub union.


Chairman Tim King 027 2448202 [email protected]

Huia

Kendall Riley 027 4165291

[email protected]

Marist Veneeta Maskill 027 4800339 [email protected]

Motueka United Stephen Stout 027 4582381 [email protected]

Murchison Brent Wilson 027 2465251 [email protected]

Nelson Lee Hall 021 2866855 [email protected]

Rangers Sarah Thomas 022 0486828 [email protected]

Riwaka Kerry Hay Jo Sturgeon

027 2016640 027 2573333


Stoke Dani Hampson 027 8449483 [email protected]

Takaka Michael Reynish Ann McKenzie

027 2757029 03 5259981


Tapawera Judy Benjamin 027 3746914 [email protected]

Waimea OB Bevan Muollo 027 4351522 [email protected]

Wanderers Rhys Horncastle 027 5542344 [email protected]

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The Tasman Rugby Union was officially formed in December 2005 as an amalgamation of the Nelson Bays and Marlborough Rugby Unions. This was primarily done to allow the region to field a team (The Tasman Makos) in New Zealand’s premier provincial rugby competition. The Tasman Rugby Union is now able to offer greater re-source to coaches, administrators and players at all levels and clear pathways for development and representative honors. In 2013 the Tasman Makos won the championship trophy gaining promotion to the prem-iership competition, they have been finalists in the premiership in 2014 and 2016.

Tasman Life Members: Max Spence, Kieran Keane

Nelson was host to New Zealand’s first official game of rugby in 1870. Fifteen years later the Nelson Rugby Football Union was formed, becoming the nation’s sixth provincial union. Golden Bay Motueka operated its own union from 1920 until 1969 when it joined with Nelson to form Nelson Bays. Nelson Bays has twice won the NPC division two competition (1999 and 2004) and has also achieved wins against touring international sides, Tonga in 1969, Italy in 1980 and a draw with Scotland in 2000 . The Sub Union representative team, “The Griffins” continues to wear the Red Griffin logo and play in the Blue and White Nelson Bays uniform. Life Members: Errol Beattie, Murray Sturgeon, Henry Clark, Max Spence, Don Fowler, Hector Whitwell, George Sturgeon

The Marlborough Rugby Football Union was formed in 1888 with Lansdowne Park officially opened two years later. Notable moments at Lansdowne include a victory over the much vaunted French team in 1968, defense of the Ranfurly Shield following the famous victory in 1973 over an All Black stud-ded Canterbury team, and winning back- to- back national sevens titles in 1975 and 1976. The” Red Devils” sub union representative side currently wears a red jersey, white shorts and red socks with white tops. Life Members: Ewen Robinson (Patron), John Sutherland, Ramon Sutherland, Mark Weaver, Ralph Caulton, Doug Saul, Graeme Taylor, Kelly Landon Lane, Mark Peters, Peter Baker, Brian Dwyer, Sandy Templeman, Trevor Gilmore.

UNION HISTORY

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Tasman Rugby Union are fully committed to providing fair and equitable op-

portunity for all players to play in a meaningful competition and make all of

their decisions based on what is best for the overall growth and develop-

ment of Rugby within our region.

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AWATERE

Founded: 1906

Playing Strip: Green and Gold Jersey, Green Shorts, Green Socks with Gold Tops East Coast: Gold, Red and Green jersey, Navy Shorts, Red Socks

Headquarters: 5 Seymour St, Seddon Postal Address: 9 Redwood St, Seddon Home Ground: Seddon Domain


Chairman Terry Renner 027 2267238 [email protected]

Secretary Susan Pope 027 8376850 [email protected]

Treasurer Bernadette Gilmore 027 6886533 [email protected]

Club Captain Andrew Jones 03 575 7606 [email protected]

JAB Delegate Ngaire Lawson 021 519505 [email protected]

Div 1 Coach (East Coast)

Steve Crockett 021 0660397 [email protected]

Div 1 Manager Simon Muir 021 422207 [email protected]

Div 2 Manager Hamish Blackwell 021 998440 [email protected]


President Bob Neighbours 021 490592 [email protected]

Treasurer Andy Jennings 027 4971695 [email protected]

Club Captain Barry Milne 027 2885605 [email protected]

Founded: 1950

Playing Strip: Red, white, blue hooped jersey and socks, blue shorts Headquarters: Tasman Rugby Union Home Ground: Neale Park Postal Address: 3/52 Tasman St, Nelson Phone: 03 5480931

BUCCANEERS

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CENTRAL

Founded: 1906

Playing Strip: Light blue jersey, dark blue shorts, light blue socks with dark blue hoops Headquarters: Lansdowne Park, Blenheim Home Ground: Lansdowne Park Postal Address: Lansdowne St, Blenheim Email: [email protected]


President Ron McPherson 03 578 1752 [email protected]

Operations Manager Mike O’Brien 027 4323075 [email protected]

Treasurer Natalie White 027 8132233 [email protected]

Club Captain Bill Matthews 021 1086039 [email protected]

JAB Delegate Matthew Flight 021 689990 [email protected]

Div 1 Coach Baz Henare 029 2233671 [email protected]

Div 1 Manager Kerry Maxwell 027 4361131 [email protected]

Div 2/Womens Coach Pete Watson 021 2411465 [email protected]

Founded: 1889

Playing Strip: Black and Gold Hooped Jersey, Black Shorts Headquarters: Collingwood Recreation Grounds, Golden Bay Home Ground: Collingwood Rec Postal Address: RD1 Collingwood Phone: (03) 524 8056 Email: [email protected]


President Mark Strange 027 4315463 [email protected]

Vice President/Senior Coach Graeme Miller 027 7134809 [email protected]

Secretary Shelley Pomeroy 027 4480144 [email protected]

Treasurer Pete Watkins 021 02726573 [email protected]

Patron/COD Delegate Garth Strange 027 3555455 [email protected]

Club Captain Jayden Strange 027 9637408 [email protected]

Div 2 Manager Roz Miller 027 3844622 [email protected]

COLLINGWOOD

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Founded: 2002

Playing Strip: Black with Maroon Trim, Gold School Crest Headquarters: Garin College, 35 Champion Rd, Richmond, Nelson Home Ground: Garin College Postal Address: 35 Champion Rd, Richmond


Sports Director Brad Allam 027 9594531 [email protected]

GARIN COLLEGE


Sport Co-ordinator Cherie Chamberlain [email protected]

GOLDEN BAY HIGH

HARLEQUINS

Founded: 1944 (Amalgamation of Opawa RFC, Old Boys RFC and Redwood RFC)

Playing Strip: Jersey and Socks Black with Red, Yellow and Blue Stripes, Black Shorts Headquarters: Lansdowne Park, Blenheim Home Ground: Lansdowne Park Postal Address: PO Box 603, Blenheim


President Bruce Muir 021 943554 [email protected]

Secretary Pierre Vienings 021 02870743 [email protected]

Club Patron Taff Clifford

Club Captain Lee Mason 027 2887809 [email protected]

JAB Delegate Wendy Lindstrom 021 954759 [email protected]

JAB Delegate Tom Kelly [email protected]

Div 1 Coach Wayne Gibson 021 397004 [email protected]

Div 1 Manager Greg Carpenter 027 7733013 [email protected]

Playing Strip: Gold and Green Home Ground: Golden Bay Hign School Headquarters: 12 Waitapu Road, Takaka Phone: (03) 5259914 Website: www.gbh.school.nz Email: [email protected]

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President Mark Kelly 021 1145152 [email protected]

Vice Chairman/Chairperson Dion Iorns 021 527471 [email protected]

Club Administrator/Treasurer Avei Douglas 021 08368401 [email protected]

Club Manager Grant Inglis [email protected]

Club Captain Willie Snowden 027 2104864 [email protected]

JAB Delegate Kendall Riley 0274165291 [email protected]

JAB Club Captain Kelly Atkins [email protected]

Club Delegate Vai Aukafolau 027 2600045 [email protected]

Kahurangi Coach Chris Binns 027 2067263 [email protected]

Kahurangi Asst Coach Logan Balsom Brendan Smith

021 2978887

Kahurangi Manager Dean Walker 027 8176751 [email protected]

Div 2 Coach Geoff Shand 027 2263520 [email protected]

Div 2 Manager Leanne McIntosh 027 5286250 [email protected]

Women’s Contact Mark Kelly 021 1145152 [email protected]

Playing Strip: Green and White Headquarters: Huia Clubrooms, 186 High St, Motueka Home Ground: Sports Park Motueka Postal Address: PO Box 82, Motueka Phone: (03) 528 9686 Email: [email protected]

HUIA

Founded 1906

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KAIKOURA

Founded: 1877

Playing Strip: Red and blue hooped jersey and socks, red shorts Headquarters: Takahanga Domain Home Ground: Takahanga Domain Postal Address: PO Box 117, Kaikoura Email: [email protected]


Acting President Richard Cotter 021 0423423 [email protected]

Secretary/Treasurer Sheena Hamilton 027 3221153 [email protected]

Patron Kerry Harris 03 3195114

Senior Club Captain Dean Hamilton 027 3221150 [email protected]

JAB Club Captain Mark Fissenden 027 2298537 [email protected]

JAB Delegate Shane Jones 021 2222106 [email protected]

Div 2 Coach Colin Timms 03 3195675

Div 2 Manager Dean Hamilton 027 3221150 [email protected]

KAIKOURA HIGH SCHOOL Founded: 1971

Playing Strip: Headquarters: Rorrisons Road, Kaikoura 7340 Home Ground: Kaikoura High School Postal Adress: PO Box 61, Kaikoura Phone: (03) 3195138 Website: www.kaikourahigh.school.nz


Rugby Contact Mike Lawrie [email protected]

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MARLBOROUGH BOYS COLLEGE Founded: 1900

Playing Strip: Navy Blue and Gold Headquarters: Marlborough Boys College Home Ground: Marlborough Boys College Postal Address: 5 Stephenson St, Blenheim Phone: (03) 578 0119 Email: [email protected]


Sports Director Josh Harrison [email protected]

1st XV Coach Gray Cornelius 021 2601974 [email protected]

1st XV Manager Ma’ara Ave [email protected]

2nd XV Coach Philip Kotze [email protected]

Club President Mitch Gardiner 029 2012523 [email protected]


Chairman Chris Thornley 021 709626 [email protected]

Vice Chairman/Treasurer Libby Cuccurullo 0221638707 [email protected]

Secretary Melaney Oldfield 0278254396 [email protected]

Senior Club Captain Sam Burling 027 6661070 [email protected]

JAB Club Captain Veneeta Maskell 027 4800339 [email protected]

JAB Club Delegate Graeme Davidson 027 4335014 [email protected]

COD Delegate Peter McGrath 0274416544 [email protected]

Div 1 Coach Anthony Holder 027 2297266 [email protected]

Div 2 Coach Seta Sauira 027 7066444 [email protected]

Age Grade Co-ordinator Brad Allam 027 9594531 [email protected]

Founded: 1945

Playing Strip: Emerald Green with Black Stripes, Black Shorts, Emerald Socks with white bands Headquarters: Hathaway Terrace, Nelson Home Ground: Tahunanui & Trafalgar Park, Nelson Postal Address: PO Box 470, Nelson 7040 Phone: (03) 5477196 Email: [email protected] Web Page: www.maristnelson.co.nz

MARIST

mailto:[email protected]

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MARLBOROUGH GIRLS COLLEGE Founded: 1963

Playing Strip: Postal Address: 21 McLauchland St, Springlands Home Ground: Marlborough Girls College Website: www.mcg.school.nz Phone: (03) 520 8448 Email: [email protected]


Rugby Contact Mark Mason [email protected]


Chairman Leeon Johnston 021 460294 [email protected]

TIC Brian Jones 027 2296595 [email protected]

Club Delegate Mark Kelly 021 1145152 [email protected]

Secretary Leanne McIntosh 027 5286250 [email protected]

Treasurer Lisa Brown 027 8129568 [email protected]

Founded: 1955

Playing Strip: Black and Gold Sublimate Headquarters: Grey St, Motueka Home Ground: Motueka High School Postal Address: Grey St, Motueka

MOTUEKA HIGH SCHOOL


President Joe Taingahue 021 1110272 [email protected]

Club Captain/JAB Delegate Stephen Stout 021 4582381 [email protected]

Secretary/JAB Administrator Erin Stout 027 3796877 [email protected]

Div 2 Manager Shane Eggers 021 633924 [email protected]

Founded: 1930

Playing Strip: Black, Red and White Stripe Headquarters: 7 Manoy Street, Motueka Home Ground: Sports Park Motueka Postal Address: PO Box 6050, Riwaka Phone: (03) 528 9322

MOTUEKA UNITED

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MURCHISON Founded: 1906

Playing Strip: Maroon with Gold Headquarters: Murchison Sport & Rec Centre Home Ground: Murchison Domain Postal Address: PO Box 70, Murchison Phone: (03) 5239453


President Alex Monahan 03 5239249 [email protected]

Club Delegate/Vice President Tony Peacock 027 4296551 [email protected]

Secretary Julia Sara 022 3446208 [email protected]

Treasurer Kadie Pettigrew 021 2244047 [email protected]

Div 2 Coach (Country Combined) Kevin Davis 027 2781800 [email protected]

Asst Coach (Country Combined) Tony Peacock 03 5239544 [email protected]

MOUTERE Founded: 1906

Playing Strip: Black and white hooped jersey and socks, black shorts Headquarters: Awarua Park, Spring Creek Email: [email protected] Home Ground: Awarua Park, Spring Creek Postal Address: PO Box 486, Blenheim


President Dave McCormick 027 4610234 [email protected]

Secretary Shelly McCormick 021 414426 [email protected]

Treasurer Diane Woolf 021 985660 [email protected]

JAB Delegate Mark Taggart 021 0450427 [email protected]

JAB Administrator Laurin Palatchie 022 6092799 [email protected]

Div 1 Coach Dave McCormick 027 4610234 [email protected]

Div 1 Manager Laurin Gane 027 4873153 [email protected]

Div 2 Coach Jason Bird 027 9124360

Div 2 Manager Wayne Taylor 027 5705412 [email protected]

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NAYLAND COLLEGE Founded: 2003

Playing Strip: Maroon and Grey, Maroon Shorts Home Ground: Nayland College Postal Address: 166 Nayland Rd, Stoke Phone: (03) 547 9769 Email: [email protected]


TIC Rugby Nathan Gargiulo 022 4386903 [email protected]

Rugby Development Brendan Asomua-Goodman 027 7786307 [email protected]

Stoke Rugby Liaison Kim Biggs 021 901991 [email protected]


President Shane Graham 027 2809125 [email protected]

Vice President Brett Newcombe 021 926 624 [email protected]

Chairman Mike Rollo 027 4352927 [email protected]

Secretary Vikki Amberger 021 0254 7722 [email protected]

Treasurer John Brydon 021 770574 [email protected]

Club Delegate Kerry Strange 027 3220840 [email protected]

Senior Club Captain Tony Gargiulo 021 451526 [email protected]

JAB Chairman/Delegate Lee Hall 021 2866855 [email protected]

Div 1 Coach Kade Heke 027 6552225 [email protected]

Div 1 Assistant Coach Chris Pugh 027 2408821 [email protected]

Div 1 Manager Stuart Dayman 03 548 8554 [email protected]

Div 2 Coach Grant Crossett 027 256 6230 [email protected]

Div 2 Assist Coaches Murray Roeske Jason Kinaston

027 2434312 027 3751888

- [email protected]

Founded: 1868

Playing Strip: Navy Blue Jersey, White Shorts, Black Socks with White Stripes Headquarters: 5 Trafalgar Park Lane, Nelson Home Ground: Trafalgar Park Postal Address: PO Box 515, Nelson Phone: 03 5481349 Website: www.nelsonrugbyfootballclub.co.nz

NELSON

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NELSON COLLEGE Founded: 1946

Playing Strip: Cambridge blue and Oxford blue hooped jersey, black shorts Home Ground: Nelson College Postal Address: Private Bag 16, Nelson Phone: (03) 548 3099 Email: [email protected]


President Gary O’Shea 03 5483099 extn 822 [email protected]

Secretary Sandra Gargiulo 03 5483099 extn 826 [email protected]

TIC Rugby/Club Dele-gate

Peter Grigg 021 301058 [email protected]

1st XV Coach Warren Johnston 022 0261604 [email protected]

NELSON COLLEGE FOR GIRLS Founded: 1883

Playing Strip: Address: 400 Trafalgar St South, Nelson Home Ground: Nelson Girls College Postal Address: PO Box 842, Nelson Phone: (03) 5483104 Email: [email protected]


Director of Sport Jon Routhan [email protected]

PELORUS Founded: 1953

Playing Strip: Royal Blue Jersey, Black Shorts, Black Socks with Royal Blue Tops Home Ground: Canvastown Domain Postal Address: PO Box 25, Rai Valley Phone: (03) 571 6047


Chairman Denis Marfell 027 2770344 [email protected]

Secretary/ Treasurer Noel Wallace 03 5716047 [email protected]

Club Captain Robin Templeman 03 5742507

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QUEEN CHARLOTTE COLLEGE

Playing Strip: Green and Blue Headquarters: Queen Charlotte College Home Ground: Queen Charlotte College Postal Address: 173 Waikawa Rd, Picton Phone: (03) 573 6558 Email: [email protected]


Sport & Recreation Co-ordinator

Gary Timms 03 5738365 [email protected]

RANGERS

Founded: 2002

Playing Strip: Orange Jersey with Black Stripe, Black Shorts, Orange Socks with Black Top Headquarters: Moutere Hills Community Centre Home Ground: Upper Moutere Domain Postal Address: P O Box 21 Upper Moutere Phone: 021 1529486 Email: [email protected]


President Anne Grange 021 1529486 [email protected]

Secretary Rachel Berry [email protected]

Treasurer Clare Jones 021 1464971 [email protected]

Club Delegate Cameron Strange [email protected]

JAB Delegate Sarah Thomas 022 0486828 [email protected]

Div 2 Coach (Country Combined) Kevin Davis 027 2781800 [email protected]

Div 2 Asst Coach Mark Forward 027 4229949 [email protected]

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President Chris Hammond 027 5736282 [email protected]

Vice President Nick Dickson 027 3456590 [email protected]

Secretary Jodi Robbins 021 833048 [email protected]

Treasurer Karim Valencia 027 9659677 [email protected]

Club Captain Will McGruddy 027 2857514 [email protected]

JAB Delegate Brenna Nation 027 4794513 [email protected]

MRSU Delegate Hamish McDonald 027 6372289 [email protected]

Player Recruitment Robert Harrison Jones 021 620282 [email protected]

Div 1 Coach Glenn Blackmore 021 984299 [email protected]

Div 1 Manager Assistant Manager

Dean Fielding Duane Hamilton

027 2183045 021 2973750

[email protected]

Div 2 Coach Brad Hughson 027 8124398 [email protected]

Div 2 Manager

Brendan Guyton

027 2203103

[email protected]

Founded: 1990

Playing Strip: Jersey and Socks Green with White Checks, Black Shorts Headquarters: Renwick Domain Home Ground: Renwick Domain Postal Address: PO Box 73, Renwick Phone: (03) 572 8618 Email Address: [email protected]

RENWICK

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RIWAKA Founded: 1946

Playing Strip: Blue and white Headquarters: Riwaka Recreation Centre Home Ground: Cooks Recreation Reserve Postal Address: PO Box 6024 Riwaka, 7042 Phone: (03) 528 8300

Title Name Mobile Email

President Andy Drummond 021 614915 [email protected]

Vice President Joss Fry 027 5286054 [email protected]

Chairman Nick Fry 021 2840222 [email protected]

Treasurer Karen Sixtus 027 4103306 [email protected]

TRU Delegate Nookie Hannen 03 528 8776 (wk) [email protected]

Club Capt/Development Officer

Tito Elisara 020 40856175 [email protected]

JAB Delegate Kerry Hay 027 2016640 [email protected]

JAB administration Jo Sturgeon 027 2573333 [email protected]

Div 2 Coach Sam Hannan 027 6993324 [email protected]

Div 2 Manager Justin Scott 021 369288 [email protected]

Founded: 1946

Playing Strip: Jersey: Red & maroon with white, red shorts, red socks with maroon cap Headquarters: Corner Main Road and Songer St, Stoke Email: [email protected] Website: www.stokerugby.co.nz

STOKE


President Patrick Power 021 914732 [email protected]

Operations Manager Kim Biggs 021 901 991 [email protected]

Club Delegate Anthony Williams 021 313 431 [email protected]

Club Captain Kyle Whiting 027 2321716 [email protected]

JAB Club Captain Danielle Hampson 027 8449483 [email protected]

Div 1 Coach Graham Pitman 027 5317915 [email protected]

Div 1 Manager Andy Dwyer 029 5284422 [email protected]

Div 2 Manager Rick Polglase 027 2244721 [email protected]






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TAKAKA Founded: 1964

Playing Strip: Royal Blue and Red Headquarters: Takaka Recreation Park Home Ground: Takaka Recreation Park Postal Address: PO Box 67, Takaka Email: [email protected] Website: www.sporty.co.nz/takakarugby


Chairman Robert Chubb 027 3837129 [email protected]

Secretary Clarissa Gray 027 2112535 [email protected]

Treasurer Anne McKenzie 03 5259981 [email protected]

Club & Age Grade Delegate

Duncan McKenzie 03 5259981 [email protected]

JAB Delegate Michael Reynish 027 2757029 [email protected]

Div 2 Coach Anthony Tait 027 6116295 [email protected]

Div 2 Manager Richard Houston 027 6156693 [email protected]


President/Club Delegate Steve Semmens 027 9638838 [email protected]

Secretary Dave Muru 03 522 4230 [email protected]

Treasurer Tania Higgins 03 5224587 [email protected]

JAB Delegate Judy Benjamin 03 522 4445 [email protected]

Div 2 Coach (Country Combined) Kevin Davis 027 2781800

[email protected]

Founded: 1936

Playing Strip: Green jersey with gold stripes, black shorts, green and gold socks Headquarters: Maitai Crescent, Tapawera Home Ground: Tapawera Domain Postal Address: PO Box 18, Tapawera Email: [email protected] Phone: 03 5224944

TAPAWERA

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Sports Director Daniel Hobbs 027 5325586 [email protected]

Teacher in Charge Graeme Smith 021 2302880 [email protected]

Founded: 1959

Playing Strip: Green and Gold Headquarters: Waimea College Home Ground: Waimea College Postal Address: Salisbury Road Richmond

WAIMEA COLLEGE


Honorary President Zane Beloe

Club Manager Wayne Oldham 027 4817237 [email protected]

Secretary/Treasurer Peter Callander 027 3406795 [email protected]

JAB Club Captain Marc Hunter 027 5444718 [email protected]

JAB Club Delegate Bevan Muollo 027 4351522 [email protected]

JAB Administrator Ange Huhu 027 6606966 [email protected]

Div 1 Coaches Mark Milne Dion Mytton Nick Marquet

027 4431017 027 2293372 027 3338066

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Div 1 Managers Steven Waghorn Mark Trathen

027 7825350 027 6445520


Div 2 Coaches Scott McKenzie Luke Thelin

021 547687 03 5445099


Div 2 Manager Assistant Manager

Troy Hahn Kyle Brooks

021 831320 027 3212393


Womens Coach Steve Curtis 021 543866 [email protected]

Womens Manager Stacey Davis 027 2267811 [email protected]

Founded: 1896

Playing Strip: Red and White Hooped Jersey, Red Shorts, Red and White Hooped Socks Headquarters: Jubilee Park, Gladstone Road Home Ground: Jubilee Park, Gladstone Road Postal Address: PO Box 3191, Richmond

WAIMEA OLD BOYS

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WANDERERS Founded: 1951

Playing Strip: Royal blue and gold hoops, royal blue shorts, royal blue socks with 2 gold hoops Headquarters: Centennial Park, 14 Lord Rutherford Road, Brightwater Home Ground: Brightwater Domain Postal Address: PO Box 46, Brightwater Phone: (03) 542 3344 Email: [email protected]


President/Chairman Denise Palmer 027 7106522 [email protected]

Vice Chairman/JAB Delegate Tim King 027 2448202 [email protected]

Club Manager/Secretary Diane Drogemuller 03 5423344 [email protected]

Club Captain/Club Delegate/ Div 1 Manager

Frazer Lochhead 027 4392035 [email protected]

Nelson Bays JAB Chairman Tim King 027 2448202 [email protected]

JAB Delegate/Secretary Janine Basalaj 027 2292076 [email protected]

Div 1 Coach

Sam Gibbens 027 4858995 [email protected]

Div 2 Coaches Grant Blanchett Steve Leef

027 4980139 022 0985944


Div 2 Manager Steve McNabb 03 5424306 [email protected]


President Robin Beattie 027 4428625 [email protected]

Vice President Chris Webb 027 4474166 [email protected]

Secretary Marie Bowden 03 5736681 [email protected]

Treasurer Sam Swain 021 826229 [email protected]

Club Captain James Giles 027 5255548 [email protected]

JAB Club Chairperson Donna Sio 021 1710153 [email protected]

Div 1 Manager Di Ivamy 021 0664502 [email protected]

Founded: 1885

Playing Strip: Yellow and Black Hooped Jersey and Socks, Black Shorts Home Ground: Waitohi Domain Postal Address: PO Box 250, Picton

WAITOHI

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TASMAN SENIOR CLUB RULES 2017

These Rules apply to both the Marlborough & Nelson Bays Sub Unions of the Tasman Rugby Union. 1. Overview and Structure

1.1 These Rules:

(a) apply to the playing of Senior Rugby in the Region; and

(b) are administered by the NBSUC and MRSUB

(c) Any Tasman Trophy fixtures are governed by TTGC (including any games which also fea-ture in a Sub Union competition); Any game which is solely part of a Sub Union competition is governed by the appropriate Sub Union

1.2 These Rules shall:

(a) regulate and govern all Senior Rugby club contests in the MRSU & NBSU; and

(b) apply to all clubs, schools, affiliated bodies, coaches, teams and players involved in Sen-ior Rugby in the Region.

2. Definitions and Interpretation

2.1 In these Rules:

Appeal Committee means the body established by TRU to hear and determine appeals against decisions of the Judicial Committee.

Code of Ethics means the code adopted by the TRU for the playing of Rugby in the Region as in force from time to time.

Judicial Committee means the body appointed by TRU to conduct inquiries into coach, management and player conduct and implement the judicial proce-dures set out in the Rules.

MRSU means the Marlborough Sub Union of the Tasman Rugby Union

MRSUB means the Marlborough Sub Union Board elected annually at the Sub Union AGM. It also includes the Operations Manager operating under delegated authority.

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NBSU means the Nelson Bays Sub Union of the Tasman Rugby Union.

NBSUC means the Nelson Bays Sub Union Council of Delegates comprising a member from each affiliated club, school or affiliated body in the Region. It also in-cludes the Operations Manager operating under delegated authority.

NZR means the body known as New Zealand Rugby and having jurisdiction over Rugby in New Zealand.

NZR Handbook means the handbook put out by the NZR regulating the playing of Rugby in New Zealand and in force at the particular time.

Operations Manager means the person fulfilling the role of Operations Manager at TRU at the particular time.

Referees Appointments Officer means the person specified by the Referees Association as being responsible for allocating referees to matches.

Region means the whole of the Nelson and Marlborough Provinces

Rugby means the game of rugby union.

Rules means these Rules, as amended from time to time and includes the NZR Handbook and Rule has a corresponding meaning.

Senior means non age group Rugby but includes Under 21s, if it exists.

Special Requests Committee means the committee established by the NBSUC or MRSUB and empowered to act on its behalf to deal with matters which require urgent determination or attention.

TRU means Tasman Rugby Union (who will delegate authority according to para-graph 1.1c)

TTGC The Tasman Trophy Governance Committee consisting of the Operations Manager, the Chairman of the MRSUB, and the Chairman of the NBSUC

Week means seven (7) calendar days.

2.2 These Rules shall be interpreted and applied in a fair and liberal manner consistent with their intent and in accordance with what the decision maker believes to be in the best interests of Senior Rugby in the Region.

2.3 Any dispute regarding the interpretation or application of these Rules shall be determined by the Chief Executive Officer of the TRU. Such person may take such advice as he/she thinks fit and the decision shall be final and binding.

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3. Regulation of Matches

3.1 No club shall play any match without the prior consent of the TRU and all matches played are sub-ject to any conditions imposed by TRU.

3.2 Any club/team travelling outside of the Region or overseas must first obtain the approval of TRU and must comply with any condition(s) imposed by TRU. All such clubs and teams shall be subject to any regulations as stated in the NZR Handbook.

3.3 All clubs shall have registered colours and uniform approved by or on behalf of TRU. No approved uniform is to be changed without the prior approval of the TRU.

3.4 Teams shall play in their Club’s registered colours and uniform with correctly numbered jerseys except:

(a) Where there is a similarity in colours such that a potential for confusion/mistakes exists, the travelling team shall provide themselves with alternative colours approved by TRU that remove the confusion/mistake.

(b) Where a club has two (2) or more teams in a grade, they may differentiate those teams with suitable alternative jerseys approved by TRU. (Alternative playing colours can be provided by TRU if requested one (1) Week in advance of the fixture).

3.5 Every club shall ensure that all matches comply with these Rules and the Code of Ethics.

4. Rules For Club Competitions

4.1 All matches are under the control of TRU and all team entries into a competition must be approved by TRU. TRU shall define/amend grades, as it considers necessary from time to time.

4.2 Clubs shall notify the Operations Manager in writing the teams they wish to enter into various grades, prior to the closing date (as advised by TRU) each year before the start of competi-tion.

TRU may direct any team to a grade it considers appropriate/desirable.

4.3 The Operations Manager will complete a draw for each round of competition in all grades for ap-proval by TRU. Details of draws shall be advised to clubs prior to the commencement of each competition.

4.4 Fixtures may be arranged on the principle of reciprocal home games, but shall always have regard for the best interests of the TRU when allocating fixtures/venues.

4.5 Unless TRU, acting in accordance with Rule 2.2, decides otherwise, in each grade of competition, each team will play every other team in that grade at least once in each round.

4.6 Prior to the start of each season, TRU will organise the format of the competition/championship structure and advise all teams involved.

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4.7 TRU shall set the value of competition points for each match during each season prior to the com-mencement of competition. The team scoring the most competition points shall be the win-ner of the round/competition (whichever is appropriate). Current competition points (which shall remain in place unless TRU determines otherwise) are set as follows:

- Win: 4 points - Draw: 2 points - Loss by seven (7) points or less: 1 point - Loss by more than seven (7) points: 0 points - Bonus Points - Four or more tries scored in a match: 1 point (a) Points from ALL Tasman Trophy Fixtures will also count in the relevant Sub Union Compe-

tition Table ( including any deductions for defaulted fixtures).

(b) The competition points table in any grade may be dropped at the end of a full round, with a trophy to be awarded to the winner of the grade and the competition points tally to re-start for the next round of competition (as determined by TRU prior to the start of the season).

(c) In the event of two or more teams being tied on the same points, their positions will be determined in accordance with the following criteria, which will be applied in the order in which they appear until the tie is broken:.

(i) Where any two teams are tied

a) the team that won their previous match (against each other) will have the higher position.

b) the team with the higher points differential shall have the higher position.

(ii) Where Three or more teams are tied:

a) The team with the most competition points against the other tied teams will have the higher position.

b) The team with the greatest points differential will have the higher position

(iii) If the tie cannot be broken by the criteria set out in subclauses (i) and (ii)

above then

a) The team which scored the most tries in the competition will have the higher position

b) The team that scored the most points shall have the higher position.

c) A coin toss will take place.

4.8 Any competition may be terminated at the discretion of TRU.

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5. Defaults

5.1 All matches shall commence at the time, date and place appointed by TRU. Any variation to match time/date/venue, is subject to the approval of the opposition coach, the appointed referee and the Operations Manager.

If play does not commence within ten (10) minutes of the appointed time, the referee having blown his whistle may declare: The team that is unable or unwilling to proceed to have lost by default.

TRU will uphold the referee’s decision, unless TRU is satisfied that the defaulting team has established that exceptional circumstances existed at the time of the default that warrant the game not being defaulted.

5.2 Any club/team unable to keep its engagement (defaulting) in any match must give notice to: the Operations Manager, Referees Appointments Officer and the opposition club coach and/or Secretary prior to 12.00 pm (noon) of the day prior to the match.

In the event of default the game and maximum competition points (5) shall be awarded to the opposition team. The Score will be recorded as 50 – 0 to the opposition team. For all Division 1 and Tasman Trophy fixtures the defaulting team will also lose 5 competition points.

5.3 Any default shall be noted so that if the defaulting team was the away team, they will still be re-quired to travel when they are next due to play in the same season the team to which they defaulted.

5.4 For any non Tasman Trophy Fixture, any club which defaults a game will be fined an amount set by the NBSUC or MRSUB (up to $500-00), which is to be paid to the opposing club as a reim-bursement for expenses incurred/potential revenue forfeited.

5.5 The minimum number of players a team may field without defaulting a match is fifteen (15), how-ever teams turning up to play a match with insufficient players yet willing to play will not be subject to the default fine set out in Rule 5.4.

6. Team Lists

6.1 At the end of each match, a team card is to be provided to the referee by the coach or manager of each team containing the names and initials of each player and all reserves. The referee will fill in the result on each team card, sign it and return it to the respective team representa-tive.

6.2 Each club/team is responsible to ensure the team card is returned to the Operations Manager (via post/fax/hand delivery) by 10am on the Tuesday following the match (or 2 days after the match - if the match is played on any day other than a Saturday).

If the Operations Manager does not receive a team card as required, the offending club may be fined an amount of $25 per team card outstanding, as determined by TRU.

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6.3 From information provided on each team card the Operations Manager will maintain a register showing the classification and grading of every player and the games they have played.

At each NBSUC and MRSUB meeting the Operations Manager will report to the meeting with regard to outstanding team cards.

6.4 The appointment of referees for matches will be made by the Referees Appointments Officers.

All appointments of referees for representative matches and for interchanges with other Un-ions shall be recommended to and approved by TRU.

7. Registration of Players

7.1 All teams must register all players on the team registration form lodged with the Operations Man-ager noting: surname, first name and date of birth. The NBSU will keep a register of all play-ers.

New players must be registered prior to playing; this is to be done by completion of NZR regis-tration form or full name and date of birth details to the Operations Manager prior to com-mencement of the game.

7.2 If requested, evidence must be provided by a player’s club confirming that a player has complied with the Rules regarding: clearances/transfer, residence, grading or age.

Any player will be regarded as an “unregistered player” until they have complied with the Rules.

7.3 Any team playing an unregistered player will be deemed to have lost the game and a win will be credited to the other team, along with five (5) competition points. If both teams are found to have played unregistered players, each team will have five (5) competition points deducted from their points tally. No right of appeal to this ruling will be allowed.

Teams, which play an unregistered player, may also be fined an amount up to $500 by TRU at the next appropriate meeting.

ALL players must complete the NZR Player Registration Form each year. (If completed on paper this form must be lodged with TRU.) (This is compulsory and provides Insurance Cover for death or permanent injury while playing Rugby.) Any player who has not completed this form will not be allowed to play until the form is completed and lodged.

Transfer of Players

8.1 A player may not play for another club except for the one to which they are registered.

8.2 A player may transfer from one club to another club or play for a club different to that for which he/she has played in the last two (2) years with the prior approval of TRU under the following conditions:

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(a) The player must produce a written clearance from the club they are leaving:

(i) giving consent to the transfer; and

(ii) confirming that the player is not in arrears with their subscription.

(jj) This clearance must be received by TRU prior to the player playing for their new club; and

(b) The player must also have completed and provided to the Operations Manager all TRU or NZR transfer forms.

8.3 A player who is refused a clearance to transfer may appeal to TRU.

8.4 After a player has participated (as a player or as a reserve) in four (4) competition matches or 1 June in any year, whichever occurs first, that player may not transfer clubs within TRU unless under exceptional circumstances, as determined by TRU.

8.5 Any new player arriving from outside the Region must comply with all registration rules and must meet all transfer conditions. Any non-contracted player must be resident within the Region before the fourth round of the games prior to the semi-finals.

8.6 The TRU reserves the right to place TRU contracted players arriving in the Region after the start of the final round in a club they deem appropriate.

8.7 Should a club be unable to field a team in a specific grade for which they have registered, any regis-tered members of that team may transfer to a club fielding a team in that grade , subject to the approval by TRU and compliance with the normal transfer conditions (noted above).

8.8 The following are exceptions for transfer/registration rules but must be advised to the Operations Manager prior to the match:

• Secondary School students home on vacation from outside the region are permitted to play for any one club, for a team/grade for which they are eligible.

• Secondary School students on school holiday that reside within the region are permitted to play for a club (where they have had previous affiliation) in a grade for which they are eligible with the permission of the school they are currently attending.

• Tertiary Students and Armed Services employees home on leave are permitted to play for a club (where they have had a previous affiliation) in a grade for which they are eligible.

9. Classification and Grading of Players

9.1 TRU handles and administers the classification of all players.

9.2 All players will be classified at the start of each year based on the team lists/classification list provid-ed to TRU at the start of each year.

9.3 TRU shall have power to reclassify any player at its discretion.

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9.4 A player eligible to play in an age grade team but who has been playing in an open grade is eligi-ble to be reclassified to the appropriate age grade, but will be required to be officially re-graded.

9.5 Clubs fielding a Division 1 and Division 2 and/or Under 21 Grade teams in a TRU Competition are able to rotate their players between the two grades, based on selections for player form and fitness. However once a player has started in 6 matches in a higher division he may not play down again during the season. For the purposes of this Rule “started” means the play-er was in the initial, run-on 15.

9.6 Clubs fielding a Division 2 and Division 3 and/or Under 21 Grade team are able to rotate their players between the two grades, based on allowing maximum participation, player safety and satisfactory team numbers for matches, with good sportsmanship displayed in all in-stances.

9.7 Tasman Makos contracted players from the current or previous season are not eligible to be re-garded into a lower division at any time during the season.

10. Rolling Substitutions

This Rule is only applicable to Division 3, Senior Women’s and Under 21,

10.1 The use of rolling substitutions (i.e a player can be subbed off and then return to the field at a later time) is allowed to maximise players game time for all squad members.

10.2 The substitutions may only be made with the permission of the match referee at a suitable stop-page in play.

11. Judiciary Procedures (Sin Binning/Sending Off Procedures)

11.1 A player sent off is automatically suspended from all Rugby for two matches from the date of sending off. The suspension is subject to the following:

(a) A player ordered off has the right to request a hearing. This is treated as an appeal against the automatic suspension.

(b) If the player requests a hearing within 48 hours of the ordering off, a hearing will be held by the Judicial Committee within six days of the ordering off.

(c) If the player requests a hearing after 48 hours of the ordering off but within seven (7) days of receiving a copy of the referee’s report on the ordering off, a hearing will be held by the Judicial Committee.

(d) If a member of the Judicial Committee or the complaints review officer considers that the automatic suspension imposed under Rule 11.1 is not an adequate sanction in any particular circumstance, a hearing will be held to determine the appropriate sanction in the particular circumstance.

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11.2 A player temporarily suspended (yellow card) on two occasions in any matches within the TRU during a season will be advised in writing that a third temporary suspension in the same sea-son will result in an automatic one match suspension. The automatic suspension is subject to the following:

(a) the player may within 48 hours of receiving notice of the suspension (but not any later) request a hearing. The player may not play until either the hearing has been con-cluded and a decision delivered or he/she is permitted by the Judicial Committee to play pending the hearing.

11.3 The Judicial Committee may, in its discretion, increase the automatic suspension referred to in Rules 11.1 or 11.2(a) above.

11.4 Rights of appeal exist in respect of decisions of the Judicial Committee. The person or organisa-tion appealing must pay to NBSUC an appeal deposit of $500 within 48 hours of lodging the appeal. If the appeal deposit is not paid within that time, the appeal is deemed to be aban-doned. The Appeal Committee has the power to order that all or part of the appeal deposit be refunded.

11.5 If there is any inconsistency between what is set out above and the disciplinary provisions in the NZR Handbook, the latter will prevail

12. Protests and Disputes

12.1 All protests and disputes relating to any matter under the Code of Ethics or the Rules. Shall be made and lodged in writing to TRU, via the Operations Manager, prior to (in the case of a protest) or within 48 hours of the match in question (in the case of a dispute)

12.2 Decisions on matters under protest or in dispute will be made by TRU as expediently as is practicable. The TRU decision is final unless it exercises its discretion to refer the matter to the Special Requests Committees or TTGC for determination.

12.3 If a specific cause for protest is known before a match begins the protesting team shall advise the team (opposing team) of the protest (and its cause) and if the matter is not addressed the protest shall be lodged, in writing with the referee or an official of the TRU. The match must proceed at the time set down. If the team at fault is unwilling or unable to remedy the cause of the complaint, the game will be played “Under Protest” and the protest shall be considered at the next meeting of TRU.

13. Semi-Final/Final/Play Off Rules

13.1 For a player to be eligible to play in a semi final or final that player must have played for that team in not less than four (4)) round robin matches in the same competition. For the purpos-es of this Rule the term “played” includes reserves. The following are exempt from this Rule:

(a) any TRU ITM contracted player who only needs to play in at least TWO (2) round robin games

(b) any person exempted by the appropriate Special Requests Committee or TTGC acting in accordance with Rule 2.2.

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13.2 In the event of a draw at full-time in a semifinal or final.

- There will be a two (2) minute break to allow the teams to change ends. - The team who kicked off at the start of the game will kick off. - The teams will play an extra ten (10) minutes each way. (The Half time break will be 2

min. and injury time will be added to each half.) - The normal rules about Substitutions/injury replacements continue as usual. - The winner will be the team scoring the most points. - If on completion of this extra time there is still a draw, the following criteria will be

applied in order to find a winner;

- The team scoring the most tries in the whole match (including extra time). - the team that won their match in the preceding round. - The team with the best points differential. - The team who scored the most tries in the Round Robin. - The team who scored the most points in the Round Robin - The team with the highest finals ranking. - If still indecisive or in the event of unforeseen circumstances, the TRU may

declare joint winners for a final or make such decision as it deems equita-ble.

13.3 All sides must name a squad of 22 before semi-finals and finals, 24 hours before the start of the game; changes to this squad may only be made with the approval of the Operations Manag-er.

13.4 Location Of Semi- finals and Finals

(a) For the Tasman Trophy- the higher qualifier for semi-finals is able to nominate the venue for the playing of the fixture. The final will be held at either Lansdowne Park or Trafalgar Park, depending on the Sub Union of the highest qualifier.

(b) For Marlborough Sub Union:- Semi finals and Finals will be held at Lansdowne Park un-less the higher qualifier for a semi final in Div 2 is the “flagship” team for their club, in which case this team can choose the venue for that semi final.

(c) For Nelson Bays Sub Union:-Semi finals are at the home ground of higher qualifier; Final of Div 1 is at Trafalgar Park: Final of div 2 is at Trafalgar Park unless the highest qualifier is a Country team who may nominate a venue.

14. Match Balls

14.1 TRU reserves the right to provide and enforce the use of official sponsor’s competition match balls.

14.2 At every Division 1 match, each team shall provide two (2) match balls for their game. In all other grades each team shall provide one (1) match ball. Failure to conform to this Rule could re-sult in the loss of five (5) competition points if NBSUC so determines.

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NPD TASMAN TROPHY 2017

The Tasman Trophy will be operated under the Nelson Bays Senior Club Rules for 2017

Please note: Draw is subject to change—see weekly updates at www.makos.co.nz

25th March

Round 1 Venue

Marist Waimea OB Tahunanui

Nelson Stoke Neale Park

Wanderers Kahurangi Brightwater Domain

Central Waitohi Lansdowne Park

Harlequins Moutere Lansdowne Park

Renwick East Coast Renwick Domain

1st April

Round 2 Venue

Kahurangi Stoke Riwaka

Marist Wanderers Tahunanui

Waimea OB Nelson Jubilee Park

Moutere East Coast Awarua Park

Central Renwick Lansdowne Park

Waitohi Harlequins Endeavour Park

8th April

Round 3 Venue

Nelson Kahurangi Neale Park

Wanderers Waimea OB Brightwater Domain

Stoke Marist Nayland College

East Coast Harlequins Seddon Domain

Renwick Waitohi Renwick Domain

Moutere Central Awarua Park

13th April (start of Easter Weekend)

Round 4 Venue

Wanderers Stoke Brightwater Domain

Waimea OB Kahurangi Jubilee Park

Marist Nelson Tahunanui

Moutere Renwick Awarua Park

East Coast Waitohi Seddon Domain

Harlequins Central Lansdowne Park

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17th April (Easter Monday)

Round 5 Venue

Nelson Wanderers Neale Park

Kahurangi Marist Riwaka

Stoke Waimea OB Nayland College

Harlequins Renwick Lansdowne Park

East Coast Central Seddon Domain

Moutere Waitohi Awarua Park

22nd April

Round 6 Venue

Marist Harlequins Tahunanui

Waimea OB Moutere Jubilee Park

Kahurangi Waitohi Sports Park Motueka

Stoke East Coast Nayland College

Central Wanderers Lansdowne Park

Renwick Nelson Renwick Domain

29th April

Round 7 Venue

Nelson Central Neale Park

Waimea OB East Coast Jubilee Park

Harlequins Kahurangi Lansdowne Park

Wanderers Renwick Brightwater Domain

Waitohi Stoke Endeavour Park

Moutere Marist Awarua Park

6th May

Round 8 Venue

Stoke Harlequins Nayland College

Marist Waitohi Tahunanui

Kahurangi Renwick Sports Park Motueka

East Coast Nelson Seddon Domain

Central Waimea OB Lansdowne Park

Moutere Wanderers Awarua Park

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13th May

Round 9 Venue

Wanderers Harlequins Brightwater Domain

Nelson Moutere Neale Park

East Coast Kahurangi Seddon Domain

Renwick Marist Renwick Domain

Central Stoke Lansdowne Park

Waitohi Waimea OB Endeavour Park

20th May

Round 10 Venue

Marist Central Tahunanui

Nelson Waitohi Neale Park

Wanderers East Coast Brightwater Domain

Moutere Kahurangi Awarua Park

Harlequins Waimea OB Lansdowne Park

Renwick Stoke Renwick Domain

27th May

Round 11 Venue

Kahurangi Central Sports Park Motueka

Stoke Moutere Nayland College

Waimea OB Renwick Jubilee Park

Waitohi Wanderers Endeavour Park

East Coast Marist Seddon Domain

Harlequins Nelson Lansdowne Park

31st May (Wednesday)

Round 12 - Semi Final Venue

1 v 4 Games played at highest

2 v 3 qualifier's ground

5th June - Queen's Birthday

NPD TASMAN TROPHY FINAL

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Rules For Age-Group Rugby. These rules are the regulations and bylaws drawn up by both Nelson Bays Sub-Union Council of Delegates and the Marlborough Sub-Union Board for the playing and controlling of the game of Rugby Union at Age group level ( between Under 14 and Under 18) played within Tasman Rugby Union. They apply to all clubs, schools, affiliated bodies, coaches, teams and players involved with these levels of rugby within the Tasman Union. The Operations Manager is deemed to be the organiser of the competition and it is that per-son to whom all correspondence should be addressed. The TTGC will consist of the Operations Manager and the Chairman from the MRSU and the Chairman of the NBSU and is empowered to make decisions on behalf of T.R.U. 1. REGULATIONS OF MATCHES

a) When reading “TRU”, authority is referred to the Operations Manager, acting on

behalf of these committees in the best interests of rugby in the TRU region.

b) No club shall play any match without the prior consent of the TRU and any matches played are subject to any conditions imposed by them.

c) Any club/team travelling internally or overseas requires the approval of the TRU and

are subject to any regulations as stated in the NZR Handbook at any time. d) All clubs shall have approved registered colours and uniform. No uniform is to be

changed or worn without the prior approval of the TRU. e) Teams shall play in their Club’s registered colours and uniform with correctly num-

bered jerseys except: 1. Where there is a similarity in colours that a potential for confusion / mistakes

exists, then the travelling team shall provide themselves with alternative colours.

2. Where a club has two (2) or more teams in a grade, they may differentiate them with suitable alternative jerseys. (Alternative playing colours can be provided by the TRU if requested one (1) week in advance of the fixture).

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f) Every Club and school shall ensure that all matches played will comply with the Code of Ethics

2. RULES FOR CLUB COMPETITIONS: a) All matches are under the control of the TRU and all team entries into a competition

require approval by them. The TRU shall define / amend grades, as it considers neces-sary from time to time.

b) Clubs shall notify in writing to the Operations Manager the teams they wish to enter

into various grades, prior to the closing date (as advised by the TRU ) each year before the start of the competition. The TRU may direct any team to a grade it considers ap-propriate / desirable.

c) The TRU may delegate control of various grades to the Nelson Bays Junior Advisory

Board (NBJAB) or Marlborough Sub-Union Junior Advisory Board (MRSUJAB) as it con-siders necessary / desirable.

All competitions under the control of the JAB shall be run in accordance with the rules of their Committee and the Rules of the TRU

d) The Operations Manager will complete a draw for each round of competition in all grades for approval by the Sub-Union Council of Delegates and/or Board. Details of draws shall be advised to clubs / schools prior to the commencement of each compe-tition.

e) Fixtures may be arranged on the principle of reciprocal home games, but the TRU shall

always have regard for the best interests of the Rugby Union when allocating fixtures / venues.

f) In each grade of competition, each team will play every other team in that grade at

least once in each round where feasible.

Prior to the start of each season, the TRU will organise the format of the competition / championship structure and advise all teams involved.

g) The TRU shall set the value of competition points for each match during the season prior to the commencement of competition. The team scoring the most competition points shall be the winner of the round/competition (whichever is appropriate). Cur-rent competition points are set as follows:

· Win: 4 points · Draw: 2 points

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· Loss by seven (7) points or less: 1 point · Loss more than seven (7) points: 0 points · Bonus Points - Four or more tries scored in match: 1 point

h) The competition points table in any grade may be dropped at the end of a full round, with a trophy to be awarded to the winner of the grade and the competition points tally to re-start for the next round of competition (as determined by the TRU).

i) In the event of a two or more teams being tied on equal points, there will be a play-off

if feasible. j) If a play off is not feasible, the team that won their previous match (against each oth-

er) will be declared the winner. k) If the application of rule 2j) is not decisive, the team with the best aggregate of scores

for and against shall be deemed the winner. l) If still indecisive or in the event of unforseen circumstances, TRU may declare joint

winners or make a decision it deems equitable. m) Any competition may be terminated at the discretion of the TRU. 3. DEFAULTS a) All matches shall commence at the time, date and place appointed by the TRU; Any

variation to match time/date/venue, is subject to the approval of the opposition coach, the appointed referee and the Operations Manager.

b) If play does not commence at within ten minutes of the appointed time the Referee

may declare “the team that is unable or unwilling to proceed have lost by default”. A team may start the game as long as it has as a minimum 3 trained front row players and a total of 15 players on the field.

c) Any team having to default because of a lack of numbers must give notice to their

opposition coach/manager; the Operations manager and the Referee appointments officer before 12 noon of the day PRIOR to the match.

d) In the event of a default the game and maximum competition points(5) shall be

awarded to the opposing team. e) Any default shall be noted so that if the defaulting team was the away team, they will

be required to travel when they are next due to play that opposing team within the same season.

f) If a game is defaulted, and paragraph c) has not been fulfilled, the matter is referred

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to the Review Committee who may impose a fine of up to $50 and a further deduction of upto 5 competition points.

4. TEAM CARDS/MATCH RESULTS a) At the end of each match, a team card is to be provided to the referee by the coach /

manager of each team containing the name and initials of each player and all reserves. The referee will fill in the result on each team card, sign it and return it to the respec-tive team representative.

b) Each team is responsible to ensure the team card is returned to the Operations Man-

ager by 10am on the Tuesday following the match (or 2 days after the match - if the match is played on any day other than a Saturday).

If the Operations Manager does not receive a team card as required, the offending club may be fined an amount of $25 per team card outstanding and / or the loss of five (5) competition points as determined by the Review Committee.

c) From information provided on each team card the Operations Manager will maintain a

register showing the classification and grading of every player and the games they have played.

The Operations Manager will report to the TRU with regard to outstanding team cards. In the event of a match being called off by a referee, the referee must report the matter to the Operations Manager within 48 hours. The referee may be required to attend a Judiciary Committee hearing resulting from the action taken.

d) The appointment of referees for matches will be made by the Appointments Officer of

the Sub-Union’s Rugby Referees Association, as affiliated members of TRU.

All appointments of referees for representative matches and for interchanges with other Unions shall be recommended to and approved by the TRU.

5. REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS: a) All teams must register all players on the team registration form lodged with the Op-

erations Manager noting: surname, first name and date of birth. The TRU will keep a register of all players.

b) ALL players must complete the online NZR Player Registration Form each year which is

compulsory and provides Insurance Cover for death or permanent injury while playing rugby. Any player who has not completed this form will not be allowed to play until this is completed.

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New players must be registered prior to playing; this is to be done by completion of NZR registration form online. Full name and date of birth details to be sent to the Operations Manager prior to commencement of the game.

c) If Requested, evidence must be provided by the players club confirming that the play-

er has complied with the rules regarding: Clearances / Transfer, Residence, Grading or Age

Any player will be regarded as an “unregistered player” until they have complied with these Rules.

d) Any team playing an unregistered player will be deemed to have lost the game and a

win will be credited to the other team, along with five (5) competition points which could have been secured from the game. If both teams are found to have played un-registered players, each team will have five (5) competition points deducted from their points tally. No right of appeal to this ruling will be allowed.

Teams which contain an unregistered player may also be fined by the TRU.

6. TRANSFER OF PLAYERS a) A player may not play for any other team than the one they were listed on at the start

of the season. b) Should a club be unable to field a team in a specific grade for which they registered,

any or all of its registered members of that team may transfer to another team or club, subject to the approval of TRU or the Operations Manager.

c) Temporary transfer of players between school or club teams of the same grade where

a club/school has 2 or more teams in that grade is ONLY allowed subject to formal approval by the Operations Manager. ( This approval must be sought by 12 Noon on the day Prior to the fixture and under no circumstances will an age-grade repre-sentative player from the previous season be eligible to be temporarily transferred.)

d) A temporary transfer within the same club/school is allowed of a player from the age-

grade below. e) For Age-grade Semi-finals and Finals every player must have played at least 4 games

for that team during the season. f) The Following are exceptions for Transfer/Registration rules but the Operations Man-

ager must be advised before 12 Noon on the day prior to the fixture :

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• Secondary School students home on vacation from outside the Union are permitted to play for any one club or school, in a grade for which they are eligible.

• Secondary School students on school holiday that reside within the region are permitted to play for a club (where they have had previous affiliation) in a grade for which they are eligible with the permission of the school they are currently attending.

• Tertiary Students and Armed Services employees home on leave are per-mitted to play for a club, where they have had a previous affiliation, in a grade for which they are eligible.

g) Any team not observing the above rules shall be deemed to have defaulted the fixture

in question. 7. CLASSIFICATION AND GRADING OF PLAYERS a) The TRU handles and administers the classification of all players. b) Each Team will provide a complete Team list prior to the start of the competition to

the Operations Manager. This list must contain the Full Names of every player and his/her date of Birth.

c) Every player must be younger than the maximum age for that grade on 1st January of

that year. The player may be required to produce proof of age documentation or be suspended until such proof is provided.

d) Addition of weight limits for smaller players. These enable players to play in a lower

grade than they are age-eligible for without being considered as a dispensated player as long as they fulfil the following conditions. All Weights to be taken prior to 1 May by a TRU representative

Under 14 grade Under 14 on 1st January or Under 15 as at 1st January AND under 57kg. Under 15 grade Under 15 as at 1st January or Under 16 as at 1st January AND under 62kg Under 16 grade Under 16 as at 1st January or Under 17 as at 1st January AND under 67kg Under 18 grade Under 18 as at 1st January or Under 19 as at 1st January AND under 75kg

Note. Small under 14 players ( under 50kg) will need formal dispensation if they wish to play Under 13 ( Intermediate Grade) Rugby from the JAB Committee. However this is an option for these small players.

e) The TRU shall have the power to re classify any player. f) Any player who has played 4 or more games in a higher grade may not play back in a

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lower grade( even if they are age-eligible) until that player has sought and been grant-ed re-classification by TRU

g) If a player plays in a grade for which they are not listed then they will be regarded as

an Un-Registered player and the team concerned will be penalised accordingly. h) In age group grades no re-grading of players will be allowed after 1st July unless there

are exceptional circumstances. i) A Player eligible to play in an age-group team, but who has been playing in an open

grade is eligible to be re-classified but he must formally apply for re-classification and not play until such re-classification has been approved by TRU

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AROUND UC CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS j) Teams competing in the Crusaders region UC Championship Competition will be re-

quired to register a squad of 18 players by 1st May each year. Players outside this 18 must register for an appropriate age-grade team within the same school or sub-union.

k) The players on this list MUST NOT play in the local competition until they have been re

-graded. l) Once a player outside this squad has STARTED 5 games in the UC Championship they

must be re-graded into the squad of 18. m) If a player in the list of 18 players wishes to be re-graded for any reason, then he

MUST be replaced by a player from another team. 8 DISPENSATION Please note any player classified under rule 7d) is NOT considered a dispensated player. a) Age dispensation for players to play in a grade for which they are not eligible should

be considered a privilege (not an automatic right), and requires application AND ap-proval by TRU, before 1st May.

b) Factors considered when such requests are made include:

· Age · Weight · Playing History · Players attitude and ability · Is a correct age grade team available · Safety of the opposition players. · Betterment of the competition.

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c) Dispensations which are granted can be reviewed by TRU. d) An over-age player who plays in a team without dispensation is considered an

“Unregistered player” and the team is liable to the penalties outlined in Rule 5 c). e) There may be a maximum of three(3) dispensated players in any team for that team to

be classified as a “Competition Team”. (Under 18 grade teams may have a maximum of 4 dispensated players)

f) The TRU may approve more than three(3) dispensated players ( or 4 in the Under 18

grade) in a team but this team will be considered as a “Non-Competition Team” and will be ineligible to qualify for semi-finals or final in that grade. They will be awarded points for each of their games in round-robin play. Such requests are only likely to be approved in exceptional circumstances.

g) TRU will maintain a register of all dispensated players. h) Dispensated players must be clearly identified to the opposition coach prior to the

commencement of EVERY match. These players must wear orange socks in every fix-ture. They must also be asterisked on the team card

i) The opposition coach / manager is invited to submit a written report on any dispen-

sated player, outlining: · performance, · attitude, · discipline · safety considerations

This is to be forwarded to the Operations Manager a.s.a.p. after the match.

j) The TRU reserves its right to refuse/ revoke any player’s dispensation. Any appeal is to be heard by the Review Committee.

9 SUBSTITUTIONS and PLAYING TIME The Use of Rolling Substitutes is NOT allowed in age grade games. Players can only

be substituted at ¼ time, ½ time, and ¾ time. A substituted player may rejoin the match as either a replacement (for injury) or as a substitute.

Every player must play at least 35 minutes of every game. (Not applicable to UC

Championship fixtures). 10. JUDICIARY PROCEDURES (Sin Binning / Sending Off Procedures)

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a) A player sent off is automatically suspended from all rugby for two (2) matches from

the date of sending off. The suspension is subject to the following:

I. A player ordered off has the right to request a hearing. This is treated as an appeal against the automatic suspension.

II. If the player requests a hearing within 48 hours of the ordering off, a hearing will be held by the Judicial Committee within six days of the ordering off.

III. If the player requests a hearing after 48 hours of the ordering off but within seven days of receiving a copy of the referees report on the ordering off, a hearing will be held by the judicial committee.

IV. If a member of the Judicial Committee or the complaints review officer con-siders that the automatic suspension imposed under rule 10a) is not an ade-quate sanction, a hearing will be held to determine the appropriate sanction.

b) A player temporarily suspended (yellow card) on two occasions in any matches within

TRU during a season will be advised in writing that a third temporary suspension in the same season will result in an automatic one(1) match suspension. The automatic sus-pension is subject to the following:

I. the player may within 48 hours of receiving notice of the suspension ( but no

later) request a hearing. The player may not play until either the hearing has been concluded and a decision delivered or he/she is permitted by the Judicial committee to play pending a hearing.

c) The Judicial Committee may, in its discretion, increase the automatic suspension re-

ferred to in (a) and (b) above. d) Rights of appeal exist in respect of decisions of the Judicial Committee. The person or

organisation appealing must pay to TRU an appeal deposit of $500 within 48 hours of lodging the appeal. If the appeal deposit is not paid within that time, the appeal is deemed to be abandoned. The Appeal Committee has the power to order that all or part of the appeal deposit be refunded.

e) If there is any inconsistency between what is set out above and the disciplinary provi-

sions in the NZR handbook, the latter will prevail. 11. PROTESTS & DISPUTES a) All protests and disputes relating to any matter under the Code of Ethics or these Rules

shall be made and lodged in writing to TRU, via the operations manager, prior to (in the case of a protest) or within 48 hours of the match in question (in the case of a dis-pute).

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b) Decisions on matters under protest or in dispute will be made by the TRU as expedient-ly as is practicable. The TRU decision is final unless it exercises its discretion to refer the matter to the TTGC for determination.

c) If a specific cause for protest is known before a match begins, the protesting team shall advise the team (opposing) of the protest ( and its cause) and if the matter is not addressed the protest shall be lodged, in writing with the referee or an official of the TRU. The match must proceed at the time set down,. If the team at fault is unwilling or unable to remedy the cause of the complaint, the game will be played “Under Protest” and the protest shall be considered by TRU

12. SEMI-FINAL / PLAY OFF RULES a) For a player to be eligible to play in a semi-final or final that player must have played for that team in not less than four (4) round robin matches in the same competition. For the purposes of this Rule the term “played” includes reserves. b) All teams must submit a team list to the Operations manager before 12 pm of the day prior to the fixture listing all 22 players. If unable to field 22 for any reason you MUST apply to the Operations Manager for a special request that will be put in front of the TTGC for determination. c) In the event of a draw at full time or tied points in the round-robin play off / semi-final system:

· The game finishes at the end of referee’s time. · No extra time is to be played. · The team that won their match in the preceding round shall be deemed the win-

ner. · If a winner still remains unresolved Rule 2(k) shall apply which states: · “If that is not decisive the team with the best aggregate of scores for & against

shall be deemed the winner”. 13 RULES FOR FINAL: a) For a player to be eligible to play in a final that player must have played for that team

in not less than four (4) round robin matches in the same competition. For the pur-poses of this Rule the term “played” includes reserves.

b) All teams must submit a team list to the Operations manager before 12pm of the day

prior to the fixture listing all 22 players. If unable to field 22 for any reason you MUST apply to the Operations Manager for a special request that will be put in front of the TTGC for determination.

c) The final will be played at a ground chosen by the top qualifier in the Round Robin.

d) If the game is drawn at the end of full time then both teams will be declared joint win-ners. i.e. no extra time is played.

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Code of Ethics This document is relevant for all club and school matches under Tasman Rugby Union jurisdiction in the 2016 season.

CONTENTS

Page 61 Introduction

Page 62 Host Responsibility for Clubs

Page 63 Match Day Protocol

Page 64 Abuse Definitions

Page 65 Complaints

Page 66 Initial Complaints Procedure

Appendix I Acceptable Field Set-up Diagram

INTRODUCTION

The Tasman Rugby Union and its affiliated sub-unions have a proud history of fostering rugby

talent and a commitment to grassroots rugby throughout the Tasman Region. The TRU has a

strategic obligation in improving communities through rugby focused initiatives, and during

the rugby season communities rally around local rugby clubs to support their local players in

sport.

Rugby must be played within the spirit in which it was intended. Therefore it must be played

both to the letter and within the spirit of the laws. The responsibility for ensuring that this

happens lies not with one individual – it involves coaches, captains, players, clubs, schools,

referees and spectators.

It is for this reason the TRU Code of Ethics is created to provide a framework for clubs and

schools to ensure every person that decides to interact with rugby union has an enjoyable ex-

perience while doing so. This will ensure that rugby union continues to create better commu-

nities, through better rugby experiences.

14. MATCH BALLS TRU reserves the right to provide and enforce the use of official sponsor’s competition match balls. 15 PLAYING TIME All games are 35mins duration for each half with 5 minutes for half time.

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HOST RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLUBS FIXTURE DEFINITION

Host responsibility begins 1 hour before the first fixture at the venue/venues and concludes at

the closing of the clubrooms.

AFTER MATCH SPEECHES

After match speeches should be conducted in a personable and respectable manner. No derog-

atory or malicious comments should be spoken by all parties involved.

FIRST AID PROVISION

A minimum requirement is that an Adult with a suitable first Aid Qualification, equipped with

a first Aid Kit, and a cellphone should be at the ground and be easily identified as the First Aid

Provider. (This person CANNOT have any other duties with a participating team and may

cover a number of pitches at the SAME venue.)

MATCH DAY MANAGER Each club shall be responsible for appointing a Match Day Manager(s) for all rugby matches.

Match Day Managers are usually the Club Captain or a committee person that holds respect

within the club environment.

For Senior Rugby: each team must have three (3) bibs:

“Runner ”

“Runner”

“Medical”

The Match Day Manager(s) will ensure:

Visiting teams and match officials are met.

Teams and referee changing rooms are open.

Provision of locks and keys for changing rooms.

All grounds have barriers/safety ropes/safety padding in place

Ensure that the independent first aider is present and identifiable.

Policing of all people to ensure they remain behind the safety ropes, other than those re-

ferred to in match day protocol – Authorised persons allowed inside the ropes.

Ensure all coaches, assistant coaches, managers and players stay in the team allocated area

(refer to attached field setup play) while game is in progress

Any side-line abuse of referees, or unruly behaviour is immediately addressed and offend-

ers appropriately dealt with or sanctioned in accordance to the processes as outlined

under Referee Abuse and spectator behaviour.

No alcohol is being consumed within the playing enclosure (within 5 metres of the field

outer markings)

Each team/club nominate a suitable person who will assist the match day manager to deal with

any crowd issues from their club supporters

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FIELD PREPARATION

Clubs will ensure that fields are adequately roped to ensure the safety of players, spectators

and match officials. Ropes are to be a minimum of 3 metres from each touchline and run the

length of the playing area, from dead ball line to dead ball line (refer to field setup options -

appendix i)

Where a ground has two fields within 8 metres of each other and both fields are being used, the

area between the two fields is to be roped off. The area is not to be used for spectator viewing

of the matches. Club officials, selectors, medics or referee association officials may use such

an area. (Applies to Jubilee Park, Awarua Park and Lord Rutherford Park)

Match Day Managers are to ensure that any stretching/pushing of the ropes does not lead to

spectators encroaching into the 3 metre area. If this cannot be managed, the ropes are to be

positioned further away from the touchline.

Ensure post pads are fitted, field flags are in position and ground markings are adequate.

The referee will not start the game until the above is completed and up to standard.

MATCH DAY PROTOCOL

Authorised people that are permitted inside the ropes:

Match Day Manager

Referee

Assistant Referee or Touch Judges

Total of 3 team officials; (not coaches)

Ball Boys

St Johns or other medical professionals

All team management and players are to be positioned as per appendix 1: Club rugby field set

up.

Note: It is the responsibility of team coaches and managers to ensure their team strictly com-

plies with these requirements. Non Authorised persons may only enter the playing area:

To attend to an injured player during stoppages – St John, other medical professionals or

team officials only.

To assist in the carriage of an injured player from the field – St John, other medical pro-

fessionals or team officials, plus any nominated assistant(s).

The game is not to commence until:

Barriers/ropes/safety pads are in place.

Match Day Manager is present.

The Referee is required to stop the game if:

Unauthorised persons remain inside the ropes

Any referee abuse or general disorderly behaviour of spectators is not being addressed by

the Match Day Manager

Any abusive/disruptive spectator or team member does not abide by any requests made of

them by the Match Day Manager.

Any player ordered from the field does not immediately leave the playing enclosure.

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NON COMPLETION OF FIXTURE

If the referee has to either Stop or Call off a game the referee must complete relevant form and

forward it to the TRU Office within 48 hours of the match ending. The Match Day Manager

may also submit an Incident Report on the form in appendix ii.

TEAM SHEETS:

At the conclusion of every match, the TRU official team sheet is to be signed by the referee

and handed to the team’s manager. In doing so he/she declares the information to be true and

correct. He/she checks that the name of the Match manager are evident on the team sheet. The

following forms can also be completed on the Tasman Rugby App:

Club Rugby Team Sheet (‘official use tab)

Coaches Game Report on Referee (‘official use tab)

Serious injury report form ( ‘injury’ tab)

REFEREE ABUSE AND SPECTATOR BEHAVIOUR

Any incident of referee abuse, disorderly behaviour or alcohol consumption by spectators or

team members within the playing enclosure, is to be addressed in the first instance by the

team appointed Crowd Controller (if applicable) and then the appointed Match Day Manager.

If required, the Match Day Manager is to seek the assistance and gain support of other club

officials and/or the match referee to ensure the enforcement of sanctions provided to any of-

fending parties are complied with. If any of the above incidents occur during a match, includ-

ing Referee Abuse or general disorderly behaviour of spectators, the Match Day Manager

should adopt the following process:

Approach the offending parties to identify them. Request the offending parties to cease

the behaviour concerned. Indicate to them that if they do not comply they WILL be

asked to leave the playing enclosure.

If they fail to comply, call for assistance of other club officials and/or the match referee.

Referee to support sanction provided. The offender is asked to leave the complex.

If non-compliance continues, the referee is to call the match off.

ABUSE DEFINITIONS

Abuse is defined as to attack with coarse or insulting, rude, threatening or maligning language

or behaviour.

Verbal Abuse is as follows:

Any form of foul language.

Any form of threatening language.

Racial & religion vilification.

Continual complaining/sledging.

Personal insults.

Dissent by players.

Any insults or personal attacks published in all forms of media including all social media

in or on a club affiliated domain.

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Physical Abuse is as follows:

Pushing.

Bumping.

Spitting.

Kicking.

Punching.

Any form of attempt of the above.

Any form of threatening behaviour.

NOTE:

At no times shall the Match Day Manager, Crowd Controller, assistants or the match refer-

ee confront any offending parties physically.

REPORTING OF REFEREE ABUSE OR SPECTATOR BEHAVIOUR

On all occasions that for any of the reasons outlined:

A spectator is ejected from the ground

The match has to be stopped

The match has to be called off

Both the Match Day Manager and the match referee (if called upon to assist) shall forward a

Referee Abuse Form to Tasman Rugby Union within 48hrs of the match ending, detailing a

summary of the incident(s) plus information leading to the identification of the offending party

concerned.

COMPLAINTS

In the first instance resolutions for issues should be sought through club representatives. If a

satisfactory resolution cannot be found through these channels then the following procedure

may be applied.

Any complaints or citing’s regarding foul play by one player against another during a fixture

that has gone undetected by match officials must be made in writing, on an official TRU

complaints form, and submitted to the TRU office within 48 hours of completion of the fix-

ture. The complaint shall be directed to the TRU Office who will in turn inform the Com-

plaints Review Officer, who will establish if the complaint is to be upheld. If the Complaints

Review Officer determines that there are grounds for the complaint, the matter will be passed

to the chairman of the Judicial Committee for a hearing.

Referee Protocol

Foul play that is sighted by match officials will be acted upon at the time of the offence and

relevant paperwork completed by the match official if necessary.

Referees are to adhere to the match day protocol and report any breaches to the TRU either via

the App or on a paper form within 36 hours of the fixture. The referee is not permitted to

waive the procedures contained in this policy. If they do so they accept responsibility as the

match official for the consequences that occur and realise they could have taken measures to

rectify the situation.

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INITIAL COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

A Judicial Officer or Judicial Committee shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine a com-

plaint of illegal and /or Foul Play against a Player (“a Complaint”) in respect of any act of

illegal and/or Foul Play which has not been detected by the Match Officials in a Match for

which the Union has jurisdiction.

A Complaint under Rule 19 – NZ Rugby Black Book may be made by:

The CEO of the NZRU or his nominee;

The CEO of the Union or his nominee or Citing Commissioner (where appointed by

the Union);

The Secretary of a Club involved in the Match;

The Union’s Referee Association; and

All other persons

A complaint under Rule 19 shall contain the following information:

The date and place of the alleged illegal and/or Foul Play;

The name of the Player in respect of whom the Complaint is made (and his jersey

number) and the team he was playing for at the time of the alleged illegal and/

or Foul Play;

The name of the opposing team; and

Full details of the alleged illegal and/or Foul Play.

(1) On receipt of a Complaint (other than a Complaint brought with leave under Rule 21

92), the CEO of the Union shall immediately refer the Complaint to the Union Com-

plaints Review Officer.

(2) On receipt of a Complaint brought with leave under Rule 21 (2), the CEO of the Un-

ion shall proceed as required by6 Rule 24(4) as if notification has been received

from the Union Complaints Review Officer that the Complain should proceed to a

hearing before the Judicial Officer or Judicial Committee.

See the NZ Rugby Black Book Document for further information on the disciplinary and

judicial process set-out by NZ Rugby.

http://files.allblacks.com/Legal_and_Judicial/NZR-Black-Book-2013.pdf

http://files.allblacks.com/Legal_and_Judicial/NZR-Black-Book-2013.pdf

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INTRODUCING THE CAPABILITY TOOLKIT

Health and Safety Match Day made simple and practical. The H&S requirements are increasing complex within the NZ sporting environment for Tasman Rugby Union

Clubs and match day officials.

The following tool kit is a simple tailored H&S system for match day. The match day official will make the decision.

What is the Capability Toolkit?

The toolkit is a capability requirements and information to promote and inform match day management to ensure the

match day field is fit for purpose for all rugby within the Tasman region.

The Capability Toolkit is:

Match Field capability – it gives the view of the match official.

A ‘one size fits all’ tool – capability is specific to all clubs

Ten (10) step assessment tool A means of giving a precise measure of capability

Who is the Capability Toolkit for?

The toolkit has been developed to help club match day officials ensure all requirements are in place to deliver playing

field are fit for purpose. The toolkit reflects ten (10) capability requirements that must be adhered to before a match can proceed.

Match day Requirements JAB to GRADE – (Capability Toolkit - A match can only proceed with a minimum mark of nine (9).)

The toolkit will be regularly reviewed by TRU staff and updated to ensure it continues to reflect good practice.

Playing surface checked for hazards 1

Field Set Up

Goal post pads

Flags (Grade) or cones (JAB)

Fields correctly marked

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Fields are roped off as per “TRU Code of Ethics” 1

Each team has a coach, manager and person looking after supporters 1

Host club provides contact person 1

Host club provides medical service either trainer first aid, physio, ambu-

lance service 1

Qualified referee 1

Changing rooms (Senior Grades) 1

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