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	"5th EditionRULESTOUCH
	FOOTBALL
	5th EditionRULESTOUCH
	FOOTBALL
	Touch Football Australia (TFA) undertook an extensive internal review of their
	domestic playing rules throughout 2018 and 2019. The review was led by
	an vastly experienced group of current and past players, coaches, referees
	and administrators of the sport from community"
	"estic playing rules throughout 2018 and 2019. The review was led by
	an vastly experienced group of current and past players, coaches, referees
	and administrators of the sport from community competitions to the elite
	international game. This group consulted broadly within the Australian
	community to develop a set of playing rules that could be applied across all
	levels of the sport.
	The result was"
	"competitions to the elite
	international game. This group consulted broadly within the Australian
	community to develop a set of playing rules that could be applied across all
	levels of the sport.
	The result was the TFA 8th Edition Playing Rules.
	At the Federation of International Touch Paris Convention held in October
	2019 Touch Football Australia presented the TFA 8th Edition Playing Rules and
	sub"
	"the TFA 8th Edition Playing Rules.
	At the Federation of International Touch Paris Convention held in October
	2019 Touch Football Australia presented the TFA 8th Edition Playing Rules and
	subsequently offered FIT and all National Touch Associations (NTAs) royalty
	free rights to use the newly developed rules.
	Consequently, the FIT Board resolved to adopt the TFA 8th Edition Playing Rules"
	"sequently offered FIT and all National Touch Associations (NTAs) royalty
	free rights to use the newly developed rules.
	Consequently, the FIT Board resolved to adopt the TFA 8th Edition Playing Rules
	as the 5th Edition FIT Playing Rules to be used across all levels of the game
	internationally. FIT and its Members acknowledge and thank Touch Football
	Australia for the rights to use"
	"
	as the 5th Edition FIT Playing Rules to be used across all levels of the game
	internationally. FIT and its Members acknowledge and thank Touch Football
	Australia for the rights to use these rules.
	Whilst consistency in the application of the rules of the game is important, FIT
	encourages its members to offer features in local competition rules to ensure
	that all participants enjoy a high quality experience. These"
	"these rules.
	Whilst consistency in the application of the rules of the game is important, FIT
	encourages its members to offer features in local competition rules to ensure
	that all participants enjoy a high quality experience. These Rules in no way
	restrict any NTA or their authorised competition providers from having different
	match conditions to these Rules. Any adaptation of or alterations to the Rules
	for local competitions should be clearly"
	"Rules in no way
	restrict any NTA or their authorised competition providers from having different
	match conditions to these Rules. Any adaptation of or alterations to the Rules
	for local competitions should be clearly articulated in relevant competition
	guidelines and be readily available for players, coaches and referees alikePreamble
	COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020
	All rights reserved. These"
	"articulated in relevant competition
	guidelines and be readily available for players, coaches and referees alikePreamble
	COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020
	All rights reserved. These Touch Football Rules are protected by copyright laws. Except as permitted under the
	Copyright Act, these Rules must not be reproduced by any process, electronic or otherwise, without the written
	permission of Touch Football Australia."
	"Touch Football Rules are protected by copyright laws. Except as permitted under the
	Copyright Act, these Rules must not be reproduced by any process, electronic or otherwise, without the written
	permission of Touch Football Australia.
	FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020Appendix 1 – Field of PlayContents
	01 IThe Field of Play 5
	02 I"
	"
	FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020Appendix 1 – Field of PlayContents
	01 IThe Field of Play 5
	02 IPlayer Registration 5
	03 IThe Ball 6
	04 IPlaying Uniform 6
	05 ITeam Composition 6
	06 ITeam Coach and Team Officials 7
	07 ICom"
	"Player Registration 5
	03 IThe Ball 6
	04 IPlaying Uniform 6
	05 ITeam Composition 6
	06 ITeam Coach and Team Officials 7
	07 ICommencement and Recommencement of Play 7
	08 IMatch Duration 8
	09 IPossession 8
	10 IThe Touch 9
	11 IPassing 10
	12 IBall"
	"mencement and Recommencement of Play 7
	08 IMatch Duration 8
	09 IPossession 8
	10 IThe Touch 9
	11 IPassing 10
	12 IBall Touched in Flight 10
	13 IThe Rollball 11
	14 IScoring 13
	15 IOffside 13
	16 IObstruction 14
	17 I"
	"Touched in Flight 10
	13 IThe Rollball 11
	14 IScoring 13
	15 IOffside 13
	16 IObstruction 14
	17 IInterchange 14
	18 IPenalty 15
	19 IAdvantage 16
	20 IMisconduct 16
	21 IForced Interchange 16
	22 ISin"
	"Interchange 14
	18 IPenalty 15
	19 IAdvantage 16
	20 IMisconduct 16
	21 IForced Interchange 16
	22 ISin Bin 16
	23 IDismissal 17
	24 IDrop-Off 17
	25 IMatch Officials 18
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	"Bin 16
	23 IDismissal 17
	24 IDrop-Off 17
	25 IMatch Officials 18
	FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020 Definitions and Terminology
	Unless the contrary"
	"© Touch Football Australia 2020FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020 Definitions and Terminology
	Unless the contrary intention appears, the following deﬁnitions and terminology apply
	to the game of Touch:
	TERM/PHRASE DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION
	Advantage The period of time after an Infring"
	"intention appears, the following deﬁnitions and terminology apply
	to the game of Touch:
	TERM/PHRASE DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION
	Advantage The period of time after an Infringement in which the non-offending
	side has the opportunity to gain Advantage either territorial, tactical
	or in the form of a Try.
	Attacking Try Line The line on or over which a player has to place"
	"ement in which the non-offending
	side has the opportunity to gain Advantage either territorial, tactical
	or in the form of a Try.
	Attacking Try Line The line on or over which a player has to place the ball to
	score a Try.
	Attacking Team The Team which has or is gaining Possession.
	Behind A position or direction towards a Team’s Defending Try Line.
	Change of Possession The act of"
	"the ball to
	score a Try.
	Attacking Team The Team which has or is gaining Possession.
	Behind A position or direction towards a Team’s Defending Try Line.
	Change of Possession The act of moving control of the ball from one Team to the other.
	Dead/Dead Ball When the ball is out of play including the period following a Try and
	until the match is recommenced and when the ball goes to ground "
	"moving control of the ball from one Team to the other.
	Dead/Dead Ball When the ball is out of play including the period following a Try and
	until the match is recommenced and when the ball goes to ground
	and/or outside the boundaries of the Field of Play prior to the
	subsequent Rollball.
	Dead Ball Line The end boundaries of the Field of Play. There is one at each end of
	the Field of Play"
	"
	and/or outside the boundaries of the Field of Play prior to the
	subsequent Rollball.
	Dead Ball Line The end boundaries of the Field of Play. There is one at each end of
	the Field of Play. See Appendix 1.
	Defending Try Line The line which a Team has to defend to prevent a Try.
	Defending Team The Team without or which is losing Possession.
	Dismissal When a player is sent from the"
	". See Appendix 1.
	Defending Try Line The line which a Team has to defend to prevent a Try.
	Defending Team The Team without or which is losing Possession.
	Dismissal When a player is sent from the Field of Play for the rest of the match.
	Drop-Off A procedure used to determine a Winner following equal scores at
	the expiration of normal Duration.
	Duration The length of time a competition match lasts, which is"
	"Field of Play for the rest of the match.
	Drop-Off A procedure used to determine a Winner following equal scores at
	the expiration of normal Duration.
	Duration The length of time a competition match lasts, which is normally
	forty-five minutes, inclusive of a five (5) minute Half Time.
	End of Play When the Referee indicates completion of the match.
	Exclusion When a player is sent to the nearest Sin Bin Area following"
	"normally
	forty-five minutes, inclusive of a five (5) minute Half Time.
	End of Play When the Referee indicates completion of the match.
	Exclusion When a player is sent to the nearest Sin Bin Area following three (3)
	penalties by the Defending Team upon entering their Seven Metre
	Zone. The player is counted as a player on the Field of Play and
	cannot be replaced or interchanged.
	FIT"
	"three (3)
	penalties by the Defending Team upon entering their Seven Metre
	Zone. The player is counted as a player on the Field of Play and
	cannot be replaced or interchanged.
	FIT Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020
	1FIT Federation of International Touch
	Field of Play The playing area bounded by the Sidelines and Dead Ball Lines"
	"Playing Rules - 5th Edition COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020
	1FIT Federation of International Touch
	Field of Play The playing area bounded by the Sidelines and Dead Ball Lines, both
	of which are out of bounds. See Appendix 1.
	Forced Interchange When a player is required to undertake a compulsory Interchange for
	an Infringement ruled more serious than a Pen"
	", both
	of which are out of bounds. See Appendix 1.
	Forced Interchange When a player is required to undertake a compulsory Interchange for
	an Infringement ruled more serious than a Penalty but less serious
	than a Permanent Interchange, Sin Bin or Dismissal.
	Forward A position or direction towards the Dead Ball Line beyond the Team’s
	Attacking Try Line.
	Full Time The"
	"alty but less serious
	than a Permanent Interchange, Sin Bin or Dismissal.
	Forward A position or direction towards the Dead Ball Line beyond the Team’s
	Attacking Try Line.
	Full Time The expiration of the second period of time allowed for play.
	Half The player who takes Possession following a Rollball.
	Half Time The break in play between the two halves of a match.
	Imminent About to occur"
	"expiration of the second period of time allowed for play.
	Half The player who takes Possession following a Rollball.
	Half Time The break in play between the two halves of a match.
	Imminent About to occur, it is almost certain to occur.
	Infringement The action of a player contrary to the Rules of the game.
	In-Goal Area The area in the Field of Play bounded by the Sidelines, the Try L"
	", it is almost certain to occur.
	Infringement The action of a player contrary to the Rules of the game.
	In-Goal Area The area in the Field of Play bounded by the Sidelines, the Try Lines
	and the Dead Ball Lines. There are two (2), one (1) at each end of the
	Field of Play. See Appendix 1.
	Interchange The act of an on-field player leaving the"
	"ines
	and the Dead Ball Lines. There are two (2), one (1) at each end of the
	Field of Play. See Appendix 1.
	Interchange The act of an on-field player leaving the Field of Play to be replaced
	by an off-field player entering the Field of Play.
	Interchange Area A marked rectangle for each Team on opposite sides of the Field
	of Play usually measuring 20 metres long by no"
	"Field of Play to be replaced
	by an off-field player entering the Field of Play.
	Interchange Area A marked rectangle for each Team on opposite sides of the Field
	of Play usually measuring 20 metres long by no more than five (5)
	metres wide, extending ten (10) metres either side of the Halfway
	Line and not less than one (1) metre from the Sideline. It is the area
	in"
	"more than five (5)
	metres wide, extending ten (10) metres either side of the Halfway
	Line and not less than one (1) metre from the Sideline. It is the area
	in which all off-field players must remain until an Interchange is
	initiated. See Appendix 1.
	Kick Strike or propel forcibly with the foot, a blow or forceful thrust with
	"
	"which all off-field players must remain until an Interchange is
	initiated. See Appendix 1.
	Kick Strike or propel forcibly with the foot, a blow or forceful thrust with
	the foot to the ball. A Tap to commence or recommence play or a
	Penalty Tap is not defined as a kick.
	Line Markings Markings of the Field of Play. See Appendix 1.
	"
	"the foot to the ball. A Tap to commence or recommence play or a
	Penalty Tap is not defined as a kick.
	Line Markings Markings of the Field of Play. See Appendix 1.
	Link The player beside the Wing player.
	Mark (for a Tap) The centre of the Halfway Line for the commencement or
	recommencement of play, or the position where a Penalty Tap is
	"
	"Link The player beside the Wing player.
	Mark (for a Tap) The centre of the Halfway Line for the commencement or
	recommencement of play, or the position where a Penalty Tap is
	awarded as a result of an Infringement.
	Mark (for a Touch) The position in the Field of Play where the player in Possession was
	at the time the Touch was made.
	FIT Playing R"
	"awarded as a result of an Infringement.
	Mark (for a Touch) The position in the Field of Play where the player in Possession was
	at the time the Touch was made.
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	COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020Middle The player inside the Link player.
	NTA National Touch Association
	As defined in the FIT Constitution.
	Obstruction"
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	COPYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 2020Middle The player inside the Link player.
	NTA National Touch Association
	As defined in the FIT Constitution.
	Obstruction A deliberate attempt by either an attacking or defending player
	to gain an unfair Advantage by interfering with the opposition to
	prevent them from gaining a rightful Advantage.
	Offside (Attacker)"
	"A deliberate attempt by either an attacking or defending player
	to gain an unfair Advantage by interfering with the opposition to
	prevent them from gaining a rightful Advantage.
	Offside (Attacker) An attacking player in a position Forward of the ball.
	Offside (Defender) A defending player in a position closer than seven (7) metres from
	the Mark of the Rollball; or ten (10)"
	"An attacking player in a position Forward of the ball.
	Offside (Defender) A defending player in a position closer than seven (7) metres from
	the Mark of the Rollball; or ten (10) metres from the Mark of a Tap.
	Onside A position whereby a player may legitimately become involved with
	play. A player with both feet on or behind their Defending Try Line.
	Pass The act of changing Poss"
	"metres from the Mark of a Tap.
	Onside A position whereby a player may legitimately become involved with
	play. A player with both feet on or behind their Defending Try Line.
	Pass The act of changing Possession between individual attacking
	players by propelling the ball laterally and/or backwards and may
	include a flick, knock or throw.
	Perimeter A border not less than five (5) metres from the boundary of"
	"ession between individual attacking
	players by propelling the ball laterally and/or backwards and may
	include a flick, knock or throw.
	Perimeter A border not less than five (5) metres from the boundary of the Field
	of Play. See Appendix 1.
	Penalty The Ruling by a Referee to award a Tap when a player or Team
	infringes the Rules of the game.
	Poss"
	"the Field
	of Play. See Appendix 1.
	Penalty The Ruling by a Referee to award a Tap when a player or Team
	infringes the Rules of the game.
	Possession Refers to the player or Team that has control of the ball. Providing
	other Rules do not apply, the Team with the ball is entitled to six (6)
	Touches.
	Referee The match official("
	"ession Refers to the player or Team that has control of the ball. Providing
	other Rules do not apply, the Team with the ball is entitled to six (6)
	Touches.
	Referee The match official(s) appointed to make Rulings during the conduct
	of a match.
	Rollball The act of bringing the ball into play following a Touch or a Change
	of Possession.
	Ruck/Rollball Area The"
	"s) appointed to make Rulings during the conduct
	of a match.
	Rollball The act of bringing the ball into play following a Touch or a Change
	of Possession.
	Ruck/Rollball Area The area, not exceeding one (1) metre in distance, between the
	player performing a Rollball and the Half.
	Ruling The decision made by a Referee as a result of particular
	circumstance and may"
	"area, not exceeding one (1) metre in distance, between the
	player performing a Rollball and the Half.
	Ruling The decision made by a Referee as a result of particular
	circumstance and may result in a Play On, a Tap Penalty, a discipline
	option, Change of Possession or a Try.
	Seven Metre Zone The area between the seven (7) metre line and the Try Line. See "
	"result in a Play On, a Tap Penalty, a discipline
	option, Change of Possession or a Try.
	Seven Metre Zone The area between the seven (7) metre line and the Try Line. See
	Appendix 1.
	Sidelines The side boundaries of the Field of Play. See Appendix 1.
	Sin Bin A player sent to the Sin-Bin Area for a period of four (4) completed
	"
	"
	Appendix 1.
	Sidelines The side boundaries of the Field of Play. See Appendix 1.
	Sin Bin A player sent to the Sin-Bin Area for a period of four (4) completed
	Possessions. The player is counted as a player on the Field of Play
	and cannot be replaced or Interchanged.
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	"Possessions. The player is counted as a player on the Field of Play
	and cannot be replaced or Interchanged.
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	3Sin Bin Area The area between the Dead Ball Line and the Perimeter where
	players are sent for either a Sin Bin period or Exclusion for repeated
	Seven Metre Zone Infringements."
	"020
	3Sin Bin Area The area between the Dead Ball Line and the Perimeter where
	players are sent for either a Sin Bin period or Exclusion for repeated
	Seven Metre Zone Infringements. There are four (4) Sin Bin Areas.
	See Appendix 1.
	Spirit of the Game The act of good sportsmanship and fair play.
	Substitute Player The player who replaces another player during"
	"There are four (4) Sin Bin Areas.
	See Appendix 1.
	Spirit of the Game The act of good sportsmanship and fair play.
	Substitute Player The player who replaces another player during Interchange. There is
	a maximum of eight (8) substitute players in any Team and except
	when interchanging, in the Sin Bin, dismissed or on the Field of Play,
	they must remain in the Sub"
	"Interchange. There is
	a maximum of eight (8) substitute players in any Team and except
	when interchanging, in the Sin Bin, dismissed or on the Field of Play,
	they must remain in the Substitution Box.
	Tap and Tap Penalty The method of commencing the match, recommencing the match
	after Half Time and after a Try has been scored. The Tap is also the
	method of recommen"
	"stitution Box.
	Tap and Tap Penalty The method of commencing the match, recommencing the match
	after Half Time and after a Try has been scored. The Tap is also the
	method of recommencing play when a Penalty is awarded. The Tap
	is taken by placing the ball on the ground at or behind the Mark,
	releasing both hands from the ball, tapping the ball gently with either
	"
	"cing play when a Penalty is awarded. The Tap
	is taken by placing the ball on the ground at or behind the Mark,
	releasing both hands from the ball, tapping the ball gently with either
	foot or touching the foot on the ball. The ball must not roll or move
	more than one (1) metre in any direction and must be retrieved
	cleanly, without touching the ground again. The player may face"
	"foot or touching the foot on the ball. The ball must not roll or move
	more than one (1) metre in any direction and must be retrieved
	cleanly, without touching the ground again. The player may face any
	direction and use either foot. Provided it is at the Mark, the ball does
	not have to be lifted from the ground prior to a Tap being taken.
	Team A group of players constituting one (1"
	"any
	direction and use either foot. Provided it is at the Mark, the ball does
	not have to be lifted from the ground prior to a Tap being taken.
	Team A group of players constituting one (1) side in a competition match.
	TFA Touch Football Australia Limited
	Touch Any contact between the player in Possession and a defending
	player. A Touch includes contact on the ball, hair or clothing and may
	be made"
	") side in a competition match.
	TFA Touch Football Australia Limited
	Touch Any contact between the player in Possession and a defending
	player. A Touch includes contact on the ball, hair or clothing and may
	be made by a defending player or by the player in Possession.
	Touch Count The progressive number of Touches that each Team has before a
	Change of Possession, from zero (0) to six (6).
	Try The result"
	"by a defending player or by the player in Possession.
	Touch Count The progressive number of Touches that each Team has before a
	Change of Possession, from zero (0) to six (6).
	Try The result of any attacking player, except the Half, placing the ball on
	or over the Team’s Attacking Try Line before being Touched.
	Try Lines The lines separating the In-Goal Areas from the Field"
	"of any attacking player, except the Half, placing the ball on
	or over the Team’s Attacking Try Line before being Touched.
	Try Lines The lines separating the In-Goal Areas from the Field of Play. See
	Appendix 1.
	Voluntary Rollball The player in Possession performs a Rollball before a Touch is made
	with a defending player.
	Wing The player outside the Link player.
	"
	"of Play. See
	Appendix 1.
	Voluntary Rollball The player in Possession performs a Rollball before a Touch is made
	with a defending player.
	Wing The player outside the Link player.
	Winner The Team that scores the most Tries during the match.
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	"Winner The Team that scores the most Tries during the match.
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	The object of the game of Touch is for each Team to score Tries and to prevent the
	opposition from scoring. The ball may be passed, knocked or handed between players
	of the Attacking Team"
	"of Play
	The object of the game of Touch is for each Team to score Tries and to prevent the
	opposition from scoring. The ball may be passed, knocked or handed between players
	of the Attacking Team who may in turn run or otherwise move with the ball in an
	attempt to gain territorial Advantage and to score Tries. Defending players prevent
	the Attacking Team from gaining a territorial Advantage by touching the"
	"who may in turn run or otherwise move with the ball in an
	attempt to gain territorial Advantage and to score Tries. Defending players prevent
	the Attacking Team from gaining a territorial Advantage by touching the ball carrier.
	1 The Field of Play
	1.1 The Field of Play is rectangular in shape measuring 70 metres in length from
	Try Line to Try Line, excluding the In-Goal Are"
	"ball carrier.
	1 The Field of Play
	1.1 The Field of Play is rectangular in shape measuring 70 metres in length from
	Try Line to Try Line, excluding the In-Goal Areas and 50 metres in width from
	Sideline to Sideline excluding the Interchange Areas.
	1.1.1 Variations to the dimensions of the Field of Play may be made but must be
	includ"
	"as and 50 metres in width from
	Sideline to Sideline excluding the Interchange Areas.
	1.1.1 Variations to the dimensions of the Field of Play may be made but must be
	included in relevant competition, event or tournament conditions
	1.2 Line Markings should be 4cm in width but must be no less than 2.5cm. Line
	Markings are to be laid out as shown in Appendix"
	"ed in relevant competition, event or tournament conditions
	1.2 Line Markings should be 4cm in width but must be no less than 2.5cm. Line
	Markings are to be laid out as shown in Appendix 1 - The Field of Play. Sidelines
	extend seven (7) metres beyond the Try Lines to join the Dead Ball Lines and
	define the In-Goal Areas which measure fifty (50) metres"
	"1 - The Field of Play. Sidelines
	extend seven (7) metres beyond the Try Lines to join the Dead Ball Lines and
	define the In-Goal Areas which measure fifty (50) metres wide by seven (7)
	metres in length.
	1.3 The Interchange Areas are located no closer than one (1) metre from each
	Sideline.
	1.4 Suitably sized"
	"wide by seven (7)
	metres in length.
	1.3 The Interchange Areas are located no closer than one (1) metre from each
	Sideline.
	1.4 Suitably sized markers, cones or corner posts of a distinguishing colour and
	made from safe and pliable material should be positioned at the intersections of
	the Sideline and Halfway line and the Sideline and the Try Line."
	"markers, cones or corner posts of a distinguishing colour and
	made from safe and pliable material should be positioned at the intersections of
	the Sideline and Halfway line and the Sideline and the Try Line.
	1.4.1 Markers, cones or corner posts placed on the junction of the Sideline and
	Try Line are deemed to be in the Field of Play.
	1.4.2 All other markers or con"
	"
	1.4.1 Markers, cones or corner posts placed on the junction of the Sideline and
	Try Line are deemed to be in the Field of Play.
	1.4.2 All other markers or cones are deemed to be out of the Field of Play.
	1.5 The standard playing surface is grass. Other surfaces including synthetic grass
	may be used but shall be subject to NTA approved standards.
	1.6 The"
	"es are deemed to be out of the Field of Play.
	1.5 The standard playing surface is grass. Other surfaces including synthetic grass
	may be used but shall be subject to NTA approved standards.
	1.6 The Field of Play boundary lines are deemed to be out of play. Play becomes
	Dead when the ball or a player in Possession touches the ground on or over a
	Sideline or Dead Ball Line.
	2 Player"
	"Field of Play boundary lines are deemed to be out of play. Play becomes
	Dead when the ball or a player in Possession touches the ground on or over a
	Sideline or Dead Ball Line.
	2 Player Registration
	2.1 Participating players are to be registered with a NTA or with an approved NTA
	competition provider.
	2.2 Teams playing unregistered players are liable to forfeit any"
	"Registration
	2.1 Participating players are to be registered with a NTA or with an approved NTA
	competition provider.
	2.2 Teams playing unregistered players are liable to forfeit any match in which
	unregistered players have competed.
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	3.1 The"
	"match in which
	unregistered players have competed.
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	53 The Ball
	3.1 The game is played with an oval, inflated ball of a shape, colour and size
	approved by FIT or the NTA.
	3.2 The ball shall be inflated to the manufacturers’ recommended air pressure."
	"game is played with an oval, inflated ball of a shape, colour and size
	approved by FIT or the NTA.
	3.2 The ball shall be inflated to the manufacturers’ recommended air pressure.
	3.3 The Referee shall immediately pause the match if the size and shape of the ball
	no longer complies with clauses 3.1 or 3.2 to allow for the ball to replaced or the
	issue"
	"
	3.3 The Referee shall immediately pause the match if the size and shape of the ball
	no longer complies with clauses 3.1 or 3.2 to allow for the ball to replaced or the
	issue rectified.
	3.4 The ball must not be hidden under player attire.
	4 Playing Uniform
	4.1 Participating players are to be correctly attired in matching Team uniforms
	4.2 Play"
	"rectified.
	3.4 The ball must not be hidden under player attire.
	4 Playing Uniform
	4.1 Participating players are to be correctly attired in matching Team uniforms
	4.2 Playing uniforms consist of shirt, singlet or other item as approved by the NTA
	or NTA competition provider, shorts and/or tights and socks.
	4.3 All players are to wear a unique ident"
	"ing uniforms consist of shirt, singlet or other item as approved by the NTA
	or NTA competition provider, shorts and/or tights and socks.
	4.3 All players are to wear a unique identifying number not less than 16cm in height,
	clearly displayed on the rear of the playing top.
	4.3.1 Identifying numbers must feature no more than two (2) digits.
	4.4 H"
	"ifying number not less than 16cm in height,
	clearly displayed on the rear of the playing top.
	4.3.1 Identifying numbers must feature no more than two (2) digits.
	4.4 Hats or caps are permitted to be worn during a match provided they are safe
	and meet any NTA regulations.
	4.5 Safe footwear must be worn with exceptions allowed for game variants such as
	Beach Touch"
	"ats or caps are permitted to be worn during a match provided they are safe
	and meet any NTA regulations.
	4.5 Safe footwear must be worn with exceptions allowed for game variants such as
	Beach Touch.
	4.6 Light leather or synthetic boots with soft moulded soles are permitted.
	4.6.1 Shoes with screw-in studs are not to be worn by any player or Referee."
	".
	4.6 Light leather or synthetic boots with soft moulded soles are permitted.
	4.6.1 Shoes with screw-in studs are not to be worn by any player or Referee.
	4.7 Players are not to participate in any match wearing any item of jewellery,
	chain, identification band/bracelet or similar item that may prove dangerous.
	Any jewellery or other"
	"
	4.7 Players are not to participate in any match wearing any item of jewellery,
	chain, identification band/bracelet or similar item that may prove dangerous.
	Any jewellery or other items that cannot be removed are to be taped to the
	satisfaction of the Referee.
	4.8 Long (extend beyond the finger flesh when viewed from the palm) or sharp
	fingernails are not"
	"items that cannot be removed are to be taped to the
	satisfaction of the Referee.
	4.8 Long (extend beyond the finger flesh when viewed from the palm) or sharp
	fingernails are not allowed.
	4.9 Referees and players may wear spectacles or sunglasses provided they are safe
	and securely attached.
	4.10 Referees and players may wear sport monitoring equipment and medical
	"
	"allowed.
	4.9 Referees and players may wear spectacles or sunglasses provided they are safe
	and securely attached.
	4.10 Referees and players may wear sport monitoring equipment and medical
	supports such as knee or ankle braces provided, at the sole discretion of
	competition’s controlling body, the items are not dangerous.
	5 Team Composition
	5.1 A Team"
	"supports such as knee or ankle braces provided, at the sole discretion of
	competition’s controlling body, the items are not dangerous.
	5 Team Composition
	5.1 A Team consists of a maximum of 14 players, no more than six (6) of whom are
	allowed on the field at any time.
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	"consists of a maximum of 14 players, no more than six (6) of whom are
	allowed on the field at any time.
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	seven (7) metres infield on the Halfway Line or the position"
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	seven (7) metres infield on the Halfway Line or the position of the ball, whichever is the
	greater Advantage.
	5.2 A Team must have a minimum of four (4) players on the field for a match to
	commence or continue, except during a Drop"
	"of the ball, whichever is the
	greater Advantage.
	5.2 A Team must have a minimum of four (4) players on the field for a match to
	commence or continue, except during a Drop-Off.
	5.3 Where the number of players on the field from one Team falls below four (4),
	the match is to be abandoned and the non-offending Team is to be declared the
	Winner.
	"
	"-Off.
	5.3 Where the number of players on the field from one Team falls below four (4),
	the match is to be abandoned and the non-offending Team is to be declared the
	Winner.
	5.3.1 This does not apply for players sent to the Sin Bin Area.
	5.4 In mixed gender competitions, the maximum number of males allowed on the
	Field of Play is three (3), the minimum male requirement"
	"5.3.1 This does not apply for players sent to the Sin Bin Area.
	5.4 In mixed gender competitions, the maximum number of males allowed on the
	Field of Play is three (3), the minimum male requirement is one (1) and the
	minimum female requirement is one (1).
	6 Team Coach and Team Officials
	6.1 The Team coach(s) and Team officials may be permitted inside the Perimeter
	"
	"is one (1) and the
	minimum female requirement is one (1).
	6 Team Coach and Team Officials
	6.1 The Team coach(s) and Team officials may be permitted inside the Perimeter
	but shall be required to be positioned either in the Interchange Area or at the
	end of the Field of Play for the duration of the match.
	6.2 The Team coach(s) and Team officials may move from one position"
	"but shall be required to be positioned either in the Interchange Area or at the
	end of the Field of Play for the duration of the match.
	6.2 The Team coach(s) and Team officials may move from one position to the other
	but shall do so without delay. While in a position at the end of the Field of Play,
	the Team coach(s) or Team official must remain no closer than five (5) metres
	from the"
	"to the other
	but shall do so without delay. While in a position at the end of the Field of Play,
	the Team coach(s) or Team official must remain no closer than five (5) metres
	from the Dead Ball Line and must not coach or communicate (verbal or non-
	verbal) with either Team or the Referees.
	7 Commencement and Recommencement of Play
	7.1 Team captains are to"
	"Dead Ball Line and must not coach or communicate (verbal or non-
	verbal) with either Team or the Referees.
	7 Commencement and Recommencement of Play
	7.1 Team captains are to toss a coin in the presence of the Referee(s) with the
	winning captain’s Team having the choice of the direction the Team wishes
	to run in the first half; the choice of Interchange Areas for the"
	"toss a coin in the presence of the Referee(s) with the
	winning captain’s Team having the choice of the direction the Team wishes
	to run in the first half; the choice of Interchange Areas for the duration of the
	match, including any extra time; and the choice of which team will commence
	the match in Possession.
	7.2 A player of the Attacking Team is to commence the match with a Tap at"
	"duration of the
	match, including any extra time; and the choice of which team will commence
	the match in Possession.
	7.2 A player of the Attacking Team is to commence the match with a Tap at the
	centre of the Halfway Line following the indication to commence play from the
	Referee.
	7.3 For the recommencement of play following a Half Time break, Teams shall
	change directions and the Team"
	"the
	centre of the Halfway Line following the indication to commence play from the
	Referee.
	7.3 For the recommencement of play following a Half Time break, Teams shall
	change directions and the Team not commencing the match with Possession is
	to re-start the match with a Tap.
	7.4 For the recommencement of play following the scoring of a Try, the Team
	against which the Try"
	"not commencing the match with Possession is
	to re-start the match with a Tap.
	7.4 For the recommencement of play following the scoring of a Try, the Team
	against which the Try was conceded will recommence play with a Tap.
	7.5 A Tap may not be taken until all attacking Players are in an Onside position.
	Ruling = The Player will be directed to return to the Mark"
	"was conceded will recommence play with a Tap.
	7.5 A Tap may not be taken until all attacking Players are in an Onside position.
	Ruling = The Player will be directed to return to the Mark and to take the Tap again.
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	"and to take the Tap again.
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	77.6 A Tap may not be taken until at least four (4) defending players are in an Onside
	position or unless directed to so by the Referee. Where the number of players
	on the field from the Defending Team falls below four (4), all players must be"
	"four (4) defending players are in an Onside
	position or unless directed to so by the Referee. Where the number of players
	on the field from the Defending Team falls below four (4), all players must be in
	an Onside position for a Tap to be taken unless directed to do so by the Referee.
	Ruling = The Player will be directed to return to the Mark and to take the Tap again.
	7.7"
	"in
	an Onside position for a Tap to be taken unless directed to do so by the Referee.
	Ruling = The Player will be directed to return to the Mark and to take the Tap again.
	7.7 The Tap to commence or recommence play must be performed without delay.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending team at the centre of the Halfway line.
	8 Match Duration
	8.1 A match"
	"The Tap to commence or recommence play must be performed without delay.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending team at the centre of the Halfway line.
	8 Match Duration
	8.1 A match is 40 minutes in duration, consisting of two (2) x 20 minute halves with
	a Half Time break.
	8.1.1 There is no time off for injury during a match.
	8.2"
	"is 40 minutes in duration, consisting of two (2) x 20 minute halves with
	a Half Time break.
	8.1.1 There is no time off for injury during a match.
	8.2 Local competition and tournament conditions may vary the duration of a match.
	8.3 When time expires, play is to continue until the next Touch or Dead Ball and End
	of Play is signaled by the Referee.
	8"
	"Local competition and tournament conditions may vary the duration of a match.
	8.3 When time expires, play is to continue until the next Touch or Dead Ball and End
	of Play is signaled by the Referee.
	8.3.1 Should a Penalty be awarded during this period, the Penalty is to be taken.
	8.4 If a match is abandoned in any circumstances other than those referred to in
	clause 24.1."
	".3.1 Should a Penalty be awarded during this period, the Penalty is to be taken.
	8.4 If a match is abandoned in any circumstances other than those referred to in
	clause 24.1.6 the NTA or NTA competition provider in its sole discretion shall
	determine the result of the match.
	9 Possession
	9.1 The Team with the ball is entitled to six (6) Touches"
	"6 the NTA or NTA competition provider in its sole discretion shall
	determine the result of the match.
	9 Possession
	9.1 The Team with the ball is entitled to six (6) Touches prior to a Change of
	Possession.
	9.2 On the Change of Possession due to an intercept, the first Touch will be zero (0)
	Touch.
	9.3 Following the sixth Touch or"
	"prior to a Change of
	Possession.
	9.2 On the Change of Possession due to an intercept, the first Touch will be zero (0)
	Touch.
	9.3 Following the sixth Touch or a loss of Possession due to any other means, the
	ball must be returned to the Mark without delay.
	Ruling = A deliberate delay in the changeover procedure will result in a Penalty awarded to
	the non-"
	"a loss of Possession due to any other means, the
	ball must be returned to the Mark without delay.
	Ruling = A deliberate delay in the changeover procedure will result in a Penalty awarded to
	the non-offending Team ten (10) metres Forward of the Mark for the Change of Possession.
	9.4 If the ball is dropped or passed and goes to ground during play, a Change of
	Possession results.
	"
	"offending Team ten (10) metres Forward of the Mark for the Change of Possession.
	9.4 If the ball is dropped or passed and goes to ground during play, a Change of
	Possession results.
	Ruling = The Mark for the Change of Possession is where the ball makes initial contact with
	the ground.
	9.5 If the ball, while still under the control of the Half, contacts the ground in the In-
	"
	"Ruling = The Mark for the Change of Possession is where the ball makes initial contact with
	the ground.
	9.5 If the ball, while still under the control of the Half, contacts the ground in the In-
	Goal Area, Possession is lost.
	Ruling = Play will restart with a Rollball at the nearest point on the seven (7) metre line.
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	Ruling = Play will restart with a Rollball at the nearest point on the seven (7) metre line.
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	is accidentally knocked Forward into any other Player"
	"PYRIGHT © Touch Football Australia 20209.6 If a player mishandles the ball and even if in an effort to gain control, the ball
	is accidentally knocked Forward into any other Player, a Change of Possession
	results.
	10 The Touch
	10.1 A Touch may be made by either a defending player or a player in Possession.
	10.2 A defending player may not"
	", a Change of Possession
	results.
	10 The Touch
	10.1 A Touch may be made by either a defending player or a player in Possession.
	10.2 A defending player may not claim a Touch if contact has not been made. If a
	player claims a Touch has been made, but the Referee is unsure the Touch will
	count.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at"
	"claim a Touch if contact has not been made. If a
	player claims a Touch has been made, but the Referee is unsure the Touch will
	count.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement and the offending
	player sent to the Sin Bin.
	10.3 Players of both Defending and Attacking Teams are to use the minimum force
	necessary to make a"
	"the point of the Infringement and the offending
	player sent to the Sin Bin.
	10.3 Players of both Defending and Attacking Teams are to use the minimum force
	necessary to make a Touch. Players must ensure that the method employed in
	making a Touch does not pose an unnecessary risk to player safety.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement."
	"Touch. Players must ensure that the method employed in
	making a Touch does not pose an unnecessary risk to player safety.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement.
	10.4 If the ball is accidentally knocked from the hands of a player in Possession
	during a Touch, the Touch counts and the Attacking Team retains Possession.
	10.5 The def"
	"
	10.4 If the ball is accidentally knocked from the hands of a player in Possession
	during a Touch, the Touch counts and the Attacking Team retains Possession.
	10.5 The defending player must not deliberately knock the ball from the hands of a
	player in Possession during a Touch.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement.
	10"
	"ending player must not deliberately knock the ball from the hands of a
	player in Possession during a Touch.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement.
	10.6 A player must not pass or otherwise deliver the ball after a Touch has been
	made.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement, or if In-Goal the"
	".6 A player must not pass or otherwise deliver the ball after a Touch has been
	made.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement, or if In-Goal the
	nearest point on the seven (7) metre line.
	10.7 The Half may pass or run with the ball but cannot get Touched while in
	Possession of the ball.
	Ruling = A"
	"
	nearest point on the seven (7) metre line.
	10.7 The Half may pass or run with the ball but cannot get Touched while in
	Possession of the ball.
	Ruling = A Change of Possession occurs at the point of the Touch, or if In-Goal the nearest
	point on the seven (7) metre line.
	10.8 If a Touch is made in the In-Goal Area"
	"Change of Possession occurs at the point of the Touch, or if In-Goal the nearest
	point on the seven (7) metre line.
	10.8 If a Touch is made in the In-Goal Area before the ball is grounded, the player in
	Possession is to perform a Rollball seven (7) metres from the Team’s Attacking
	Try Line, provided it is not the sixth Touch and the player"
	"before the ball is grounded, the player in
	Possession is to perform a Rollball seven (7) metres from the Team’s Attacking
	Try Line, provided it is not the sixth Touch and the player is not Half.
	10.9 If a player in Possession is Touched while on or behind their Defending Try Line,
	the Touch counts and once the Referee sets the Mark seven (7) metres directly
	For"
	"is not Half.
	10.9 If a player in Possession is Touched while on or behind their Defending Try Line,
	the Touch counts and once the Referee sets the Mark seven (7) metres directly
	Forward of the contact point from the Defending Team’s Try Line, a Rollball is
	performed.
	10.10 If a player in Possession intentionally makes a Touch on an Offside defender
	who"
	"ward of the contact point from the Defending Team’s Try Line, a Rollball is
	performed.
	10.10 If a player in Possession intentionally makes a Touch on an Offside defender
	who is making every effort to retire and remain out of play, the Touch counts.
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	"is making every effort to retire and remain out of play, the Touch counts.
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	910.1 1 If a Touch is made on a player in Possession while the player is juggling the ball
	in an attempt to maintain control of it, the Touch counts if the attacking player
	following the Touch retains Poss"
	"1 If a Touch is made on a player in Possession while the player is juggling the ball
	in an attempt to maintain control of it, the Touch counts if the attacking player
	following the Touch retains Possession.
	10.12 If a player in Possession is Touched and subsequently makes contact with
	either the Sideline, a field marker or the ground outside the Field of Play, the
	Touch counts and play continues"
	"ession.
	10.12 If a player in Possession is Touched and subsequently makes contact with
	either the Sideline, a field marker or the ground outside the Field of Play, the
	Touch counts and play continues with a Rollball at the Mark where the Touch
	occurred.
	10.13 When a player from the Defending Team enters its defensive Seven Metre Zone,
	the Defending Team must move Forward at"
	"with a Rollball at the Mark where the Touch
	occurred.
	10.13 When a player from the Defending Team enters its defensive Seven Metre Zone,
	the Defending Team must move Forward at a reasonable pace until a Touch is
	Imminent or made.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement.
	10.1 4 When a player in Poss"
	"a reasonable pace until a Touch is
	Imminent or made.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement.
	10.1 4 When a player in Possession enters the Defending Teams’ Seven Metre Zone
	the Defending Team is not obliged to move Forward but cannot retire back
	towards their Try Line until a Touch is Imminent or made.
	Ruling"
	"ession enters the Defending Teams’ Seven Metre Zone
	the Defending Team is not obliged to move Forward but cannot retire back
	towards their Try Line until a Touch is Imminent or made.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the seven (7) metre line in line with the point of
	the Infringement.
	11 Passing
	1 1.1 A player in Possession"
	"= A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the seven (7) metre line in line with the point of
	the Infringement.
	11 Passing
	1 1.1 A player in Possession may not kick, pass, flick, knock, throw, hand-off or
	otherwise propel the ball in a Forward direction, either intentionally or otherwise
	to another player.
	Ruling = A Penalty will"
	"may not kick, pass, flick, knock, throw, hand-off or
	otherwise propel the ball in a Forward direction, either intentionally or otherwise
	to another player.
	Ruling = A Penalty will be awarded to the Defending Team at the Mark where the ball was
	propelled Forward unless Advantage is applied.
	1 1.2 A player in Possession may not intentionally kick, pass, flick, knock"
	"be awarded to the Defending Team at the Mark where the ball was
	propelled Forward unless Advantage is applied.
	1 1.2 A player in Possession may not intentionally kick, pass, flick, knock, throw,
	hand-off or otherwise propel the ball in a Forward direction over an opposition
	player and regain Possession.
	Ruling = A Penalty will be awarded to the Defending Team at the Mark where"
	", throw,
	hand-off or otherwise propel the ball in a Forward direction over an opposition
	player and regain Possession.
	Ruling = A Penalty will be awarded to the Defending Team at the Mark where the ball was
	propelled Forward.
	12 Ball Touched in Flight
	12.1 If a player from the Defending Team deliberately makes contact with the ball in
	flight and the ball goes to"
	"the ball was
	propelled Forward.
	12 Ball Touched in Flight
	12.1 If a player from the Defending Team deliberately makes contact with the ball in
	flight and the ball goes to ground, the Attacking Team retains the ball and the
	Touch Count restarts as zero (0) Touch.
	12.2 If a player from the Defending Team deliberately makes contact with the ball
	in"
	"ground, the Attacking Team retains the ball and the
	Touch Count restarts as zero (0) Touch.
	12.2 If a player from the Defending Team deliberately makes contact with the ball
	in flight and the ball is retrieved by an attacking player, without touching the
	ground, play continues and the next Touch is zero (0) Touch.
	12.3 If a player from the Defending Team deliberately makes"
	"flight and the ball is retrieved by an attacking player, without touching the
	ground, play continues and the next Touch is zero (0) Touch.
	12.3 If a player from the Defending Team deliberately makes contact with the ball
	in flight, propelling it Forward and an attacking player, in an attempt to regain
	possession, drops the ball, the Attacking Team retains Possession and the
	F"
	"contact with the ball
	in flight, propelling it Forward and an attacking player, in an attempt to regain
	possession, drops the ball, the Attacking Team retains Possession and the
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	12.4 If a player from the Defending Team deliberately makes contact with the ball
	in flight, propelling it towards the Defending Team’s Dead Ball Line and an
	attacking player, in an attempt to regain possession drops the ball, a Change"
	"ending Team deliberately makes contact with the ball
	in flight, propelling it towards the Defending Team’s Dead Ball Line and an
	attacking player, in an attempt to regain possession drops the ball, a Change of
	Possession occurs.
	12.5 If a player from the Defending Team unintentionally makes contact with the ball
	in flight and the ball goes to ground, a Change of Possession occurs.
	1"
	"of
	Possession occurs.
	12.5 If a player from the Defending Team unintentionally makes contact with the ball
	in flight and the ball goes to ground, a Change of Possession occurs.
	12.6 If a player from the Defending Team unintentionally makes contact with the
	ball in flight and the ball is retrieved by an attacking player, play and the Touch
	Count continues.
	12.7 A"
	"2.6 If a player from the Defending Team unintentionally makes contact with the
	ball in flight and the ball is retrieved by an attacking player, play and the Touch
	Count continues.
	12.7 A player from the Attacking Team cannot pass the ball into a defending player
	intentionally seeking a rebound or a restart of the Touch count.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the"
	"player from the Attacking Team cannot pass the ball into a defending player
	intentionally seeking a rebound or a restart of the Touch count.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the pass.
	13 The Rollball
	13.1 The attacking player is to position on the Mark, face the opponent’s Try Line,
	make a genuine attempt to stand parallel to the Sidelines,"
	"pass.
	13 The Rollball
	13.1 The attacking player is to position on the Mark, face the opponent’s Try Line,
	make a genuine attempt to stand parallel to the Sidelines, place the ball on the
	ground between the feet in a controlled manner and:
	13.1.1 step Forward over the ball; or
	13.1.2 roll the ball back between the feet no more than one"
	"place the ball on the
	ground between the feet in a controlled manner and:
	13.1.1 step Forward over the ball; or
	13.1.2 roll the ball back between the feet no more than one (1) metre; or
	13.1.3 pass a foot over the ball.
	Ruling = A Change of Possession to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement.
	13.2"
	"(1) metre; or
	13.1.3 pass a foot over the ball.
	Ruling = A Change of Possession to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement.
	13.2 A player must perform the Rollball on the Mark.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement.
	13.3 A player must not perform a Voluntary Rollball."
	"A player must perform the Rollball on the Mark.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement.
	13.3 A player must not perform a Voluntary Rollball.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement.
	13.4 A player must not delay in performing the Rollball.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team"
	"
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement.
	13.4 A player must not delay in performing the Rollball.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Defending Team at the point of the Infringement.
	13.5 A player may only perform a Rollball at the Mark under the following
	circumstances:
	13.5.1 when a Touch has been made;"
	"at the point of the Infringement.
	13.5 A player may only perform a Rollball at the Mark under the following
	circumstances:
	13.5.1 when a Touch has been made; or
	13.5.2 when Possession changes following the sixth Touch; or
	13.5.3 when Possession changes due to the ball being dropped or passed and
	goes to the ground; or
	13"
	"or
	13.5.2 when Possession changes following the sixth Touch; or
	13.5.3 when Possession changes due to the ball being dropped or passed and
	goes to the ground; or
	13.5.4 when Possession changes due to an Infringement by an attacking player
	at a Penalty, a Tap or a Rollball; or
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	1113.5.5 when Possession changes after the Half is Touched or when the Half
	places the ball on or over the Try Line; or"
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	1113.5.5 when Possession changes after the Half is Touched or when the Half
	places the ball on or over the Try Line; or
	13.5.6 in replacement of a Penalty Tap; or
	13.5.7 when so directed by the Referee.
	13.6 A player is to perform a Rollball seven (7) metres"
	"
	13.5.6 in replacement of a Penalty Tap; or
	13.5.7 when so directed by the Referee.
	13.6 A player is to perform a Rollball seven (7) metres in-field under the following
	circumstances:
	13.6.1 when a Change of Possession takes place due to a player in Possession
	making contact with the Sideline or any ground outside the Field of"
	"in-field under the following
	circumstances:
	13.6.1 when a Change of Possession takes place due to a player in Possession
	making contact with the Sideline or any ground outside the Field of Play,
	prior to a Touch being made; or
	13.6.2 when the ball not in Possession of a player makes contact with the
	Sideline or any ground outside the Field of Play.
	1"
	"Play,
	prior to a Touch being made; or
	13.6.2 when the ball not in Possession of a player makes contact with the
	Sideline or any ground outside the Field of Play.
	13.7 A player may not perform a Tap in replacement of a Rollball.
	Ruling = The offending Team must return to the Mark and perform the Rollball.
	13.8 An attacking player, other than the"
	"3.7 A player may not perform a Tap in replacement of a Rollball.
	Ruling = The offending Team must return to the Mark and perform the Rollball.
	13.8 An attacking player, other than the player performing the Rollball, may receive
	the ball at the Rollball and shall do so without delay. That player is referred to as
	the Half.
	13.9 The Half may control the ball with a foot prior to"
	"player performing the Rollball, may receive
	the ball at the Rollball and shall do so without delay. That player is referred to as
	the Half.
	13.9 The Half may control the ball with a foot prior to picking up the ball.
	13.10 A player ceases to be the Half once the ball is passed to another player.
	13.1 1 Defending players are not to interfere with the performance of"
	"picking up the ball.
	13.10 A player ceases to be the Half once the ball is passed to another player.
	13.1 1 Defending players are not to interfere with the performance of the Rollball or the
	Half.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at a point ten (10) metres directly Forward of the
	Infringement.
	13.1"
	"the Rollball or the
	Half.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at a point ten (10) metres directly Forward of the
	Infringement.
	13.12 Players of the Defending Team must not move Forward of the Onside position
	until the Half has made contact with the ball, unless directed to do so by the
	Referee or in accordance with 13."
	"2 Players of the Defending Team must not move Forward of the Onside position
	until the Half has made contact with the ball, unless directed to do so by the
	Referee or in accordance with 13.12.1.
	13.12.1 When the Half is not within one (1) metre of the Rollball, Onside players
	of the Defending Team may move Forward as soon as the player "
	"12.1.
	13.12.1 When the Half is not within one (1) metre of the Rollball, Onside players
	of the Defending Team may move Forward as soon as the player
	performing the Rollball releases the ball. If the Half is not in position and
	a defending player moves Forward and makes contact with the ball, a
	Change of Possession results.
	13.13 If"
	"
	performing the Rollball releases the ball. If the Half is not in position and
	a defending player moves Forward and makes contact with the ball, a
	Change of Possession results.
	13.13 If in the act of performing the Rollball, the Attacking player makes contact with
	the Sideline or any ground outside the Field of Play a Change of Possession will
	occur with the Rollball to be taken seven (7"
	"in the act of performing the Rollball, the Attacking player makes contact with
	the Sideline or any ground outside the Field of Play a Change of Possession will
	occur with the Rollball to be taken seven (7) metres in field.
	13.1 4 After a Touch is made between the Dead Ball Line and the seven (7) metre line,
	an Attacking Team is permitted to Rollball on the seven (7)"
	") metres in field.
	13.1 4 After a Touch is made between the Dead Ball Line and the seven (7) metre line,
	an Attacking Team is permitted to Rollball on the seven (7) metre line at a point
	directly in line with where the Touch was made.
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	1 4.1 A Try is worth one (1) point.
	1 4.2 A Try is awarded when a player, other than the Half, places the ball on or over
	the Try"
	"4 Scoring
	1 4.1 A Try is worth one (1) point.
	1 4.2 A Try is awarded when a player, other than the Half, places the ball on or over
	the Try Line without being Touched.
	1 4.3 In attempting to score a Try, a player must have control of the ball prior to
	placing it on or over the Try Line.
	1 4.4 If a Player"
	"Line without being Touched.
	1 4.3 In attempting to score a Try, a player must have control of the ball prior to
	placing it on or over the Try Line.
	1 4.4 If a Player places the ball on the ground and releases it short of the Try Line
	while attempting to Score a Try, the Player is required to perform a Rollball to
	restart play and a Touch is counted. If a Player does not"
	"places the ball on the ground and releases it short of the Try Line
	while attempting to Score a Try, the Player is required to perform a Rollball to
	restart play and a Touch is counted. If a Player does not release the Ball from
	their hands, the match continues and no Touch is counted.
	1 4.5 At the End of Play the team that has scored the most Tries is declared the
	Winner. In the"
	"release the Ball from
	their hands, the match continues and no Touch is counted.
	1 4.5 At the End of Play the team that has scored the most Tries is declared the
	Winner. In the event of neither team scoring, or in the event of both teams
	scoring the same number of Tries, a draw is declared.
	15 Offside
	15.1 At a Rollball, all players from the Def"
	"event of neither team scoring, or in the event of both teams
	scoring the same number of Tries, a draw is declared.
	15 Offside
	15.1 At a Rollball, all players from the Defending Team must retire a distance of
	seven (7) metres or to the Defending Try Line as indicated by the Referee.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infr"
	"ending Team must retire a distance of
	seven (7) metres or to the Defending Try Line as indicated by the Referee.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement or on the seven (7)
	metre line directly Forward of the Infringement.
	15.2 At a Tap, all players from the Defending Team must retire a distance of ten (1"
	"ingement or on the seven (7)
	metre line directly Forward of the Infringement.
	15.2 At a Tap, all players from the Defending Team must retire a distance of ten (10)
	metres from the Mark or to the Defending Try Line as indicated by the Referee.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement or on the ten ("
	"0)
	metres from the Mark or to the Defending Try Line as indicated by the Referee.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement or on the ten (10)
	metre line directly Forward of the Infringement.
	15.3 At a Rollball or Tap, players from the Defending Team must not retire an
	unreasonable distance beyond the"
	"10)
	metre line directly Forward of the Infringement.
	15.3 At a Rollball or Tap, players from the Defending Team must not retire an
	unreasonable distance beyond the Defending Try Line.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement or on the seven (7)
	metre line directly Forward of the Infringement.
	"
	"Defending Try Line.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the point of the Infringement or on the seven (7)
	metre line directly Forward of the Infringement.
	15.4 When a Rollball occurs within Defending Team’s Seven Metre Zone or a Penalty
	Tap within ten (10) metres of the Defending Team’s Try Line, all players from the
	"
	"15.4 When a Rollball occurs within Defending Team’s Seven Metre Zone or a Penalty
	Tap within ten (10) metres of the Defending Team’s Try Line, all players from the
	Defending Team must have both feet on or behind their Try Line and no other
	part of the body in contact with the ground Forward of their Try Line.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the seven"
	"Defending Team must have both feet on or behind their Try Line and no other
	part of the body in contact with the ground Forward of their Try Line.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team at the seven (7) metre line directly Forward of the
	point of the Infringement.
	15.5 After effecting the Touch, the defending player must retire the required seven
	(7) metres or to"
	"(7) metre line directly Forward of the
	point of the Infringement.
	15.5 After effecting the Touch, the defending player must retire the required seven
	(7) metres or to the Defending Try Line as indicated by the Referee without
	interfering with the Attacking Team.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team ten (10) metres Forward of the Infring"
	"the Defending Try Line as indicated by the Referee without
	interfering with the Attacking Team.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the Attacking Team ten (10) metres Forward of the Infringement or if
	on the Defensive Try Line, on the seven (7) metre line.
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	1316 Obstruction
	16.1 A player in Possession must not run or otherwise move behind other attacking
	players or the Referee in an attempt to avoid an Imminent Touch.
	Ruling"
	"1316 Obstruction
	16.1 A player in Possession must not run or otherwise move behind other attacking
	players or the Referee in an attempt to avoid an Imminent Touch.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement.
	16.2 The player in Possession is not to hold or otherwise impede a defending player
	in any way."
	"= A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement.
	16.2 The player in Possession is not to hold or otherwise impede a defending player
	in any way.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement.
	16.3 An attacking player in support of the player in Possession may move as
	necessary to"
	"
	Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement.
	16.3 An attacking player in support of the player in Possession may move as
	necessary to achieve a supporting position but must not grab, hold, push or
	otherwise deliberately interfere with a defending player attempting to make a
	Touch
	Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at"
	"achieve a supporting position but must not grab, hold, push or
	otherwise deliberately interfere with a defending player attempting to make a
	Touch
	Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement or on the
	seven (7) metre line if the Infringement occurs in the In-Goal Area.
	16.4 Players in the Defending Team may"
	"the point of the Infringement or on the
	seven (7) metre line if the Infringement occurs in the In-Goal Area.
	16.4 Players in the Defending Team may not obstruct or interfere with an attacking
	player.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement or on the
	seven (7) metre"
	"not obstruct or interfere with an attacking
	player.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement or on the
	seven (7) metre line if the Infringement occurs in the In-Goal Area.
	16.5 Should a supporting, attacking player cause an apparent and involuntary or
	accidental Obstruction and the player in Poss"
	"line if the Infringement occurs in the In-Goal Area.
	16.5 Should a supporting, attacking player cause an apparent and involuntary or
	accidental Obstruction and the player in Possession ceases movement to allow
	a Touch to be made, the Touch is to count.
	16.6 If the Referee causes Obstruction on either an attacking player or a defending
	player including when the ball"
	"ession ceases movement to allow
	a Touch to be made, the Touch is to count.
	16.6 If the Referee causes Obstruction on either an attacking player or a defending
	player including when the ball makes contact with the Referee, play should
	pause and recommence with a Rollball at the Mark where the interference
	occurred and the Touch count remains unchanged.
	17 Interchange
	17."
	"makes contact with the Referee, play should
	pause and recommence with a Rollball at the Mark where the interference
	occurred and the Touch count remains unchanged.
	17 Interchange
	17.1 Players may Interchange at any time.
	17.2 There is no limit to the number of times a player may Interchange.
	17.3 Interchange players must remain in their Interchange Area for the duration of"
	"1 Players may Interchange at any time.
	17.2 There is no limit to the number of times a player may Interchange.
	17.3 Interchange players must remain in their Interchange Area for the duration of
	the match.
	17.4 Interchanges may only occur after the player leaving the Field of Play has
	entered the Interchange Area.
	17.5 Players leaving or entering the Field of Play shall not"
	"
	the match.
	17.4 Interchanges may only occur after the player leaving the Field of Play has
	entered the Interchange Area.
	17.5 Players leaving or entering the Field of Play shall not hinder or obstruct play.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement.
	17.6 Players entering the Field of Play must take up an Onside position"
	"hinder or obstruct play.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending Team at the point of the Infringement.
	17.6 Players entering the Field of Play must take up an Onside position before
	becoming involved in play.
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	17.7 When an intercept has occurred or a line break made, players are not permitted
	to Interchange until the next Touch has been made or ball becomes Dead.
	"
	"ending Team at the point of the Infringement.
	17.7 When an intercept has occurred or a line break made, players are not permitted
	to Interchange until the next Touch has been made or ball becomes Dead.
	Ruling A = If a player enters the Field of Play and prevents the scoring of a Try, a Penalty Try
	will be awarded and the offending player sent to the Sin Bin.
	Ruling B = If a player enters the"
	"Ruling A = If a player enters the Field of Play and prevents the scoring of a Try, a Penalty Try
	will be awarded and the offending player sent to the Sin Bin.
	Ruling B = If a player enters the Field of Play but does not impede the scoring of a Try the
	offending player will be sent to the Sin Bin.
	17.8 Following a Try, players may Interchange at will, without having to wait for the "
	"Field of Play but does not impede the scoring of a Try the
	offending player will be sent to the Sin Bin.
	17.8 Following a Try, players may Interchange at will, without having to wait for the
	player to enter the Interchange Area, but must do so prior to the Tap being taken
	to recommence play.
	18 Penalty
	18.1 The Tap must be performed in accordance with the De"
	"
	player to enter the Interchange Area, but must do so prior to the Tap being taken
	to recommence play.
	18 Penalty
	18.1 The Tap must be performed in accordance with the Definitions.
	Ruling = The Referee will instruct the offending Team to return to the Mark and perform the
	Tap again.
	18.2 For Infringements that occur between seven (7) metre lines"
	"finitions.
	Ruling = The Referee will instruct the offending Team to return to the Mark and perform the
	Tap again.
	18.2 For Infringements that occur between seven (7) metre lines, the Mark for the
	Penalty Tap is at the point of Infringement unless otherwise indicated by the
	Referee.
	18.3 For Infringements that occur within the Seven Metre Zone"
	", the Mark for the
	Penalty Tap is at the point of Infringement unless otherwise indicated by the
	Referee.
	18.3 For Infringements that occur within the Seven Metre Zone the Tap must be
	taken at the nearest seven (7) metre line.
	18.4 For Infringements that occur beyond the Field of Play or in the In-Goal Area
	the Mark is"
	"the Tap must be
	taken at the nearest seven (7) metre line.
	18.4 For Infringements that occur beyond the Field of Play or in the In-Goal Area
	the Mark is seven (7) metres infield from the Sideline, or directly Forward of
	the Infringement on the seven (7) metre line nearest the Infringement or at a
	position indicated by the Referee"
	"seven (7) metres infield from the Sideline, or directly Forward of
	the Infringement on the seven (7) metre line nearest the Infringement or at a
	position indicated by the Referee.
	18.5 The Mark must be indicated by the Referee before a Penalty Tap is taken.
	18.6 The Penalty Tap must be performed without delay after the Referee indicates
	the Mark.
	"
	".
	18.5 The Mark must be indicated by the Referee before a Penalty Tap is taken.
	18.6 The Penalty Tap must be performed without delay after the Referee indicates
	the Mark.
	Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending team at the point of Infringement.
	18.7 A player may perform a Rollball instead of a Penalty Tap and the player who
	receives the"
	"Ruling = A Penalty to the non-offending team at the point of Infringement.
	18.7 A player may perform a Rollball instead of a Penalty Tap and the player who
	receives the ball does not become the Half.
	18.8 If the Defending Team is penalised three (3) times upon entering their Seven
	Metre Zone during a single Possession, the last offending player will be given an"
	"ball does not become the Half.
	18.8 If the Defending Team is penalised three (3) times upon entering their Seven
	Metre Zone during a single Possession, the last offending player will be given an
	Exclusion until the end of that Possession.
	18.9 A Penalty Try is awarded if any action by a player, Team official or spectator,
	deemed by the Referee to be contrary to the R"
	"
	Exclusion until the end of that Possession.
	18.9 A Penalty Try is awarded if any action by a player, Team official or spectator,
	deemed by the Referee to be contrary to the Rules or spirit of the game clearly
	prevents the Attacking Team from scoring a Try.
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	1519 Advantage
	19.1 Where a Defending Team player is Offside at a Tap or Rollball and attempts
	to interfere with play, the Referee will allow Advantage or award a Penalty"
	"519 Advantage
	19.1 Where a Defending Team player is Offside at a Tap or Rollball and attempts
	to interfere with play, the Referee will allow Advantage or award a Penalty,
	whichever is of greater Advantage to the Attacking Team.
	19.2 Should the Attacking Team in the act of taking the Advantage subsequently
	infringe, the Ruling on the initial"
	",
	whichever is of greater Advantage to the Attacking Team.
	19.2 Should the Attacking Team in the act of taking the Advantage subsequently
	infringe, the Ruling on the initial Infringement will apply.
	20 Misconduct
	20.1 Misconduct warranting Penalty, Forced Interchange, Sin Bin or Dismissal
	includes:
	20.1.1"
	"Infringement will apply.
	20 Misconduct
	20.1 Misconduct warranting Penalty, Forced Interchange, Sin Bin or Dismissal
	includes:
	20.1.1 Continuous or regular breaches of the Rules;
	20.1.2 Swearing towards another player, Referee, spectator or other match
	official;
	20.1.3 Disputing dec"
	"Continuous or regular breaches of the Rules;
	20.1.2 Swearing towards another player, Referee, spectator or other match
	official;
	20.1.3 Disputing decisions of Referees or other match official(s);
	20.1.4 Using more than the necessary physical force to make a Touch;
	20.1.5 Poor sportsmanship;
	20.1"
	"isions of Referees or other match official(s);
	20.1.4 Using more than the necessary physical force to make a Touch;
	20.1.5 Poor sportsmanship;
	20.1.6 Tripping, striking, or otherwise assaulting another player, Referee,
	spectator or other match official; or
	20.1.7 Any other action that is contrary to the spirit of the game.
	21"
	".6 Tripping, striking, or otherwise assaulting another player, Referee,
	spectator or other match official; or
	20.1.7 Any other action that is contrary to the spirit of the game.
	21 Forced Interchange
	21.1 Where the Referee deems it necessary to implement a Forced Interchange
	following an Infringement, the Referee is to stop the match, direct the ball to
	"
	"Forced Interchange
	21.1 Where the Referee deems it necessary to implement a Forced Interchange
	following an Infringement, the Referee is to stop the match, direct the ball to
	be placed on the Mark, advise the offending player of the reason for the Forced
	Interchange, direct that player to return to the Interchange Area, display the
	relevant signal and award a Penalty to the non-"
	"be placed on the Mark, advise the offending player of the reason for the Forced
	Interchange, direct that player to return to the Interchange Area, display the
	relevant signal and award a Penalty to the non-offending Team.
	22 Sin Bin
	22.1 The on-field Referee is required to indicate the commencement and the end of
	the Sin Bin time.
	22.2 Any player sent to the"
	"offending Team.
	22 Sin Bin
	22.1 The on-field Referee is required to indicate the commencement and the end of
	the Sin Bin time.
	22.2 Any player sent to the Sin Bin must stand in the Sin Bin Area at the opposition’s
	end of the Field of Play and on the same side as their Interchange Area.
	22.3 Any player sent to the Sin Bin must return to the"
	"Sin Bin must stand in the Sin Bin Area at the opposition’s
	end of the Field of Play and on the same side as their Interchange Area.
	22.3 Any player sent to the Sin Bin must return to the Interchange Area prior to re-
	entering the Field of Play.
	22.4 Any action that causes the Touch Count to restart will result in a continuation of
	that Possession. For the avoidance of doubt, should"
	"Interchange Area prior to re-
	entering the Field of Play.
	22.4 Any action that causes the Touch Count to restart will result in a continuation of
	that Possession. For the avoidance of doubt, should a defender knock the ball
	down or give away a Penalty, this does not mean that the Possession has been
	completed, but rather the Possession continues.
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	completed, but rather the Possession continues.
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	23.1 A player or official dismissed for misconduct is to take no further part in that
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	23.1 A player or official dismissed for misconduct is to take no further part in that
	match and is to move to and remain outside the Perimeter for the remainder of
	the match.
	23.2 The dismissed player or official cannot be replaced and, in accordance with NTA
	Disciplinary Regulations"
	"match and is to move to and remain outside the Perimeter for the remainder of
	the match.
	23.2 The dismissed player or official cannot be replaced and, in accordance with NTA
	Disciplinary Regulations, that player shall receive an automatic two (2) match
	suspension.
	24 Drop-Off
	24.1 Should a Winner be required in drawn matches, the following Drop-Off
	pro"
	", that player shall receive an automatic two (2) match
	suspension.
	24 Drop-Off
	24.1 Should a Winner be required in drawn matches, the following Drop-Off
	procedure is used to determine a Winner.
	24.1.1 Each Team will reduce their on-field Team to four (4) players and within
	60 seconds take up a position to restart play from the Halfway Line"
	"cedure is used to determine a Winner.
	24.1.1 Each Team will reduce their on-field Team to four (4) players and within
	60 seconds take up a position to restart play from the Halfway Line,
	defending the same end of the field as at the End of Play.
	24.1.2 The Drop-Off commences with a Tap from the centre of the Halfway Line
	by the Team that did"
	",
	defending the same end of the field as at the End of Play.
	24.1.2 The Drop-Off commences with a Tap from the centre of the Halfway Line
	by the Team that did not commence the match with Possession.
	24.1.3 The Drop-Off will commence with a two (2) minute period of extra time.
	24.1.4 Should a Team be leading at the expiration of"
	"not commence the match with Possession.
	24.1.3 The Drop-Off will commence with a two (2) minute period of extra time.
	24.1.4 Should a Team be leading at the expiration of the two (2) minute period
	of extra time then that Team will be declared the Winner and Match
	complete.
	24.1.5 Should neither Team be leading at the expiration of two (2) minutes,"
	"the two (2) minute period
	of extra time then that Team will be declared the Winner and Match
	complete.
	24.1.5 Should neither Team be leading at the expiration of two (2) minutes, a
	signal is given and the match will pause at the next Touch or Dead Ball.
	Each Team will then remove another player from the Field of Play.
	24.1.6 The Match will recommence immediately after the players"
	"a
	signal is given and the match will pause at the next Touch or Dead Ball.
	Each Team will then remove another player from the Field of Play.
	24.1.6 The Match will recommence immediately after the players have left the
	field at the same place where it paused (i.e. the Team retains Possession
	at the designated number of Touches, or at Change of Possession due to
	some Infringement or"
	"have left the
	field at the same place where it paused (i.e. the Team retains Possession
	at the designated number of Touches, or at Change of Possession due to
	some Infringement or the sixth Touch) and the Match will continue until a
	Try is scored.
	24.1.7 There is no time off during the Drop-Off and the clock does not stop at
	the two (2) minute interval"
	"the sixth Touch) and the Match will continue until a
	Try is scored.
	24.1.7 There is no time off during the Drop-Off and the clock does not stop at
	the two (2) minute interval.
	24.1.8 Substitution during the Drop-Off is permitted in accordance with normal
	Interchange Rules.
	24.2 Mixed gender Teams may have no more than (2) males on the"
	".
	24.1.8 Substitution during the Drop-Off is permitted in accordance with normal
	Interchange Rules.
	24.2 Mixed gender Teams may have no more than (2) males on the field during the
	Drop-Off.
	24.2.1 In the case of a male player serving time in the Sin Bin at the
	commencement of the Drop-Off the offending Team will start with no "
	"field during the
	Drop-Off.
	24.2.1 In the case of a male player serving time in the Sin Bin at the
	commencement of the Drop-Off the offending Team will start with no
	more than one (1) male on the field.
	24.2.2 Where a male player has been dismissed for the remainder of the match,
	the offending Team will be permitted to have no more than one ("
	"
	more than one (1) male on the field.
	24.2.2 Where a male player has been dismissed for the remainder of the match,
	the offending Team will be permitted to have no more than one (1) male
	on the field for the duration of the Drop-Off.
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	Sin Bin and is yet to complete the required time, their Team commences the
	Drop-Off with one ("
	".3 At the commencement of the Drop-Off, if there is a player serving time in the
	Sin Bin and is yet to complete the required time, their Team commences the
	Drop-Off with one (1) less player on the field than their opposition and continues
	to play with one (1) player less until the Sin Bin period has been completed.
	24.4 At the commencement of the Drop-Off, if a"
	"1) less player on the field than their opposition and continues
	to play with one (1) player less until the Sin Bin period has been completed.
	24.4 At the commencement of the Drop-Off, if a Team has had a player dismissed for
	the remainder of the match that Team continues to play with one (1) player less
	than the opposition Team for the duration of the Drop-Off.
	24.5 For the avoid"
	"Team has had a player dismissed for
	the remainder of the match that Team continues to play with one (1) player less
	than the opposition Team for the duration of the Drop-Off.
	24.5 For the avoidance of doubt for clauses 24.3 and 24.4 the non-offending Team
	will retain a numerical advantage on the Field of Play during the Drop-Off.
	25 Match Officials
	2"
	"ance of doubt for clauses 24.3 and 24.4 the non-offending Team
	will retain a numerical advantage on the Field of Play during the Drop-Off.
	25 Match Officials
	25.1 The Referee is the sole judge on all match related matters inside the Perimeter
	for the Duration of a match, has jurisdiction over all players, coaches and
	officials and is required to:
	"
	"5.1 The Referee is the sole judge on all match related matters inside the Perimeter
	for the Duration of a match, has jurisdiction over all players, coaches and
	officials and is required to:
	25.1.1 Inspect the Field of Play, Line Markings and Markers prior to the
	commencement of the Match to ensure the safety of all participants.
	25.1.2 Adjudicate on the"
	"25.1.1 Inspect the Field of Play, Line Markings and Markers prior to the
	commencement of the Match to ensure the safety of all participants.
	25.1.2 Adjudicate on the Rules of the game;
	25.1.3 Impose any sanction necessary to control the match;
	25.1.4 Award Tries and record the progressive score;
	25.1.5 Maint"
	"Rules of the game;
	25.1.3 Impose any sanction necessary to control the match;
	25.1.4 Award Tries and record the progressive score;
	25.1.5 Maintain a count of Touches during each Possession;
	25.1.6 Award Penalties for Infringements against the Rules; and
	25.1.7 Report to the relevant competition administration any Sin Bins"
	"ain a count of Touches during each Possession;
	25.1.6 Award Penalties for Infringements against the Rules; and
	25.1.7 Report to the relevant competition administration any Sin Bins,
	Dismissals or injuries to any participant sustained during a Match.
	25.2 Only Team captains are permitted to seek clarification of a decision directly
	from the Referee. An approach may only be"
	",
	Dismissals or injuries to any participant sustained during a Match.
	25.2 Only Team captains are permitted to seek clarification of a decision directly
	from the Referee. An approach may only be made during a break in play or at
	the discretion of the Referee.
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	"made during a break in play or at
	the discretion of the Referee.
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	IN-GOAL AREA
	TRY LINE
	7 M ZONE
	DEAD BALL LINEPERIMETERINTERCHANGE
	AREA20M"
	"ALFWAY LINESIN BIN AREAS
	IN-GOAL AREA
	TRY LINE
	7 M ZONE
	DEAD BALL LINEPERIMETERINTERCHANGE
	AREA20M
	10M 10M1M5M
	7 M 7 M 7 M 7 M
	50M
	3M
	70MINTERCHANGE
	AREA Appendix 1 – Field of"