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Beach Tag

Beachtag is a variation of tag rugby played on sand. Key rules include a field size of 50m by 30m, 10 minute halves with 6 players per side including 3 males and 3 females. Teams have 6 tags to score before losing possession. Simultaneous tags result in play continuing. Kicking is allowed on any tag below shoulder height, and kicks into the referee result in a turnover. Unsportsmanlike conduct is strictly prohibited. Competition points are awarded as 3 for a win or bye, 2 for a draw, 1 for a loss, and 0 for a forfeit.

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Beach Tag

Beachtag is a variation of tag rugby played on sand. Key rules include a field size of 50m by 30m, 10 minute halves with 6 players per side including 3 males and 3 females. Teams have 6 tags to score before losing possession. Simultaneous tags result in play continuing. Kicking is allowed on any tag below shoulder height, and kicks into the referee result in a turnover. Unsportsmanlike conduct is strictly prohibited. Competition points are awarded as 3 for a win or bye, 2 for a draw, 1 for a loss, and 0 for a forfeit.

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BEACHTAG RULES

AT A GLANCE
THE FOLLOWING ARE RULE VARIATIONS
WHEN PLAYING BEACHTAG.
PLEASE REFER TO OZTAG RULE BOOK
FOR ALL OTHER FACETS OF THE GAME.

THE BASICS
• Field dimensions are 50m Long x 30m Wide
• 10 minute halves
• 6 Players on the field at any time. Mixed divisions are played with 3
males & 3 females (maximum 10 players in a team)
• There is unlimited interchange
• A tap kick at half way commences the game and is used to restart play
after a try. The non-scoring team will have possession for the restart
• The game is non-tackle, whoever initiates contact will be penalised.
The onus is on the attacking player to avoid the defender.

ATTACKING
• The attacking team has 6 tags before a change over
• Simultaneous tag is play on (the advantage goes to the attacking team)
• The ball carrier is not allowed to protect his/her tag or fend/palm off
defenders.
• A knock back is play on, knock on advantage rule applies – (same as
league)
• An attacker must stop and play the ball if she/he is in possession with
only 1 tag on
• Dummy half can score and can be tagged
• The attacking team CANNOT dive on the ball once it has been kicked
• The ball must be rolled with the hand in between the player’s legs for a
play the ball
• A try is awarded to the attacking team when they ground the ball on or

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over the try line. Tries are worth 1 point, except for women in mixed
games who will receive 2 points for a try.

DEFENDING
• Defender must remove one tag to stop attackers progress. She/he then
holds up the tag and drops it to the ground marking where the play the
ball should occur
• There is a marker in the play the ball
• Defensive line is back 7m and must wait for dummy half to touch the
ball before moving

KICKING
• Kicking is allowed on any Tag
• Kicks in general play must be below referees shoulder height
• Once the ball touches the ground over the try line, play is dead.
Defending team is awarded a tap kick 5m out, centre of field to restart
play.
• Kicking from the ground is play on as long as you don’t initiate contact
with a player attempting to pick up the ball
• If the ball is kicked into the referee, the referee will order a changeover
where she/he was struck

OTHER IMPORTANT RULES


• Unsportsmanlike conduct covers the behaviour and attitude of players
on the field and may result in penalty, sin bin or dismissal

Competition Points:
BYE 3
WIN 3
DRAW 2
LOSS 1
FOREFIT 0

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TRYLINE

TOUCHLINE
7m

HALFWAY LINE
50m

30m

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