The code of conduct and terms and conditions of competition entry are always subject to change and it is a Fast Touch players duty to be aware of any changes made at all times. Breaking of the laws set out by QLD government and police are always to be upheld and prosecution may follow if these laws are breached.

Each player’s fees must be paid in full before that player can take the field of play.

Nominated team delegates agree to be responsible to secure in full all team payments and accept the legal responsibility of their team’s financial status.

A player is considered registered upon approval by FAST TOUCH management only.

A player is to provide their own insurance to be covered by insurance and all terms and conditions are to be meet by the player and he or she waivers all insurance claims and litigation against any Fast Touch representative.

There must be a minimum of six (6) registered players per team.

A maximum of 12 players is allowed per team without additional charge, any team with more than 12 registered players is required to pay a surcharge of $350.00 per player per competition upon request of management.

All players agree and abide to competition indemnity once they nominate for competition

All players agree to sign on before start of play of each FT game

The conduct of all players and spectators must at all times be exemplary as you represent Fast Touch whilst playing or being a spectator at any venue or event we participate in. Suspension or expulsion from FAST TOUCH venues will be administered if the Code of Conduct & Conditions is not followed.

It is the player’s responsibility to be aware of the rules of the game of Touch Rugby and any amended rules and draw schedules that FAST TOUCH FOOTBALL have initiated. Rules posted on web sites are placed there as a courtesy provision only.

Cancelled games do not have to be replayed and this is determined at Fast Touch Footballs discretion.

Deposited and player fees are not refundable.

Non Payment will result in legal action.

Fast Touch management reserves the right to accept or reject any nomination of players or teams into its competition.

Fast Touch reserves the right to expel for any reason teams or individuals from competition for any length of time at all times at managements discretion.

Competition information and player registration may be used for promotional services at Fast Touch Managements discretion.

Fast Touch reserves the exclusive right to use any film video or for promotional use, services or sale, no persons or party's are allowed to film or record

Any registered players without the express written permission of Fast Touch Football and may face legal action if the stated terms are breached.

Teams or players may not advertise or distribute on flyers, shirts or other and promotional material, businesses, signage without the express permission of management.

At times it may be difficult for an official or referee to determine the cause of a dispute, but it is their responsibility to attempt to do so to the best of their ability. When unable to do so the competition’s senior officials will assess the extent and nature of any misconduct and can issue penalties to the full extent of the law. This could include immediate expulsion from any or all Fast Touch Competitions for one (1) week to life with possible legal action taken in reference to the law. Management’s decisions are final.

Any player intoxicated by alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to participate in any games for a minimum 24 hour period.
Repeated infringement could mean expulsion from all FAST TOUCH FOOTBALL Events

FAST TOUCH FOOTBALL believes in equal rights and will not condone racial, sexual or religious harassment of referees, staff and officials, players or spectators.

FAST TOUCH FOOTBALL Management reserve the right to deny participation or entry into any of our competitions or to expel from our competitions any person as management sees fit.

Players choose to participate in FAST TOUCH competitions, games and events solely at their own risk and of their own free will. Players agree to indemnify and waiver all insurance or litigation against the organisers, FAST TOUCH, all sponsors and officials against any and all claims arising and that may arise from their participation in these competitions, games and events. Players agree to abide by the rules as determined by the organisers. Players further warrant that they are in a fit state of health to participate and if any doubt will undergo a physical examination by their own doctors prior to playing.

 

ON FIELD & SPECTATOR BEHAVIOUR

The referee(s) have the sole discretionary power to ask an offending player(s) or spectators to:
Ø Retire from the game (sent off)
Ø Retire to the end of the field or a position deemed to be safe by the referee (sin bin)
Ø Retire to the side of the field (cooling off period), with replacement allowed or to enforce the provisions of the appropriate section of the playing rules.

Only the Captain or Vice Captain are allowed to approach a referee during a game to receive clarification of a decision made, however they are to do so with respect
and courtesy at all times and are never to challenge the referee’s decision making process . The referee’s decision is final.
All spectators must act responsibly at all times.
Under no circumstance is a spectator to enter the field of play during a game or any period that play has stopped without the consent of the referee or match official.
Verbal abuse to players and/or officials is not permitted and the match referee or competition official can ask that person(s) to leave the sporting venue.
If that person refuses to leave, the police may be called and the game stopped.
FAST TOUCH FOOTBALL encourages spectator participation in a friendly and non-aggressive nature so that all participants and spectators have fun and enjoy
the sport.

 

SEND OFF & SUSPENSION

The send off procedure is left to the discretion of the referee at all times and they may enforce any of the following procedures as they see fit.
Ø Retire to the side of the field (cooling off period), with replacement allowed
Ø Retire to the end of the field (sin bin) for a period of time, with no substitution allowed.
Ø Retire from the game (sent off), with no substitution allowed; Minimum one week automatic suspension will be applied, and maximum life expulsion can be enforced depending on the severity of the incident.
When a player has been sent off, it is the responsibility of the team captain to find out what penalty/suspension has been imposed to that player.
If a player plays while suspended the team will lose six (6) competition points and the player will still have to serve the suspension.
When a player is suspended, the suspension is applicable for all teams they are registered with at all FAST TOUCH Competitions, for the duration of the suspension.
(e.g.: If you are suspended in a men’s team on a Wed and you also play in a Mixed team Wed and a Men’s team Monday, you won't be able to play in any of those games until the time of your suspension has completed).

Once a player has had a penalty imposed there is no procedure to dispute the decision and the relevant penalty is considered final.

FAST TOUCH FOOTBALL has the right to deliver the following penalties or any penalties seen fit by management:
Ø 1 Week automatic suspension (min) for players sent off permanently during a game.

Ø 1 Week – 3 Year suspension for abuse, threat or intimidation of any competition official, referee, player or spectator.
Ø 6 Weeks – Life Ban for physical assault of any player or spectator. (Possible legal action could be taken)
Ø Immediate Life Ban for assault against any FAST TOUCH official or referee. (Legal action will follow)

The extent of the rule breach will determine the full suspension period and the above information is a general guide only.

 

COMPLAINTS

Referee and general complaints can only be made by the team captain to the Referee Coordinator or management in writing only. 
Refer any competition complaints or requests to the Competition Coordinator in writing only and submitted 15 minutes after the games completion. All general complaints should be sent to PO Box 3738 Robina TC 4320, QLD. Only the Captain or Vice Captain are allowed to approach a referee during a game to receive clarification of a decision made, however they are to do so with respect
and courtesy at all times and are never to challenge the referee’s decision making process . The referee’s decision is final.
All spectators must act responsibly at all times.
Under no circumstance is a spectator to enter the field of play during a game or any period that play has stopped without the consent of the referee or match official.
Verbal abuse to players and/or officials is not permitted and the match referee or competition official can ask that person(s) to leave the sporting venue.
If that person refuses to leave, the police may be called and the game stopped.
FAST TOUCH FOOTBALL encourages spectator participation in a friendly and non-aggressive nature so that all participants and spectators have fun and enjoy
the sport.