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GLASGOW TOUCH LEAGUES
BALGRAY PLAYING FIELDS, GLASGOW
WEDNESDAY23 May - WEDNESDAY11July 07 (Mixed league) WEDNESDAY 18 APRIL 2007.
It's time to register for this years league !! I apologise for the
delay in sending information- we have had a few problems that needed
addressed before we sent out the application forms. We have attached
below an entry form for you to return to us no later than Wed 18
April.
Please read carefully below the guidelines for registration this
season,to prevent people team-swapping and for insurance purposes it
is imperative to your teams registration that you fill in details of
all players registered to your team.
Player/Team Registration
You will find below a team entry form which you as captain can fill in
on behalf of your team. However, there are also individual
registration forms to be completed by each team member (Max 14). It is
vital to the growth of touch communication that we have the correct
information to grow our membership information and that all players
are registered with us.
Therefore, we insist that each team member or you as captain takes the
time and small effort to fill out this form with basic details. If
this information is not provided then your team will not be registered
to play within the league. The information gained shall be used for
Touch communication from ourselves and official partners/sponsors.
You may register up to a maximum of 14 per team.
Should we feel that you have entered your team in the wrong category,
we reserve the right to move your team up or down the grades.
In some cases we will allow more experienced players to play in lower
grades, but they must state that they are doing this in the interest
of development and helping the team and not just as a ringer. We will
be asking refs to keep an eye out for players who continually play in
lower divisions who have not seeked permission from us the organiser
to do so. You have been warned !
League Standards
Your team can enter into the following categories :
Mixed Beginners - If your team have never played in the leagues or
Touch before and have no players with any Touch experience.
Mixed Intermediate Grade 1 - One season's Touch experience
Intermediate Grade 2 - Two years experience Intermediate Grade 3 -
Three season's Touch experience Intermediate Grade 4 - Four years plus
experience Mixed Experienced - Six season's experience or more
Men's Beginners - If your team have never played in the leagues or Touch before.
Men's Intermediate Grade 1 - One/Two season's touch experience Men's
Intermediate Grade 2 - Two/Three years experience Men's Experienced -
Four years plus experience
Women's Beginners - Never played or 1 years experience Women's Open -
Two years plus experience
We wish to create a meaningful competition where every team can enjoy
the Touch experience, and we expect teams to be honest when entering
their team into a league. If you won or were in the top four of your
league last year, we expect you to enter your team automatically into
the next grade up. There were to many teams that simply stayed in the
same league so they could give other teams a thrashing and win - this
is not the spirit of the game and at the end of the day, does not do
any of the participants any favours. As organiser's we maintain the
right to move teams between leagues should we deem it necessary and
within the spirit of the league.
If you are unsure about which league your team should be entered -
call us to discuss your entry before submitting your application.
Refereeing
We are constantly recruiting referees ! Although it might seem
daunting at first, refereeing is actually very enjoyable. It's a
great way to learn more about the game - rules and game tips you can
pass on to your team-mates, see and meet players at different levels
and across different divisions. Many players use it as a way of
giving something back to the game. After all, one of the jobs of a
referee is to help new players learn and enjoy the game.
As always, we are looking for teams to help out with refereeing this year.
Each team should be prepared to nominate one person to referee
throughout the season. Don¹t worry if your nominated referee is brand
new to refereeing
- they will not be just thrown into a game. In fact, we welcome new
people to refereeing! The Scottish Touch Association runs basic entry
level courses for referees and supports new officials by having them
buddied up with an experienced referee until they find their feet. You
can find details of courses at www.scottishtouch.org.uk
in the Events section.
Subject to the number of referees available, games will be officiated
by teams of 2, or ideally, 3 referees. The more referees there are
for each game, the better it is for both players and officials. As
such, we need new people who are willing to give refereeing a go! If
in the unfortunate situation of not having any referees available,
then we would ask teams to each "officiate" a half each. While this is
unlikely - it can happen so please note the above and try to help us -
help you !
If you would like to volunteer or just find out more, email
[email protected]
Weather
In the event of postponed weeks due to the weather, as long as the
ground is available we shall always endeavour to fulfil all fixtures.
There will be no refund on weeks missed.
Team Wear
We will be forwarding a PDF file for a supplier who is offering a good
rate for team T-Shirts. All teams must be correctly attired during the
season with properly numbered T-shirts ie 1-14 (either front or back)
plus the team name on the front middle of the shirt. Please do not
choose Yellow or Gold as your team colours as this clashes with the
referees shirts!
We would also advise that players wear moulded sole boots and NOT
trainers as at times the surfaces can be slippery if it has been
raining.
Please note any team not correctly attired after week two of the
competition may be subject to disqualification.
Cost
Team entry for your squad is £250.
Please note that payment can only be made by cheque or postal order to
"Touch Scotland".
Insurance
It is up to the individual/or the team to acquire personal accident
insurance and is at the discretion of the player to compete in the
event.
The organiser is in no way liable for any injury whilst playing Touch.
Note :
1. Team Captains are responsible for communicating insurance issues to
their squad members 2. Team Captains must register all team members
details 3. In submitting this form the Team Captain confirms to Big
Blue that he or she has (a) authority from every team member to
include his or her name on the registration forms and application
form, (b) made every team member aware of the conditions of entry and
(c) provided every team member with a copy of the terms and conditions
of the league.
Deadline for Entry
Once we have received your team payment and registered your entry you
will receive further detailed information.
If you have any further queries then do not hesitate to get in touch!
Viki Mendelssohn
Big Blue
0131 477 2720
ENTRY FORM-GLASGOW
Please find enclosed payment for £250 per team. For entry into the
Following division (circle/mark as appropriate)
Mixed Beginners - If your team have never played in the leagues or
Touch before and have no players with any Touch experience. Mixed
Intermediate Grade 1 - One season's Touch experience Intermediate
Grade 2 - Two years experience Intermediate Grade 3 - Three season's
Touch experience Intermediate Grade 4 - Four years plus experience
Mixed Experienced - Six season's experience or more
Men's Beginners - If your team have never played in the leagues or Touch before.
Men's Intermediate Grade 1 - One/Two season's touch experience Men's
Intermediate Grade 2 - Two/Three years experience Men's Experienced -
Four years plus experience
Women's Beginners - Never played or 1 years experience Women's Open -
Two years plus experience
Confirm divisional entry in writing ie Mixed grade 1 etc
This article was originally posted on 13-Apr-2007, 07:34 by Hugh Barrow.
Last updated by Hugh Barrow on 13-Apr-2007, 07:35.
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