The mixed Blackheath Tag Rugby Leagues are weekly, Saturdays(all year round) on the Heath along with Tuesdays during the Spring and Summer.
Sometimes there are ‘Friendly’ fixtures which will be posted on the Blackheath ringers thread.
The following rules are additional to the general rule of Tag.
- Size of squad can be up to 15 players(paid in).
- Min of 4 squad members have to be on the pitch during a game.
- Max. 2 female/2 male ringers allowable (no more than 3 on the pitch during a game).
- In the exceptional case of single gender teams, they will be subject to relatively the same rules i.e 4 original paid players with max of 4 ringers. Single gender teams cannot use more than 2 other gender players i.e if in the case of an all girls team, they can only bring in two male ringers max, along with 2 female ringers of course.
- The winners will be engraved on the perpetual cup each season.
- Winning teams are allowed to take the cup home at the discretion of NCR Sports (for the term)max 8 weeks. If it were to go missing, the team are liable for it’s replacement
- Winners of league are can also enter the *original team for £50 at the next Blackheath Blitz staged Sept’24. This is only valid once the captain emails the full (winning) team names on the day no later than one week after the league finishes to noncontactrugby@gmail.com. Individual players do not get any concessions, the team must enter exactly how it won. Any changes as such will be at the discretion of NCR directors.
The general updated rules along with the above are HERE. The additional rules above will supersede any other rules published unless otherwise stated by management of NCR Sports.
They welcome constructive criticism/contributions but kindly ask that feedback remain as positive as possible and that any personal complaints or arguments are directed accordingly, settled directly with the individual concerned.
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Questions get asked a lot so here you go:
Useful communication channels for NCR Sports
All queries regarding league: email noncontactrugby@gmail.com
Organiser:John Gavin
Urgency: 07946529888
Useful email addresses:
info@ncr.events (anything to do with NCR Sports)
blackheathtagrugby@gmail.com (anything to do with Blackheath Tag Rugby Club or publications in the weekly blog)
Useful web addresses
Tag Resources
BLACKHEATH HOSPITAL
02080030897
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What does it mean when teams bring in a ‘Ringer’?
The phrase “bringing in the ringer” is most commonly used when referring to a tag competition / league game where one team inserts a participant when they are short a player. However this particular ringer could be chosen based on specific talent, who has an advantage over the opposing team, that the outcome is considered assured.
This advantage may be the result of legitimate ability, or it may be the result of illegal or unethical means. In other words, a “ringer” may be able to dictate the outcome of a competition because they are simply better than all other competitors, or because they have broken the rules for their own benefit. So, the use of a “ringer” may be characterised–depending on the situation–as the justifiable strategic use of a superior talent, or it may be seen as an unfair tactic that achieves advantage through deceit or actions that fall outside of the accepted rules.
In any case, more often than not there are genuine reasons to have ringers when a tag team struggles to get at least a full line up for that fixture.(superior substitute ringers are another story 🙂
REMINDER RINGER RULES FOR BLACKHEATH TAG RUGBY WEEKLY(7-a-side)
Four original players(paid) must be on the pitch at all times at least. The team is allowed to have max of two female ringers and two male ringers. Breaking this rule means an immediate forfeit, unless special arrangements are made to the contrary agreed with both captains and referee. In some instances teams may or may not know who is a ringer, it’s up to both teams to bring it to the attention of the ref or organiser at the time of the offense. Once game is over, ref finalises the score. This score cannot be reversed unless exceptional circumstances. At kick off, it’s decided if the game is a forfeit or NOT between the captains and the ref. In the case of both teams not having enough original players(less than 4) then it goes to a score on the board or friendly, so they can decide to make a challenge for points or settle with a 0-0 result. This is only decided by both team representatives (preferably the captain).
Recent Press Release regarding the new rules introduction 1.03.23
TUESDAYS ON THE HEATH STARTS UP AGAIN 2024 – FUN TIMES IN THE SUN WEEKDAYS
League FEEDBACK HERE
You can catch up with a snapshot of the slides right HERE for those who missed out on the new rule workshop.
BLACKHEATH TAG 7s TOURNAMENT 2024 TICKETS NOW ON SALE HERE
SIGN UP HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE BLACKHEATH TAG RUGBY CLUB
LOCATION
Up from (on the common) near the church All Saints Dr
Blackheath
London
SE3 0TH
England
LIMITED DISCOUNT FOR BLACKHEATH LEAGUE TEAMS(original paid players only) WITH EXTRA 10% – WHEN CHECKING OUT ADD ‘Tag7s.com’ to promo code. Today you can sign up for as little as £9 until discount lasts. Full price tickets will go up to £20 per person.
HOW TO PLAY TAG IN 22 SECONDS VIDEO
Location: LINK HERE
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