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ORL Operations Manual – Season 2018
OUTBACK RUGBY LEAGUE
(ORL)
Operations Manual
Season 2018
ORL Operations Manual – Season 2018
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ORL Operations Manual – Season 2018
Table of Contents
ORL CHIEF CONTACTS 2018: ........................................................................................................... 4
2018 ORL Advisory Committee Members .......................................................................... 4
Helpful web addresses/links: .............................................................................................................. 4
BASE COMPETITION RULES ............................................................................................... 5
About Outback Rugby League Cup; .................................................................................................... 5
No-Alcohol policy: ............................................................................................................................... 5
Number of players permitted to take the field of play:...................................................................... 6
Points System: ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Outback Rugby League 2018 policy on forfeits: ................................................................................. 7
Match sheets:...................................................................................................................................... 8
Sin Bins and Send Offs: ....................................................................................................................... 9
Senior Registration Fees: .................................................................................................................. 10
Playing Uniforms: .............................................................................................................................. 10
Regular season matches: .................................................................................................................. 11
Finals series matches: ....................................................................................................................... 12
Outback Rugby League 2018 policy on premature conclusion of matches (mercy rule): ................ 13
Early calling of full-time in other instances:...................................................................................... 14
Club reporting requirements for matches ended prematurely (outside of mercy rule): ................. 14
REGISTRATION AND CLEARANCES: .................................................................................. 15
Outback Rugby League 2018 policy on playing rosters: ................................................................... 15
Outback Rugby League 2018 policy on unregistered players: .......................................................... 16
Outback Rugby League 2018 clearance policy:................................................................................. 17
THE Country Rugby League of NSW Clearance Policy – Endorsed by the ORL: ................................ 19
CLEARANCE TYPES............................................................................................................................. 19
POLICY FOR ON-LINE CLEARANCES ................................................................................................... 20
Outback Rugby League 2018 policy on Far West Playing Agreement: ............................................. 21
Outback Rugby League 2018 policy on underage players: ............................................................... 21
Outback Rugby League 2018 policy on player payments: ................................................................ 22
Referees: ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Tackling Domestic Violence Program 2018: ..................................................................................... 23
MATCH DAY PROCEDURES SEASON 2018: ....................................................................... 24
The ORL and CRL are responsible for: ............................................................................................... 24
During fixtures, the Home Club is responsible for: ........................................................................... 24
At the completion of fixtures, the Home Club is responsible for: .................................................... 25
Determination of Home Club: ........................................................................................................... 26
ALL clubs are responsible for: ........................................................................................................... 26
If clubs are unable to source volunteers:.......................................................................................... 27
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Possible sanctions for any ORL club not meeting the match day policy: ......................................... 27
PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT OF ANY FINES/PENALTIES HANDED DOWN BY ORL/CRL: ...... 28
JUDICIARY PROCEDURE MANUAL ................................................................................... 29
A guide to ORL judiciary hearings: .................................................................................................... 29
An Overview of the ORL base points system: ................................................................................... 29
Who has to face an ORL judiciary? ................................................................................................... 30
The judiciary Chairperson’s duties: ................................................................................................... 30
The Judiciary: .................................................................................................................................... 30
What is Misconduct? ........................................................................................................................ 31
Preliminary Judiciary Proceedings: .................................................................................. 32
Outback Rugby League charge sheet: ............................................................................................... 32
Notice of election paperwork: .......................................................................................................... 32
Judiciary hearings:............................................................................................................................. 32
SERIOUS matters are referred directly to judiciary .......................................................................... 33
Appeals:............................................................................................................................................. 33
Off-field and Code of Conduct matters: ........................................................................................... 33
NSW Rugby League Tough Love guidelines (JUNIORS only): ............................................................ 33
The Country Rugby League base points penalty judiciary guide: ..................................................... 34
CRL Judiciary Points System Summary:............................................................................................. 35
Calculation example of CRL Judiciary points system summary: ....................................................... 36
ORL Social Media Policy: ................................................................................................................... 37
NRL Code of Conduct: ....................................................................................................................... 38
ORL CRITICAL DOCUMENTS CATEGORY: .......................................................................... 39
ORL Charge Sheet: ............................................................................................................................ 40
ORL Notice of Election: ..................................................................................................................... 41
Acknowledgement of Receipt – National Code of Conduct: ............................................................ 42
A players’ agreement upon signing NRL Registration Form: ............................................................ 43
ORL 2018 policy for clubs on making official reports/complaints: ................................................... 44
ORL Ground Incident Report Form: .................................................................................................. 45
ORL On-Field Incident Report Form: ................................................................................................. 46
Far West Playing Agreement Season 2018: ...................................................................................... 47
ORL Pre-Game Safety Checklist: ....................................................................................................... 49
ORL Playing in Higher Age Division Form (For Senior Football): ....................................................... 51
ORL Grand Final Day Fundraising Policy: .......................................................................................... 52
ORL Grand Final Day Awards Policy: ................................................................................................. 53
ORL Club and Ground Manager Referee Payment Sheet: ................................................................ 55
ORL Scoring Summary 2018: ............................................................................................................. 56
ORL Club Sign-On Sheet: ................................................................................................................... 57
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ORL CHIEF CONTACTS 2018:
Mr Desmond Rumble - ORL Chairperson
0498617412
desrumble@hotmail.com
ORL Email Address
MAIN ORL CONTACT SOURCE
outbackrugbyleague@gmail.com
ORL Judiciary – Mr Jim Hickey, Mr Lyndon Pace and Mr Darren Hall
CONTACT ORL
outbackrugbyleague@gmail.com
Domestic Violence Chairman Mr Michael Stoltenberg
CONTACT ORL
outbackrugbyleague@gmail.com
Mr Eric Craney – ORL Board Member
bulwick53@gmail.com
Mr Lyndon Pace – ORL Administration Support/IT Officer
outbackrugbyleague@gmail.com
Dallas Reeves – CRL Far West Competitions Support officer
dreeves@crlnsw.com.au
0418811483
Evan Jones – CRL Regional (Western) Operations Co-ordinator
ejones@crlnsw.com.au
Peter Clarke – CRL Regional Area Manager (Western)
pclarke@crlnsw.com.au
2018 ORL Advisory Committee Members
Peter Ballard - Broken Hill United – 0447 173 996 – peter.ballard1@det.nsw.edu.au
Sandra Clark – Broken Hill Geebungs – 0419 879 267 – sandra.j.clark@det.nsw.edu.au
Paul Kemp – Broken Hill Saints – 0427 117 041 – paul.kemp@mphousing.com.au
Barry Philp – Menindee Wedge Tailed Eagles – 0429 784 334 – riverview99@bigpond.com
Michelle Kelly – Menindee Yabbies – 0457 820 180 – michellekelly04@yahoo.com.au
Rhonda Hynch – Parntu Warriors – (08) 8091 5805 parntuwarrios@hotmail.com
Brendon Adams – Wilcannia Boomerangs – 0447 869 555 – brendona@mprec.org.au
Helpful web addresses/links:
CRL NSW Resources http://www.crlnsw.com.au/index.php?id=5
Play NRL: www.playnrl.com.au
ORL website: www.orl.net.au
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BASE COMPETITION RULES
About Outback Rugby League Cup;
The Outback Rugby League is a Cup/Second Division competition in Broken Hill, Menindee and
Wilcannia regions of the Country Rugby League of NSW (CRL).
It was formerly a CRL Group competition known as Group 12 Rugby League and was re-formed
under the ORL banner as a Cup/Second Division competition.
The competition caters for senior and junior league tackle or tag where applicable.
The 2017 premiers were the Broken Hill Saints who defeated Wilcannia Boomerangs 24-22 in last
year’s grand final at Memorial Oval, Broken Hill.
ALL Regular Season matches shall be played on Saturdays.
Finals series matches shall commence at such times, and be played at such venues, as may be
directed by the ORL and CRL on a Saturday or Sunday.
DRUGS
At all times Players will continue to comply with the NRL/CRL anti-doping rules and are
subject to random drug tests.
No-Alcohol policy:
The Outback Rugby League has adopted an alcohol free policy and as such no club is to sell alcohol
or allow alcohol to be consumed at any venue. Any patrons witnessed consuming alcohol will have
it confiscated and be removed from the ground.
Any intoxicated players, staff or spectators are to be escorted from the ground under the
supervision of the ground manager.
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Number of players permitted to take the field of play:
The maximum number of players allowed to compete from any club in one game is nineteen [19).
As per the rules of rugby league football, the maximum amount of players any team can have on the
field at one time is thirteen (13) players.
Each team is allowed to use six (6) interchange players.
There are unlimited interchanges allowed throughout the match. There is however, a limit to two
(2) interchanges per substitution to minimise the players and trainers occupying the sideline.
An interchange occurs when the player departing the field crosses the playing lines which constitute
the ‘field of play’ at which point the player being substituted on may enter the field of play.
If any player is sin-binned or sent-off, that player CANNOT be replaced. I.e. if one player is sin-
binned, that team will play with twelve (12) players for that 10-minute period. If one player is sent-
off, that side is down to twelve (12) players for the REMAINDER of the MATCH and so on. I.e. if a
side has side has two (2) players sin-binned at the same time, that side is reduced to eleven (11)
players. If two players have been SENT OFF from the same team, that side must field eleven (11)
players only for the REMAINDER of the MATCH.
Points System:
Competition points shall be awarded as follows:
WIN – two (2) points
DRAW – one (1) point
LOSS - zero (0) points
FORFEIT – Minus two (-2) points
BYE – two (2) points
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Outback Rugby League 2018 policy on forfeits:
A strong deterrent is needed to prevent avoidable forfeits to maintain the integrity of competition in
the Outback; therefore the following rules will apply;
Any team not prepared to commence a match within fifteen (15) minutes after the time
directed shall be deemed to have forfeited that match unless satisfactory reasons for the
delay are given to the Member Group / Division prior.
If any ORL club forfeits a match during the regular season, the following will occur;
(a) Any forfeit will be declared as a 70-nil loss to the offending team for the purposes of for and
against (and recorded as a 70-nil win to the non-offending team).
(b) In addition, any side that forfeits a match will lose two (2) competition points.
(c) The offending team can be fined a minimum of $500.00 for a forfeit if notice is not given at
least 24 hours prior and/or a valid reason not provided.
(c) Any club that accumulates TWO (2) forfeits will be expelled from the competition for the
remainder of the season. Such a club would have to then apply for re-entry to the competition for
the following season.
(d) Any club that forfeits after round eight (in a 10-round competition), round nine (in an 11-
round competition) or after round 10 (in a competition of 12 rounds or any further length) will
automatically be expelled from the remainder of the 2018 season. Such a club would have to then
apply for re-entry to the competition for the following season.
If any club forfeits a match during the finals series, the following will occur;
(a) The offending club loses the match.
(b) The offending club is fined a minimum of $1000.00.
(c) The offending club will be expelled from the competition for the remainder of the season.
In all instances outlined above;
(a) The ORL and/or CRL may consider extenuating circumstances in regards to a forfeit. In this
instance, an ORL club must document any circumstances (must be unforseen and
unpreventable) regarding a forfeit to outbackrugbyleague@gmail.com The ORL Board will
consider the evidence on a case-by-case basis.
(b) In the event of exceptional circumstances, a club can appeal this expulsion from the
competition to the Outback Rugby league Executive Management committee.
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Match sheets:
In 2018, the ORL will have two separate sheets for match-day operations;
ORL Club Sign-On Sheet (Team Sheet). To be filled out by each club individually and taken to
match desk.
ORL Scoring Summary (to score each match).
The official ORL scoring summary (or live scoring if used) must be filled in correctly. Individual club
team sheets cannot contain players that are not registered with the ORL. All players must sign their
club’s official sign-on sheet before they are eligible to take the field of play in ANY ORL
competition match.
The manager from each side is responsible for their club’s sign-on sheet for ALL matches their side
participates in. These must be signed prior to the commencement of the game by both teams at the
official table thirty (30) minutes prior to kick off.
Failure to fill out the match sheet correctly more than once by the same team CAN result in
disciplinary action against the offending club.
All ORL Match Scoring Summaries are to be signed off by match referee, and scorers.
Referees and/or a nominated representative of the league or ORL clubs will fill in the three (3), two
(2) and one (1) best and fairest points.
It is the responsibility of the HOME club (in consultation with the appointed Ground Manager) to
email match sheets to the outbackrugbyleague@gmail.com by 6.00pm on the day of the match.
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Sin Bins and Send Offs:
Any player who during the course of the match is temporarily dismissed (i.e. sin-binned) must first
report to the time keepers table so that the period of temporary suspension can be monitored by
the sin bin operator(s).
The dismissed player(s) must then be escorted to a change room by a club official and the ground
manager or security officer. The dismissed player(s) will be called to the timekeeper’s area when
indicated by the timekeepers.
If a player is SENT OFF he must then be escorted to their own dressing room until he has changed out
of his playing uniform by a club official, and then can watch the balance of the game – BUT FROM
OUTSIDE OF THE ROPES/FENCE. HE CANNOT COME BACK INTO THE PLAYING AREA AT ANYTIME
DURING AND AFTER THE GAME.
If any player is sin-binned or sent-off, that player CANNOT be replaced. I.e. if one player is sin-
binned, that team will play with twelve (12) players for that 10-minute period. If one player is sent-
off, that side is down to twelve (12) players for the REMAINDER of the MATCH and so on.
I.e. if a side has side has two (2) players sin-binned at the same time, that side is reduced to eleven
(11) players. If two players have been SENT OFF from the same team, that side must field eleven
(11) players only for the REMAINDER of the MATCH.
Any player SENT OFF will receive notice of charge from Judiciary chairman and/or Match Review
Coordinator via email to his club thus being able to decide whether to plead GUILTY or NOT GUILTY
to the charge he receives. The notice of charge is to be returned to the ORL as per instructions.
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Senior Registration Fees:
A $100.00 registration fee per player will apply to ORL Clubs for the 1st to 25th player registered at
any ORL Senior club.
A $170.00 registration fee per player will apply for the 26th to 30th player registered at any ORL
Senior club (if application approved is approved by ORL Board).
No club can register more than thirty (30) players at any stage of the season or field more than
twenty-five (25) registered players after 30 June, 2018.
ORL Clubs must seek approval from the ORL Board before registering any more than twenty-five (25)
players.
All ORL players are only responsible to pay $100.00 in registration fees to their nominated club,
regardless of when they are registered.
Any player that has not played a game in season 2018 can be de-registered at NO cost to the club.
Therefore, should such a player seek a clearance to another club, clubs CANNOT ask that player for
$100.00.
Each club will be invoiced for the total amount of senior players registered at June 30, 2018. Any
club that has failed to pay their registration invoice by the nominated due date will be ineligible to
accrue points until such time as the owing balance has been paid.
Playing Uniforms:
SENIOR and JUNIOR on field uniforms must be purchased through a licensed CRL supplier (CSM,
Zibara, Classic, Paladin, and Struddy Sports) and should carry the club and Country Rugby League
logos at a minimum along with any other logos the ORL board may request.
Please note; the CRL/NRL will NOT be supplying club uniforms for season 2018. Jerseys, shorts and
socks will be the responsibility of each club. If any club is having difficulty finding a CRL Licensed
supplier, please utilise the links below.
CLASSIC SPORTSWEAR: http://www.classicsports.com.au/index.php/contact-us
STRUDDYS: http://www.struddys.com.au/Contact.php
CSM: http://www.csminternational.com.au/contact-us.html
PALADIN: http://www.paladinsports.com.au/contact-us
ZIBARA: http://zibara.com.au/contact/
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Regular season matches:
All senior matches shall be thirty-five (35) minutes each way with a ten (10) minute half-time
break. Time off will be played in first grade. Any time outs will be signalled by the referee in charge
at his discretion and within the rules of the game. Matches can be called off earlier if deemed
necessary. The ORL will also have a 60-point ‘mercy rule’ in season 2018 which may mean the
premature conclusion of any fixture.
In all grades, the sin-bin clock shall be synchronized with the game clock under the supervision of the
ground manager and table officials.
There will be NO extra-time in the instance of a draw in any grade during the regular season.
REGULAR SEASON KICK-OFF TIMES WILL BE ADVISED BY THE ORL Executive in
collaboration with the ORL Referees.
In a triple-header situation, this will generally be;
Game 1: 11:30am
Game 2: 1:00pm
Game 3: 2:30pm
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Finals series matches:
In respect of finals series matches in which scores are level at the end of regular time the following
provisions shall apply:
a) If scores are equal at the conclusion of normal time, a period of ten (10) minutes extra time (5
minutes each half) will follow
b) The commencement of the period of extra time shall be determined by the toss of a coin as
described under the Laws of the Game
c) After the first half of five (5) minutes, the referee shall cease play and teams shall immediately
change ends. The team that did not kick off to commence the initial half of extra time will kick off to
commence the second half
d) If the scores are still level at the end of the ten (10) minute extra time period a further period of
“golden point” extra time shall be played whereby play will continue on an unlimited basis until the
first point/s have been scored to determine the winner of the match
e) If a try is scored in this further period of extra time the conversion kick will not be permitted
f) The commencement of this period of “golden point” extra time shall be determined by the toss of
a coin as described under the Laws of the Game.
FINALS SERIES MATCH KICK-OFF TIMES/DATES WILL BE ADVISED BY THE ORL
Executive in collaboration with ORL Referees.
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Outback Rugby League 2018 policy on premature conclusion of matches
(mercy rule):
The ground manager shall advise the match referee to call full-time in any Barwon Darling
Rugby League or Outback Rugby League match immediately at the instant;
A team accumulates a lead of 60 points during any senior, ladies league tag or junior fixture
(mercy rule).
Under the mercy rule, the maximum for-and-against points any side can register in any
match which play commences (not a forfeit) is a 60-point victory, for example. Once a lead
reaches 60 points, the match will immediately conclude. (E.g.; No conversion kick at goal
after a try, no restart of play after a penalty or field goal to reach a lead greater than 60
points).
Should play be accidentally allowed to proceed past this point, the match will be recorded as
a maximum victory of 60 points to the winning side. (E.g. If a match sheet is presented as a
78-6 win, it will be recorded as a 66-6 win as the match should have been halted earlier).
Voluntary conceding of defeat by any side during match (i.e. walking off field of play);
If any side starts a match but concedes defeat and leaves the field of play not to return when
behind by less than 60 points, (i.e. a team walks off at half-time down 34-nil) that team will
be considered to have succumbed under the mercy rule. The match will be recorded as a 60-
point win to the non-offending side.
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Early calling of full-time in other instances:
The ground manager or match referee can also call full-time in any Barwon Darling Rugby
League or Outback Rugby League match if any of the following circumstances occur;
The ground manager believes it is not safe for play to continue and that players/match
officials or spectators may be at risk at injury/illness.
A venue is subject to emergency circumstances, which can include a natural disaster (e.g.;
earthquake, flood, fire etc.), a situation where the safety of players or match officials is
potentially or actually at risk (e.g.; lightning, heat wave, insufficient accredited/qualified
safety staff or sports trainers available etc.) or any other circumstances as the Ground
Manager declares to be an emergency circumstance (e.g.; any dangerous/interfering
spectator and/or player/match official misbehaviour leading to fears for safety of any or all
persons at the venue)
The following from the Laws of the Game; A referee may, at his/her discretion, temporarily
suspend or game prematurely terminate a match because of adverse weather, undue
interference by spectators, misbehaviour by players, or any other cause which, in his
opinion, interferes with his/her control of the game.
Club reporting requirements for matches ended prematurely (outside of
mercy rule):
Any match that is ended prematurely (except for the proposed 60-point mercy rule) needs
to be accompanied by ORL Ground Incident Report Forms or ORL On-Field Incident Report
Form to be completed by the ground manager and match referee by 6.00pm the day after
the match was completed and sent to outbackrugbyleague@gmail.com
The ORL Board will then review the completed ORL Ground Incident Report Form or ORL On-
Field Incident Report Form and make any further determinations necessary in regards to
sanctions/punishments/official match result determination on a case-by-case basis and in-
line with existing ORL policies at the time.
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REGISTRATION AND CLEARANCES:
Outback Rugby League 2018 policy on playing rosters:
Each club is permitted to register up to twenty-five (25) players at a cost of $100.00
per player. (Full registration fees are $170.00 per player in CRL competitions).
Teams can request an additional player registration after the twenty-five (25) player
limit, but only one player at a time. The ORL Board will assess each registration
request on a case-by-case basis. If approved, teams will be charged $170.00 per
player for any such additional player. No ORL club can have more than thirty (30)
players registered at any stage of the season. No club will be able to apply for any
additional player registration (above 25) on or after 16 June.
Any player who does not play a game for a club can be de-registered free of charge
to the club.
A player who plays a senior ORL competition game can be removed from a club list
on or before 16 June, but the club will still be charged for this player (either $100.00
or $170.00) depending on player number.
At 16 June, teams must reduce their list to 25 players for the remainder of the
season. This 25-player list is to be emailed to outbackrugbyleague@gmail.com
All ORL clubs are encouraged to support the referral of any excess players to those
clubs experiencing difficulties in meeting the required senior playing roster.
Financial players that are cut by any club at 16 June can apply for a clearance to
another ORL club that does not have twenty-five (25) registered players. This trade
period ends on 30 June.
At July 1, all final twenty-five (25) player lists will be finalised for every ORL club.
All players must be registered and cleared prior to taking part in any match. To be
registered, players must complete the online NRL registration form.
If a player is not on the final list and plays after 30 June, refer to policy for
unregistered players.
No player will be registered or cleared for the current season in the ORL if they
have not applied for registration and/or a clearance on 30 June or before.
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Outback Rugby League 2018 policy on unregistered players:
All players to be eligible to play in the ORL competition;
Must be registered with their current club via the on-line link
https://playnrl.com/register/ and then follow the link for your club
If a clearance is required to complete any registration, it must be completed before
5.00pm on the Friday (Broken Hill time, CST) preceding any competition match.
If a club is found guilty of playing of unregistered player/s in accordance with this policy and/or
the ORL underage player, ORL clearance or ORL playing roster policies, the following sanctions will
apply in the 2018 season;
First offence minimum penalty - $500.00 fine and the loss (2) of two competition points if
the offending side wins the match. $500.00 fine if the offending side loses the match.
Second offence minimum penalty – loss of two (2) competition points regardless of match
result and a $1000.00 fine.
Third and any following offence minimum penalty – loss of two (2) competition points
regardless of match result and a $1500.00 fine.
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Outback Rugby League 2018 clearance policy:
ORL to ORL Clearance;
For the duration of the 2018 ORL season (commencing April 28, 2018), any Outback Rugby
League (ORL) to ORL clearance submitted by the Wednesday before the weekend’s matches
will be considered for approval after appropriate consideration of the relevant facts and any
related league polices existing at the time. ORL Clubs have until 4.00pm Friday to respond to
the clearance request. If the clearance is not approved by the club the player is departing by
4.00pm Friday, if deemed an acceptable clearance by the ORL as above the ORL will clear the
player on the departing club’s behalf to be eligible to play that weekend.
Any clearance request made by a club on Thursday or Friday can be approved if the player is
cleared by the club he is departing and the ORL by 5.00pm Friday. If the player is not, they
will be ineligible to play that coming weekend, but will be considered for approval at a later
date after appropriate consideration of the relevant facts and any related league polices
existing at the time.
NO clearance requests at any level will be accepted on game day. The NSW Country Rugby
League deadline is 5.00pm on Friday.
NO clearance request can be made after 30 June in any year/season.
All other clearances (from outside of the league into the ORL);
If the player is not cleared by all previous levels and the ORL by 5.00pm Friday, the player
cannot be cleared to play that weekend.
NO clearance request can be made after 30 June in any year/season.
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Number of clearances allowed in a season;
For the duration of the 2018 ORL Season (commencing 28 April, 2018) and subsequent
seasons thereafter all players shall be permitted ONE (1) Intra League (ORL to ORL) request.
ONLY in exceptional circumstances will the league consider approving clearances outside of
this provision. Clearances submitted to the league claiming exceptional circumstances will
be considered by the ORL board on a case-by-case basis and if deemed not to meet the
provisions of an exceptional circumstance then the request will be denied and subsequent
advice either verbal or written will be provided by the board to the player and or club in
question stating the reason/s for such denial.
A player can play for a maximum of two (2) ORL Clubs in any one season. The one (1) Intra
League clearance or transfer request policy is designed for this purpose. Once a player is
granted an Intra League ORL to ORL clearance to another ORL club, they ARE NOT permitted
to clear/transfer again to another ORL club during that season, unless exceptional
circumstances are approved by the ORL board (as above).
The first Inter League clearance/transfer from a player requesting to come into the ORL
league from a team/club outside of the league or vice-versa IS NOT considered a
transfer/clearance request. (I.e., a player can clear/transfer from, for example, Bathurst
Panthers (Group 10) to Menindee Yabbies (ORL), or Yabbies to Panthers. From that point, a
player can only apply for one (1) additional clearance to join their previous ORL club or
another ORL Club. If at this point they decide to leave the ORL (Inter League) Clearance,
they ARE NOT permitted to re-join the League that season should they decide to again
transfer/clear outside the league at this point, unless exceptional circumstances are
approved by the ORL board (as above).
Exceptional circumstances can include but not be limited to any player/s that is deregistered
by an ORL club due to excess player numbers.
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THE Country Rugby League of NSW Clearance Policy – Endorsed by the ORL:
Please note, all ORL players are allowed only ONE (1) ORL to ORL Intra League clearance request per season
from April 28, 2018, unless there are exceptional circumstances. That means all ORL players must use their
one (1) Intra League clearance opportunity wisely.
CLEARANCE TYPES
a. Intra League Clearances - Where a player is transferring from a Club in one CRL ORL to a Club in
the same CRL ORL
b. Inter Group Clearances - Where a player is transferring from a Club in one CRL Group to a Club in
another CRL Group.
c. Overseas / Interstate / NRL / NSWRL Clearances - Where a player is transferring from a Club not
under the control of CRL to a CRL club.
2. a. All players eligible to play international age football require a clearance before registering with
a new club.
b. International age football is defined as being 13 years and above.
c. A new club is defined as a club with which the player was NOT registered in his previous playing
year.
d. When applying 2 c. it should be noted that a player’s previous playing year may not necessarily be
the previous calendar year.
3. On completion of his contractual obligations to a Club, and unless he listed as a defaulter, a player
is free to be cleared from his previous Club, subject to the payment of any Development Fees.
4. Local Leagues and Clubs shall not permit a player to take the field until such time as the player is
cleared and properly registered.
5. A completed clearance request is not a substitution for registration.
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POLICY FOR ON-LINE CLEARANCES
1. Clearances will be required for every player should they move from one
League/District/Group/Region to another.
2. A clearance for any player under 13 years will be required for personal data relocation only (e.g.
inserting ARL ID number) and does not need to be ARL approved.
3. The NRL Clearance Certificate must be completed fully and Submitted on line
parent/guardian/legal representative of the player concerned if the player is under eighteen (18)
years of age.
4. The clearance must be initiated by the League/District/Group/Region to which the player is
moving.
5. Players must be fully cleared, via the on-line clearance system, prior to their playing in the new
League/District/Group/Region.
6. Any entry into the on-line clearance system will be by an authorised administrator only - via a
secured login and password, be that person from either the club from which the player is moving, or
the club to which the player is moving.
7. A timeframe of 28 working days is to be allowed for clearances to be fully completed in the period
1 November – 15 January (in following year : to allow for Xmas/New Year break) and a period of 10
days from 15 January – 30 June each year. (In the case of disputes, see Clause 10.)
FOOTNOTE: For ORL to ORL clearances DURING THE PLAYING SEASON, the league uses a period of
two days (minimum) and up to seven days (maximum). Any player that submits a clearance before
4.00pm on the Wednesday of any week is entitled to be cleared to another ORL club by 5.00pm on
the Friday, unless that player is a defaulter under a Far West Playing Agreement or the clearance is
not permitted under the existing ORL clearance policy.
8. In the event of a clearance being requested from a club no longer existing, the
League/District/Group/Region responsible for the competition from which the player is leaving may
complete the clearance process in lieu of the now non-existing club.
9. Clearances may be withheld for a variety of reasons – e.g. Fees in default; fees on property owing;
incomplete period of suspension; judiciary processes pending; contractual agreements in dispute. (In
the case of disputed issues, see Clause 10.)
10. Should a clearance impasse eventuate, and a resolution not appear possible within the
Stipulated time, a non-negotiable solution in intra-state disputes will be facilitated through a
committee/person --- appointed/authorised by the State / Governing League.
Inter-state disputes will be facilitated through a committee/ person --- appointed/authorised by the
ARL Commission.
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Outback Rugby League 2018 policy on Far West Playing Agreement:
All ORL clubs MUST ensure any player SIGNS the agreement to pay $100.00 in registration
fees. Clubs can alter this agreement to include apparel etc. provided it is sent to and
approved by CRL-appointed ORL Board Members.
Once a player at any club signs the 2018 Season Far West Playing Agreement, they are
legally bound to pay their club $100.00 for registration fees (plus any additional terms the
club imposes once approved by CRL-appointed ORL Board Members).
If a player has NOT signed the his current club’s 2018 Far West Playing Agreement and/or
has not played a match for that club in the current season, it is considered the club has not
imposed the terms required on the player and that player remains a ‘free agent’ and may
request a clearance. (SUBJECT to the ORL clearance policy on pages 16 and 17).
The only manner that a player can request a clearance at any stage following signing of the
document and/or playing a match for their current club is if ay club does not follow due
process as per section (d) of PART C CLUB DECLARATION of the agreement.
Outback Rugby League 2018 policy on underage players:
- No player born in 2002 or later can compete in the 2018 Outback Rugby League
Senior Competition.
- No player born in 2001 can compete in the Outback Rugby League during 2018
until the following occurs;
(a) The Player Reaches 17 years of age (Has 17th Birthday) A player cannot compete in the
ORL Senior Competition until they have turned 17 years of age as per CRL Policy. (I.e. if
your birthdate is 26 June 2001, you cannot play in the ORL Senior Competition until June
26, 2018).
(b) Upon turning 17, the player and his selected club complete a playing in a higher age
group form signed by parents/guardian/care-givers (as per Country Rugby League
policy). This form must be completed and sent to outbackrugbyleague@gmail.com by
5.00pm on the Thursday before any player competes in a senior ORL fixture.
Once both (a) and (b) are completed as above, the ORL can register the 17-year-old player to
that player’s club of choice (provided the club’s playing number limits are not already
exceeded). The player will then be eligible to play ORL senior rugby league.
All registered ORL senior players that have attained 17 years in 2018 are required to play in
any sanctioned ORL junior gala day/event.
Clubs in breach of the above rule may be penalised in accordance with the ORL unregistered
player policy and could be fined or lose competition points.
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Outback Rugby League 2018 policy on player payments:
Please note, the following has only been added to ensure ORL clubs are aware of these
rules. All ORL clubs, please be aware that;
NO player can demand any payment of expenses. Players are responsible for their
own expenses. It is the choice of a club if they wish to cover any player expenses,
with the following restrictions below.
Excerpt from CRL GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT MANUAL CRL RULES SCHEDULE 1
1.8 CUP COMPETITION AND PLATE COMPETITION RULES
1.8.1 Cup Competitions and Plate Competitions are bound by the Competition Rules determined by
the Country Rugby League, including those set out below and in Schedule 2 of the CRL Rules.
1.8.2 The standard rules which shall apply in respect of all Cup Competitions and Plate Competitions
are set out below in this rule
1.8. Specific rules for Plate Competitions and Cup Competitions may be made by relevant Member
Groups / Divisions provided that any such rules are not inconsistent with the standard rules.
1.8.2 STANDARD RULES (ON PLAYER PAYMENTS – ORL VERSION)
a) Clubs can pay players up to a MAXIMUM of $40.00 (forty dollars) per match to cover expenses,
but SHALL NOT otherwise be permitted to pay its players.
b) NO PLAYER can demand payment from an ORL club. ORL clubs have NO obligation to pay players;
it is an individual choice of any club to do so.
c) Any ORL Club found to have breached rules 1.8.2(a) (i.e. paying any player more than $40.00 per
match for expenses) can be expelled from the Competition.
FOOTNOTE: This information has been obtained from page 14 of the Country Rugby League
Governance and Management Manual CRL Rules 1, please see link;
http://crlnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2015-CRL-Rules-Schedule-1.pdf
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Referees:
ORL referees shall be appointed by Murdi Paaki Regional Rugby League Council Far West Referees
Panel and/or the ORL Referees Liaison Officer.
Where possible, referee appointments will be emailed to clubs before matches. If this is not
possible, ORL clubs can contact the ORL Board to obtain appointment details (if finalised at the time
of contact).
All referee appointments are final.
Any referee/s abused by any player, committee member, coach and/or spectator will be dealt
with by the judiciary
Go-Pro Equipment may be used in season 2018. Any match footage captured by the use of the
Referee GoPro cameras is property of the ORL/CRL and may be used as evidence in any judiciary or
disciplinary rulings.
Tackling Domestic Violence Program 2018:
The 2018 Tackling DV program will commence from 28 April, 2018. It will conclude for 2018 at the
end of the playing season.
All clubs are to send documentation of self-reporting or any other allegation to
outbackrugbyleague@gmail.com
The ORL will then consult ORL Tackling Violence Chairman Mr Michael Stoltenberg who will
deliberate on any matter.
If any player is found to have breached the Tackling DV code of conduct, the club will be contacted
via email from the ORL.
Suspension periods in 2018 for breaches are as follows; (these will form part of a player’s judiciary
record)
Four (4) matches – first offence
Remainder of 2018 season – second offence
FOOTNOTE: Clubs will be sent other Tackling Domestic Violence documentation, including 2018
the Code of Conduct which has already been distributed. This is a brief guide.
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MATCH DAY PROCEDURES SEASON 2018:
The ORL and CRL are responsible for:
ORL Referees uniforms and two (2) touch judge flags for touch judges.
Referees/match officials as appointed provided there is sufficient officials to control fixtures.
An IPad for electronic live-scoring if this method is used. The distribution of ORL Club Sign-
On Match/Team Sheets to clubs if live-scoring is not used.
A designated Ground Manager. The Ground Manager will be responsible to ensure team
sheets (either electronic or paper) are completed thirty (30) minutes prior to kick-off for all
matches and for the escorting of any players sin-binned or dismissed to the dressing sheds,
along with the time-keeping and return of sin-binned players. The Ground Manager will also
address any safety concerns and the enforcement of the no-alcohol policy at a venue with
assistance from the HOME CLUB.
During fixtures, the Home Club is responsible for:
One (1) General Assistant for the appointed Ground Manager. This General Assistant will
assist the Ground Manager and Match Officials during the day as required.
At least two (2) Ball Persons for each match to ensure matches are not held up uncessarily
when the ball leaves the field of play for any reason. Ball Persons are required to wear vests
and host clubs should provide such Ball Persons with a small reward for their efforts (I.e
Food/Drink from Canteen).
A designated Ground Manager if the ORL has been unable to appoint one. A representative
of the ORL must contact the club by 9am on the Friday preceding the round to inform the
host club a Ground Manager is unavailable.
Three (3) CRL Licensed Match Day Balls. Clubs will be given CRL Order Forms to order match
balls for season 2018.
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Four (4) goal-post pads, a minium of four (4) corner-post pads, at least one (1) match-day
official table, two (2) match clocks for time-keeping, three (3) chairs for the official table, at
least eight (8) chairs for each designated team bench area.
That team benches are set up so the the closest player/coach/LeagueSafe/Sports Trainer is
at least fifteen (15) metres from the official game day desk.
Clean and tidy dressing sheds for use for all matches.
Multiple copies of all ORL documents (ORL Operations Manual, ORL Match Sheets, ORL
Charge Sheets, ORL Ground Incident Report, ORL Notice of Election Sheets, NRL Code of
Conduct, CRL Code of Conduct
The CRL Operations Manual – available at;
http://crlnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-CRL-Rules-Schedule-2.pdf
A match-day siren (either through a PA system or manual air-horn).
ORL Match/Team Sheets (if the league has supplied these to each club).
At the completion of fixtures, the Home Club is responsible for:
To follow direction (with the opposition team manager) from the Ground Manager/ORL
Board for documentation of match results compiled electronically or ensure that hard-copy
paper match sheets are submitted to outbackrugbyleague@gmail.com no later than 6.00pm
on the day of the games. The CRL-appointed Ground Manager will be responsible for the
submission of completed match sheets.
Match sheets sent must include player names, numbers and signatures.
The match referee and ground manager and scorers must also sign off on the MATCH SHEET
for each fixture on the day.
Canteen is cleaned.
Dressing Sheds and toilets are cleaned.
Rubbish from grounds and surrounds including outside of fence is cleaned.
Goal post-pads, corner post-pads, tables/chairs/ropes etc are packed away.
Ensure all referees needs have been met on match day and help on-field officials with any
ORL charge sheet paperwork that may need to be completed or other requests.
Ensure any official reports from the game day are to be sent via email to
outbackrugbyleague@gmail.com by 5.00pm on the Monday after the game/s.
A member of the Outback Rugby League (ORL) Board or the ORL-appointed Ground Manager
could may consult with a representative of the host club to confirm whether the required
standard of cleanliness has been met.
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Determination of Home Club:
The following criteria will be used by the ORL in 2018 to designate the home club
responsible for operations of the round;
During the regular season; the home club will be the club playing in their own
community/township that round nominated as the home side by the ORL on the
competition draw.
For ORL finals matches, the home club will be club nominated as the home side by the ORL.
based on any or all of the following; requirement to give each side two opportunities to host
a round, club ranking at end of round 10; venue/township of finals match or previous results
in a 2018 finals series fixture.
ALL clubs are responsible for:
Registered players to compete, an accredited Level One coach, two accredited League Safe staff and a
Level 1 Sports Trainer (if possible). If a Level 1 Sports Trainer is not available, St John Ambulance will
be utilised during the 2018 ORL season.
One (1) designated official to sit at the official table and score during the club’s designated match that
round.
To submit a list of on and off field staff to outbackrugbyleague@gmail.com along with current NSW
working with children (WWOC) accreditations, this includes game day officials.
Copies of all ORL documents (ORL Operations Manual, ORL Match Sheets, ORL Charge Sheets, ORL
Ground Incident Report, ORL Notice of Election Sheets, NRL Code of Conduct, CRL Code of Conduct.
The CRL Operations Manual – available at;
http://crlnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-CRL-Rules-Schedule-2.pdf
Their own kicking tees for use by goal-kickers and re-commencement of play after points are scored.
Coloured vests for League Safe, Sports Trainers and any other certified officials.
A first-aid kit and sufficient ice and water for players/officials during a match along with bags for ice.
A representative to conduct a match-day check of the playing surface with referees and both clubs.
Have sand available to fill in any holes in the playing surface as per SLE Insurance requirements.
Have the contact number for the local ambulance station on-hand and ensure a pathway is open for
ambulance to enter the playing field if needed.
If the host club or any other ORL club does not meet their responsibilities of this policy the ORL
Board could impose a fine or loss of points if adequate notice is not given (prior to game day), see
below.
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If clubs are unable to source volunteers:
If an ORL club does not have enough volunteers/equipment to fulfill responsibilities they
must notify the ORL Chairperson prior to 5.00pm on the Friday preceding the round.
Alternative arrangements can be made in such circumstances.
On game day, all ORL clubs must notify the ground manager of any shortage of officials. The
ground manager will then work with the referee. However, informing the ORL on game day
is appreciated but not considered adequate notice.
Possible sanctions for any ORL club not meeting the match day policy:
Any possible sanctions/punishment will be considered by the ORL Board on a case-by-case basis.
One criteria for sanctions is not notifying the ORL chairperson of a lack of volunteers to fulfill any
responsibilities by 5.00pm on the Friday preceding any round. The following below are to be used
as guides for such offences. It would have to be proven beyond doubt and without any sufficient
justification for any such puishments to be handed down to an ORL club.
FIRST OFFENCE FOR ANY CLUB NOT MEETING MATCH DAY POLICY:
$500.00 fine
SECOND OFFENCE FOR ANY CLUB NOT MEETING MATCH DAY POLICY:
$750.00 fine and loss of two (2) competition points
THIRD AND ANY FOLLOWING OFFENCE FOR ANY CLUB NOT MEETING MATCH DAY POLICY:
$1000.00 fine and loss of a further two (2) competition point
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PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT OF ANY FINES/PENALTIES
HANDED DOWN BY ORL/CRL:
The payment of any fines as per Outback Rugby League/Country Rugby League Policies/Judgements
and/or this Operations Manual can be paid to the following bank account;
MURDI PAAKI REGIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE COUNCIL
BANK: WESTPAC
BSB: 032744
ACC NO: 177155
REFERENCE: CLUB NAME (electronic payment) OR CLUB CODE (cash payment)
ORL Club Codes for Cash Payment:
Broken Hill United: 28801
Broken Hill Saints: 28802
Broken Hill Geebungs: 28803
Menindee Yabbies: 28791
Menindee WT Eagles: 28792
Wilcannia Boomerangs: 28361
Parntu Warriors: 28362
Any cash deposit receipt MUST ALSO be SCANNED and EMAILED to
dreeves@crlnsw.com.au listing he club name paying the fine so it can
be easily identified.
ANY electronic payment receipt should also be EMAILED to
dreeves@crlnsw.com.au for maintenance of records.
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JUDICIARY PROCEDURE MANUAL
A guide to ORL judiciary hearings:
Any player/official/spectator that appears before the 2018 ORL judiciary will present his or her
case to the judiciary panel that will balance and decide the guilt or innocence of the player or
official.
The hearing will be recorded by way of tape recorder or written minutes. If a player is found NOT
GUILTY, the charge will be dismissed. If found GUILTY the judiciary committee will determine and
hand down an appropriate penalty in line with the CRL Rugby League base points penalty guide.
Any suspension handed down is binding and applicable to the relevant games of the ORL, CRL
and the governing body, the NRL.
When handing down a dated (weeks) sentence as CRL guidelines, consideration must be given to
competition draws i.e. byes, deferred games, trial and pre-season games. For example, a 1200-
point penalty is designed to see the player miss twelve (12) matches of rugby league, which may
extend the dated penalty beyond twelve (12) weeks.
An Overview of the ORL base points system:
The ORL will adopt the Country Rugby League base points’ penalty guide policy for season 2018.
The system can have reductions on penalties for players that plead GUILTY.
A copy of the CRL base points system appears on page thirty-four (34) in the manual.
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Who has to face an ORL judiciary?
Any player that is SENT OFF from the field or any player/spectator/official that is CHARGED
after match review during the 2018 Outback Rugby League season will either;
a) Plead guilty to an offence and the grading level and accept a set-sentence penalty
(Attracting a possible reduction in penalty for guilty plea and there is no requirement to
attend an ORL judiciary hearing).
b) Either plead not guilty or contest the grading level, which means that
player/spectator/official will face the ORL judiciary (NO guilty-plea reduction if a player is
found GUILTY at the same level they were originally charged at).
All people involved in Rugby League are bound by the NRL Code of Conduct. Any
player/official/spectator or otherwise identified person/s who breach the NRL Code of Conduct
will be charged in relation to their breach and will face further disciplinary action.
Any player/official/spectator that elects to front a judiciary hearing to contest their guilt or
grading and is found guilty or does not have their grading reduced, will incur a fine of $200 for
costs of the hearing to be borne by the club.
The judiciary Chairperson’s duties:
To preside over the Outback Rugby League law and vote on the decision of whether a player is guilty
or not guilty of the offence, with which he has been charged, at a defended hearing and to assign an
appropriate punishment for the offence in the event guilt is determined.
The Judiciary:
The match review co-ordinator may review and hand down the appropriate penalty if the case is not
contested. If the case is contested, the ORL judiciary panel should include a minimum of two (2)
people; the ORL judiciary chairperson (or acting chair) and one (1) other judiciary panel member.
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