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STATE OF ORIGIN 2018 SERIES - DOLPHIN STADIUM, REDCLIFFE 9-10 NOVEMBER - Queensland Touch Football
STATE OF ORIGIN
2018 SERIES
DOLPHIN STADIUM, REDCLIFFE
9-10 NOVEMBER
STATE OF ORIGIN 2018 SERIES - DOLPHIN STADIUM, REDCLIFFE 9-10 NOVEMBER - Queensland Touch Football
HONOUR ROLL
 YEAR   OVERALL WINNER

 2016   NEW SOUTH WALES

 2014   NEW SOUTH WALES

 2012   NEW SOUTH WALES

 2008   NEW SOUTH WALES

 2006   NEW SOUTH WALES

 2004   NEW SOUTH WALES

 2002     QUEENSLAND

 2000   NEW SOUTH WALES

 1999   NEW SOUTH WALES

 1998   NEW SOUTH WALES

 1996     QUEENSLAND

 1995     QUEENSLAND
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CONTENTS
04            07                   10
CONTACT       PRE-EVENT            TALENT
INFORMATION   REQUIREMENTS         IDENTIFICATION

05            08                   11
TOURNAMENT    PARKING &            EVENT SITE
SCHEDULE      TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT   MAP

06            09                   12
RESOURCES &   DRAW &               FURTHER
INFORMATION   FINALS               INFORMATION
STATE OF ORIGIN 2018 SERIES - DOLPHIN STADIUM, REDCLIFFE 9-10 NOVEMBER - Queensland Touch Football
NSW

         WELCOME
         FROM THE CEO
         It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the 2018      hard work in the lead-up will ensure it is a great
         State of Origin Series.                               success. Most importantly, thank you for your
                                                               dedication to our sport, and I hope you enjoy
         We are delighted to bring touch football’s            your State of Origin experience.
         showpiece event to Redcliffe and the Moreton
         Bay region in 2018, and with Dolphin Stadium’s        The high performance programs across both
         top-class facilities, and we are confident the        states provide a platform for our athletes to
         players and spectators will thoroughly enjoy          compete in the most intense environments the
02   |   their State of Origin experience.                     sport offers, the NRL Touch Premiership, and
                                                               is vital in developing our players and officials
         This event brings together more than 650
                                                               for State of Origin representation. However,
         of the best players and officials from across
                                                               the importance of those programs extends
         Queensland and New South Wales, in what
                                                               far beyond competition – it is a major driver
         always proves to be an outstanding showcase of
                                                               of participation growth. There is a clear link
         touch football talent.
                                                               between strength in grassroots participation
         While we acknowledge the hard work the 28             and an identifiable pathway to representative
         teams have put in during this Origin cycle, I must    teams. To ensure that link remains viable, we
         also congratulate the referees on their selection     will continue to invest in these programs in
         for this event, and trust they will thoroughly        support of our athletes and to foster growth in
         enjoy the experience.                                 participation.

                                                               Dolphin Stadium was a standout choice to host
                                                               this year’s State of Origin, on Queensland soil.
         Welcome to all supporters, family
                                                               I sincerely thank Grant Cleal, Redcliffe Rugby
         members and friends, particularly those               League and the Leagues Club for their support in
         who have travelled significant distances              staging the event.
         to be here. Your support is critical to the
                                                               Enjoy the weekend, and I look forward to seeing
         success of our participants, and more                 you all again in 2019.
         broadly, the overall growth of our sport.
                                                               Ben Mannion
         To all staff and volunteers, I wish you the best in   Chief Executive Officer
         the running of this year’s event, and trust your      Queensland Touch Football
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STATE OF ORIGIN 2018 SERIES - DOLPHIN STADIUM, REDCLIFFE 9-10 NOVEMBER - Queensland Touch Football
NSW

         CONTACT
         INFORMATION
         TOURNAMENT CONTACT DETAILS                           BELINDA SLEEMAN
         Outlined below are the key event personnel and       QTF Marketing & Communications Manager
         their contact details, should you need direct        Phone: 0477 002 362
         assistance. For all questions, feedback and
         general information, the Athlete Services Area       Location: Roaming
         is located at the top of the Des Webb Stand. See
         event site map on Page 11. Athlete Services is the
         first point of call for all enquiries.               DAVE FIELD
                                                              QTF Referees’ Director
         RACHAEL GIBSON                                       Phone: 0408 199 676

04   |   QTF Sponsorship & Projects Manager
         Phone: 0439 448 058
                                                              Location: Tournament Control / Referee Building

                                                              Dave is the primary contact regarding all
         Location: Roaming                                    refereeing matters.

         Rachael is the primary contact for this event.

                                                              DEAN RUSSELL
         GREG DENNY                                           NSWTA Geneal Manager
                                                              Phone:0417 242 989
         QTF General Manager Operations
         Phone: 0417 025 420                                  Location: Roaming

         Location: Tournament Control

         BEN MANNION
         QTF Chief Executive Officer
         Phone: 0401 691 142

         Location: Roaming
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TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE
KEY INFORMATION
Event Dates: 9-10 November 2018

Venue: Dolphin Stadium, Klinger Rd and Ashmole Rd, Redcliffe QLD.

Game Duration: 45 minute games - 20 minutes each way, 5 minutes half time,
10 minutes between games.

Note: all games can go into drop off.

           DAY                                EVENT                          TIME
   Friday 9 November                First games commence                 2:00pm                    | 05
                                        Last games commence              6:35pm
       Saturday 10
                                    First games commence                 9:00am
        November
                                          Presentations 1                2:30pm

                                        Last games commence              5:05pm

                                           Presentation 2                6:00pm
                                 State of Origin Official After
                                                                         6:30pm
                                           Function
NSW

         RESOURCES &
         INFORMATION
         DOCUMENTS                                               EVACUATION PROCEDURE
         2018 STATE OF ORIGIN CONDITIONS OF ENTRY                Prior to an evacuation, the following ground
         UPDATE LINK                                             announcement will be made over the PA System:

         This document contains further information on           “Ladies and Gentlemen, Management has
         Score Disputes, Drop of Rules, Event Format,            requested that although you are in no immediate
         Protests and Disciplinary Processes.                    danger, for your safety we have to stop the
                                                                 game(s)/performance temporarily and evacuate
         It is each participant’s responsiblitiy to review and   the fields/facility. Please remain calm and move
         comply with the Conditions of Entry for the event.      in the direction indicated by the nearest exit
         It is important that Team Managers and Team             signs.”
         Officials remind themselves of the conditions of
06   |   the event, as they do adjust and change.                The appropriate evacuation process is:

         LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP                                      1. After ground announcement (above), all
                                                                 staff/volunteers are to provide guidance
         In most instances persons under the age of 18           and assistance to patrons if an evacuation is
         will be in attendance at the event. Please ensure       conducted.
         you take all precautions to ensure minors are
         supervised by a Legal Guardian at all times.            2. Patrons are to be evacuated to a safe area
                                                                 – clear of problematic, damaged facilities
                                                                 or objects that could cause further harm.
         RESPONSIBILITY CODE                                     3. A count of all patrons present should
                                                                 be conducted as soon as all are seated and
         Touch Football Australia has developed a
                                                                 reasonably calm.
         Responsibility Code for Affiliates, and will be in
         place for this event. QTF expects individuals to        4. Patrons and staff are to remain seated in the
         abide by the code, which can be viewed here:            designated area, until Emergency Services have
                                                                 given the ‘all clear’.
         http://touchfootball.com.au/wp-content/
         uploads/2017/04/TFA_Responsibility_Code_
                                                                 PLEASE NOTE: The evacuation point is located
         January_2013_01-1.pdf
                                                                 on the main oval (stadium), where you will
                                                                 recieve instructions from fire wardens and or
                                                                 emergency services.
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   EVENT MAP
Parking will be availabe for spectators and teams within the Dick “Tosser” Turner Complex. There will
be ample pakring within the area for both team vechicles and spectators. Please view the map below for
parking options.

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NSW

         TOURNAMENT HUB
         Both States will be allocated a team room within the Redcliffe Leagues Club. These rooms are only to be
         use by registered players and team staff. Team Managers are to ensure that their players abide by the
         Redcliffe Leagues Club’s dress code when entering and exiting the building. NSW and QLD change rooms
         will be availabe underneath the Eastern Grandstand and near field 5..

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DRAW &
EVENT STRUCTURE
TOURNAMENT DRAW AND RESULTS
The 2018 State of Origin draw and results can be viewed on the State of Origin Website : http://bit.
ly/2018SOO
Competition Points will be determined by the following:
Win- 3 points, Loss - 1 point, forefeit - 0 points.
All drawn games will go into a drop off.

Championship Points will be decided on the following format:
-Number of individual series won, if equal
-The State holding the trophy will retain it.

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NSW

         FURTHER
         INFORMATION
         MEDICAL                                               they should contact their respective State Team
                                                               Manager who will contact the Event Manager.
         Medic Safety Australia will be located on-site to
         assist with medical incidents and enquires. Both      FOOD & DRINKS
         QLD and NSW teams will also be required to have
         a medical team onsite.                                There will be two canteens availabe for food
                                                               within the stadium over the event. These can be
         Medical will be roaming and based under the           seen on the event site map on page 7 and 8. For
         stadium granstand - see the event site map on         sit down meals we encorage people to enjoy the
         Page 11. This medical will be utilised for referees   Redcliffe Leagues Club hospitality.
         and spectators, however will be on hand for on
         field injuries if required.                           SMOKING FREE EVENT
         Prior to attending the event, please ensure you
10   |   are aware of the current Concussion Guidelines
                                                               Section 6A of the Smoke-free Environment
                                                               Act 2000 declares a number of outdoor public
         provided by the Australian Sports Commission:         places smoke-free. Smokingis banned in
         https://concussioninsport.gov.au/resources            spectator areas at public sports grounds and
                                                               other recreational areas. Penalties of up to $550
         Hospital
                                                               apply to individuals who smoke in spectator
         The closest hospital is Redcliffe Hospital,           areas at public sporting events.
         Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe (approximately 3
         minutes away from the venue)                          RESULTS
         Dentist                                               All event results will be made available
                                                               electronically via the State of Origin website –
         The closest Dentist, Redcilffe Smiles, is located     http://bit.ly/2018SOO.
         next door to Dolphin Stadium in Dolphins Central
         Shopping centre.                                      The results team will update the results online
                                                               as soon as possible following the completion of
         COMMUNICATION                                         games.

         Team managers are encouraged to frequent the          SCORE SHEETS
         Athlete Services area if they hae any issues and
         questions regarding the event. A Team Manager         It is the responsibility of each team to allocate
         may be called at any time during the event if         the appropriate person to sign the score sheet
         required for urgetn and/or matters that affect        at the end of each game (team manager and/or
         their team.                                           coach, team captian) to limit confusion and score
                                                               disputes.
         Please note that if team managers have any
         issues or questions while away from the stadium
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PLEASE NOTE                                             PRESENTATIONS
• No junior player should sign the score sheet.
• By signing the score sheet, the nominated
person, on behalf of their team, has
                                                        Presentations will be seperated into two time
                                                        slots on Saturday afternoon. Presentations
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acknowledged and accepted the information on            will take place on the Stadium field. These are
the score sheet to be correct, including                scheduled for approximately 2:30pm, for the
         - Full time and half-time scores               W20, M20, W30, M30, M35, W40, M40 and
         - Playing Numbers                              M50’s. and 6:00pm for the MX0, W35, M45,
         - Send Offs or Period of Time sanctions        M55, WO and MO teams. Please listen to the
                                                        announcements from the ground announcer for
If you do not agree with the information on the         updates.
score sheet, do not sign the score sheet and
lodge a protest at the Athlete Services area            AWARDS
– as outlined in the Conditions of Entry. Only
registered players will be permitted to take the        All awards will be presented during the
field. If a player’s name is listed on the scorecard,   respective presentations. Awards include:
but they are not playing for that specific game,
you can signal this with a line through their           » Medallions for winners
name.
                                                        » Player of the Series (one for each age divison)
TEAM PHOTOS                                             » State of Origin Champions (Shield)
Glen Eaton (Aisle 5 Photography) is the official        Please ensure that your team is ready for
event photographer for the 2018 State of Origin.        presentations to commence as soon as the
Team photos times have been prearranged                 final game of the day is complete, to assist in
with the state managers and referees’ director.         presentations running to schedule.
Please contact your state manager for times and
locations.
NSW

         OFFICIAL AFTER FUNCTION
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         The official 2018 State of Origin After Function
         will be held at the top of the Des Webb Stand at
         Dolphin Stadium.

         The After Function will commence after the final
         presentations and will be open to all 2018 State
         of Origin teams and staff.

         The function will run from 6:30pm until 11:00pm,
         with the food and drink package commencing at
         6:30pm.After the two hour period had ended a
         cash bar will be made availabe.

         For those wishing to kick on after the function
         the Redcliffe RSL will be he perfect location and
         situated at Dolphin Stadium.

         We look forward to having you at the 2018 State
         of Origin.
WITH THANKS
TO OUR
SUPPORTERS
NSW

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