tough love in league…. curbing violence in our game

2011 NSWRL Junior LeagueAssociation

“A Fresh Start – Rugby League United as One”

Tough Love in League….Curbing Violence in Our Game

1. Charge Sheets 2. Legal Representation (Judiciary)

3. Use of Video 4. On Field Violence

5. Abuse of Match Officials 6. Spectators and Penalties

7. Coaches, Trainers and Managers

2011 NSWRL Junior League Association



2. Legal Representation at Judiciary Hearings“Right of Leave”

1. A player may take legal representation into a judiciary hearing. However the Judiciary may suspend such a hearing until it retains legal representation on its own behalf.




3.Use of VideoJunior Leagues will be encouraged to video all

senior JL matches.




4. On Field ViolenceTo be trialed in the Under 13 – Under 17 Ages

(NSW Junior Leagues)4.1 One “Strike” and Your Out!

• If found guilty – Minimum 1 week suspension.4.2 “Strike” three and your gone!

• If found guilty – Minimum 12 month suspension




On Field Violence4.3 – The time out rule:A severe “Melee” Erupts1. Referee calls and signals “Time Out”2. The Ground Manager brings both coaches onto the field.3. Teams lectured by coaches at opposite ends of the field.4. Any “Send Off’s” are executed (under 4.1 or other). 5. Match Officials and the Ground Manager decide if, and when play resumes. 6. Repeat severe “melee” = the match being abandoned.




On Field Violence4.4 Penalties for abandoned games are at the discretion of local Leagues, with an emphasis on No replays and No competition points.4.5 Two abandoned games = gone for the season.4.6 Run on to the field from the team bench area is an instant dismissal & minimum 6 week suspension (if guilty).




Abuse of Match Officials5.1 Players or Officials found guilty of touching a match official in an “aggressive or inappropriate” manner will be disqualified from the game for a minimum period of 12 months.5.2 Players or Officials who verbally abuse or intimidate a match official will automatically be dismissed from the field and face judiciary for further judgment.




Spectators and Penalties

6.1 Spectators who enter the field of play with intent ,will automatically be banned from attending any Junior League fixture for a minimum 12 months, and will be liable to further penalties under the ARL Code of Conduct.

6.2 Breaching a disqualification will see the team and the club that the person is associated with liable for fines and lose of competition points.




Coaches, Trainers and Managers

7.1 If a trainer, coach or manager touches an opposing player during a “melee” or other incident, an automatic minimum six week

suspension will apply.

tough love in league…. curbing violence in our game

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