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By- Laws

General Overview:

  • ​The tournament will be governed by the laws and regulations of the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU), along with the National and Regional Sevens Tournaments, with any amendments as outlined in these By-Laws.

  • The Fiji Hamilton Sevens committee will organize and manage the event.

  • The committee will provide necessary staff, including a Field Manager, timekeeper, scorer, and bench officials.​

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  1. Teams & Player Eligibility Rules:

  • ​Registration: Teams must complete and submit both the Team Registration and Player Registration forms, which are available at www.fijihamiltonsevensnz.com. 

  • Payment Deadline: Team registration fees must be fully paid by January 1, 2025, 30 days before the tournament.

  • Player Limit: Each team may register up to 16 players.

  • Final Team List: The final list of 16 players must be submitted no later than 72 hours (3 days) before the tournament starts.  International Teams: Nominations from

  • International teams will be reviewed and approved by the Fiji Hamilton Sevens committee.

  • Unregistered Players: Teams fielding unregistered players will be disqualified.

  • Withdrawal Fees: Teams withdrawing 20 days or less before the tournament will incur a 50% withdrawal fee. No refunds will be issued for withdrawals within 10 days of the tournament.

  • Players Under 18: To select a player under the age of 18, prior written approval from NZRU or consent from the player's parent/guardian is required (to be kept by the team manager).

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    2. Game Rules:

  • Respect for Officials: Teams must always show respect for referees and officials.

  •  On-Field Players: A maximum of 7 players from each team can be on the field at any time.

  • Team Participation: The 12 nominated players per team may participate in each match.

  • Team Sheets: Managers must submit team sheets to the Control Room 30 minutes before the start of each game.

  • Arrival Time: Teams should arrive 5 minutes before the start of each game and inform the Field Manager of their arrival.

  •  Rugby Ball: Each team is required to provide one rugby ball per game and may need to supply a touchline official.

  • Coin Toss: Teams will not line up in the center of the field. The coin toss will take place before entering.  Halftime: A 2-minute break is allowed at halftime, and the referee will allow time for a conversion kick if applicable.

  •  Match Conclusion: Each half concludes when the referee blows the whistle following the siren or bell.

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    3. Injuries:

  • Treatment Time: The referee may stop play for up to one minute to allow treatment for an injured player or for other permitted delays.

  • Ongoing Play: The referee may allow play to continue while a medically trained person treats an injured player on the field or allow treatment off the pitch.

  •  Serious Injuries: If a player is seriously injured, the referee may allow time for them to be removed from the field.

  • Match Result Determination: o If the match has reached halftime or beyond, the score at that time will stand and points will be awarded accordingly. o If the match has not reached halftime, the match will be considered a draw, and points will be allocated as per tournament rules.

  •  Match Suspension: The referee has the authority to end the match if continuing play poses a safety risk.

  • Liability: The organizing committee is not liable for any deaths, accidents, or injuries that occur before, during, or after the tournament. Medical personnel will be present on-site.

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    4. Substitutions:

  • Unlimited Substitutions: Teams are allowed unlimited rolling substitutions during the game.

  • Substitution Process: All substitutions must be made through the Field Officials, who will inform the touch/referee officials.

  • Substitution Area: Reserves must remain in the designated substitution area next to the official scorer's tent.

  • Player Eligibility: Only the 12 players registered for each game are eligible to play.

  •  Substitution Pool: Substitutions may only involve players from the original 16 registered players.

  • Water Breaks: Drinks may be provided at the touchline during prolonged stoppages. One team runner is allowed to assist.

  • Minimum Players to Start: A minimum of 5 players is required to commence a game.

  • No Borrowing Players: Borrowing players from other teams is prohibited.

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   5. Foul Play:

  • Yellow Card: A player receiving a Yellow Card will serve a 2-minute penalty in the sin bin and must report to the Field Manager.

  • Second Yellow Card: A second Yellow Card in the same match will result in a Red Card. The player must leave the field and may not return for the match.

  •  Red Card: Players receiving a Red Card will be reviewed by the Match Judiciary Committee as soon as possible after the game.

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    6. Judicial Disputes & Interpretation:

  • ​Refusal to Play: If a team intentionally refuses to play or abandons a match, penalties may include:

        -Warning 

        -Loss of points from the game 

        -Loss of competition points 

        -Monetary fines 

       -Expulsion from the competition

  • Protests: Protests must be submitted in writing to the Game Day Manager within 15 minutes after the completion of the game.

  •  Dispute Resolution: The Field Manager, Tournament Director, and referee will adjudicate any disputes, and their decision will be final.

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Notes:

  • Prize Ceremony: Trophies and prize money will be awarded at the Hamilton Old Boys after the tournament Cup Final.

  • Medical Support: Medical personnel will be provided by the Fiji Hamilton Sevens throughout the event.

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Terms & Conditions for Participation:

The Fiji Hamilton Sevens NZ collects personal information through the player registration form for administrative purposes, addressing injury and insurance matters, rugby-related communications, statistical analysis, and promotional activities. Your personal information will be retained within our database and may be shared with your rugby organization (e.g., club or school), the relevant Provincial Union, and possibly your Super Rugby Club. In emergencies, your emergency contact details will be used only for that purpose. You have the right to access and correct your personal information under the Privacy Act 2020. For inquiries, please contact us at www.fijihamiltonsevensnz.com.

By completing the registration form and competing in the tournament, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined above. If you are over 18, you also consent to the capturing of your name, image, and/or voice for non-commercial, judicial, and administrative purposes at community rugby matches

 

​Acceptance of Terms & Conditions:

By agreeing to the Terms and Conditions, you commit to adhering to the constitution, regulations, bylaws, and policies of the relevant Provincial Union and the rules established by World Rugby and New Zealand’s regulations.

 

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