FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Read through our most frequently asked questions, and if we don’t have an answer for it, let us know by contacting us.

Yes, spectators are very welcome – come and experience some of the best secondary school touch competition played anywhere in the world. Please have a look around our website for additional information including access, parking, and playing times.

If you are unwell DO NOT ATTEND – STAY HOME.

Secondary students in years 7 – 12 in their school teams are invited to participate. We warmly welcome schools from all Australian states and territories, and our international friends.

Schools can expect to play a minimum of 6 games excluding finals.

Typically the tournament goes for 5 days, each day starting at approximately 7:30am (subject to change) and into the evening. Finals beginning on the 4th day.

Gold Coast Titans All Schools is a go unless we advise otherwise on the website, email or via social media.

If you’ve lost an item during the day at Gold Coast Titans All Schools, please head to the Athlete Services Desk. If the item is not there, we ask that you leave your phone number with staff and a description of the lost item. We often come across lost property after the event has closed for the day.

Yes. There are a range of parking solutions here, in onsite car parks plus off street parking bays.

A seed is a team who is given a preliminary ranking for the purposes of the draw. Teams are ‘seeded’ to hopefully provide a fair and better competition. More information and how to apply can be found here.

Seeds are decided by a panel comprising the Tournament Director and two committee members from QSST based on information provided by the School. Assessment includes; performance in previous years at All Schools, representative player list, recent playing performance by the team nominated and other information which is of relevance.

We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for all participants, officials, spectators and staff.

  • Do not attend training or games if you have flu like symptoms
  • Promotion of good hand and respiratory hygiene
  • Additional hand sanitising stations will be available around the venue
  • Regular cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched surfaces and equipment.

Further information regarding the COVID Safe practices that will be required for GCTAS will be available on our website and will be communicated to all stakeholders in the lead up to the event.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Read through our most frequently asked questions, and if we don’t have an answer for it, let us know by contacting us.

WILL THE EVENT HAVE COVIDSAFE RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE?

Yes. Gold Coast Titans All Schools will be a COVIDSafe event and therefore restrictions will be in place for the duration of the event. These restrictions are subject to change upon the advice of government and health authorities.

IMPORTANT

NO ONE SHOULD ATTEND IF THEY HAVE:

  • COVID-19 or has been in direct contact with a known or suspected case of COVID-19 within the last 14 days
  • Flu-like symptoms or who is a high health risk (e.g. due to age or pre-existing conditions)
  • Travelled internationally or to a COVID declared hotspot

WHAT COVID SAFE REQUIREMENTS COULD WE EXPERIENCE AT THE EVENT? (AS AT 24 SEPTEMBER 2021)

  • All attendees will be required to Check-In at the venue each day
  • Additional hand sanitising stations will be available around the venue
  • There will be limitations on the number of people allowed in certain areas around the venue. I.e bathrooms, tournament check-in, Affiliate tents etc.
  • You will be required to practice 1.5m social distancing
  • Unfortunately handshakes, huddles and hi-fives will be discouraged

ARE SPECTATORS ALLOWED TO ATTEND GOLD COAST TITANS ALL SCHOOLS?

Yes, at this stage spectators will be allowed to attend the event.

Spectators will be required to follow all of the COVIDSafe rules and guidelines.

WHAT IF I AM SICK AND CANNOT ATTEND THE EVENT?

If you are experiencing flu like symptoms, please do not attend the event.

CAN OUR SCHOOL TEAM BE MADE UP OF STUDENTS FROM A MIX OF SCHOOLS?

No.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE AT GOLD COAST TITANS ALL SCHOOLS?

Secondary students in years 7 – 12 in their school teams from all over Queensland. We also welcome schools from other states and countries.

HOW MANY GAMES CAN EACH TEAM EXPECT TO PLAY?

Schools can expect to play a minimum of 6 games excluding finals.

HOW LONG DOES THE EVENT GO FOR?

Typically the tournament goes for 5 days, each day starting at approximately 7:30am (subject to change) and into the evening. Finals beginning on the 4th day.

WHAT IF ITS BEEN RAINING?

Gold Coast Titans All Schools is a go unless we advise otherwise on the website, email or via social media.

WHERE DO I LOCATE LOST PROPERTY?

If you’ve lost an item during the day at Gold Coast Titans All Schools, please head to the Athlete Services Desk. If the item is not there, we ask that you leave your phone number with staff and a description of the lost item. We often come across lost property after the event has closed for the day.

WILL THERE BE SPECTATOR PARKING?

Yes. There are a range of parking solutions here, in onsite car parks plus off street parking bays.

WHAT IS A SEEDED COMPETITION AND HOW DO I APPLY?

A seed is a team who is given a preliminary ranking for the purposes of the draw. Teams are ‘seeded’ to hopefully provide a fair and better competition. More information and how to apply can be found here.

HOW ARE SEEDS DETERMINED?

Seeds are decided by a panel comprising the Tournament Director and two committee members from QSST based on information provided by the School. Assessment includes; performance in previous years at All Schools, representative player list, recent playing performance by the team nominated and other information which is of relevance.