Dodgeball Tournament - April 28th, 2017
2017 CHHS Dodgeball Tournament |
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Rules
THE GAME
The object of the game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them "OUT". This may be done by:
1. Hitting an opposing player with a LIVE thrown ball below the shoulders.
2. Catching a LIVE ball thrown by your opponent before it touches the ground. Definition: LIVE: A ball that has been thrown and has not touched anything, including the floor/ground, another ball, official or other item outside of the playing field (wall, ceiling, basketball hoop, etc)
BOUNDARIES
During play, all players must remain within the boundary lines. Players may leave the boundaries through their end-line only to retrieve stray balls. They must also return through their end-line.
THE OPENING RUSH
Game begins by placing the dodgeballs along the centerline. Players then take a position behind their end line. Following a signal by the official, teams may approach the centerline to retrieve the balls. This signal officially starts the contest. Once a ball is retrieved it must be taken behind the attack-line before it can be legally thrown.
CATCHING A LIVE BALL
If a live ball is caught, one previously-eliminated player from the team whose player caught the ball will be allowed to re-enter the game.
TIMING AND WINNING A GAME
The first team to legally eliminate all opposing players will be declared the winner. A 7-minute time limit has been established for each contest. If neither team has been eliminated at the end of the 7 minutes, the team with the greater number of players remaining will be declared the winner.
15-SECOND VIOLATION
In order to reduce stalling, a violation will be called if a team in the lead controls all five (5) balls on their side of the court for more than 15 seconds. This also applies to tied teams.
RULE ENFORCEMENT
Rules will be enforced primarily by the "honor system". Players will be expected to rule whether or not a hit was legal or whether they were legally eliminated. All contests will be supervised by a court monitor. The court monitor’s responsibility will be to rule on any situation in which teams cannot agree. THE COURT MONITOR’S DECISION IS FINAL – NO EXCEPTIONS.
CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Understand, appreciate and abide by the rules of the game.
2. Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials.
3. Respect your opponent and congratulate them in a courteous manner following each match whether in victory or defeat.
4. Be responsible for your actions and maintain self-control.
5. Do not taunt or bait opponents and refrain from using foul or abusive language.
The object of the game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them "OUT". This may be done by:
1. Hitting an opposing player with a LIVE thrown ball below the shoulders.
2. Catching a LIVE ball thrown by your opponent before it touches the ground. Definition: LIVE: A ball that has been thrown and has not touched anything, including the floor/ground, another ball, official or other item outside of the playing field (wall, ceiling, basketball hoop, etc)
BOUNDARIES
During play, all players must remain within the boundary lines. Players may leave the boundaries through their end-line only to retrieve stray balls. They must also return through their end-line.
THE OPENING RUSH
Game begins by placing the dodgeballs along the centerline. Players then take a position behind their end line. Following a signal by the official, teams may approach the centerline to retrieve the balls. This signal officially starts the contest. Once a ball is retrieved it must be taken behind the attack-line before it can be legally thrown.
CATCHING A LIVE BALL
If a live ball is caught, one previously-eliminated player from the team whose player caught the ball will be allowed to re-enter the game.
TIMING AND WINNING A GAME
The first team to legally eliminate all opposing players will be declared the winner. A 7-minute time limit has been established for each contest. If neither team has been eliminated at the end of the 7 minutes, the team with the greater number of players remaining will be declared the winner.
15-SECOND VIOLATION
In order to reduce stalling, a violation will be called if a team in the lead controls all five (5) balls on their side of the court for more than 15 seconds. This also applies to tied teams.
RULE ENFORCEMENT
Rules will be enforced primarily by the "honor system". Players will be expected to rule whether or not a hit was legal or whether they were legally eliminated. All contests will be supervised by a court monitor. The court monitor’s responsibility will be to rule on any situation in which teams cannot agree. THE COURT MONITOR’S DECISION IS FINAL – NO EXCEPTIONS.
CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Understand, appreciate and abide by the rules of the game.
2. Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials.
3. Respect your opponent and congratulate them in a courteous manner following each match whether in victory or defeat.
4. Be responsible for your actions and maintain self-control.
5. Do not taunt or bait opponents and refrain from using foul or abusive language.
Prizes
The winning team will receive free pizza. Also have bragging rights for the entire year!