Warriors Dodgeball Tournament
RULES
TEAM:
Teams will be made up of 6-8 players. Six (6) players will compete on a side; others will be available to rotate into the play.
Only team members and one designated coach (optional) can be on the sideline during play. Any player/coach on the sideline must remain away from the field of play except during a timeout. Only a coach or team captain may discuss a call with a ref and/or approach the scorer’s table. Teams are not allowed to have more than 8 players and 1 coach on the sideline at any given time.
GAMEPLAY:
The object of the game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them "OUT".
1. START OF THE GAME: 6 dodgeballs will be placed on the centerline. When the whistle is blown, the teams may race from their starting line to grab the balls but MAY NOT THROW them until they have retreated back to their starting line.
2. DURING THE GAME: If you are hit by a ball, you are out.
3. If a ball ricochets off one player and hits a second player, only the first player to be hit is out.
4. If the ball ricochets off of the wall, bleacher, basketball hoop or any other object and is caught by the opposing team, NO ONE is out and it is considered a dead ball. (In other words, anytime the ball hits the floor, wall, bleachers, ball or any other object, the thrown ball is then dead).
5. If you catch a ball thrown by an opposing player, the player who threw the ball is out. AND, ONE person from the player’s team that caught the ball may return to the arena any time a thrown ball is caught. The player that returns must be the player that has been out the longest.
6. If you are hit by a ball and one of your teammates catches that ball before it hits the ground you are still in, and the thrower is OUT.
7. You may use a ball to block an oncoming ball thrown by an opponent. (Any ball that is blocked into the air is considered a DEAD BALL. If caught, the original thrower is NOT OUT).
8. You are allowed to get rid of a ball you are holding in order to catch an oncoming ball.
9. If you drop a ball due to a collision with a thrown ball, you are OUT.
10. If you get hit in the face/head, no one is out. (*This is unless you can tell that someone is purposely trying to hit opponents in the face/head, in which case the one aiming at an opponent’s head is out).
11. END OF THE GAME: The game ends when one team has ALL players eliminated.
INFACTIONS
1. If a player crosses the centerline at any time, they are OUT!
2. If a player is trying to stall and holds the ball for more than 10 seconds they are OUT!
3. Hoarding: A team may not hoard or keep all the balls on their side. They must give the other team a chance and throw a ball(s) to the opposing team. If they do not then a player is OUT!
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Pool Play: Each team will begin the tournament by playing 3-4 games against the team in their pool. Each game can be a maximum of five minutes long. These games are used to determine seeding for the final tournament.
Tournament: After pool play, the top teams in each pool (or all teams depending on the tournament) will be seeded in a single-elimination tournament. The tournament will conclude a consolation game (to determine 3rd place) and a championship game.
REFEREES AND RULE ENFORCEMENT:
At least two referees will supervise all games. The referees' responsibilities will be to rule whether or not hits they observe are legal. All referee decisions are final. All play is on the Honor System. All players will be expected to rule whether or not they were eliminated by a legal hit. If there is confusion about a rule or referee call, captains or coaches may approach the referees and/or the scorer’s table during a timeout or in between matches or game, not during game play. Referees may also call an “official’s timeout” to review a call.
Once again, all referee decisions are final. Arguing with referees can result in being removed from a game, match, or the entire tournament.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
• Understand, appreciate and abide by the rules of the game
• Respect the integrity and judgment of the volunteer staff (including referees)
• Respect your opponent and congratulate them in a courteous manner following each match
• Be responsible for your actions and maintain self-control
• Do not taunt or bait opponents and refrain from using foul or abusive language
• No tobacco products, alcohol, or weapons are permitted on the high school grounds
• This is a school sponsored event - swearing or fighting will not be tolerated
Anyone in violation of this code of conduct as declared by the tournament personnel will be disqualified from the tournament without refund and will be asked to leave the premises immediately. This applies to all event staff/volunteers, players, coaches, and spectators.
ONE LAST NOTE: All players will be expected to complete an official tournament waiver and pay their entrance fee prior to gameplay beginning. Team Captains are responsible for making sure all team members arrive on time and check-in before their designated tournament start time.
Questions or concerns related to these rules can be directed to the Tournament Coordinators.
Teams will be made up of 6-8 players. Six (6) players will compete on a side; others will be available to rotate into the play.
Only team members and one designated coach (optional) can be on the sideline during play. Any player/coach on the sideline must remain away from the field of play except during a timeout. Only a coach or team captain may discuss a call with a ref and/or approach the scorer’s table. Teams are not allowed to have more than 8 players and 1 coach on the sideline at any given time.
GAMEPLAY:
The object of the game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them "OUT".
1. START OF THE GAME: 6 dodgeballs will be placed on the centerline. When the whistle is blown, the teams may race from their starting line to grab the balls but MAY NOT THROW them until they have retreated back to their starting line.
2. DURING THE GAME: If you are hit by a ball, you are out.
3. If a ball ricochets off one player and hits a second player, only the first player to be hit is out.
4. If the ball ricochets off of the wall, bleacher, basketball hoop or any other object and is caught by the opposing team, NO ONE is out and it is considered a dead ball. (In other words, anytime the ball hits the floor, wall, bleachers, ball or any other object, the thrown ball is then dead).
5. If you catch a ball thrown by an opposing player, the player who threw the ball is out. AND, ONE person from the player’s team that caught the ball may return to the arena any time a thrown ball is caught. The player that returns must be the player that has been out the longest.
6. If you are hit by a ball and one of your teammates catches that ball before it hits the ground you are still in, and the thrower is OUT.
7. You may use a ball to block an oncoming ball thrown by an opponent. (Any ball that is blocked into the air is considered a DEAD BALL. If caught, the original thrower is NOT OUT).
8. You are allowed to get rid of a ball you are holding in order to catch an oncoming ball.
9. If you drop a ball due to a collision with a thrown ball, you are OUT.
10. If you get hit in the face/head, no one is out. (*This is unless you can tell that someone is purposely trying to hit opponents in the face/head, in which case the one aiming at an opponent’s head is out).
11. END OF THE GAME: The game ends when one team has ALL players eliminated.
INFACTIONS
1. If a player crosses the centerline at any time, they are OUT!
2. If a player is trying to stall and holds the ball for more than 10 seconds they are OUT!
3. Hoarding: A team may not hoard or keep all the balls on their side. They must give the other team a chance and throw a ball(s) to the opposing team. If they do not then a player is OUT!
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Pool Play: Each team will begin the tournament by playing 3-4 games against the team in their pool. Each game can be a maximum of five minutes long. These games are used to determine seeding for the final tournament.
Tournament: After pool play, the top teams in each pool (or all teams depending on the tournament) will be seeded in a single-elimination tournament. The tournament will conclude a consolation game (to determine 3rd place) and a championship game.
REFEREES AND RULE ENFORCEMENT:
At least two referees will supervise all games. The referees' responsibilities will be to rule whether or not hits they observe are legal. All referee decisions are final. All play is on the Honor System. All players will be expected to rule whether or not they were eliminated by a legal hit. If there is confusion about a rule or referee call, captains or coaches may approach the referees and/or the scorer’s table during a timeout or in between matches or game, not during game play. Referees may also call an “official’s timeout” to review a call.
Once again, all referee decisions are final. Arguing with referees can result in being removed from a game, match, or the entire tournament.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
• Understand, appreciate and abide by the rules of the game
• Respect the integrity and judgment of the volunteer staff (including referees)
• Respect your opponent and congratulate them in a courteous manner following each match
• Be responsible for your actions and maintain self-control
• Do not taunt or bait opponents and refrain from using foul or abusive language
• No tobacco products, alcohol, or weapons are permitted on the high school grounds
• This is a school sponsored event - swearing or fighting will not be tolerated
Anyone in violation of this code of conduct as declared by the tournament personnel will be disqualified from the tournament without refund and will be asked to leave the premises immediately. This applies to all event staff/volunteers, players, coaches, and spectators.
ONE LAST NOTE: All players will be expected to complete an official tournament waiver and pay their entrance fee prior to gameplay beginning. Team Captains are responsible for making sure all team members arrive on time and check-in before their designated tournament start time.
Questions or concerns related to these rules can be directed to the Tournament Coordinators.