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1 PRIMARY summer festival Competition Rules & FoRmats Festival Date: FRIDAY 8TH JULY 2016 Standalone events: DATE TBC - YR5/6 #BSG2016 SportBirmingham Facebook page

2 General Competition Information Sports: Each sport has its own rules and formats for the different age groups outlined in the following document. Please read these carefully and note any differences to what you may have been using locally as you will be expected to adopt the rules enclosed. On the competition day, Sports Managers have the right to challenge or stop any competitors from participating in their competition should they feel a regulation has been breached. Adjudication of disputes: Sport Managers have total responsibility for the interpretation and enforcement of their own governing body s rules and regulations. In the event of a dispute occurring during the competition day, please inform the Sports Manager. They will decide if/what action needs to be taken, and their decision is final. Inappropriate behaviour or lack of respect shown to officials may result in expulsion. Medals: Medals will be presented to the first, second and third placed team or individuals (where applicable) in each sports competitions. The winning team for each sport will also receive a Birmingham School Games Winners Trophy presented to the winning teams at the presentation area on the day. Cancellation of the competition: The event organisers will do everything they can to ensure that the competitions can be delivered. In the event of a competition cancellation, participating schools will be contacted if the competition has to be cancelled. If you re not contacted, please assume the competition is still going ahead. PARA Events: For each PARA event the School Games has worked in partnership with the projectability lead school to provide the disability groupings eligible to attend each of the competitions. Groupings will be provided in the appendices and highlighted on each of the competition format pages e.g., DG 1 2. Deadline for entries: School teams will need to be submitted via your School Games Organiser for entrance to the level 3 Games. The deadline for entries is: Friday 25 th June Failure to enter by that date may mean you are not able to attend. Page Contents 1. Yr5/6 Tennis (standalone event) 2. Athletics Super 4 s 3. Tri-Golf 4. Rounders (possible changes) 5. Tag Rugby 6. Mega Fest Rugby 7. Mini Red Tennis 8. Kwik Cricket 9. Para Kwik Cricket 10. High 5 s Netball 11. Handball 12. New Age Kurling 13. Boccia

3 1. Primary: Tennis Yr5/6 Standalone event Event: Mini Tennis - Orange Yr 5 & 6 combined Teams of 4 two boys and two girls. A Mini Tennis racket of 58cm 63 cm (23 25 ) should be used depending on the size and strength of the player. Mini Tennis Orange is played on an 18m x 6.5m court and the net is lowered to 80cm at the middle of the net. A Mini Tennis Orange ball is used which is 50% slower than a yellow ball, giving players better control at this important stage of development. It is recommended that Timed Tennis is used as the format; players play for a set period of time, until the whistle blows. The length of matches depends on time available and amount of entries, but matches normally last ten minutes. The serve is decided by a toss at the start of the match. The nominated person serves for the first point, it then alternates every two points. When serving, players should stand behind the baseline and the ball must not be bounced before being hit. The serve can be hit over or underarm and should be hit diagonally, landing in the diagonally opposite service box. Mini Tennis Orange uses simple numbered scoring (1-0, 2-0, 2-1 etc.) rather than traditional tennis scoring (15, 30, 40 etc) Each court should have a helper/scorer, who calls out the scores and helps out with decisions (this is a great opportunity to use Tennis Leaders). (i.e., websites or useful downloads) For more information on the resource and support available to schools, from the Tennis Foundation and LTA, please visit: To download the School Games Tennis Toolkit which contains over 40 editable resources and templates to help you run competitions, please visit:

4 2. Primary: Athletics Super 4s Competition Rules Event: Super 4s Yr 3 & 4 combined Mixed (equal split of boys and girls) Number in team: 8 minimum (4 boys and 4 girls) 10 maximum (5 boys and 5 girls) The competition consists of the following events: Sprint Standard 50m sprint all participants complete Run Standard 400m run all participants complete Standing Long Jump Each participant has three jumps & best is recorded Bullnose Javelin Each participant has three throws & best distance is recorded The four events take place in a rotational sequence. Each athlete is placed in a pool and competes in all events. Athletes will also take part in the 50m Shuttle relay Total Points Once the participants have completed all four events there measurements and times are converted into points and awarded a grand total. Teams of 4 or 5 boys and 4 or 5 girls compete as a team. The top four boys and top four girls total are added together to make a team total. The winning team is that with the highest point s total. (i.e., websites or useful downloads) Specimen timetables, track and field cards, declaration forms, competition manual and scoring spreadsheets are available from the England Athletics website (

5 3. Primary: Tri-Golf Competition Rules Event: Tri-Golf Yr 3 & 4 combined Yr 5 & 6 combined Mixed (5 boys and 5 girls) Teams of 10 (5 boys and 5 girls) Teams of 10 rotate around 8 skill challenges with five minutes on each game. The 8 skills stations are: 1. Bullseye 2. Dominoes 3. Drive for show, putt for dough 4. Finders Keepers 5. Grand National 6. Tunnel Ball 7. Zone Ball 8. Down the Middle 2 tees per game station 5 pupils per tee 2 minutes practice time and 5 minutes scoring Time on each game Additional information and the full downloadable version of the Tri-Golf festival tool kit (including scorecards and station layouts) can be found on:

6 4. Primary: Rounders Competition Rules Event: Rounders (Soft Ball) Yr 5 & 6 combined Mixed Teams of: 9 - minimum of 1 boy & maximum of 5 boys on the pitch at one time Squad size: 15 Innings Teams will bat for one inning each of 20 good balls or until all batters are out. One team bats while the other team fields and bowls. Bowler The bowler bowls the ball underarm to the batter who hits the ball anywhere on the rounders pitch. Running around the pitch: The batter then runs around the outside of as many posts as possible before the fielders return the ball to touch the post the batter is heading for. If the batter hits the ball backwards then they must wait at 1st post until the ball returns to the forward line. If the batter reaches the second or third post in one hit, the batting team scores half a rounder. If the batter reaches fourth post in one hit, the batting team scores a rounder. A batter can wait at 1st, 2nd or 3rd post when it is not safe to run. A batter is out if the fielding team catch the ball hit by the batter before it touches the ground or by touching the post the batter is heading to with the ball before the batter reaches it. Scoring 1 Rounder: 1) If the ball is hit and 4th post is reached and touched before the next ball is bowled. 2) If ball is hit and 4th post reached on a no ball (you can t be caught out or stumped out at first post). ½ Rounder: 1) 4th post is reached without hitting the ball. 2) Ball is hit and 2nd or 3rd post is reached and touched before the next ball is bowled but if you continue this run and are put out before reaching 4th post the score will be void. Penalty ½ Rounder: 1) For an obstruction by a fielder. 2) For 2 consecutive no balls to the same batter. Teams will compete in a round robin, followed by semi-final, final and 3 rd and 4 th play-off to decide the medal positions.

7 Complete rules and scorecards available from 5. Primary: Tag Rugby Competition Rules Event: Tag Rugby Yr 5 & 6 combined Mixed Teams of: 8 Squad Size: maximum of 12 Additional Team Rules: Squads of 12 must be made up with a minimum of 4 competitors from one sex Minimum of 2 competitors from one sex must be playing at once Rules: No contact No kicking of any kind When a tag is made, the tagger stops running, holds the tag above their head and shouts TAG! When the ball-carrier is tagged, the ball must be passed to a team-mate in 3 seconds Please note gum shields for competitors are advisable. Visit for a more detailed breakdown of the laws.

8 6. Primary: Mega Fest Rugby Competition Rules Event: Kids First Rugby Mega Fest Yr 5 & 6 combined Mixed Teams of: 8 Squad Size: maximum of 12 Competition at this stage of development should be about mass participation, enjoyment and improving. The Mega Fest format encourages you to involve as many children as possible with the focus being on the competitive opportunity that the different games provide, not the competitive outcomes of the games. Reward the children for demonstrating positive personal and social skills, good movement skills as well as their rugby skills. Rules: Maximum 8 children per group Rotate children so they experience every activity Mega Fest is made up of stations:- - Rugby Rounders - Rob the Nest - Ball Touch - Hares and Hounds - Statues - End Ball - Tag Rugby - Breakout Tag - Any Direction Tag Please refer to the attached Kids First Rugby Competition and Games Format for more information about Mega Fest stations. Visit for a more detailed breakdown of the laws.

9 7. Primary: Mini Red Tennis Competition Rules Event: Mini Red Tennis Yr 3 & 4 combined Boys players need to be ranked 1 & 2, girls players need to be ranked 3 & 4. Teams of: 4 (made up of 2 boys & 2 girls) N.B., Only players with no British Tennis rating or a rating of 13.4 are eligible Timed Tennis matches games will be 6-8 minutes long The length of matches will depend on the time available on the number of entries The serve is decided by a toss at the start of the match. The nominated person serves for the first point; it then alternates every two points When serving, players should stand behind the baseline and the ball must not be bounced before being hit The serve can be hit over or underarm and should be hit diagonally, landing in the diagonally opposite service box Simple numbered scoring (1-0, 2-0, 2-1 etc.) to be used rather than traditional tennis scoring (15, 30, 40 etc) Each court should have a helper/scorer, who calls out the scores and helps out with decisions (this is a great opportunity to use Tennis Leaders) Mini Tennis Red uses badminton sized courts, 17 to 23 Mini Tennis rackets, Mini Tennis sponge balls if played indoors, or Mini Tennis red felt balls if played outdoors. (i.e., websites or useful downloads) For more information on the resource and support available to schools, from the Tennis Foundation and LTA, please visit: To download the School Games Tennis Toolkit which contains over 40 editable resources and templates to help you run competitions, please visit:

10 8. Primary: Kwik Cricket Competition Rules Event: Kwik Cricket Yr 5 Mixed Teams of: 8 Squad Size: 10 The competition will follow the Kwik Cricket format. Players bat in pairs for 2 overs Each fielder must bowl with the wicket keeper rotating All players bowl from the same end No leg before wicket (lbw) rule 2 runs for a wide or no ball but no extra ball to be bowled except in the final over of each innings Teams start on 200 runs Traditional cricket scoring applies except that when players are out they carry on batting but receive a minus 5 run penalty. The side scoring the most runs wins In the event of injury to a player, a substitute will be allowed to field, but not bowl. For further information and the full rules visit:

11 9. Primary: Para Kwik Cricket Competition Rules Event: PARA Kwik Cricket Yr 4, 5 & 6 Mixed Teams of: 8 Squad Size: 10 Disability Groupings 1-12 Disability Groupings 1-12 The competition will follow the Inclusive Kwik Cricket format. Each team starts with 200 runs No leg before wicket (lbw) rule Players bat in pairs for 2 overs All players bowl from the same end Players can score runs (running between the wickets or from wide or no ball) and lose runs (being bowled, caught or run out). The team with the most runs after everyone has batted wins. The length of the wicket is I0m. Outdoor boundary - 30 metre circle Each fielder must bowl with the wicket keeper rotating 2 runs for a wide or no ball but no extra ball to be bowled except in the final over of each innings Traditional cricket scoring applies except that when players are out they carry on batting but receive a minus 5 run penalty In the event of injury to a player, a substitute will be allowed to field, but not bowl. For further information and the full rules visit:

12 10. Primary: High 5 Netball Competition Rules Event: High 5 Netball Yr 5 &6 Mixed Maximum of two boys on court at any one time & max of three boys in the squad. Teams of: 5 Squad Size: 8 HIGH 5, at a glance - Five-a-side - Normal court markings m (9ft) Post & Size 4 Netball - Pass or shoot within 4 seconds - 8 players in a squad - Player rotation - Scorers, Timekeepers, Centre Pass Markers - Teams should change ends at each interval. The Players: The teams will be mixed, only two boys are allowed on the court at the same time with a maximum of three boys in the squad. Only five members of the squad are allowed on the court at any one time. Players should rotate after each half and before the start of each game. The court is divided into thirds and players are allowed in the following areas: - GS & GA Their own shooting third, - shooting circle and centre third but not end third. - C All thirds but not in the shooting circles. - GD & GK Their opponents shooting third, shooting circle and centre third but not end third. Scorer, Timekeeper and Centre Pass Marker When squad members are off court they take on scoring and timekeeping roles. In squads of eight, one person should also be responsible for recording and calling whose centre pass it is. Scorer Keeps a simple score card for their own team. Timekeeper Uses a stopwatch to time the games and indicates to the umpire when the time is up. Centre Pass Marker keeps a note of whose centre pass it is and indicates to the umpire after each goal is scored and at the beginning of each time period. Score cards and Centre Pass Marker cards are available to download from the High 5 section on the England Netball website.

13 Games will comply with the England Netball High 5 rules with 5 members of the squad on court at any one time. For the full rules of the High5 format please view here: Teams should follow the rotation of 8 players in the squad which can be downloaded via this link: Games will be of two halves (number of minutes to be decided dependent upon number of teams and number of courts available) and rotation will take place at half time and before the start of the next game. This ensures all members of the team have a fair chance at each position plus non-playing positions. Further details and High 5 Resources & Downloads can be found on the following England Netball page:

14 11. Primary: Handball Competition Rules Event: Handball Yr 5 & 6 Mixed (minimum of 2 girls) Teams of: 5 Squad Size: 8 One size 0 handball (or similar). Two goals of adequate size. These may be 5-a-side football, hockey or goals taped on a wall. If an attacking player enters the opposition D, the goalkeeper wins possession of the ball. If a defender enters his/her own area, the team in attack win a penalty. No body contact is allowed; any contact results in a free throw against the offending player. Players can only stand stationary with the ball for three seconds. Players can only move while carrying the ball for three steps. If a player knocks the ball out of play at the side of the court, the opposition begin play again with a free throw. If the ball goes behind the goal, off either team, the goalkeeper gains possession of the ball. For further information and the full rules visit:

15 12. Primary: Para New Age Kurling Competition Rules Event: Para New Age Kurling Open (Yr 3-6) Teams of: 2 Squad Size: 5 Disability Groupings 1-12 Mixed (No gender limitations) Rules: Each player delivers stones corresponding to their team colour, red or blue, towards the target at the opposite end of the court Stones can be propelled using any part of the body or using a pusher, providing that the player is behind the delivery line on releasing the stone Individuals/teams take it in turns to deliver the first stone of an end The individual/team going first in the first end should be determined by a toss of a coin Each game consists of either four or six ends. An end is completed when all eight stones have been played A team scores one point for each stone that is closer to the centre than any opposition stone At the completion of four/six ends, the points scored on each end are added together. The individual/team with the highest total score wins For league competitions score three points for a win and one point each for a draw. Use stones difference to separate tied teams e.g. if a team wins 9 4 the stones difference for that game will be +/- 5 Visit or for more information

16 13. Primary: Boccia Competition Rules Event: Open (Yr 3-6) Mixed (No gender limitations) Teams of: 3 Squad Size: 5 Disability Groupings 1-12 Rules: Boccia is an attack and defend game, with two sides competing over a set number of ends. The aim is to score as many points as possible by placing their set of coloured balls closest to the white Jack ball. A ball can be propelled by rolling, throwing or kicking. If a player is unable to throw or kick it, they can use a ramp (assistive device). If they are unable to release the ball with their hands players can use a head pointer. 3 in a team, max 5 in a squad no gender restrictions disability groups 1-12 You must have at least 1 ramp user. All players must be seated during the game. An end consists of all 13 balls being propelled (the Jack, 6 Red, 6 Blue). Each team has 3 players on court for each match (teams can have up to 5 players). Decided using a coin toss, the winning player/captain chooses to be red or blue. Both sides must occupy a designated box on the court from where balls are propelled. The red side always begins the first end by propelling the jack into court. The player who propels the jack ball also propels their first coloured ball. A player from the opposite side then propels their first coloured ball. The side not closest to the plays until they get closer, or run out of balls. The end is complete when all balls from both sides have been propelled. One point is awarded for every ball of the same colour, which is closest to the jack. If the scores are level following completion of 2 ends a Tie Break is played to determine the winner. 2 substitutions can be made during the match. Schools are requested to sign up as a member of Boccia England to take part in the School Boccia Programme at:

Windsor School Sport Partnership. Partnership Competition Handbook 2016/2017

Windsor School Sport Partnership Partnership Competition Handbook 2016/2017 Inspiring the next generation www.thewindsorsportscollege.com 1 CONTENTS Introduction Contacts Code of Conduct Event Information