Rule Book. Revised 03/31/2015. Presented by Humana

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1 Rule Book Revised 03/31/2015 Presented by Humana Colorado Senior Sports Development Council th Street Greeley, CO Phone: (970) Fax: (970) Website: rmsg@greeleygov.com

2 Table of Contents Menu of Events 2 Age Qualification Standards 3 General Rules and Guidelines 4 Events: Archery 9 Badminton 11 Basketball 12 Billiards 18 Bocce 19 Bowling 20 Cycling 23 Dance Division 25 Field Events 28 Golf 37 Pole Vault 31 Pickle Ball 38 Race Walking 38 Racquetball 39 Road Race 40 Rowing 41 Shuffleboard 41 Skeet/Trap Shoot 44 Softball 44 Swimming 47 Table Tennis 48 Tennis 49 Track Events 50 Triathlon 51 Volleyball 52 Weightlifting 54

3 ARCHERY BADMINTON BASKETBALL BILLARDS BOCCE BALL BOWLING CYCLING Menu of Events Compound Fingers, Compound Release, Recurve Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles Free Throw, Hot Shot, Three Point, 3-on-3 Tournament 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Team Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles 5K, 10K (Time Trails) 20K, 40K (Road Race) DANCE DIVISION Small Group Line Dance (3-5) Medium Group Line Dance (6-10) Large Group Line Dance (11 or more) FIELD EVENTS Discus, High Jump, Javelin, Long Jump, Shot Put, Triple Jump, Hammer Throw, Frisbee Toss, Football Throw, Softball Throw, Weight Throw, Pole Vault GOLF 36 Holes, 18 Holes PICKLEBALL Singles, Doubles, Mixed doubles POWER WALKING 400 Meter, 1500 Meter RACE WALK 1500 Meter, 5K RACQUETBALL Singles, Doubles, Mixed doubles ROAD RACE 5K Foot Race, 10K Foot Race ROWING 2000 Meter (Timed Event) SHUFFLEBOARD Singles, Doubles SOFTBALL Men s & Women s Tournaments SWIMMING Backstroke: 25Y, 50Y, 100Y, 200Y Breaststroke: 25Y, 50Y, 100Y, 200Y Butterfly: 25Y, 50Y, 100Y Elementary Breaststroke: 25Y Freestyle: 50Y, 100Y, 200Y, 500Y Front Crawl: 25Y Individual Medley: 100Y, 200Y Side Stroke: 25Y, 50Y TABLE TENNIS TENNIS TRACK TRAP & SKEET TRIATHLON VOLLEYBALL WEIGHT LIFTING SOCIAL EVENTS: Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles 50M, 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 1500M Skeet Shoot (50 rounds) Trap Shoot (50 rounds) 400y Swim, 20K Cycling, 5K Road Race Men s & Women s Tournaments Arm Curl, Bench Press, Leg Press, Sit Ups, Push Ups Celebration of Athletes, Line Dance & Couples Dance Competition, Competitors Café Lunch Social Events are open to all individuals regardless of age. 2

4 Age and Qualification Standards Age for Competition: Age divisions for all SINGLES competition will be determined by the athlete's age as of December 31 st of the competition year. Age divisions for all DOUBLES competition will be determined by the youngest age of the two players as of December 31 st of the competition year. Age division for all TEAM competition will be determined by the age of the youngest team member as of December 31 st of the competition year. Age Divisions: All athletes must be at least 50 years old as of December 31 st of the competition year to be eligible to participate. Please be aware that those athletes age 50 can now qualify for the National Senior Games during qualifying years. Age groups will be divided up in five year increments as follows for each event that is offered at the National Level, 50-54, 55-59, etc to 100 plus. Age groups can be divided up in ten year increments for events offered only at the state level and will be determined by the number of entries in a sport , etc. Age groups for team sports are divided in the following way: Age 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ Please note that there are now a 50+ and a 70+ age category for team sports at the National Senior Games. Also an 80+ men s basketball category at Nationals. National Qualification: The biennial Summer National Senior Games are held in odd numbered years: 2015, 2017 etc. The Rocky Mountain Senior Games are held annually. However, athletes qualify for the Summer National Senior Games only in the even numbered year (2016, 2018) just prior to the next Summer National Senior Games. An athlete may qualify for the 2015 National Senior Games presented by Humana in several ways. The options include Qualify by Place; Qualify by Minimum Performance Standard; Qualifying Down; Reciprocal Qualification; Bonus Events and Limited Events. (See Appendix A in NSG) Qualification in year 2014 only 3

5 Best Wishes at the National Games in Minneapolis Minnesota, 2015 General Rules and Guidelines You MUST participate in the Rocky Mountain Senior Games or any qualifying state games and qualify in order to go to the National Senior Games. NSGA MUST have official records of your qualifying statistics from the office of the qualifying state games you participated in. Awards: Medals will be awarded to the 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd place finishers in each gender and age group. *in some events medals will be determined by registration numbers Competition Format: The format for team sports (softball, volleyball, and basketball) will be determined by the tournament coordinator and will be based on the number of teams in each age group. When age categories only have three participants, a Round Robin tournament format will be played. Individual and Partner events listed below will be played in a Single Elimination tournament format: RMSG reserves the right to change the tournament format for any age division based on entry numbers, space restrictions or other circumstance. -Badminton -Shuffleboard -Racquetball -Tennis -8 & 9 Ball Default During Competition Athletes or teams that forfeit pool play rounds for other than a verified medical reason shall not be permitted to advance to the championship or consolation brackets. 4

6 Athletes or teams that forfeit during championship or consolation play shall not be eligible for awards except where such forfeit is a result of a verified medical condition and does not result in a Did Not Finish under NSGA or NGB rules. Equipment: All equipment will be provided by the City of Greeley and the Rocky Mountain Senior Games except for the following: -Archery Equipment -Badminton Racquets -Bicycles and Helmets -Bowling Balls -Bocce Balls (provided by Anthem Ranch) -Golf Clubs and Golf Balls -Pickleball racquets -Racquetball Racquets and Protective Eye wear -Table Tennis Paddles -Tennis Racquets -Line Dance music Please plan to bring your own equipment if you are participants Competitive vs. Recreational Events: The following is a complete list of those events that will qualify a participant for the Summer National Senior Games. All others are offered only at the Rocky Mountain Senior Games state level. Archery: Outdoor Badminton Basketball: 3vs3 Tournament Bowling: Scratch Cycling: 5K, 10K, 20K, 40K Field: Long Jump High Jump Discus Shot Put Javelin Triple Jump Hammer Throw 5 Pole Vault Golf: 36 Hole Tournament Pickleball Singles, Doubles, Mixed doubles Racquetball: Singles Doubles /Mixed Doubles Road Race: 5K, 10K Softball Shuffleboard: Singles Doubles

7 Swimming: Backstroke 50, 100, 200 yard Breaststroke 50, 100 yard Butterfly 50, 100 yard Freestyle 50, 100, 200, 500 yard Individual Medley 200 yard Table Tennis: Singles Doubles Mixed Doubles Tennis: Singles Doubles Mixed Doubles Track: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 meters Volleyball 6

8 Partners: There will be NO partner pool for any event. YOU MUST LIST A PARTNER AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. If a partner is not listed for a doubles event, you will not be entered in the event until partner information is provided. If your partner does not register for a doubles event by the final registration deadline the team will be removed from the doubles event. When a doubles team is made up of an in-state participant and an out-of-state participant, the team will be considered an out-of-state team. Points of Emphasis: Prior to competition each participant must check-in with a Photo ID at the Athlete Check-in & Hospitality Center. For some events participants are allowed to check-in at the sport venue. These events are indicated in the welcome letter each athlete receives after completing the registration process. One practice attempt is permitted only with the approval of the Event Coordinator. Please inform the Event Coordinator if your attempt is for practice or official recording. All track events will be measured in meters. No awards will be given for a zero score. The yearly registration fee applies to all events held within that year in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Senior Games. No refunds are given from previous years. On site registration is allowed for some events and is determined by the event coordinator and the Rocky Mountain Senior Games board. The recording table is OFF LIMITS to all participants and spectators. Only participants will be allowed on the field of play. Participants must report to the Event Coordinator and will be scratched if not checked in by last call. Under no circumstances shall a participant or spectator confer with the Event Coordinator or Scorer during the running of the event. Results will be announced and medals awarded directly after events are finished. A minimum of ten (10) participants, in all age groups combined, is required to run an event. If the number is less than 10, the event may be cancelled. Teams competing in doubles with one in-state participant and one out-of-state participant will be registered as an out-of-state team. 7

9 The Rocky Mountain Senior Games reserves the right to cancel any individual or team sport. Protest Procedures: Protests will be accepted only on rule and equipment violations. Participants declaring a protest must notify the Event Coordinator of the event at the time of violation and fill out a written protest form. The individual Event Coordinator will handle the protest. A protest committee will be appointed by The Colorado Senior Sports Development Council and will review a protest. Their decision will be final. Rules: All events will be judged in accordance with the rules and regulations stated in this manual. A clearly identifiable Event Coordinator will officiate at each individual event. Rules are available from individual Event Coordinators. Team Sports: You MUST qualify in the respective team sport competition sponsored by a NSGA qualifying site in order to participate for a team(s) representing Colorado at the National Senior Games. RMSG team sport tournaments will be held on even numbered years at times separate from the week of the Games. Tie Breakers: Please remain in your event area until all participants have competed in case of a tie. Individual event rules describe the tie breaker procedures. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture. Uniforms: All athletes must wear athletic type clothing and shoes (barefoot is permissible) which are usual and customary for the sport in which they are competing. Clothing should in no way impede the Event Coordinators view of the participant. For Further Information about the Rocky Mountain Senior Games or for clarification on the rules contact: Colorado Senior Sports Development Council Rocky Mountain Senior Games th Street Greeley, CO (970) Sheri.Lobmeyer@greeleygov.com 8

10 Archery Outdoor (competitive) There will be three events: Recurve (Sights or No Sights) Compound-Finger Shooter (Sights or No Sights) Compound-Release Aid (Sights or No Sights) 1) The Archery Association (NAA) target rules of shooting will apply except as noted below. For a copy of these rules please write or call: National Archery Association 4065 Sinton Road, Suite 110 Colorado Springs, CO (719) National Field Archery Association 800 Archery Lane Yankton, SD (605) ) Athletes may register for ONLY ONE division. 3) The 900 American round will be used for all competition. 4) 90 arrows will be shot as fallows: a) 30 arrows from 60 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows) b) 30 arrows from 50 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows) c) 30 arrows from 40 yards (5 ends of 6 arrows) 5) Each end consists of 6 arrows 50 seconds allowed for each arrow to be shot. 6) NAA equipment rules apply to the conventional bow shooter. NFAA equipment rules apply to the compound bow shooter. 7) Should equipment failure occur, a ten minute repair time is allowed to the archer; then the end will be completed. 8) Field glasses or scopes are permitted for spotting arrow hits. 9) No broad heads will be permitted. 10) Regulation 122cm (48") five colored target face will be used. Scoring values are: Gold (10-9), Red (8-7), Blue (6-5), White (2-1), 10 ring scoring 11) The arrow shaft must only touch the color or dividing line between scoring zones to score the high value. 12) Winner shall be the archer(s) scoring the highest number of points in the triple 900 round. 13) The competitor should be able to keep his/her arrows on target at 60 yards. 14) Compound Bow Equipment: The maximum peak draw weight allowed shall be 80 pounds. Maximum arrow speed shall be 280 feet per second with a variance of 3%. Lighten sights may be used. 9

11 Qualification Standards: All first, second, third and 4 th place winners, as well as athletes meeting the NSGA minimum performance standards will qualify for the National Senior Games. 1) The NSGA and LOC reserve the right to invite other finishers where space permits. 2) At the National Senior Games an archer may enter only the event in which he/she has qualified. 3) At the National Senior Games archers may only compete in one event. Archery Indoor (recreational) There will be three events: Recurve (Sights or No Sights) Compound-Finger Shooter (Sights or No Sights) Compound-Release Aid (Sights or No Sights) *Participants not using sights will compete against those using sights. There are not separate medaling categories for sights and no sights. 1) The Archery Association (NAA) target rules of shooting will apply except as noted below. For a copy of these rules please write or call: National Archery Association 4065 Sinton Road, Suite 110 Colorado Springs, CO (719) ) Athletes may register for ONLY ONE event. 3) The 300 American round will be used for all competition. This is a popular round that is nearly identical to those shot by other local & national archery groups and is often shot during archery club leagues 4) Participants can choose to shoot the single or 5-spot target. Scoring on the singlespot is X and scoring on the 5-spot is X-5-4, with any arrow missing the scoring rings awarded a score of 0. 5) During the round a participant will shoot 70 arrows total - 10 for warm-up and 60 10

12 for score. Arrows are shot in a group of 5 called an end. A perfect score is 300 with 60 X s. 6) 50 seconds is allowed for each arrow to be shot. 7) NAA equipment rules apply to the conventional bow shooter. NFAA equipment rules apply to the compound bow shooter. 8) Should equipment failure occur, a ten minute repair time is allowed to the archer before the end is over. 9) No broad heads will be permitted. OK NOT PERMITTED 10) The arrow shaft must only touch the color or dividing line between scoring zones to score the high value. 11) Winner(s) shall be the archer(s) scoring the highest number of points in the 300 American Round. 12) The competitor should be able to keep his/her arrows on target at 20 yards. Non-Qualifying Rules: 1) Medals will be awarded to 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place finishers in each age group. Ribbons will be awarded to 4th 8th place finishers in each age group. Badminton Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles QUALIFYING RULES 1. All first-, second-, third- and fourth-place winners at a 2014 NSGA qualifying games will qualify for the 2015 National Senior Games. 2. Athletes must qualify in each badminton event (singles, doubles, mixed doubles) in which they wish to compete at the 2015 National Senior Games, except when Rule E applies. 11

13 ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event. Under NSGA rules, doubles and mixed doubles are classified as events. Therefore, athletes may not compete in more than one age division for doubles or mixed doubles. 2. The age division of competition for doubles and mixed doubles will be determined by the younger age of the two partners as of December 31, Competitors must bring their own racquets. Natural-feathered shuttlecocks will be provided. FORMAT 1. Tournament format will be round robin, with as many players as possible advancing to a single elimination championship bracket. Quarterfinal losers will compete for 5th through 8th places. 2. Awards will be presented for 1st through 3rdth place for each event within each age division. 3. RMSG reserve the right to change the tournament format for any age division based on entry numbers, space restrictions, or other circumstance. 4. Default during competition Rule S will be strictly enforced. SPORT RULES 1. All matches will be conducted in accordance with United States Badminton Association rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please write or call: United States Badminton Association One Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO (719) Basketball Revised 3/4/15 3 on 3 Tournament Rules Three-on-Three Half Court QUALIFYING RULES 1. All first-, second- and third-place teams at a 2014 NSGA qualifying games will qualify for the 2015 National Senior Games. following age divisions: Men: 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ and 75+ Women: 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ and Each 2014 NSGA qualifying games may qualify all basketball teams that compete in the 80+ age division. Competition must take place in accordance with Rule H in order for teams to be 12

14 qualified. ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Teams must be of all one gender. 2. Team rosters shall be limited to ten persons, including non-playing coaches, non-playing captains and non-playing bench personnel. Teams are no longer limited to the number of out-of-state players on their rosters; however roster changes shall be allowed only as permitted under Rule F. It is the captain s responsibility to declare team residency subject to NSGA approval, at the time of registration. 3. All registration and team rules apply to non-playing coaches, non-playing captains and nonplaying bench personnel. 4. Athletes may compete with only one team per sport. 5. Age divisions for all team competition will be determined by the age of the youngest team member as of December 31, FORMAT 1. Tournament format will include preliminary round robin pool play leading to an elimination bracket championship final. A championship final flight system maximum of three skill divisions based on number of teams in each division and pool play results will be utilized. The following divisions will be used, Division I AAA (highest level), Division II - AA and Division III A (lowest level). The final playoff format will be determined at the discretion of the NSGA. 2. First through fourth place awards will be presented in each skill age division. 3. Every effort will be made to provide teams a minimum of five games. 4. RMSG reserve the right to change the tournament format for any age division based on entry numbers, space restrictions, or other circumstance. 5. Ties for seeding will be broken in the following manner: a. Overall record b. Head-to-Head competition c. Point differential d. Coin Toss 6. A maximum of 13 points will be awarded towards point differential, regardless of final score 7. Forfeits shall be scored Default during competition Rule S will be strictly enforced. SPORT RULES 1. This tournament will be conducted in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please write or call: National Collegiate Athletic Association 700 Washington Street P. O. Box 6222 Indianapolis, IN (317) Teams must have a minimum of three players on the floor to start a game. Teams may continue/finish with a minimum of two players on the floor. 3. The game shall be played on half court by two teams of three players each, with a maximum of seven substitutes. 4. Playing time shall be two halves of 15 minutes of a continuously running clock with an intermission of five minutes. In the last two minutes of each half, the clock will stop in accordance with normal basketball rules. The clock also stops after a made basket during the last minute of the second half. 5. A tie score at the end of regulation time will result in a three-minute overtime period. During the first overtime period, the clock will stop in accordance with normal basketball rules. If the game is 13

15 still tied at the end of the first overtime period, subsequent three-minute periods shall be played until the tie is broken. After the first overtime period, all additional overtime periods will have a running clock except for the last minute in which the clock will stop in accordance with normal basketball rules. The clock also stops after a made basket during the last minute of all overtime periods. Ball possession will be determined by a coin flip for each overtime period. There will be a one-minute intermission before each overtime period. All individual and team fouls carryover into overtime. 6. Two time-outs are permitted per team per half. Timeouts do not carryover from one period to the next. If a game proceeds to overtime, each team shall receive no more than one additional timeout, regardless of the number of overtimes. Time-outs shall be 60 seconds in duration. The clock will not run during time-outs. 7. Substitutions may be made after a basket, foul shot, stoppage of play or any other time an official beckons the player onto the court: a) Players MUST be beckoned onto the court by the referee. Entering the court without being beckoned will result in a warning from the official; all subsequent violations will result in a technical foul. b) Only the offensive (inbounding) team can initiate a substitution after a made basket or free throw (when it is the final free throw taken). c) The defensive team can only substitute after a made basket or free throw (when it is the final free throw taken) if the offense is substituting at that time. Violating this rule will result in a warning from the official; all subsequent violations will result in a technical foul. d) On all stoppage of play (i.e., violations such as traveling, double dribble, three seconds, or out of bounds, etc.) either team can substitute as long as they request to sub prior to the inbounder having the ball in the throw-in area. 8. The winner of the coin toss shall take the first possession. Possession at the start of the second half shall be determined by the possession arrow. Ball possession changes hands after each basket unless a technical or personal foul is awarded. 9. Deliberate stalling or attempts to freeze the ball shall result in a technical foul and loss of ball possession. A warning shall be given by an official prior to assessing the penalty. a. The deliberate stalling rule is in effect during the entire first half and the first 10 minutes of the second half. Once the 20-second shot clock comes into effect (final 2 minutes of the game and in overtime periods), the deliberate stalling rule will no longer be in effect. 10. A 20-second shot clock will be in effect during the last two minutes of the game and during overtime period. When the shot clock is in effect teams must attempt a shot within approximately 20 seconds of gaining possession as determined by the referee. a. When the offensive team rebounds a missed shot attempt, the ball must touch the rim for the clock to be reset. If the ball does not touch the rim, the 20-second clock will not be reset. 11. The game shall be played using the three-point line as the check line. The ball shall be returned to a point behind the check line after each change of possession as follows: a) After a made basket and all dead ball situations, the ball shall be placed in play from the top of the key ( throw-in area ). The ball must be advanced into play by means of a pass to a teammate. Dribbling or shooting will result in a warning from the official; all subsequent violations will result in loss of possession with no change in the possession arrow b) After a turnover or defensive rebound, the ball may be returned to any point behind the check line. The player returning the ball behind the check line shall be in possession of the ball with both feet behind the line. The ball does not have to pass behind the 3-point line; only the player s feet. c) The penalty for attempting a shot before returning the ball successfully behind the check line shall be loss of possession. d) The player who returns the ball behind the three-point line may maintain possession and attempt to score. 12. Following a made basket or dead ball, the ball shall be put in play within five seconds from the time the ball is in the throw-in area, regardless of whether or not the inbounder has taken possession of the ball. If the ball is not put in play within five seconds it shall be a violation, and possession shall be awarded to the defense with no change in the possession arrow. 14

16 13. Player restrictions when inbounding the ball: a) The inbounder must be within 3 feet of the three-point line and must stay within the free throw lane extension area (12 feet wide), an area referred to as the throw-in area. b) The defense may defend anywhere on the court, however no player (offensive or defensive) may enter the throw-in area, which is considered out-of-bounds. c) The inbounder may not hand-off the ball to a teammate. d) The inbounder s teammates may not enter the three-second lane to receive a pass or set a screen until the inbounding teammate actually takes possession of the ball at the throw-in area; they may cross and exit the lane to reposition themselves prior to the inbounds pass. 14. A player is disqualified on his/her fifth foul. Technical fouls will be assessed in accordance with NCAA rules. 1. All personal and technical fouls shall be counted against a team total. On the seventh team foul, a bonus shall be awarded for the remainder of the game. Team fouls carry over into the second half and overtime periods. Penalties for fouls shall be as set forth below. 2. Prior to the seventh team foul: a) any common foul shall result in loss of possession for the offending team; b) any player control foul shall result in disallowing a converted basket, recording the foul and a change in possession; c) any shooting foul with a missed basket shall result in two free throws (three for a three-point attempt), and the offended team shall retain possession; d) any shooting foul with a converted basket shall result in the basket being awarded along with one free throw, and the offended team shall retain possession. 3. Beginning with the seventh team foul: a) any common foul shall result in a single free throw plus a bonus free throw if a player makes the first free throw, and the offended team shall retain possession; b) any player control foul shall result in disallowing a converted basket, recording the foul and a change in possession. c) any shooting foul with a missed basket shall result in two free throws (three for a three-point attempt), and the offended team shall retain possession; d) any shooting foul with a converted basket shall result in the basket being awarded along with one free throw, and the offended team will retain possession. 4. Beginning with the 10th team foul: a) any common foul shall result in two free throws, and the offended team shall retain possession; b) any player control foul shall result in disallowing a converted basket, recording the foul and a change in possession; c) any shooting foul with a missed basket shall result in two free throws (three for a three-point attempt), and the offended team shall retain possession; d) any shooting foul with a converted basket shall result in the basket being awarded along with one free throw, and the offended team shall retain possession. 5. During the last two minutes of each half, and during any overtime period, the automatic awarding of team possession after free throws does not apply (live rebounding will be in effect) a) During live rebounding all players on both teams are allowed to line up along the free throw lane when the free throws are shot. b) If the shooter makes the last awarded free throw, the opposing team will inbound the ball. 6. Team clothing must be of like design and color. Teams must have both home and away uniforms with permanently attached numbers on front and back. 7. Three point shots are allowed. The three-point line distance for both men and women will be 19 feet, 9 inches. 8. Officials do not put the ball in play, except at the start of each half. The referee will handle the rebound of the first free throw (first and second free throws if three shots are being taken) and then will not handle the ball after the last free throw. 9. The NSGA Sport Rules for Basketball are governed by the current NCAA rules. 15

17 Basketball Recreational Events: Free Throw Hot Shot 3 Point Note: Men will use men's basketballs; women will use women's basketballs for all basketball events. Free Throw: 1) All shots for men will be from the free throw line. All shots for women, age 50-74, will be from the free throw line. Women, age 75+, will shoot from four feet in front of the free throw line. 2) 20 free throw attempts, shot in 2 rounds of 10, are allowed, thrown in any style. 3) One point will be scored for each basket made. 4) A shot will not be counted if the competitor steps on or over the free throw line before the ball makes contact with the basket. 5) The winner will be determined by the most baskets made out of 20 attempts. 6) In case of a tie, there will be a shootout. All those who are tied will each shoot one shot until the tie is broken. 7) An event volunteer will hand balls to competitors. Hot Shot: 1) Hot "spots" are the points at which each competitor attempts to make a basket. Each competitor has 1 minute to score as many points as possible from the hot spots. 2) Hot spots will be clearly identified and will be located as follows: a) Hot spot A - 7 feet to the right of the basket, facing the basket. b) Hot spot B - 8 feet to the right of the basket measured from the center of the free throw line, facing the basket. c) Hot spot C - 4 feet behind the free throw line, center court d) Hot spot D - 10 feet to the left of the basket measured from the center of the free throw line, facing the basket e) Hot spot E - 10 feet to the left of the basket, facing the basket. 3) Scoring: a) Hotspot A-2 points b) Hotspot B-3 points c) Hotspot C-5 points d) Hotspot D-4 points e) Hotspot E-3 points f) Lay-up (only two scores counted if made) = 2 points each g) Bonus (attempting all 5 Hotspots) = 3 points extra 16

18 4) Starting at the top of the key, the competitor dribbles into the shooting area and may shoot lay-ups or may attempt shots from the hotspots in any sequence. The competitor may make as many attempts at a lay-up as desired however, only two successful lay-ups will count. All other shots must be taken from any of the hotspots. Three bonus points are awarded if the competitor shoots from all five hotspots, regardless of whether or not basket is made. 5) Both feet must be behind the line next to the hot spot when the ball is released or if a jump shot is executed before the jump. 6) In case of a tie, there will be a shootout. All those who are tied will each shoot one shot from Spot C until the tie is broken. 7) All competitors must retrieve their own rebounds. 3 Point Shot: 1) Each competitor will shoot a total of 12 baskets from 5 marks on the floor, from the 3 point line. 2) Distance from the basket will be 19'9" for men, 15'9" for women. 3) Each point will have a certain amount of balls: a) Point A will have 3 balls b) Point B will have 2 balls c) Point C will have 2 balls d) Point D will have 2 balls e) Point E will have 3 balls 4) Each basket made will count as one (1) point. 5) An event volunteer will hand balls to competitors. 6) No part of the competitors feet may step over the line before shot is released. 7) In case of a tie, there will be a shootout. All those who are tied will each shoot one shot from the center/top of the 3-point line until the tie is broken. 17

19 Billiards 8-Ball, 9-Ball 8-Ball: Note: age groups for billiards will be in 10 year increments 1) All play will be governed by the current rules of the Billiard Congress of America. For a copy of these rules, please write to: Billiard Congress of America 4345 Beverly St., Suite D Colorado Springs, CO ) Play will consist of the best 3 out of 5 games or 2 out of 3 games. 3) The tournament shall be single elimination. RMSG reserves the right to change the tournament format for any age division based on entry numbers, space restrictions or other circumstance. 4) The game is played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls, numbered 1 through 15. One player must pocket balls numbered 1 through 7 (solids), while the other player has balls 9 through 15 (stripes). The player pocketing his or her group first, and then legally pocketing the 8-ball, wins the game. 5) This is gentlemen or ladies call shot, that is, if it is obvious which pocket the player is shooting for, the shot doesn t have to be called. However, combinations, banks, or kiss shots must be called. 6) Scratches, or other fouls, result in cue ball in hand anywhere on the table. 7) A safety shot is legal. 9-Ball: Note: age groups for billiards will be in 10 year increments 1) Play will consist of the best 3 out of 5 games. 2) The tournament shall be double elimination. RMSG reserves the right to change the tournament format for any age division based on entry numbers, space restrictions or other circumstance. 3) A diamond rack (rows ) with the 1 ball on the foot spot and the 9 ball in the diamond's center shall be used. All other balls may be placed at random. 4) A legal shot requires that the cue ball's first contact be with the lowest numbered ball on the table. 5) In no instance is it necessary to call a ball. 6) The cue ball in hand rule, in case of a foul, is similar to that used in 8-ball. 7) A push shot can be used only on the first shot after the break. 8) Whoever legally pockets the 9-ball wins the game. 9) Billiard Congress of America rules will be used. 10) No safety shot is allowed. 18

20 The Basic Rules of Bocce Equipment A set of bocce balls : consisting of eight large bocce balls (half of which are of a different color or pattern) and a smaller "object ball" (sometimes called a "pallina" or a "jack") Playing Surface The playing surface should be reasonably flat and level and can consist of packed dirt, fine gravel or short grass. While some prefer to play on a manufactured court, a gravel driveway or backyard make acceptable playing surfaces. Players The game is played with two teams; each team can have one, two, or four players *RMSG will play with only four players per team. Teams can be of mix gender in any combination. No age groups will be determined. All players will compete together regardless of age. Four Player Team - each player throws one ball Two Player Team - each player throws two balls One Player Team - player throws all four balls Object The object of the game of bocce is for one team to get as many of their balls closer to the pallina than the opposing team's closest ball. Play The toss of a coin determines which team will start. The starting team chooses which color (or pattern) ball they will play with. The first team member throws the pallina and then rolls his/her first ball as close to the pallina as possible. It is now up to the opposing team to roll a ball closer to the pallina than the starting team. If the opposing team uses all four balls and fails to get closer to pallina than the starting ball, the starting team rolls each of their remaining balls, trying to place them closer than the opponent's closest ball. However, if the opposing team succeeds in placing one of their balls closer to the pallina, the starting team must then roll again to attempt to get closer or "better the point". Each team continues to roll until it beats the point of the opposite team. While the object is to get close to the pallina, it is permissible for a player to roll his/her ball as to knock an opponent's ball away from the pallina. Likewise, a player may knock or move the pallina toward his/her own team's balls. The pallina is playable anywhere on the playing surface. Scoring When all balls have been played, this concludes the frame and ONE team is awarded one point for each of its balls which is closer to the pallina the closest opposing team's ball. Thus, a team may score up to four points per frame. If the closest ball of each team is equal in distance from 19

21 the pallina, NO points are awarded. The team that scores in a frame starts the next frame by throwing out the pallina and playing their first ball. Play continues until a team wins by reaching a score of sixteen points. Awards: (No age groups) one award will be given for first, second and third place. Bowling Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Team 1) Pre-established averages will be utilized to determine handicaps. The handicap will be determined by 80 percent of 200. Please provide your average on the registration form or bring it to the Event Coordinator BEFORE play begins. 2) Each participant will bowl three (3) 10 frame games. 3) Awards will be given in the following priority: a) Gold-Scratch b) Silver-Scratch c) Bronze-Scratch d) Gold-Handicap e) Silver-Handicap Bronze-Handicap 4) Participants can receive only one medal in each event based on the above priority listing (if a player has the high score in Handicap and the 3rd high in Scratch, that player will receive the bronze medal for Scratch and nothing for Handicap). 5) Doubles and mixed doubles are scratch scoring only. No partner pool will be available. Any registration forms for doubles received without a partner's name will be returned for corrections. 7) For 4 th 8 th places ties will be broken by the number of strikes bowled. If the score is still tied, the number of spares will decide the winner. *If this is all Scratch and no hanidcap then have ties be broken by "High Game" by the 2- some. In the case given Carrie's 178 has high game thus breakin the tie. Example: Sherri: Bruce Totals 1032 Carrie: Zach: Totals 1032 QUALIFYING RULES 1. All first-, second-, third- and fourth-place winners at a 2014 NSGA qualifying games will qualify for the 2015 National Senior Games. 20

22 2. Athletes must qualify in each bowling event (singles, doubles, mixed doubles) in which they wish to compete at the 2015 National Senior Games, except when Rule E applies. 3. You must bowl scratch to qualify for the National Games. 4. All first, second, third and fourth place scratch winners will qualify for the National event. 5. The NSGA and LOC reserve the right to invite other finishers where space permits. 6. Athletes must qualify in each bowling event in which they wish to compete at the National Senior Games. 7. Athletes may enter all three bowling events provided they have qualified. 8. Doubles partners who qualify together must play together. If one partner can not attend, there may be a substitute partner allowed as permitted under NSGA rule E. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event. 9. The age division for doubles and mixed doubles will be determined by the younger of the two partners as of December Singles will bowl two sets of three games during qualifying. One set on day one and one set on day two. When more than 8 players are competing in a particular division, all athletes must bowl both qualifying squads in order to advance to the roll-offs. When there are 8 or less bowlers competing in a particular division, athletes are not required to bowl both qualifying squads as they will advance to the roll-offs, however they must bowl one or the other. 11. During the qualifying squads, if there are two or more athletes tied for 8 th place, a one game roll off will be held to determine which player advances to the finals. 12. Awards will be presented for 1 st through 8 th place for each event within each age division, ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Athletes may enter all three bowling events provided they have qualified. 2. Competitors are encouraged to provide their own bowling balls and shoes. House balls and shoes may be available at the competitor s expense. 3. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event. Under NSGA rules, doubles and mixed doubles are classified as events. Therefore, athletes may not compete in more than one age division for doubles or mixed doubles. 4. The age division of competition for doubles will be determined by the younger age of the two partners as of December 31, FORMAT 1. All formats will be scratch. 2. In singles, in each age division, the highest score of the two sets will be considered for the finals. The top eight scores will advance to a roll-off. Scores will not carry over. 3. Doubles and mixed doubles will bowl one set of three games during qualifying. 4. In doubles and mixed doubles, the top eight combined scores will advance to a roll-off. 5. In the roll-off, all bowlers will bowl one set of three games. The bowler s final three game total (combined total for doubles teams) shall determine his/her place within an age division. 6. After the roll-off, if there is a tie between any of the top 3 places, a one-game playoff will be held to determine which player receives the higher medal. 7. For 4 th through 8 th places ties will be broken by the number of strikes bowled. If the score is still tied, the number of spares will decide the winner. 8. Awards will be presented for 1 st through 8 th place for each event within each age division. 9. RMSG reserves the right to change the tournament format for any age division based on entry numbers, space restrictions or other circumstance. 21

23 SPORT RULES 1. This tournament will be conducted in accordance with United States Bowling Congress rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please write or call: United States Bowling Congress 621 Six Flags Drive Arlington, TX (800) All equipment shall meet United States Bowling Congress specifications. The NSGA reserves the right to check equipment at any time. Bowling Singles Non-Ambulatory QUALIFYING RULES 1. All first-, second-, third- and fourth-place winners at a 2014 NSGA qualifying games will qualify for the 2015 National Senior Games. 2. Athletes must qualify in a singles bowling event, in which they wish to compete at the 2015 National Senior Games. 3. Athletes who reside in a state that does not offer a non-ambulatory bowling event may qualify for bowling by meeting the limited event qualifying criteria in Rule D. ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Competitors are encouraged to provide their own bowling balls and shoes. House balls and shoes may be available at the competitor s expense. FORMAT 1. All formats will be scratch. 2. Bowlers will be divided into squads by age division. 3. Bowling times and lanes will be assigned by squad. 4. Singles will bowl two sets of three games during qualifying. One set on day one and one set on day two. When more than 8 players are competing in a particular division, all athletes must bowl both qualifying squads in order to advance to the roll-offs. When there are 8 or less bowlers competing in a particular division, athletes are not required to bowl both qualifying squads as they will advance to the roll-offs, however they must bowl one or the other. 5. In singles, in each age division, the highest score of the two sets will be considered for the finals. The top eight scores will advance to a roll-off. Scores will not carry over. 6. In the roll-off, all bowlers will bowl one set of three games. The bowler s final three game total (combined total for doubles teams) shall determine his/her place within an age division. 7. After the roll-off, if there is a tie between any of the top 3 places, a one-game playoff will be held to determine which player receives the higher medal. 8. For 4 th through 8 th places ties will be broken by the number of strikes bowled. If the score is still tied, the number of spares will decide the winner. 9. During the qualifying squads, if there are two or more athletes tied for eighth place, a one game roll off will be held to determine which player advances to the finals. 10. Awards will be presented for 1 st through 3rd place for each event within each age division. 22

24 11. The RMSG reserve the right to change the tournament format for any age division based on entry numbers, space restrictions, or other circumstance. SPORT RULES 1. Athlete must be seated in their wheelchair or scooter for the entire duration of competition. 2. An athlete must physically roll the ball or with the use of a ramp, as long as no one else or the chair itself helps project the ball down the lane. The athlete must be the one who impacts the energy needed for the ball to move down the lane. 3. This tournament will be conducted in accordance with United States Bowling Congress rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please write or call: United States Bowling Congress 621 Six Flags Drive Arlington, TX (800) All equipment shall meet United States Bowling Congress specifications. The NSGA reserves the right to check equipment at any time. Cycling Timed Trials: 5K & 10K Mass Starts / Road Races: 20K & 40K QUALIFYING RULES 1. All first-, second-, third- and fourth-place winners at a 2014 NSGA qualifying games will qualify for the 2015 National Senior Games. 2. Athletes who reside in a state that does not offer a 20K or 40K cycling road race may qualify for those events by meeting the limited event qualifying criteria in Rule D. 3. Qualifying events must be conducted under the rules for the appropriate event to be used for qualifying. States may conduct a combined event, but competitors may not compete in both events when events are combined. Those wishing to collect awards in the 5K or 20K must stop after that portion of the event is complete. 4. Qualifying event must be a stand-alone road race that is not combined with another event (i.e. duathlon, or triathlon). ENTRY REGULATIONS 1. Cyclists qualifying in either the 5K or 10K time trials may enter both time trial events. 2. Cyclists qualifying in either the 20K or 40K road races at a qualifying games may enter both road race events. 3. Cyclists must provide their own bicycles and helmets. 23

25 FORMAT 1. Starting times for the time trials will be at equal intervals, usually one minute, but no less than 30 seconds. No allowances will be made for mechanical or other mishaps. 2. Starting order for the time trials is by random selection. 3. If a rider appears later than the appointed starting time, the start will be allowed only to the extent that in the judgment of the officials it does not interfere with other riders starting on schedule. If it does interfere, the rider may be further delayed. In case of a late start, the appointed starting time shall be used in computing results. 4. The start sheet with the starting order and appointed starting times will be available for the rider s perusal at least one hour before the start of each event. 5. The road races will be mass start at approximately 10-minute intervals by age division and gender with combinations when needed. 6. Awards will be presented for 1st through 8th place for each event within each age division. 7.RMSG reserves the right to change the tournament format for any age division based on entry numbers, space restrictions or other circumstance. SPORT RULES 1. All cycling events will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Cycling Federation (USCF) rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please write or call: USA Cycling 210 USA Cycling Point, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO (719) Helmets are mandatory and must conform to USA Cycling regulations. 3. Multi-gear (free wheel) bikes with front and rear brakes are required. Fixed gear and recumbent bicycles are not permitted. All bicycles must be certified by race officials prior to the competition. 4. There may be no protective shield, faring or other device on any part of the bicycle (including, but not limited to, the frame, wheels, handlebars, chain wheel or accessories) that has the effect of reducing air resistance, except those allowed by the USCF. 5. Handlebars used for steering with ends, features, or attachments that extend forward or upward or that provide support for other than the rider s hands (including aero bars) are permitted only in the time trial events and not in the road race events. 6. If in doubt about your qualification, check for an official ruling from the chief referee before your appointed starting time. Once the clock begins, your time is running and will not be adjusted. 7. In time trial events, the rider shall be held by an official at the start but shall be neither restrained nor pushed. 8. Riders must stay to the right except when overtaking another rider. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. 9. In time trial events, no rider shall pace behind another rider closer than 25 meters (80 feet) ahead, or 2 meters (7 feet) to the side. A rider who is observed taking pace shall receive a time penalty. 10. No restarts are permitted. 24

26 Dance Division Team Dance, Couples Dance (Recreational) DANCE DIVISION RULES* MISSION STATEMENT TO PROVIDE GROWTH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF DANCE COMPETITION IN A FAIR MANNER FOR COMPETITORS AND TO ALSO PROVIDE AN ATMOSPHERE THAT ENCOURAGES TEAM LINE AND COUPLE DANCING EVENTS BY OFFERING THE BEST OF WORKSHOPS, SOCIAL LINEDANCING AND COMPETITION FOR DANCERS WHILE PROMOTING HEALTH, WELLNESS AND DIVERSITY IN DANCE. DIVISIONS/REGISTRATION AGE DIVISIONS AND REGISTRATION WILL BE AS PER ORGANIZATION GUIDELINES. TEAMS DIVISIONS: SMALL (3-5 TEAM MEMBERS) MEDIUM (6-10 TEAM MEMBERS) LARGE (11-15 TEAM MEMBERS) COUPLE TEAM PARTNERS MAY BE OF MIXED OR SAME SEX; PARTNER MUST BE DESIGNATED A TIME OF REGISTRATION. COMPETITION MUSIC/DANCE STYLES MUSIC USED MAY BE OF ANY GENRE. MUSIC IS NOT TO EXCEED 5 MINUTES IN LENGTH FOR TEAMS AND NOT TO EXCEED 3 MINUTES IN LENGTH FOR COUPLES. ANY DANCE GENRE /STYLE IS ALLOWED AND SHOULD BE SUITED TO MUSIC. JUDGING JUDGES WILL BE APPOINTED BY THE EVENT COORDINATOR OR SPONSORING ORGANIZATION/ASSOCIATION. AT LEAST THREE JUDGES WILL BE PROVIDED. JUDGES WILL BE SELECTED ACCORDING TO EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IN THE FIELD OF DANCE. JUDGES ARE ASKED TO JUDGE AND SCORE INDEPENDENTLY. IN AN EFFORT TO EXPEDITE COMPETITION AND AVOID DELAYS, JUDGES ARE REQUESTED TO AVOID DISCUSSING TEAM SCORING BETWEEN THEMSELVES UNTIL AFTER SCORE SHEETS ARE SUBMITTED TO EVENT COORDINATORS TO TALLY. TO INSURE THE OBJECTIVE STANCE OF JUDGES, JUDGES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO SPEAK WITH COMPETITORS UNTIL AFTER AWARDS HAVE BEEN PRESENTED. ANY COMPETITOR QUESTION(S) MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE EVENT COORDINATOR. JUDGES SCORESHEETS ARE AVAILABLE TO TEAMS UPON REQUEST ASAP AFTER THE DANCE DIVISION 25