Updated as at 12 May 2017 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 NATIONAL YOUTH, MASTERS & CORPORATE GAMES. Competition Rules & Regulations

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1 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 NATIONAL YOUTH, MASTERS & CORPORATE GAMES Competition Rules & Regulations

2 CONTENTS 1 General Rules & Regulations Adventure (TBC) Aquatics* (Swimming and Water Polo) 9 4 Archery/Archery (Para) 20 5 Athletics Badminton Basketball Bowling* Cycling*(TBC) Dragon Boat Floorball Football Ultimate Frisbee Hockey Petenque Pickleball Sepak Takraw Table Tennis* Tennis Volleyball (Indoor) Volleyball (Outdoor) Boccia (Para)* 133 *Sports with Para events GetActive! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 2

3 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS Updated as at 12 May 2017 The participants of GA!S 2017 shall be responsible to provide accurate information during registration as required. The Organiser may check on eligibility and accuracy of entries. Player/s found ineligible or provided inaccurate information may cause disqualification. 1. Title: 1.1 The series of tournaments shall be competed under GetActive! Singapore 2017 (GA!S 2017). a) National Youth Games b) National Corporate Games c) National Masters Games 2. Period 2.1 GA!S 2017 will be held from 29 July 2017 to 9 August 2017 unless otherwise stated by specific sports. 2.2 The Organisers at their discretion reserve the right to change the period of GA!S Sports 3.1 GA!S 2017 competition will consist of 21 sports and 6 Para Sports. 4. Eligibility 4.1 All participants shall be Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and non-singapore Citizens residing in Singapore with valid passes as stated below: Student Pass; Long Term Pass; Dependent s Pass; Work Permit; S Pass; or Employment Pass. 4.2 For team sports, each team must comprise of at least 70% Singapore citizens or permanent residents. GetActive! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 3

4 4.3 For corporate team categories, at least 70% of the team must consist of full time and/or contract staff of all private, public and non-profit organisations. In addition, at least 50% of the full time and/or staff must be Singapore citizens or permanent residents. 4.4 Participants who are aged 16 and below, ie born in or after 2001, must obtain parental/legal guardian consent for their participation in the tournament. Consent forms can be downloaded from GA!S 2017 official website as follows: If a participant is found to be registered with more than one team in the same tournament for a particular sport after the registration closing date, the participant will be disqualified from GA!S No substitution or replacement of such participant will be allowed. 5. Registration 5.1 Participants may register through the official website as shown above or at any SportSG Sports Centres front counters; 5.2 For team events, Team Manager/Captain shall register on behalf of the team; 5.3 Team Managers/Captain shall be the point of contact of the team and shall receive confirmation of participation after payment is made. 5.4 Late entries will not be entertained. Incomplete submissions at the commencement of team managers meeting shall be rejected. 6. Registration Fees 6.1 Registration opens on 15 May 2017 and closes on 23 June 2017, Registration Fees are as follows: S/N Categories Individual Events 1 Youth $10/participant Team Events $10 x minimum number of players required Bundle Deal (Applicable to Swimming and Athletics only) $10 for 3 events/ participant GetActive! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 4

5 2 Corporate $10/participant $10 x minimum number $10 for 3 events/ of players required participant 3 Masters: Below 55 $10 x minimum number $10 for 3 events/ $10/participant categories of players required participant 4 Masters: 55 and $5 x minimum number $5 for 3 events/ $5/participant Above categories of players required participant 5 Para Athletes $5/participant $5 x minimum number $5 for 3 events/ of players required participant Swimming & Athletics Relays: Free for individual event participants. If none of them are taking part in individual event, a fee of $10 will be charged to the team. 6.3 Fee for individual event shall be made during registration process 6.4 Fee for team events must be made before the Team Managers meeting 6.5 Participants may register online or at any ActiveSG Sports Centres. 7. Payment Mode 7.1 The following payment modes are accepted for GA!S 2017: Website Sports Centre Event Credit Card ewallet Nets Cash Credit Card Individual Team 8. Prize Money and Medals 8.1 Medals and prize money will be awarded to the top 3 winners of each events with at least 4 participants/teams; 8.2 Only Medals will be awarded when entries are below 4 participants/team; 8.3 If there are only 3 participants for the event, minus 1 rule applies, i.e. only 1 st & 2 nd will be awarded with medal but no prize money; 8.4 If there are less than 4 participants/teams, they may choose 1 of the following options: Option 1 Participants may withdraw and receive a full refund GetActive! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 5

6 Option 2 Participants may continue with the competition but will not be eligible for prize money. Medals will be awarded based on the minus 1 rule. Option 3 Participants may opt to join another category which they are eligible. 8.5 In team events, the Champion team will receive a trophy; & 8.6 Details on prize money shall be announced on GA!S 2017 official website before the close of registrations. 9 Protests 9.1 In the event of any dispute arising over any participant(s) and/or any team(s), the particular fixture shall be competed under protest, and the Organiser shall determine the matter on receipt of the protest in writing, together with the prescribed protest fees of $50 for individual events and $100 for team events. 9.2 Protests must be made in writing together with the protest fee and lodged with the Organiser on the spot during the match. In the event of the protest being dismissed, the fee will be forfeited. 9.3 The decision arising from any protest shall be final and there shall be no appeal. 10 First Aid and Medical 10.1 Participants especially those with medical history or are participating in the Masters categories are encouraged to seek medical advice before competing in this tournament; 10.2 First aid services are available at every venue while ambulances are deployed based on the nature and risk of the sport; & 10.3 All teams and participants shall be responsible to ensure their own medical coverage, including first aid and personal accident insurance. 11 Supplementary Rules 11.1 All teams are urged to participate in the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship; GetActive! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 6

7 11.2 While all reasonable precautions will be taken, Sport Singapore, their servants and agents will not be responsible or in any way liable for any death, disability, personal injury, loss of property or any other loss howsoever arising from any cause whatsoever at any time during the course of this games; 12 Games Jurisdictions 12.1 The team manager and coach are responsible for the proper control and good conduct of their participants and supporters. If an appeal is made to any of the above persons and it is not heeded, the Organiser reserves the rights to take disciplinary action against the team In the event of a need for disciplinary action to be taken against any participant or team, the Organising Committee shall make a decision and impose punishment as it deems fit; 12.3 The Organiser may at any time deal with any matters pertaining to inquire, appeals, others etc. The decision of the Organiser on all matters brought before it will be final; 12.4 The Organiser reserve the right to interpret said rules and regulations as they deem fit. In the event of any question or matter arising out of any point which has not been expressly provided for in any of the rules governing this competition, the decision of the Organiser will be final; & 12.5 The rules and regulations as depicted above are current at the time of printing. The Organiser reserves the right to add, delete and/or vary the said rules and regulations at any time as it deems fit. 13 General Enquiries 13.1 For more information on the GetActive! Singapore Rules and Regulation, please us at GetActive@sport.gov.sg To give general feedback, please contact our QSM at or us at Sport_QSM@sport.gov.sg GetActive! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 7

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9 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION SWIMMING 1. Rules 1.1 According to the Rules and Regulations as directed by the Singapore Swimming Association and in accordance with the Rules and By-laws of Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) where applicable. 1.2 Governed by GA!S 2017 General Rules and Regulations. 2. Eligibility & Registration 2.1 Age is computed as of 31-Dec-2017 S/No Age Group Clarification 1 Youth 10 Years & Under Born in 2007 or later 2 Youth 12 Years & Under Born in 2005 or later 3 Youth 14 Years & Under Born in 2003 or later 4 Youth 17 Years & Under Born in 2000 or later 5 Youth 20 Years & Under Born in 1997 or later 6 Masters Years Born in or between Masters Years Born in or between Masters Years Born in or between Masters 65 Years & Over Born in 1952 or earlier 2.2 Registered Swimmers when attached to a Swim Team will be able to swim in the Team Relay Events. The Swim Teams can be from: Community Sports Clubs Swimming Clubs affiliated to SSA Primary or Secondary School Swim Teams Swimming Teams from ITE, Polytechnics and Universities Swimming Schools run by swimming instructors Group of swimmers forming their own Swim Teams 2.3 Singapore Citizen, Permanent Residents and Foreigners residing in Singapore are eligible to participate. 2.4 Registration may be done individually or in batch by the Team Manager who can be a Coach or someone designated to take charge of the Team. 3. Event Venue & Schedules All Competition events will be held in Our Tampines Hub Competition Pool on 29 July 2017 (Day 1), 30 July 2017 (Day 2), 05 August 2017 (Day 3) and 06 August 2017 (Day 4) Date Session Competition Timeline Competition Stage Sat 29 Jul Day 1 S1 9:00 am 11:00 am Heats S2 5:30 pm 9:00 pm Finals Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 9

10 Sun 30 Jul Day 2 Sat 05 Aug Day 3 Sun 06 Aug Day 4 S3 9:00 am 11:00 am Heats S4 5:30 pm 8:30 pm Finals S5 9:00 am 11:00 am Heats S6 5:30 pm 9:00 pm Finals S7 9:00 am 12:00 pm Heats S8 5:30 pm 8:30 pm Finals Note: All above timings may change once the entries are finalised 4. Team Managers Meeting 4.1 Team Managers Meeting will be scheduled on Saturday, 15 th July 2017 in Our Tampines Hub, Level 6 Call Room at 10:00 am. 5. Type of Events 5.1 The Competition Events are as follows: S/No Event Age & Gender Category 1 100m Women & Men Butterfly, Breaststroke, Backstroke & Freestyle 50m Women & Men As in Butterfly, Breaststroke, Backstroke & Freestyle inclusive of Para Swimmers 3 4x50m Medley Relay Women & Men Youth Women & Men Masters 4 4x50m Freestyle Relay Women & Men Youth Women & Men Masters 5 One of the 2 Relay members must Corporate Family Jog-Swim be a staff & the other one must be a Relay family member 6 Corporate 10x50m Mass Relay Mixed Open 7 Swimmers in the Relay Team must be Staff Note: (a) Mixed Relay means at least 1 relay swimmer from each gender. (b) Open means NO age restrictions 5.2 Format of Competition & Lanes allocation Heats and Finals will use 10 lanes In the event that there are 10 or less entries for Heats, the swimmers will proceed to swim in the Finals All Relay Events are Timed-Finals and will be held in the evenings Allocation of lanes Heats and Finals shall be decided by the Technical Committee based on FINA rules as well as the entry times submitted by the swimmers or times achieved in the Heats. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 10

11 5.2.5 Swimmers shall be placed in graduated time order, slowest to fastest and the last three races shall be cyclically seeded. 5.3 Para Swimmers to be inclusive GA!S 2017 to be more inclusive for Para Swimmers by: Encouraging swimmers to take part in 50m events for Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Backstroke Swimming together with non-para Swimmers in the same Heats/Finals. However, Para Swimmers will have their own results and ranking reports To cater for all disabilities, the Classification Codes for Para Swimmers are as follows: Classification Codes Impairments Stroke S1 S10 Physical Freestyle, Butterfly & Backstroke S11 S13 Visual Freestyle, Butterfly & Backstroke S14 Intellectual Freestyle, Butterfly & S15 Hearing Backstroke Freestyle, Butterfly & Backstroke SB1 SB10 Physical Breaststroke SB11 SB13 Visual Breaststroke SB14 Intellectual Breaststroke SB15 Hearing Breaststroke For Para Swimmers who participated in APG 2015, they can use their IPC Classification Codes else they can refer to IPC Classification Guidelines ( and get their doctor to certify their Classification before submitting their entries The top three (3) winners will be based on: the Multi-Class Point Score System. Swimmers race against the world s best time in that event for their classification. The winner of the race is not always who touches the wall first, but the swimmer who posts the highest point score (i.e. a time closest to the world s best time for their classification). The Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) will oversee the implementation of the Multi-Class Point Score System to determine the top three (3) winners for each 50m Events by stroke Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 11

12 5.4 Corporate Events There are 2 Corporate Events: Corporate Family Jog-Swim Relay This Family Event consists of a Corporate parent and his/her child who is in the Youth Age Category. The Family Relay will start off with one Family member to jog down to Level 5 Jogging Track (455m) and on completion the other Family member will swim 50m to register their timing Corporate 10x50m Mass Relay This Corporate Event consists of 10 members, 7 of them must be Corporate staff. The remaining 3 can be Family members or friends. Each relay member will swim 50m in any stroke. 6. Order of Events Day 1 - Heats --> Finals Sat 29-Jul-2017 Commence 9:00 am (Heats) & 5:30pm (Finals) Event No m Butterfly 50m Backstroke Event 4x50m Medley Relay (Timed-Finals) Age Category Youth & Masters by Gender Youth & Masters by Gender Women & Men Youth 12 Yrs & Under, 17 Yrs & Under, 20 Yrs & Under Day 2 - Heats --> Finals Sun 30-Jul-2017 Commence 9:00 am (Heats) & 5:30pm (Finals) m Breaststroke 50m Freestyle 4x50m Medley Relay (Timed-Finals) Youth & Masters by Gender Youth & Masters by Gender Women & Men Masters Yrs, 55 Yrs & Over Day 3 - Heats --> Finals Sat 05-Aug-2017 Commence 9:00 am (Heats) & 5:30pm (Finals) m Freestyle 50m Breaststroke 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Timed-Finals) Youth & Masters by Gender Youth & Masters by Gender Women & Men Youth 12 Yrs & Under, 17 Yrs & Under, 20 Yrs & Under Day 4 - Heats --> Finals Sun 06-Aug-2017 Commence 9:00 am (Heats) & 5:30pm (Finals) m Backstroke 50m Butterfly 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Timed-Finals) 429 Corporate Family Jog-Swim Relay 430 Corporate10x50m Mass Relay Youth & Masters by Gender Youth & Masters by Gender Women & Men Masters Yrs, 55 Yrs & Over Adult & Child (Timed-Finals) after morning Individual Heats Mixed Open (Timed-Finals) after morning Individual Heats Youth Age Categories: 10 Yrs & Under, 12 Yrs & Under, 14 Yrs & Under, 17 Yrs & Under and 20 Yrs & Under Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 12

13 Masters Age Categories: Yrs, Yrs, Yrs and 65 Yrs & Over Mixed: At least 1 relay swimmer from each gender Open: NO age restrictions Para Swimmers: To swim inclusively in all 50m Events but with separate medals based on Multi- Class Point System Corporate Events (#429 & #430): Will be held after Event #424 (Individual Heats) on Day 4 All non-corporate Relays: Will be held as Timed-Finals in the evenings 7. Entries & Fees 7.1 The closing date for all entries is 23 June Individual Entries: The Entry Fee for swimmers who are Youth is SGD This will allow the swimmer to take part up to three (3) Individual Events in his/her Age Category The Entry Fee for swimmers who are Masters below 55 years old is SGD This allows the swimmer to take part up to three (3) Individual Events in his/her Age Category The Entry Fee for swimmers who are Masters 55 years old and above is SGD This allows the swimmer to take part up to three (3) Individual Events in his/her Age Category The Entry Fee for Para swimmers is SGD 5.00 regardless of age. 7.3 Relay Entries: Each swimmer can participate in any number of Relay Teams formed by the Swim Team Relay Teams participation will be governed by the following rules: Each Swim Team can submit more than one (1) Relay Teams per Event per Age Category. However only the fastest Relay Team from each Swim Team will be eligible for the medal awards. This will ensure that the top 3 winners in the Relay Events come from 3 different Swim Teams Rule does not apply to Corporate Challenge All Relays are held as Timed-Finals in the evenings There is NO Entry Fee for Relay Events if the team participants have Individual Events. However, if all 4 members in a Relay do not take part in any Individual Events, the Relay Team has to pay an Entry fee of SGD Team Managers are required to submit their teams line-up in the Relay Team Form one (1) hour before the start of the session if there are changes to the line-up. A team will be disqualified if any swimmer not in the Relay Team swam or if any swimmer swam not is the order as submitted There is no need for Team Managers to submit Corporate Mass 10x50m Relay Team Form. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 13

14 8 Viability of Events 8.1 Individual Events: For an event to be viable there must be a minimum of 4 Registered Swimmers An event will be cancelled if there are less than 3 Registered Swimmers. The affected swimmers will be informed: to swim up to the next Age Category for Youth to swim down to a previous Age Category for Masters or register in another Individual Event. 8.2 Relay Events: For a Relay event to be viable there must be a minimum of 4 Relay Teams A Relay event will be cancelled if there are less than 3 Registered Teams. The affected Teams will similarly follow Conditional: 9. Awarding of Medals The viability of events is not affected during competition sessions if Swimmer(s) or Team(s) failed to report at the Call Room Registered Swimmers/Teams is defined as the swimmer/team entries finalized and published on the website after the Team Managers Meeting and before the Start of Session 1 of the Competition. 9.1 For medals to be awarded, there must be a minimum of 4 Registered Swimmers/Teams, the top 3 Swimmers or Relay Teams will receive their medals If the Finals resulted in a tie in any of the top 3 positions, the medals will be awarded, in accordance with FINA General Rule GR and GR as follows: In case of two (2) equal times: For 1 st position: 2 Golds, no Silver, 1 Bronze For 2 nd position: 1 Gold, 2 Silvers, no Bronze For 3 rd position: 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronzes In the case of three (3) equal times: For 1 st position: 3 Golds, no Silver, 1 Bronze For 2 nd position: 1 Gold, 3 Silvers, no Bronze For 3 rd position: 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 3 Bronzes 9.2 If there are only 3 Registered Swimmers/Teams for the event before the start of the Competition, then the Minus-One rule will apply which will result in only Gold & Silver medals to be awarded. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 14

15 10. Reporting Updated as at 12 May Rule 9.1 and 9.2 do not apply if during competition sessions, Swimmers/Teams failed to report at the Call Room for the event An announcement will be made only at the beginning of each session for swimmers to report to the Call Room for the first 3 events No subsequent announcement for the events/calling of swimmers to report will be made thereafter. Swimmers/Teams are required to report 20 minutes before their events using the Session Start List as a guide. 11. DNS and Withdrawals 11.1 After the closing of entries, any withdrawal of individual/relay entries can only be done during Team Managers Meeting At the conclusion of the Team Managers Meeting, the Competition Startlist for all sessions (Heats only) will be published on GA!S 2017 website During competition, any swimmer/team who fails to report for the event at the Call Room will be considered as Did Not Show (DNS). 12. Swimwear 12.1 The Championship will be conducted in accordance to FINA s Rules: BL 8.2: BL 8.3: In swimming competitions, the competitor must wear only one swimsuit in one or two pieces. No additional items, like arm bands or leg bands shall be regarded as part of a swimsuit. From January 1, 2010 swimwear for men shall not extend above the navel nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor extend below the knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials. Male Female Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 15

16 13. Disqualification 14. Protest 13.1 The Competition will use the One Start Rule. Any swimmer who starts before the starting signal shall be disqualified. If the race has started before the disqualification is declared, the race shall continue and the swimmer(s) shall be disqualified upon completion of the race Team may be disqualified in the events of submitting ineligible swimmers or unruly conduct of team/swimmers The Organising Committee reserves the right to disqualify team/swimmers at its discretion 14.1 Only Team Managers/Team Leaders/Coaches are allowed to submit their team s Protest to the Referee in the prescribed form with a fee of SGD for individual events and SGD for team events within 30 minutes following the conclusion of the event In the event that the protest is being dismissed, the fee will be forfeited The Organiser s decision to any protest shall be final. 16. Rules & Regulations 16.1 The Rules and Regulations as depicted above are current at the time of printing or posting on GA!S 2017 website. The Organiser reserves the right to add, delete and/or vary the said rules and regulations at any time as it deems fit Any amendments to the Rules & Regulations will be posted on GA!S 2017 website. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 16

17 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION WATER POLO Updated as at 12 May Rules 1.1 According to the Rules and Regulations as directed by the Singapore Swimming Association for Junior Water Polo and in accordance with the Rules and By-laws of Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) Water Polo where applicable. 1.2 Governed by GA!S 2017 General Rules and Regulations. 2. Eligibility & Registration 2.1 Age is computed as of 31-Dec-2017 S/No Age Group Clarification 1 Youth 11 Years & Under (U11) Born in 2006 or later 2 Youth 13 Years & Under (U13) Born in 2004 or later Note: Players can choose to compete in the higher Age Category. 2.2 Registered Players of a Water Polo Team can be from: Community Sports Clubs Water Polo Clubs affiliated to SSA Primary or Secondary School Water Polo Teams 2.3 Singapore Citizen, Permanent Residents and Foreigners residing in Singapore are eligible to participate. 2.4 Each Team will comprise of 15 plays with 3 Team officials. Teams are required to provide their own caps (Blue & White). 2.5 Registration will be done by Team. 3. Event Venue & Schedules All Competition events will be held in Our Tampines Hub Multi-Purpose Pool on 29 July 2017 (Day 1), 30 July 2017 (Day 2), 05 August 2017 (Day 3) and 06 August 2017 (Day 4) Date Session Competition Timeline Competition Stage Sat 29 Jul Day 1 W1 12:00 pm 3:00 pm U11 Round Robin Sun 30 Jul U11 3 W2 12:00 pm 3:00 pm & 4 th and Day 2 1 st & 2 nd Placings Sat 05 Aug Day 3 W3 12:00 pm 3:00 pm U13 Round Robin Sun 06 Aug U13 3 W4 1:30 pm 4:00 pm & 4 th and Day 4 1 st & 2 nd Placings Note: All above timings may change once the entries are finalised Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 17

18 4. Team Managers Meeting & Fixture Draw 4.1 Team Managers Meeting will be scheduled on Saturday, 8 th July 2017 in Our Tampines Hub, Level 6 Call Room at 12:00pm 5. Competition Rules / Format 5.1 The Tournament shall be conducted according to FINA Water Polo Rules and rules regulated by SSA-SWP for Junior Water Polo Competition. 5.2 Both U11 & U13 will use the Multi-Purpose Pool which is 25m x 35m. However, the Pool size: U11 20m x 15m U13 25m x 20m 5.3 Ball Size U11 size U13 size The Tournament shall be completed within the tentative schedule over two (2) days for each Age Category. Game duration for the Age Category is as follows: Age Category U11 Max 8 Teams U13 Max 6 Teams Games Group/Round Robin, semi-finals, placing matches Final and 3 rd /4 th Placings Group/Round Robin, semi-finals, placing matches Final and 3 rd & 4 th Placings Game Duration 6 mins. running time, 4 quarters, 2 fields. 2 Groups. Rest time 1 min. per quarter, 3 mins half time. 6 mins. actual play, 4 quarters, 2 fields.1 field. Rest time 2 mins. per quarter, 3 mins half time. 6 mins. actual play, 2 halves, 1 field. 2 Groups. Rest time 2 mins. half time. 6 mins. actual play, 4 quarters, 1 field. Rest time 2 mins. per quarter, 4 mins. half time The game will include semi-finals and finals format. 5.5 Exclusion Rule For Age Category U11, exclusion of players in the game will warrant a player going into the exclusion zone and immediately coming out into the field of play. This is done without touching the lanes at the exclusion zone For Age Category U13, exclusion will warrant a 20-seconds wait. 5.6 Timeout Rule (U11 & U13) Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 18

19 6. Appointment of Referees Updated as at 12 May Round Robins, semi-finals and placing matches: No Time-out rd -4 th & Finals: One (1) Time-out per quarter allowed. 6.1 The Referee Duty List will be made known a day prior to the start of competition. 6.2 A Technical Water Polo Committee (TWPC) member will be appointed as the Technical Advisor. 7. Entries & Fees 7.1 Each Team must comprise no less than 7 players and not more than 15 players. 7.2 The Entry Fee for each Water Polo Team is SGD The closing date for all entries is 23 June All Teams are required to adhere strictly to the competition entry deadlines. Late submission of participation may be rejected. 8. Awarding of Medals 8.1 For medals to be awarded, there must be a minimum of 4 Registered Teams 8.2 The top 3 Teams in each Age Category will receive their medals. 9. Rules & Regulations 9.1 The Rules and Regulations as depicted above are current at the time of printing or posting on GA!S 2017 website. The Organiser reserves the right to add, delete and/or vary the said rules and regulations at any time as it deems fit. 9.2 Any amendments to the Rules & Regulations will be posted on GA!S 2017 website. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 19

20 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION ARCHERY 1. Rules 1.1 According to the Laws/Rules established by the latest rules and regulations of the World Archery (WA) and as directed by the Archery Association of Singapore (AAS) and; 1.2 Governed by the GA!S 2017 General Rules and Regulations. 2. Eligibility & Registration S/No Category Clarification 1 12 and Under Recurve Born on or after 1 st Jan and Under Recurve Born on or after 1 st Jan and Under Recurve Born on or after 1 st Jan and Under Recurve 5 18 and Under Compound Born on or after 1 st Jan and Under Recurve 7 21 and Under Compound Born on or after 1 st Jan Masters Recurve Mix (35 years & Born on or before 31 st Dec 1982 above) 9 Masters Barebow Mix (35 years & Born on or before 31 st Dec 1982 above) 10 Masters Compound Mix (35 years & Born on or before 31 st Dec 1982 above) 11 Corporate Recurve Mix Archers from MNCs, SMEs, IHLs, Clubs & 12 Corporate Compound Mix Associations, Government Agencies, Unions. 2.1 The Minimum age to participate in this event is 10 years of age, as of 1 st Jan Entries will be accepted on a `first come first served basis. Due to time and space constrains, number of participating teams will be limited. 2.3 There must be at least two (2) Singaporeans/PRs in each team. 2.4 Entries in the youth categories (21, 18, 16, 14 and under categories) shall be in teams of three (3) archers of the same age category and gender. 2.5 Entries in the 12 and Under categories shall be in teams of three (3) archers regardless of gender. The age can be ranged from 10 to 12 years of age. 2.6 Entries in the Master categories shall be in the team of three (3) archers regardless of gender and shall be 35 years of age and/or above. 2.7 In the Master Barebow category, one-piece and take-down bows shall be allowed. A non-adjustable arrow rest shall be allowed. 2.8 Entries in the Corporate categories shall be in team of three (3) archers regardless of gender and age. 2.9 Entries in the Corporate categories shall have a minimum of two (2) staff of the entity Archers shall be allowed to participate in a maximum of two (2) categories in the events, if they fit the criteria of the categories. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 20

21 2.11 Para-athletes are free to participate alongside the other athletes within the same team, should they choose to Bow and equipment of any colour will be allowed in the competition Teams are recommended to be in similar tops, but is not compulsory to do so The registration fee for all the Team event shall be $10 per pax The registration fee of $5 for para athlete and senior citizen (55 years of age and above) is not applicable for Archery. 3. Event Venue & Schedule All matches will be held at the Kallang Cricket Field on 29 to 30 July Date Timing Competition Stage Sat, 29 Jul 0900 Group Stages Sun, 30 Jul 0900 Group Stages Sun, 30 Jul 1230 Match Play Stage Sun, 30 Jul 1430 Bronze Medal Matches Sun, 30 Jul 1600 Gold Medal Matches Note: all above may change once the entries are finalised. 4. Format of play 4.1 List of events Age Grp Sex Division Dist. Target Code 12 and Under Mixed Recurve 15m 122cm Face 12MR 14 and Under Boy Recurve 15m 80cm (10-14BR 14 and Under Girl Recurve 15m 80cm 6) (10-14GR 16 and Under Boy Recurve 18m 40cm 6) 16BR 16 and Under Girl Recurve 18m Single 40cm 16GR 18 and Under Boy Recurve 18m Single 40cm 18RB 18 and Under Girl Recurve 18m Single 40cm 18RG 18 and Under Boy Compound 18m 40cm Single Triple 18CB 18 and Under Girl Compound 18m 40cm Triple 18CG 21 and Under Boy Recurve 18m 40cm Triple 21RB 21 and Under Girl Recurve 18m 40cm Triple 21RG 21 and Under Boy Compound 18m 40cm Triple 21CB 21 and Under Girl Compound 18m 40cm Triple 21CG Masters (35+) Mixed Recurve 18m 40cm Triple MR Masters (35+) Mixed Barebow 18m 40cm MB Masters (35+) Mixed Compound 18m 40cm Single Triple MC Corporate Mixed Recurve 18m 40cm CR Corporate Mixed Compound 18m 40cm Single Triple CC Note: Any category with three (3) teams or less may be combined with the event of the other gender or the next higher age group. Any category with eight (8) teams or less, only one group will be formed and the all teams will enter elimination stage. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 21

22 4.2 Event Stages The competition will be conducted over a drawn Group Stage, followed by Match Play Stage Group Stage Entries will be drawn and grouped into groups of four (4) to five (5) teams (depending on the final entries received) for each event. Matches will be played in a group round robin format, all matches to be decided by scoring as described below in section 4.4. If there are three (3) groups or more, the top two (2) from each group will then progress into Match Play Stage. And the two (2) highest scoring third ranked team will also progress into the Match Play Stage. If there are two (2) groups or less, the top three (3) from each group will then progress into Match Play Stage. And the two (2) highest scoring fourth ranked team will also progress into the Match Play Stage. If there is only one (1) group, all teams will then progress into Match Play Stage. 4.3 Tie breakers The group final ranking (ladder standing position) shall be determined by the Match Points. However in the event of a tie, the following shall apply (in sequence) to determine the winner: i) Total score of all the matches. Higher scoring team shall be ranked higher. ii) iii) If standings are still tied, a simple toss of coin by the Chief Judge will determine the standings. In event of deciding if a team progress to the Match Play Stage, a shootoff will be carried out to determine the standings. 4.4 Scoring During each set, each archer in a team will shoot two (2) arrows, for a total of six (6) arrows per team. Each set shall be conducted in 120 seconds. 2 points will be awarded to the team who wins each set. 1 point will be awarded to the teams in event of a draw. 2 points will be awarded to the team who wins the match. Example: Team A vs Team B Match Points Team A wins the first set: 50 : 45 Team A(2) Team B(0) Team B wins the second set: 51 : 55 Team A(2) Team B(2) Team B wins the third set: 51 : 52 Team A(2) Team B(4) Team A wins the last set: 59 : 45 Team A(4) Team B(4) Tie on Match Points. 1 point will be awarded to each team. Final Match Points awarded for the match, Team A (5) Team B (5) During Match Play Stage, the above system will also be used to determine the winning team. In event of a tie, the total scores for the entire match will be used to determine the winning team. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 22

23 5. Walkovers A team shall concede a walkover under the following circumstances: - If the team have not registered 30 minutes prior a scheduled match. - If player(s) for the match do not report at their respective targets for the match 5 minutes before start of match. Teams, who are given a walk-over due to the above condition of the opponent team, shall be awarded ten (10) Match Points. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 23

24 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION - ATHLETICS Updated as at 12 May Rules 1.1 According to the Rules established by the latest rules and regulations of the Singapore Athletics Association 1.2 Governed by the GA!S 2017 General Rules and Regulations. 2. Eligibility & Registration S/No Category Clarification years old, calculate by birth year only. 1 Parent & 1 Child to be eligible for U8 Parent/Child Shuttle Relay Relay team allocation will be assigned by Zone in charge years old, calculate by birth year only 1 Parent & 1 Child to be eligible for U10 Parent/Child Shuttle Relay Relay team allocation will be assigned by Zone in charge years old, calculate by birth year only 1 Parent & 1 Child to be eligible for U12 Parent/Child Shuttle Relay Relay team allocation will be assigned by Zone in charge years old, calculate by birth year only U19 Athlete age 1 years old and below may compete in any event on this category except Shot Put years old, calculate by birth year only Athlete has to be employee of a corporate to Corporate be eligible for this category Open Age 20 years old and below may compete in any event on this category except Shot Put years old, years old, years old, years old, years old, years old and 65 years old and Masters above calculate by birth year only Corporate athlete that belongs to this age group is eligible to participate Corporate athlete points will be score for Overall Corporate Score 2.1 Foreigner located at Singapore with Employment pass, S pass and permanent resident is allowed to participate in this competition. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 24

25 3. Event Venue & Schedule All competitions will be held at the Home of Athletics on 29 & 30 July, 5 & 6 August Date Timing Competition Stage Sat, 29 Jul 8.30am to 8pm Home of Athletics Sun, 31 Jul 8.30am to 8pm Home of Athletics Sat, 5 Aug 8.30am to 8pm Home of Athletics Sun, 6 Aug 8.30am to 8pm Home of Athletics Note: all above may change once the entries are finalised 4. Format of play 4.1 The list of events per category as follow: U8 S/No Event 1 Youth Pentathlon (40m, Standing Long Jump, 40m Hurdles [6 ], Overhand Throw [1 bean bag], 400m) U10 S/No Event 1 Youth Pentathlon (50m, 5m Run Up Long Jump, 50m Hurdles [12 ], Overhand Throw [2 bean bags], 600m) 2 Parent/Child 8x30m Shuttle Relay U12 S/No Event 1 Youth Pentathlon (60m, 10m Run Up Long Jump, 60m Hurdles [12 ], Overhand Throw [3 bean bags], 800m) 2 Parent/Child 8x30m Shuttle Relay 3 10x80m Shuttle Relay Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 25

26 U19 S/No Event 1 4x100m 2 4x400m 3 100m 4 200m 5 400m 6 800m m m race walk 9 Shot Put 10 High jump 11 Long Jump 12 8x200m Mixed Relay *At least 2 female in the team Corporate Open S/No Event 1 4x100m 2 4x400m 3 100m 4 200m 5 400m 6 800m m m race walk 9 Shot Put 10 High jump 11 Long Jump 12 8x200m Mixed Relay *At least 2 female in the team 13 Mixed Sprint Medley (100m, 300m, 200m & 400m) *Team of 4, At least 1 female in the team Masters S/No 1 4x100m 2 100m 3 200m m m m race walk 7 Shot Put Event 5. Competition Format 5.1 Height Progression High Jump Men Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 26

27 Practice heights: 1.30m, 1.60m & 1.90m Competition heights: 1.30 progress 5cm until left with 3 athletes remaining, progress 3 cm until 2 athletes remaining and 2cm for 1 athlete remaining Women Practice heights: 1.20m, 1.50m & 1.80m Competition heights: 1.20 progress 5cm until left with 3 athletes remaining, progress 3 cm until 2 athletes remaining and 2cm for 1 athlete remaining 5.2 Technical Specification for Throws Age Group Men Shot Put Women Shot Put kg 4.0kg kg 3.0kg & Above 5.0kg 3.0kg 5.3 Events with less than three (3) confirmed entries will be cancelled, except for Masters category 6. Track Events Competitors shall take their (lanes) in the order indicated in the programme. 7. Field Events Competitors shall take their trials in the order printed in the programme, unless otherwise decided by the Referee 8. Walkover 8.1 All competitors shall report to the Call Room Judges 30 minutes before the Start of each event. 8.2 The athlete will not be allowed to compete if he/she reports to the Starter directly without first reporting to the Call Room Judges. 8.3 Should an athlete fail to report/show up on race day without any medical certificate, he/she will not be allowed to take part in subsequent events. 9. Disqualification 9.1 Individual or team may be disqualified in the event of either fielding ineligible participant or unruly conduct of participant. 9.2 The Organisers reserve the right to disqualify team/participant at their discretion and take further disciplinary action that could be in the form of a fine and/or term ban in Games. 10. Equipment and Attire 10.1 Starting blocks and implements will be provided. Personal throwing implements may be used, provided they are handed over to the Organisers Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 27

28 for verification one day earlier and shared by, other competitors, if they desire, during competition. Updated as at 12 May Reporting 11.1 No competitor will be accepted at the starting or competition area without first reporting to the Call Room Judges. All competitors, both field and track events, shall report to the Call Room before the commencement of their events as follows: TRACK EVENTS FIELD EVENTS REPORT TO CALL ROOM 30 minutes before the start of the event 45 minutes before the start of the event PROCEED TO STARTING AREA 10 minutes before the start of the event 30 minutes before the start of the event 11.2 For any event, each participant MUST bring along his/her valid Singapore pink identity card, valid passport, student pass with NRIC number or valid driving license for verification when necessary. Failing which he/she will not be allowed to compete in the competition or result will not be valid. 12. Games Jurisdiction 12.1 The Organisers reserve the right to interpret or amend the rules and regulations of the tournament at any time. Notifications of such changes will be posted on the games website. All participants are advised to visit the games website for any notices or updates to draws or fixtures Protests concerning the result or conduct of an event shall be made within 30 minutes of the official announcement of the result of that event In a track event, if an athlete makes an immediate oral protest against having been charged with a false start, a track Referee may, if he is in any doubt, allow the athlete to compete under protest in order to preserve the rights of all concerned In a Field event, if an athlete makes an immediate oral protest against having a trial judged as a failure, the Referee of the event may, at his discretion, order that the trial be measured and the result recorded, in order to preserve the rights of all concerned While reasonable precautions will be taken, the Organisers, their servants and agents will not be responsible or in any way liable for any death, disability, personal injury, loss of property or any other loss howsoever arising from any cause whatsoever at any time during the course of this tournament. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 28

29 13. Points Scoring, Prizes & Cash Prizes 13.1 Final Position Points Relay Points 1st nd rd th th 4 8 6th 3 6 7th 2 4 8th Medals will be given to the top three individual and team positions, Overall Corporate Champion Trophy will be given to the corporate obtain the most points for all categories Cash Prizes will also be given to the top three positions for all categories, provided there are 4 or more competitors in the event Cash Prizes for best performance athlete will be calculate by total number of points attain from all individual events for an athlete (e.g. 1 st position for 3 events will be 27 points in total) 13.5 In the event that two or more athletes gained the same number of points in the competition, the tie shall be decided in favor of the athlete with the greater number of first placing and if necessary, to subsequent placing until the tie is reduced In the event that two or more athletes gained the same number of points and same number of placing in the competition, prize money for two or all three positions will be shared and divide equally to two or more athletes. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 29

30 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION - BADMINTON Updated as at 12 May Rules 1.1 According to the Laws/Rules established by the latest rules and regulations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and as directed by the Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) ( & and 1.2 General rules of Get Active Singapore an SYOF for Youth categories. 2. Eligibility & Registration S/No Category 1 Youth (12 years and below) 1 Youth (14 years and below) 2 Youth (17 years and below 3 Masters Doubles Male & Female (45 years and above) 4 Masters Doubles Male & Female (50 years and above) 4 Corporate Team Event Clarification Born year 2005 and after Born year 2003 and after Born year 2000 and after Born year 1972 and after Born year 1967 and after MS, 1 st MD, WD, XD, 2 nd MD 3. Event Venue & Schedule All matches will be held at the Heartbeat@Bedok Sports Hall from 31 Jul to 8 August Date Timing Competition Stage Mon, 31 Juy 5pm to 11pm Prelim. Rounds Tue, 1 Aug 5pm to 11pm Prelim. Rounds Wed, 2 Aug 5pm to 11pm Prelim. Rounds Thu, 3 Aug 5pm to 11pm Prelim. Rounds Fri, 4 Aug 5pm to 11pm Prelim. Rounds Sat, 5 Aug 11am to 11pm Quarter-Finals Sun, 6 Aug 9am to 2pm Semi-Finals Mon, 7 Aug 5pm to 11pm Finals (Spare date for Tues, 8 Aug 5pm to 11pm finals) Note: all above may change once the entries are finalised Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 30

31 4. Events & Format of play 4.1 The list of events shall be as follows: S/No Event Remarks 1 Youth (Boys Single Under 12) Open to all eligible respective age group players. 2 Youth (Girls Single Under 12) 3 Youth (Boys Singles Under 14) 4 Youth (Girls Singles Under 14) 5 Youth (Boys Singles Under 17) 6 Youth (Girls Singles Under 17) 7 Men s & Women s Doubles Aged 45 yrs & above Masters (45 yrs and above) 8 Men s & Women s Doubles Aged 55 yrs & above Masters (55 yrs and above) 9 Corporate Mixed Team 2 x MD, 1 X MS, 1 X WD & 1 X XD Min 9 players max 12 players. Note: Any event/s, with less than 8 entries may be cancelled. 4.2 Mixed Team Registration & Format A team must register the following minimum number of players: S/N Event Minimum No. Registered Players 1 Corporate Mixed Team Maximum No. of Registered Players No players will play in more than one (1) match No replacements will be entertained after the team managers meeting. 4.3 The preliminary round for all categories will be played on a round robin group stage of 21 points scoring system. Top players / team from each group will advance to the next round of knock out stage. 4.4 The knock out stage will be played on best of 3 games on the 21 rally point system. This is subjected to the final entries. 4.5 FINALS & 3 rd / 4 th PLAYOFF The winners of Semi-Finals Round will enter the Finals Playoff to play for the Gold and Silver position of the competition. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 31

32 The losers of Semi-Finals Round will enter the Playoff for the Bronze medallists of the competition. Champion trophy will be awarded to the Gold medal winner of the Mixed Team Open event. 4.6 Team Managers Meeting will be held on Saturday, 22 July pm at 5. Walkover Any player/pair who fails to report to the umpire at the specified court, the match will be declared a walkover after a 3-minute grace period (time start once umpire on court) and all points will be awarded to the opponent. 6. Retirement Any player/pair who decides to retire due injury will have retain their points at point of retirement and concede all remaining points of the match to their opponents. For example, should a match be retired at 5-3 (5 being the score of the retiring entry), that would mean final score 5-21 (in a single 21 point game) or 5-21, 0-21 (in a best of 3 games if it is in the first game) 7. Withdrawal Any player/pair who withdraws from competition at any point will be removed from the competition and all scores shall be deemed null and void. 8. Disqualification 8.1 Player/s will be disqualified in the event of unruly conduct or cheating. 8.2 The Organiser reserve the right to disqualify player/s at its discretion and take further disciplinary action that could be in the form of a term ban in Singapore National Games. 8.3 Disqualification just prior to start of a tie will result in conceding walkover and walkover would mean conceding 0-21 points (in a single 21 point game) or 0-21, 0-21 (in a best of 3 games) 9. Equipment & Attire 9.1 The organiser shall decide the competition grade shuttlecocks to be used for this competition. 9.2 All team manager and players must be appropriately attired for the matches. Players shall wear non-marking shoes during the competition. 9.3 All double players from the same team are encouraged to be in uniformed attire for the single elimination stage onwards. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 32

33 10. Reporting 10.1 Players/Teams are advised to register their attendance at least 45 minutes prior to their scheduled match time. Scheduled matches can be called in to play up to 10 minutes earlier if the preceding matches end well ahead of schedule For Team events, the team line up must be submitted to no later than 30 minutes prior the scheduled match Participant(s) must bring along and produce either his/her valid Singapore pink or blue identity card or student pass with NRIC number. For corporate event, letter from company HR to validate employment of players must be produced at the registration table. Failing which, he/she will not be allowed to compete in the match Participant(s) who are non-singapore Citizens residing in Singapore must bring along and produce a valid Student Pass or Passport. All teams are allowed to register and play ONLY 30% of the team component. 11. Registration & Prizes Details will be updated onto the GA!S 2017 official website. 12 Competition Jurisdiction 12.1 The Organising Committee reserves the right to interpret or amend the rules and regulations of the competition at any time. Notifications of such changes will be posted on the GA!S 2017 official website. All participants are advised to visit the competition website frequently for any notices or changes to draws or schedules While reasonable precautions will be taken, the organisers, its servants and agents will not be responsible or in any way liable for any death, disability, personal injury, loss of property or any other loss howsoever arising from any cause whatsoever at any time during the course of this competition. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 33

34 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION - BASKETBALL Updated as at 12 May Rules 1.1 The tournament shall be administered in accordance with the GetActive! Singapore 2017 Rules and Regulations. 1.2 Governed by the GetActive! Singapore 2017 Rules and Regulations. 2. Competition Categories S/N Category Age Range Clarification Corporate Open Men s & Women s Men s & Women s Masters, 35 and above Men s & Women s Masters, 45 and above 4 Youth 18 Boys & Girls 5 Youth 16 Boys & Girls 6 Youth 14 Boys & Girls 7 Youth 12 Boys & Girls Open 35 yrs old and above 45 yrs old and above 17 yrs old to 18 yrs old 15 yrs old to 16 yrs old 13 yrs old to 14 yrs old 10 yrs old to 12 yrs old NA Born on year before 1982 Born on year before 1972 Born on year between 2000 and 1999 Born on year between 2002 and 2001 Born on year between 2004 and 2003 Born on year between 2007 and Event Venue & Schedule 3.1 Matches (all except Youth 14 Boys & Girls events) will be held at Clementi Sports Hall from 15 th July to 6 th August 2017 Day, Date Timing Competition Stage Sat & Sun, between 15 Jul 30 Jul 9am to 10pm Preliminary Mon to Fri, between 17 Jul 4 Aug 7pm to 10pm Preliminary Sat & Sun, Quarter / Semi-Finals / 9pm to 10pm 5 & 6 Aug Finals Note: The above may change once the entries are finalised 3.2 Youth 14 Boys & Girls matches will be held at Clementi Sports Hall from 29 th July to 13 th August 2017 Day, Date Timing Competition Stage Sat & Sun, between 29 Jul 6 Aug 9am to 10pm Preliminary Mon Fri, between 31 Jul 11 Aug 1pm to 6pm Preliminary Sat & Sun, Quarter / Semi-Finals / 9am to 10pm 12 & 13 Aug Finals Note: The above may change once the entries are finalised Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 34

35 4. Format of Play 4.1 The list of events shall be as follows: S/N Format Event 1 Corporate Men s Open 5v5 2 Corporate Women s Open 5v5 3 Men s Masters, 35 & above, 5v5 4 Women s Masters, 35 & above, 5v5 5 Men s Masters, 45 & above, 5v5 5v5 6 Women s Masters, 45 & above, 5v5 7 Youth 18 Boys 5v5 8 Youth 18 Girls 5v5 9 Youth 14 Boys 5v5 10 Youth 14 Girls 5v5 11 Youth 16 Boys 3X3 12 Youth 16 Girls 3X3 3X3 13 Youth 12 Boys 3X3 14 Youth 12 Girls 3X3 Note: Entries will be accepted on a `first come first served basis. 4.2 Any event/s, with less than 4 entries, may be cancelled. 4.3 The competition will be conducted in the following methods. Round Robin in Preliminary Round Knock-out in subsequent rounds 4.4 Only the registered team manager, assistant team manager, coach and players are permitted to sit on the bench during the match. 4.5 Referees will be appointed and provided by the BAS Technical Committee for all matches. 4.6 The presiding Technical Officer in consultation with the Tournament Official will act as the final on-site authority for interpretation of applicable tournament rules and regulations, and for all matters arising that require immediate resolution. 5. Prize and Medals 5.1 Medals will be awarded to the top three (3) winners (teams) of each events with at least four (4) teams. 5.2 Only medals will be awarded when entries are below four (4) teams. 5.3 If there are only three (3) teams for the event, minus 1 rule applies, ie only 1 st and 2 nd will be awarded with medal but no prize money. 5.4 If there are less than four (4) teams, they may choose one (1) of the following options: Option 1 Teams may withdraw and receive a full refund. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 35

36 Option 2 Teams may continue with the competition but will not be eligible for prize money. Medals will be awarded based on the minus 1 rule. Option 3 Teams may opt to join another category which they are eligible. 5.5 In team events, the Champion team will receive a trophy. 6. Registration Eligibility 6.1 All participants for 5v5/3X3 shall be Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) and foreigners residing in Singapore with the passes as stated in the General Rules & Regulations. 6.2 For all categories, team must consist of minimally 70% Singaporean citizens and/or Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs). 6.3 Corporate Events Each team must register minimally 70% of full time and/or contract staff of all private, public and non-profit organisations Maximum of two (2) foreigners are allowed in the field of play at any one time All team players to submit a staff ID upon registration Respective company to submit a duly sign and with company stamp endorsement form for each registered team upon registration. 6.4 Teams must register a minimum of nine (9) and up to a maximum of fifteen (15) players for 5v5 and a minimum of four (4) and up to five (5) players for 3X3. Categories No. of Players Number of Foreign Players Allowed 3X3 3 or 4 1 5v v5 10 to v5 14 to Participants is allowed to represent only one (1) registered team in the competition. 6.6 Team manager of each registered team to be at least twenty-one (21) years old and above. 7. Walkover 7.1 For all 5v5 and 3X3 events, a match will not start if either team consists of fewer than five (5) and three (3) players respectively. A team shall concede a walkover if they fail to register and be present at the scheduled time of play. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 36

37 8. Disqualification 8.1 Individual or team may be disqualified in the event of fielding ineligible participant(s) or unruly conduct of participant(s). 8.2 Team Managers shall be responsible for the conduct of all players and officials. 8.3 The Organiser reserves the right to disqualify team(s)/participant(s) at their discretion and take further disciplinary action that could be in the form of a fine and/or term ban in GetActive! Singapore Games forever. 9. Reporting 9.1 Participant(s) must bring along and produce either his/her valid Singapore pink or blue identity card, valid passport, student pass with NRIC number or driving license for verification at every match. For players participating in the Corporate Events, a valid staff pass needs to be produced for verification at every match. Failing which, he/she may not be allowed to compete in the match. 9.2 Participant(s) who are non-singapore Citizens residing in Singapore must bring along their valid passes (list of passes stated in General Rules & Regulations). 9.3 Participant(s) who are 16 years and below are to submit the Parent Consent Form to the referees before commencing their match. 9.4 Team managers, assistant team managers and coaches of the team shall undertake to submit their players identifications and team line-up sheet to the presiding Tournament Official fifteen (15) minutes before the scheduled time of play. 10. Equipment and Attire 10.1 Participating teams shall have two sets of jerseys, one dark and light (white) in colour. The first team listed in the fixtures shall wear the light-coloured jersey while the other team shall wear the dark-coloured jersey The jersey number shall be one-digit or two-digits from zero (0) to ninety-nine (99) For 3X3 matches, bibs will be provided for teams without appropriate jersey. For 5v5 matches, player s jersey number must remain with him for the duration of GetActive! Singapore Games 2017 and shall be consistent with the number that is being stated in the registration form The Organisers shall decide the tournament equipment (i.e. basketball, scoreboard) to be used for this tournament All Players, Team Managers, Assistant Team Managers and Coaches must be appropriately attired (team uniform and covered shoes) for the matches and victory ceremony. No slippers and sandals are allowed. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 37

38 11. Tournament Jurisdiction 11.1 The Organisers reserve the right to interpret or amend the rules and regulations of the tournament at any time. All participants are advised to visit the tournament website for any notices or updates to draws or fixtures In the event of any dispute arising over any participant, the match shall be played under protest and the Organisers shall determine the matter on receipt of the protest In the event of any questions or matters arising out of any point, which is not expressly provided for in any of the rules governing the competition, the decision of Organisers shall be final While reasonable precautions will be taken, the Organisers, their servants and agents will not be responsible or in any way liable for any death, disability, personal injury, loss of property or any other loss howsoever arising from any cause whatsoever at any time during the course of this tournament. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 38

39 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION - BOWLING 1. Rules 1.1 The tournament shall be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the World Tenpin Bowling Association ( and Singapore Bowling Federation ( 1.2 Places are limited: Registration are based on first come first serve basis. 2. Eligibility & Registration S/No Category Clarification 1 Youth Age 21 or below (born year 1996 and after) 2 Corporate Men s Single 3 Corporate Women s Single 4 Corporate Mixed Team 5 Master - Mixed Single Minimum Age of 12 years old (born year 2005 and after) Minimum Age of 12 years old (born year 2005 and after) Minimum Age of 12 years old, Please refer to para 4.2 for team composition. Age 35 & above (Born year 1982 and before) 3. Event Venue & Schedule All matches will be held at a venue to be confirmed and Event/Categories s date and time will be announced after registration closes. Date Timing Competition Stage 2 nd Aug pm to 11pm TBC 3 rd Aug pm to 11pm TBC 5 th Aug pm to 11pm TBC 7 th Aug 16 9am to 11pm TBC Note: all above may change once the entries are finalised 4. Format of play 4.1 The list of events shall be as follows: S/No Event 1 Corporate Mixed Team 2 Youth - Boys Under 21 Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 39

40 3 Youth - Girls Under 21 4 Corporate Women s Single 5 Corporate Men s Single 6 Master Mixed Single 4.2 Corporate Mixed Team Event This is a foursome event, 3 game series, open to all of all private, public and non-profit organisations, with minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 players to be registered to a team, with a minimum age of 12 years of age (born year 2005 and after). However in a team, there should have 1 (one) lady bowler. Team Composition of at least 70% must consist of full time and/or contract staff of the registered company/organisation. In addition, at least 50% of the full time and/or staff must be Singapore citizens or permanent residents, i.e minimum 2 Singapore citizens or permanent residents to be fielded during the event. Once the participating bowlers names has been submitted to the presiding Tournament Official, no change, alternation or addition will be allowed in the nominated line-up under any circumstances, including injuries or otherwise In the event of any violation to the rules, the first violator on the line-up will receive a blind score of 90 pins. 1. A team must consist of at least 4 bowlers, inclusive of 1 female bowler, with the team composition criteria. 2. Each bowler shall bowl 3 games 3. The oiling patterns for the tournament will be laid down by the Organiser. 4. All games will be bowled over a pair of lanes with each team alternating their assigned pair of lanes. 5. Projector score/automatic scoring device will be in operation. 6. Printed score sheets shall be maintained indicating the pin-fall on each ball so a frame by frame audit may be made. 7. After the score has been recorded, it cannot be changed unless there is an obvious error in scoring and calculation. Obvious errors must be corrected by a Tournament Official immediately upon discovery. Questionable errors shall be resolved by the Organisers. 4.3 Individual Event Youth Event will be segregated into Boys division and Girls division, total of 6 games series. This event is open to all boys and girls who are 21 years of age (born year 1996 and after) Current National Training Squad members, 5 pins will be deducted per game. All bowlers will be bowling on a scratch basis. Corporate event is open to all male and female bowlers regardless of age and average. All bowlers will be bowling on a scratch basis total of 6 games. Current National Training Squad members, 5 pins will be deducted per game. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 40

41 Men s open category will be competing among the men while the Women s open category will be competing among the women. Master event, is open to all male and female bowlers of age 35 and above. All bowlers will be bowling on a scratch basis total of 6 games. Both Men and Women will be competing under the same category. The following applies to all individual events. a) Each bowler shall bowl 6 games. b) Once the participating bowlers names has been submitted to the presiding Tournament Official, no change, alternation or addition will be allowed in the nominated line-up under any circumstances, including injuries or otherwise 4.4 Provision to Format of Play If a bowler is injured (or is unable to continue play for any reasons at any time during any game and is unable to continue, the score of that particular bowler in that game will be as at the frame stopped. The remaining game(s) if any will be awarded a blind score of 30 pinfalls. No substitution will be allowed and the team will have to bowl subsequent games with a blind score of 30 pinfalls for the bowler who is unable to continue play. 5. Walkover Teams/ Individual Category Participants shall concede a walkover if they fail to register and be present at the scheduled time of play. A team shall automatically concede to a Match Walkover if they fail to field a minimum team of 3 participants/bowlers, inclusive of at least 1 bowler of either gender, to compete during the tournament. 6. Slow Bowling Bowlers shall be ready to bowl when it is their turn and shall not delay the start of their approach or delivery, if a lane immediately adjacent to them on the left and right side is clear. If a bowler does not observe the above procedure, it may be construed as slow bowling. The SBF Tournament Official shall warn the bowler with a white card for the first offence (no penalty) and a yellow card for the second offence (no penalty). For the third offence and each succeeding offence thereafter in a block of games, the bowler shall be shown the red card and shall be given a zero pinfall for the frame. 7. Bowling on wrong lanes When the lead-off bowler bowls on the wrong lane and the error is discovered before another bowler has bowled, a dead ball is declared and the bowler will be required to re-bowl on the correct lane. When more than 1 bowler has bowled on the wrong lane, the game shall be completed without adjustments and the next game shall be started on the correctly scheduled lane. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 41

42 8. Tie-Breaker In the event of a tie at the end, the team/individual with the highest team/individual high game shall be the winner. If this still ends in a tie, the next highest team/individual high game will be counted and this will be repeated until the tie is broken. 9. Disqualification Teams/ Individual Category Participants may be disqualified in the event of submitting ineligible participant(s) or unruly conduct of participant(s). The Organisers reserve the right to disqualify team/participant at their discretion and take further disciplinary action that could be in the form of a fine and/or term ban by Singapore National Games. 10. Equipment & Attire Bowlers are required to be appropriately dressed for bowling. If a bowler is not appropriately dressed, he/she may not be permitted to bowl. Male bowlers must wear pants, jeans or slacks and are not allowed to wear sleeveless shirts and/or shorts/bermudas. Round neck shirts are acceptable. Female bowlers may wear skirts, shorts, pants, slacks or dress shorts. Jeans material pants and slacks are allowed for both genders. 11. Reporting Participant must produce his/her valid Singapore Pink or Blue Identity Card, valid Passport, Student Pass with NRIC number or driving license for verification at every match. Failure to do so will result in the participant being barred from taking part in the match. Participant(s) who are non-singapore Citizens residing in Singapore must produce one of the following valid passes: a) Student's Pass; b) Long Term Pass; c) Dependant's Pass; d) Work Permit; e) S Pass; or f) Employment Pass. Team manager, assistant team manager, coach or captain of the team shall undertake to submit their participants' identification and team line-up sheet to the presiding Tournament Official, 30 minutes before the scheduled time of play. Participants in ALL Individual events shall submit their identification to the presiding Tournament Official, at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time of play. 12. Competition Jurisdiction The Organisers reserve the right to interpret or amend the rules and regulations of the tournament at any time. Notifications of such changes will be posted on the tournament website. All participants are advised to visit the tournament website frequently for the latest notices or updates to draws or fixtures. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 42

43 In the event of any dispute matters arising over any participant(s) and or any team(s), the match will continue regardless. The Organisers will only determine on the matter upon receipt of the protest in writing, together with a prescribed protest fees of $50 for individual events and $100 for team events, submitted by the Team Manager within 24 hours after the match. While reasonable precautions will be taken, the Organisers will not be responsible for or be liable for any death, disability, personal injury, loss of property or any other losses during the course of this tournament. 13 Prize Money and Medals 13.1 Medals and Prize monies will be awarded to the top 3 winners of each events with at least 4 participants/teams In team events, the Champion team will receive a trophy Only Medals will be awarded when entries are below 4 participants/team If there are only 3 participants for the event, minus 1 rule applies, ie only 1 st & 2 nd will be awarded with medal but no prize money If there are less than 4 participants/teams, they may choose 1 of the following options: Option 1 Participants may withdraw and receive a full refund Option 2 Participants may continue with the competition but will not be eligible for prize money. Medals will be awarded based on the minus 1 rule. Option 3 Participants may opt to join another category which they are eligible Details of Prize Money will be published on official website on a later date. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 43

44 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION PARA BOWLING Updated as at 12 May Rules 1.1 The tournament shall be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the World Tenpin Bowling Association ( and Singapore Bowling Federation ( 1.3 Places are limited: Registration are based on first come first serve basis. 2. Eligibility & Registration S/No Category 1 Youth (for TPB Categories) Clarification Age 17 or below (born year 2000 and after) 2 Open Nil 3. Event Venue & Schedule All matches will be held at Singapore Bowling at Temasek Club Date Timing Competition Stage 4 th Aug 16 7pm to 11pm TPB Categories Note: all above may change once the entries are finalised 4. Format of play (Abled Bowlers) Classification Events (Single only) TPB 1 TPB 2 TPB 3 TPB 4 IBSA - B1 (No light perception in both eye and inability to recognize the shape of a hand at any distance or in any direction) IBSA - B2 (From ability to recognize the shape of a hand up to a visual acuity of 2/60 and/or visual field of less than 5 degrees) IBSA - B3 (From visual acuity of above 2/60 up to visual acuity of 6/60 and/or a visual field of more than 5 degrees and less than 20 degrees) INAS (intellectual impairment) TPB4 -Girls U17 TPB4 -Boys U17 TPB4 -Women Open Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 44

45 TPB4 -Men Open TPB 7 TPB 8 TPB 9 TPB 10 Cerebral Palsy Standing (physical impairment) Wheelchair bowlers (physical impairment) Standing bowlers with lower limb disability Standing bowlers with upper limb disability TPB 11 Short stature (maximum height not greater than 145 centimeters / 4 feet 9 inches) TPB 12 Hearing impairment 4.1 Provision to Format of Play If a bowler is injured (or is unable to continue play for any reasons at any time during any game and is unable to continue, the score of that particular bowler in that game will be as at the frame stopped. The remaining game(s) if any will be awarded a blind score of 30 pinfalls. No substitution will be allowed and the team will have to bowl subsequent games with a blind score of 30 pinfalls for the bowler who is unable to continue play. 4.2 Rules & Regulation for TPB Categories Competition rules and regulations for para tenpin bowling follows in accordance to that of WTBA rules (similar rules to that of the able-bodied). With addition to classification rules of IBSA, INAS & CPISRA. 4.3 Individual Event Youth Event will be segregated into Boys division and Girls division, total of 3 games series. This event is open to all boys and girls who are 17 years of age and below (born year 1999 and after). Current National Development Team / National Team members, 5 pins will be deducted per game. All bowlers will be bowling on a scratch basis. Open event is open to all male and female bowlers regardless of age and average, mixed event. All bowlers will be bowling on a scratch basis total of 3 games. Current National Development Team / National Team members, 5 pins will be deducted per game. The following applies to all individual events. a) Each bowler shall bowl 3 games. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 45

46 b) Once the participating bowlers names has been submitted to the presiding Tournament Official, no change, alternation or addition will be allowed in the nominated line-up under any circumstances, including injuries or otherwise 4.4 Additional Rules for Classification B1 Bowlers may use their own guide rail for competition or guide rail provider by the organiser. The personal guide rail should not be longer than 15 feet and should not have any structures that may damage/deface/scratch the surface on the approach of the lanes. All bowlers are required to wear their own eye mask/goggles, and is subjected to inspection. 4.5 Additional Rules to Bowlers on wheelchair Electric/Motor wheelchairs are not allowed in the competition. Only two (2) bowling balls (maximum 16lbs each) are allowed to be placed in the storage section in the wheelchair to provide stability. Wheelchair should have non-marking wheels, which will not deface the approach. 4.6 Submission of Documentation for Classification For B1, B2 & B3, submission of medical diagnostic form is required (Annex A). For other sport classes, participants will be required to submit their relevant doctor s memo or medical report that states about their disability/condition. 5. Walkover Individual Category Participants shall concede a walkover if they fail to register and be present at the scheduled time of play. 6. Slow Bowling Bowlers shall be ready to bowl when it is their turn and shall not delay the start of their approach or delivery, if a lane immediately adjacent to them on the left and right side is clear. If a bowler does not observe the above procedure, it may be construed as slow bowling. The SBF Tournament Official shall warn the bowler with a white card for the first offence (no penalty) and a yellow card for the second offence (no penalty). For the third offence and each succeeding offence thereafter in a block of games, the bowler shall be shown the red card and shall be given a zero pinfall for the frame. 8. Bowling on wrong lanes When the lead-off bowler bowls on the wrong lane and the error is discovered before another bowler has bowled, a dead ball is declared and the bowler will be required to re-bowl on the correct lane. When more than 1 bowler has bowled on the wrong lane, Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 46

47 the game shall be completed without adjustments and the next game shall be started on the correctly scheduled lane. 8. Tie-Breaker In the event of a tie at the end, the team/individual with the highest team/individual high game shall be the winner. If this still ends in a tie, the next highest team/individual high game will be counted and this will be repeated until the tie is broken. 9. Disqualification Teams/ Individual Category Participants may be disqualified in the event of submitting ineligible participant(s) or unruly conduct of participant(s). The Organisers reserve the right to disqualify team/participant at their discretion and take further disciplinary action that could be in the form of a fine and/or term ban. 10. Equipment & Attire Bowlers are required to be appropriately dressed for bowling. If a bowler is not appropriately dressed, he/she may not be permitted to bowl. Male bowlers must wear pants, jeans or slacks and are not allowed to wear sleeveless shirts and/or shorts/bermudas. Round neck shirts are acceptable. Female bowlers may wear skirts, shorts, pants, slacks or dress shorts. Jeans material pants and slacks are allowed for both genders. 11. Reporting Participant must produce his/her valid Singapore Pink or Blue Identity Card, valid Passport, Student Pass with NRIC number or driving license for verification at every match. Failure to do so will result in the participant being barred from taking part in the match. Participant(s) who are non-singapore Citizens residing in Singapore must produce one of the following valid passes: a) Student's Pass; b) Long Term Pass; c) Dependant's Pass; d) Work Permit; e) S Pass; or f) Employment Pass. Team manager, assistant team manager, coach or captain of the team shall undertake to submit their participants' identification and team line-up sheet to the presiding Tournament Official, 30 minutes before the scheduled time of play. Participants in ALL Individual events shall submit their identification to the presiding Tournament Official, at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time of play. 12. Competition Jurisdiction The Organisers reserve the right to interpret or amend the rules and regulations of the tournament at any time. Notifications of such changes will be posted on the tournament website. All participants are advised to visit the tournament website frequently for the latest notices or updates to draws or fixtures. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 47

48 In the event of any dispute matters arising over any participant(s) and or any team(s), the match will continue regardless. The Organisers will only determine on the matter upon receipt of the protest in writing, together with a prescribed protest fees of $100, submitted by the Team Manager within 24 hours after the match. While reasonable precautions will be taken, the Organisers will not be responsible for or be liable for any death, disability, personal injury, loss of property or any other losses during the course of this tournament. 13 Prize Money and Medals 13.1 Medals and Prize monies will be awarded to the top 3 winners of each events with at least 4 participants/teams In team events, the Champion team will receive a trophy Only Medals will be awarded when entries are below 4 participants/team If there are only 3 participants for the event, minus 1 rule applies, ie only 1 st & 2 nd will be awarded with medal but no prize money If there are less than 4 participants/teams, they may choose 1 of the following options: Option 1 Participants may withdraw and receive a full refund Option 2 Participants may continue with the competition but will not be eligible for prize money. Medals will be awarded based on the minus 1 rule. Option 3 Participants may opt to join another category which they are eligible Details of Prize Money will be published on official website on a later date. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 48

49 CYCLING R&R (TBC) Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 49

50 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION DRAGONBOAT Table of Content (TOC) 1 RACING DAYS RACING CATEGORY & CLASS RACE VENUE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD) DRAGON BOATS AND PADDLES STEERSPERSON TEAM MANAGER AND TEAM MANAGEMENT RACING CATEGORY PART B: 2KM RING RACE FORMAT MEDALS & PRIZE MONEY REGISTRATION REFUND ENQUIRE CONTACT Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 50

51 1 RACING DAYS 1.1 Day 1 (Saturday 5 th August 2017) a. DB12 GA!S 200m Youth Open b. DB12 GA!S 200m Youth Girls c. DB12 GA!S 200m Masters Open d. DB12 GA!S 200m Masters Women 1.2 Day 2 (Sunday 6 th August 2017) a. AM Session (9am to 12pm): - DB12 GA!S 200m Corporate Open - DB12 GA!S 200m Corporate Women b. PM Session (2pm to 6pm): - DB22 GA!S 2km Ring Race Open - DB22 GA!S 2km Ring Race Women 2 RACING CATEGORY & CLASS 2.1 DB12 GA!S 200m GA!S Youth Open a. There are no restrictions on crew gender mix. b. All crew, excluding the steersperson, must be Under-21 years old as of 1 st August 2017 c. Minimum racing age is 12 years old as of 1 st August 2017 and must be able to fit into an ISO or equivalent standard PFD d. There must be minimum six(6) Singapore citizens or permanent residents in the crew e. Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges and Tertiary Institutions are welcome to participate in this racing category and class 2.2 DB12 GA!S 200m Youth Girls a. All crew, except for the steersperson, must be female. b. All crew, excluding the steersperson, must be Under-21 years old as of 1 st August 2017 c. Minimum racing age is 12 years old, as of 1 st August 2017 and must be able to fit into an ISO or equivalent standard PFD d. There must be minimum six(6) Singapore citizens or permanent residents in the crew e. Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges and Tertiary Institutions are welcome to participate in this racing category and class f. A Male Steersperson is permitted to steer in the Youth Girls racing class. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 51

52 2.3 DB12 GA!S 200m Masters Open a. There are no restrictions on crew gender mix. b. All crew, excluding the steersperson, must be 40 years old and above as of 1 st August 2017 c. There must be minimum six(6) Singapore citizens or permanent residents in the crew 2.4 DB12 GA!S 200m Masters Women a. All crew, except for the steersperson, must be female. b. All crew, excluding the drummer and steersperson, must be 40 years old and above as of 1 st August 2017 c. There must be minimum six(6) Singapore citizens or permanent residents in the crew d. A male steersperson is permitted to steer in the Masters Women racing class 2.5 DB12 GA!S 200m Corporate Open a. There are no restrictions on crew gender mix. b. All crew, excluding the steersperson, must be a salaried employee of the company, corporation, partnership, statutory board and/or government institution (see Annex A for list of approved government institution) c. There must be minimum six(6) Singapore citizens or permanent residents in the crew 2.6 DB12 GA!S 200m Corporate Women a. All crew, except for the steersperson, must be female. b. All crew, excluding the steersperson, must be a salaried employee of the company, corporation, partnership, statutory board and/or government institution (see Annex A for list of approved government institution) c. There must be minimum six(6) Singapore citizens or permanent residents in the crew 2.7 DB22 GA!S 2km Ring Race Open a. There are no restrictions on crew gender mix. b. Minimum racing age is 12 years old as of 1 st August 2017 and must be able to fit into an ISO or equivalent standard PFD c. There must be minimum ten(10) Singapore citizens or permanent residents in the crew Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 52

53 d. All dragon boat clubs, school or learning institutions, government ministries and agencies, companies, corporations and partnerships are welcomed to participate in this racing category and class e. SDBA Affiliate Teams are permitted to combined their crew to form a composite team in order to participate in this racing category and class 2.8 DB22 GA!S 2km Ring Race Women a. All crew, except for the steersperson, must be female. b. Minimum racing age is 12 years old as of 1 st August 2017 and must be able to fit into an ISO or equivalent standard PFD c. There must be minimum ten(10) Singapore citizens or permanent residents in the crew d. All dragon boat clubs, school or learning institutions, government ministries and agencies, companies, corporations and partnerships are welcomed to participate in this racing category and class e. SDBA Affiliate Teams are permitted to combined their crew to form a composite team in order to participate in this racing category and class 3 CREW & TEAM COMPOSITION 3.1 Eligibility This race is open to all SDBA affiliates as well as non-affiliates. 3.2 DB12 Crew Composition a. Teams may register maximum of fourteen(14) people (10 paddlers, 1 drummer, 1 steersperson, 2 reserves). b. Minimum eight(8) paddlers is permitted to race in the DB12 dragon boat, excluding one(1) drummer and one(1) steersperson. 3.3 DB22 Crew Composition a. Teams may register maximum of twenty-six(26) people (20 paddlers, 1 drummer, 1 steersperson, 4 reserves). b. Minimum sixteen(16) paddlers is permitted to race in the DB22 dragon boat, excluding one(1) drummer and one(1) steersperson. 4 RACE VENUE 4.1 Racing Distance a. 200m for all DB12 racing class b. 2km for all DB22 racing class Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 53

54 m Race Course a. The 200m Race Course shall be in Kallang Basin b. The race shall be in a straight line, in clearly marked race course km Race Course a. The Race Course shall be in Kallang Basin b. The race shall be in a an anti-clockwise direction, always turning left. c. It shall be of a circulatory nature (also known as ring ), having two(2) straight sections and two(2) turns in one circuit of the Course. d. The length of the straight sections shall be 500m. e. Each straight section shall be marked down its length by a line of buoys, a maximum of 100m apart. f. Each Turn shall be marked with buoys, to indicate the curve of the turn. 5 PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD) 5.1 The use of ISO Standard and/or Equivalent (i.e. USCG, EU, EN standard, etc.) PFDs is compulsory in Singapore. 5.2 All participating teams a. Teams are advised to use their own set of PFDs. b. If Teams require the loan of PFDs, they are to alert the Singapore Dragon Boat Association for prior arrangement. c. A crew member that is not wearing an ISO standard and/or equivalent (i.e. USCG, EU, EN standards, etc.) PFD, will be disqualified for participating in the race. 6 DRAGON BOATS AND PADDLES 6.1 Dragon Boats Seagull-brand IDBF 1222 Specification and IDBF 912 Specification dragon boats will be used in The Event. Please visit for details. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 54

55 Seagull IDBF 1222 DB22-crew Standard Boat Age : 10 years old Length : 12.49m Width : 1.17m Weight : 250kg Seagull IDBF 912 DB12-crew Small Boat Age : 8 years old Length : 9.00m Width : 1.16m Weight : 150kg 6.2 Paddles Only the IDBF Spec 202a paddles will be permitted for The Event:- 7 STEERSPERSON The steersperson must be a SDBA Qualified Helmsman, with EITHER of the following certification:- - SDBA Basic Helm OR - SDBA Recreational Trainer OR - NCAP Level 1/2/3 Coach in Dragon Boat 8 TEAM MANAGER AND TEAM MANAGEMENT 8.1 A Team Manager is compulsory for all Teams. 8.2 The Team Manager and the Coach CAN BE A COMPETING ATHLETE (paddler, drummer, steersperson or reserve) making up the full DB22 twentysix (26) racing crew. However, a Team Representative MUST BE available at The Organizer s request at all times. 8.3 It is incumbent on the Team Managers to know and understand the Entry Rules, IDBF Rules of Racing & Competition Regulations and Disciplinary Code. 8.4 Team Managers are required to understand and comply fully with the Conditions and Eligibility described for each respective racing category set in this Entry Rules. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 55

56 8.5 Only the Team Manager may approach or seek appointment with the Race Officials. Likewise, the Race Officials will only deal with the Team Managers. 9 RACING CATEGORY The Organizers reserve exclusive rights to amend the criterion and conditions set, including the possibility of cancellation of a particular race category, to better organize and manage the event. PART B: 2KM RING RACE FORMAT 10.1 The Start Procedure a. The Start Procedure shall utilize a Chase Start format. b. The intervals in between teams starting shall be between 10 seconds to 15 seconds. c. Timing for each participating team shall be started once that particular team started their race Six(6) Team Racing Format a. There are six(6) dragon boats allocated to each Start Wave (hereafter known as Wave), per racing category. That meant at any one time, only six(6) dragon boats will be racing. b. All six(6) teams shall race in one(1) Wave c. The Team that clocked the fastest time shall win. d. Medals and prize money will be awarded to the top three teams More than Six(6) Teams Racing Format a. There are six(6) dragon boats allocated to each Start Wave (hereafter known as Wave), per racing category. That meant at any one time, only six(6) dragon boats will be racing. b. If there are more than six(6) participating teams per racing category, teams will then be balloted into two(2) Waves, and so forth. c. Wave 1 will race first, followed by Wave 2, etc. at 15 minutes to 30 minutes after. d. The time returned from all Waves will then be ranked accordingly. e. The Team that clocked the fastest time shall win. f. Medals and prize money will be awarded to the top three teams Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 56

57 10.4 In the event of a Tied-Finish a. In the event of a Tie, a joint placing will take place. Updated as at 12 May 2017 b. Medals will be split between the teams and given out during Prize Presentation ceremony. The top-up of the medals will be given at a later date. c. The Prize Money quantum will, however, remain and amount will be split between the teams At the Start a. Teams will be balloted (to be done in the Team Manager s Meeting) to determine:- - allocation into Waves, if necessary - the Order of Start, i.e. which teams to go first, second, etc. b. For each Wave, there shall only be six(6) dragon boats allocated. That meant at any one time, only six(6) dragon boats will be racing. c. Teams will arrange themselves in their Order of Start behind the Start Line d. The Starter will call the Teams to come forward to the Start Line individually by Team Name and/or Boat Number. e. Teams must not cross the Start Line. Otherwise, time penalty will be imposed. f. Teams will be started individually with the standard start command: - Are You Ready - Attention - Air-horn 10.6 Line of Racing a. The Line of Racing for crews racing down a straight section of the Course, is deemed to be at a point which gives at least six (6) metres of clear water, from the buoys marking the left of the Racing Lane Diagra m a b. Crews must steer a straight course down the Line of Racing, during the whole of the race Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 57

58 c. Crews may stay close to the race course buoys provided: - the race course buoys are always on the boat s port (left) side - clear water of two(2) meters, measured from the tip of the paddles to the race course buoys, are maintained Diagram 11.2b/c - This Rule differs from IDBF Rules of Racing R10.3.1:- It is incumbent on the Steersperson, to maintain a distance of at least six (6) meters of clear water, measured from the tip of the crew s paddles to the race course buoys on the boat s left (port) side. This is to permit crews who may be overtaking on the port side to have as much space as possible, in which to overtake d. Racing shall take place in an anti-clockwise direction. Crews are not permitted to race on the inside of the buoys marking the left hand edge of the Racing Lane, except when overtaking after completing a Turn Diagram 11.2d 10.7 Overtaking a. Overtaking will be carried out to the starboard (right) side of the boat being overtaken, unless there is space on the port (left) side. Diagram 11.3a - This Rule differs from IDBF Rules of Racing R10.4:- Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 58

59 Overtaking will be carried out to the port (left) side of the boat being overtaken except when the width of the Racing Lane allows crews to overtake in clear water to the right of the boat. b. An overtaking attempt is deemed underway once the dragon head of the Overtaking Boat (OB) is in line with the Steersperson of the Boat being Overtaken (BO) Diagram 11.3b c. Boat being Overtaken (BO) must give clear water to the Overtaking Boat (OB) by maintaining speed and not accelerate while the overtaking is underway. d. Boat being Overtaken (BO) must not alter course, make sudden rudder alterations and/or perform any turns while the overtaking is under way. e. Both the Overtaking Boat (OB) and Boat being Overtaken (BO) must maintain clear water of minimum two(2) metres, measured from the tip of their paddle blades, between each other No Overtaking Zone a. There is a designated No Overtaking Zone which starts at 50m before every turn. b. The start of the No Overtaking Zone is marked by a buoy, which may be different in size and color than the rest of the race course buoys. c. The No Overtaking Zone shall extend from the start of the zone at 50m before the turn until the end of the turn on the other side of the Line of Racing. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 59

60 Diagram 11.4a/b/c 10.9 Right-of-Way in the Turns a. A boat should at all times maintain the racing line throughout a turn and must ensure that there is clear water between paddles, which is defined as a distance of two(2) metres between paddle blades. b. A crew will not be disqualified for touching a Turn Buoy, or for having slightly less than two(2) metres of clear water between the buoy and paddles. c. A crew that turns inside a Turn Buoy shall be given a Time Penalty of up to 5 seconds, per offence. d. A crew that consistently turns inside more than two turn buoys may be disqualified or incur maximum time penalty of thirty(30) seconds. Diagram 11.5 e. Steering Wide in Turns Where a Lead Boat(LB) makes an excessively wide entry or exit in the turn, the Following Boat(FB), that has not obtained an overlap, may attempt to pass through on the left if there is sufficient space on the inside to maintain clear water between the boats. f. During this maneuver, and throughout the turn, the Lead Boat(LB) does not relinquish right of way to the Following Boat(FB) and the FB will not assume right of way over the leading boat. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 60

61 g. The Following Boat(FB) must respect and provide necessary right of way and clear water to the Lead Boat at all times throughout the turn. h. Coming out of the turn, the Following Boat(FB) may attempt to overtake the Lead Boat(LB) on either side of the LB. i. In this case, any contact or interference with the Lead Boat(LB) shall result in a time penalty to the FB of up to twenty(20) seconds. Diagram 11.5e Overtaking Boat (OB) Rights in the Turns a. The Overtaking Boat (OB) gains right of the inside racing line when it has established an overlap with the Boat being Overtaken (BO) at the 50m No Overtaking Zone marker buoy. b. The Overlap is defined as the steering arm of the Overtaking Boat (OB) is level with the dragon head of the Boat being Overtaken (BO). Diagram 11.6b Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 61

62 c. Overlap Achieved! The Boat being Overtaken (BO) must give room for the Overtaking Boat (OB) to maintain its racing line (even to the extent to hold water), throughout the turn. Diagram 11.6c d. Overlap Not Achieved! A boat that has not obtained an overlap may choose to overtake on the right of the preceding boat, but must enable the boat being overtaken to maintain its racing line and maintain clear water between the two boats. Diagra m 11.6d e. Although more incumbent on the Boat being Overtaken (BO), both them and the Overtaking Boat (BO) must ensure that there is still clear water between them both, at minimum two(2) metres gap between their paddle blades. f. Crews not complying with this rule will receive an automatic Time Penalty of twenty (20) seconds Right of Way a. In the opinion of the Chief Official any racing maneuver by an overtaking crew or a lack of clear water between boats has endangered the safety of another crew, or materially affected the result of the race, the offending crew shall be disqualified. b. A crew s race time that has been adversely affected by the actions of another crew, that is, when a Course Umpire has confirmed that time has been lost through an obstruction or impediment of the crew concerned, a Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 62

63 Time Deduction Bonus, of up to 20 seconds, may be awarded, by the Chief Official Impending / Collisions a. A boat being overtaken must not steer in a manner that is likely to cause a collision with another boat. The boat overtaking must not Steer in a manner that is likely to cause a collision. b. If during the course of the race a boat impedes or collides with another boat the Chief Official shall apportion blame and/or issue a disqualification when crew safety is compromised. c. If the Chief Official decides that a boat has impeded the forward motion of another boat, or that the crew in the impeded boat had, by necessity, to stop paddling; then a Time Penalty of up to thirty (30) seconds may be awarded to the impeding crew. A Time Bonus may also be awarded to the impeded boat as allowed for under R When a collision between boats occurs 11 PROTESTS AND APPEALS 11.1 Protests In the event of a crew wishing to make a protest following a race, concerning the conduct of another crew, the Team Manager must lodge the protest with the Chief Official. Such a protest must be addressed to the Competition Committee and made within ten (10) minutes after the race. A protest against a race result must be made no later than ten (10) minutes after the result is officially posted Appeals This acknowledgement is the start of the period in which the Team Manager may appeal to the Jury, against the decision of the Competition Committee. An appeal against a protest result must be made no later than ten (10) minutes after the protest result is officially posted Protest / Appeal Fees All protests / appeals shall be made in writing and shall be accompanied by a fee of Singapore Dollars $ MEDALS & PRIZE MONEY 12.1 Below 3 Teams to Race If there are only 3 teams for the category, using the minus 1 rule, only Gold and Silver will be awarded but there will be No Prize Money Four(4) Teams to Race If there are at least 4 teams participating in the category, Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals and Prize Money will be awarded to the top 3 teams. The Champion team will also receive a trophy Prize Money Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 63

64 Details of the Prize Money are as follows: No Event 1st 2nd 3rd Total 1 DB12 GA!S 200m Youth Open 2 DB12 GA!S 200m Youth Girls 3 DB12 GA!S 200m Masters Open 4 DB12 GA!S 200m Masters Women 5 DB12 GA!S 200m Corporate Open 6 DB12 GA!S 200m Corporate Women 7 DB22 GA!S 2km Ring Race Open 8 DB22 GA!S 2km Ring Race Women 13 REGISTRATION 13.1 Timeline a. Registration would be opened on 15-May b. The closing date will be Friday 23 June Process a. Teams can register via the on-line registration system at :- b. Teams may also register via the manual system by ing the Registration Form (see filename: GA!S Registration Form) to sharon.ng@sdba.org.sg / race@sdba.org.sg Note that teams using the Manual System will be required to make the necessary payment for registration only at SportSG sport centres payment counters, i.e Toa Payoh Sports & Recreation Centre 13.3 Registration Fees a. Fees for all DB12 racing categories shall be $80 per crew, including GST b. Fees for all DB22 racing categories shall be at $160 per crew, including GST 14. REFUND 14.1 Below 3 Teams to Race In the event that there are only 3 teams or lesser registered for the category, no prize money will be given. Teams may opt for the following: a. Withdraw and get a full refund; Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 64

65 b. Join another category which they are eligible. 15. ENQUIRE CONTACT For administrative and technical matters please contact:- Ms Sharon Ng at / < END > Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 65

66 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION FLOORBALL 1 Rules - The competition shall be conducted in accordance with the existing laws of the game as approved by the International Floorball Federation (IFF) and adopted by the Singapore Floorball Association (SFA) - Governed by the GetActive! Singapore General Rules and Regulations 2 Date and Venue - The competition will be held from 29 July to 6 August The competition venues are Our Tampines Hub Sports Hall, Delta Sports Hall and Yio Chu Kang Sports Hall - Team Managers Meeting will be held on the 16 July Location TBC. 3 Categories 1) Corporate Mixed 3v3 2) Corporate Mixed 5v5 3) U13 Boy s and Girl s 5v5 (Born year 2005 and after) 4) U18 Boy s and Girl s 5v5 (Born year 2000 and after) 5) U23 Boy s and Girl s 5v5 (Born year 1994 and after) 4 Competition Format - The competition will feature a round robin group stage with the winners of each group proceeding to the knockout rounds. - Grouping of teams for the preliminary round shall be based a random team draw conducted before the start of the competition 5 Prizes - Medals and Prizes will be awarded to the top three (3) Teams in each category - Cash prizes are only eligible for categories with more than four (4) teams. 6 Registration and Eligibility of Players - Registration Fees are as follows: a) Corporate Mixed 3v3 - $30/team b) All 5v5 Categories - $80/team a) 3V3 Competition - Each team shall comprise a maximum of five (5) players (3 Players & 2 Reserves). - For all mixed teams, there must be at least 1 male player and 1 female player playing on court at any one time. - Maximum of one (1) non-singaporean/permanent Resident are allowed in the field of play at any one time. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 66

67 b) 5V5 Competition - Each team may register a minimum of 8 players and a maximum of 16 players, inclusive of Goalkeepers. The team coach or manager shall submit the finalised name list of the 16 players (or less) before the start of their respective first match. - Maximum of two (2) foreigners are allowed in the field of play at any one time. - A player can represent only ONE team PER category. A player is allowed to play in more than one category in the Tournament, as long as the other eligibility rules are being observed. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to schedule concurrent games for any player. - Only players whose names are registered in the Team line-ups are allowed to play in the match. Changes to the team line-up will not be accepted once it has been submitted to the Organizing Committee prior to the Tournament. - Eligibility of players shall be strictly observed throughout the Tournament. Teams found guilty of fielding unregistered or wrong age group players will be disqualified from the Tournament immediately. - Entry is open to all Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents - Non-residents are allowed to participate but should not exceed 30% of the total number of registered players per team - Teams must be represented by a team manager from the team concerned during the course of a match 7 Competition Rules - The competition shall be conducted in accordance with the existing laws of the game as approved by the International Floorball Federation (IFF) and adopted by the Singapore Floorball Association (SFA) - The tournament will be played in a group stage followed by knockout rounds format - Playing time (3v3): (a) Group Stage - The game shall consist of 2 periods of 4 minutes with a 1-minute interval between each period. (b) Playoffs/Finals - The game shall consist of 2 periods of 5 minutes with a 1-minute interval between each period - Playing time (5v5): (c) Group Stage - The game shall consist of 2 periods of 15 minutes with a 5-minute interval between each period. (d) Playoffs/Finals - The game shall consist of 3 periods of 20 minutes with a 5-minute interval between each period - Points The tournament shall be played in a round robin league system during the group phase with the points system as follow: 0 point : Awarded to losing team 1 point : Awarded to teams involved in a draw 3 points : Awarded to winner of the match - The ranking within a group shall be decided in the following order: (a) The total number of points (b) If two or more teams have the same number of points, the positions will be established by the following sequence: (i) The winner of the matches between the teams concerned Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 67

68 (ii) (iii) Goal Difference (i.e of all matches played between the teams) Goals Scored (i.e of all matches played between the teams) - The winners of each group will enter the playoffs. - The winners of the playoffs will then meet in the final to determine the Champion and the Runner-up, while the losers from the semi-finals will compete for the 3 rd and 4 th placing. - During the knockout stages, if teams play to a draw at the end of regulation time, 2 minutes of sudden death will be played for 3v3 competition and 5 minutes of sudden death extra time will be played for 5v5. Penalty shots will be taken by both teams if teams are unable to score after extra time. Shots will be taken in alternative sequence. If the scores are tied after 3 penalty shots, the sudden death rule shall apply. - In case of postponement due to unforeseen circumstances, ALL of the following conditions must be met before the remaining time of the match is played at a later time: (i) Scores of both teams: both teams must either be in a draw situation OR with ONE (1) goal difference in scores. (ii) Time remaining of the match: there must be at least 30 seconds or more in the LAST period of the match when the match is interrupted. (iii) The remaining time of the match will start with a face off. Any team which refuses to play the remaining time of the game under the above circumstances will be deemed to have forfeited the game. The opposing team will be awarded a walkover and the score line of 5-0 will be awarded to the opposing team. - Walkover (i) (ii) (iii) Teams shall concede a walkover if they fail to turn up at the scheduled time of play. The opposing team will be awarded a walkover and the score line of 5-0 will be awarded to the opposing team. If an ineligible player was found to be fielded, the matches he/she participated in will be considered as a loss and the score line of 5-0 will be awarded to the opposing team - Players Attendance (i) 3v3 Competition - A maximum of 5 players are allowed to be fielded at any one time. A minimum of 3 players are required for the game to start. If the number of players fall below the required minimum, a walk over shall be declared by the Referee. (ii) 5V5 Competition - A maximum number of 16 players are allowed to be fielded for each match. A minimum number of at least 5 outfield players and 1 goalkeeper are required for the match to start. If the number of players falls below this required minimum, the team concerned shall be taken as conceding a walkover - Sending offs: (i) If a player has been issued a match penalty 2 and/or 3 he shall take no further part in the match and will be suspended from the following match in the tournament. A disciplinary committee will be convened in the quickest time possible to decide on any further action against the player. - Equipment Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 68

69 8 Starting Time Updated as at 12 May 2017 a. Goalkeeper: All goalkeepers shall be dressed in proper Floorball Goalkeeper trousers and wear a facemask approved by the IFF and marked accordingly. The goalkeeper s jersey number should be printed clearly on the goalkeeper s top. b. Jerseys: All jerseys shall be numbered clearly on the back. The jerseys may carry any number between 1 and 99 inclusive but 1 is not allowed for field players c. Team Captain Armlet: The team captain shall wear an armlet on the left arm. The armlet must be clearly visible. Tape is not allowed as an armlet. d. Stick: The stick shall be approved by the IFF and marked accordingly. Note: Inspection of equipment may take place before and during the match. Incorrect equipment discovered before the match shall be corrected by the player concerned, after which he may start the match. All incorrect equipment discovered during the match shall lead to the prescribed penalty determined by the referee. The match timings will be as follows: - Please refer to GA!S 2017 Floorball Fixtures document which will be sent after confirmation of teams - Teams are required to report to the tournament venue 20 mins before the start of their respective match 9 First Aid and Medical Coverage - Teams shall be responsible for their basic first aid and medical issues. Medics will be on site if further medical attention is required. 10 Protest - In the event of any dispute arising over any player(s) and or any team, the match shall be played under protest, and the Organiser shall determine the matter on receipt of the protest in writing, together with the prescribed protest fees. - Protests must be made in writing together with the protest fee of S$100 and lodged with the Organiser on the spot during the match. In the event of the protest being dismissed, the fee will be forfeited. - The decision arising from any protest shall be final and there shall be no appeal. 11 PRIZE PRESENTATION - The prize presentation ceremony will be held immediately after the completion of the final match. Team managers are to ensure that their teams are present to collect the prizes. 12 Others - The organising committee reserves the right to decide on any issues raised that are not stated in the general rules and regulations. All decisions made by the organising committee are final - The organising committee has the right to alter the scheduled time and dates of the tournament if necessary. Participating teams will be informed of the changes through notifications on the GA!S 2017 website and Team Managers. All decisions made by the organizing committee are final Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 69

70 1. Rules GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION FOOTBALL Updated as at 12 May The competition for the Youth category shall be conducted in accordance with the 5-a-side Football rules and regulations. 1.2 The competition for the Masters and Corporate categories shall be conducted in accordance with the 7-a-side Football rules and regulations. 1.3 The Youth category will be governed by the GetActive! Singapore 2017 and Singapore Youth Olympic Festival 2017 Competitions general rules and regulations. 1.4 The Masters and Corporate categories will be governed by the GetActive! Singapore 2017 Competitions general rules and regulations. 2. Categories & Eligibility S/N Category Sub-Category Eligibility 1 Youth U-18 Born year 1999 and after (Boys) U-16 Born year 2001 and after U-14 Born year 2003 and after U-12 Born year 2005 and after U-10 Born year 2007 and after U-8 Born year 2009 and after U-18 Born year 1999 and after U-16 Born year 2001 and after 2 Youth (Girls) 3 Masters 45 years old and above Born in 1972 and before 4 Corporate Open Corporate staff 70%* Non-corporate staff 30% *At least 50% of the Corporate staff must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore PR For all categories, the team composition must consist of minimally 70% Singapore Citizens or Singapore PRs and 30% Foreigners. 3. Event Venue & Schedule Youth Category 3.1 The competition for the Youth category will be held at Serangoon Stadium from 29 July and 30 July. Date Timing Venue Competition Stage 29 Jul am 9pm Serangoon Stadium Round Robin, Knockout Round and Finals 30 Jul am 9pm Round Robin, Knockout Round and Finals Masters Category Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 70

71 3.2 The competition for the Masters category will be held at Jalan Besar Stadium from 31 July to 6 Aug (Tentative). Date Timing Venue Competition Stage 31 Jul pm 10pm Jalan Besar Stadium Round Robin 1 Aug pm 10pm Round Robin 2 Aug pm 10pm Round Robin 3 Aug pm 10pm Round Robin 4 Aug pm 10pm Round Robin 5 Aug am 9pm Knockout Round/Q-Finals 6 Aug am 9pm S-Finals & Finals Corporate Category 3.3 The competition for the Corporate category will be held at Jurong East from 31 July to 6 Aug (Tentative). Date Timing Venue Competition Stage 31 Jul pm 10pm Jurong East Stadium Round Robin 1 Aug pm 10pm Round Robin 2 Aug pm 10pm Round Robin 3 Aug pm 10pm Round Robin 4 Aug pm 10pm Round Robin 5 Aug am 9pm Knockout Round/Q-Finals 6 Aug am 9pm S-Finals & Finals 4. Competition Format 4.1 The teams participating in the Youth, Masters and Corporate competitions shall be divided into groups of four (4) teams each (Number of groups are currently tentative depending on number of registered teams. A draw will be conducted for the purpose of determining the placement of the Teams in the groups. It will be conducted during the Team Managers Meeting (Schedule to be confirmed Tentatively on Sat, 15 th July 2017). a) All matches in a group are played under the league system whereby each team will play once against each of the other teams in its group (single round-robin). b) Three (3) points will be awarded for a win, one (1) point for a draw, and zero (0) point for a loss. c) The ranking of teams in each group shall be determined as follows: (i) Greater number of points obtained in all group matches. (ii) Greater goal difference in all the group matches. (iii) (iv) Greater number of goals scored in all the group matches. If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above criterion, their place shall be determined as follows: a) Greater number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned. b) Goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned. c) Greater number of goals scored in the group matches between the teams concerned. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 71

72 d) Fewer number of points according to the number of yellow and red cards received in the group matches (Yellow Card = 1 point. Red Card as a consequence of two yellow cards = 3 points. Direct Red Card = 3 points. Yellow Card followed by a direct Red Card = 4 points). e) Drawing of lots d) The winners and runner-up team of each group will qualify for the Knockout Stage of the competition. 5. Knockout Stage Knockout Round, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals & Final 5.1 The Knockout Round, Quarter-Finals and semi-finals will be played on a single leg knockout basis. The winners of the semi-finals will advance to the final, while the losers will play for 3 rd placing. Medals will be awarded to 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd placing. 5.2 The winner of the match shall be the team that scores the greater number of goals in regulation time for each respective category. 5.3 In the event the scores are tied after end of regulation time, the winner shall be determined by penalty kicks. Sudden death penalty kicks will commence when both teams are still tied after each team has taken 3 penalty kicks. 6. Registration of Teams Youth Category 6.1 Teams are allowed to register a minimum of six (6) players and a maximum of ten (10) players. 6.2 Teams are to register one (1) Team Official or Team Manager who will handle player registrations prior to a match. Masters Category 6.3 Teams are allowed to register a minimum of eight (8) players and a maximum of twelve (12) players. 6.4 Teams are to register one (1) Team Official or Team Manager who will handle player registrations prior to a match. Corporate Category 6.5 Teams are allowed to register a minimum of eight (8) players and a maximum of twelve (12) players. 6.6 Teams are to register one (1) Team Official or Team Manager who will handle player registrations prior to a match. 7. Player Verification 7.1 All players are required to bring along their NRIC or Student Pass for verification by the competition official. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 72

73 8. Player Start List & Substitution Youth Category 8.1 Fifteen (15) minutes before the commencement of the match, the teams must submit their Player Start List form consisting of five (5) starting players and a maximum of five (5) substitutes to the Match Commissioner or Technical Assistant. 8.2 The Captain must be identified in the Team Sheet. 8.3 After the match has kicked off, each team is allowed an unlimited amount of rolling substitutions. Masters Category 8.4 Fifteen (15) minutes before the commencement of the match, the teams must submit their Player Start List form consisting of seven (7) starting players and a maximum of five (5) substitutes to the Match Commissioner or Technical Assistant. 8.4 The Captain must be identified in the Team Sheet. 8.5 After the match has kicked off, each team is allowed an unlimited amount of rolling substitutions. Corporate Category 8.6 Fifteen (15) minutes before the commencement of the match, the teams must submit their Player Start List form consisting of seven (7) starting players and a maximum of five (5) substitutes to the Match Commissioner or Technical Assistant. 8.7 The Captain must be identified in the Team Sheet. 8.8 After the match has kicked off, each team is allowed an unlimited amount of rolling substitutions. 9. Technical Regulations Youth Category 9.1 All matches shall be played in accordance with the 5-a-side Football Rules and Regulations. 9.2 Each match shall last Ten (10) minutes, comprising of one (1) half of ten (10) minutes. 9.3 There will be no time-outs provided to teams during any match. 9.4 All matches shall be played on an outdoor field/venue. Masters Category 9.5 All matches shall be played in accordance with the 7-a-side Football Rules and Regulations. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 73

74 9.6 Each match shall last Fifteen (15) minutes, comprising of one (1) half of fifteen (15) minutes. 9.7 There will be no time-outs provided to teams during any match. 9.8 All matches shall be played on an outdoor field/venue. Corporate Category 9.9 All matches shall be played in accordance with the 7-a-side Football Rules and Regulations Each match shall last Fifteen (15) minutes, comprising of one (1) half of fifteen (15) minutes There will be no time-outs provided to teams during any match All matches shall be played on an outdoor field/venue. 10. Match Official 10.1 All matches shall be officiated by FAS registered or sanctioned referees. The referee s decision on the field is FINAL. No appeal against the referee s decision shall be allowed and entertained Awards and Prizes 11.1 Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams of the Youth, Masters and Corporate categories and/or sub-categories respectively. 12. Protest 12.1 Any protest made by a team shall be put in writing to the Get Active! Singapore 2017 Steering Committee after the match, so that the Steering Committee will decide on the protest. Administration fee will be imposed and is not refundable. 13. Disclaimer 13.1 Sport Singapore reserves the right to cancel, postpone or change the venue, date and/or time of the Football competition for all categories at its discretion due to inclement weather, facility problem or any other situation deemed as appropriate Sport Singapore and their partners and/or agents will not be held responsible for any claims arising out of any death or injury, damage or loss, suffered or caused while attending this competition, and this includes all costs and expenses incurred as a result of such claims. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 74

75 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION ULTIMATE FRISBEE 1. Rules 1.1. WFDF 2017 Rules (Subjected to changes by organisers) Governed by the GetActive! Singapore 2017 General Rules and Regulations. 2. Eligibility & Registration S/No Category Age Range Clarification 1 Youth 13yrs old to 21yrs old Born in or between Corporate 13yrs old and above Born in 2004 and before Min. 70% from same organisation payroll 3 Masters 35yrs old and above 3. Event Venue & Schedule 3.1 End Palawan Beach, Sentosa Min. 70% Singaporeans or PRs (Max. 30% foreigners) Born in 1982 and before Date Timing Tournament Stage Category Category Sat, 29 Jul 8am- 7pm Round Robin Group Stage Youth Beach Ultimate 5 v 5 Corporate Beach Ultimate 5 v 5 Masters Disc Golf (Individual) Sun, 30 Jul 8am- 7pm Knock-out & Placement Games Youth Beach Ultimate 5 v 5 Corporate Beach Ultimate 5 v 5 Masters Disc Golf (Individual) 3.2 Kallang Field Date Timing Tournament Stage Category Category Sat, 5 8am- Round Robin Group Stage Youth Field Ultimate 5 v 5 Aug 7pm Corporate Field Ultimate 5 v 5 Sun, 6 Aug 8am- 7pm Knock-out & Placement Games Youth Field Ultimate 5 v 5 Corporate Field Ultimate 5 v 5 4. Format of Play 4.1. The tournament will be conducted in the following sequence: Round Robin Group Stage Knock-out & Placement Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 75

76 4.2. Tournament Director will have the final say in any change of format of play or rules, should there be any wet weather plans or any form of disruption All teams are to have 2 sets of jerseys: Coloured & White Tops. Team uniforms are highly recommended. 5. Medals 5.1. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 winners (teams) of each event. 6. Registration Eligibility 6.1. All participants shall be Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) and Foreigners residing in Singapore with the passes as stated in the General Rules & Regulations Teams must register a minimum of 8 players and a maximum of 10 players. 7. Walkover 7.1. A team shall concede a walkover if they fail to register or put a minimum of 4 players on the line A 7-0 result will be awarded to the other team should a walkover happens. 8. Disqualification 8.1. Individual or team may be disqualified in the event of fielding ineligible participant(s) or unruly conduct of participant(s) The Organisers reserve the right to disqualify team(s)/participant(s) at their discretion and take further disciplinary action that could be in the form of a fine and/or term ban. 9. Reporting 9.1. Participant(s) must bring along and produce either his/her valid Singapore pink or blue identity card, valid passport, student pass with NRIC number or driving license for verification at the start of the day. Failing which, he/she may not be allowed to compete in any match Participant(s) who are non-singapore Citizens residing in Singapore must bring along their valid passes (list of passes stated in General Rules & Regulations) Captains or coaches of the team shall undertake to submit their players identifications to the Command Post for registration at least 30 minutes before the start of the tournament. 10. Equipment and Attire Participating teams shall have two sets of jerseys, one dark and light (white) in colour. All captains are to toss for jersey colours, 15 minutes before the game starts The jersey number shall be one-digit or two-digits from 0 to The Organisers shall decide the tournament equipment (i.e. disc) to be used for this tournament. 11. Tournament Jurisdiction The Organisers reserve the right to interpret or amend the rules and regulations of the tournament at any time. All participants are advised to visit the tournament website for any notices or updates to draws or fixtures In the event of any dispute arising over any participant, the match shall be played under protest and the Organisers shall determine the matter on receipt of the protest While reasonable precautions will be taken, the Organisers, their servants and agents will not be responsible or in any way liable for any death, disability, personal injury, loss of property or any other loss howsoever arising from any cause whatsoever at any time during the course of this tournament. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 76

77 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION - HOCKEY 5 s 1. Rules 1.1 According to the Laws/Rules established by the latest rules and regulations as directed by the Singapore Hockey Federation (SHF) and 1.2 Governed by the GA!S 2017 General Rules and Regulations. 2. Eligibility & Registration (Indoor) S/No Category Clarification 1 12 & Under (Boys & Born between 2005 and 2007 Girls) 2 16 & Under (Boys & born between 2001 to 2004 Girls) 3 21 & Under (Boys & Born between 1996 to 2000 Girls) 4 35 & above Masters born on/before 1982 (Men and Women) 5 Corporate (Mixed) For staff of registered organisations; accounting for 70% of the players per team 3. Event Venue & Schedule All matches will be held primarily at Delta Sports Complex Hockey Field; with matches held at MOE-CCAB Hockey Field, at the organisers discretion. Notice will be given to the participants, should there be a change in the competition venue. Date Timing Competition Stage Sat, 29 Jul 8am to 7pm Group Stage 1 Sun, 30 Jul 8am to 7pm Group Stage 1 Mon 31 Jul 3pm-10pm Group Stage 1 Tue 01 Aug 3pm-10pm Group Stage 1 Wed 02 Aug 3pm-10pm Group Stage 1 Thu 03 Aug 3pm-10pm Group Stage 2 Fri 04 Aug 3pm-10pm Group Stage 2 Sat 05 Aug 8am-10pm QF / Semi s Sun 06 Aug 8am-10pm Finals Mon 07 Aug Tue 08 Aug Wed 09 Aug Note: all above may change once the entries are finalised Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 77

78 4. Format of play 4.1 The list of events shall be as follows; under a Hockey 5 s Game Format: S/No Event 1 12 & Under Boys 2 12 & Under Girls 3 16 & Under Boys 4 16 & Under Girls 5 21 & Under Boys 6 21 & Under Girls 7 35 & Above Masters Men 8 35 & Above Masters Women 9 Corporate Mixed Note: Entries will be accepted on a `first come first served basis. Any event/s, with less than 5 entries, may be cancelled. 4.2 Team Composition and Eligibility. Each Team shall consist of min. 7 players and max. 9 players. There will be 5 players competing on the pitch at any one time (including a goalkeeper). Each team shall only allow 3 player(s) who are not a Singaporean or Permanent Resident of Singapore. For the Corporate category, each team shall only allow 3 player(s) who are not employee(s) of the participating organisation. In the even that there are insufficient entries in any particular category, then teams from that category will be entered in the next appropriate category and those two categories shall be merged. 4.3 Eligibility of players for the Men's Premier Competition A. Carded Athletes - Inclusion of National, SHF NHL 1, NHL 2 and other SHF divisions Athletes There is currently no restrictions on National Athletes and/or players in the SHF s NHL 1, NH 2 and other SHF divisions; for the corporate category, except they must be an employee OR within the three (3) players allowed to play for the participating organisation. The carding list of these athletes in the Men's and Women s teams will be obtained for records purposes. B. Players playing in more than 1 category Players are only allowed to play in one category 5. Competition 5.1 The Competition will follow a modified Hockey 5-a-side Format (the Hockey 5 s ). Unless modified by these Rules, the FIH Rules of Hockey and Hockey 5 s will apply. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 78

79 6. Format /Timing and Scoring 6.1 Timing and Scoring Display System Time is to A countdown timer, pre-programmed or easily programmable is to be used. Be stopped when a Shoot Out is given. 6.2 Format The competition shall be conducted in 2 progressive rounds: Preliminary Round - Entries will be drawn and grouped into groups of 4 to 6 (depending on the final entries received) for each event - Matches will be played in a group round robin format and will be competed in a time of 30 minutes and will be played in 4 fast paced quarters of 5 minutes in the following order; o 1 min break at the end of Q1; o o 3 min break at half time; 1 min break at the end of Q3 o This time and format can be adjusted based on the number of entries - Top Two teams in each group will progress to Round 2. - The final league table standings within the group will be determined as per details shown later in the rules. Round 2, Semi Finals and Finals - Top 2 teams from each group will then be drawn into a second round group. Depending on the number of entries, two groups may be formed. The top two in each group will then play the semi-finals and the winners will play the finals. - If only one group can be formed in the second round because of the number of entries, semi-finals will be played between 1vs4 and 2vs3 in the groups during the Preliminary Round. - Matches will again last 30 minutes in Round 2 and for 1 hour in the semifinals and the finals; which will be played in 4 fast paced quarters of 10 minutes in the following order;. o 2 min break at the end of Q1; o o 5 min break at half time; 2 min break at the end of Q3 o This time and format can be adjusted based on the number of entries Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 79

80 7. Get me started - Games to be started with a bully on the umpires starting whistle in every quarter. - The Home Team or the first named team in the fixture list will choose which side of the pitch they want to start from. - The Home Team or the first named team in the fixture list will also change jerseys or socks in case there is a clash. Organisers will provide bibs to differentiate jerseys and tape to differentiate the socks. - Each time a goal is scored teams return to their starting positions; the team conceding the goal-starts the game from the centre spot. - The player taking the centre pass is permitted to play the ball in any direction. - The direction of play is reversed at the start of every quarter. 8. Simple Rules for Hockey 5 s While most Rules of Hockey and Hockey5s will apply here, umpires will exercise discretion to keep the game simple. - Feet...If the ball comes into contact with your feet and its not deliberate keep on playing. If you deliberately kick the ball or stop the ball with your feet that player gets a 2 minute suspension and the free hit is awarded to the other team. - Tackles...When making tackles ensure that you make contact with the ball and not the opponents stick. Making contact with the opponents stick is a stick check and therefore a foul. If you create a stick check, then the ball is turned over to the other team. - FlatSide... While there are two sides to a hockey stick, hockey can only be played with the flat side of the stick. - Safety... For safety players must not lift their stick above knee height when moving with the ball, passing or shooting. - 3D... Small lifts will be considered "skills" and will be allowed. The ball can be lifted off the surface but not above knee height. - Side Boards...Players will be allowed to play off the side boards. However, if the ball goes over the back line non-deliberately, it will be a restart for the defending team. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 80

81 - What happens when a rule is broken? The ball is awarded to the opposing team where the player on the ball can either choose to pass the ball to a teammate or play the ball themselves which is known as a self pass. - Hitting...Strictly no hitting in any form will be allowed in the Hockey 5 s. Only pushing. - Penalties...There will be no green cards in Hockey 5 s. Yellow card will result in a 2 minute suspension and a red card will result in a suspension from the tournament. - Scoring...A team can score from anywhere on the pitch. However the ball must sound the back board or side board. - Fouls in the Half...There will be no Penalty Corners. Non Deliberate Fouls For non-deliberate fouls beyond the 10m line, the free push has to be taken where the foul had occurred. For non-deliberate fouls within the 10m line, free push has to be taken outside the 10 m line. Deliberate Fouls Any deliberate fouls by a defender in his own half will result in an instant shootout for which the time must be stopped. For deliberate fouls, the player must also be carded. 9. How to take a Shoot Out? - All players not involved in the shootout must be in the opposite quarter. - Taking a shoot-out: (a) the goalkeeper/defending player starts on or behind the goalline between the goal posts; (b) the ball is placed on the halfway marking opposite the centre of the goal; (c) an attacker stands outside the halfway line near the ball; - The umpire blows the whistle to signal the start of the shoot-out; the attacker and the goalkeeper/defending player may then move in any direction; (e) the shoot-out is completed when: (i) 7 seconds has elapsed since the starting signal; (ii) a goal is scored; (iii) the attacker commits an offence; (iv) the goalkeeper/defending player commits an unintentional offence, in which case the shoot-out is re-taken by the same player against the same goalkeeper/defending player; (v) the goalkeeper/defending player commits an intentional offence inside or outside the circle, in which case a penalty stroke is awarded and taken; (vi) the ball goes out of play over the back-line or side-line; this includes the goalkeeper/defending player intentionally playing the ball over the back-line. - If a penalty stroke is awarded during a shootout, it is taken by the player involved in the shootout. 10. Restarts - Sideline... If you or a member of your team cause the ball to go over the side-boards Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 81

82 then the ball turns over to the opposition. It is vice versa if the opposition does the same. Taking a sideline ball is easy ;simply place the ball near the board roughly where it went out and then either move it yourself (self-pass) or pass it to a teammate. The ball must however be stopped before moving it from the sideline. All opponents must be 3 meters away when defending any fouls. - Baseline...If the ball goes over the baseline it is awarded to the defending team. Taking a baseline hit is easy; simply place the ball roughly two meters onto the pitch on the line where it went off and then either move it yourself (self-pass)or pass it to a teammate. All other rules not mentioned in this document will follow the current FIH Hockey5's. 11. Walkover and Timing - A team shall concede to a walkover if they fail to register and be present at the scheduled time of play with at least 3 players. - Due to the expected tight schedule of games, the match will strictly follow the countdown timer. Time will start for each quarter regardless of the team being present on the pitch. The onus will be on the teams to ensure they get onto the field of play before the countdown ends. - A no show walkover will result in a 5-0 win or the highest score this team has lost by to the opposition. Walkover scores will only be printed after the last group games in the Preliminary Round and Round What determines the final standings? 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for a loss. If at the end of a Tournament, or any part of a Tournament played in a league format; (A) Two (2) or more teams have the same number of points for any place in the ranking, the said teams shall be ranked according to their respective number of matches won; (B ) in the event two (2) or more teams have an identical number of points and matches won, then the said teams shall be ranked by reference to their relative superiority in goal difference between goals scored and goals conceded; (C) in the event two (2) or more teams have an identical number of points, matches won and goal difference, then the said teams shall be ranked by reference to their relative superiority in the number of goals scored; (D) Should there still remain equality between the teams then the results of the matches played between them will determine the ranking of the teams; (E)unless the Competitions Manager/Co-ordinator determines otherwise, in the event two (2) or more teams have an identical number of points, matches won, goals scored and goal difference and equality in terms of the matches played Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 82

83 between them, the ranking shall be settled by a penalty shoot-out competition between the said teams. Here the penalty Shoot-out Rules will apply. (F) At the conclusion of the said penalty shoot-out competition, a ranking shall be established on the basis that 3 points shall be awarded to the winning teams of a penalty shoot-out competition; (G) if, where there are more than two (2) teams participating in the said penalty shoot-out competition, the said teams (after competing in a penalty shoot-out competition against each other) shall have an equal number of points, the ranking shall be determined by applying Rule (A) (B) (C ) and (D) (mutatis mutandis) ; (H) if, by the application of the said Rule 14.2 (A) (B) and (C ), two (2) or more teams remain equally ranked, the procedure set out in Rule 14.2 (E) (F) and (G) shall be repeated (mutatis mutandis), until a ranking is achieved. 13. PENALTY SHOOT-OUT COMPETITION Three (3) persons and [if the said three (3) persons do not include a goalkeeper] one (1) goalkeeper from each of the two (2) teams, chosen from the Listed Players shall participate in a penalty shoot-out competition. The said three (3) Listed Players shall take a penalty shoot-out against the goalkeeper of the opposing team in alternate sequence. The names of the said three (3) persons and [if the said three (3) persons do not include a goalkeeper] and one (1) goalkeeper shall be communicated to the umpires of the match prior to the commencement of the penalty shoot-out competition. The said three (3) persons shall take the penalty shoot-out in the sequence in which their names are communicated to the umpires. The goalkeeper playing in the penalty shoot-out competition shall not be replaced in the course of the said penalty shoot-out competition unless he is, to the satisfaction of the umpires of the said match, incapacitated and unable to perform the role of a goalkeeper. If during a penalty shoot-out competition a player is suspended, then that person shall take no further part in the said penalty shoot-out competition. If during a penalty shoot- out competition a goalkeeper is suspended, that goalkeeper may be substituted, but by another player in the team, who must wear protective headgear when defending a shoot-out. The person replacing the said goalkeeper may be the nominated player for the shootout and; unless he has already taken a shoot-out, he may continue to take a shoot-out. The umpires of the match shall choose the goalpost to be used for the penalty shoot-out competition, and they shall toss a coin in the presence of the captains of the team to decide which team shall take the first shoot-out. The team having the Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 83

84 highest number of goals shall be the winner and the said competition shall cease once a winner has been established. In the event both teams score an equal number of goals, another series of penalty shoot- outs shall be taken with the same persons who were nominated in the penalty shoot-out competition. Such person(s) may be replaced only if the umpires of the match are satisfied that the said person(s) is/are incapacitated and is/are unable to participate any further in this series of penalty strokes. This series shall be played on a "sudden death" basis, i.e. the winner shall be the first team to score more goals after an equal number of shoot-outs (no minimum) have been taken by each team. The Team shall be entitled to alter the sequence of their shoot-out takers from the sequence adopted earlier. The team which took the first penalty shoot-out in the First Competition shall not take the first penalty shoot-out of the "sudden death" series. Only the nominated players for the shootout and the goalkeeper (if different from the players of the shootout) may enter the pitch during the competition. Only the shoot-out taker, goalkeeper (defending the stroke) and umpires of the match shall be entitled to remain within half area of the pitch where the shootout is taken. The rest of the players have to remain in the opposite D. Team Members not nominated will remain on the team bench. No one who has been shown a red card during a match shall be eligible to participate in a penalty shootout competition held at the conclusion of the said match. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 84

85 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION PETENQUE 1. Rules 1.1 According to the Laws/ Rules established by the latest rules and regulations of the Fédération Internationale de Pétanque et Jeu Provençal (FIPJP) and as directed by Sports Boules Singapore (SBS). 1.2 Governed by the GA!S 2017 General Rules and Regulations. 2. Eligibility & Registration S/No Category Clarification 1 Masters Age 35 and above (Born in or before 1982) 2 Doubles No Gender Restriction, please refer to para for team composition 3 Mixed Doubles Please refer to para for team composition. 3. Event Venue & Schedule All matches will be held at the Petanque Court, Jurong East Sports Centre. Date Timing Competition Stage 29 th July 17 8am to 6pm Men Singles & Women Singles 30 th July 17 8am to 6pm Doubles 6 th Aug 17 8am to 6pm Mixed Doubles Note: all above may change once the entries are finalised 4. Format of play 4.1 The list of events shall be as follows: S/No Event 1 Men Singles 2 Women Singles 3 Doubles 4 Mixed Doubles 4.2 Competition Format Singles Stage 1 Entries will be drawn and grouped into groups of 3 to 4 (depending on the final entries received) for each event. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 85

86 Stage 2 Updated as at 12 May 2017 Depending on the final entries received, matches will be played in either round robin or double knockout format, All matches to be decided by either 9 points or 11 points for each event. Top 2 from each group will then progress into Stage 2. Top 2 from each group will then be drawn into a single elimination format to determine the winners. All matches to be decided by 9 points Doubles Doubles can consist of either 2 males, 2 females or 1 male and 1 female per team. There will be no gender restriction for Doubles. Mixed Doubles consist of 1 male and 1 female per team. Stage 1 Stage 2 Entries will be drawn and grouped into groups of 3 to 4 (depending on the final entries received) for each event. Matches will be played in double knockout format, all matches to be decided by either 9 points or 6 end for each event. Top 2 from each group will then progress into Stage 2 Top 2 from each group will then be drawn into a single elimination format to determine the winners. All matches to be decided by either 9 points or 6 end for each event The group final ranking (ladder standing position) shall be determined by the number of matches/ ties won. However in the event of a tie, the following shall apply (in sequence) to determine the winner: i) Match score win/ loss ratio ii) Games win/ loss ratio iii) iv) 5. Prize Money and Medals Points win/ loss ratio If standings are still tied after the first 3 tabulation, the tie ranking will play 1 more end 5.1 Medals and Prize monies will be awarded to the top 3 winners of each events with at least 4 participants/ teams. 5.2 Only Medals will be awarded when entries are below 4 participants/ team. 5.3 If there are only 3 participants for the event, minus 1 rule applies, i.e. only 1st & 2nd will be awarded with medal but no prize money. If there are less than 4 participants/ teams, they may choose 1 of the following options: Option 1 Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 86

87 Participants may withdraw and receive a full refund Option 2 Participants may continue with the competition but will not be eligible for prize money. Medals will be awarded based on the minus 1 rule. Option 3 Participants may opt to join another category which they are eligible. 5.4 Joined 3rd Placing: Prize money to be awarded but divided by 2 shared-winners. 5.5 Details of Prize Money will be published on SNG 2017 official website on a later date. 6. Walkover Participant(s) shall concede a walkover if they fail to be present on court within 10 minutes when the match is called to play. 7. Supplementary Rules 7.1 The boules are conformed to the following criteria: 1) To be made of metal. 2) To have a diameter between 7.05cm (minimum) and 8cm (maximum). 3) To have a weight of between 650 grams (minimum) and 800 grams (maximum). The trademark of the manufacturer and the weight must be engraved on the boules and must always be legible. However, the player's name and forename (or initials) may be engraved on them, as well as various logos, initials and acronyms, conforming to the manufacturer s specification. Players who fail to conform shall be disqualified. 7.2 The Prize Presentation Ceremony shall be held soon after the finals of the events. All prize winners MUST be present personally at the ceremony in neat attire (no singlet, slippers and sandals) in order to receive the prize. Failing which, the Organizing Committee reserves the right not to award the medal and trophy. 7.3 Registration will close on 23 June Team Managers Briefing and Draw will be on 15 July Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 87

88 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION PICKLEBALL Updated as at 12 May Rules 1.1 According to the Laws/Rules established by the latest rules and regulations of the Singapore Pickleball Association (SPA) 1.2 Governed by the GetActive! Singapore 2017 General Rules and Regulations. 2. Eligibility & Registration S/No Category Clarification 1 Men s Doubles (35yrs & Above) Born in year 1982 and before. 2 Woman s Doubles (35yrs & Above) Born in year 1982 and before. 3 Mixed Double (35yrs & Above) Born in year 1982 and before. 3. Event Venue & Schedule All matches will be held in Clementi Sports Hall on 30 th July to 7 th August Competition Date Timing Stage Sat, 29 Jul Sun, 30 Jul Sat, 5 Aug 9am to 10pm 9am to 10pm 9am to 10pm To refer to Official website Note: all above may change once the entries are finalised 4. Event 4.1 The list of events shall be as follows: S/N Event 1 Men s Doubles (35yrs & Above) 2 Woman s Doubles (35yrs & Above) 3 Mixed Double (35yrs & Above) 4.2 Competition Format Entries will be drawn and grouped into groups of 3 to 4 (depending on the final entries received) for each event Matches will be played in a group round robin format, all matches to be decided by 21 points. Top 2 from each group will then progress. 4.3 Players are allowed to participate in only 1 individual event and a team event. 4.4 Team must register a minimum of 2 players and maximum of 3 players. Team may field only 1 x Foreigner in the Team Line Up. GetActive! Singapore 2017 Page 88

89 5. Prize Money and Medals 5.1 Medals and Prize monies will be awarded to the top 3 winners of each events with at least 2 participants/teams. 5.2 In team events, the Champion team will receive a trophy. 5.3 Only Medals will be awarded when entries are below 4 participants/team. 5.4 If there are only 3 participants for the event, minus 1 rule applies, ie only 1st & 2nd will be awarded with medal but no prize money. If there are less than 4 participants/teams, they may choose 1 of the following options: Option 1 Participants may withdraw and receive a full refund Option 2 Participants may continue with the competition but will not be eligible for prize money. Medals will be awarded based on the minus 1 rule. Option 3 Participants may opt to join another category which they are eligible. 5.5 Joined 3rd Placing: Prize money to be awarded but divided by 2 shared-winners. 5.6 Details of Prize Money will be published on SNG 2017 official website on a later date. 6. Walkover Team Event A team shall concede a walkover under the following circumstances: - If the official team line up is not submitted 10 minutes prior a scheduled match - If player/s for the individual match category do not report for the match on court within 5 minutes of match announcement. Individual Event Participant(s) shall concede a walkover if they fail to be present on court within 5 minutes when the match is called to play. 6. Supplementary Rules 6.1 The SPA approved white balls shall be used during the Tournament. No white apparels or clothing (shirt and shorts) are allowed. Players who fail to conform shall be disqualified. Paddles to be approved. 6.2 The Prize Presentation Ceremony shall be held soon after the finals of the events. All prize winners MUST be present personally at the ceremony in neat attire (no singlet, slippers and sandals) in order to receive the prize. Failing which, the Organizing Committee reserves the right not to award the medal and trophy. GetActive! Singapore 2017 Page 89

90 6.3 Payment for registration will be closed on 23 June Team Managers Briefing and Draw will be on 14 July 2016, 7pm at Clementi Swimming Complex conference room. GetActive! Singapore 2017 Page 90

91 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION SEPAKTAKRAW Updated as at 12 May Rules 1.1 The tournament shall be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF, ) and the Singapore Sepaktakraw Federation (PERSES, and 1.2 Governed by the GA!S 2017 General Rules and Regulations. 2. Eligibility & Registration S/No Category Clarification 1 Corporate TBC 2 Men s Youth Born year 1999 and after (18 and under) 3 Men s Masters (35 and above) Born year 1982 and before 3. Event Venue & Schedule All matches will be held at Bedok from 29 July to 6 August Date Timing Competition Stage am to 9pm Stage am to 9pm Stage pm to 10.30pm Stage pm to 10.30pm Stage pm to 10.30pm Stage pm to 10.30pm Stage pm to 10.30pm Quarter-Finals pm to 8pm Semi-Finals am to 5pm Finals Note: all above may change once the entries are finalised 4. Competition Format - Each Regu must register a minimum of 3 players and up to a maximum of 5 players - No players will play in more than one (1) match category - No restrictions to National Players - Each Regu may consist of a maximum of 30% non-singapore/pr player - For Corporate, each Regu may consist of a maximum of 30% non-employee of the company Entries will be drawn and grouped into groups of 3 to 6, depending on the final entries. Each Regu shall consist of a minimum of three (3) players and a maximum of five (5) GetActive! Singapore 2017 Page 91

92 players (one (1) Regu of three (3) players plus two (2) reserves) all of whom must be registered. Prior to the start of the game, each Regu must have at least three (3) players present on the playing court. Any Regu with less than three (3) players shall not be permitted to play the game and shall be disqualified. The competition shall start from a Preliminary round-robin format. Top 2 from each group will then progress into Quarters or Semi Finals and Finals. Each match shall be determined on the basis of a best-of-three (3) sets format, with two (2) minute breaks in between sets. Sets shall be referred to as the first, second and third. The Regu which wins two (2) sets first, shall be declared the winner of the match. a) Scoring System When either the serving or receiving Regu commits a fault, a point is awarded to the opponent. Each set is won by the Regu which scores fifteen (15) points with a minimum lead of two (2) points. In the event of a score of 14-14, the set shall be won by the side which gets a lead of two (2) points, or when a side reaches eighteen (18) points, whichever occurs first. In such a situation, the Referee shall announce Setting up to eighteen (18) points. When either the serving side or receiving side commits a fault, a point is awarded to the opponent side. b) Tie-Break Procedures In the Preliminary Round, if two (2) or more teams obtain an equal number of points, the tie shall be decided in the following order: The regulations difference of the match played by the teams shall be decisive. The set differences of the matches played by the teams shall be decisive. Points differences are obtained by deducting by Points Against from all Points For will be decisive. 5. The Toss of Coin and Warm Up Just before the start of a match, the Court Referee will toss a coin or disc in the presence of the opposing captains. The Captain who calls correctly may elect to either (i) Serve first or (ii) Choose which side of the court to start the match from. The loser makes the remaining choice. Both sides shall abide by the Court Referee s instructions. The Regu winning the toss shall warm-up first for two minutes followed by the other Regu. Only three players and two other person shall be allowed to move freely in the court with the official ball. GetActive! Singapore 2017 Page 92

93 6. The Start of Play and Service Each match must be officiated by a Referee (stationed at one end of the net) and an Assistant Referee (stationed opposite the Referee). The Regu which serves first shall serve three consecutive times, followed by the opposing Regu which shall also serve three consecutive times. Service shall alternate thereafter every three points, regardless of which side wins the point. The motion of the Rolling Ball is counted as one count when the ball touches any part of the body from below the neck and roll to the other approved part of the body and vice versa unintentionally. At deuce (when both sides reaches 14-14), the service shall alternate at every point made. The Regu receiving the first service in the previous set shall serve first in the subsequent set. Players shall change sides before the start of each set. During the third set, the teams shall change sides when one Regu reaches 8 points. Once the Referee calls POINT, (Name of Team), the Tekong of the serving team has fifteen seconds to be ready for the next service with his foot in the Service Circle. If this action is delayed, a warning shall be given. Wiping of sweat, adjusting of attire and other related actions shall be done within the period of fifteen seconds. The throw must be executed as soon as the Referee calls the score. If the throw is executed before the Referee calls the score, it shall be re-thrown and a warning shall be given to the Regu. A repetition of this act shall be considered a Fault. During the service, as soon as the Tekong kicks the ball, all the players shall be allowed to move about freely in their respective courts. The service is valid if the ball passes over the net, whether it touches the net or not, and is inside the boundary of the two net tapes and boundary lines of the opponent s court. 7. Substitution Substitution of a player shall be permitted at any time by showing the Substitution Card to the Referee when the ball is not in play. The Substitution Card shall indicate the jersey number of the outgoing player. In each Regu, two Substitutions may be permitted in each set. The player who has been substituted earlier shall be allowed to re-enter the same set. One or two substitutions may be made at the same time for Regu event competitions. For Regu events, each Regu may nominate a maximum of two reserves for any match, in addition to three players GetActive! Singapore 2017 Page 93

94 If a Regu starts the next set with different players from those who finished the previous set, each change is considered as a substitution. In an event of an injury, the injured player may be substituted provided the two substitutions have not been utilised yet. If the two substitutions have already been fielded and the injured player is rendered unfit to continue play, the game will end and the Regu shall be considered as having lost. Any Regu having less than three players shall not be allowed to continue the game and shall be considered as having lost. If a player is shown a Red Card and is sent off from the game, his Regu is allowed to make a substitution, provided that his Regu has not utilized both substitutions in that set. If his Regu has utilized both substitutions in that set, the game shall end and the Regu with the sent-off player shall be considered as having lost. 8. Time Out Each Regu shall be entitled to one time-out for a period of not exceeding one minute in each set. Only the Team Manager or the Coach may call for time-out only when the ball is not in play. Only two persons of different outfits from the playing Regu shall be allowed at the baseline during time-out and break. 9. Temporary Suspension of Play The Referee may suspend play temporarily for not exceeding five minutes for each Regu in the event that a player is injured and required immediate medical attention. An injured player shall be allowed up to five minutes of injury time. If after five minutes, he is unable to continue play, a substitution shall be made. However, if the injured player's Regu has already made two substitutions earlier, the match shall be awarded to the opponent. An injury time shall not exceed 5 minutes in total per Regu. In the event of obstructions, disturbances or disruptions, only the Official Referee may suspend the match after consulting the Tournament Committee. Following a match suspension, all players shall not be allowed to leave the court except with the expressed permission of the Official Referee. 10. Equipment The pro model (new Sepaktakraw rubberised ball orange or yellow coloured with white or brown stripes) and the approved net, post and courts will be used in this tournament in accordance with the ISTAF rules. GetActive! Singapore 2017 Page 94

95 All equipment used by players must be appropriate for Sepaktakraw. Any equipment that is designed to increase or reduce the speed of the ball, increase a player s height or movement or in any way give an unfair advantage and/or endangers himself or other players shall not be permitted. 11. Players Attire All apparels used by players shall be in accordance with the Law of the Game. Any equipment that is designed to increase or reduce the speed of the ball, increase a player s height or movement or in any other way give an unfair advantage or endangers himself or other players shall not be permitted. The opposing teams shall wear jerseys of a different colour. A team shall have a minimum of two sets of jerseys of different colour. If both teams are wearing the same colour jerseys, than the home team shall change. When the match is played in a neutral venue, the team listed first on the match program shall make the change. A player s attire consists of a jersey, shorts, socks and sport shoes with rubber soles without heels. The entire apparel of a player is regarded as part of his body. All jerseys shall be properly tucked in prior to the start of the match. All jersey shall be numbered on both the front and back. A player shall be assigned only one number from 1 to 36 throughout a tournament. The numbers shall not be less than 19 cm (centimetres) in height on the back, and not less than 10 cm in height on the front within the chest area. The name of the player or the club he represents shall be printed on the back of the jersey above the number and must be clearly visible. Jerseys may carry a sponsor s logo subject to tournament regulations. The jersey manufacturer logo may appear on any player apparel at approved size. The Captain of each Regu shall wear an armband on the left upper arm. Its colour must be a different colour from the jersey. Any other apparel not specifically mentioned in these Law of the Game shall have to be approved by PERSES and ISTAF. 12. Reporting Participant must produce either his valid Singapore Pink or Blue Identity Card, valid Passport, Student Pass with NRIC number or driving license for verification at every match. Failure to do so will result in the participant being barred from taking part in the match. Participants are to report 1 hour before the scheduled match Assemble at the staging area 15 minutes before scheduled match. If the official team START LIST is not submitted 30 minutes prior a scheduled tie GetActive! Singapore 2017 Page 95

96 If player/s for the individual match category do not report for the match on court within 3 minutes of match announcement Participant(s) who are non-singapore Citizens residing in Singapore produce one of the following valid passes: a) Student's Pass; b) Long Term Pass; c) Dependant's Pass; d) Work Permit; e) S Pass; or f) Employment Pass. Team manager, Assistant Team Manager or Coach of a team shall undertake to submit the players' identifications and team line-up sheet to the presiding Tournament Official 15 minutes before the scheduled time of play 13. Walkover A team shall concede to a walkover, if they fail to register and be present at the scheduled time of play. [REPORTING] A team shall concede to a walkover if they play less than 2 sets per match. Conceding a match walkover would mean the match along with all points will be awarded to opponent and conceding a tie walkover would mean the tie, all matches/games and points of each game will be awarded to the opposing team. Teams will automatically concede to a match walkover, if they do not have enough registered participants to play. There are no provisions for players arriving later to be fielded for the remaining matches. However, this team line-up will still have to fulfil all the team composition requirements and must be physically present at least 15 minutes before the start of the match, failure will result in the team conceding to a match walkover. Participant(s) shall concede to a walkover if they fail to be present on court within the 3 minutes of the time the match is called to play. 14. Disqualification Individual or team may be disqualified in the event of fielding ineligible player or unruly conduct of player(s). GetActive! Singapore 2017 Page 96

97 The Organisers reserve the right to disqualify team(s)/participant(s) at their discretion and take further disciplinary action that could be in the form of a fine and/or term ban in Community Games and/or Singapore National Games. 15. Misconduct of Team Officials Disciplinary action shall be taken against any Team Official and/or members of his team for any act of misconduct committed during a tournament whether inside or outside the court. Any Team Official who misbehaves or creates disturbances shall be immediately escorted out of the arena by the Tournament Officials and the Official Referee, and will also be immediately suspended from his appointment being a Team Official until a Disciplinary Committee makes the decision. A Team Official who has committed a breach of discipline, shall be dealt with in accordance with PERSES and the Organising Committee. 16. Tournament Jurisdiction The Organisers reserve the right to interpret or amend the rules and regulations of the tournament at any time. Notifications of such changes will be posted on the tournament website. All participants are advised to visit the tournament website frequently for the latest notices or updates to draws or fixtures. In the event of any dispute matters arising over any participant(s) and or any team(s), the match will continue regardless. The Organisers will only determine on the matter upon receipt of the protest in writing, together with a prescribed protest fees of $300, submitted by the Team Manager within 24 hours after the match. While reasonable precautions will be taken, the Organisers will not be responsible for or be liable for any death, disability, personal injury, loss of property or any other losses during the course of this tournament. 17. Award of Prizes Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 teams/regus, 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd placed regus. Medals will be awarded to all top 3 regus. 18. Governing Body The tournament shall be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF, ) and the Singapore Sepaktakraw Federation (PERSES, GetActive! Singapore 2017 Page 97

98 1 General Rules GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION TABLE TENNIS Updated as at 12 May According to the latest Rules and Regulations of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and as directed by the Singapore Table Tennis Association (STTA). 1.2 Governed by the Get Active! Singapore General Rules and Regulations. 2 Eligibility & Registration 2.1 Age Eligibility S/N Category Clarification* 1 Youth (12 years & Under) Born year 2005 and after. 2 Youth (15 years & Under) Born year 2002 and after. 3 Masters (35 years & Above) Born year 1982 and before. 4 Masters (40 years & Above) Born year 1977 and before. 5 Masters (55 years & Above) Born year 1962 and before. 6 Corporate (Team Open) No age and/or gender restriction *Age is computed as of 31 Dec Corporate Team Eligibility Each team must consists of a minimum 4 players and maximum 7 players Minimum 70% of the registered players must be full time and/or contract staff and maximum 30% of the registered players can be non-staff of the respective organisation Minimum of 70% of the registered players must be Singapore Citizen (SC) and/or Permanent Resident (PR) and maximum 30% of the registered players can be non-sc/pr Teams may register non-sc/pr players as per below: Total No of Registered Maximum No of Players in a Team Non-SC/PR GetActive! Singapore 2017 Page 98

99 3 Event Venue & Schedule 3.1 All matches will be held at Jurong East Sports Centre from 29 th July to 6 th August The detailed schedule is as follows: Date Timing Competition Stage Sat, 29 Jul 9am to 10pm Sun, 30 Jul 9am to 10pm Mon, 31 Jul 7pm to 10pm Tue, 1 Aug 7pm to 10pm Wed, 2 Aug 7pm to 10pm Refer to website Thu, 3 Aug 7pm to 10pm Fri, 4 Aug 7pm to 10pm Sat, 5 Aug 9am to 10pm Sun, 6 Aug 9am to 10pm Note: The above is subjected to change once the entries are finalised. 4 Event 4.1 The list of events and the registration fees is as follows: S/N Event Registration Fees 1 Youth Boys Singles (12 & Under) $ Youth Girls Singles (12 & Under) $ Youth Boys Singles (15 & Under) $ Youth Girls Singles (15 & Under) $ Youth Doubles (15 & Under)* $ Masters Women s Singles (35 & Above) $ Masters Men s Singles (40 & Above) $ Masters Men s Singles (55 & Above) $ Corporate Team Open $40.00 *Note: There is no gender restriction for Doubles (15 & Under). GetActive! Singapore 2017 Page 99

100 4.2 Competition Format Stage 1 Entries will be drawn and grouped into groups of 3 to 4 (depending on the final entries received) for each event. Matches will be played in a group round robin format, all matches to be decided by either best of 3 or best of 5 games of 11 points. Top 2 from each group will progress to Stage 2. Stage 2 Top 2 from each group will then be drawn into a single elimination format to determine the winners. All Matches are to be decided by best of 5 games The group final ranking (ladder standing position) shall be determined by the number of matches/ties won. However in the event of a tie, the following shall apply (in sequence) to determine the winner: i) Match score win/loss ratio ii) Games win/loss ratio iii) Points win/loss ratio iv) If standings are still tied after the first 3 tabulation, the winner will be decided by lots. 4.3 Players are allowed to participate in only 1 individual event and 1 corporate team event. 4.4 Corporate Team Event Team event consists of 3 matches, 2 Singles and 1 Doubles. The match order is as follows: S/N Match Order 1 Singles Open 2 Doubles Open 3 Singles Open Each team must register a minimum of 4 players and maximum of 7 players Players are not allowed to repeat in the Team Line Up of each game Each team may field up to a maximum of 1 non-salaried staff and 1 non- SC/PR player in the Team Line Up of each game In Stage 1, all matches will be played whereas in Stage 2, match will end when a team has won 2 out of 3 matches. GetActive! Singapore 2017 Page 100

101 5 Prize Money and Medals 5.1 Medals and Prize monies will be awarded to the top 3 positions of each event with at least 4 entries. 5.2 In the team event, the Champion team will be awarded with a trophy. 5.3 Only Medals will be awarded when there are less than 4 entries in the event i.e. 3 or less entries. 5.4 If there are only 3 entries for the event, minus 1 rule applies, i.e. only 1 st & 2 nd positions will be awarded with medals but no prize money. The same minus 1 rule applies if there are only 2 entries for the event, i.e. only the 1 st position will be awarded with medal and not prize money. If there are less than 4 entries, participants may choose 1 of the following options: Option 1 Participants may withdraw and receive a full refund Option 2 Participants may continue with the competition but will not be eligible for prize money. Medals will be awarded based on the minus 1 rule. Option 3 Participants may opt to join another category which they are eligible for. 5.5 Joint 3rd Placing: Prize money to be awarded but divided by 2 shared-winners. 5.6 Details of Prize Money will be published on the official website on a later date. 6 Walkover 6.1 Team Event A team shall concede a walkover under the following circumstances: - If the official team line up is not submitted 20 minutes prior a scheduled match. - If player/s for the individual match category do not report for the match on court within 5 minutes of match announcement. 6.2 Individual Event Participant(s) shall concede a walkover if they fail to be present on court within 5 minutes when the match is called to play. GetActive! Singapore 2017 Page 101

102 7 Supplementary Rules 7.1 The ITTF approved 3-Star 40+ mm white balls shall be used during the Tournament. No white apparels or clothing (shirt and shorts) are allowed. Players who fail to conform shall be disqualified. 7.2 The Prize Presentation Ceremony shall be held soon after the finals of the events. All prize winners MUST be present personally at the ceremony in neat attire (no singlet, slippers and sandals) in order to receive the prize. Failing which, the Organizing Committee reserves the right not to award the medal and trophy. 7.1 Payment for registration will be closed on 23 Jun Team Managers Draw will be held on 15 July 2016, 11am at Jurong East Sports Centre. GetActive! Singapore 2017 Page 102

103 1 Rules Updated as at 12 May 2017 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION TABLE TENNIS (PARA) 1.1 According to the latest Rules and Regulations of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and as directed by the Singapore Table Tennis Association (STTA). 1.2 Governed by the Get Active! Singapore General Rules and Regulations. 2 Eligibility & Registration 2.1 Participants who are not disabled classified (Refer to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Classification Code) will be required to write in to the Organiser with documentation of all medical reports and letters. 2.2 Classification will take reference from ITTF, with reference to the following website: pdf 2.3 There is no age and/or gender restriction for both events. 3 Event Venue & Schedule 3.1 All matches will be held at Jurong East Sports Centre on 6 th Aug The schedule is as follows: Date Timing Competition Stage Sun, 6 Aug 9am to 6pm Refer to website Note: The above is subjected to change once the entries are finalised. 4 Event 4.1 The list of events and the registration fees is as follows: S/N Event Registration Fees 1 PTT - Open Singles (Class 1 5) $ PTT - Open Singles (Class 6 11) $5.00 Note: *PTT Para Table Tennis Participants are required to strictly adhere to their classification categories. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 103

104 4.2 Competition Format Stage 1 Entries will be drawn and grouped into groups of 3 to 4 (depending on the final entries received) for each event Matches will be played in a group round robin format, all matches to be decided by either best of 3 or best of 5 games of 11 points. Top 2 from each group will then progress into Stage 2 Stage 2 Top 2 from each group will then be drawn into a single elimination format to determine the winners All Matches are to be decided by best of 5 games The group final ranking (ladder standing position) shall be determined by the number of matches/ties won. However in the event of a tie, the following shall apply (in sequence) to determine the winner: 4.3 Fixtures i) Match score win/loss ratio ii) Games win/loss ratio iii) Points win/loss ratio iv) If standings are still tied after the first 3 tabulation, the winner will be decided by lots. Seeding will be based on the competition results of National Disabled League 2015 conducted by Singapore Disability Sports Council and Table Tennis Association for the Disabled (Singapore). Participants who have not participated in the above mentioned competition will be un-seeded. 5 Prize Money and Medals 5.1 Medals and Prize monies will be awarded to the top 3 positions of each event with at least 4 entries. 5.2 In team events, the Champion team will be awarded with a trophy. 5.3 Only Medals will be awarded when there are less than 4 entries in the event i.e. 3 or less entries. 5.4 If there are only 3 entries for the event, minus 1 rule applies, i.e. only 1 st & 2 nd positions will be awarded with medals but no prize money. The same minus 1 rule applies if there are only 2 entries for the event, i.e. only the 1 st position will be awarded with medal and not prize money. If there are less than 4 entries, participants may choose 1 of the following options: Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 104

105 Option 1 Participants may withdraw and receive a full refund Option 2 Participants may continue with the competition but will not be eligible for prize money. Medals will be awarded based on the minus 1 rule. Option 3 Participants may opt to join another category which they are eligible for. 5.5 Joint 3rd Placing: Prize money to be awarded but divided by 2 shared-winners. 5.6 Details of Prize Money will be published on the official website on a later date. 6 Walkover 6.1 Participant(s) shall concede a walkover if they fail to be present on court within 5 minutes when the match is called to play. 7 Supplementary Rules 7.1 The ITTF approved 3-Star 40+ mm white balls shall be used during the Tournament. No white apparels or clothing (shirt and shorts) are allowed. Players who fail to conform shall be disqualified. 7.2 The Prize Presentation Ceremony shall be held soon after the finals of the events. All prize winners MUST be present personally at the ceremony in neat attire (no singlet, slippers and sandals) in order to receive the prize. Failing which, the Organizing Committee reserves the right not to award the medal and trophy. 7.3 For wheelchair category from Class 1 to Class 5, all wheelchairs used for competition should be manual unless prior approval is given to use electric powered wheelchair. Those seeking to use electric powered wheelchair would need to provide supporting documents from medical doctors. Approval for use of electric powered wheelchair is at the discretion of the Organiser. Such approval can be sought by writing in to the Organiser. 7.4 Payment for registration will be closed on 23 Jun Team Managers Draw will be on 15 July 2016, 11am at Jurong East Sports Centre. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 105

106 1. Rules GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION TENNIS Updated as at 12 May According to the Laws/Rules established by the latest rules and regulations of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and as directed by the Singapore Tennis Association (STA) ( & and 1.2 Governed by the GetActive! Singapore Games General Rules and Regulations. 2. Eligibility & Registration 2.1 There are three (3) events (i.e. Youth, Masters and Corporates) with a total of 19 categories. Please refer to Appendix 1 for the information. 2.2 The registration fees for the respective categories are as follows: S/No Event Categories Registration Fees 1 Youth i. Boys' 18 and Under Singles Singles: $10.00 ii. Boys' 18 and Under Doubles per player (Individual iii. Girls' 18 and Under Singles Event) Doubles: $20.00 iv. Girls' 18 and Under Doubles per pair v. Boys' 14 and Under Singles vi. Boys' 14 and Under Doubles vii. Girls' 14 and Under Singles viii. Girls' 14 and Under Doubles 2 Masters (Individual Event) 3 Corporates (Team Event) i. Men's 35 and Above Singles ii. Men's 35 and Above Doubles iii. Men's 45 and Above Singles iv. Men's 45 and Above Doubles v. Ladies' 35 and Above Singles vi. Ladies' 35 and Above Doubles There shall be three (3) matches in each tie comprising of: i. Men s Doubles #1 ii. Men s Doubles #2 iii. Women s Doubles #1 Singles: $10.00 per player Doubles: $20.00 per pair $60.00 per team; each team shall comprise of a minimum of 6 players and a maximum of 10 players 2.3 All entries must be registered by the stipulated closing dates. Late entries will not be accepted, and the organising committee shall not be responsible for mails lost in transit. 2.4 For the individual events, no on-site alternate sign-in will be accepted for all events; and no substitute partner is allowed after the entry deadline for doubles entry. 2.5 For the team events, no replacements or changes will be entertained after the team managers' meeting. 2.6 Refund of entry fee before the entry deadline will be entertained on a case-bycase basis. There will be no refund after the entry deadline. 2.7 Please note point 4.1 under entries. Each player is allowed to participate in only one (1) event category. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 106

107 3. Event Venue & Schedule 3.1 The event schedules are as follows: Updated as at 12 May 2017 Event Date Finals Timings Youth 22 Jul 7 6/7 August Weekdays (Mon Fri) Aug ; and Masters 22 Jul 7 Aug Corporates 22 Jul 7 Aug Weekends (Sat Sun) /7 August Weekdays (Mon Fri) ; and 6/7 August Weekends (Sat Sun) The venues for the tennis events are Bedok Tennis Centre, Yio Chu Kang Tennis Centre and Kallang Tennis Centre. The finalised venues for each event will be confirmed once the entries are finalised. 3.3 All above may change once the entries are finalised. Please refer to GAS website for updates. 4. Format of Play 4.1 The list of events shall be as follows: S/No Event Categories Entries 1 Youth i. Boys' 18 and Under Singles Each player ii. Boys' 18 and Under Doubles may participate (Individual iii. Girls' 18 and Under Singles in a maximum Event) iv. Girls' 18 and Under Doubles of 1 Singles v. Boys' 14 and Under Singles vi. Boys' 14 and Under Doubles vii. Girls' 14 and Under Singles category and 1 Doubles category viii. Girls 14 and Under Doubles 2 Masters (Individual Event) 3 Corporates (Team Event) i. Men's 35 and Above Singles ii. Men's 35 and Above Doubles iii. Men's 45 and Above Singles iv. Men's 45 and Above Doubles v. Ladies' 35 and Above Singles vi. Ladies 35 and Above Doubles There shall be three (3) matches in each tie comprising of: i. Men s Doubles #1 ii. Men s Doubles #2 iii. Women s Doubles #1 Team have to win at least two(2) matches to win a tie Each player may participate in a maximum of 1 Singles category and 1 Doubles category No player is allowed to play for more than one team and more than once in each tie. If he/she is found to be, the teams which he/she had played for shall be disqualified from the tournament. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 107

108 4.2 All events shall be played on Round Robin format followed by Play-Offs, unless otherwise stated. 4.3 For the Round Robin stage, entries will be drawn and grouped into groups depending on the final entries received for each event. The number of players/teams from each group progressing to the Play-Offs will be dependent on the number of entries for each event. 4.4 All Round Robin matches shall be decided by a pro set of 8 games. At 7 games all, a tie-break will be played. The tie-break will be based on first to reach 7 points by a margin of 2 points. 4.5 All Play-Offs matches shall be played to the best of 3 tie-break sets; and a super tie-break (10 points) on the 3 rd set to decide the match when the score is one set all. Super tie-break is based on first to reach 10 points by a margin of 2 points. 4.6 The No-Ad Scoring System will be implemented in this tournament for all events. If both players have won 3 points, the score is called deuce; one deciding point shall then be played whereby the receiver shall choose whether he/she wishes to receive the service from the right half of the court or left half of the court. The player who wins the deciding point wins the game. 4.7 For the team event, there should be no repetition of players for each tie. 4.8 The format of play may be changed at the tournament referee s discretion. 4.9 The International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament rules will be applied in conjunction with this tournament s rules. The Committee reserves the right to change the rules in any way it deems fit The tournament referee shall act as final on-site authority for the interpretation of the applicable Tournament Rules & Regulations, ITF Code of Conduct and Rules of Tennis as to all matters arising that require immediate resolution at the tournament venue All matches will be played without Chair Umpire, unless provided. Players must keep their own score. If a player feels that the opponent s line calls are inaccurate, the player shall inform the referee IMMEDIATELY. Dispute of any nature regarding a match should be brought to the referee s attention immediately. Protests will not be entertained after a match is completed Players must play in any court assigned by the referee. Requests by players for additional lightings or specific court will not be accommodated Players are allowed 5 minutes to warm-up before the start of the match Match courts are strictly for players only and no warm up courts are provided. 5 Tie-Breaker 5.1 In the event that there is a draw in points between teams/players in the round robin, the following procedure shall be used: If two (2) teams/players score an equal number of points, the head-tohead result between the two shall decide the winner If three (3) or more teams/players score an equal number of points the following procedure shall be used: The number of matches won shall decide the winner If matches won are equal, the number of games won all teams/players in the pool shall decide the winner. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 108

109 5.1.3 If any match is stopped and not completed for reasons of injury, etc, the full score shall be recorded. Example: Player A leads over Player B by 6-1 (or 6-1, 2-0) when Player B is injured and unable to continue. Player A s victory shall be recorded as 8-1 (or 6-1,6-0) If a match is a walk-over, the score shall be recorded as 8-0 for round robin) or 6-0, 6-0 for play-offs. 6. Prizes 6.1 Prizes will be awarded to the Champion, Runner-Up and Semi-Finalists for all event categories. 6.2 Only medals will be awarded when entries are below 4 teams. 6.3 If there are only 3 teams for the event, using the minus 1 rule, only Champion and Runner-Up will be awarded with no prize money. 6.4 If there are less than 4 teams: Option 1 Participants can withdraw and receive a full refund Option 2 Participants can continue with the competition but will not be eligible for prize money and medals will be awarded based on the minus 1 rule. Option 3 Participants may opt to join another category which they are eligible. 6.5 Details of Prize Money will be published on GAS 2017 official website. 7. Ranking Points and Seeding Criteria 7.1 There will be no ranking points awarded. 7.2 There will be no seeding. 8. Draw 8.1 A Team Managers/Players meeting will be held on Friday, 14 July pm at the Yio Chu Kang Guest office. 8.2 If a player is defaulted for not showing up for a match because of an administrative error, the tournament referee can reinstate the match and players must play the reinstated match as scheduled by the referee. 9. Reporting 9.1 All players must sign in at the tournament desk and be ready to play at their scheduled time. Players will be defaulted and a walkover is given to the opponent if they are not ready to play 15 minutes within their scheduled time, only if a court is available and weather permits. No appeal will be accepted 9.2 In the event of rain, the referee shall make an announcement informing all players to dry their courts when the rain stops. Should any player fail to report 15 minutes after the announcement is made, the player will be defaulted (i.e. concedes a walk-over). No appeal will be accepted. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 109

110 9.3 For Team events, the team line up must be submitted to no later than 30 minutes prior the scheduled match. 10. Inclement Weather 10.1 In the event of inclement weather, players must be prepared to play 3 matches a day/night with a minimum rest period of 30 minutes in between matches. 11. Retirement 11.1 Any player/pair who decides to retire due to injury will retain their set score at point of retirement and concede all remaining points of the match to their opponents. For example, should a match be retired at 6-0, 3-5 that would mean final score will be 6-0, 3-6, (0-10) 12. Disqualification 12.1 Players will be disqualified in the event of unruly conduct or cheating The Organiser reserve the right to disqualify players at its discretion and take further disciplinary action Disqualification just prior to start of a tie will result in conceding walkover. 13 Medical Time-Out 13.1 No qualified medical personnel will be available. The tournament referee shall allow the player to be treated by any person selected by him/her. Injury timeout is 3 minutes only. 14. Equipment & Attire 14.1 The organiser shall decide the official balls to be used for the competitions All players must be appropriately attired with proper tennis footwear for the matches All doubles pair is encouraged to be in uniformed attire. 15. Competition Jurisdiction 15.1 The Organising Committee reserves the right to interpret or amend the rules and regulations of the competition at any time. Notifications of such changes will be posted on the GA!S official website. All participants are advised to visit the competition website frequently for any notices or changes to draws or schedules Any player who violates the Rules and Regulations shall be defaulted immediately, immaterial of which rounds he/she has reached While reasonable precautions will be taken, the organisers, its servants and agents will not be responsible or in any way liable for any death, disability, personal injury, loss of property or any other loss howsoever arising from any cause whatsoever at any time during the course of this competition. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 110

111 Appendix 1: Player Eligibility Criteria S/No Event Categories Eligibility 1 Youth (Individual Event) i. Boys' 18 and Under Singles ii. Boys' 18 and Under Doubles iii. Girls' 18 and Under Singles iv. Girls' 18 and Under Doubles v. Boys' 14 and Under Singles vi. Boys' 14 and Under Doubles vii. Girls' 14 and Under Singles viii. Girls' 14 and Under Doubles Born in the year of 1999 and after are eligible to participate For Doubles events, at least one (1) player of the pair must be a Singapore Citizen and/or Singapore Permanent Resident Born in the year of 2013 and after are eligible to participate For Doubles events, at least one (1) player of the pair must be a Singapore Citizen and/or Singapore Permanent Resident 2 Masters (Individual Event) 3 Corporates (Team Event) i. Men s 35 and Above Singles ii. Men s 35 and Above Doubles iii. Men s 45 and Above Singles iv. Men s 45 and Above Doubles v. Ladies 35 and Above Singles vi. Ladies 35 and Above Doubles There shall be three (3) matches in each tie comprising of: iv. Men s Doubles #1 v. Men s Doubles #2 vi. Women s Doubles #1 Men born in the year of 1982 and before are eligible to participate For Doubles events, at least one (1) player of the pair must be a Singapore Citizen and/or Singapore Permanent Resident Men born in the year of 1972 and before are eligible to participate For Doubles events, at least one (1) player of the pair must be a Singapore Citizen and/or Singapore Permanent Resident Ladies born in the year of 1982 and before are eligible to participate For Doubles events, at least one (1) player of the pair must be a Singapore Citizen and/or Singapore Permanent Resident Each team shall comprise of a minimum of 6 players and a maximum of 10 players. For each Doubles match, at least one (1) player of the pair must be a Singapore Citizen and/or Singapore Permanent Resident For the registration of a corporate team, at least 70% of the team must consist of fulltime and/or contract staff from the respective organisations, and of which at least 50% of the staff must be Singapore Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 111

112 S/No Event Categories Eligibility citizens or Singapore permanent residents. The total number of foreigners (i.e. non- Singapore citizens or non-singapore permanent residents in the team shall not exceed 70% of the team composition. For example, if a company is registering a team of 10 players, at least 7 players shall be staff and the remaining players can be family and/or friends. If there are 7 staff players, at least 4 of them shall be Singapore citizens or permanent residents. The total number of foreigners in the team shall be capped at 3 players. Please refer to the general GA!S 2017 rules and regulations for more information. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 112

113 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION VOLLEYBALL 1. Official Title of Championship The official title of the competition is Singapore Youth Olympic Festival (SYOF) 2017 In Celebration with GetActive! Singapore: Indoor Volleyball 2. Organiser The Competition is jointly organised by Singapore Olympic Foundation, Sport Singapore and Volleyball Association of Singapore 3. Date & Venue The Championship will be held from 29th to 30th July The competition venue will be at MOE (Evans Rd) Sports Hall. General Technical Meeting (GTM) will be held at VAS Office on 15th July 2016, Saturday, 12pm 4. Category 4.1 The Categories for SYOF 2017 are: 14 Years & Under Boys & Girls 18 Years & Under Boys & Girls 5. Registration Fees and Closing Date 5.1 The registration fee is $90.00 per team. 5.2 Registration closes on 23 rd June Participation & Eligibility of Players 6.1 Participation is open to all teams; Primary Schools, Secondary Schools in Singapore. 6.2 Eligibility The championship shall be classified into two categories: 14 and under on 1 st Jan 2004 for Girls; i.e. those born on/after 01 Jan and under on 1 st Jan 2004 for Boys; i.e. those born on/after 01 Jan and under on 1 st Jan 2000 for Girls; i.e. those born on/after 01 Jan and under on 1 st Jan 2000 for Boys; i.e. those born on/after 01 Jan 1999 Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 113

114 6.3 Registration of players All players will have to be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Resident to participate in this competition. Each player is allowed to represent only one team during this competition. Each team may consist of up to 14 players (inclusive of 2 Liberos), one Head Coach, two Assistant Coaches, two Teacher-in-charge and one Team Manager. Each team must register at least 9 players. All players are to provide a copy of their student s pass for proof of eligibility. Maximum entries of 16 Teams for both Categories will be accepted. Registration for each/both categories will close once the maximum entries had been reached. Players List form and photocopied students passes are to be submitted latest by GTM, 15th July 2016, Saturday, 12pm. 7. Coaches and Assistant Coaches 7.1 Coaches accompanying teams must be qualified and recognised by the school. The teacher-in-charge can sit on the bench if he or she is registered on the Team Registration Form but is not allowed to make calls such as time-out and substitution. Should there be a need for the teacher-in-charge to make a call, he or she can signal to the game captain, and the game captain can then inform the referee(s). 7.2 A team without the accompaniment of any team official at the commencement of a match will not be allowed to play. 7.3 Assisting personnel of teams who are not registered on the Teams Registration Form cannot be seated on or be at the bench area during the matches, even during timeouts. 7.4 All teachers-in-charge, team managers, Head coaches and Assistant coaches must be properly attired (strictly no slippers and sandals). 8. Tournament Regulations 8.1 Besides the existing regulations, this championship will also abide by the rules and regulations of FIVB RULES OF THE GAME Official Volleyball Rules , inclusive of the rule of 2-Liberos and Net Touch Rule. 8.2 Should any controversies or incidents occur beyond the scope of the specified rules and regulations, the Tournament Committee will be responsible for settling the dispute. Any decisions made by the Tournament Committee are final. 8.3 Match times are as indicated, but do note that other than first game of the day, the following fixtures for the remaining matches are indicative only and all matches will follow on from the conclusion of the previous match. 8.4 While Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Team Managers are allowed to sit on the bench during match play, only Head Coaches are allowed to make calls. In the absence of the Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches will be allowed to make the call. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 114

115 9. Tournament Format 9.1 Grouping followed by Knock-out Rounds 9.2 Final Tournament Format will be dependent upon the total number of participating Teams 10. Uniforms 10.1 Playing attire must be uniform, and of the same colour for each team (except for the Libero) Players' jersey must be numbered from 1 to 20 inclusive. The number must be placed in the centre of the front and back The number must be of a contrasting colour and brightness to the jersey and a minimum of 15 cm height on the chest and 20cm on the back. The stripe forming the numbers must be a minimum of 2cm in width The team name must be clearly printed at the top back of the jersey In case of any sponsorship for the team, the sponsor s name must not replace the team name at the back of the jersey The Libero player(s) must wear a uniform which has a different dominant colour from any colour of the rest of the team. The uniform must clearly contrast with the rest of the team The Libero uniforms must be numbered like the rest of the team. 11. Walkover 11.1 If the team concerned does not report 10 minutes after the match is scheduled to be played, the team is regarded to have withdrawn and thus declared as 'lost completely' The team, which is declared lost completely, will NOT be allowed to participate in the matches that follow. 12. Protest 12.1 The team that wishes to protest while the match is in progress must inform the officiating referee verbally. Thereafter, the match will proceed as 'PLAY UNDER PROTEST'. Only the Captain of the team is allowed to make the protest A team that wishes to make a protest at the conclusion of the match should orally inform the officiating referee. While signing the score sheet, the team captain must write: "Wish to protest" and sign so that the protest will be made effective The team that wishes to make the protest is required to write a protest letter to the Chairman of the Tournament Committee within 24 hours after the match. All protests should be forwarded with a deposit of SGD$100 cash. In the event that the protest is rejected, the deposit will be forfeited The decision/s of the Tournament Committee is/are final. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 115

116 13. Duty Jury 13.1 A duty jury will be appointed by the Tournament Committee for each day of competition During the game, if there should be any disagreements or disputes, the duty jury will be responsible for settling such incidents Teams that are dissatisfied with the decision/s can protest as stated in paragraph The duty jury is also responsible for checking the eligibility of players as well as Coaches and assistant coaches and other personnel seated on the bench. 14. Awards 14.1 Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams in this championship Medals will also be awarded to the top 3 teams All prize winners, that is the top 3 teams with players in full attendance and properly attired (especially no slippers and sandals), must be present at the closing ceremony to receive the awards, otherwise, the trophies and medals will not be awarded to the teams concerned. 15. Official Ball The official ball of the championship will be the Mikasa MVA Official Height of the Net The net height for the two categories shall remain throughout the tournament as follows: U14 Boys category : 2.24 m U14 Girls category : 2.12 m U18 Boys category : 2.43 m U18 Girls category : 2.24 m 17. Notes 17.1 The Tournament Committee holds the right to decide on any issues that may arise that are not stated in the General Regulations The Tournament Committee has the right to alter the scheduled time and dates of the tournament if necessary. Participating teams will be informed of the changes as soon as possible It is the responsibility of participating teams to read through the Rules and Regulations thoroughly. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 116

117 17.4 It is the responsibility of participating teams players, Teachers-in-charge, Team Managers, Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, to take note of fixtures after the preliminary rounds to avoid unnecessary walkovers All decisions made by the Tournament Committee are final. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 117

118 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION INDOOR VOLLEYBALL 1. Official Title of Competition The official title of the competition is GetActive! Singapore 2017: Indoor Volleyball. 2. Organiser The competition is organised by Sport Singapore and Volleyball Association of Singapore. 3. Date & Venue The competition will be held from 29 th July to 6 th August The competition venue - MOE (Evans Rd) Sports Hall The General Technical Meeting will be held on 15th July 2016, Saturday, 1.30pm at VAS Office. 4. Categories Men's Masters (35 Years and above) Ladies' Master (30 Years and above) Corporate Mixed Open 5. Registration & Eligibility of Players Eligibility of Players 5.1 For Men s Masters - 35 years and above; i.e. born on/before 1 Jan For Ladies' Masters - 30 years and above; i.e. born on/before 1 Jan For Corporate Category - Minimum of 70% of the team must consist of full time and/or contract staff of all private, public and non-profit organisations A team must consist of at least two (2) ladies, and one (1) lady must be in match at all times Maximum of two (2) foreigners can be in the match at any one time (please refer to pt 5.5 below for number of eligible foreigners to be registered) 5.4 For all categories, teams must consist of minimally 70% Singapore Citizens and/or Singapore Permanent Resident. 5.5 Team may register foreign players as per below (non-singapore citizen or nonpermanent resident): Total Number of Registered Players Max. Number of Foreign Players 9 & & & 14 4 Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 118

119 5.6 Each team may only register a minimum of 9 players and up to a maximum of 14 players include 2 liberos. 5.7 Minimum entries of 4 teams and maximum entries of 12 teams for all categories. 5.8 Entries are accepted on a first-come-first served basis. 5.9 Late entries will not be accepted Registration Fees is at $90.00 per team Registration closes on 23 rd June Tournament Format Grouping followed by Knock-out Rounds Final Tournament Format will be dependent upon the total number of participating Teams 7. Official Ball The official ball of the competition will be Mikasa MVA Official Height of the Net The net height shall remain at the following throughout the competition for all categories: Corporate Mixed: 2.43m Masters Men: 2.38m Masters Ladies: 2.20m 9. Awards Prizes will be awarded to the top three (3) teams in each category. All prize winners must be present at the closing ceremony to receive the awards. Any teams that failed to do so without prior notice or with valid reasons will have their prizes forfeited. 10. Team Composition All teams are only allowed a minimum of 9 players and a maximum of 14 players. There should only be a maximum of 2 liberos. The final team composition will be as follows: i) 12 regular players + 2 liberos OR ii) 12 regular players + 1 libero OR iii) 12 regular players + 0 libero Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 119

120 11. The System of Points Best of three sets will be played to 25 points for all 3 sets, with all sets requiring a two point advantage (unlimited). i) Match won 2-0: 3 points for the winner, 0 point for the loser. ii) Match won 2-1: 2 points for the winner, 1 point for the loser. iii) Match forfeited: 0 point Best of five sets will be played to 25 points for set 1 to 4 and to 15 points for set 5, with all sets requiring a two point advantage (unlimited). i) Match won 3-0 or 3-1: 3 points for the winner, 0 point for the loser. ii) Match won 3-2: 2 points for the winner, 1 point for the loser. iii) Match forfeited: 0 point NOTE: Team may still ranked top of the group even the number of winning match is lesser than another team. IN THE CASE OF A TIE i) Number of Victories = In case of equality of ranking points gained by 2 or more teams, they will be classified in descending order by the number of matches won. ii) Set quotient = In the case of equality in the number of matches won by 2 or few teams, they will be classified in descending order by the quotient resulting from the division of the number of all sets won by the number of all sets lost. iii) iv) Points quotient = If the tie persists as per the set quotient (b) the teams will be classified in descending order by the quotient resulting from the division of all points scored by the total of points lost during all sets. If the tie continues as per the point quotient (c) between two teams, the priority will be given to the team which won the last match between them. When the tie in point quotient is between three or more teams, a new classification of these teams in the terms of (a), (b) and (c) will be made taking into consideration only the matches in which they were opposed to each other. 12. Team Uniform The colour and the design for the jerseys must be uniform for the team (except for the Libero). In times of doubt, all teams are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to check with the organizers BEFORE purchase of any uniforms. The organizers will not be held responsible for any costs should the uniforms be rejected at General Technical Meeting. The colour and the design for the jerseys must be uniform for any and all Liberos of the team. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 120

121 Players' jerseys must be numbered from 1 to 20. The number must be placed on the jersey at the centre of the front and of the back. The colour and brightness of the team name and numbers must contrast with the colour and brightness of the jerseys. The number must be a minimum of 15 cm in height on the chest, and a minimum of 20 cm in height on the back. It is forbidden to wear uniforms of a colour & design different from that of the other players (except for the Liberos), and/or without official numbers. 13. Coaches and Assistant Coaches All team managers, coaches and assistant coaches must be properly attired, especially no slippers & sandals. In the event that both the coach and assistant coach are absent on the day of the match, only the game captain can make official calls for the team. Coaches or assistant coaches who are late will not be allowed to sit on the bench for the ongoing set. He will be allowed to do so for the next set. Coaches who are also players are not allowed to make official calls for the team unless they are the game captain. 14. Tournament Regulations Besides the existing regulations, this competition will also abide by the rules and regulations of FIVB RULES OF THE GAME Official Volleyball Rules , inclusive of the rule of 2-Liberos and Net Touch Rule. Should any controversies or incidents occur beyond the scope of the specified rules and regulations, the Tournament Committee will be responsible for settling the dispute. Any decisions made by the Tournament Committee are final. Matches will have a ten-minute general warm up use of the net and court. Match times are as indicated, but do note that other than first game of the day, the following fixtures for the remaining matches are indicative only and all matches will follow on from the conclusion of the previous match. 15. Walkover If the team concerned does not report 10 minutes after the match is scheduled to be played, the team is regarded to have withdrawn and thus declared as 'lost completely'. The team, which is declared lost completely, will still be allowed to participate in the matches that follow. The team's point for the match that has been annulled will not be calculated. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 121

122 16. Suspension Any players that have been expelled from the court during the match on grounds of being rude or misbehaviour shall be automatically suspended from playing the following match. The Disciplinary Committee will decide on what action should be taken. 17. Duty Jury A duty jury will be appointed by the Tournament Committee for each day of competition. During the game, if there should be any disagreements or disputes, the duty jury will be responsible for settling such incidents. Teams that are dissatisfied with the decision/s can protest as stated in Paragraph 18. The duty jury is also responsible for checking the eligibility of players as well as Coaches and assistant coaches and other personnel seated on the bench. 18. Protest The team that wishes to protest while the match is in progress must inform the officiating referee verbally. Thereafter, the match will proceed as 'PLAY UNDER PROTEST'. Only the Captain of the team is allowed to make the protest. A team that wishes to make a protest at the conclusion of the match should orally inform the officiating referee. While signing the score sheet, the team captain must write: "Wish to protest" and sign so that the protest will be made effective. Disputes shall be resolved under FIVB regulations. The jury shall decide on matters submitted to it, in accordance with the FIVB regulations. All protests and appeals must be lodged with the jury in writing no later than 60 minutes after the end of the match with a deposit of SGD$100. Protests based on the rules of the game will be heard by the refereeing subcommittee and passed on to the jury, accompanied by its decision, not later than six hours after the protest is submitted. A final verdict will be given by the jury not later than 12 hours after the protest is submitted. Should the final decision is that the protest is not valid/approved, the deposit will be forfeited. The decision/s of the Tournament Committee is/are final. 19. Others The organizing committee holds the right to decide on any issues raised that are not stated in the General Regulations. All decisions made by the organizing committee are final. The organizing committee has the right to alter the scheduled time and dates of the tournament if necessary. Participating teams will be informed of the changes through Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 122

123 the notifications of VAS website and contact/s provided by the Team Manager. All decisions made by the organizing committee are final. As part of the observations for celebrating National Week of Sports, the National Anthem will be broadcast and sang before the commencement of each Match Day. All participants for the 1 st Match of each Competition Day are requested to participate in the National Day observations of singing the National Anthem. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 123

124 SINGAPORE YOUTH OLYMPIC FESTIVAL IN CONJUNCTION WITH GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 BEACH VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION 1. CATEGORIES FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP 4-on-4 Youth Under 19 (Girls) 4-on-4 Youth Under 19 (Boys) 2. ORGANISER The competition is organised by Sport Singapore, Volleyball Association of Singapore (VAS) and Singapore Olympic Foundation (SOF). 3. DATE, TIME & VENUE The Championship will be held on: 5 th & 6 th August 2017 The competition is held at Yio Chu Kang Beach Courts, commencing at 9AM SHARP. Registration must be done 60 minutes prior to the start of your first match. The General Technical Meeting will be held at 7:30PM sharp on Tuesday, 25 th July 2017 at VAS office. Attendance is compulsory, should you not be able to make it please send a proxy in place for your team. 4. RANKINGS AND AWARDS Prizes will be awarded to the top three (3) teams in each category. Champion: 1st Runner-Up: 2nd Runner-Up: Medals + Prizes Medals + Prizes Medals + Prizes All players must be present at the closing ceremony to receive the awards. Absence will result in the immediate forfeit of cash prize and medals. 5. OFFICIAL BALL The Official Ball of the Championship is Mikasa VLS REGISTRATION FORMS, FEES AND CLOSING DATE 6.1 Entries are accepted on a first-come-first served basis 6.2 Late entries will not be accepted. 6.3 Registration Fees are as follows: Category Fee Under 19 4-on-4 Youth $40 Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 124

125 6.4 Registration closes on 23 rd June PARTICIPATION & ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS & TEAMS on-4 Under 19 Youth (Girls & Boys) Each team may only register a minimum of 4 players and up to a maximum of 6 players Category is strictly only open to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Resident under 19 years old i.e.: born after 1 st January Minimum of 8 participating teams from each category to commence with tournament. 8. TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS 8.1 The championship will follow the FIVB Beach Volleyball Rules, Edition For the new edition of Beach Volleyball Rules, the main highlights are o o Net Touch - is a fault when a player interferes with the opponent's play by: Touching the top band of the net or the top 80cm of the antenna during his/her action of playing the ball taking support from the net simultaneously with playing the ball creating an advantage over the opponent by touching the net making actions which hinder an opponent's legitimate attempt to play the ball Sanction Cards Stage 1: No sanction - symbol verbal warning Stage 2: No sanction - symbol Yellow Card Penalty: Sanction - Symbol Red Card Expulsion: Sanction - Symbol Red + Yellow Cards jointly Disqualification: Sanction - Symbol Red + Yellow Cards separately 8.2 Should any controversial incidents occur which are not stated in the regulations, the Organising Committee will be responsible for settling the dispute. Any decision made by the Organising Committee is final. 9. TOURNAMENT FORMAT & GAME PLAY 9.1 Grouping followed by Knock-out Rounds 9.2 Final Tournament Format will be dependent upon the total number of participating Teams 10. THE SYSTEM OF POINTS 10.1 For 1 Set: iv) Match won 1-0: 2 points for the winner, 1 point for the loser. v) Match forfeited: 0 point 10.2 For Best of 3 Sets: i) Match won 2-0: 3 points for the winner, 0 point for the loser. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 125

126 ii) Match won 2-1: 2 points for the winner, 1 point for the loser. iii) Match forfeited: 0 point NOTE: Team may still ranked top of the group even the number of winning match is lesser than another team. IN THE CASE OF A TIE v) Points quotient = If the tie persists as per the set quotient (b) the teams will be classified in descending order by the quotient resulting from the division of all points scored by the total of points lost during all sets. vi) If the tie continues as per the point quotient (c) between two teams, the priority will be given to the team which won the last match between them. When the tie in point quotient is between three or more teams, a new classification of these teams in the terms of (a), (b) and (c) will be made taking into consideration only the matches in which they were opposed to each other. 11. UNIFORMS 11.1 Attire must be worn during the competition at all times Male players are not allowed to play without shirts. All players have to be identically dressed for top Female players must wear tops of the same colour and design Jersey numbers and team names on jerseys are not compulsory Socks are permitted, should the sand be deemed too hot. Footwear is not permitted. 12. OFFICIAL NET HEIGHT U19 Youth Girls: 2.24m U19 Youth Boys: 2.43m 13. CONTINGENCY 13.1 The Championship will stop in the event of lightning risk The Organising Committee holds the right to alter fixtures, tournament format and/or scoring system The Organising Committee will make announcements and/or inform all team captains of any changes It is also the teams responsibility to await further instructions from the Organising Committee on days of the tournament Inclement Weather Clause The Organising Committee will suspend play when in their opinion, inclement weather warrants suspension. This decision is solely at the discretion of the Organising Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 126

127 Committee who will determine if and when play is to continue. Should the Organising Committee need to announce that the tournament will not resume, the money will be dispersed accordingly. NOTES The Organising Committee holds the right to decide on any issues raised that are not stated in the General Regulations. The Association reserves the right to reject any registration that violates the rules and regulations. All decisions made by the Organising Committee are final. As part of the observations for celebrating National Week of Sports, the National Anthem will be broadcast and sang before the commencement of each Match Day. All participants for the 1 st Match of each Competition Day are requested to participate in the National Day observations of singing the National Anthem. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 127

128 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION BEACH VOLLEYBALL 14. CATEGORIES FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP 2-on-2 Mixed Masters 4-on-4 Mixed Corporate 15. ORGANISER The competition is organised by Sport Singapore and Volleyball Association of Singapore. 16. DATE, TIME & VENUE The Championship will be held on: 2-on-2 Mixed Masters 29 th & 30 th July on-4 Mixed Corporate 5 th & 6 th August 2017 The competition is held at Yio Chu Kang Beach Courts, commencing at 9AM SHARP. Registration must be done 60 minutes prior to the start of your first match. The General Technical Meeting will be held at 7:30PM sharp on Tuesday, 25 th July 2017 at VAS office. Attendance is compulsory, should you not be able to make it please send a proxy in place for your team. 17. RANKINGS AND AWARDS Prizes will be awarded to the top three (3) teams in each category. Champion: 1st Runner-Up: 2nd Runner-Up: Medals + Prizes Medals + Prizes Medals + Prizes All players must be present at the closing ceremony to receive the awards. Absence will result in the immediate forfeit of prize and medals. 18. OFFICIAL BALL The Official Ball of the Championship is Mikasa VLS REGISTRATION FORMS, FEES AND CLOSING DATE 6.1 Entries are accepted on a first-come-first served basis 6.2 Late entries will not be accepted. 6.3 Registration Fees are as follows: Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 128

129 Category Fee 2-on-2 Mixed Masters $20 4-on-4 Mixed Corporate $ Registration closes on 23 rd June PARTICIPATION & ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS & TEAMS 7.1 For 2-on-2 Mixed Masters Each team may only register a maximum of 2 players At least one (1) team player must be 35 years and above; i.e. born on/before 1 Jan 1982 Teams may register a maximum of one (1) foreigner (non-singaporean and nonpermanent resident) only. Minimum of 8 participating teams from each category to commence with tournament on-4 Mixed Corporate Each team may only register a minimum of 4 players and up to a maximum of 6 players with at least ONE (1) female. Teams must consist of the following full time and/or contract staff of all private, public and non-profit organisations: Total Number of Registered Players Min. Number of Full Time Staff There must be a minimum of one (1) female player on court at all times. Teams may register a maximum of one (1) foreigner (non-singaporean and nonpermanent resident) only. Minimum of 8 participating teams to commence with tournament. 21. TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS 8.1 The championship will follow the FIVB Beach Volleyball Rules, Edition For the new edition of Beach Volleyball Rules, the main highlights are o o Net Touch - is a fault when a player interferes with the opponent's play by: Touching the top band of the net or the top 80cm of the antenna during his/her action of playing the ball taking support from the net simultaneously with playing the ball creating an advantage over the opponent by touching the net making actions which hinder an opponent's legitimate attempt to play the ball Sanction Cards Stage 1: No sanction - symbol verbal warning Stage 2: No sanction - symbol Yellow Card Penalty: Sanction - Symbol Red Card Expulsion: Sanction - Symbol Red + Yellow Cards jointly Disqualification: Sanction - Symbol Red + Yellow Cards separately 8.2 For 4-on-4 Mixed Corporate category: There must be one (1) female player on court at all times. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 129

130 The female player must be the 1 st server for all matches. Updated as at 12 May Should any controversial incidents occur which are not stated in the regulations, the Organising Committee will be responsible for settling the dispute. Any decision made by the Organising Committee is final. 9 TOURNAMENT FORMAT & GAME PLAY 9.1 Grouping followed by Knock-out Rounds 9.2 Final Tournament Format will be dependent upon the total number of participating Teams 10 THE SYSTEM OF POINTS 10.1 For 1 Set: vi) Match won 1-0: 2 points for the winner, 1 point for the loser. vii) Match forfeited: 0 point 10.2 For Best of 3 Sets: iv) Match won 2-0: 3 points for the winner, 0 point for the loser. v) Match won 2-1: 2 points for the winner, 1 point for the loser. vi) Match forfeited: 0 point NOTE: Team may still ranked top of the group even the number of winning match is lesser than another team. IN THE CASE OF A TIE vii) viii) Points quotient = If the tie persists as per the set quotient (b) the teams will be classified in descending order by the quotient resulting from the division of all points scored by the total of points lost during all sets. If the tie continues as per the point quotient (c) between two teams, the priority will be given to the team which won the last match between them. When the tie in point quotient is between three or more teams, a new classification of these teams in the terms of (a), (b) and (c) will be made taking into consideration only the matches in which they were opposed to each other. 11 UNIFORMS 11.1 For 2-on-2 Mixed Masters Numbered attire must be worn during the competition at all times. Male players are not allowed to play without shirts. Both players have to be similarly dressed (same jerseys that are numbered, and same coloured shorts with length not below the knee). The number must be placed on the chest area and the back of the jerseys. The numbers must be of a contrasting colour to the jerseys and a minimum of 10cm in height. The stripe forming the numbers shall be a minimum of 1.5cm wide. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 130

131 Female players must wear matching tops with numbers labelled clearly in the front on the chest (back not necessary). Bottoms/briefs have to be of the same colour between partners. The numbers must be of a contrasting color to the jerseys and a minimum of 10 cm in height. The stripe forming the numbers shall be a minimum of 1.5 cm wide. For Female players wearing Sports Bras, numbers need not be as above indicated sizes but HAVE to be clear and big enough for Referees view. Team names on jerseys not compulsory For 4-on-4 Mixed Corporate Attire must be worn during the competition at all times. Male players are not allowed to play without shirts. All players have to be identically dressed. Female players must wear matching tops of the same colour and design. Jersey numbers for Men & Women are not compulsory Team names on jerseys are not compulsory Socks are permitted, should the sand be deemed too hot Footwear is not permitted. 12 OFFICIAL NET HEIGHT 4-on-4 Mixed Corporate: 2.43m 2-on-2 Mixed Masters: 2.43m 13 CONTINGENCY 13.1 The Championship will stop in the event of lightning risk The Organising Committee holds the right to alter fixtures, tournament format and/or scoring system The Organising Committee will make announcements and/or inform all team captains of any changes It is also the teams responsibility to await further instructions from the Organising Committee on days of the tournament Inclement Weather Clause The Organising Committee will suspend play when in their opinion, inclement weather warrants suspension. This decision is solely at the discretion of the Organising Committee who will determine if and when play is to continue. Should the Organising Committee need to announce that the tournament will not resume, the money will be dispersed accordingly. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 131

132 NOTES The Organising Committee holds the right to decide on any issues raised that are not stated in the General Regulations. The Association reserves the right to reject any registration that violates the rules and regulations. All decisions made by the Organising Committee are final. As part of the observations for celebrating National Week of Sports, the National Anthem will be broadcast and sang before the commencement of each Match Day. All participants for the 1 st Match of each Competition Day are requested to participate in the National Day observations of singing the National Anthem. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 132

133 GETACTIVE! SINGAPORE 2017 COMPETITION RULES & REGULATION BOCCIA Updated as at 12 May 2017 The GA!S 2017 Boccia Competition will be held from 30 th July to 31 st July 2017 (Alternative dates: 6 th August to 7 th August 2016) at Pasir Ris Sports Centre. A total of athletes may take part in the competition. COMPETITION MANAGEMENT Competition Manager: Wylie Wee Assistant Competition Manager: Pei Shi EVENTS The Competition will comprise of 5 medal events: CATEGORY TYPE MEDAL EVENTS BC 1 BC 2 Individual Mixed BC 3 BC 4 BC 5 * There should be a minimum of four (4) athletes per event. * DIVISIONS OF PLAY GENERAL There are five divisions of play. Each division is played by competitors of either gender. The divisions are: Individual BC 1 Upper (Thrower) and Foot players Individual BC 2 Individual BC 3 CP and Non-CP players Individual BC 4 Individual BC 5 Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 133

134 INDIVIDUAL BC 1 Is played by athletes classified within the Classification System as BC 1 Athletes may be assisted by one Sport Assistant, who should be positioned behind the playing box in a designated area. The BC 1 Sport Assistant is not allowed to prepare the throw by orientating the wheelchair, or to roll the ball without being instructed by the athlete to do so. The sport assistant is not allowed to have direct physical contact with the athlete during the act of throwing or kicking. These Sport Assistants perform tasks such as: Adjust or stabilize the playing chair (if Sport Assistant stays inside the athletes box without stabilizing the wheelchair, it is not considered a violation) Passing a ball to the athlete Rolling the ball to obtain a more spherical shape INDIVIDUAL BC 2 Is played by athletes classified within the Classification System as BC 2 Athletes are not eligible for assistance by a Sport Assistant during the match. They may ask for assistance from the Referee, (as part of their time allowance) to pick up a ball that has been accidently dropped, or to go into the court. INDIVIDUAL BC 3 (Athletes using an assistive device, ramp) Is played by athletes classified within the Classification System as BC 3 Each athlete is allowed to be assisted by a Sport Assistant, who will remain in the athlete s box, but who must keep his/her back to court, and eyes averted from play. The BC 3 Sport Assistant is not allowed to prepare the throw by orientating the wheelchair or the ramp, or rolling balls without being instructed by the athlete to do so. The BC 3 Sport Assistant may not look into the court while orienting the ramp. The Sport Assistant is not allowed to have direct physical contact with the athlete during the act of throwing, including helping the athlete by pushing or adjusting the wheelchair or the pointer. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 134

135 INDIVIDUAL BC 4 Is played by athletes classified within the Classification System as BC 4 Non-cerebral origin and BC 4 foot player The athlete must choose if he/she uses the upper or the lower limbs to propel the ball. The BC 4 throwing athletes are not eligible for assistance by a Sport Assistant during the match. They may ask for assistance from the Referee, during their time allowance, to pick up a ball that has been accidentally dropped, or to go onto the court. The BC 4 foot player as described in the Classification System may be assisted by one Sport Assistant, who should be positioned behind the playing box in a designated area. The BC 4 Sport Assistant is not allowed to prepare the throw by orientating the wheelchair, or rolling the balls without being instructed by the athlete to do. The Sport Assistant is not allowed to have direct physical contact with the athlete during the act of kicking. These Sport Assistants perform tasks such as: Adjust or stabilize the playing chair (if Sport Assistant stays inside the athletes box without stabilizing the wheelchair, it is not considered a violation) Passing a ball to the athlete Rolling the ball INDIVIDUAL BC 5 [NEW!] Is played by athletes who are diagnosed with conditions of Cerebral and Non Cerebral origin. In summary: These are athletes with less impairment than a BC2 or BC4 Cerebral: Quadriplegic, Triplegic, Severe Hemiplegic. The Impairment may be a result of Hypertonia / Hypotonia / Spasticity, Athetosis / Ataxia / Dystonia. Non Cerebral: The Impairment may be a result of lack of Muscle strength, limitation in Range of movement or limb shortening (see BC4 inclusion). The impact of the impairment is on the throwing arm. Athletes will use a manual or power chair for everyday mobility. Athletes may walk with assistance or using a walking aid over short distances. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 135

136 GAME FORMAT PRELIMINARY ROUND Allocation of individual to each group is based on random system draw pre-decided by the Organizer. The games shall be played in a round-robin format. The Preliminary Round winner shall be the team with the most number of wins in their respective group after all games in each group has been played. Top two teams of each group will advance to the Semi-Finals round. SEMI-FINALS ROUND The winners of Preliminary Round will advance into the Semi-Finals Round and cross play with each other (Winner of Group A versus 2 nd of Group B and Winner of Group B versus 2 nd of Group A). FINALS PLAYOFF AND 3 RD /4 TH PLAYOFF The winners of Semi-Finals Round will enter the Finals Playoff to play for First and Second position of the competition. The losers of Semi-Finals Round will enter the 3 rd /4 th Playoff to play for Third and Fourth position of the competition. MATCH FORMAT In Individual divisions, a match consists of four (4) ends except in the case of a tiebreak. Each athlete initiates two ends with control of the Jack alternating between athletes. Each athlete receives six (6) coloured balls. The side throwing red balls will occupy throwing box 3, and the side throwing blue balls will occupy throwing box 4. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 136

137 RULES & REGULATIONS The game of Boccia shall be played in accordance to BISFed Competition Rules. 1 GAMEPLAY 1.1 Each athlete or side may use their own coloured balls. For individual category, each athlete may use their own Jack. 1.2 The Referee flips a coin and the winning side chooses whether to play red or blue. The side playing red balls always initiates the first end. 1.3 The match begins with the presentation of the Jack to the athlete at the start of the first end by the Referee. The jack must be thrown into valid area of the court. 1.4 The athlete who throws the Jack also throws the first coloured ball. If the ball is thrown out of the court, or is retracted following a violation, that side will continue to throw until a ball lands in the valid area of the court or all their balls have been thrown. 1.5 The side to throw next will be the side which does not have the closest ball to the Jack, unless they have thrown all their balls, in which case the other side will throw next. This procedure will continue until all balls have been thrown by both sides. 1.6 If an athlete decides not to throw any remaining balls, they may indicate to the Referee that they are down throwing, for that end, and the remaining balls will be declared as Dead Ball(s). 1.7 The end is complete when all 13 balls from both sides have been propelled onto the court / declared as Dead Balls. 1.8 For BC 3 division, an athlete can use more than one Assistive Device (Ramps and/or head pointers) during a match. All Assistive Devices must remain in the athlete s box. He/She must have direct physical contact with the ball at its release. Direct physical contact also includes using an aid attached directly to the athlete s head, mouth, or arm. The Assistive Device (Ramp) must also be clearly moved to the left and to the right in between shots and must not overhang the front throwing line when the ball is released. 2 COACH 2.1 No coach is allowed to enter the Field of Play (FOP) for individual events. 3 MOVEMENT ON COURT 3.1 Once the referee has indicated which side is to play, athlete from that side is free to enter the court. 3.2 An Athlete is not allowed to go into other boxes while preparing his/her next shot or to orientate the ramp. 4 TIME Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 137

138 4.1 Each side will have a time limit for the playing of each end that is monitored by a timekeeper. 4.2 A side s time shall start when the Referee indicated to the timekeeper which side should play, including the Jack. 4.3 A side s time will stop the moment each ball thrown becomes stationary within, or crosses the court boundaries. 4.4 During matters of dispute or confusion, the time clock will be stopped. 4.5 Time Limit for each division of Play: BC 1 5 minutes per athlete per end BC 2 4 minutes per athlete per end BC 3 6 minutes per athlete per end BC 4 4 minutes per athlete per end Penalty Balls 2 minutes per violation (2 balls) Time out 2 minutes Medical time out 10 minutes Warm-Up 2 minutes 5 SCORING 5.1 Scoring will take place by the Referee after all balls have been thrown by both sides, including penalty balls where appropriate. 5.2 For each end, one point is awarded for every ball of the same colour which is closest to the Jack. 5.3 If two or more balls of different colours are equidistant from the Jack and no other balls are closer, then each side will received one point per ball. 5.4 Once all ends have been played, points scored for each end are accumulated to give a final score. The side with the highest score is the winner. 5.5 If the scores are equal, a tie-break end is played. The points scored in a tie-break end will not count towards a side s tally in that match; it will only determine the winner. 5.6 If a side forfeits a match, then the opposing side is awarded the match by the higher of 6-0; or the greatest points difference in any match in that group or knock-out series. The disqualified side will score zero. 6 TIE BREAK 6.1 A tie-break constitutes one extra end. 6.2 All athletes will remain in their original boxes. 6.3 In a tie-break end, the winner of the coin toss will choose which side plays first. The coin toss determines the beginning of the end and takes place as soon as both sides are ready. The Jack of the side that plays first will be used. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 138

139 6.4 The Jack is placed on the Replaced Jack Cross. 6.5 The end is then played as a normal end. 6.6 If a situation detailed in 5.5 occurs and each side receives equal points on this end, the scores are recorded and a second tie-break is played. This time the opposite side will begin the end. This procedure continues, with the first throw alternating between sides, until there is a winner. 6.7 Before, during or after the coin toss, the BC 3 sport assistant cannot look into the court while orienting the ramp. If this does occur, the referee will let the athlete throw, and then gives the proper violation. (8.2 and/or 8.3). 7 WARM-UP 7.1 Athletes are given two (2) minutes of warm-up before the start of their game. Each athlete will position themselves in their designated boxes and may throw their own warm-up balls, including the Jack, when indicated to do so by the Referee. An athlete may throw up to seven (7) warm-up balls during the two minutes of warm-up. 7.2 Personnel allowed to accompany Athlete into the warm-up area: BC 1 1 coach, 1 assistant BC 2 1 coach, 1 assistant BC 3 1 coach, 1 assistant BC 4 1 coach, 1 assistant 8 PENALTIES 8.1 In the case of a violation, there are 3 different forms of penalties: Penalty, Retraction, Warning & Disqualification. 8.2 Penalty Penalty is the award of two (2) extra balls to the opposing side and will be thrown at the conclusion of the end The time limit for Penalty balls is two minutes for each violation (2 balls) Dead balls of the side awarded the Penalty balls will be used. If there are not enough dead balls then the ball(s) of that side which are furthest from the Jack will be used Violations committed by both sides cancel each other out. For example, if during an end, the ride side has committed two violations, and the blue side has only one violation, then blue will receive Penalty balls for one violation only. 8.3 Retraction Retraction involves the removal of a ball from the court that was thrown when a violation was committed. The ball will be placed in the Dead Ball container. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 139

140 8.3.2 Retraction penalty can only be given for a violation, which occurs during the act of throwing, at the point when the ball is released. 8.4 Warning and Disqualification When a warning is given, a yellow card will be shown to the athlete and this will be noted on the score sheet. If a second warning is given during the same match, a yellow card and then a red card will be shown to the athlete, which will result in a disqualification of the athlete. 9 EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES CHECK 9.1 An equipment check has to take place prior to the start of competition by the Head Referee and/or their designate. Equipment to be checked includes: balls, wheelchairs, assistive devices (ramps), head, arm or mouth aids etc. 9.2 Equipment (eg. Wheelchairs, balls, ramps, pointers) is subject to random checks at any time during competition at the sole discretion of the Head Referee. If any equipment fails to meet the criteria during the check, a warning will be issued to the athlete and the equipment is not allowed to be used on court, unless that athlete can make a repair to make it legal. In the case of rejected balls, they will be confiscated until the end of the last day of the competition. If any equipment fails a second random check, the athlete will be given a red card and will be disqualified for that match. 9.3 ASSISTIVE DEVICES REQUIREMENT Assistive Devices (Ramp) must be contained within a size that when laid on its side fits into an area measuring 2.5m x 1m. Ramps, including any attachments, extensions and bases must be extended to the fullest position during the measurement The maximum length of the aid is 50cm. if the aid is attached to the athlete s head or mouth, it will be measured from the middle of the forehead or the mouth. If the aid is attached to the athlete s arm, it will be measure from the middle of the shoulder. 9.4 WHEELCHAIRS REQUIREMENT Maximum seat height, which includes a cushion or supporting board, is 66cm from the floor to the highest point of the seat where the buttock is in contact with the cushion. If for medical reasons, the seat of the wheelchair is tilted, the measurement is made from the floor to the point of weight bearing. It is the lowest point of the buttock. 9.5 BOCCIA BALLS REQUIREMENT A set of Boccia balls consists of six red, six blue and one white Jack. The balls must have a defined colour of red, blue and white, and they must be in good condition without any visible cut marks. No stickers are allowed on balls. The Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 140

141 Head Referee and ultimately the Technical Delegate will make the final decision The weight criteria of each ball is 275g (+/- 12g) and will be tested using a weighing device accurate to within 0.01g The circumference of each ball is 270mm (+/- 8mm) and will be tested using a rigid template of thickness 7 7.5mm which contains 2 holes, 262mm ( small hole) and 278mm ( big hole) respectively. The test procedure will be: Each ball will be tested to check that it will not pass through the small hole under its own gravity by placing the ball on top of the small hole Each ball will be tested to check that it will pass through the big hole. This test is in two parts: Each ball will be placed gently on top of the big hole. The ball must pass through the big hole under its own weight (i.e. under gravity alone) Each ball will be dropped from a height of 0.5 meter onto the big hole in the test template. The template is then raised GENTLY AND SLOWLY to check whether the ball will still pass through the big hole. This test will be performed up to three times for each ball, and each ball must pass this test two of the three times. A ball which fails twice will be rejected. 9.6 MEDICAL TIME-OUT If an athlete becomes ill during a match (it must be a serious situation), he/she may ask for a medical time-out if necessary. A match may be interrupted for medical time-out for ten (10) minutes during which the timing of the match will be stopped Each athlete may only request one (1) medical time-out per match Any athlete who asks for a medical time-out must be seen on court as soon as possible by the medical doctor assigned to the venue In Individual divisions, if an athlete is unable to continue, the match will be forfeited In BC 3 division, during the ten-minute medical time-out, Sport Assistants may not look into the court area. The athlete must be attended to by a medical person who may be assisted with communication by that athlete s Sport Assistant if necessary. 10 CLARIFICATION AND PROTEST PROCEDURE 10.1 During the match, an athlete may request a ruling from the Head Referee, whose decision is final. Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 141

142 10.2 At the end of each match, competing sides will be asked to sign the score sheet. Should a side wish to protest a decision or action, or feels that the Referee has not acted in accordance with the rules during that match, the score sheet must not be signed The court official will note the time of match completion (after registering the result on the score sheet). Any form of protests must be done within a 30-minute period from the conclusion of that match. If no protest is received, then the result stands If a protest decision requires that a match be replayed, it will be replayed from the beginning of the end where the situation that motivated the protest occurred. BOCCIA COURT LAYOUT MEASUREMENT GUIDELINES Get Active! Singapore 2017 Competition Rules & Regulations Page 142