TABLE OF CONTENTS Manitoba 55 Plus Games

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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Manitoba 55 Plus Games GENERAL RULES... 2 OPEN AND PLAY-OFF EVENTS 3 KM PREDICTED WALK/RUN PIN BOWLING HOLE GOLF KM PREDICTED CYCLE HOLE GOLF ARTS & CRAFTS CARPET BOWLING CONTRACT BRIDGE CRIBBAGE DUPLICATE BRIDGE.32 FLOOR CURLING FLOOR SHUFFLEBOARD HORSESHOES SCRABBLE.. 46 SLO-PITCH SOFTBALL SNOOKER SWIMMING TENNIS TRACK WHIST NEWLY ADDED EVENTS 1 KM NORDIC POLE PREDICTED WALK PICKLEBALL RULE CHANGE SUGGESTION FORM GRIEVANCE PROCESS & FORM 1

2 GENERAL RULES ELIGIBILITY AGE: The Games are open to all persons 55 years of age and over. Persons taking part must be at least 55 years of age on December 31 of the year of the Games. Participants must compete in the age category in which they fall as of December 31. All participants must be residents of Manitoba. RESIDENCE: Participants must be permanent residents of the region in which they are participating unless the particular sport or activity in which they compete is not offered in their own region. A person who wishes to compete for a region other than that in which he or she is a permanent resident must observe the following procedure: (i) the person must contact both regions involved and receive permission to compete in the other region; (ii) the "non-resident region" must submit a transfer form to the Alcoa-MB Games office requesting permission for the person to compete for their region including written permission from the region of residence; (iii) reasons for competing in a region other than the resident region must be clearly stated; (iv) request must be made prior to the first level of regional play-offs; (v) both regions and the competitor will be informed by the Alcoa-MB Games office of the decision. AT NO TIME WILL A PARTICIPANT BE ABLE TO TAKE PART IN PLAY-OFFS IN THE SAME EVENT IN MORE THAN ONE REGION OR MORE THAN ONE CLUB LEVEL PLAY-OFF. MORE THAN ONE EVENT: Participants are allowed to take part in more than one event. IT WILL BE THE PARTICIPANT S RESPONSIBILITY TO BE SURE EVENTS DO NOT OVERLAP. The Games are held over a three day period resulting in overlapping of events. 2

3 REGISTRATION Play-Off Events: Participants, including alternate players, must qualify for the provincial finals through regional competition if the event is a play-off event, unless there are insufficient entries at regional level to require a play-off. Official registration forms will be handed out to the winners at the regional play-offs. The registration forms must be submitted to the Alcoa-MB Games office with registration payment, by the registration deadline. Open Events: No qualifying rounds are required, registration forms and fees can be sent directly to the Alcoa-MB Games office. If sufficient entries are not received, Alcoa- MB reserves the right to cancel an event. In the event of a cancellation by Alcoa-MB participants will be refunded their registration fee where applicable and the participant will be notified prior to the Games. CUT OFF DATES FOR REGISTRATION A registration deadline will be established each year. Following registration all participants will receive a confirmation letter including the 3 day event schedule. The Registration package itself can be picked up at Games Headquarters prior to the event. REGISTRATION FEE General Registration Fees: The general registration fee for open events is $35. If you qualify by way of a play-off event in your region, the registration fee will be $30. Please note that your region will charge you a fee to participate in the regional play-off, usually in the range of $5 to $10. Golf Registration Fees 9 Hole Golf: $20 surcharge in addition to the registration fee. 18 Hole Golf: $30 surcharge in addition to the registration fee. Each golfer will have access to a golf cart at no charge to the golfer. Arts and Crafts Registration & Entry Fees: The registration fee will be $35 for the first item registered in an Arts and Crafts event. Any additional items entered in the arts & crafts event will have an additional fee of $1 per item. DISPUTES OR PROTESTS Any disputes or protests during the provincial finals should first be brought to the attention of the head judge. If this person is unable to resolve the problem then disputes or protests are to be filed in writing on an official Grievance Form within one hour of the incident. Forms will be available at each event or at the Games office in the Host Community. Forms must be signed by the captain in team events, by both players in partner events, and by the individual in individual events. 3

4 SUBSTITUTIONS: TEAM EVENTS Teams are strongly encouraged to list an alternate player on their official registration form. This person is not required to pay a registration fee. If an alternate player is not registered prior to the registration cut off date, a substitute maybe added with the concurrence of the event chair. The registered alternate player will be allowed to play at the provincial finals if the team so desires. No substitutions will be made during a game in play, i.e. whoever starts the game must continue until the completion of the game. An entire team may also be substituted as long as they have participated in the regional playoffs. Teams will be allowed to play short of a player. A team with an illegal alternate player will be defaulted from the 55 Plus Games. EXAMPLE 1: CARPET BOWLING team - registered players A B C D E, (four players plus their allowed alternate). During the 4th end of the first game (with players A B C D), player B is tired and requests a substitute, player E. The team realizes that this substitute can not be made until they have completed the first game (8 ends of play). Player B must continue to play, or if unable to, the team must play short for the remainder of that game. At the start of the second game, players A C D E start play. EXAMPLE 2: 5 PIN BOWLING team - registered players A B C D E, (five players registered with no alternate player registered by the deadline). The morning this team is scheduled to play, player E becomes ill. As this team did not register an alternate player they would not be allowed to pick up another player, but would be allowed to play with 4 players. SUBSTITUTION: INDIVIDUAL EVENTS For play-off events, if a person is unable to attend the Games after submitting the official registration form to the Alcoa-MB Games office, they must make every effort to contact their Games Representative. The Games Representative will then contact the 4th, 5th, etc. place finishers in the regional finals to go to the provincial finals. Allowing substitutions shall be at the discretion of the Games Representative and the 55 Plus Games Coordinator. 4

5 SUBSTITUTION: PARTNER EVENTS For play-off events, in partner events, if one partner can not go to the finals then an alternate player may be chosen as listed on the registration form as the alternate player. This alternate player should have qualified for the provincial finals through regional competition, unless there were insufficient entries to require a play-off. If neither partner can go to the provincial finals, then the 4th, 5th, etc. place finishers will be approached. Replacements in this situation must be made by 3:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the Games. The Alcoa-MB Games office must receive all registration changes by this time. Replacements must be approved by your Games Representative. EXAMPLE: CRIBBAGE - registered players A & B. On Tuesday the week prior to the Games, player B finds out he/she is unable to go to the finals. Player A then contacts his/her Regional Games Representative. Player A would then contact player C who participated at the regional play-offs, but did not qualify. Player C agrees to play with player A. The Games Representative and the Alcoa-MB Games office are notified before 3:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the Games and players A and C are eligible to take part at the finals. TIE BREAKING Tie breaking procedures are outlined within the rules for each sport. As many tournaments are round robin, the following is being provided for further explanation. Questions arise within a round robin tournament when more than two people are tied in a "pool" or "division". When deciding who will advance to the final round the following steps will be taken unless otherwise identified in the particular rules for that sport: 1. When only two players/teams are tied (have the same number of wins and losses) in the pool the player/team who won when they met during play in the pool will advance. 2. When more than two players/teams are tied, (having the same number of wins and losses) then points for and against will be used to determine the winner. This system is used because limited time during the 55 Plus Games finals does not permit a play-off game. EXAMPLE: To determine points for and against, add up all the points accumulated and subtract all the points his/her opponents received. The player/team with the most points will advance. Joe: Won - 10/3 Lost - 2/5 Won - 12/6 Points won: = 24 5

6 Points lost: = = 10 Therefore Joe has 10 points. Bob: Won - 7/6 Lost - 4/5 Won - 10/2 Points won: = 21 Points lost: = = 8 Therefore Bob has 8 points. Peter: Won - 8/6 Lost - 2/4 Won - 9/8 Points won: = 19 Points lost: = = 1 Therefore Peter has 1 point. Joe will be declared the winner, Bob will be second in the pool, and Peter third. 3. If two or more players/teams are still tied after points for and against are determined, then those players/teams would have to play a tie-breaker game to determine the player/team advancing. 4. If for some reason a player/team wins a game by default and you are required to go to the points for and against to determine a pool winner, the following system will be used; the average of the points won and the average of the points lost will determine the points awarded for the defaulted game. EXAMPLE: Ted: Won - 10/5 Won - by default Lost - 7/5 Won - 9/3 Points won: = 24 average = 24 points divided by 3 games = 8 Points lost: = 15 average = 15 points divided by 3 games = 5 Therefore Ted would have the score 8/5 for the defaulted game. Points for and against would be calculated as follows: Points won: = 36 Points lost: = 20 Therefore Ted would end up with 16 points. LATE PLAYERS OR TEAMS If a player or team is late for an event, and are scheduled to play/participate at that time, the consequences of being late shall be at the discretion of the event chair, and may include default of the first game or being disqualified from the event. 6

7 Manitoba 55 Plus Games 3 KM PREDICTED WALK/RUN (INDIVIDUAL EVENT) OPEN The participant will predict the time he/she thinks it will take them to walk/run 3 KM (1.8 miles). The person coming closest to their predicted time will be declared the winner. ELIGIBILITY Participants do not have to qualify through regional play-offs. Entry forms and fees may be sent directly to the ALCOA-MB Games office. Entry forms are available through the office or website. EVENT CLASSIFICATION Open - men and women compete on an equal basis. MINIMUM # OF ENTRIES RECOMMENDED: 10 Participants RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Participants will be required to walk 3 KM once. The person predicting their time the closest will be declared the winner. 2. No watches, timers or headsets are allowed. 3. Participants who put their hands into their pockets will be automatically disqualified. 4. Participants will be asked to predict their time a half hour prior to the event. 5. Coaching or pacing from the sidelines will result in an automatic disqualification. 6. Race numbers MAY be assigned prior to the event, and if so, participants must wear the number on the front of their shirt/jacket. 7. Walking or running or any combination is permitted. 8. Non motorized wheelchairs are permitted, and wheelchair participants must be self propelled. 9. Other means of support to assist in walking (i.e. cane) is allowed. 7

8 OFFICIALS There will be a head judge identified at the start of the tournament, and marshals will be located throughout the route. Timers will be provided by the Host Community. TOURNAMENT DRAW The person predicting his/her time the closest (either over or under) will be declared the winner. TIE BREAKING SYSTEM If two or more people are tied, a 1 KM walk off will be held after sufficient rest time (half hour after the announcement is made). The walkers will be asked to give a 1 km prediction. Any person refusing to take part in the tie break will forfeit their medal. MEDALS Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place respectively. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time. 8

9 Manitoba 55 Plus Games ELIGIBILITY 5 PIN BOWLING (TEAM EVENT & INDIVIDUAL EVENT) OPEN Participants do not have to qualify through regional play-offs. Entry forms and fees may be sent directly to the ALCOA-MB Games office. Entry forms are available through the office or website. EVENT CLASSIFICATION Mixed Team Event: 55+, 65+, teams can be a mixture of men and/or women in any ratio Women s Singles: 55+, 65+, 75+ Mens Singles: 55+, 65+, 75+ MINIMUM # OF ENTRIES RECOMMENDED Team: 10 Teams Total Singles: 3 Individuals/Age Category. RULES & REGULATIONS Rules set by the Canadian 5 Pin Bowling Association will apply with the following amendments: 1. Three (3) games will be played, a game consisting of 10 frames. 2. Pins over average system will be used. Team averages will be subtracted from team scores for each of the 3 games, (if average is higher than team score, result will be negative, if team score is higher than team average then result will be positive). 3. All players must enter provincial finals with an average that has been verified by his/her league secretary or the lanes. This average must be verified/given to games representative at the regional playoffs. Any non-league bowler will enter the regional playoffs with an average score of the other participants within the same age category and must enter the 55 Plus Games in June with the average bowled at the regional playoffs. 4. If a team is playing with 4 bowlers, 90% of the missing players average will be added to the teams score. The team average will be the total of the 5 players averages. 5. Teams will switch lanes after each game. 9

10 OFFICIALS There will be a head judge identified at the start of the tournament. The host community will supply scorekeepers for each lane. EQUIPMENT Bowling shoes must be worn. Personalized bowling balls may only be used by the owner to a limit of two - these are the responsibility of the owner. Registration of personalized balls is recommended but not required. Contact the Manitoba Five Pin Bowling Federation for ball registration information. TYPE OF DRAW Winners will be determined by highest pins over average total for the three games. TIE BREAKING SYSTEM In the event of a tie, the bowlers will play one game until the tie is broken. MEDALS Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place, respectively. Five medals per team will be awarded. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time. 10

11 Manitoba 55 Plus Games ELIGIBILITY 9 HOLE GOLF (INDIVIDUAL EVENT) OPEN Participants do not have to qualify through regional play-offs. Entries must be sent directly to the ALCOA-MB Games office. Entry forms are available through the office or website. EVENT CLASSIFICATION Men: 55+, 65+, & 75+, 80+ Women: 55+, 65+, & 75+, 80+ MINIMUM # OF ENTRIES RECOMMENDED: 3 individuals/age category. RULES & REGULATIONS RCGA rules will apply with the following amendments; 1. No handicap system will be used. 2. The tournament will be a shotgun start where possible. 3. Special requests foursomes must be made at the time of registration, we will try our best to accommodate you but no guarantees can be made. 4. Husbands and wives will not play in same foursome. 5. The decision to play winter rules will be determined by the pro/manager at the golf course. 6. Local rules will be available at the golf course. 7. Players must turn in a signed card; a player handing in a card that is not signed may be disqualified. 8. Players must switch score cards with someone else in the foursome. 9. Disputes should be resolved at the end of each hole, a Marshall will be on the course to assist players. 10. Non-participants are not allowed to accompany participants on the course. 11. The 75+ and 80+ mens categories can tee-off from the red/forward tees. 11

12 OFFICIALS Officials will be on site to register participants and register scores following the game. Players are responsible for handing in their score cards. A Marshall will be on the course. EQUIPMENT Players are responsible for the cost of rented clubs and will pay this directly to the golf course the day of the tournament. Carts are mandatory and the cost is covered by the local host committee. TYPE OF DRAW Winners for each age category will be determined by lowest score. TIE BREAKING SYSTEM In the case of a tie for first, second, or third place, the RCGA tiebreaking rule will be followed. MEDALS Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place, respectively, in each category. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time. 12

13 Manitoba 55 Plus Games 16 KM PREDICTED CYCLING EVENT (or 10KM) (INDIVIDUAL EVENT) OPEN The participant will predict the time he/she thinks it will take them to cycle 16 KM (10 miles). The person coming closest to their predicted time will be declared the winner. ELIGIBILITY Participants do not have to qualify through regional play-offs. Entry forms may be sent directly to the ALCOA-MB Games office. Entry forms are available through the office or website. EVENT CLASSIFICATION Open - men and women compete on an equal basis. RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Participants will be required to cycle 16 KM, the person predicting their time the closest will be declared the winner. 2. No watches, any timing devices, or headsets are allowed. 3. Participants will be asked to predict their time a half hour prior to the event. 4. Coaching or pacing from the sidelines will result in an automatic disqualification. 5. Race numbers may be assigned prior to the event, and if so, all participants must wear the number on the front of their shirt/jacket. 6. Any type of non-motorized cycle is permitted. OFFICIALS There will be a head judge identified at the start of the tournament, marshals will be located throughout the route. Timers will be provided by the Host Community. TOURNAMENT DRAW The person predicting his/her time the closest (either over or under) will be declared the winner. 13

14 TIE BREAKING SYSTEM If two or more people are tied, a 8 KM cycle off will be held after sufficient rest time (half hour after the announcement is made). The persons will be required to choose their 8 KM predicted time. Any person refusing to take part in the tie break will forfeit their medal. MEDALS Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place, respectively, in each category. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time. 14

15 Manitoba 55 Plus Games 18 HOLE GOLF (INDIVIDUAL EVENT) OPEN ELIGIBILITY Participants do not have to qualify through regional play-offs. Entries must be sent directly to the ALCOA-MB Games office. Entry forms are available through the office or website. EVENT CLASSIFICATION: Women's & Men's' Low Net competition: 55+, 65+, & 75+, 80+ Women's & Men's' Low Gross competition: 55+, 65+, & 75+, 80+ MINIMUM # OF ENTRIES RECOMMENDED: 3 individuals/age category. RULES & REGULATIONS RCGA rules will apply with the following amendments: 1. Calloway scoring system will be used for Net competition.for the low gross competition: i) players may enter either with or without an index. 2. Players will be assigned shotgun start times and should register 30 minutes prior to the start time. 3. Special requests for foursomes must be made at the time of registration. We will try our best to accommodate you but no guarantees can be made. 4. Husbands and wives will not play in same foursome. 5. The decision to play winter rules will be determined by the pro/manager at the golf course. 6. Local rules will be available at the golf course. 7. Players must turn in a signed card, a player handing in a card that is not signed may be disqualified. 8. Players must switch score cards with someone else in the foursome. 9. Disputes should be resolved at the end of each hole. A Marshall will be on the course to assist players. 10. Non-participants are not allowed to accompany participants on the course. 11. The 75+ and 80+ mens categories can tee-off from the red tees. OFFICIALS 15

16 Officials will be on site to register participants and register scores following the game. Players are responsible for handing in their score cards. A Marshall will be on the course during the provincial finals. EQUIPMENT Players are responsible for the cost of rented clubs and will pay this directly to the golf course the day of the tournament. Carts are mandatory and the cost will be covered by the local host committee. TYPE OF DRAW Winners for each age category will be determined by lowest score. TIE BREAKING SYSTEM In the case of a tie, the RCGA rules will apply to decide a winner. In the low gross competition, the player with the lowest aggregate score for the last nine holes will be the winner. If the tying players have the same score for the last nine, determine the winner on the basis of the last six holes, last three holes and finally the 18 th hole. The last nine holes, last six holes, etc will be holes 10-18, 13-18, etc. For low net competition, one-half, one-third, one-sixth, etc of the handicaps should be deducted. Fractions should not be disregarded. MEDALS Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place, respectively, in each category. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time. 16

17 Manitoba 55 Plus Games ELIGIBILITY ARTS & CRAFTS (INDIVIDUAL EVENT) OPEN Participants do not have to qualify through regional play-offs. Registrations may be sent directly to the ALCOA-MB Games office. Entry forms are available through the office or website. MINIMUM # OF TOTAL ARTICLES RECOMMENDED: 50 RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. The standard entry fee is required plus $1 for each additional article. 2. A person may enter only one article per section but an unlimited number of sections per class may be entered. 3. A judge cannot enter an article into the section that they will be judging. 4. Persons entering the Arts & Crafts event must be willing to display their articles during the three days of the 55 Plus Games. Participants must make their own arrangements to get articles to the Host Community. Articles should be properly protected during transport. 5. Judging: THE JUDGE S DECISION IS FINAL. All articles will be judged independently using a point system. A possible 100 points can be earned - 50 points for General Appearance, Impact, Color; 20 points for Design (finishing details, outside); and 30 points for Workmanship (judged from the inside). Quilts will be awarded 50 points for Design & Artistic Merit and 50 points for Workmanship. First & second place ribbons will be awarded to the article(s) with the most points within each section. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to the top three (3) articles with the most points in each Class. 6. If the quality of an article does not warrant a prize, even in the absence of competition, no ribbon shall be awarded. 7. If an article is clearly entered in the wrong class the committee of the Arts & Crafts event has the right to move it to the correct class. If possible, the participant should be notified of the change 8. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor. 9. Articles will be accepted at the host venue on Monday and Tuesday at a time determined by the event chair. Judging will take place on Tuesday afternoon, with the medals being presented at a predetermined location on Wednesday. Articles may be picked up between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. 17

18 10. Claim tickets to identify articles may be sent out following receipt of registration form and fee. These must be attached to your article in plain view before the article will be accepted for display and judging. 11. Soiled, unfinished, or previously worn articles will not be accepted. 12. All Arts & Crafts entries must have been completed since the participant/crafter has turned 55 and has not been previously displayed at the 55 Plus Games. 13. Every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of articles submitted including security on site and careful handling, however, the 55 Plus Games or Games Host Committee can not be held responsible for lost or damaged articles. 14. All photos must be mounted on stiff paper or cardboard-like material to be able to display photos properly. Photos not mounted will be disqualified. DISPLAY OPPORTUNITIES The Arts and Crafts event at the 55 Plus Games provides a great opportunity for new craft ideas and original works, which do not fit into any of our categories, to be displayed. This is also considered an educational opportunity and any display items must be accompanied by a brief typed explanation and/or history. All display items are subject to space availability and approval by the Arts and Crafts Event Chair. RIBBONS/MEDALS Red and blue ribbons will be awarded for first and second place respectively in each section. Gold, silver and bronze medals will then be awarded for first, second and third place respectively in each Class. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time. 18

19 ARTS & CRAFTS CLASSIFICATIONS KNITTING CLASS 1 QUILTS CLASS 4 Section: Section: KNIT01 Afghan QLTS01 Created by a group KNIT02 Table cloth or Bedspread QLTS02 Crib quilt KNIT03 Child or Adult sweater or vest QLTS03 Hand pieced, hand quilted KNIT04 Adult shawl, stole or lap robe QLTS04 Machine pieced, hand quilted KNIT05 Baby shawl or crib cover QLTS05 Machine pieced, machine quilted KNIT06 Baby clothing QLTS06 Hand appliqué, hand quilted KNIT07 Stuffed Toy QLTS07 Machine appliqué, hand quilted KNIT08 Mitts or socks or gloves QLTS08 Machine appliqué, machine quilted KNIT09 Set with scarf & tam or mitts QLTS09 Machine appliqué, machine quilted KNIT10 Slippers, pot holders, tea cozy QLTS10 Printed panel or kit KNIT11 Cushion complete with form KNIT12 Doily under 24 AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS 5 KNIT13 Miscellaneous All photos must be mounted; photos may be The following sizes: 4x6 or 5x7 only CROCHET CLASS 2 Section: Section: PHOT01 Collection of 5 colour snaps - theme CRCH01 Afghan PHOT02 Collection of 3 candid snaps CRCH02 Tablecloth or bedspread of 1 to 4 people CRCH03 Cape, shawl, stole, or lap robe PHOT03 Manitoba s nature: one print, CRCH04 Child or adult sweater or vest (rainbow, clouds, river, prairie, etc) CRCH05 Baby shawl or crib cover PHOT04 Flower(s): one print CRCH06 Baby clothing PHOT05 Sports: one print of any sport CRCH07 Stuffed toy CRCH08 Table covers: place mats, runners WALL HANGING & RUGS CLASS 6 CRCH09 Slippers, pot holders, tea cozy Section: CRCH10 Cushion complete with form WALL01 Latch hook: kit CRCH11 Doily under 24 WALL02 Latch hook: own design CRCH12 Miscellaneous WALL03 Woven WALL04 Quilted article NEEDLEWORK CLASS 3 WALL05 Wooden article Section: WALL06 Hooked rug: kit NDLW01 Petit Point WALL07 Hooked rug: own design NDLW02 Needlepoint WALL08 Woven rug NDLW03 Cross Stitch WALL09 Miscellaneous NDLW04 Crewel NDLW05 Embroidery NDLW06 Smocking NDLW07 Plastic Grid NDLW08 Miscellaneous 19

20 FINE ARTS CLASS 7 All pictures must be framed. Section: FINE01 Original painting: acrylic FINE02 Original painting: oil FINE03 Original painting: watercolour FINE04 Papertole no feathering FINE05 Papertole feathering FINE06 Pastel Drawing DOLLS & TOYS CLASS 8 MISCELLANEOUS CLASS 10 Section: Section: TOYS01 Stuffed animal or doll MISC01 Fabric picture frame or photo album TOYS02 Mop doll other than a kit MISC02 Stained glass TOYS03 Dolls make from a kit MISC03 Decorated clothing: painted, appliqué, TOYS04 Doll in any national costume studs, foil, etc. TOYS05 Purchased Doll: dressed MISC04 Fabric boxes TOYS06 Room setting for doll house MISC05 Decorated accessories: wreaths, (pieces must be secured) baskets, dried arrangements, etc. TOYS07 Miscellaneous MISC06 Jewelry: must be mounted MISC07 Article of wheat weaving or corn husk WOODWORKING, MISC08 Article of Folk Art: painted eggs, wall CARVING & WHITTLING CLASS 9 plaque, shelf sitter, etc. Section: MISC09 Collection of 4 Christmas articles, tree WDCW01 Whittled pieces skirt, candle holders, ornaments, etc. WDCW02 Relief carving MISC10 Leather work WDCW03 Birds MISC11 Recycled craft: item made from recycled WDCW04 Animals materials (please note what the item(s) WDCW05 Human figure were previously used for) WDCW06 Furniture MISC12 Pottery & Ceramics WDCW07 Toys or games MISC13 Swedish Weaving WDCW08 Doll houses: unfurnished WDCW09 Bird house or feeder WDCW10 Home accessory (ie. Lamp, Ornament, etc.) WDCW11 Miscellaneous 20

21 Manitoba 55 Plus Games ELIGIBILITY CARPET BOWLING (TEAM EVENT) OPEN Participants do not have to qualify through regional play-offs. Entries must be sent directly to the ALCOA-MB Games office. Entry forms are available through the office or website. EVENT CLASSIFICATION Teams of 4, (four males, four females, or a mixed team): Cues & Non-Cues. (Cues: If at least one person on the team uses a cue the team must enter the cues category.) MINIMUM # OF ENTRIES RECOMMENDED: 3 teams/category. RULES & REGULATIONS 1. There will be 2 players from each team at each end of the carpet who will play 2 balls each, alternating with a member the opposing team (A1, B1, A1, B1, A2, B2, A2, B2) 2. Games will consist of 8 ends or 30 minutes of play, whichever comes first. 3. Teams will not change ends. 4. Teams will flip a coin for choice of balls, the team using the red balls will deliver first. 5. A captain and co-captain of each team will play at opposite ends of the carpet. These people shall wear identifying ribbons. 6. Both teams will count score at the end of each end, both teams can score. The team counting the most points on an end will have first delivery on the next end. On a tying end, teams will alternate. 7. The Jack is placed on the centre spot at the beginning of each end. When a ball displaces the Jack and is directly on the centre or near it preventing the Jack from being placed back on the centre spot, the Jack shall be placed directly on the vertical axis closest to the centre spot. The ball will be behind the horizontal axis running through the house. At no time should the ball be placed in the top half of the house. 21

22 8. A ball running beyond the toe line is dead. Balls that do not go completely over the hog line are removed from the carpet, unless it makes contact with a ball legally in play. 9. Players requesting the option of sitting in a chair or using cues to deliver the ball must do so throughout the whole game. 10. Players must stand behind the toe line between the hash marks to deliver the ball. 11. All players must release the ball before the centre of the house (this point will be marked on each carpet) 11. WARM UP TIME; Each player will be allowed to throw 2 balls during the designated warm up time which will not exceed 5 minutes. This will be supervised by the scorekeeper in each lane. 12. The use of Cues is optional. Cues must not exceed more than one (1) meter in length. The toe line for those participants using a cue will be two (2) feet behind the existing toe line. 13. Hash marks will be added to the carpets, 14 inches on each side of the centre line. Players must release the ball while standing within these marks. SCORING Inner circle is worth 3 points, middle circle is worth 2 points, and outer circle is worth 1 point. A ball not completely inside the line of the circle counts in the next circle. NO balls shall be removed until both team representatives are satisfied with the score and it is recorded on the score sheet. Each captain will sign the score sheet following the game. DEFINITIONS HOUSE - The rings at either end of the carpet (as in curling). OFFICIALS There will be a head judge identified at the start of the tournament. Scorekeepers or referees will be provided for each lane. EQUIPMENT Carpets will be regulation size, and balls will not be biased. Equipment will be supplied by the Host Community. Players using cues will supply their own cues. 22

23 TOURNAMENT DRAW A round robin or multi division round robin will be played, depending on the number of entries. TWO DIVISION ROUND ROBIN Play-off Elimination Draw: First in Pool A vs. second in Pool B First in Pool B vs. second in Pool A The winners from this will go on to play a game to determine first and second place. The losing teams will play a game to determine third place. THREE OR MORE DIVISION ROUND ROBIN The top team from each division will play in a round robin to determine first, second and third place. SINGLE DIVISION ROUND ROBIN: (7 teams or less) The top three teams will play-off (round robin) to determine first, second, and third place. TIE BREAKING SYSTEM 1. GAME: If a game is tied at the end of 8 ends, the teams will play two extra ends until the tie is broken and continue until the tie is broken. 2. DIVISION STANDINGS: In the event two teams are tied in division standings, the winner of the previous meeting will advance. If more than two teams are tied within a division then points for and against will determine the division winner, the team with the most points will advance. If a team has won by default, then the average points for and the average points against of the games that they have played will determine the score to be awarded for the defaulted game. MEDALS Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first second, and third place. Four (4) medals per team will be presented. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time. 23

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25 Manitoba 55 Plus Games ELIGIBILITY CONTRACT BRIDGE (PARTNER EVENT) PLAY-OFF First, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth place teams from each region will be eligible to take part at the provincial level. If for some reason teams placing in the top six are not able to take part then the seventh, eighth place teams etc. will be approached. AT NO TIME WILL A REGION BE ABLE TO REPLACE A TEAM WITH ONE THAT DID NOT TAKE PART IN THE REGIONAL FINALS. Exception: not enough participation in one region to hold a regional play-off. EVENT CLASSIFICATION ONE classification - teams of two, (two males, two females, or a mixed team). Each region is allowed to send 6 teams, 12 people. MINIMUM # OF ENTRIES RECOMMENDED: 10 Teams RULES & REGULATIONS Rules on Contract Bridge as printed in Hoyle's Rules of Games, Third Revised Edition, edited by Morehead and Mott-Smith, will apply with the following amendments; 1. At the beginning of the tournament each team will be designated either an "A" team or a "B" team. The teams designated "A" will always move no matter if they win or lose. 2. When you win a game, you remain vulnerable to the end of that set of 4 hands. 3. GAME BONUSES: For a fast game - made in one hand points (if you have a leg on and bid and make a game, count 500 points for a quick game plus the amount of the leg) For a slow game - made in 2 or more hands points. 50 points for a part score at the end of 4 hands 4. PENALTIES FOR UNDER TRICKS: 50 for each trick, 100/trick if vulnerable. 25

26 5. PENALTY FOR RENEGING is 2 tricks. Reneging: Failure to follow suit when it is possible and not correcting the error before the next cards are played. 6. IF DOUBLED, NOT VULNERABLE UNDER TRICKS COST: 100 for down 1, 300 for down 2, 500 for down 3, 800 for down 4, 1100 for down 5, etc. 7. IF DOUBLED AND VULNERABLE UNDER TRICKS COST: 200 for down 1, 500 for down 2, 800 for down 3, etc. 8. BONUSES: Overtricks-doubled: 100/trick. Doubled & vulnerable- 200/trick Bonuses for making a double contract REDOUBLING: A. A redoubled contract bid and made is twice the value of a doubled contract. B. A redoubled overtrick is twice the value of a doubled overtrick C. A redoubled under trick is twice the value of a doubled under trick D. The bonus for making a redoubled contract is the same as that of a doubled contract: HONORS: Any 4-100, all 5-150, if no trump-4 aces-150. Honors must be declared on or before the end of each hand. 11. SLAM BONUSES: Small-not vulnerable 500, Small- vulnerable 750. Grand - not vulnerable 1,000, Grand - vulnerable-1, If all four players pass, the cards automatically go to the next player to deal. This does not count as a hand. 13. A half hour time limit will be in place for four hands. Players will be notified at the 20 minute mark. 14. UNNECESSARY TALKING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. OFFICIALS There will be a head judge and people to pick up the score sheets for the tournament. 26

27 EQUIPMENT All equipment will be supplied by the Host Committee. TYPE OF DRAW A total of 24 hands will be played, against 6 sets of opponents. (6x4 hands = 24 hands). High score after 24 hands will be declared the winner. TIE BREAKING SYSTEM If two teams are tied with total points at the end of the tournament a sudden victory play-off will take place (4 hands will be played). MEDALS Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place, respectively. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time. 27

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30 Manitoba 55 Plus Games CRIBBAGE (PARTNER EVENT) PLAY-OFF (INDIVIDUAL EVENT) PLAY-OFF Players can qualify for both the partner event and the singles event. ELIGIBILITY First, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth place teams from each region will be eligible to take part at the provincial level. If for some reason teams placing in the top six are not able to go to the finals then the seventh, eighth place teams etc. will be approached. AT NO TIME WILL A REGION BE ABLE TO REPLACE A TEAM WITH ONE THAT DID NOT TAKE PART IN THE REGIONAL FINALS. Exception: not enough participation in one region to hold a regional play-off. EVENT CLASSIFICATION TEAM: ONE classification - teams of two, (two males, two females, or a mixed team). Each region is allowed to send 6 teams, 12 people. INDIVIDUAL: For individual, each region is allowed to send six players. MINIMUM # OF ENTRIES RECOMMENDED Team: 10 Individual: 20 RULES & REGULATIONS Rules on Cribbage as printed in Hoyle's Rules of Games, Third Revised Edition, edited by Morehead and Mott-Smith will apply with the following amendments: 1. At the start of the tournament each team will be designated an "A" team or a "B" team. The teams designated "A" will always move no matter if they have won or lost. 2. Players will draw cards for deal, the lowest card deals first. Cards will be cut from left of dealer; the player cutting the deck MUST not expose the card cut. 3. Scores must be pegged strictly in order, hand of opponent left of the dealer, then the hand of the dealer's partner, the other opponent, the dealers hand, and crib. 30

31 4. Misdeal: There must be a new deal by the same dealer if a card is found faced in the pack, if a card is exposed in dealing, or if the pack be found imperfect. 5. Wrong number of cards: If one hand (not crib) is found to have the wrong number of cards after laying away the crib the other hands and crib being correct, a misdeal is declared and cards are re-dealt by the one who misdealt the hand. 6. Error in pegging: If a player places a peg short of the amount to which he is entitled, he may not correct his error after he has played the next card. If he pegs more than his announced score, the error must be corrected on demand at any time before the play resumes. 7. A twenty minute time limit will be in place. After a full game (121 points) or twenty minutes (whichever occurs first), players will sign their opponents score cards & their own. 8. Unnecessary talking is not allowed. 9. Muggins rules will not apply. CRIBBAGE COURTESIES 1. Players are not to touch their opponents cards or pegs during play. OFFICIALS There will be a head judge identified at the start of the tournament. Score sheets will be picked up after every game. EQUIPMENT Cards, crib boards and score sheets will be provided by the Host Community. TYPE OF DRAW A total of 8 games will be played, against 8 sets of opponents. After every game, team "A" will move. Highest scores after 8 games will be declared the winners. TIE BREAKING SYSTEM If two teams are tied with total points at the end of the tournament a sudden victory play-off will take place, a sudden victory game will be played. MEDALS Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place respectively. All members of the winning teams will receive a medal. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time. 31

32 Manitoba 55 Plus Games ELIGIBILITY DUPLICATE BRIDGE (PARTNER EVENT) OPEN EVENT Participants do not have to qualify through regional play-offs. Entries must be sent directly to the ALCOA-MB Games office. Entry forms may be obtained from the office or website. EVENT CLASSIFICATION ONE classification - teams of two (two males, two females, or a mixed team). MINIMUM # OF ENTRIES RECOMMENDED: 10 Teams RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Vulnerability will be indicated for each hand on the duplicate board Bonus 500 for vulnerable game 300 for not vulnerable game 50 points for part score 2. PENALTIES FOR UNDER TRICKS 50 for each trick not vulnerable 100/trick if vulnerable 3. IF DOUBLED, NON-VULNERABLE UNDER TRICKS COST 100 for down for down for down for down for down 5, etc 4. IF DOUBLED AND VULNERABLE UNDER TRICKS COST 200 for down for down for down 3, etc 5. BONUSES. Overtricks doubled: 100/trick. Doubled and vulnerable: 200/trick. Bonused for making a doubled contract

33 6. REDOUBLING A. A redoubled contract bid and made is twice the value of a doubled contract. B. A redoubled overtrick is twice the value of a doubled overtrick C. A redoubled under trick is twice the value of a doubled under trick D. The bonus for making a redoubled contract is twice the bonus of a doubled contract 7. HONORS are not counted in duplicate bridge 8. SLAM BONUSES: Small, not vulnerable 500 Small, vulnerable 750 Grand, not vulnerable 1000 Grand, vulnerable If all four players pass the board will be scored as passed 0 for both teams. OFFICIALS There will be an American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) Director who will do the scoring and make all rulings on any fractions such as reneges, lead and bid out of turn, etc, according to ACBL Laws of Duplicate Bridge. The Director should be called if any infractions occurs. Volunteers will be there to assign seats, pick up scores, etc EQUIPMENT Equipment will be supplied by the Host Committee or arranged with the Director (ie. Computer for scoring purposes). TYPE OF DRAW A total of at least 22 hands will be played if the movement allows, usually with 2 or 3 boards per round. Mitchell movement (North-South pairs stationary) should be used unless there are insufficient pairs when the Howell movement should be used. Bridge is a timed event. For 2 boards the time limit is 15 minutes, for 3 boards it is 20 minutes. TIE BREAKING SYSTEM If 2 pairs are tied in match points, the tie will be broken according to ACBL Duplicate Bridge rules. MEDALS Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place, respectively. Medals will be presented immediately following the event or at a central location at a predetermined time. 33

34 Manitoba 55 Plus Games FLOOR CURLING (TEAM EVENT) OPEN EVENT ELIGIBILITY Participants do not have to qualify through regional play-offs. Entries must be sent directly to the ALCOA-MB Games office. Entry forms may be obtained from the office or website. EVENT CLASSIFICATION Teams of 4 (four males, four females, or a mixed team): Cues & Non-Cues Cues: If more than one person on the team uses a cue the team must enter the cues category. If only one person on the team uses a cue, they may enter either the Cue or Non-Cue category. However, if they enter the Non-Cue category, the person using the cue must play in the lead position throughout the Games. MINIMUM # OF ENTRIES RECOMMENDED: 10 Teams Total. RULES & REGULATIONS Governing rules: ASCSRA established rules. 1. The length of the playing surface will be 36 ft. long and 8 ft. wide. 2. A game will be 8 ends or one hour in length, whichever comes first. Teams will be warned by a bell or buzzer at 55 minutes and all teams must finish the end they are currently playing. If no rock has been thrown then that end WILL NOT be played. 3. The entire cue must not exceed more than one (1) meter in length. The toe line for those participants using a cue will be two (2) feet behind the existing toe line. 4. One of the thirds shall toss a coin to determine which rink shall play first or last in the first end OR choose color of rock. 5. No change of players position shall be made once the game has started. 6. The rock will be delivered by the handle ONLY from a standing, kneeling or sitting position which ever is easier for the player. No steps or slides are permitted. Players sitting, must sit behind the toe line. The rock must be delivered from inside the hash marks on the toe line, however the chair may be outside the hash marks. Players kneeling or standing must be behind the toe line 34

35 and within the hash marks. A player may not pick up his/her rock until it is his/her turn to deliver. All r ocks must be delivered from inside the hash marks. The player must also be positioned inside the hash marks upon delivery; foot guidelines are provided for right and left handed players. 7. A. The lead will deliver the rock first, followed by the second, third, then skip. Each player will throw two rocks, alternating with a player from the other team. A team MUST throw all eight rocks. When it is the skips turn to throw, the third will act as skip. B. A Skip may throw the Third s stones and the Third will then throw the Skip s stones throughout the entire game. This must be declared at the beginning of the game. No changing back and forth. 8. The skip, while directing play, must not touch his/her team's nor his/her opponents' rocks during play. 9. ROCKS SHALL BE TAKEN FROM PLAY IF: a. the player steps on or over the toe line. b. the rock strikes the side or end lines. c. the rock does not completely cross the hog line. NOTE: if the rock being delivered strikes another rock that is just immediately over the hog line, that rock being delivered is in play even though it may not be completely over the hog line. d. the rock is completely over the toe-line. NOTE: rocks resting between the circle and the toe-line are still in play. e. a rock being delivered comes to rest on its edge, handle, or another rock. NOTE: a rock delivered rolling or upside down is termed an illegal delivery. A rock being delivered on its handle rights itself before crossing the hog line it is considered to be in play. The skip should make every effort to remove illegal rocks before they contact other rocks. f. if a rock is delivered legally but is overturned AFTER striking a rock in play, the overturned rock must be removed and all other rocks will remain in their positions. 10. If a skip accidentally moves a rock, then that rock shall be placed as close as possible to the original position. If the skips cannot agree on any of the above circumstances then the Games umpire will make a final decision. 11. SCORING: the team with rock(s) closest to the "button" scores, only one team can score per end. Rocks beyond the outer circle do not count. The team that scores in an end will deliver first rock in the next end. If there is no score in an end, the team that scored in the previous end will deliver first. The thirds are 35

36 responsible for deciding and reporting the score to the scorekeeper if one is provided. 12. A. The house will be cleaned and re-waxed as determined by the head official. B. For safety reasons the wax will be applied to the playing surface only (1foot in front of the none cue toe line to 1foot in front of the other none cue toe line). C. All stones are to be delivered from (on) the playing surface only. The cue toe line box is not part of the playing surface and should not be waxed. Cue stones are to be shot from the end of the playing surface and not from within the Toe line box. 13. If a situation occurs where one team member is unable to participate the team may play with 3 players. The lead and second will each throw 3 rocks. Once a game has begun with 3 players, the missing player must sit out the entire game. The missing player may rejoin the team in any further games in the tournament as long as they are there at the start of the game. 14. The lead, second and third must stay at the back of the rink until after the third s rocks have been delivered. 15. No noise or talking will be permitted while a player is throwing a rock. Courtesies of curling apply. 16. Shoes must be worn (no heels). 17. PRACTICE THROWS; each player is allowed to throw 2 rocks during the designated warm up time which will not exceed 5 minutes per team. Warm up times will be supervised by the scorekeeper or referee. 18. All players, including the skip are not allowed on the playing surface at any time. 19. SUBSTITUTION: A registered alternate can be placed in any position other than skip. 20. If a player starts a game with a cue then that player must use the cue throughout the game. If a player starts a game without a cue then the cue must not be used by that player in that game. FLOOR CURLING COURTESIES 1. Players will not shoot excessive speed shots. Head official will issue a warning; subsequent incidents will result in a one (1) point penalty. OFFICIALS There will be a head judge identified at the start of the tournament. Scorekeepers will be provided for each game. 36