MARIKINA CITY 6TH ASEAN SCHOOL GAMES 2014 ASEAN SCHOOLS SPORTS COUNCIL GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL GAMES

1. Rules & Regulations

All ASSC Championships will be played under the current official Rules adopted by the respective International Sports Federations, the Constitution of the ASSC and these General Rules and Regulations of the ASSC.

2. Eligibility

2.1. Each country is allowed to send only one boys‟ and one girls‟ team.

2.2. Players must only be 18 years of age or younger as on 1st January of the year of the Games (i.e. Players were born in 1996 or later will be eligible for the 6h ASG in 2014)

2.3. Players must be full- time bona fide students of schools/junior colleges of the respective countries. Players who are citizen of country „A‟ but studying full-time in country „B‟ can only represent country „B‟.

2.4. Polytechnic / University students will not be allowed to take part.

3. Composition of Contingent

3.1. Each contingent shall comprise the following :

Table 1 - Composition of Contingent (Officials*)

Category Officials No. of Pax A Senior Ministry of Officials (SMO) 2 B Chef-De-Mission (CDM) 1

C Deputy Chef-De-Mission (Dy CDM) 1: If less than or equal to 150 athletes 2: If more than 150 athletes 3: If less than or equal to 150 athletes

D Secretariat 4: If more than 150 athletes E Medical/Support Team 3 F Media 3

*: Not including Team Managers, Coaches and Referees Table 2 - Composition of Contingent (Team Managers, Coaches, Referees & student Athletes)

GAMES OFFICIALS PARTICIPANTS Track and Field 2 officials : Up to 10 competitors Boys & Girls 3 officials : Exceeding 10 and up to 20 (mandatory ASG competittors 5 officials : Exceeding 20 and sport) up to 28 competittors 6 officials : Exceeding 28 and up to 35 competittors Max number of participants : 35 3 officials + 1 umpire (1 team) 12 boys (Boys and Girls) 4 officials + 1 umpire (2 teams) 6 girls (mandatory ASG sport) 2 officials (1 team) 5 boys (Boys & Girls) 3 officials (2 teams) 4 girls (mandatory ASG sport) 2 officials (1 team) 8 boys (Boys and Girls) 4 officials (2 teams) 8 girls (mandatory ASG sport) 2 officials : Up to 10 competitors Boys & Girls 3 officials : Exceeding 10 and up to 20 (mandatory ASG competittors 5 officials : Exceeding 20 and sport) up to 28 competittors 6 officials : Exceeding 28 and up to 35 competittors Max number of participants : 35 3 officials + 1 referee (1 team) 12 boys (Boys and Girls) 5 officials + 1 referee (2 teams) 12 girls Artistics 3 officials + 1 AG or RG judge (1 team AG: 5 boys / 5 girls (Boys & Girls) 4 officials + 2 AG judges or 1 AG judge & 1 RG RG: 4 girls Gymnastics judge (2 teams) Rhythmic (Boys & 6 officials + 2 AG judges & 1 RG judge (3 Girls) teams) Table 2 officials + 1 umpire (1 team) 6 boys (Boys and Girls) 4 officials + 1 umpire (2 teams) 6 girls Tennis 2 officials (1 team) 8 boys (Boys and Girls) 4 officials (2 teams) 8 girls 3 officials + 1 umpire (1 team) 12 boys (Boys and Girls) 5 officials + 1 umpire (2 teams) 12 girls 3 officials (1 team) + referee 6 boys (Boys and Girls) 4 officials (2 teams) + referee 4 girls

4. Referees, Umpires and Judges

4.1 For games where referees, umpires or judges are mandatory i.e. Basketball, Gymnastics, Sepak Takraw, and Volleyball, participating countries would have to pay the host USD $200 per person in cash if they are unable to bring them along. In addition, participating countries cannot replace them with another official.

4.2 All referees, umpires and judges must have, at the minimum, current national certification in the respective games.

5. Chef-De-Mission (CDM) Meeting and Official Drawing of lots for Fixtures

5.1 A Chef-de-Mission (CDM) Meeting shall be organized by the host country at least 2 months before the commencement of the Games

5.2 At the CDM Meeting, the following shall be provided by the host country:

• Confirmed dates of the Games

• Site visits to the competition venues and accommodation

• Competition schedules

• Regulations (General and Specific Rules for each sport)

5.3 The official drawing of lots for the fixtures for the tournament shall be conducted during the CDM Meeting

6. Board and Lodging and Local Transportation

6.1 All teams including referees, umpires and judges will be provided with free board and lodging and local transportation for the period 2 days before the start of the first day of competition and 2 day after the last day of competition for the Games.

6.2 Participating contingents wishing to bring contingent officials and support staff (excluding SMO, CDM & Dy CDM) over and above the designated numbers allocated for each delegation shall be liable to pay a minimum of USD $50 in cash per person per day or as stated by the host country, based on the recovery of costs for the extra expenses for board, lodging and transportation. All additional requests are subjected to availability of services

7. Participation Fees

7.1 Participation fees of USD $800 per game would be imposed. Team games with boys and girls teams would be considered as 2 games. Payment of Participation fee, in cash, must reach be paid on or before the Chef-De-Mission Meeting.

8. Insurance and Medical Expenses

8.1 Participating countries are required to arrange for their own medical insurance coverage during the Games. Medical Expenses, if any, are to be borne by the respective teams.

8.2 Only first aid services at the competition venues and the Games Village will be provided by the host.

9. Dates of Competition

9.1 The period of the Games shall be fixed by the host country and member countries should be informed at least six month before the event.

10. Training Sessions for Participating Teams before Competitions

10.1 The host country shall arrange at least one training session for each participating team prior to the competitions.

10.2 Where possible, the host country will try to accommodate requests for more training sessions.

11. Prizes

11.1 For team games, prizes will be awarded to the Champion, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up (Sepak Takraw, Basketball, and Volleyball)

11.2 For individual games, prizes will be awarded to the Champion, 1st and 2nd runners-up. (Track & Field, Gymnastics and Swimming)

11.3 For Badminton and Table Tennis, prizes will be awarded to the Champion, 1st and two 2nd runners-up; except in the event of a round Robin team competition format, in which case only the top 3 prizes will be awarded.

11.4 All participants shall be awarded with Certificates of Participation.

12. Closing Dates and Submission of Entries

12.1 Member countries are obliged to respond promptly to the “Confirmation of Participation”, followed by the “Entry by Numbers” Form. 12.2 The submission of the official “Entry by Name” Form, Registration “Accreditation” Form, and “Flight Schedule” Form must meet the dead-line given by the host country.

12.3 For any particular sport to be contested, participation from four or more countries is required.

13. Proof Of Identity

13.1 All competitors shall have to identity themselves before the championships through their individual passport or identity card.

14. Other Matters

All matters not provided for under any of the Rules and Regulations (General or Specific) shall be dealt with by the Technical or Organizing Committee whose decision shall be final.