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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR TRACK & FIELD
1. General
1.1. The competition, unless otherwise stated in these Rules and Regulations, shall be governed by the 2012–2013 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Rules. 1.2. In matters not provided for, decisions shall rest with the Technical and/or the Organizing Committee.
2. Composition of Team
2.1 Each contingent of participating country shall consist of not more than 35 competitors and 6 officials based on the following ratio: Up to 10 competitors : 2 Officials Exceeding 10 and up to 20 competitors : 3 Officials Exceeding 20 and up to 28 competitors : 5 Officials Exceeding 28 and up to 35 competitors : 6 Officials
3. Evens: 34 EVENTS
EVENTS BOYS GIRLS 100 m √ √ 200 m √ √ 400 m √ √ 800 m √ √ 1,500 m √ √ 100 m hurdles (0.838m hurdle height) X √ 110 m hurdles (0.991m hurdle height) √ X 400 m Hurdles - boys (0.914m hurdle height) √ X - girls (0.762m hurdle height) X √ 4x 100m Relay √ √ 4x 400m Relay √ √ 3,000 m Steeplechase √ X 3,000 m run X √
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5,000 m run √ X Long Jump √ √ Triple Jump √ √ High Jump √ √ Discus (B.1.5 kg) (G. 1 kg) √ √ Shot Put (B. 5 kg) (G. 4 kg) √ √ Pole Vault X √ Javelin (B. 700g) (G. 600g) √ √ TOTAL 17 17
4. Entries
4.1. For each Individual Event, each country may enter a maximum of TWO (2) competitors.However, there is no limit to the number of events an athlete may compete in. No substitution of competitor is allowed. 4.2. For each Relay Event, each country may enter only ONE (1) team with a maximum of SIX (6), inclusive of TWO (2) reserve, athletes. Only those athletes who are registered in the Relay Event can take part.
5. Preliminary Rounds
5.1 Preliminary rounds (heats) shall be held for Track Events when the number of competitors is too large to allow the competition to be conducted satisfactorily in a single round (final). Where preliminary rounds are held, all competitors must compete in and qualify through such rounds. 5.2 Preliminary rounds shall be held for Field Events. The top eight (8) competitors will continue in the final round. This applies to all Field Events except the pole vault and the high jump events. In the final round, the reverse ranking order will apply. (IAAF rule book)
6. Competition Procedures
6.1 Warm Up Competitors will warm up for their events in the practice track. No warming up shall be done within the competition arena. 6.2 Reporting 6.2.1 Competitors should be ready for their events within the competition venue 30-45 minutes before scheduled starting time as printed in the programme. First call
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will be made 45 minutes for Field Events and 30 minutes for Track Events before the time stated in the programme. Competitors should state their participation to the Stewards at the call room area. 6.2.2 The Final call will be made 25 minutes for Field Events and 10 minutes for Track Events. Competitors should be in the roll call station. 6.2.3 A competitor will not be accepted if he/she reports at the start area without first reporting to the Stewards at the call room area. This goes for both the Track and Field Events. 6.3 Commands The word of command for the starts are “On Your Mark”, “Set” and when all are set and ready, the pistol shall be fired. 6.4 Number Tags Competitors must wear their number tags. They should be prominently displayed on the chest and back, except in the High Jump and Pole Vault events where one number may be worn on the chest or back only. 6.5 Track Events Competitors shall take lanes on the tracks in the order as indicated in the program and cannot run in another heat if the competitor has missed his/her event. 6.6 Field Events Competitors shall take their trials in the order in which their names are printed in the programme, unless the referee decides to alter that order (Rule 180.5). 6.7 The Organizing Committee will provide all the equipments/implements to be used in the competition. The use of personal equipment is not permitted, provided it is handed over to the Organizing Committee at the Team Managers‟ Meeting and the equipment complies with conditions laid in Rule 183 of the I.A.A.F Handbook. 6.8 Owing to the track being made of a synthetic material, nails (spikes) on shoes should not be longer than 9mm, less than 11 nails, except for the Javelin and High Jump, where spikes of up to a maximum of 12mm are permitted. 6.9 Timing Full automatic timing and photo finish equipment shall be used to record the official timing. 6.10 High Jump In the High Jump event, raising the bar will be done at the following successive heights: Boys‟ Practice: 1.75m, 1.95m Start: 1.80m, 1,85m, 1.90m, 1.95m, 1.98m, 2.01m, 2.04m, 2.07m, 2.09, 2.11m and so on Girls‟ Practice: 1.40m, 1.50m Start: 1.45m, 1.50m, 1.55m, 1.60m, 1,63m, 1.66m, 1.69m, 1.72m, 1.74m, 1.76m and so on
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7. Protest
7.1 All protests must be submitted in writing to the Referee by the Team Manager only. 7.2 Protest concerning the results or conduct of an event shall be made within 30 minutes of the official announcement of the results of that event and shall be accompanied by a deposit of US$100 or its equivalent which will be forfeited if the appeal is not allowed. 7.3 If conditions causing a potential protest are noted prior to a competition, the protest must be lodged before the signal to start is given. 7.4 The Referee shall consider all protests. The Team Manager may appeal to the Jury of Appeal if the protesting party is not satisfied with the Referee‟s decision. The decision of the Jury of Appeal is final. 7.5 In the Field events, if an athlete makes an immediate oral protest against having a trial judge 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 right of all concerned.
8. Jury of Appeal
8.1 The Jury of Appeal shall comprise a Chairman, who is nominated from the host country. The other members will comprise of a Team Manager from each participating country except for the teams involved in the protest. 8.2 Each member is allowed one vote, including the Chairman. A member will not be allowed to cast a vote if the interest of the country is involved.
9. Competitors’ Enclosure
No person other than the Technical Officials on duty and participating competitors will be allowed in the competition arena. They should leave the competition arena immediately after the event. Technical Officials not on duty are requested to sit in the enclosure for officials.
10. Amendments
The 6th ASEAN Schools Games Organizing Committee shall have the right to delete, add to or amend the rules and regulations laid down herein.
ADDENDUM: The details of the following events must be discussed during the preliminary coaches‟ meeting.
1. Pole Vault: starting height 2. Triple Jump: take off board
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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR BADMINTON
1. General
1.1. The 6th ASEAN Schools Games Organizing Committee, unless otherwise stated in these Rules and Regulations, will apply The Laws of Badminton and Regulations 2013/2014 of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) in the competition.
1.2. Every situation is not in the regulations, will be determined by the Organizing Committee / Technical
1.3. Shuttlecocks to be used in the competition shall be BWF approved type RSL Tourney 1.
2. Composition of Team
Each country is allowed to register one (1) boy‟s team with a maximum of eight (8) players and one (1) girl‟s team also with a maximum of eight (8) players and the officials based on the following ratio:
1 Team : 2 Officials
2 Teams : 4 Officials
3. Competition Format
3.1. The Individual Events shall be based on the knock-out-system.
3.2. The Team Events at the preliminary rounds shall be organized on a Group League System. Where entries are grouped, each group shall have a minimum of three (3) countries competing. (See Table 1)
Table 1: Group League System Number Group A Group B Remarks of Teams 4 to 5 4 to 5 The championship will be played in a one group round Robin format. 6 to 8 3 to 4 3 to 4 Grouping will be determined by drawing of lots. In the event of 7 teams participating, the host country shall have privilege to place its team in either group. The top 2 teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
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3.3. For the semi-finals, the champion and runner-up of each group shall enter into a criss- cross competition. The winner of group A will meet the runner-up of group B and vice- versa.
3.4. The winners of the two semi-finals shall then play at the finals to decide the champion and runner-up. The losers of the two semi-finals will be placed Third Places.
4. Individual Events
4.1. Each country is allowed to register two (2) entries per event. The events are: Boys‟ Singles, Girls‟ Singles, Boys‟ Doubles, Girls‟ Doubles and Mixed Doubles.
4.2. Each player is not allowed to participate in more than two (2) events.
4.3. Confirmations of participating competitors shall be made again at the Team Manager‟s Meeting.
5. Team Events
5.1. Each participating country shall be permitted to enter One (1) boy‟s team (minimum 4 players – maximum 8 players) and one (1) girl‟s team (minimum 4 players – maximum 8 players) in the competition.
5.2. Each tie consists of three (3) singles and two (2) doubles. No players shall play in more than one (1) singles and one (1) doubles match.
5.3. The order of play will be as follows: First singles - first doubles - second singles - second doubles - third singles.
5.4. Any player participating in two matches is entitled to a minimum interval of 30 minutes between them.
5.5. Each tie shall be decided by the combined results of three (3) singles and two (2) doubles matches.
5.6. One hour before the commencement of the play of each tie, the Team Manager shall give composition of this team to the Referee. The composition of the team for each tie shall be selec/ted from the players previous nominated.No substitution shall be allowed under any circumstances after the tie has commenced.
5.7. In group play, all five matches of each tie shall be played.
5.8. In non-group play, each tie shall be stopped when the tie is decided.
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6. Clothing:
6.1. In Team Events, the players must wear team colors. That is, each player must wear the same color and design of shirts and shorts (or equivalent articles of clothing) throughout a tie. Country name on back of shirt is mandatory.
6.2. In Individual Events, Country name and Player name (optional) on back of shirt is mandatory. In Doubles event, two players of pair must wear same color.
7. Protests / Appeal
7.1. Protest / Appeal can be lodged only by the Team Manager with the Competition Director not later than fifteen (15) minutes after the conclusion of the match.
7.2. The Jury of Appeal shall meet and give its decision as soon as possible. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final and conclusive.
7.3. The Chairperson of the Jury of Appeal shall be from the host country and each participating country shall nominate a representative to be on the jury panel.
8. Amendments
The 6th ASEAN Schools Games Organizing Committee shall have the right to delete, add to or amend the rules and regulations laid down herein.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR BASKETBALL
1. General 1.1. The competition, unless otherwise stated in these Rules and Regulations, shall be governed by the latest International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Rules 2014. 1.2. In matters not provided for, decisions shall rest with the Technical and/or the Organizing Committee.
2. Composition of Teams: Each country can send only one (1) boy‟s team with a maximum of twelve (12) players and one (1) girl‟s team also with a maximum of twelve (12) players, five (5) officials and one (1) referee based on the following ratio: 1 Team : 3 officials + 1 referee 2 Teams : 5 officials + 1 referee
3. IN CASE OF TIE: 3.1. Ranking will be decided by number of league points awarded. 3.2. If two (2) teams are tied “winner over the other“ Rule shall apply. 3.3. If more than two (2) teams that are tied, “FIBA Classification Rule”shall apply.
4. Ball and Jersey 4.1. The Organizing Committee will provide teams with FIBA approved balls Molten (size 7/GG7 for boys; size 6/GG6 for girls). 4.2. Each team must have at least two (2) different sets of playing jersey for the competition, one white and one dark in color. The first team listed in front on the fixture/schedule shall wear the white and the other team shall wear dark colored jerseys. 4.3. Each player shall be numbered on the front and back of his shirt with plain number of solid color. Players are not allowed to change their jersey playing numbers throughout the competition. Teams shall observe the FIBA prescribed numbers. 4.4. Playing jerseys must be tucked in always while on the court.
5. Competition Format 5.1. The tournament will be played in a “Straight Single Round Robin Series”. 5.2. The Team with the MOST number of wins shall be declared as CHAMPION/GOLD Medalist; the SECOND and THIRD teams with the most number of wins shall be declared as SILVER and BRONZE medalists respectively.
6. Protest / Appeal can be lodged only by the Team Manager with the Competition Director not later than fifteen (15) minutes after the conclusion of the match, and only when the Team Captain had signed the score sheet in the space provided for the purpose.
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6.1. The Jury of Appeal shall meet and give its decision as soon as possible. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final and conclusive. 6.2. The Chairperson of the Jury of Appeal shall be form the host country and each participating country shall nominate a representative to be on the jury panel. 6.3. The jury member of the country who has lodged the protest will not attend the appeal hearing.
7. Amendments The 6th ASEAN Schools Games Organizing Committee shall have the right to delete, add to or amend the rules and regulations laid down herein.
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RULES AND REGULATION FOR GOLF
1. General
1.1. The competition, unless otherwise stated in these Rules and Regulations, shall be governed by The Royal & Ancient (R&A) Rules and United States Golf Association (USGA) 2008 -2012 and the local rules of the host country club.
1.2. The Competition Technical Director will adjudicate any protest, claim and questions or doubts arising from the competition and his decision shall be final.
2. Composition of Team
2.1. The competition is open only to junior amateur golfers.
2.2. Each country can send only one(1) boy‟s team with a maximum of five (5) players and one(1) girl‟s team with a maximum of four (4) players and three (3) officials based on the following ratio:
One Team: 2 officials Two Teams: 3 officials
3. Competition Format
3.1.Individual Competition
The Competition will be played over four (4) rounds of 18 holes under the following categories: Gender Tee Box Minimum Yardage Boys Blue Tee 5978m/6537yds Girls White Tee 5601m/5747yds
3.2.Team Competition There will be an international team event for both boys and girls.
3.2.1.Each country shall nominate up to five (5) players for the boys. In each round of 18 holes, the total of four lowest gross score shall constitute the team‟s score for the round. Thetotal of the team‟s score for the four (4) rounds shall be the team‟s score for the competition. The team returning the lowest score for the competition shall be the winner.
3.2.2.Each country shall nominate up to four (4) players for the girls. In each round of 18 holes, the total of three lowest gross score shall constitute the team‟s score for the round. The total of the team‟s
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score for the four (4) rounds shall be the team‟s score for the competition. The team returning the lowest score for the competition shall be the winner.
3.2.3.Team members shall be named before the start of the competition.
3.2.4.Disqualification of any player under the rules of golf in each round shall not be effective for any subsequent round unless the Competition Committee determines otherwise.
3.3.Ties 3.3.1.Ties for the first place in the individual overall best gross position will be settled by sudden death play-off.
3.3.2.Ties for the Team positions will be settled by the following count back system:
a.Last 3 days‟ team scores b.Last 2 days‟ team scores c.Last day‟s team scores d.The fifth player (boys) or the fourth player (girls) on the last day, second last day and so on until the tie is broken.
3.4. The Competition Committee wishes to draw the attention of all participants to the Rules regarding slow play and undue delay (breach of rules 6-7;stroke Play –2 strokes; for repeat offence –DISQUALIFICATION).
3.5. Participants must report to the starter ten (10) minutes before the stipulated times (participants are reminded of rules 6-3 “if the player arrives at his starting tee, ready to play, within 5 minutes after scheduled tee time, the penalty for failure to start on time will be two (2) strokes, penalty for more than 5 minutes late –DISQUALIFICATION”.
3.6. Participants not properly attired will not be allowed to play on the course. Proper Attire: Sports shirts with collar, golf skirts or trousers, golf Bermudas and proper golf shoes with soft spikes. Shoes with metal spikes are not allowed.
3.7. Players shall not exchange conversation with the gallery, including the team officials. First offence –2 strokes penalty. Subsequent offences –DISQUALIFICATION. Spectators must keep a distance from the players. At all times they must stay on the buggy track.
3.8. The use of hand phones (mobile), pager and any other radio communication device during play is strictly prohibited. Penalty for Breach of condition is DISQUALIFICATION.
3.9. Players are to carry their own golf bags. No caddies would be provided. Hand-held trolleys would be made available on request.
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4. Protest / Appeals
4.1. Disputes or protests / appeals must be made in writing lodged by the Team Manager with theCompetition Committee within 10 minutes of the completion of the competition round.
4.2. The Jury of Appeal shall meet and give its decision as soon as possible. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final and conclusive.
4.3. The Chairperson of the Jury of Appeal shall be from the host country and each participating country shall nominate a representative to be on the jury panel.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ARTISTIC and RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
1. General
1.1. The competition will be conducted in accordance with the latest Technical Rules of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), and Code of Points cycle 13 (2013-2016) for Men‟s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG – with some Modifications) , Women‟s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) and Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG).
1.2. In case of disagreement, the English Text shall prevail. Unforeseen incidents not covered by the rules shall be dealt with as follows:-
1.2.1. All Technical matters will be resolved according to the FIG Technical Regulations 2013.
1.2.2. In matters not provided for, decisions shall rest with the Technical and/or the Organizing Committee.
2. Composition of Team
2.1. Each country can send up to five (5) boys (MAG), five (5) girls (WAG), four (4) girls (RG), six (6) officials and three (3) judges for the competition.
2.2. Artistic Gymnastics (MAG & WAG)
2.2.1.Each country is allowed to register one (1) WAG and one (1) MAG team. 2.2.2.Each team shall comprise of a minimum of four (4) gymnasts and maximum of five (5) gymnasts. 2.2.3.Any country that is unableto register a team, is allowed to register a maximum of three (3) gymnasts for the Individual Championships.
2.3. Rhythmic Gymnastics 2.3.1.Each country is allowed to register one (1) team, comprising three (3) or four (4) gymnasts. 2.3.2.Any country, unable to register a team, is allowed to register a maximum of two (2) gymnasts for the Individual Championships.
3. Competition Format
3.1. Artistic Gymnastics
3.1.1 The Artistic Gymnastics Championships shall comprise of 4 MAG apparatus (Floor Exercise, Vault, Parallel Bars and High Bar) and 4
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WAG apparatus (Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, Vault and Floor Exercise) in the following competitions:
Competition I - The Team Competition for MAG and WAG Competition II- The Individual All-Around Competition for MAG and WAG Competition III- The Individual Apparatus Finals Competition
3.1.2.The latest FIG Statutes 2013, the FIG Technical Regulations 2013, the MAG Code of Points 2013(Junior International Level), and WAG Code of Points 2013 (Senior International Level) and other directives of the FIG will be applied for the competitions.
3.1.3. Competition I will decide the Team Championships and the starting order of team will be decided by drawing of lots.
3.1.4. Competition II will decide the Individual All-Around Championships. In order to qualify for a Final, the gymnast must have participated in Competition I. The best twelve (12) gymnasts from Competition I qualify for Competition II with a maximum of two (2) gymnasts per country.
3.1.5. Competition III will decide the Individual Apparatus Finals. The best eight (8) boys and the best eight (8) girls on each apparatus from Competition I will qualify for Competition III with not more than two (2) gymnasts per apparatus per country participating.
3.2 Rhythmic Gymnastics
3.2.1.The Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships shall be conducted in accordance with the FIG Statutes 2013, the Technical Regulations 2013 and Code of Points 2013 for RG. Competition I -Team Championships Competition II -Individual All-Around Championships Competition III -Individual Apparatus Championships
3.2.2.A team may consist of three (3) –four (4) gymnasts and each gymnast may perform 1-4 exercises. The competition program will comprise of exercises using Hoop, Ball, Clubs and Ribbon.
3.2.3. Each team must perform three (3) exercises on each apparatus by different gymnasts, thereby making a total of twelve (12) exercises.
3.2.4.The team result will be decided by totalling the ten (10) best scores out of twelve (12) (3 exercises for each apparatus) obtained by each team. The team with the highest score will be declared the champion.
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3.2.5.The Individual All-Around Champion will also be decided using Competition I results. The gymnast who obtains the highest total score for the 4 apparatus will be declared the champion.
3.2.6.The best eight (8) gymnasts per apparatus from Competition I, with not more than two (2) gymnasts from each country, will qualify for the Individual Apparatus Championships.
4. Submission of Order of Performance List and Music CD
4.1. All countries must submit the name-list showing the gymnasts order of performance in the competition not later than 24 hours prior to the start of competition.
4.2. All gymnasts must use music recorded on audio CDs and submit to the Organizing Committee at the Team manager‟s Meeting. These CDs must be properly labeled as follows :
a. Name of Country
b. Artistic Gymnastics
c. Name of Gymnast
d. Duration of music
e. Name of music and composer
5. Equipment
All the equipment used for Artistic Gymnastics will be FIG approved equipment.
6. Judges
6.1. Each participating country is required to send one (1) WAG judge, one (1) MAG judge and one (1) RG judge.
6.2. Preferably, all judges must be in possession of a valid FIG Brevet (cycle 13/2013-2016) and approved uniform. Judges without the relevant qualification may be considered if they are strongly recommended by the respective country.
6.3. Separate judges‟ meetings will be conducted for MAG, WAG and RG before the start of the competitions. Attendance is obligatory for all judges. The Chairperson of the judges‟ panel will set forth guidelines for judging each event.
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7. Protests / Appeal
7.1. Protest / Appeal can be lodged only by the Team Manager with the Competition Director not later than fifteen (15) minutes after the conclusion of the event.
7.2. The Jury of Appeal shall meet and give its decision as soon as possible. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final and conclusive.
7.3. The Chairperson of the Jury of Appeal shall be from the host country and each participating country shall nominate a representative to be on the jury panel.
7.4. The jury member of the country who has lodged the protest will not attend the appeal hearing.
8. Amendments
The 6th ASEAN Schools Games Organizing Committee shall have the right to delete, add to or amend the rules and regulations laid down herein.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR TABLE TENNIS
1. General
1.1. The competition, unless otherwise stated in these Rules and Regulations, shall be governed by the current Laws of Table Tennis and Regulations for International Tournament from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
1.2. In matters not provided for, decisions shall rest with the Technical and / or the Organizing Committee.
2. Composition of Team
2.1. Each country can send only one (1) boy‟s team with a maximum of six (6) players and one (1) girl‟s team also with a maximum of six (6) players.
2.2. Each country should comprise not more than sixteen (16) members.
Players : 12 (6 Boys and 6 Girls)
1 Team : 2 officials + 1 umpire
2 Teams : 4 officials + 1 umpire
3. Competition Format
3.1 The competition will consist of the following events: A. Team Events 1. Boy‟s Team 2. Girls Team B. Individual Events 1. Boy‟s Singles 2. Girl‟s Singles 3. Boy‟s Doubles 4. Girl‟s Doubles 5. Mixed Doubles
3.2. The singles events shall be played on two stages. First stage is group league system (group elimination) with top 2 players in each group to advance. The second stage is single knock out system.
3.3. The Doubles events shall beplayed on a single knock-out system.
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3.4. The team events shall be played according to the modified SWAYTHLING CUP system (Best of Five matches).
3.5. If there are only five(5) or less teams taking part in the events, the competitions will be played on a single round robin system.
3.6 If there are six (6) or more teams taking part in the events, the teams will be divided in to two(2) groups.
3.7. The first and second ranked teams of each group qualify for the second round of the competition, which will be played on a knock-out basis.
4. Individual Championships
4.1 Each country is allowed three (3) entries for singles event and two (2) entries for doubles event. The events are: Boy‟s Single, Girl‟s Single, Boy‟s Double, Girl‟s Double and Mixed Double.
4.2 Each player is allowed to participate in a maximum of two (2) events.
4.3 All individual events shall be of the Best of Five Games.
4.4 Confirmation of participating competitors shall be made again at the Team Manager‟s Meeting.
5. Team Championships
5.1 Each participating country shall be permitted to enter one (1) boy‟s team (3-6 players) and one (1) girl‟s team (3-6 players) in the competition.
5.2 The order of play will be A vs X, B vs Y, C vs Z, A vs Y and B vs X.
5.3 Any team which leads by three (3) ties will be the winner of that match.
5.4 Each tie is decided by the Best of Five (5) sets.
6. Clothing:
6.1 In Team Events, the players must wear team colors. That is, each player must wear the same color and design of shirts and shorts (or equivalent articles of clothing) throughout a tie. Country name on back of shirt is mandatory
6.2 In Individual Events, Country name and Player name(optional) on back of shirt is mandatory. In Doubles event, two players of pair must wear same color.
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7. Official Ball
7.1 Balls to be used in the competition shall be ITTF approved type named as Butterfly.
7.2 The Organizing Committee will provide teams with international standard 40mm white balls.
8. Protests / Appeal
8.1 Protest / Appeal can be lodged only by the Team Manager with the Competition Director not later than fifteen (15) minutes after the conclusion of the match.
8.2 The Jury of Appeal shall meet and give its decision as soon as possible. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final and conclusive.
8.3 The Chairperson of the Jury of Appeal shall be from the host country and each participating country shall nominate a representative to be on the jury panel.
8.4 The jury member of the country who has lodged the protest will not attend the appeal hearing.
9. Awards
Medals will be awarded for the first (gold medal), second (silver medal) and double third (bronze medal) – placed winners of every event.
10. Amendments
The 6th ASEAN Schools Games Organizing Committee shall have the right to delete, add to or amend the rules and regulations laid down herein.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR TENNIS
1. General
1.1. The competition for Tennis, unless otherwise stated in these Rules and Regulations, shall be governed by the Rules of Tennis 2012 as adopted by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
1.2. In matters not provided for, decisions shall rest with the Technical and/or the Organizing Committee.
2. Composition Of Team
2.1 Each country can send only one (1) boys‟ team with a maximum of eight (8) players and one (1) girls‟ team with a maximum of eight (8) players and four (4) officials based on the following ratio:
1 Team: 2 Officials 2 Teams: 4 Officials
2.2. Each team may register a minimum of seven (7) and a maximum of eight (8) players.
3. Competition Format (TEAM)
3.1. The competition shall be run on a league format. Where there are six (6) participating teams or more, they will be divided into two (2) groups.
3.2. The top 2 teams will play in the Semi-Finals in a criss-cross manner where the winner of Group A (X1) will play the Runner-up of Group B (Y2) and the winner of Group B (Y1) will play the runner-up of Group A (X2).
3.3. The winner of X1 vs Y2 will meet the winner of Y1 vs X2 in the Finals while the two (2) runners-up will be placed as joint 3rd.
3.4. Composition of team
3.4.1.Each team will consist ofthree (3) Singles and two (2) Doubles. 3.4.2.Each player is allowed to play once in a team tie.
3.5. Line-up 3.5.1.The line-up of players must be submitted to the referee by the Team Manager or official-in-charge at least fifteen (15) minutes before the commencement of the day‟s tie. 3.5.2.In the event of postponed ties, if any game has commenced*, the same line-up will be enforced.
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*A game is deemed to have commenced when a point is scored. (i.e. 15-0) 3.5.3.In the event of postponed ties, if any game has not commenced, a new line-up may be submitted.
3.6. Order of Play
The order of play is: 1st Singles 2nd Singles 1st Doubles 2nd Doubles 3rd Singles All players must be ready to play when called upon by the Referee.
3.7. System of Scoring – for the whole duration of the game
3.7.1.All matches shall be played on the first-to-reach nine (9) games. If the score reaches eight (8) games all, a tie-break 7 points (ITF rule 5b) shall be played with No-Ad scoring for the doubles
3.7.2.The “No-Ad Scoring Method” will be adopted, where a deciding point is played at “Deuce”for the double‟s match.
3.8. Warming-Up
Players are allowed a five (5)-minute warm-up before the start of the match.
3.9. Continuous Play and Rest Period
3.9.1 Play shall be continuous from the first serve until the match is concluded (ITF rule 29).
3.9.2.Play shall never be suspended, delayed or interfered with for the purpose of enabling a player to recover his strength, breath, or physical condition. However, the Umpire may allow a medical time-out of three (3) minutes for the treatment of a medical condition.
3.9.3.A player is allowed to request permission to leave the court for a reasonable time for a toilet break-change of attire break (women‟s events). Toilet breaks should be taken on a set break and can be used for no other purpose. Change of attire breaks (women‟s events) must be taken on a set break. In women‟s singles events, a player is entitled to two (2) breaks during a match. In men‟s singles events, a player is entitled to one (1) toilet break during the best of three(3) tie break sets.
3.9.4.In doubles matches, each team is entitled to a total of two (2) breaks
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3.10. Correcting Errors (ITF Rule 27) As a principle, when an error in respect of the Rules of Tennis is discovered, all points previously played shall stand.
4. Coaching
Coaching is considered to be communication, advice or instruction of any kind, audible or visible, to a player.In team event where there is a team captain sitting on court, the team captain may coach the player(s) during a set break and when the players change ends at the end of a game, but not when the players change ends after the first game of each set and not during a tie break game.In all other matches, coaching is not allowed.
5. Referee
The referee of the day shall have the power to resolve any dispute that may arise.
6. Umpires And Linesman
There will be one (1) umpire and two (2) linesmen at every tie. At each court, team of one (1) umpire and two (2) linesmen will preside.
7. Players Attire
All players must be properly attired.
8. Award Of League Points
The following scoring system shall apply: 2 points for a win 1 point for a loss 0 point for conceding a walk-over
9. Tie In League Points (Based on Davis Cup Rule 2007)
9.1. If only two (2) teams score an equal number of points, the head-to-head result between these teams shall decide the winner.
9.2. If three (3) or more teams score an equal number of points, the number of matches won shall decide the winner.
9.3. If matches won are equal, the percentage of games won of games played against all teams in the pool shall decide the winner.
Example 1:
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Country Played Won Lost Matches Games Games % Total won won lost Game Points won B 6 5 1 11 *C 6 4 2 10 A 6 4 2 10 **D 6 3 3 15 130 115 52.3% 9 ***E 6 3 3 13 125 114 51% 9 F 6 3 3 13 120 115 9 G 6 0 6 6
*Rule 9.1 applies ( assuming Country C beats Country A) ** Rule 9.2 applies *** Rule 9.3 applies
9.4. If any match is stopped and not completed for reasons of injury, etc. the full score shall be recorded. Example: Player A lead over Player B by 6-1, 2-0 when Player B is injured and unable to continue. Player A‟s victory shall be recorded as 6-1, 6-0. If a match is a walkover the score shall be recorded as 6-0, 6-0.
10. Grace Period
A fifteen (15)-minute grace period is allowed. The Referee or his representative may at his discretion extend this grace period if he/she thinks the extension of grace period is justifiable. (For example, in special cases when delay may be caused by traffic jams, floods etc). However, the team concerned must make every effort to contact the Tennis Competition Organizing Committee/ Referee at the venue concerned to inform him/her of the delay. Teams must abide by the decision of the Tennis Competition Organizing Committee/ Referee.
11. Postponement
11.1. The Tennis Competition Organising Committee/ Referee shall, at their discretion, decide to postpone a match if the venue is unfit for play, or for any other valid reasons for which he deems a postponement is in order. Teams must abide by the decision of the Tennis Competition Organising Committee.
11.2.The Tennis Competition Organizing Committee/ Referee may stop or suspend a match temporarily due to conditions of the grounds/ weather or other reasons deemed valid. Once a match is suspended and until the Tennis Competition Organizing Committee / Referee postpones the match, the players, the Umpire and all court officials must remain ready to resume play. The Tennis Competition Organizing Committee / Referee must make all decisions regarding the postponement of a match to a later day.
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11.3.Upon suspension/ postponement of a match, the Umpire shall record the time, point, game and set score, the name of the server, the sides on which each player was situated and shall collect all balls in use for the match.
12. Withdrawals And Walkovers
12.1. Any withdrawal or walk-over by a team is considered contrary to the spirit of the game.
12.2. Countries participating in the competition should not withdraw or concede a walk-over.
13. Abandoned Match
13.1.Decisions on abandoned game shall comply with the laws of that particular game.
13.2. A written report by the referee/match manager to the Tennis Competition Organizing Committee is required for the abandoned game.
13.3.Any team or individual that causes a game to be abandoned will be reported to the respective country‟s Chef-de-Mission for disciplinary action.
14. Protests/Appeals
14.1.Any protest during a game, on points of law/rules of the game, must be lodged immediately by the captain to the umpire. Any decision taken by the referee shall be final.
14.2. Should a dispute arise out of the Referee‟s decision, the matter should be referred to the Organizing Committee, whose decision shall be final.
14.3.All protests and disputes not covered under item 14.1 shall be referred to the Tennis Competition Organizing Committee. The protest(s)/appeal must reach the Committee within fifteen (15) minutes following the completion of the match concerned. The protest must be in writing and duly signed by the Team Manager.
14.4.The Jury of Appeal shall meet and give its decision as soon as possible. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final and conclusive.
14.5.The Chairperson of the Jury of Appeal shall be from the host country and each participating country shall nominate a representative to be on the jury panel.
14.6.The jury member of the country who has lodged the protest will not attend the appeal hearing.
15. Competition Balls
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15.1. Balls to be used in the competition shall be ITF approved type.
16. Roles Of Officials During Match Play
16.1. Each participating team must be accompanied by officials who shall remain with the team through the duration of play.
16.2. Failure to comply with (16.1) shall lead to the disqualification of the team.
16.3. The Team Manager and coaches must be conversant with the rules and regulations pertaining to the competition and are required to help in every way possible in the management of the day‟s matches.
16.4.Team Manager / coaches are not permitted to be in the tennis courts with their players / team. In the event of a player sustaining injury in the court, the Team Manager / Care- Giver will be allowed to attend to the player.
16.5.The Team Captain is allowed to sit on the court. If the Captain is unable to fulfill his duties on court, he may be replaced only by one of the nominated players who shall be allowed to sit on the court.
16.6. Coaches are expected to conduct themselves with decorum during competitions.
16.7. Coaches are not allowed to approach the game officials to query their decisions. Only Team Managers are allowed to approach the game officials to seek clarifications. Failureto comply with the rule, shall lead to action being taken against the team.
17.Competition Format (Individual) 17.1.The competition shall be run on a Knock-Out Format. 17.2.Number of Entries per Country: 2 Singles (Boys) 2 Singles (Girls) 2 Double Pair (Boys) 2 Double Pair (Girls) 1 Mixed Doubles Pair Note: each player can only play in one individual event.
17.3 Deadline of Submission: At Team Managers‟ Meeting
17. Amendments
The 6th ASEAN Schools Games Organising Committee shall have the right to delete, add to or amend the rules and regulations laid down herein.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SEPAK TAKRAW
1. General
1.1. The competition, unless otherwise stated in these Rules, shall be governed by the Law of the Game International Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF) currently enforced. In the case of any dispute on the text, the English version of the current ISTAF Rule shall be enforced.
1.2. In matters not provided for, decisions shall rest with the Technical and/or the Organizing Committee.
2. Date and place
The 6th ASEAN Schools Games will be held from November 29 to December 7, 2014 in Marikina City, Philippines
3. Venue
Competition and training venue: To be announced later
4. Competition events:
- Men: Team and Regu
5. Composition of Team
Each country can send only one (1) team with three (3) officials and one (1) ASTAF umpire; a maximum of twelve (12) players for the Team event; a maximum of five (5) players for the Regu event. Total 12 men.
Each country can send:
Boy: 1 team and 2 Regu
6. Mode of Competition
6.1. If there are FIVE (5) or less teams participating, the competition shall be played in ONE (1) group in a round-Robin basis.
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6.2. If there are SIX (6) or more teams participating, the competition shall be conducted in a two-grouped format as follows:
6.2.1. For the final round, the champion and runner-up of each group shall enter into a criss-cross competition. The winner of Group I will meet the runner-up of Group II and vice-versa. The winners of the two groups shall then play a final match to decide the champion and runner-up. The losers will play for the 3rd and 4th positions.
6.2.2. Award of Points:
Two (2) points shall be awarded for a win and zero (0) for the loss. The winner shall be the team with the highest number of points scored from all the matches played.
6.2.3. In the event of two (2) or more teams having equal number of points, the tie shall be resolved in the following order:
i. When teams are equally ranked, the matches between the equally ranked teams will be considered, and the number of losing sets will totaled and subtracted from the total number of winning sets (“the set difference”), and the team with the highest “set difference” will be ranked more highly.
ii. If teams remain equally ranked, the matches between the remaining equally ranked teams will considered, and the number of points scored against a team will be totaled and subtracted from the total number of winning points scored by the team (“the point difference”), with the team with the highest “point difference” ranked more highly.
iii. If any teams remain equally ranked, the rankings will be determined by the coin toss.
6.2.4. The line-up of players must be submitted to the Presiding Official 45 minutes before the commencement of the scheduled time of the match.
6.3. Scoring System:
All games will be scored in accordance with the Law of the Game International Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF).
6.4. Time Out
Each Regu shall be entitled to one minute time-out anytime for a period of not exceeding one minute in each set.
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The Team Manager or the Coach may call for time-out anytime only when the ball is not in play.
Only two players of different outfit from the player Regu shall be allowed at the baseline during the time-out and break.
6.5. Substitution
Players are not allowed to play in more than one Regu in any Team Event.
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 substitution 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 substitution may be made at the same time for both Team and Regu event competitions.
For Regu events, each Regu may nominate a maximum of two reserves for any match, in addition to three players.
7. Players’ Attire
7.1. Participating teams shal wear the color of their respective countries.
7.2. Players shall be registered according to their permanently numbered jersey from 1 to 12.
7.3. The players must wear jersey T-shirts, shorts and sports shoes. It is forbidden for players to weat anything that endangers themselves or the opponent of during the game. In case cold weather, the players are permitted to use tracksuits.
7.4. The entire apparel of a player is regarded as part of the body. All jersey/t-shirts should be tucked in.
75. The Captain of each “Regu” shall wear an armband on the left arm (Compulsory).
8. Suspension for Competitions
A player who has been suspended by a Match Referee for misconduct shall remain suspended until the match is over. The case of the suspended player will be heard by the Disciplinary Committee who shall decide the case within TWO (2) hours after the match in question.
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9. Protest/Appeal
9.1. Protest/Appeal can be lodged only by the Team Manager with the Competition Director not later than fifteen (15) minutes after the conclusion of the match in question.
9.2. The Jury of Appeal shall meet and give its decision as soon as possible. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final and conclusive.
9.3. The Chairman of the Jury of Appeal shall be from the host country and each participating country shall nominate a representative to be on the jury panel.
9.4. The jury member of the country who has lodged the protest will not attend the appeal hearing.
10. Sepak Takraw Balls
The Official ball is "Marathon" brand synthetic sepaktakraw ball.
- Marathon model MT 908 for men's competition
11. Amendments
The 6th ASEAN Schools Games Organizing Committee shall have the right to delete, add to or amend the rules and regulations laid down herein.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SWIMMING
1. General
1.1. The competition, unless otherwise stated in these Rules and Regulations, shall be governed by the 2013 - 2017 Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA) Rules. 1.2 In matters not provided for, decisions shall rest with the Technical and/or the Organizing Committee.
2. Composition of Team
Each contingent of participating country shall consist of not more than thirty-five (35) competitors and six (6) officials based on the following ratio:
Up to 10 competitors : 2 Officials Exceeding 10 and up to 20 competitors : 3 Officials Exceeding 20 and up to 28 competitors : 5 Officials Exceeding 28 and up to 35 competitors : 6 Officials
3. Events
NO EVENTS BOYS GIRLS 1 50 M - FREESTYLE √ √ 2 100 M – FREESTYLE √ √ 3 200 M - FREESTYLE √ √ 4 400 M - FREESTYLE √ √ 5 800 M – FREESTYLE x √ 6 1500M – FREESTYLE √ x 7 100 M - BUTTERFLY √ √ 8 200 M - BUTTERFLY √ √ 9 100 M – BACKSTROKE √ √ 10 200 M – BACKSTROKE √ √ 11 100 M – BREASTSTROKE √ √ 12 200 M - BREASTSTROKE √ √ 13 200 M - INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY √ √ 14 400 M - INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY √ √ 15 4x100 M – FREESTYLE RELAY √ √ 16 4x100 M - MEDLEY RELAY √ √ TOTAL 15 EVENTS 15 EVENTS
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4. Entries
4.1 For each Individual Event, each country may enter a maximum of TWO (2) competitors. However, there is no limit to the number of events a swimmer may compete in. No substitution of competitor is allowed. 4.2 For each Relay Event, each country may enter only ONE (1) team with a maximum of FIVE (5), inclusive of one (1) reserve. Only those swimmers who are registered in the Relay Event can take part.
5. Qualifiers
5.1 There will be Heats and Finals in all events, with the exceptional of the boy‟s 1500m freestyle and girl‟s 800m freestyle for which there will be timed Finals only with the heats being swum in the morning and the last heat to be swum in the afternoon. 5.2 The fastest 8 swimmers in each event will qualify for the Final. 5.3 In the event of a tie for one or more positions in the Heats, the Referee will decide on a swim off to resolve the tie.
6. Competition Procedures
6.1 Warm Up The main competition pool can be used for warm up before competition. It must be cleared twenty (20) minutes before the scheduled start of competition. The warm up procedures are as follow:
6.1.1 Competition Pool a. All lanes in the Competition Pool are CIRCLE SWIMMING ONLY (except lanes 1 and 8 which will always be open as sprint lanes), until 7:15 A.M. in the morning and 2:00 P.M. in the afternoon when the competition pool converts to the schematic diagram for warm-up which shall be observed at all times. b. There shall be NO DIVING in the Circle Swimming Lanes, the Turn Practice Lanes, and the 50m Pace Lane. Entry to these lanes is to be feet first from a sitting position at all times. c. The use of swim paddles is prohibited during warm-up. d. The Dive Sprint Lanes are one-way only – swimmers should clear the lanes immediately and walk back. Swimmers are advised to exercise caution when doing Backstroke starts. e. Coaches and Team Officials will be allowed on the Competition Pool Deck during the warm-up sessions. f. No one is allowed on the pool deck from the start of the competition until the end except Technical Officials on duty.
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15m and 25m Dive Sprints (one way) Turn Practice 8 15m and 25m Dive Sprints (one way) Turn Practice 7 Circle Swim 6 Circle Swim 5 Circle Swim 4 Circle Swim 3 50m Pace Lane 2 (Circle Swim) 15m and 25m Dive Sprints (one way) Turn Practice 1 Start end Turn end
COMPETITION POOL WARM-UP
DIAGRAM
6.2 Reporting
All swimmers must report to the Clerk of Course at least TWO (2) events prior to their event in which they are to swim. Any swimmer failing to do so will be deemed as to have withdrawn from the event.
6.3 Relay Events
The name of the swimmers of the relay team and their order of competing must be submitted to the Clerk of Course at least half an hour before the start of the session. The team must swim in the order listed in the submission. These FOUR (4) swimmers must come from the FIVE (5) registered swimmers for the relay.
6.4 Withdrawals
6.4.1 Swimmers wishing to withdraw from the heats shall do so before the start of the session.
6.4.2 A swimmer wishing to withdraw from the final, in which he/she qualified in, must
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do so within 30 minutes following the preliminary in which he/she took part in. 6.4.3 Substitute for the withdrawing finalist will be chosen in order of their ranking in the heats. Any swimmer not wishing to be called as a substitute must give an early notice.
7. Competitors’ Enclosure
All competitors, when not competing are to remain in the competitors‟ enclosure. They are not allowed to go near the edge of the pool.
8. Coaching/Pacing
Sideline coaching or pacing may result in the disqualification of the competitors.
9. Protest a. All protests must be submitted in writing to the Referee by the Team Manager only. All protests must be lodged within 30 minutes upon the conclusion of the respective events. b. If conditions causing a potential protest are noted prior to a competition, the protest must be lodged before the signal to start is given. c. The Referee shall consider all protests. The Team Manager may appeal to the Jury of Appeal against the Referee‟s decision. The decision of the Jury of Appeal is final.
10. Jury of Appeal a. The Jury of Appeal shall comprise a Chairperson, who is nominated from the host country. The other members will comprise of a Team Manager from each participating country except for the team involved in the protest. b. Each member is allowed one vote, including the Chairperson. A member will not be allowed to cast a vote if the interest of the country is involved.
11. Order of Events
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to make changes for the heats and finals.
12. Amendments The 6th ASEAN Schools Games Organizing Committee shall have the right to delete, add to or amend the rules and regulations laid down herein.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR VOLLEYBALL
1. General
1.1 The tournament, shall be held in accordance with the rules of the International Volleyball Federation ( FIVB) rules 2013-2016 Edition and as modified by and/or supplemented by the guidelines stated hereunder.
1.2 In matters not provided for, decision shall rest with the Technical or Organizing Committee.
2. Team Composition:
2.1 Each country can send only one Boy‟s team with a maximum of 12 players and one Girl‟s team also with a maximum of 12 players, five (5) officials and one (1) referee based on the following ratio: 1 - team: 3 officials + 1 referee 2 - teams: 5 officials + 1 referee
3. Competition format:
3.1 If there are only 5 or less teams, competitions shall be round robin series. 3.2 If there are 6 or more teams, the competition shall be divided into two groups, each group shall play one round robin series. The host country shall have the privilege to place each team in either group. The top two winning teams in each pool will qualify into a cross over semi-final round, SF1- A1 vs B2, SF2- B1 vs A2, winners of the semi- final match will play for the finals, Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 , loser will play for third and fourth place respectively.
4. Balls
Balls to be used in the competition shall be, Mikasa MVA 200.
5. CLASSIFICATION OF TEAMS:
Classification of Teams will be considered in the following orders:
5.1 Number of Victories; The teams will be classified in descending order by the number of matches won.
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5.2 In The Case Of Equal Matches Won
The following points will be awarded per match to each team:
Match Won 3-0, 3-1 3 points Match Won 3-2 2 points Match lost 2-3 1 point Match lost 0-3, 1-3 0 point Match Forfeited 0 point (25-0;25-0;25-0)
5.3 In case of Equal Points:
5.3.1 Set Quotient- In the case of equality in the number of matches won by two or several 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. 5.3.2 Points Quotient- If the tie persists as per the set quotient(5.3.1) the 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. 5.3.3 If tie continues as per the points quotient (5.3.2) between two teams, the priority will be given to the team which won the last match between them. 5.3.4 When the tie in point quotient is between three or more teams, a new classification of these teams in terms of 5.3.1, 5.3.2 and 5.3.3 will be made taking into consideration only the matches in which they we opposed to each other.
6. Drawing of Lots:
6.1 In the event, that there are six(6) or more participating teams, there will be selected seeding . A draw for the participating teams into two(2) pools will be organized. 6.2 Should after the draw, one or more teams withdraw from the Championship resulting in unbalanced number of teams into 2 pools, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to make adjustments. The Organizing Committee will announce the draw of all participating teams at the soonest, and any change that proved necessary. 6.3 After announcing the draw results, the Organizing Committee will announce to all participating teams at the soonest if there are changes.
7. Awards:
Medals will be awarded to the winners of the Championship, in both divisions.
8. Uniforms
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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR WUSHU TAOLU COMPETITION REGULATIONS
1. DATE AND PLACE
The 6th Asean Schools Game will be held from November 27 to December 3, 2014 in Marikina City, Philippines.
2. VENUE
Competition venue: Marikina City Training venue: Marikina City
3. COMPETITION EVENTS:
Group A : I. MALE (Two events combine) 1. 2nd set Changquan / 2nd set Long Weapon (choose between cudgel or spear) 2. 1st set Nanquan / 1st set Nangun 3. 24 Forms Taijiquan / 32 Forms Taijijian II. FEMALE (Two events combine) 1. 2nd set Changquan / 2nd set Short Weapon (choose between Daoshu or Jianshu) 2. 1st set Nanquan / 1st set Nandao 3. 24 Forms Taijiquan / 32 Forms Taijijian
Group B :
I. MALE (Two events combine) 1. 1st set Changquan / 1st set Long Weapon (choose between cudgel or spear) 2. 1st set Nanquan /1st set Nangun II. FEMALE (Two events combine) 1. 1st set Changquan / 1st set Short Weapon (choose between Daoshu or Jianshu) 2. 1st set Nanquan / 1st set Nandao
4. PARTICIPATION METHODS
4.1 Each country may enter one team.
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4.2 Each team shall be composed of 15 members including: 1 team Manager, 1 team coach, 1 Taolu judge, 6 male athletes and 6 female athletes in total who were born :
Group A: ( born between January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998) Group B: ( born between January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001)
4.3 Each competitor may enter 1 combine event (1 Bare hand / 1 Weapon)
4.4 Each combine event may enter maximum of 2 competitors per country
4.5 Number of participants for each group may be flexible in entry as long as not exceeding the total number of 6 male athletes and 6 female athletes
4.6 Health Certificate (including electrocardiogram, pulse and blood pressure). The Health Certificate is only valid if it has been issued within a period of 60 days prior to the competition.
4.7 Valid Life Insurance Certificate.
4.8 Waiver of Liabilities
5. COMPETITION METHODS
5.1 The competition shall be an individual competition.
5.2 The competition will be conducted in accordance with the newest edition of the “Rules for International Taolu Competition” endorsed by the IWUF.
6. COSTUMES AND EQUIPMENTS
6.1 Competitors shall wear Wushu competition costumes in compliance with the Rules during the competitions.
6.2 All the equipment to be used in the event shall meet the requirement of the Rules.
6.3 Competitors shall prepare their own costumes and equipment for the competition in accordance with the Rules.
7. ENTRY
7.1 The Final Entry Forms must state the exact name, position and events of the participants. All the entries with PASSPORT COPY of each competitor (for age grouping confirmation) must reach the Secretariat of the ASEAN SCHOOLS GAME and WUSHU FEDERATION PHILLIPINES not later than 24:00 (Manila time) on Nov. 5, 2014. The Final Entry Forms can be sent by email or fax.
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7.2 The Final Entry Forms must be printed in triplicate. One copy must be sent to ASEAN SCHOOLS GAME secretariat. One copy must be sent to Wushu Federation Philippines. One copy must be brought by the team as confirmation during the team registration.
7.3 No changes or additional entries will be accepted after the deadline. No changes will be accepted after the final entry.
7.4 All entries must be properly printed in English. They are valid only when signed by the team manager.
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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
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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 Sepak Takraw 3 officials + 1 umpire (1 team) 12 boys (Boys and Girls) 4 officials + 1 umpire (2 teams) 6 girls (mandatory ASG sport) Golf 2 officials (1 team) 5 boys (Boys & Girls) 3 officials (2 teams) 4 girls (mandatory ASG sport) Badminton 2 officials (1 team) 8 boys (Boys and Girls) 4 officials (2 teams) 8 girls (mandatory ASG sport) Swimming 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 Basketball 3 officials + 1 referee (1 team) 12 boys (Boys and Girls) 5 officials + 1 referee (2 teams) 12 girls Gymnastics 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 Tennis 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 Volleyball 3 officials + 1 umpire (1 team) 12 boys (Boys and Girls) 5 officials + 1 umpire (2 teams) 12 girls Wushu 3 officials (1 team) + referee 6 boys (Boys and Girls) 4 officials (2 teams) + referee 4 girls
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4. Referees, Umpires and Judges
4.1 For games where referees, umpires or judges are mandatory i.e. Basketball, Gymnastics, Sepak Takraw, Table Tennis 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
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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.
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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.
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