1-Eligibility and general information:

• Any registered participant of the 2008 medgames is eligible.
• No other participant will be allowed.
• Competitions will be held at the centre sportif du Vert et Or de l'Université de Sherbrooke, on an interior 200 meter track.
• Every competition will be disputed for both men and women categories.
• Schedules and track plans will be posted at appropriate locations.
• Results will be posted shortly after each event.

2-Inscription

• Eligible participants must register for one or more event(s) before november 15th. Afterwards, no other registration will be accepted.
• Participants may choose to compete in as many events as they wish.
• Registered participants are expected to present themselves to every competition in which they enroll.

3-Accreditation

• Registered participants must first submit to accreditation in order to insure their presence and allow for adequate functioning of the competition.
• The accreditation office will open 45 minutes before the start of specific activities in accordance with the schedule.
• Accreditation ends 10 minutes before the start of the specific event, including predicted delays if any.
• Participants *must* be accredited to compete.
• Accreditation overseers will insure clarity of the accreditation process for participants.
• Participants may warm up on the track, as long as they do not disturb competitions in progress.
• Two volunteers will be assigned to the accreditation office; they will be in charge of:
  • Verifying participants are registered at the right competition.
  • Giving participants their number and making sure each participant is in place.
  • Giving and taking back the accreditation sheet of participants.
  • Providing completed accreditation sheets to referees before the start of the competition.
  • Informing and guiding participants to competition starting grids 15 minutes before the start of competitions.
  • Informing participants in the event of delay.
• Accreditation sheets must be filled by participants on site. This sheet includes:
  • A facultative time approximation for the event.
  • Confirmation of the participant’s name and competition.
• The participant may continue warming up as long as he or she stays close to the starting grid of the event.

4-Start of competitions

• The participant is responsible of being near the starting grid, as indicated by the accreditation office, at least 15 minutes before the event starts.
• The participant must make sure his number is clearly visible on the front of his shirt.
• If available, public announcements will be made:
  • 1st call, 30 minutes before the start of the event (t-30): reminder of the opening of the accreditation office.
  • 2nd call (t-15): last call for accreditation.
  • 3rd call (t-5) by the referee calling all participants to the starting grid.
• Accreditation sheets will be filed in chronological order of time inscribed. They will be given to the responsible referee at accreditation office closure.
• The referee may then design the first wave at the starting grid if necessary.
• The referee places the participant, the fastest in the inner corridors.
• The referee must explain the rules of the competition in a bilingual manner once participants are ready.
• The starting signal is as follows:
  • "à vos marques" (participants approach the starting line)
  • A referee is responsible for enforcing the fact that no participant may touch the starting line
  • "prêts" (participants take starting positions)
  • When all participants are ready, a shot will be fired indicating the start.

5-False starts

• A false start is when a participant moves or disturbs another participant before the starting signal.
• It is the responsibility of the referee holding the gun to report false starts.
• If a false start is reported, a second shot is fired and the race is aborted.
• The faulty participant is advised and may take place again at the starting grid. No negotiations are tolerated.
• In order to avoid delays, the second participant to make a false start, whether it be the same or not, is automatically excluded.
• The same rule applies until no false start is reported

6-Rules during the race

• Participants must be respectful at all times and avoid falls or fights.
• Falls do not stop the race unless the referees decide otherwise. If a participant is deliberately involved in the fall, he is excluded at the end of the race.
• Participants must finish the race by running the appropriate distance.
• Participants that do not run the appropriate distance are excluded.
• A signboard at the starting line indicates the number of laps left for the first runner.
• Shoes with cleats (max 9mm) are allowed.
• Spectators must respect all participants.
• A bell will be rang for every participant’s last lap.

7-Finish line and results

• Final time will be calculated manually with a chronometer.
• Time is determined by the torso passing the finish line.
• Thus shall decisions be made when participants are close together.
• Participants who have finished must move away from the finish line to let other participants finish the race.
• A health care team will be available if needed.
• Results will be announced shortly after the race.

8-Equipment

• 6 starting blocs
• Gun with blanks
• Warm up zone
• Accreditation office on site (sign, table, chairs, participant sheets, schedule, list of events/participants)
• Computer and printer for results
• Numbered stickers (~20x10cm)
• Walkie-talkie
• Health care team
• Signboard (for laps)

9-Referees (subject to change)

• Coordinators and persons in charge: Andréane Richard-Denis and Etienne Couture
• Accreditation officers: 2 per event
• Referees: 3 per event (gun, starting line and track/finish line)
• Chronometer: 1 (lap indicator), 2 per 2 participants, 2 chrono-coordinators
• Person in charge of results: 1

The official schedule cannot be given yet because it depends on the number of participants. With current information, events will be held Friday from 18:00 hours to 21:00 hours and Saturday from 09:00 hours to 15:00 hours.

Tournament type :

• Two pools, with the best of each pool competing in the semi-finals and in the finals.
• If we have a lot of inscriptions, the tournament will be a simple elimination type with consolation.

Number of participants per school: 6 (2 for each event)

Specific rules :

• Points may only be scored on service.
• Eighteen (18) points per match. At nine (9) points, teams will switch court sides and teams will have one (1) minute consultation’s time.
• The semi-finals and finals will be matches of 21 points.

Referees:

• Four referees for the semi-finals and finals.

Provided material :

• 30 plastic shuttlecocks
• Badminton nets (1 per court)

Needed material (provided by participants) :

• Badminton racket.
• Sports clothing (sleevless shirts or non-sport pants not allowed )

Duration :

• Twenty (20) minute matches with no downtime.
• The last two minutes will be timed normally.
• There will be no stopping of the game.

Each team must have 6 players on the field including two women minimum.

The rules of our tournament are the same as those used by Hockey Canada, except for the following modifications :

• No additional team will be registered for the tournament after the deadline.
• Each team must have a minimum of 1 goalkeeper and 8 attackers (including defenders).
• 5 vs 5
• Equipment must be complete, including neck protector and full visor.
• There must be a woman in play (including goalkeeper) at all times.
• No switching during time-outs
• Once the referee is in the faceoff circle, the puck will be brought into play within 5 seconds, even after a goal has been scored.
• Referee decisions are FINAL AND NO ARGUMENTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• Fighting is absolutely prohibited under penalty of expulsion.
• The goalkeeper may not immobilize the puck behind the red line under punishment of a minor foul.
• Once the warm-up period is over, participants must immediately return to their bench. No additional shot will be tolerated.

Tournament unfolding :

• Each team is guaranteed two games.
• Duration is not yet determined, but will depend upon number of registered teams.
• Time stops during time-outs.
• Teams must be ready to enter the ice ten (10) minutes before the expected start of the game.
• Matches may be played earlier if both team captains are advised enough time in advance. All players must report to the arena 1 hour before the scheduled start of the match.

The rules of our tournament are the same as those used by Hockey Canada, except for the following modifications :

• No additional team will be registered for the tournament after the deadline.
• Each team must have a minimum of 1 goalkeeper and 8 attackers (including defenders).
• 5 vs 5
• Equipment must be complete, including neck protector and full visor.
• There must be a woman in play (including goalkeeper) at all times.
• No switching during time-outs
• Once the referee is in the faceoff circle, the puck will be brought into play within 5 seconds, even after a goal has been scored.
• Referee decisions are FINAL AND NO ARGUMENTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.
• Fighting is absolutely prohibited under penalty of expulsion.
• The goalkeeper may not immobilize the puck behind the red line under punishment of a minor foul.
• Once the warm-up period is over, participants must immediately return to their bench. No additional shot will be tolerated.

Tournament unfolding

• Each team is guaranteed two games.
• Duration is not yet determined, but will depend upon number of registered teams.
• Time stops during time-outs.
• Teams must be ready to enter the ice ten (10) minutes before the expected start of the game.
• lMatches may be played earlier if both team captains are advised enough time in advance. All players must report to the arena 1 hour before the scheduled start of the match.

Each team must design a representative and this person will be in charge of team member withdrawal. Withdrawal of a player must be done before the end of the warm-up period. The new player must attend a short meeting to clarify the unwinding of the competition.

Each team must have a team shout.

Rules applied are those of the Quebec Swimming Federation

Conventional soccer rules (FIFA) apply, including:

• If the ball hits the ceiling, an indirect free kick is accorded to the opposing team where the ball touched the ceiling.
• The goalkeeper is the only player allowed to use his hands in the goal zone, except if it is a voluntary pass from a fellow team member.
• Touch entrances are made with a kick instead of with the hands.

However...

• There is no upfield.
• Tackles are prohibited.
• Switching of players may be done at any time; the player leaving the field must be completely outside the field before the substituting player may enter.
• In case of equality, there will be five (5) penalty kicks per team.
• There is a maximum of five (5) players (including the goalkeeper) on the field at all times.
• Duration of a match: 30 minutes. (2 x 15 min.)

Penalties:

• 1 yellow card = 1 warning
• 2 yellow cards = expulsion of the match
• 3 yellow cards = expulsion of the tournament
• 1 red card = expulsion of the match and of the tournament

* Cards pile up between matches *

• Hitting a player with your racket results in an automatic let, even if the player you hit wants to continue the exchange.
• If a player hits the adversary with the ball, he automatically loses the point. The adversary must always do the maximum effort so as not to disturb. If he adversary voluntarily puts himself in front of the ball, a stroke is called.
• Sportsmanship is mandatory: no insults will be accepted.
• The referee has the last word in any argument, but may only be called upon at the player’s demand.
• No breaks are allowed during the sets. Only a maximum of two minutes is allowed between sets.
• The server must make sure the adversary is ready to receive the exchange. The receiver has a maximum of 15 seconds to get ready.
• Fair-play is mandatory.
• Any dropped object causes the loss of the exchange for the responsible player.
• Loss of the exchange occurs :
  • if a player cannot hit the ball before two bounces;
  • if a player cannot send the ball to the wall before it hits the ground;
  • if a player sends the ball on the line or outside the field.
• Communication is prohibited during a match except with the adversary or the referee.
• Spectators may only encourage players, giving advice or coaching is prohibited.
• Goggles are mandatory at all time when on the field.

Team Squash see explanation :

• Teams are composed of 3 or more players, mixes with other universities are possible
• When the score of the adversary (B) team is a multiple of three, the player of team A must change with his next teammate. First team to win a 2/3 of 21 points wins.
• The logic is that strong players can stay on the field a long time, but 3 points will undoubtedly be scored against him, forcing a switch. This should even the odds of both teams as strong players will be switched out in the end and weaker players will be switched rapidly.

Sport description :

Ultimate Frisbee is a fast team sport where dexterity and endurance are the most important attributes of players. It is a no-contact sport where players call fouls themselves. Teammates make passes between themselves, the objective is to catch the Frisbee in the opposing team’s score zone while evading interception by the opposing team.

Rules of interior play :

• 1. Terrain : The field consists of a play zone and two goal zones at each extremity (see picture).
• 2. Face-off : Both teams are aligned face to face on the interior goal line. The defensive (D) team throws the disk to the offensive (O) team. There are 4 players per team on normal matches.
• 3. Score: The offensive team scored a point every time it catches the Frisbee in the opponent’s goal zone. The Frisbee then starts with the defensive team where the point was scored.
• 4. Disk movement: The disk is moved by passes between teammates. The disk may be thrown in any direction. The person with the disk is termed the thrower and has 10 seconds to throw the disk. The defensive team’s player marking the thrower is called the scorer and counts loudly the 10 seconds when he is within 3 meters of the thrower.
• 5. Changing of possession: When a pass is incomplete (dropped, blocked, intercepted, out), the defensive team takes the disk where it immobilized or went out and becomes the offensive team.
• 6. Switching: Players can be switched only after a point ahs been scored or when a timeout is asked for injury.
• 7. No-contact: No physical contact is permitted. There is a foul when a contact occurs during throwing or receiving of the disk.
• 8. Fouls and upfield: If a player loses the disk or cannot catch it because of physical contact, there is a foul and the fouled player takes possession of the disk. If an argument occurs, the play is restarted. It is also prohibited to use other players as shields to stop a defender from reaching an attacker. Lines are not part of the field.
• 9. Auto-refereeing: Players are responsible for signaling fouls and outs. Players resolve their own disputes. When there is no consensus, the play is restarted.
• 10. Sportsmanship: The game encourages team spirit and fair play. Competitive gaming is encouraged, but not to the expense of respect of players, rules and fun.

Complete rules of Ultimate Frisbee

Event :

• Direct elimination tournament.
• Matches of XX minutes. Half-time of 1 minute. Each team has a 30 second timeout at each half. Only the team possessing the disk may call a timeout.
• Four players per team on the field, including 1-2 women on the field, at the discression of the offensive team.
• Game ends at the whistle sound, regardless of the state of the game. If there is equality, play continues until a point is scored.

General principles

• 6 players per team on the field at the same time.
• A back player may not jump to attack or block in front of the 3 meter line.
• If the ball touches or passes over the antennas on the side of the net, it is considered outside the field.
• A ball touching a line is considered inside the field.
• Players may not touch the net, whether it be with their bodies or clothing.
• Double touches and transports will be fouled.
• Blocks do not count as contacts (i.e. after a block, three contacts remain).
• A player may not touch a ball that is completely over the opposing team’s field unless it is a block in response to an attacker’s movement.
• Liberos are allowed, with the habitual rules.
• The net will be at 2,43 m for men and 2,34 m for women.

Official rules available online.

Format :

• Depending on the number of teams, tournament will be of double elimination type or with pools.
• Possibly :
  • Preliminary matches: 2 sets of 20 minutes
  • Eliminatory matches: 2 sets of 20 minutes and 1 set of 5 or 10 minutes in case of equality

• Each team consists of an attacker and a defender that can switch roles at any time.
• The last team to score will engage the ball.
• Foul shots and penalty shots will be attempted from the middle of the court.
• The defender may not cross the central line without the ball.
• Foul shots and penalty shots are attempted by the attacker. A three meter distance must be respected between the attacker and the opposing defender when the latter is putting the ball into play. Transgression of this rule is susceptible of a foul shot.
• In case of equality in the final, a two minute prolongation period will be accorded. Five penalty shots may be given if the equality persists.
• Sliding is prohibited.

Water-polo is an aquatic sport where two teams compete. At the start, each team, composed of seven members, touches the edge of the pool on the side of their goal. At the whistle mark, six players begin to swim away from the goal while the goalkeeper stays at the goal. The players try to get the ball in the center and score points by throwing the ball in the opposing team’s goal.

This year, we will be playing classic water-polo, i.e. no tubes

N.B.: This is a summary of the rules. For more details, refer to the FINA.

In summary :

• 7 players per team, including the goalkeeper.
• Only one team per university
• Two or three rounds of 8 minutes with 1-2 minutes of break in between.
• The starting signal is the whistle blow by the referee.
• You may not take the ball with both hands
• You may not put the ball underwater.
• You may not push, physically harm or try to drown your adversary
• After a goal, the ball is put back into play in the center, after the whistle, by the team whose goal was breached.
• The goalkeeper may not pass the center line.
• Times must be respected; the team who does not respect this rule may be disqualified.
• Player switching may occur when the ball is not in play (i.e. between periods, when the ball is put back into play, between goals…
• When the ball is thrown out of the field by a team, the opposing team puts the ball back into play where it left the field.
• When the ball is thrown out of the field on the goal line by the attacking team, the goalkeeper puts it back into play; when the ball is thrown out of the goal line by a defender, the attacking team performs a corner.
• Etc.

Definition :

Volleyball game on a racquetball field.

Location :

Racquetball fields.

Details :

• Mixed teams of 3 players.
• Two sets of 15 points per match.
• Each team has 1 timeout and 1 switch per match. In case of injury, an additional switch may be done.
• A team which is 5 minutes late is considered to have forfeited.

Rules :

• Each team can perform 3 contacts with the ball before sending the ball to the opposite side of the net.
• Blocks do not count as contacts.
• The ball may not touché the ceiling. If it happens, the foul team loses the service and the opposing team scores a point.
• The back wall may only be used by the team possessing the ball. Services or attacks hitting the back wall or touching two consecutive walls are not accepted.
• The player possessing the service may only serve once.
• No player may block a service.
• No player may touché the net.
• No player may cross the line under the net.