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KENYA UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION
6th KUSA Games 16 -22nd December 2017 RULES AND REGULATIONS
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
This Document contains the complete set of rules and regulations for participation the 6th KUSA Games December 2017 as agreed on by the Heads of Department, Local Organizing Committee and the KUSA Executive Committee at their meeting held on Friday 28th July 2017.
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0. TABLE OF CONTENT
Contents
0. TABLE OF CONTENT ........................................................................................................ 2
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 LOGOS ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 IMPORTANT CONTACTS ......................................................................................... 3
1.3 CHARGES ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 PAYMENT DETAILS ................................................................................................... 4
2. SECTION ONE – GENERAL RULES ............................................................................... 5
2.1 GENERAL ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION .................................. 5
2.2 COMPETITION EVENTS .......................................................................................... 5
2.3 GENERAL SCORING AND AWARDS...................................................................... 7
2.4 ELIGIBILITY ................................................................................................................ 7
2.5 ACCREDITATION AND TEAM ENTRIES ............................................................ 8
2.6 MEDICAL ..................................................................................................................... 10
2.7 DEADLINES: ............................................................................................................... 10
2.8 TECHNICAL SET UP AND REGULATIONS ........................................................ 11
2.9 PROTEST, APPEAL AND THE GAMES JURY ..................................................... 12
2.10 CONDUCT OF PARTICIPANTS ............................................................................. 13
2.11 GENERAL DISCIPLINE DURING THE GAMES ................................................ 13
2.12 HONOUR OF FIXTURES ........................................................................................ 14
2.13 MODE OF PLAY .......................................................................................................... 14
2.14 RIGHTS AND REGULATIONS OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE ....... 14
2.15 OBLIGATIONS TOWARDS PARTICIPANTS, COMPETITORS AND
OFFICIALS ................................................................................................................. 15
3. SECTION TWO - TECHNICAL RULES ....................................................................... 17
3.1 EVENTS STATISTICAL TABLE AND QUOTAS .............................................. 17
3.2 OFFICIALS ................................................................................................................. 19
3.3 SPORT DETAILS ....................................................................................................... 19
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1. I INTRODUCTION The 6th KUSA Games 2017 shall be run as per the rules and regulations that
have been agreed on by the HODs on behalf of the Kenya University Sports
Association at their meeting held on Friday 28th July 2017.
1.1 LOGOS
Games Logo Mascot Host
Institution
Event Owner
DeKUT
1.2 IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Online Registration Portal kusa2017.phixelhosting.com
Host Emails [email protected]
Host Contact Person Benson Gathoni
Postal Address 657,10100-Nyeri
Physical Address 657,10100-Nyeri
Website www.dkut.ac.ke
Owner Emails [email protected]
Owner Contact Person BonfasSalano, Joseph Sandagi,
Postal Address
Physical Address
Owner Website
DeKUT
2017
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1.3 CHARGES
Item Payable to Details
Full Boarding fee DeKUT 1,700 KES per participant per day
Accreditation fee KUSA 300 KES per participant
Participation fee DeKUT 1,000 KES per participant
Caution fee KUSA 20,000 KES per university (refundable)
1.4 PAYMENT DETAILS
Bank details KUSA DeKUT
Account Name: Dedan Kimathi University
Account Number: 10061200000062
Swift Code: CONKKENA
Bank Name: Consolidated bank
Bank Branch: Nyeri
Bank Address: 935- 10100, Nyeri
Account Currency: Ksh.
Address of
Account Holder
657-10100, Nyeri
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2. SECTION ONE – GENERAL RULES
2.1 GENERAL ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1.1 The 6th KUSA Games 2017 shall be held under the auspices and
administration of the Kenya University Sports Association (KUSA)
represented by the Executive Committee, and hosted by Dedan Kimathi
University of Technology (DeKUT), represented by the Local Organising
Committee .
2.1.2 The 6th KUSA Games 2017s are intended to provide a medium of high–level
competition and participation for the national talented University students
for health expression of excellence in performance and in fulfilment of the
Constitution of KUSA.
2.1.3 The games shall be organized by the Local Organizing Committee (Dedan
Kimathi University) and directly supervised and administered by the
Technical Committee of the Kenya Universities Sports Association
2.1.4 The sporting events shall be organized in the Olympic Spirit by which no
discrimination is allowed against any University or person on grounds of race,
religion and political or cultural affiliation.
I. For the athletes emphasis should be placed on fair play, safety,
honour of team mates, opponents, acceptance of victory with humility
and defeat with grace. Competing by unfair means is not permitted.
II. The coaches, although doing the utmost within the rules to enable
their teams win, must place honour, team welfare and respect for the
officials and fellow coaches above victory.
III. All officials should be just, objective and courteous but also firm in
enforcing the rules.
2.2 COMPETITION EVENTS 2.2.1 The following disciplines shall be hosted during the competition:
Category One – Usual KUSA Games Events
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1. Athletics – Track & Field (Men &Women)
2. Badminton (Men and Women)
3. Basketball (Men and Women)
4. Chess (Men and Women)
5. Darts
6. Goalball (M&W)
7. Handball (Men and Women)
8. Hockey (Men and Women)
9. Karate – Shotokan (Men and Women)
10. Netball (Men and Women)
11. Rugby 7s (Men)
12. Scrabble (Men and Women)
13. Sitting Volleyball (M&W)
14. Soccer (Men and Women)
15. Swimming (Men and Women)
16. Table Tennis (Men and Women)
17. Tae-Kwon-Do (Men and Women)
18. Tennis (Men and Women)
19. Volleyball (Men and Women)
Category Two – New KUSA Games Events
1. Softball (Men and Women)
2. Woodball (Men and Women)
3. Rollball (Men and Women)
4. Floorball (Men and Women)
2.2.2 Each discipline shall ideally be run under the current rules of the game as
set out by the respective International Federations with modifications that
will be made prior to the games by the Technical Committee of the LOC. The
final Interpretation of these rules will however lay with the Chairman of the
Technical Committee.
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2.2.3 For a discipline to count as official whose participation will win official
medals and score for the team. It must:-
I. Have a minimum of 5 (five) Universities participating for category one,
and 4(four) Universities for category two.
II. Be amongst those approved in the regulations and confirmed at the
pre- games technical meeting.
2.3 GENERAL SCORING AND AWARDS
2.3.1 Each team shall be credited with the total Gold, Silver or Bronze medals it
earns from each of the events. In any case the Gold shall be placed higher
than Silver and Silver higher than Bronze. Therefore, a team with a single
Gold medal shall be placed higher than a team with a lot of silver medals if
such a team has no gold at all.
2.3.2 Awards shall include certificates (Merit & participation), trophies and
medals.
2.3.3 Trophies shall be issued to over-all winners and runners –up i.e. men, women
and combined according to the medal tally.
2.3.4 Medals (Gold, Silver and Bronze) shall be given out to the top three
teams/individuals per event at the site of the event immediately after the
respective final match to avoid congestion at the closing ceremony.
2.3.5 A Certificate of merit shall be awarded to a medal winning athlete, while the
rest shall be awarded with Certificates of Participation.
2.4 ELIGIBILITY
2.4.1 The competition is open to all full-fledged Degree awarding Universities and
University Colleges in Kenya as duly registered with the Council for
University Education.
2.4.2 All participating institutions must be bona-fide members of KUSA. The
institution should be up-to-date with the subscription and affiliation fees
payments; and must adhere to the rules and regulation of KUSA including
that of deadlines.
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2.4.3 All participants shall be bona fide students who are registered in the
respective universities that they are representing; and actively pursuing a
Diploma/Degree course lasting at least 2(two) years.
2.4.4 The maximum age limit for competitors shall not be more than twenty-five
years (25) by 31st December 2017. i.e must be born 1st January 1992 and
after.
2.4.5 Official proof of student’s status and age must be provided as per KUSA
Eligibility Subcommittee requirements for accreditation.
I. Either the Original birth certificate for those under 18years;
National ID (for all Kenyan nationals 18years +) and passport/Alien
Identity (for foreign students) shall be used to confirm age.
II. A form for each individual competitor shall be dully signed by the
Registrar of the competitor’s university and the sports officer.
III. A fees statement for the current academic year will be necessary to
indicate academic eligibility of the student. It shall be duly signed and
stamped by the relevant finance/registry and sports officer. A letter
from the accounts office may be used to clear students on sports
scholarship/bursary.
IV. A Student’s valid I.D/Admission letter will also be required.
2.4.6 Any false information given by an institution shall lead to disqualification of
the affected team.
2.5 ACCREDITATION AND TEAM ENTRIES
2.5.1 All sports participants and officials will have to be accredited in order to
gain access to the Games.
2.5.2 In all cases, the organizers shall request for identification of the students
and prior to the start of each event, players shall be required to produce
their accreditation cards.
2.5.3 The accreditation should be done well in advance and in liaison with KUSA.
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2.5.4 Online registration and games accreditation shall be used, with all persons
required to submit requirements through the provided portal. Each
institution shall provide details from every participant giving biographic and
affiliation details and endorsed as well as stamped by the respective
Academic Registrar.
2.5.5 All individual entries shall be submitted not later than 30 days before the
date of the opening ceremony
2.5.6 All participants shall to produce actual documents, as may be required for
proof on arrival, to facilitate the issuance of an accreditation card.
2.5.7 Accreditation shall be card carried around campus and all related areas for
security reasons.
2.5.8 Data required from participating.
Officials shall only be required to fill out the bio data, and provide official
title/position on the delegation
a. Bio Data
i. Passport Photo
ii. Surname
iii. First/Given Name
iv. Other Names
v. Gender
vi. Date of Birth (Attach Proof - Either the Original birth
certificate for Nationals under 18years; National ID for all
Kenyans 18+; and passport/Alien Identity for foreign students).
vii. Place of Birth (see passport)
viii. Nationality (select document of proof)
1. National ID Number (Provide Copy)
2. Passport Number (Provide Copy)
ix. Height (cm)
x. Weight (Kg)
xi. Email
xii. Mobile
b. Academic Data
i. Institution
ii. Campus/College/School
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iii. Faculty
iv. Field of Study/program
v. Year of Study
vi. Graduation Date (MM/YYYY)
vii. Registration Number or Student ID Number (Attach ID or
Admission letter)
viii. Year you completed High school (Attach Slip)
c. Sport Data
i. Year of 1st Participation in National University Games
ii. Primary Sport
iii. Events / Player position (eg. 100m, doubles, singles, 50m Breast
stroke, -60kg, Point Guard, Stricker etc)
iv. Shirt No.
v. Choose any 2 Secondary Sports
2.6 MEDICAL
2.6.1 Note that organizers will facilitate first aid services during matches as well
as evacuation, in case of emergencies.
2.6.2 It is the responsibility of the respective participating intuitions to pay for
any outpatient and inpatient medical expenses. Each institution should thus
make provision for medical care related expenses.
2.6.3 The hosts shall endeavour to avail information pertaining to the available
medical facilities to be used for inpatients or outpatients care such as costs
for consultations, admission etc.
2.6.4 All institutions are advised to carry their own first aid kits
2.7 DEADLINES:
Intention to Participate 15th September 2017
General Sports Entries 15th September 2017
Quantitative Entries 15th October 2017
Individual Entries 15th November 2017
Payment of fees 15th November 2017
Release of fixtures 2nd December 2017
Arrival & registration 15th December 2017
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Opening ceremony 16th December 2017
Competition dates 16th – 21st December 2017
Closing ceremony 22nd December 2017
Departure of the teams 22nd December 2017
2.8 TECHNICAL SET UP AND REGULATIONS
2.8.1 A Technical Committee (TC) to oversee and ensure the right implementation
and interpretation of the rules of the games and competition regulation is
set up and will exercise its mandate from the start of the games to the
completion of the games. This shall consist of a Chairman, Secretary and 5
other members, selected on the strength of their technical exercise and
experience.
2.8.2 The Technical Committee (TC) shall ensure the smooth running of the games
according to each discipline and in conformity with the general regulation
governing the games.
2.8.3 For each discipline on an ad hoc basis, the Technical Committee shall
constitute Technical Sub –Committees (TSC) to which all matter technical
shall be referred. The TSC will consist of:
Chairman who will also act as Secretary
One member from each of the participating University (where possible)
In case of dispute, representatives of the teams involved.
2.8.4 The TSC will have their meeting on the eve of the games.
2.8.5 The TSC shall take charge of the day-to-day running of each discipline. The
technical committee shall be constituted during the delegates meeting.
2.8.6 The duties of the Technical Sub-Committee (TSCs) shall be:
I. To ensure that the respective discipline is run in strict adherence to
the rules of the games of the respective discipline.
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II. To appoint and take charge of match/game referees and other
officials for all matches.
III. To collect and compute the results of all the matches played and
ascertain they are forwarded to the Chairman Technical Committee as
soonest possible but in any case no later than the end of the material
day when the game(s) was/were played.
IV. Handle, as a first step, all complaints that come up in the discipline. In
case the dispute is not resolved, the TSC shall refer it to the Games
Jury whose decision shall be final.
V. Reschedule fixtures after consolation with the Technical Committee.
2.9 PROTEST, APPEAL AND THE GAMES JURY
2.9.1 All protests shall be given in writing to the coordinator TSC not more than
Thirty (30) minutes after the ending of the affected match. The
coordinator of the TSC shall if necessary, call the committee. The ruling by
the committee shall be given within one (1) hour after official receipt of the
protest
2.9.2 Such a protest must be accompanied by an appeal fee of Kshs 5,000. This
money will be refunded if the appeal is successful and forfeited if
unsuccessful.
2.9.3 A Games Jury shall be constituted and approved on the pre-games Technical
meeting. It shall consist of the following:
Chairman- A Senior Sports Personality.
Secretary –Local Organizing Committee Chairman.
Three (3) members from universities other than the chairman’s University.
2.9.4 All appeals must be made within 30 minutes after communication from the
coordinator of the TSC, to the Secretary of the appeals committee who
shall then call the Jury of Appeal.
2.9.5 The Jury of Appeal shall consist of;-
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I. Chairman- Technical Committee (has a casting vote)
II. Four members elected during the 1st meeting of the games.
III. Secretary of the Technical committee (Recording)
IV. The coordinator of the TSC of the concerned disciplined or any
person the jury feels is necessary in solving the impasse.
2.10 CONDUCT OF PARTICIPANTS
2.10.1 All participants and officials must conduct themselves with decorum and in a
manner that will not negate the Kenya University Sports Associations
standing regulations, regulations and common guidelines on harmonious
grouping and existence.
2.10.2 Any person infringing these norms will be excluded from the venues through
an order of the Local Organizing Committee and consequently fore-go any
stakes and further participation in the Games. The Games Jury will however
have the last say in this.
2.11 GENERAL DISCIPLINE DURING THE GAMES
2.11.1 All players and spectators are expected to keep discipline during the
matches. Each University will be expected to cooperate with the organizers
for the smooth running of the Games. Each University will be held
accountable for the behaviour of their teams and fans.
2.11.2 If a team wilfully refuses to play or abandons a match in progress without
prior consent of the match referee, then, subject to confirmation by the
disputed committee, the team will be sanctioned accordingly.
2.11.3 A team may play under protest
2.11.4 If a team has been expelled from the tournament for whatever reasons,
then the team shall be deemed to have been awarded no pool competition
table points.
2.11.5 For the purpose of determining standing s in the pool competition table, all
match results against such a team shall be deemed null and void. This means
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that all pool competitions table points awarded in matches against expelled
teams and points scored or conceded in matches against the team will not be
taken into account in determining standing in the pool competitions table.
2.11.6 A team listed first in a fixture will be designated the home team and the
2nd listed the away team. In case of clash in the colour of uniforms, the
away team shall be called upon to change their uniform.
2.12 HONOUR OF FIXTURES
2.12.1 All registered competitions (team/individuals) must honour a fixture unless
informed in writing of its cancellations by the coordinator of the discipline.
2.12.2 All teams must report to the competition venues, and report to the officials
twenty minutes before scheduled kick of time.
2.12.3 Only the Technical Committee Chairman on recommendation of the relevant
TSC shall give a walk over.
2.13 MODE OF PLAY
The mode of play for each discipline shall be done in advance by the co-
ordinators of each sport. The team that won the previous edition shall be
seeded on top
2.14 RIGHTS AND REGULATIONS OF THE ORGANIZING
COMMITTEE
2.14.1 A member of KUSA awarded to organize the Games shall be directly
responsible to KUSA and will report to the Executive Committee. The Local
Organizing Committee is responsible for and must make all necessary
arrangements for the Games subject to the approval of KUSA
2.14.2 The organizing Committee must ensure that all member Universities are kept
fully informed of all necessary technical and other arrangements. Entry
forms shall be supplied in good time to be completed and returned by closing
date.
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2.14.3 The Local Organizing Committee must maintain close liaison with the
delegates of KUSA Executive at all times.
2.14.4 The Local Organizing Committee shall have the right to:
I. Nominate a representative to attend the meetings of the Executive
Committee before and during the Games.
II. Nominate a representative who will act as a liaison officer to the
games. (Technical Secretary)
III. Nominate representatives to attend the meeting of Technical
Committees.
2.15 OBLIGATIONS TOWARDS PARTICIPANTS, COMPETITORS
AND OFFICIALS
2.15.1 The Local Organizing Committee shall provide and is responsible for, at a
cost determined by the Executive Committee of KUSA provide the following:
I. Venues, facilities, materials and equipment officially recognized by
the appropriate International Federation, for the smooth running of
the games events. Every team must carry playable equipment e.g
(ball, protective gear, racquets, hockey sticks) etc .
II. Provide the necessary referees, judges etc for running of
competitions according to the regulations of KUSA except where
special regulations determine otherwise.
III. An efficient information system to keep the participants duly
informed about the program and the results of the events.
IV. All the necessary cards for KUSA to accredit the participants
V. All necessary medals, merit and participation certificates
VI. Seats at venues for members of KUSA Executive and other VIPS
VII. Sufficient seats at the sports venues for competitors and accredited
officials of each sport.
VIII. Offices with the necessary secretarial staff, and equipment for use
by KUSA Executive Committee
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IX. Reasonable places for the press, journalists, radio and television
personnel.
X. A room to act as the jury of appeals headquarter that will be
accessible for all teams.
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3. SECTION TWO - TECHNICAL RULES
3.1 EVENTS STATISTICAL TABLE AND QUOTAS
No. Sport Event Gender Medals
Max Players
per
University
M W G S B M W
1 Athletics
Track & Field
100m 2 2 2 2 2
200m 2 2 2 2 2
400m 2 2 2 2 2
800m 2 2 2 2 2
1,500m 2 2 2 2 2
5,000m 2 2 2 2 2
10,000m 2 2 2 2 2
110m hurdles 1 1 1 2 2
400hurdles 2 2 2 2 2
3,000m steeplechase 2 2 2 2 2
4 x 100m relay 2 2 2 6 6
4 x 400m relay 2 2 2 6 6
Discus 2 2 2 2 2
Shot put 2 2 2 2 2
Javelin 2 2 2 2 2
long jump 2 2 2 2 2
triple jump 2 2 2 2 2
high jump 2 2 2 2 2
110m hurdles 1 1 1 2 2
2 Badminton Single 2 2 2 3 3
Double 2 2 2 2 2
3 Basketball Team 2 2 2 12 12
4 Chess Team 2 2 2 4 4
5 Darts Single 4 4 8 2 2
Double 2 2 4 1 1
6 Handball Team 2 2 2 16 16
7 Hockey Team 2 2 2 18 18
8 Karate
Kumite 2 2 4 1 1
Kumite -58Kg -51Kg 2 2 4 1 1
Kumite -62Kg -55Kg 2 2 4 1 1
Kumite -67Kg -59Kg 2 2 4 1 1
Kumite -72Kg -63Kg 2 2 4 1 1
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Kumite -78Kg -67Kg 2 2 4 1 1
Kumite -84Kg -72Kg 2 2 4 1 1
Kumite +84Kg +72Kg 2 2 4 1 1
Team KATA 2 2 4 2 2
9 Netball Team 2 2 2 14 14
10 Rugby Team 2 2 2 15
11 Scrabble Team 2 2 2 4 4
12 Soccer Team 2 2 2 20 20
13 Softball Team 2 2 2 18 18
14 Swimming
50m free 2 2 2 1 1
50m breast 2 2 2 1 1
50m back 2 2 2 1 1
50m butterfly 2 2 2 2 2
100m freestyle 2 2 2 2 2
100m breast 2 2 2 2 2
100m back 2 2 2 2 2
100m butterfly 2 2 2 2 2
200m freestyle 2 2 2 2 2
200m breast 2 2 2 2 2
200m back 2 2 2 2 2
200m butterfly 2 2 2 2 2
400m freestyle 2 2 2 2 2
800 freestyle 2 2 2 2 2
1500 freestyle 2 2 2 2 2
individual medley
200m 2 2 2 2 2
freestyle relay
50mx4 2 2 2 4 4
medley relay 100m x4 2 2 2 4 4
15 Table Tennis Single 2 2 4 3 3
Double 4 4 8 2 2
16 Tae Kwon Do
Fin Weight -54kg -46kg 2 2 4 1 1
Fly Weight -58kg -49kg 2 2 4 1 1
Bantam Weight -63kg -53kg 2 2 4 1 1
Feather Weight -68kg -57kg 2 2 4 1 1
Light Weight -74kg -62kg 2 2 4 1 1
Welter Weight -80kg -67kg 2 2 4 1 1
Middle Weight -87kg -73kg 2 2 4 1 1
Heavy Weight +87kg +73kg 2 2 4 1 1
Team KATA 2 2 4 3 3
17 Tennis Single 4 4 8 2 2
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Double 2 2 4 1 1
18 Volleyball Team 2 2 2 14 14
19 Goal ball Team 2 2 2 12 12
20 Sitting volleyball Team 2 2 2 12 12
21 Rollball Team 2 2 2 12 12
22 Floorball Team 2 2 2 12 12
23 Wood ball
Stroke Single 2 2 2 2 2
Stroke Double 1 1 2 2 2
Stroke Mixed Double 1 1 2 2 2
Stroke Overall Men 1 1 2 2 2
Stroke Overall
Women 1 1 2 2 2
Fairway Single 1 1 2 2 2
Total/Maximum
Expected
medals
167 167 226
3.2 OFFICIALS
3.2.1 Should be of high integrity, professionalism and experience
3.2.2 Should be paid for the services rendered
3.2.3 A reasonable rate and mode of payment should be worked out in advance to
avoid boycotts
3.3 SPORT DETAILS
3.3.1 Athletics Track & Field
I. International Athletics Federation rules will apply save for the
numbers of competitors that will be determined by TC.
II. All ........................
III. The .................................
3.3.2 Badminton
I. International Badminton Federation rules will apply save for the
numbers of competitors that will be determined by TC.
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II. All matches shall be best of THREE (unless the TSC decides otherwise
at the beginning of the championships).
III. The matches will be singles and doubles.
IV. Each institution may enter a maximum of 3 players for the singles and
one pair for the doubles event.
V. These events shall run parallel so institutions are encouraged to enter
different player for the different events.
VI. Each team will be composed of two singles and one doubles. Each seed
shall play the corresponding seed.
VII. All matches shall be best of three.
VIII. The team winning most games shall be the winner. In the event of a tie
in a game the team winning most sets will be awarded the match. If a
tie still
IX. exists the team with the least point’s score against it will be awarded
the match.
X. For league or pool league, a tie in position may happen. In this case the
team which won the most sets shall be placed higher.
XI. This is a team event that requires a minimum of TWO players to
participate
XII. (The idea will be to have individual as opposed to team competition).
3.3.3 Basketball
I. FIBA rules will apply.
II. In the case of a disqualifying foul, the concerned player shall be
suspended for the next match. However, incase of extreme
indiscipline, the TSC may recommend a longer suspension from the
matches.
III. Each match shall last 32 minutes, with each quarter lasting 8 minutes
running, unless agreed by the meeting held on the first day of the
games.
IV. At the semi finals and finals the match will be played forty (40)
minutes stopping time unless agreed by the meeting held on the first
day of the games.
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3.3.4 Chess
I. The F.I.D.E rules shall apply Scoring as team
II. Teams shall enter a maximum of four players per gender.
III. There shall be eight rounds of play in line with the Swiss system of
play.
IV. Players shall be seeded 1-4. The seeding shall be handed to the
organizers immediately after the first TSC meeting.
V. The recording of games shall be a must for the first sixty moves.
VI. Chess clocks shall be used if and when available. When available each
game shall be allowed one and a half hours for the whole game.
VII. Other administrative decisions such as breaking of ties shall be
resolved in line with the Swiss system of play
VIII. (The idea will be to have individual as opposed to team competition).
3.3.5 Darts
I. The ...................... rules shall apply Scoring as team
II. Teams shall enter a maximum of ..........................
III. There shall be ...........................................
3.3.6 Goal Ball
I. The ...................... rules shall apply Scoring as team
II. Teams shall enter a maximum of ..........................
III. There shall be ...........................................
3.3.7 Handball maximum 16 players
I. International Handball Federation (IHF) rules shall apply, except for
the duration of the matches which shall be decided on the first day of
the games.
II. In the knock out phase, sudden death shall be used to determine the
winner at the expiry of the playing time.
III. In case of a tie in positions, the following procedures will apply to
determine the positions
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IV. Goals for
V. Goals against
VI. Goal differences
VII. Results between the two teams’ matches/head to head.
VIII. Play off
3.3.8 Hockey
I. International Hockey Federation (FIH) rules shall apply
II. Preliminary matches will be played for fifteen (15) minutes per
quarter, unless agreed upon on the first day of the games.
III. Semi finals and finals shall be played for thirty (1) minutes per half
with an interval of five (5) minutes, unless agreed upon on the first
day of the games.
IV. If there is a tie in position the team with the favourable differences:-
i. Between goals for and goals against shall be considered the
winner.
ii. If a tie still persists, the team with the highest number of
goals shall be considered the winner.
iii. Head to head
3.3.9 Karate
I. The Japanese Karate Association(JKA) rules and regulations shall
apply
II. This will be a Junior or senior category competition on individual basis.
Each institution will be allowed one competitor per category.
III. Competition will be in team KATA and KUMITE.
IV. KATA (Team) will be judged by points.
V. KUMITE (Individual) will be judged by flags 2 Men and 2 Women will
represent their Institution teams.
VI. Requirements:
i. Clean (Gi) Uniforms – white in color
ii. Hand mitts
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iii. Shin guards
iv. Red and blue belts
VII. (The idea will be to have individual as opposed to team competition).
3.3.10 Netball
I. International Netball Association rules will apply, except for duration
of the matches which shall be agreed upon on the first day of the
games.
II. Qualifying for the next round where two teams are equal on points
after the initial stages the following priorities will apply to determine
their positions.
III. Goal Differences
IV. Goal Scored
V. Goal Against
VI. Result between the two teams’ match
VII. In case of a tie in the knock out phase, sudden death shall apply upon
expiry of full time.
3.3.11 Rugby
I. The ...................... rules shall apply Scoring as team
II. Teams shall enter a maximum of ..........................
III. There shall be ...........................................
3.3.12 Scrabble
I. International scrabble association rules and regulations shall apply
II. In case of a tie, tiles will be drawn as in the standard rule
III. A maximum of 4 players per gender will be allowed to represent a
team at this competition.
IV. (The idea will be to have individual as opposed to team competition).
3.3.13 Sitting Volleyball
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IV. The ...................... rules shall apply Scoring as team
V. Teams shall enter a maximum of ..........................
VI. There shall be ...........................................
3.3.14 Soccer
I. FIFA laws of the game shall apply except, for the duration of matches
which shall be agreed upon on the first day of the games.
II. Unless agreed upon, each pool Quarter and matches shall be played
for 20 minutes each half. , semi-final and final matches shall be 30,
minutes each half respectively. In case of a draw, post match penalty
shootouts shall be used to determine the winner.
III. If there is a tie in position the team with the favourable differences:-
i. Between goals for and goals against shall be considered the
winner.
ii. If a tie still persists, the team with the highest number of
goals shall be considered the winner.
iii. Further, the ‘head to head’ shall be considered
iv. If there is no resolution the first scorer in the head to head
shall be declared the winner
v. In case the 2 teams playing in the concurrent group stage
match are tied, they will break the tie via a penalty shootout.
vi. The last preliminary matches in each pool shall be played
concurrently.
vii. A player sent off the field is automatically suspended for
the next two matches.
3.3.15 Swimming
VII. The ...................... rules shall apply Scoring as team
VIII. Teams shall enter a maximum of ..........................
IX. There shall be ...........................................
3.3.16 Table Tennis
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I. International Table Tennis Federation rules shall apply save for the
number of players that will be determined by TC.
II. Each match will be the best of three sets.
III. Single services alternates between opponents every two points until a
player reaches eleven points with at least two points lead. If both
reach ten points, then service alternate after each point until one
player gains a two-point advantage.
IV. Double service alternates every two points between sides. At the end
of every two points the receiving player becomes the server and the
partner of the receiving player becomes the receiver. The matches
will be singles and doubles.
V. Each institution may enter a maximum of 3 players for the singles and
one pair for the doubles event.
VI. These events shall run parallel so institutions are encouraged to enter
different player for the different events.
VII. (The idea will be to have individual as opposed to team competition
except for the doubles).
3.3.17 Tae Kwon Do
I. The World Tae Kwon Do federation rules and regulations shall apply.
II. This will be a weight category contest with each institution allowed
only one competitor per weight category) weighing in shall be done on
the day(just before the game) of competition.
III. Sparring/Kirungi is to be judged by:
IV. Highest number of points
V. Disqualification of opponent
VI. Technical knockout
VII. Decision of the referee
VIII. Walk over/Withdrawal of opponent
IX. Decision of superiority/belt level
X. (The idea will be to have individual as opposed to team competition.).
XI. Duration of Contest
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The duration of the contest shall be three rounds of three minutes
with one Minute of rest between rounds in male and female divisions.
However, the duration of the contest may be shortened to three
rounds of two minutes with one minute of rest between rounds.
XII. Legal scoring areas
XIII. Mid –section of the trunk: The abdomen and both sides of the flank
XIV. Face: The permitted parts of the face.
XV. Points shall be awarded when permitted techniques are delivered
accurately and powerfully to the legal scoring areas of the body.
However, when a contestant is knocked down as a result of the
opponent’s attack on a part of the trunk protector which is not part of
a legal scoring area, such a technique shall be regarded as a point.
Each scoring technique shall earn 1 (plus one) point. Match score shall
be the sum of points of the three rounds.
XVI. Invalidation of points. When the following are committed, the
delivered technique will not be scored.
XVII. Intentional falling, immediately after the delivery of the legitimate
technique
XVIII. Committing an illegal act after delivery of the legitimate technique
XIX. Use of any of the prohibited actions.
XX. Players requirements
XXI. Clean, white Tae-kwon-do uniform
XXII. Head gear
XXIII. Trunk protectors(hoggbos)
XXIV. Shin, arm, groin and breast guards.
XXV. (The idea will be to have individual as opposed to team competition).
3.3.18 Tennis
I. International Tennis Federation Rules shall apply.
II. All competitors must observe match-starting time, dress
appropriately and will be permitted five minute of warming up time on
court before a match commences
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III. The ITF code of conduct will be observed at all times. The matches
will be singles and doubles.
IV. Each institution may enter a maximum of 2 players for the singles and
one pair for the doubles event.
V. These events shall run parallel so institutions are encouraged to enter
different player for the different events.
VI. (The idea will be to have individual as opposed to team competition).
3.3.19 Volleyball 14max
I. The Federation International de Volleyball (F.I.V.B) rules and
regulations shall apply.
II. In the event of a tie in position (if league or league pool is used) point
ratio and then total set ratio will be used to break the tie.
3.3.20 Softball
X. The ...................... rules shall apply Scoring as team
XI. Teams shall enter a maximum of ..........................
XII. There shall be ...........................................
3.3.21 Rollball
XIII. The ...................... rules shall apply Scoring as team
XIV. Teams shall enter a maximum of ..........................
XV. There shall be ...........................................
3.3.22 Woodball
XVI. The ...................... rules shall apply Scoring as team
XVII. Teams shall enter a maximum of ..........................
XVIII. There shall be ...........................................
3.3.23 Floorball
XIX. The ...................... rules shall apply Scoring as team
XX. Teams shall enter a maximum of ..........................
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XXI. There shall be ...........................................
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