North Yorkshire School GamesGoalball Event 2016/17Event rules and regulations

Introduction

The North Yorkshire School Games organising committee would like to congratulate you on qualifying for the 2017 School Games Goalball Finals at Universi-ty of York on Tuesday 27th June 2017.

This pack contains all the information you need to prepare for the event; you can also refer to the website www.northyorkshiresport.co.uk/goalball for further information.

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On behalf of the organising committee we wish you and your team success at the Games and more importantly that it is an enjoyable experience for all.

EVENT DATE: TUESDAY 27TH JUNE 2017

EVENT VENUE: YORK SPORTS CENTRE, THE UNIVERSITY OF YORK, HESLINGTON LANE, YORK, YO10 5NAEVENT TIME: 10:30AM ARRIVAL FOR 11AM START

Event logisticsThis pack details the rules and regulations for participating in the North Yorkshire School Games finals. There will be a further event pack which will accompany this one. This pack will give you details on the School Games event including details on travel and transport and catering happening on the day. This competition is one as part of a number happening on the day including:• Quadkids Athletics• Cricket

Squad Size1. A mixture of KS3 & KS4 Year groups can be used.2. On court teams consist of 3 players, it is advised that your squad in no bigger than 5 to ensure a good amount of game time. There must be a minimum of 1 play-er with a visual impairment on court at all times. Team can be mixed, consisting of boys &/or girls.3. This competition is open to both visually impaired and sighted pupils as all play-ers must wear eyeshades. Please see rule in the teams section regarding the number of VI players on court.

KitAll teams will be issued kit in the colour of their district to be worn on the day. Ath-letes should also wear suitable clothing and footwear for participating in a sportshall.

Playing the Game The aim of the game is to score a goal by throwing/rolling the ball across the opponent’s goal line. The game is non-invasive so players must stay within their own half. Eyeshades must be worn at all times during a game and substitutes and officials must remain quiet. When the ball is thrown, there are a number of possible outcomes:

• 2 whistles = GoalThe ball crosses the opponent’s goal line and the referee will announce the score. The team who conceded the goal are given possession of the ball and the game restarts on the referee’s whistle and call of “play”

• 1 whistle = PenaltyThe referee will say the name of the penalty (e.g. high ball, 10 seconds, illegal defence, eye shades, noise, etc.) and the name of the player to defend. The other 2 players will be taken off court. The game restarts after the penalty on the referee’s whistle and call of “play”.

• OutThe ball is thrown directly out over the side line. The referee calls “out” and the ball is the given to the nearest winger on the opposing team. The game restarts on the referee’s call of “play”.

• Blocked outThe ball is “blocked out” of play by the opposing team. It is immediately given back to the nearest winger on that team and the game restarts on the referee’s call of “play”.

• No whistle or callThe team have successfully blocked the ball so the game continues.

Enforced RulesPlease follow the School Games Goalball rules. The key rules that will be enforced are:

1. Eye shades: players must not touch their eye shades during a game.2. Noise: players must remain quiet other than when they are in possession of the goalball.3. High ball: the goalball must be thrown along the floor.4. 10 seconds: teams only have 10 seconds in possession of the goalball. 5. There will be no points awarded for blocks, 1 point will be awarded per goal and the winning team will be the team with the most goals.

Health & Safety • Encourage players to use the correct techniques when playing to avoid injury to themselves, or others.• Ensure noise levels are kept to a minimum so players can hear the ball. • Players must be dressed appropriately (i.e. sports kit) and have nothing in their pockets.• No jewellery or glasses should be worn. • No chewing gum/sweets • Please ensure your pupils bring some liquid refreshments with them. • All team teachers must ensure their pupils are under adult supervision at all times, even when not playing. During this time teams can watch and encourage their fellow teams. • First aiders will be on site, however please ensure your pupils bring with them any medical supplies they may need i.e. asthma inhalers. • Please ensure that your pupils have been thoroughly briefed with regards to health and safety.

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