RULES
- A maximum of 5 players per team.
- A team may have a maximum of two players from Year 7 or above.
- Children taking part must be in Year 3 or above.
- Primary aged players may throw overarm. Players in Year 7 or above MUST throw underarm – failure to do so will result in elimination.
- The game starts with 4 dodgeballs on the benches in the middle and both teams at the edge of the court.
- On the word go, the game starts.
- Players are eliminated if a ball hits them anywhere on the body, even if they are hit by their team.
- A player maybe eliminated if they have their ball caught by a member of the opposition team. The opposing team may then have one of the ‘out’ players return to the team (first out, first back in).
- One game last for a maximum of 2 minutes. Both teams will play 5 times each.
- Points are scored based on the number of players you have left at the end of each game. Each game score is added to create a match result.
- A league table will be produced and kept up to date on the school website.
- Should the whistle blow at any point, you must stop immediately.
- The umpire’s decision is final. Any arguing with the umpire will result in points being taken away from your team.
- Finally, HAVE FUN – it’s what it’s all about after all!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When will the matches take place?
They will take place on Friday afternoons, 3.30pm until 4.30pm.
Will we be playing every week?
Very unlikely – it will all depend on how many teams we get. Fixtures will be handed out before the start of the competition and reminder texts sent on a Thursday evening.
Who chooses the teams?
It is totally up to you who is in your team. Remember, you are only allowed a maximum of 5 players which may include two players aged Year 7 or above. All players MUST be in Year 3 or above.
Can my Mum and Dad play?
Of course they can! You may have a maximum of 2 adults in your team and throughout the games, they must throw underarm. <%2
