Lee County Fair Dodgeball Rules
The Teams
Teams will be made up of 6 players. Substitutes may only enter game in case of injury.
The Field
The game will be played outdoors. The playing field is 60 ‘ x 30’, divided into two sections.
The Equipment
6 Rubber balls will be used.
The Game
The object of the Game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them out by:
1. Hitting an opposing player with a LIVE thrown ball below the shoulders.
2. Catching a LIVE ball thrown by your opponent before it touches the ground.
Definition of a LIVE ball: A ball that has been thrown and has not touched anything, the floor/ ground,
another ball, another player, official or other item outside of the playing field.
Boundaries
During play, all players must remain within the boundary lines. Players may leave boundaries through their
end-line only to retrieve stray balls. They must also re-enter through the end lines.
The Opening Rush
Game begins by placing the dodgeballs along the centerline. Players then take a position behind their end-
line. Following a signal by the official, teams may approach the centerline to retrieve balls. The signal
officially starts the contest.
Timing and Winning a Game
The first team to legally eliminate all opposing players will be declared the winner. A 5- minute time limit has
been established for each contest. If neither team has been eliminated at the end of the 5 minutes, the
team with the greater number of players remaining will be declared the winner. In the case of an equal
number of players after regulation, a 1- minute sudden death overtime period will be played.
Time-Outs and Substitutions
NO Time-Outs or Substitutions will be allowed.
5-Second Violation
In order to reduce stalling, a violation will be called if a team in the lead controls all six balls on their side of
the court for more than 5 seconds.
Rule Enforcement
During play rules will be enforced primarily by the honor system. Players are expected to rule whether or
not a hit was legal or whether they were legally eliminated. All contests will be monitored by a referee. The
REFEREE’S DECISION IS FINAL- NO EXCEPTIONS.
CODE OF CONDUCT
UNDERSTAND, APPRECIATE AND ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE GAME
RESPECT THE INTEGRITY AND JUDGEMENT OF GAME REFEREE AND OFFICIALS
RESPECT YOUR OPPONENT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS AND MAINTAIN SELF-CONTROL.
REFRAIN FROM USING FOUL OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE.
The Teams
Teams will be made up of 6 players. Substitutes may only enter game in case of injury.
The Field
The game will be played outdoors. The playing field is 60 ‘ x 30’, divided into two sections.
The Equipment
6 Rubber balls will be used.
The Game
The object of the Game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them out by:
1. Hitting an opposing player with a LIVE thrown ball below the shoulders.
2. Catching a LIVE ball thrown by your opponent before it touches the ground.
Definition of a LIVE ball: A ball that has been thrown and has not touched anything, the floor/ ground,
another ball, another player, official or other item outside of the playing field.
Boundaries
During play, all players must remain within the boundary lines. Players may leave boundaries through their
end-line only to retrieve stray balls. They must also re-enter through the end lines.
The Opening Rush
Game begins by placing the dodgeballs along the centerline. Players then take a position behind their end-
line. Following a signal by the official, teams may approach the centerline to retrieve balls. The signal
officially starts the contest.
Timing and Winning a Game
The first team to legally eliminate all opposing players will be declared the winner. A 5- minute time limit has
been established for each contest. If neither team has been eliminated at the end of the 5 minutes, the
team with the greater number of players remaining will be declared the winner. In the case of an equal
number of players after regulation, a 1- minute sudden death overtime period will be played.
Time-Outs and Substitutions
NO Time-Outs or Substitutions will be allowed.
5-Second Violation
In order to reduce stalling, a violation will be called if a team in the lead controls all six balls on their side of
the court for more than 5 seconds.
Rule Enforcement
During play rules will be enforced primarily by the honor system. Players are expected to rule whether or
not a hit was legal or whether they were legally eliminated. All contests will be monitored by a referee. The
REFEREE’S DECISION IS FINAL- NO EXCEPTIONS.
CODE OF CONDUCT
UNDERSTAND, APPRECIATE AND ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE GAME
RESPECT THE INTEGRITY AND JUDGEMENT OF GAME REFEREE AND OFFICIALS
RESPECT YOUR OPPONENT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS AND MAINTAIN SELF-CONTROL.
REFRAIN FROM USING FOUL OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE.
Lee County Fair Dodgeball Rules
The Teams
Teams will be made up of 6 players. Substitutes may only enter game in case of injury.
The Field
The game will be played outdoors. The playing field is 60 ‘ x 30’, divided into two sections.
The Equipment
6 Rubber balls will be used.
The Game
The object of the Game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them out by:
1. Hitting an opposing player with a LIVE thrown ball below the shoulders.
2. Catching a LIVE ball thrown by your opponent before it touches the ground.
Definition of a LIVE ball: A ball that has been thrown and has not touched anything, the floor/ ground,
another ball, another player, official or other item outside of the playing field.
Boundaries
During play, all players must remain within the boundary lines. Players may leave boundaries through their
end-line only to retrieve stray balls. They must also re-enter through the end lines.
The Opening Rush
Game begins by placing the dodgeballs along the centerline. Players then take a position behind their end-
line. Following a signal by the official, teams may approach the centerline to retrieve balls. The signal
officially starts the contest.
Timing and Winning a Game
The first team to legally eliminate all opposing players will be declared the winner. A 5- minute time limit has
been established for each contest. If neither team has been eliminated at the end of the 5 minutes, the
team with the greater number of players remaining will be declared the winner. In the case of an equal
number of players after regulation, a 1- minute sudden death overtime period will be played.
Time-Outs and Substitutions
NO Time-Outs or Substitutions will be allowed.
5-Second Violation
In order to reduce stalling, a violation will be called if a team in the lead controls all six balls on their side of
the court for more than 5 seconds.
Rule Enforcement
During play rules will be enforced primarily by the honor system. Players are expected to rule whether or
not a hit was legal or whether they were legally eliminated. All contests will be monitored by a referee. The
REFEREE’S DECISION IS FINAL- NO EXCEPTIONS.
CODE OF CONDUCT
UNDERSTAND, APPRECIATE AND ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE GAME
RESPECT THE INTEGRITY AND JUDGEMENT OF GAME REFEREE AND OFFICIALS
RESPECT YOUR OPPONENT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS AND MAINTAIN SELF-CONTROL.
REFRAIN FROM USING FOUL OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE.
The Teams
Teams will be made up of 6 players. Substitutes may only enter game in case of injury.
The Field
The game will be played outdoors. The playing field is 60 ‘ x 30’, divided into two sections.
The Equipment
6 Rubber balls will be used.
The Game
The object of the Game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them out by:
1. Hitting an opposing player with a LIVE thrown ball below the shoulders.
2. Catching a LIVE ball thrown by your opponent before it touches the ground.
Definition of a LIVE ball: A ball that has been thrown and has not touched anything, the floor/ ground,
another ball, another player, official or other item outside of the playing field.
Boundaries
During play, all players must remain within the boundary lines. Players may leave boundaries through their
end-line only to retrieve stray balls. They must also re-enter through the end lines.
The Opening Rush
Game begins by placing the dodgeballs along the centerline. Players then take a position behind their end-
line. Following a signal by the official, teams may approach the centerline to retrieve balls. The signal
officially starts the contest.
Timing and Winning a Game
The first team to legally eliminate all opposing players will be declared the winner. A 5- minute time limit has
been established for each contest. If neither team has been eliminated at the end of the 5 minutes, the
team with the greater number of players remaining will be declared the winner. In the case of an equal
number of players after regulation, a 1- minute sudden death overtime period will be played.
Time-Outs and Substitutions
NO Time-Outs or Substitutions will be allowed.
5-Second Violation
In order to reduce stalling, a violation will be called if a team in the lead controls all six balls on their side of
the court for more than 5 seconds.
Rule Enforcement
During play rules will be enforced primarily by the honor system. Players are expected to rule whether or
not a hit was legal or whether they were legally eliminated. All contests will be monitored by a referee. The
REFEREE’S DECISION IS FINAL- NO EXCEPTIONS.
CODE OF CONDUCT
UNDERSTAND, APPRECIATE AND ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE GAME
RESPECT THE INTEGRITY AND JUDGEMENT OF GAME REFEREE AND OFFICIALS
RESPECT YOUR OPPONENT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS AND MAINTAIN SELF-CONTROL.
REFRAIN FROM USING FOUL OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE.
| Lee County Fair 2008 DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT July 12th – 4 pm Registration Form Circle One Class All members of team MUST fall within age Class as of July 9, 2008 date Class I : Ages 10 -12 Class II: Ages 13- 16 Class III : Ages 17 & Up Team Name: ________________________________________ Contact Member’s Name: __________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ Phone #: ____________________________________________ Registration Fee: $10 -Please Make Checks Payable to Lee County Fair - Mail completed form to Lee Co. Fair PO Box 179 Donnellson , IA 52625 or drop off at the Extension Office in Donnellson or Farm Bureau in Fort Madison or Call Victoria at 319-470-8611 if any questions. Pre-Game Rules Meeting at 3:30 pm Single or Double Elimination will depend on number of entries received. All players must sign a liability form to participate. If under 18 years old a parent must sign form (they will be mailed to team contact) Rules are provided below. Team Members Name Age Team Members Name Age _________________________ ____ _____________________________ ____ _________________________ ____ _____________________________ ____ _________________________ ____ _____________________________ _____ 6 members required – no substitutions allowed |
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