New Activities Rules & changes to 2012 Rule Book for 2013
Art
Amend Rule 6 to read:
At the National Finals Art Competition under the supervision of the adjudicators
competitors will be required to paint, draw, sketch or collage –
(a) U8s & U10s his choice of any community games theme.
(b) U12, U14 & U16 one only of 4 (four) taken from a list of 10 (ten) community
games activities made available to counties by end of October of the previous year.
Athletics – track events
Add to rule 19:
In the U8 track events at the National Finals after the first heats the first 4
competitors will go on to the semi-finals and the runners-up will go on to a second
competition.
Cross Country
New Rule
Only "teams" who qualify from the semi-finals can take part in the final.
Relay Races
Add to list:
Relay Race 4 x 200m
Mixed U16 (over 14) (panel of 6 – 3 boys & 3 girls)
Amend Rule 10 to read:
In U10, U13, U15 & U16 mixed relay 2 boys and 2 girls to run.
Athletics - field events
Ball Throw
Amend Rule 11 to read:
Ball size: standard 4.
Javelin
Change of age to:
Boys & Girls U14
Amend rule 7 to read:
Junior Javelin 500grams is used.
Long Puck
Change Ball size to:
Standard 4
Triple Jump
Add the following rules and activity:
TRIPLE JUMP
Boys & Girls U/16 years.
Competition
1. The Triple Jump shall consist of a hop, a step and a jump in that order.
2. The hop shall be made so that an athlete lands first on the same foot as that from
which he/she has taken off; in the step he/she shall land on the other foot, from
which, subsequently, the jump is performed. It shall not be considered a failure if an
athlete, while jumping, touches the ground with the “sleeping” leg.
Badminton
Change to Read:
Badminton
Boy & Girls U15 years
Panel of 6
Amend Rule 2 to read:
There are 2 competitions i.e. 1 for boys & 1 for girls.
Amend Rule 3 to read:
The full panel of 6 may be used but a team of 4 must field at the commencement of
the match otherwise the team is disqualified.
Amend Rule 4 to read:
The format of the match will be two Singles & one Double. A player may only play in
one Singles or the Doubles.
Basketball
Amend To read:
Mixed U11 years (Panel of 10 – 5 Boys & 5 Girls
Boys & Girls U13 years (Panel of 10)
Amend Rule 4 to read:
Ball size 5 to be used.
Cycling on Grass
New Rule 9 to read:
A push start must be from a stationary position. Failure to comply will be deemed a
false start. A further false start committed by any member of the start line will incur
a disqualification.
Debating
Add the following rules and activity:
1. At each stage there will be 2 teams. 1 team proposing (agreeing with the motion),
and 1 team opposing (arguing against the motion).
2. A boy and a girl member of the team must speak- putting their point of view
across.
3. For the National and County Finals a draw will be made for which team propose or
oppose the motion.
4. For the National Finals 4/5 subjects will be selected and notified to the national
qualifiers.
5. Motions will be selected at National by the Activities Committee, County by the
County Committee.
6. Winning team will progress to the Final, runners-up to the playoff.
Competition Format
1. The chair for all debates shall be appointed by the Activities Committee.
2. Adjudication of each round shall be by a panel of the least three adjudicators to be
appointed by the Activities Committee.
3. Any team or individual not present when called to speak may be eliminated from
the competition at the discretion of the Activities Committee or a representative. In
event of any dispute, the decision of the Activities Committee or the Activities
Committee’ representative shall be binding. The decision of the Activities Committee
in all matters and at all stages of the competition shall be final.
Conduct of the Meeting
1. All speeches must be via the Chair.
2. The decision of the Chair will be final in all matters pertaining to the operation and
the interpretation of these Standing Orders.
3. All members of the two teams represented in the debate, or any guest and/or
supporter thereof, shall be deemed to be a member of the house.
4. i) Speeches shall be of five minutes duration in the first round and seven minutes
duration in the subsequent rounds. Longer speeches will incur time penalties.
ii) The timekeeper shall give a time signal at the end of the first minute, at the end of
the fourth minute (first round debates)/sixth minute (all other rounds) and every
thirty seconds thereafter.
iii) The Chair may advise speakers to conclude if they speak for more than their
allotted time.
5. i) The Chair shall call on speakers first for and then against the motion in order
that they appear on the order paper.
ii) The Chair and the adjudicators may, in exceptional circumstances, dummy speak.
6. Under no circumstances may a debate open with an opposition speech.
Points of Information
1. i) Points of Information may be offered between the first and the second bells in
each speech, i.e. after the first minute and before the last minute of each speech.
ii) Points of Information may only be offered to the speaker at the podium by a
member of the opposite side.
iii) The Chair will declare out of order points not made in accordance with i) and ii)
above.
2. i) A point of information shall consist of brief (15 seconds max), relevant
information sought from or offered to the speaker of the floor by another speaker in
the debate.
ii) A speaker when offering information will stand; raise one hand and clearly state
"On a point of Information".
iii) The speaker at the podium shall politely either accept or refuse the Point of
Information.
3. i) The chair may disallow any Point of Information if he/she considers it to be an
abuse of privilege or if the speaker is not being given a chance to proceed with
his/her speech.
ii) Special arrangement for points of information shall, if necessary, be made by the
Chair and announced at the start of the debate.
4. i) A Point of Information may only be offered to the speaker on the floor. It may
not be offered to the Chair or any other official.
ii) A Point of Order relating to the debates proceedings may be offered by the Chair.
End of Competitive Debate
1. When the competitive debate concludes, the Chair shall call upon the adjudicators
to retire. On return of the adjudicators, the Chair shall call upon the Chief
Adjudicator to deliver the verdict.
2. At the conclusion of the meeting the Chair shall formally close the meeting by
announcing “the House now stands adjourned”.
3. Any matter not expressly dealt with in these standing Orders shall be resolved by
the decision of the Chair having due regard to the maintenance of proper order,
good debate, and the purposes of the competition.
Duathlon
Add the following rules and activity:
Duathlon; - Boys & Girls - Under 15/ Over 12
Format - Run + Cycle + Run
Important Information
It is each competitors own responsibility to ensure that his/her bike is in good
mechanical order and safe to ride.
Distances are in Kilometres from the start and are approximate
Race numbers
Race numbers must be worn on the front and back during the entire race.
Bike
Helmets are compulsory.
If a competitor gets into difficulty, they should use their hand or voice to get the
attention of safety personnel.
Safety personnel reserve the right to remove any competitors from the event who
they believe are putting themselves in undue danger.
THE COURSE
Run
The 1st run is a 1400m loop within the AIT College which will then return the
competitors back to the Transition area at the side of the Engineering building.
Transition
You will be directed into transition from the 1st run, you must put your helmet on
before touching your bike, you must obey marshals here and everywhere else on the
course, anyone abusing the marshals will be disqualified immediately. You cannot
mount your bike until after you cross the mount dismount line at the exit of
transition area.
On leaving the transition area competitors will be joining the main road; there will be
marshals at every junction along with Gardaí. Normal rules of the road apply. The
roads are open to traffic so stay on the left only pass when it is safe to do so.
Cycle
Competitors will exit transition and follow marshals directions.
The cycle is an 8km loop from the Transition area out onto public road and back to
the Transition area again.
Drafting is not allowed in Duathlon. Crossing the white line in the centre of the road
with live traffic, will mean immediate disqualification. Cycle no more than 2
abreast.
Transition
On re-entry to the transition competitors must dismount before the transition area
rack their bike properly, fallen bikes, or those obstructing other racking points must
be positioned correctly before leaving transition. Competitors must not remove their
helmet until they have re racked their bike.
You must take care in transition not to disturb anyone else’s equipment; again
marshals must be obeyed here at all times. Please respect their instructions.
2nd Run
The 2nd run will follow the same route as the 1st one, the same rules apply.
We are looking forward to an enjoyable and above all safe race, make sure to follow
the rules and act in appropriate fashion.
Futsal
Amend time in Rule 9 to read:
The duration of the game shall be two equal periods of 15 minutes, subject to the
following…..etc
Gaelic Football
Change to Mixed U10.
Amend Rule 3 to read:
The panel must consist of 20 (15 players & 5 substitutes). A minimum of 5 of either
gender must be on the field of play at all times.
Change Rule 4 to read:
All 5 substitutes must be used.
Change Rule 7 to read:
The game will be 15 players a side.
All members of the panel must get a minimum of 10 minutes playing time during the
game. Failure to comply will result in the opposing team being awarded additional
points, two points for every member of the panel of 20 not used. If all substitutes
have already been used, with the permission of the referee, an injured player may be
substituted.
Gaelic Football - Girls U12 years.
Change Rule 3 to read:
The panel must consist of 20 (15 players & 5 substitutes).
Change Rule 4 to read:
The game will be 15 players a side. All members of the panel must get a minimum of
10 minutes playing time during the game. Failure to comply will result in the
opposing team being awarded additional points, two points for every member of the
panel of 20 not used. If all substitutes have already been used, with the permission
of the referee, an injured player may be substituted.
Change Rule 6 to read:
All 5 substitutes must be used.
Gymnastics – Boys & Girls
Age change:
U9, U11, U13 & U15 years.
Delete team event.
Delete: Boys U8 Floor work & Girls U8 Floor work
Change: Boys U10 Floor work to Boys U9
Boys U12 Floor work to Boys U11
Boys U14 Floor work to Boys U13
Boys U16 Floor work to Boys U15.
Girls U10 Floor work to Girls U9
Girls U12 Floor work to Girls U11
Girls U14 Floor work to Girls U13
Girls U16 Floor work to Girls U15
Handball Boys & Girls U13 & U15
Delete Activity.
One Wall Handball U13
Add the following rules and activity:
Handball – One-Wall
Boys U13 & Girls U13
1. The playing rules of Comhairle Liathroid Laimhe na hEireann shall apply except
where amended by the Community Games Rules and Bye Laws.
2. Panel to consist of six – four to play and two substitutes.
3. Girls U13 play with the Challenger No 2 Ball. Boys U13 play with the Dark Blue Ball.
4. All games to be played to 15 aces.
5. One-Wall alley to be used.
(a). The wall shall be 20 feet wide from the outside edge of one sideline to the
outside edge of the other sideline, and 16 feet high, including any top line.
(b) The floor shall be 20 feet wide from the outside edges of the sidelines. It shall be
34 feet from the wall to the outside edge of the long line. The sidelines should
extend at least 3 feet beyond the long line. There should also be a minimum of at
least 6 feet, but ideally 20 feet, of floor beyond each sideline as well as 16 feet
beyond the long line to allow for playing space.
(c) The short line runs parallel to the wall with the back edge of the line 16 feet
from the wall.
(d) There shall be service markers, lines of at least 6 inches in length extending
inward from the sidelines, parallel to the short and long lines and located midway
between them. The imaginary extension of these lines across the court indicates the
service line.
(e) The serving zone is the floor area inside and including the short, service and
sidelines.
(f)The receiving zone is the floor area beyond the short line, inside and including the
side and long lines.
(g)The playing zone is the floor area between the front wall and the outside edges of
the side and long lines.
(h)The top edge of the wall, if any, is not part of the court. A ball striking the top
edge is an out.
(i)A ball that’s hits a spectator before hitting the wall shall be considered an out.
6. All matches to follow the same order:
Singles, Doubles, Singles.
Matches will be as follows:Singles – 2 games of 15 aces each
Doubles – 3 games of 15 aces each
Singles – 2 games of 15 aces each
Etc. (the rest as per the rule book)
Hard-court Tennis Mixed U16.
Delete Activity.
Hurling:
Add to rules:
There will be an extra seeded competition; the activities committee will seed
counties.
Indoor Soccer:
Age change:
Boys & Girls U10. Boys & Girls U13 (over 10 years)
Change time in Rule 8 to read:
The duration of the game shall be two periods of 10 minutes for U10s & 15 minutes
for U13s subject to the following: etc.
Olympic Handball - Boys & Girls U14:
Delete Activity.
Rounders Boys & Girls U15 years
Delete Activity.
Throw ball Mixed U11
Add the following rules and activity:
General Rules:
1.
The game throw ball will be played according to Community Games Rules
2.
The Game will be made up of 2 opposing teams –one called the throwing
team and the other called the fielding team
3.
A panel will be made up of 12 players – 6 boys and 6 girls.
4.
A team will be made up of 8 players maximum – 4 boys max 4 girls max
4.1
4.2
5.
6.
7.
7.1
7.2
7.3
(a)
(b)
(c)
8.
9.
Minimum team requirements to start the game will be 6 players – 3 boys and
3 girls
Re substitution etc. see section titled - Playing rules, Section 3 ‘TEAMS’
the game will consist of four innings - an innings will be completed each time
both teams having got opportunities to throw or have three players put out
by the fielding team (see section titled - Playing rules, Section 4, ‘PLAY’)
The team with most runs scored at the end of the game shall be declared the
winner.
If both sides are level after 4 innings – excluding league matches where both
teams gain one point on the league table the following procedure(s) shall be
used to decide the winner in the following order:
The team winning 3 of the 4 innings - if still equal
The team that scores most runs cumulatively - if still equal
An extra innings will be played and
A toss will be made to decide who goes first,
Substitutions may be made as it is a new game
Innings will start with thrower number 1
A tennis ball will be used
Gloves are permitted but not obligatory
Playing Rules
1.
DIMENSIONS
1.1
The field of play shall not be less than 50m x 50m.
1.2
There shall be four bases, each 60cm x 60cm, 15m apart in a square shape,
contained within the larger playing area.
1.3
The base area shall be the marking on the ground, not the mats temporarily
laid for the match.
1.4
Throwing team, management and spectators shall remain at least 10m from
the playing area.
1.5
The lay of the ground is illustrated in diagram 1 field of play below.
2.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.
3.1
3.2
EQUIPMENT
Ball – brightly coloured tennis ball.
Gloves – optional.
Runners shoes or football boots may be worn. Spiked footwear will not be
permitted.
Mats – 4 mats each 60cm x 60cm (non slip e.g. carpet) to be placed on each
of the 4 bases. Note rule 1.3.
TEAMS
Teams shall consist of a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 players – equally
boys and girls.
A maximum of 4 substitutions may be made during the game – boy for boy,
girl for girl.
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
4.
4.1
4.2
4.3
Team list must be submitted prior to commencement of game with players
listed boy/girl or girl/boy alternatively.
No listed thrower or substitute may be omitted from the throwing order
except in the case of sickness or injury.
The throwing team shall remain at the throwing area when not at play.
Throwers must not approach the throwing area until their name is called by
the referee.
Guide to fielding positions is illustrated below.
PLAY
The Referee will call the captain of each side together before the game
commences to toss for the choice of throwing or fielding first.
Each Manager must insure at this stage that the Referee has an accurate
team list in the correct throwing order (see ‘TEAMS’ section 3.3). This must
be done in advance to allow the match to start on time.
The throwing team shall remain in the throwing teams’ area when not at
play.
4.4
The throwers must not approach the throwing area/home base (t/h) until
called by the Referee.
4.5
The game will start when the fielding team are ready and the Referee calls
‘Play ball’.
4.6
Each thrower shall be entitled to take three throws before being required to
leave the t/h base.
4.7
The throwers leading foot must be in contact with the t/h base and not in
front of it at the time the ball is released.
4.8
The thrower must throw from a standing position in contact with the t/h base
observing rule 4.7.
4.9
The ball must be thrown in a forward direction, towards the field of play and
to be in play must:
4.9.1 Enter the field of play before touching foul ground
OR
4.9.2 Be legally played by a fielder.
4.9.3 That is, a ball thrown sideways and entering foul ground and t/h base will be
called a foul ball and on the thrower’s third good ball, the thrower will be
declared out.
4.9.4 If the ball is first touched by a fielder and subsequently lands on foul ground,
it is not a foul ball unless the fielder is standing on foul ground when the ball
was thrown (exception: t/h base minder is the only player legally entitled to
stand in foul ground and catch the ball at all times)
4.10 If a thrower throws a ball and it first touches foul ground he/she is not
entitled to leave home base. The throw shall count against him/her and if it is
the third throw he/she shall be declared out.
4.10.1 A foul ball is a dead ball.
4.10.2 No runners may advance.
4.10.3 The thrower may not run.
4.10.4 No outs can be made.
4.10.5 No runs can be scored
4.10.6 If it is a third good ball and the thrower throws it foul then the thrower is out.
4.11 It is permissible for the fielding team to change the team positions at any
time.
4.12 Substitutions may also be made at any time with the Referees permission
(subject to ‘TEAMS’ section 3.2)
4.13 When a thrower leaves t/h base each runner on a base may advance to the
next and succeeding bases.
4.13.1 If the thrower having thrown the ball leaves the t/h base on a first of second
throw and continues on for more than four paces, he/she must continue to
first base and may not return to the throwing position.
4.13.2 A the thrower is deemed to have left the t/h base if contact is broken with
the base by either foot or any part of the body
4.13.3 If a thrower leaves the t/h base on the first of second throw, he/she may
return to t/h base if he has taken less than 5 paces and will be entitled to
another throwing chance.
4.13.4 On a third good throw a thrower must leave the t/h base and run to first base
4.13.5 If first base is occupied at the time the occupying runner must advance to
second, second to third and so on if there is no free base in between.
4.13.6 One run is scored each time a runner touches home base after occupying all
other bases in turn, before being put out.
4.13.7 No runs may be scored while the thrower is still at t/h base.
4.14 A base runner shall be declared out if a member of the fielding team
possessing the ball touches the runner with it a hand or any other body part
or touches the base to which the runner is advancing, before the runner
touches it.
4.14.1 If a base has been tagged (that is a fielder while holding the ball makes
contact with a base, only ahead of a runner, and afterwards a runner touches
the said base the runner is out.
4.14.2 Tagging a base while a runner is in occupation or after a runner has left it to
go to the next base, does not prevent the said runner safely returning to it in
that play and the said runner shall not be called out by the Referee.
(N.B. for safety reasons the fielder should be couched to tag with their foot
rather than bending down to tag the base by hand so as to avoid hand/facial injury
from oncoming runner(s).
4.15 A player is still in if in contact with the base when touched by a fielder
holding the ball.
4.16 If a base is occupied it may not be tagged (this action is useless and does not
restrict the base holder from running to the next base provided it is
unoccupied or untagged)
4.17 The ball may not be thrown at a runner.
4.18 All bases become untagged when the next thrower is called by the Referee.
4.19 Base play must be decisive and referees/umpires faced with split decision
must allow that the fielder was not fast enough to win the decision, and the
runner is declared in.
4.20 Base runners may not deviate off the straight line between bases so as to
avoid a fielder who might be waiting with the ball. A ball runner who deviates
from the straight line is open to passive obstruction from the fielders. In a
dispute the runner is out if the ball is played to the base before and/or the
base behind the runner.
4.21 If a fielder is waiting with the ball he/she should try to contact a runner with
only the hand or by light touch. In any case the runner may not claim
obstruction.
4.22 A runner may not deviate from the straight line but if it is possible to void
contact by sliding under or jumping over a fielder, then the runner may do so
without penalty. If contact is made in anyway, even accidently, with the
fielder holding the ball, the runner is out.
4.23
4.24
4.25
4.26
4.27
4.28
4.29
A fielder may not stand on a base or on lines between bases so as to put a
runner off course, unless the fielder has the ball. The runner is entitled to
occupy the base to which he/she is running. A fielder must be seen to be
holding the ball firmly at the time of the tag on a base or a tag of a runner. If
the ball is dropped in the tagging motion, then the fielder has not had
possession of the ball.
If the ball is played to a fielder and the fielder lets the ball go past, the fielder
is responsible for putting the ball back in play. Runners may advance.
Interference by spectators, with the ball, will merit a return to the last base
touched, by all runners, if the ball was put further out of reach of a fielder, or
entitle a runner to the next base, if the ball was put into a more convenient
spot for a fielder. Deliberate interference by umpires will be treated in the
same way. Accidental interference by umpires and players will be overlooked
and play will continue as if nothing had happened. If a runner or thrower
deliberately causes the ball to be sent further from the fielder, after a throw,
the runner or thrower is out.
Players may continue from base to base, until there is no base available and
the t/h base has been tagged.
If the ball thrown by the thrower is held by the fielder before it reaches the
ground, the thrower is out and the base holders may advance. If a fielder is
on foul ground the thrower is out and base holders may advance. If a fielder
is on foul ground even with only one foot, when the ball was thrown, and
does not enter fair territory before making a catch, then the play or catch is
illegal, the ball is dead and the thrower is entitled to throw an extra ball. If
the ball touches any other fielder or spectator before a fielder catches the
ball, then it is not an out.
Throwers shall throw in the order in which their names appear on the team
list, but after the first innings the first thrower is the one whose name follows
the last one to throw in the proceeding innings. It is necessary for a thrower
to be called only once. It the thrower ignores a third call to throw by the
Referee, then he or she may be called out. All throwers names must appear
in full on the throwing order with both first names and surnames written
legibly, and distinguishing middle names or other titles be made clear where
any two players have the same first and second names.
Bases shall be touched in legal order; 1st, 2nd, 3rd and t/h base. Players
obliged to return must do so in reverse order to the last base they were
legally entitled to occupy. A player will be obliged to return if an umpire or
Referee determines that he or she has failed to make contact with a base and
in doing so has proceeded to the next base. In this case the umpire at the
relevant base will hold both arms extended vertically to indicate that the
runner has missed a base, this is not an appeal play. The runner has the right
to return to the untouched base but can be put out if contacted by a fielder
holding the ball or the untouched base is tagged by a fielder holding the ball.
4.30
4.31
4.32
4.33
4.34
4.35
4.36
Right to a base is acquired by touching it before being put out. A player
retains the right to a base until he/she legally touches the next base. If a
thrower is out before reaching first base, a first base runner is not forced to
leave. The same applies at the other bases.
No runner shall score ahead of another proceeding him or her, if the
proceeding runner has not been put out.
If a runner is in danger of being put out between bases and a following
runner passes him/her, and occupies the base, he/she is running to, the first
runner is the only one who can be put out in that play.
If both runners can return to vacant bases without being put out, they are
entitled to those bases. If two base runners occupy the same base, the
second runner on the base is the one who must go out or return to the
previous base, unless there is or was a free base ahead of the doubly
occupied base, except at the first base, where the thrower is always entitled
to the base if not already put out.
Failure of a runner to touch a base and who is declared out shall not affect
the status of succeeding runners who touch each base in the correct order.
The innings shall end when three of the throwing team have been put out
and no further scores can be made. It will be necessary here for the ball to be
sent to the t/h base in order for the base to be tagged and further scores
rendered impossible, to end the play.
The ball is in play when it is thrown in a forward direction from t/h base. If
the thrower throws and does not run, runners on the bases may not run and
occupy the next base, unless it is the third good throw, or there is a catch.
Runners may not leave the base until the ball is in play.
Hybrid Rugby Girls U16
Add the following rules and activity: Object:
Object:
• The object of the game is to score a try by placing the ball with downward pressure
on or behind the opponents try line. A penalty try will be awarded if a try would
probably have been scored but for foul play by the defending team.
• When a try is scored the game is restarted by a free pass from the centre of the
pitch by the non-scoring Team.
Teams:
• Under 15 Girls Hybrid Rugby is played between teams of equal numbers of players,
containing not more than seven players and not less than six players. Each side can
have 5 substitutes.
Substitute players can be reused at any time Substitutions can only take place when
the ball is “Dead “or at half time and always with the referees knowledge.
Pitch Size:
• The maximum pitch size is 60 meters by 35 meters, plus 5ms in goal area
• Reduced pitch sizes are acceptable provided this is agreed with the officiating
referee and the coaches. And the smaller pitches do not materially increase risk of
injury to players.
• Adjacent pitches should be no closer than 5 meters
Duration:
•
15 minutes each way.
Passing:
• The ball can only be passed sideways or backwards through the air, not handed to
another player. If the ball is handed to another player or knocked forward, then a
free pass is awarded to the non-offending side, unless advantage occurs to the nonoffending side. In order to keep the game flowing referees should play advantage
wherever possible.
Free Pass:
• A free pass is used:
1. To start the match at the beginning of each half from the centre of the pitch
2. When there has been foul play
3. Where the ball has been ripped from an opponent
4. Where more than one person joins the contact.
• At a free pass, the opposition must be 7 meters back from the mark. They cannot
start moving forward until the ball leaves the hand of the passer. At the free pass,
the player must start with the ball in both hands and, when instructed by the referee
who will call “PLAY”, pass the ball backwards thru the air to a member of her team.
For safety reasons, no player may run until the pass is made. The Player taking the
free pass must pass the ball when the referee calls “PLAY”
The Tackle:
• Only the ball carrier can be tackled. The ball carrier can run and dodge potential
taggers but cannot fend off using their hands (handoff) or the ball. The ball cannot
be pulled out of the carriers hands at any time.
• Standard tackle and offside rules apply
Prohibited Play:
1. No contact above shoulder level
2. No line outs
3. No kicking
4. (no hand off /fend off (a hand off being the placing of an open hand by the ball
carrier against an opponents face or body while a fend off is an out stretched arm by
the ball carrier towards an opponent to discourage that person making a tag.
5. No more than the tackler, tackled player plus one from each team in contact.
Scrums:
The scrum will be made up of three players from each team. (A prop on either side
of a hooker) they will be the nearest three players from either side, with the fourth
nearest the scrum half.
1. The scrum will be un contested
2. Opponents cannot strike for the ball
3. Opponents bind half a metre apart
4. The referee will talk the players thru the engagement process
5. If the scrum collapses the whistle is blown without delay and the appropriate
penalty is awarded or the scrum reset.
6. If a player is persistently involved in collapsing or illegal binding they must be
replaced
7. If a player’s lack of technique is a danger then must be replaced.
8. The back line must remain 5 metres behind the scrum
9. If the scrum is awarded inside the 5 metre line, the scrum is taken from the middle
of the 5 metre line.
10. The scrum half should hold the ball in two hands and put the ball into the scrum
insuring the ball is not fed directly to her team.
Ball Size
SIZE 5
Skittles; Amend Rule 5 to Read:
The throw line is marked (5m for U12, 6m for U14 & 7m for U16) from skittle
number 1 and is 3m long squared at the ends with a 5cm line.
Soccer - Girls U12 years (over 9) 11 a side. (Panel of 16)
Delete Activity.
Soccer- 7 a side Girls U12 years (over 9) 7 a side (panel of 12)
Add the following rules and activity:
Law 1: Field of Play
Markings: The field of play shall be rectangular.
*Size: Maximum Dimensions of 70 meters by 50 meters, minimum dimensions of
50 meters by 35 meters.
*A centre spot
*The goal size shall be 5 meters by 2 meters.
* The goal area shall be 8 meters by 20 meters.
*A penalty spot - 10 yards from the goal line. (9metres)
Law 2: The Ball: Size 4
Law 3: The Number of Players: Seven players from each team allowed on the field of
play at any one time (7-a-side). One player from each team must play as goalkeeper.
Law 4: Substitutions
Each team may use 5 substitutes named on the match card as often as required.
Substituted players can be reintroduced back into the game. Substitutions must be
made during a break in play and with the consent of the referee. Every effort must
be made to give all players a reasonable amount of time on the pitch.
Law 7: Duration of the game
Two x 20 minutes, with a five minute half-time break.
Law 11: Offside
No offside rule.
Law 13: Free Kick
The defenders shall be at least 5 meters from the ball.
Law 14: Penalty Kick
Penalty kicks shall be taken from a mark 7meters from the goal line.
Law 15: Kick-in/throw-in from the touch line:
Kick-ins shall be used. The ball is kicked from the point on the touch line where it
went out of play. The opposition must retreat at least 5 meters from the ball. Goals
cannot be scored directly from a kick-in.
Law 16: Goal Kick
Goal kicks are taken from the ground anywhere inside the penalty box.
The Spirit of the Game.
The laws of the Game shall be implemented by the referee.
The protection of the Spirit of the Game is the responsibility of the team manager
and parents/supporters.
Swimming
Add to Note:
At the National Finals U8 competitors must be able to swim one length of the pool
from the deep end.
Add to Note:
At the National Finals the U8 freestyle will split into two competitions after the first
heats. Agreed qualifiers will continue on to the semi-finals and the runners-up will go
on to an additional competition.
Table Tennis – Boys & Girls U16.
Delete Activity.
New Rule number 11 to read:
The four provincial winners to play a round robin to determine the winners and
runners-up.
Tag Rugby; New Rule Number 12 to read:
The Sin bin.
Players can sin binned for 5 minutes for the following
Deliberate aggressive fouling of any kind.
Continuous fouling or unsporting behaviour.
New Rule 13:
Sending Off:
A player may be sent off for the following:
Striking or kicking an opponent
Verbal abuse or use of bad language towards opponents or officials.
New Rule 14:
A player in the act of scoring be allowed one step after being tagged to score.
New Rule 15:
Tags worn one on each hip must be no shorter than 12 inches.
Talent Competitions
Age Change:
Group Dance Irish Contemporary to U12.
Solo Music to U13
Solo Recitation to U12
Variety
Amend Rule 10 to read:
All music must be live music provided by
A. The members of the panel on stage.
B.An over 16 accompanist may be used to provide basic music to songs and dances.
The accompanist.
A.Is not permitted to play solo or virtuoso items.
B.Must be visible to the judges at all times – either front side stage or on floor front
of stage.
C.Must be specifically identified to the Co-ordinator and Judges prior to each
performance.
D.Will not be permitted to participate in any other way.
Note; No synthesisers, tape recorders or pre-recorded sounds will be permitted.
Add to rules:
There will be an extra seeded competition; the activities committee will seed
counties.
Volleyball
Delete Activity.
Spike Ball:
Add the following rules and activity:
SpikeBall
Boys U/14
Girls U/14
1.SpikeBall will be played according to the VAI SpikeBall competition rules except
where amended by Community Games Rules.
2. A panel may consist of a maximum of 9. A team must consist of 6 players, 4
players on court and 2 substitutes. The team list numbered 1 to 6 (panel 1 to 9) must
be submitted before the commencement of a match.
3. A team must rotate one position clockwise when;
a. Team wins back the right to serve.
b. After three consecutive serves by the same player.
4. Automatic substitutions occur each time a team rotates.
a. The player in the front right position goes off and the substitute goes on to serve
from the back right position.
b. Substitutes are made automatically without any signal required from coach or
referee.
5. Player injury: - if an injured player cannot play on, the team may
continue that
match with 5 players.
6. For any subsequent match an injured player can be replaced by a member from
the panel.
7. A team failing to field a team of 6 players will forfeit the match (subject to rule 5
above).
8. A match will consist of the best of 3 sets.
9. Match playing time will be 10 minutes per set.
10. Each team is permitted 1 x 30 seconds Time Out per set.
Court Dimensions
The court is 6.1 meters wide by 6.7meters in length, the length is divided by a net
into two half’s. A doubles badminton court may be used, the outside lines being the
boundary lines.
Net height will be 2.10 meters. A volleyball or badminton net set to the appropriate
height may be used.
General
Add to rules:
All participants must be over the age of six in the year of competition.
Appeals New Rule.
Intention to appeal in individual events, relays or squads at National level will be
accepted in writing accompanied by 50% of the appeal fee, signed by the County
Manager or County Secretary and lodged with the Activities Committee at a
designated point within 15minutes of the result being officially made known. The
time of receipt of the “intention to appeal” will be noted by the recipient on behalf
of the Activities Committee.
Appeals Amend Rule 21 to read:
Appeals in individual events, relays or squads at National level must be signed by the
County Manager or County Secretary and lodged with the Activities Committee at a
designated point accompanied by the appropriate fee within 30 minutes of the
lodging of the “Intention to appeal”. (If no Intention to appeal has been lodged, then
any appeal being presented should be signed by the County Manager or County
Secretary and must be lodged with the Activities Committee at the designated point
accompanied by the appropriate fee within 30 minutes of the result been officially
made known).
Appeals New rules
Intention to appeal in Team Events at National Level will be accepted in writing
accompanied by 50% of the appeal fee, signed by the Team Manager or County
Secretary and lodged with the Activities Committee at a designated point within 15
minutes of the result being officially made known, The time of receipt of the
“intention to appeal” will be noted by the recipient on behalf of the Activities
Committee.
Appeals Amend Rule 28 to read
Appeals in Team events at National level must be signed by the Team Manager or
County Secretary and lodged with the Activities Committee at a designated point
accompanied by the appropriate fee within 30 minutes of the lodging of the
Intention to Appeal. (if no Intention to Appeal has been lodged, then any appeal
being presented should be signed by the Team Manager or County Secretary and
must be lodged with the Activities Committee at a designated point accompanied by
the appropriate fee within 30 minutes of the result been officially made known.)
Appeals Fees - Amend
Area
County.
Provincial.
Appeals at National Finals.
Appeals to National from County or Provincial.
Individual
10
50
100
100
150
Team
20
100
200
200
300