UCSRN TOURNAMENT 22-23

Running 5k

(men/women)

Rules

• Male and female runners will run in the same race, but their scores will be counted separately.
• Runners that make shortcuts are disqualified.
• A bell sounds when runners start their final kilometer (or lap).
• Unsportsmanlike attitude will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification
• !! Will not be on a regular athletic track

Min: 1

Max: 1 (per gender)

Rules

• There must be 2 male and 2 female runners in each team.
• Runners have to pass the baton in the designated area. If the baton is not passed in this area, the team will be disqualified.
• All runners from other teams must stay out of the designated area to avoid confusion (teams will be going one at a time)
• If the baton falls from the hands of a runner during the race, the participant may pick it up and continue the race
• Unsportsmanlike attitude will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification and point deduction for the UC main points
• !! Will not be on a regular athletic track

Min: 4

Max: 4

Mixed genders

Rules

• Outdoor (except if it rains, we will notify all volleyball teams 1 week in advance if it changes)
• 4v4, at least 2 male and 2 female players on the court  at all times (6v6 is played inside because of weather)
• Indoor volleyball rules apply: ball may be played off the net during a volley and on a serve, hitting the line means the ball is in. A ball hitting the antennae, any of the net cables or the referee is out

• Any body part is allowed to touch the ball, but players may not hold the ball
• A player cannot block or attack a serve inside the 3 meter line. After a serve players may switch positions
• A referee will be present at all times
• The net may not be touched from above or pulled down (it can be touched at the bottom, as long as it does not interfere with the other teams’ attack)
• Games are not played until 25 points but rather according to time. One game will last 20 minutes and the team with the most points wins. In the end, wins and losses are counted.
• No draws are possible, the team with the most points wins (this is uncommon at most tournaments, but we’ll apply this method because of limited time).
• Substitutions between players have to be made with the ref’s consent, preferably when the game has stopped for a couple of seconds, for example when the ball is out, or a point has just been made
• 2 times outs allowed
• Unsportsmanlike attitude will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification 

Players should bring: 

• Knee pads

Min: 6

Max: 9

Mixed genders

Rules

Standard chess rules apply 

• Tournament format: round robin
• One game is 20min (10min for each opponent)
• Game ends at the end of the 20 min or by checkmate 
• First opponent to run out of time loses
• Unsportsmanlike attitude will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification

Min: 1

Max: 1

Rules

• Play will be 6 vs. 6. Teams must be mixed, with a minimum of 1 male and 1 female player at all times.
• The objective is to eliminate all players of the opposing team by throwing game balls and hitting the opposing player.
• Each game will consist of 3 sets of  5-minute.  At the end of the 5 minutes, the team with the most players still “in” wins. If a team eliminates the entire opposing team, they win the set.
• No substitutions will be allowed once a game has started, except for injuries. 
• Teams may substitute between sets and games.
• Each team starts with 1 ball and then there are 5 balls evenly spread on the centerline at the beginning of each game. It is a sprint to the 5 balls once the play begins. There is a 5 second grace period after the initial rush before balls can be thrown
• Each team member must start with one hand on their back wall. Play begins on the referees signal of “Go” and “Dodge” after the 5 second grace period after the initial rush
• A player is out if:
• They throw a ball that is caught by the other team
• They get hit by a ball thrown by the other team (If the ball is thrown by the opposition and bounces off you, but is then caught by your teammate, then the opposition thrower is out)
•  They cross the centerline
• A player is not out if:
• Their ball is caught off the wall or ceiling
• If the ball bounces on the floor/wall/ceiling before touching you
• If a player catches a ball thrown by the opposition, an eliminated team member may rejoin the game. Players return in the order they were eliminated.
• It is not allowed to block a throw using another ball. If you are holding a ball and an opponent hits your ball, you are out (unless you or your team catches it before it hits the floor).
• A player can only hold a ball for 15 seconds before throwing it.
• Unsportsmanlike attitude will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification 

Min: 6

Max: 7

Mixed genders

Football Men/NB

Football

Women/NB

• Will be played on Johan Cruijff fields so fake turf (similar to field hockey material)
• The team with the most points wins their respective match
• Win = 3 points, Draw = 1 point, Loss = 0 points
• 6v6 (includes goalkeeper) and the maximum is 9 players squad (so you can have 3 subs)
• Will likely play on a grass field, so appropriate football shoes are recommended
• No offside
• Kick-ins instead of throw-ins (when getting the ball back into play)
• 1 referee per match
• Game duration: 20 minutes (10 minutes per half)
• 2 minute half-time break
• Stoppage time determined by the referee
• Green card: 2 minute expulsion from the field and the game goes on in the form of 6v5
• Yellow card: 5 minute expulsion from the field
• Red card: Can be a straight red or after two yellow cards…permanent expulsion of the current game and the following game
• Shin pads are mandatory for all players

Players should bring 

• Shin pads
• Football shoes

Min: 6

Max: 9

Rules

• Total game length will be 20 minutes, 2 times 10 and no time outs at all due to strict time schedule. In case of a draw at the end of regulation time, the game will go into a shootout
• Time will NOT be stopped after a “dead ball” (if it is out, foul, etc.)
• 1 referee will be present for every match
• Normal basketball rules apply: (no double dribbles, no traveling, etc.)
• A backcourt violation can and will be called – Once the basketball crosses the center line and into the offensive zone, it’s a violation for the offense to dribble or pass it into the backcourt. If they do so, the ball will go to the defending team
• If a defender makes a violation when the other team is trying to score, the other team gets two foul shots (shooting foul). Non-shooting fouls will lead to the opposing team getting the ball on the sideline. Technical fouls can be given at the discretion of the referee. A technical foul is given for unsportsmanlike conduct
• The teams will be mixed. There must always be 5 players on court of which 2 need to be girls (this is also how we play in the normal UC games)
• Fouls lead to a point being awarded to the fouled team (in the interest of time, no foul shots will be awarded)

Min: 5

Max: 9

Mixed genders

Rules

• Games are played to 21 points. A game must be won by two points. 
• Each side of the table alternates serving two points at a time. EXCEPTION: After tied 20-20 (“deuce”), service alternates at every point
• If the ball bounces twice on the receiver’s side, or the receiver fails to hit the ball after bouncing once on their side, a point is awarded to the opposition
• Losing on a serve is possible
• Serve balls must hit both sides of the table
• A hit that touches the net on the way over is legitimate, but not when serving → replay the point
• You cannot hit the ball before it bounces (no volleys). If your opponent hits a ball that sails over your end of the table without touching it and then hits you or your paddle, that is still your point
• Touching the ball with your paddle hand is allowed
• Touching the table with your non-paddle hand is not allowed
• An “edge” ball bouncing off the horizontal table top surface is allowed
• Leaning on the table to reach the ball is not allowed 
• !! Games will not be played on regular sized tables

Players should bring 

• Paddles

Min: 1

Max: 1

Rules

• Points are accumulated for each route that is completed. The climber with the highest accumulated score in their respective category wins
• Climbers can attempt as many routes as they wish within the time frame given
• Once a route has been completed, the climber can’t attempt it again
• If a climbers succeeds a route in one try, additional points will be attributed
• Each route has a different level of difficulty and a unique point value corresponding to the level of difficulty
• Competitors individually choose which routes to attempt
• Points are gained only if the route is completed

Players should bring

• Bouldering shoes (can be rented from USC if needed)

Min: 1

Max: 1

Rules

• The tug of war will be 6v6, 
• Two of both sexes need to be in the field at the same time
• The referees will consist of players from other UC’s
• The rope should have a red mark in the middle, and on either side, a white mark 4m from the centre line
• Players can line up behind this white mark
• The game is won when the white mark crosses the centre point
• The centre line should be marked on the playing zone → at the start, the red mark on the rope should align with this
• Referee should announce when to pick up the rope,  and blow a whistle to signal the start of the tug of war
• If a player falls, they are given a caution, and if a team has 2 cautions, they are disqualified

Min: 6

Max: 8

Mixed genders

Rules

• Teams must be made up of 1 male and 1 female athlete.
• Participants are expected to bring their own rackets.
• All serves must be below the waist, and the racket head must be below the wrist — NO OVERHEAD SERVES
• A match consists of 2 halves of 10min. 
• The opponent with the most points wins the game. A 2-point lead is required
• The server and receiver begin the rally by positioning themselves in diagonally opposite service courts.
• A valid serve must be delivered diagonally across the court and over the net. Second serves are NOT allowed.
• A point is scored when the shuttlecock lands inside the opponent’s court. If the shuttlecock lands on the line, it is considered inside the court. 
• After a point is won, the players will move to the opposite serving stations for the next point. 
• A point is lost when the returned shuttlecock hits the net or lands outside of the court. 
• A player is not able to touch the net with any part of their body or racket.
• A player is not able to hit the shuttlecock twice.

Players should bring

• Rackets

Min: 2

Max: 2

Mixed genders

• In the gym hall
• The performance has a maximum of 5 minutes (and no minimum)
• The groups must consist of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 dancers
• The dance performance will be on the gym hall floor
• Use of props is NOT allowed.
• The panel of judges will consist of 2-4 dancers that are not attending any UC
• Extra points if theme incorporated

• In the gym hall
• The mascot of each UC will be present throughout the day showing off their spirit and dance moves.
• They are free to move and can support any team sports team
• Possibly also one performance with cheer team
• Points either via online survey (like last year) or jury

Painting

(max. 1 per UC)

• In a classroom of the academic building
• The participants are highly encouraged to incorporate the theme in their paintings.
• Participants have 5 hours to finish their painting but are of course free to leave and watch other activities when finished earlier. As long as they come back for the exhibition at 16:00 in the classroom, before the time slot is over.
• Any piece handed in after 16:00 will automatically be disqualified. No exceptions will be made to this rule.
• In all cases of disqualification, the corresponding UC will be awarded 0 points
• All art supplies have to stay in the located area. If pieces are missing, the corresponding UC team is responsible and will be held accountable.
• In case of a competition-related emergency (e.g. broken or lost canvas), the participant should directly contact the person responsible for the painting competition (the chief at the painting activity). The emergencies will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. — No guarantee will be made on new purchases or additional time.
• If a participant decides to purchase any additional material during the day, the costs will not be reimbursed.
• Participants are allowed to look for inspiration on their phones.
• Lunch break is at the discretion of the participant. No general lunch break is observed, you are allowed to eat in the painting area.
• In case of plagiarism (directly copying an idea), the culprit will automatically be disqualified. The corresponding UC will be awarded 0 points.
• Judges will be anonymously judging after the painting competition, they will not be watching the process and UC students will not be in the room when the judging takes place.
• Paint will be provided and participants can bring their own painting equipment to use for 2 hours at the end of their painting 
• Criteria 1: Skills & technique – use of given materials, composition, refinement & completion
• Criteria 2: Communication of ideas & intention – composition/intentional placement, choice of colour
• Criteria 3: Incorporation of the theme – originality & creativity, clarity of theme incorporation

Battle of the bands

(1 band per UC)

• In Oerknal
• At least one of the band members has to play an instrument, which has to be either a harmonic instrument (e.g. piano or guitar) or a rhythmic instrument (e.g. drums or tambourine).
• Songs have a maximum time limit of 3 minutes. If a team exceeds this time, points will be deducted.
• Extra points if theme incorporated

• Outside on the grassfield
• This event serves as a morale boost for all the participants, to get excited about the Tournament and competing against each other.
• The UCSA Boards will compete against each other by playing three easy games (games t.b.d.).
• This event will be organised by PlayUC

• Outside/Inside the academic building
• Multiple rounds of short improv games that will be judged by jury panel
• This event will be organised by the OnStage

Film Festival

(1 film per UC)

• In the academic building
• No participant ticket needed but get a visitor ticket (for free)
• Short film (3-25 mins)
• Needs to be sent in 3 days before the tournament
• Extra points for incorporating theme or inter-UC team spirit
• Needs to be made by UC students  in 2022 or 2023

Debate: Trouble Speech

(max. 1 per UC)

• In the academic building
• The speaker will have to verbally maintain himself in an imaginary, almost impossible situation by using argumentation

Outside on the grassfield.

The committee ZEN will organise yoga workshops in the main area.

Outside on the grassfield.

This activity will be organised by Peersupport. Speed dating involves a two minute conversation with a stranger. Participants sit in pairs across from each other, forming two lines. The moderators announce a topic or question that will then be discussed in pairs. When the two minutes run out, one person of the pair moves to the left, while the other stays seated.

In Oerknal.

This activity will be organised by PubQuiz.  Everyone can participate and try to give correct answers to the most questions as quickly as possible. We will encourage the formation of teams with people from different UC’s to stimulate inter-UC bonding and cooperation.

Outside on the grassfield.

The committee ZEN will create a lounge area where you can relax, make new friends, and enjoy a cup of tea. 

Outside on the grassfield.

We will put down a number of ‘spike ball’ games that can be freely enjoyed throughout the day.

Outside on the grassfield.

We will provide a frisbee that people can play with throughout the day.