UCSRN TOURNAMENT 2026

Cluster 1: Sports

Location + Description

Futsal: Male & nb, and Female & nb

Rules

• The team with the most points wins their respective match
• To keep track of progress; Win = 2 points, Draw = 1 point, Loss = 0 points
• 6v6 (includes goalkeeper) and the maximum is 8 players
• No offside
• Kick-ins (when getting the ball back into play)
• Judge: 1 referee per match, this will be a football player from a team which is not playing during that time slot.
• Game duration: 20 minutes (9 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 5v6
• Yellow card: 5 minute expulsion from the field
• Red card: After two yellow cards…permanent expulsion of the current game and the following game
• Note: Must be wearing indoor shoes.

Volleyball: Mixed

Rules

• Indoor in USC Sports Hall
• 6v6, maximum of 9 players per team
• 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
• Judge: 1 referee per match, this will be a player from a team which is not playing during that time slot.
• The net may not be touched (only minor touches that truly do not affect the play, eg hair can be ignored) 
• Either the games are played until 21 points or until the 20minutes of the game have elapsed. In the end, wins and losses are counted. After 10 min teams switch sides
• 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, in between points (when the play has stopped)
• No time outs
• Team composition must consist of 6 players on court of which at least 2 need to be females.
• Note: Must be wearing indoor shoes.

Basketball: Mixed

Rules

• 5v5, maximum 10 players
• Total game length will be 20 minutes (9min per half with 2-minute half time break) and no time outs at all due to strict time schedule. 
• In case of a draw at the end of regulation time, +2min, and if it is still tied, then the game will go into a shootout, best of 3. 
• Time will not be stopped after “dead ball.”
• Judge: 1 referee per match, this will be a player from a team which is not playing during that time slot.
• 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
• Team composition must consist of 5 players on court of which at least 2 need to be females.
• Note: Must be wearing indoor shoes.

Badminton: Mixed couples

Rules

• All serves must be below the waist, and the racket head must be below the wrist.
• A match consists of the best of 3 games of 21 points (per game), at a maximum of 15min.
• 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.  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. 
• When both pairs have reached 20 points, the first to gain a 2-point lead wins the entire game.
• The pair winning a game serves first in the next game.
• 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
• Judge: 1 referee per match, this will be a player from a team which is not playing during that time slot.
• Team composition must consist of a mixed team, members of varying sexes.
• Note: Must be wearing indoor shoes. Must bring own racket. If do not have, reach out to ucsrn@aucsa.nl as soon as possible

Running Sprint: Male and Female

Rules

• 1 participants per UC
• Race begins after a “3, 2, 1, GO” countdown
• False starters will be given a second chance and every sprinter will restart
• Unsportsmanlike attitude will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification and point deduction for the UC main points
• Judge: 1 volunteer will be present at the end of the race to determine the arrival times.

Running Relay: Mixed

Rules

• 4 participants per UC, at least 2 participants per sexe.
• Designated area to switch runners. All others must stay out of this to avoid confusion
• Runners have to pass a baton 
• If the baton is not passed in the designated area, the team is disqualified 
• 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
• 4x 400m distance
• Judge: 1 volunteer will be present at the end of the race to determine the arrival times.

Bouldering: Mixed

Rules

• Max 2 participants per UC, one from each sexe.
• Points are accumulated for each route that is completed. The top five scores for each climber are tallied after the competition has ended. The climber with the highest accumulated score in their respective category wins
• Each route has a different level of difficulty and a unique point value corresponding to the level of difficulty, including “zones” that act as checkpoints for harder routes. 
• Competitors are allowed three attempts on a route and the opportunity to watch other competitors climb on the route prior to an attempt
• Competitors individually choose which routes to attempt
• Points are gained only if the route is completed
• Participants are permitted to bring and use their own chalk
• Judges: 1 volunteer will keep track of which routes have been completed.
• Note: Must bring own shoes and chalk. Can rent shoes at USC but communicate with ucsrn@aucsa.nl in advance for ease.

Squash

Rules

• Max. 2 participants per UC, alternating players each set in a 1v1 
• 3 sets with 90s intervals
• 7 points or cut off at 15min (point-a-rally scoring)
• To keep track of progress; Win = 2 points, Draw = 1 point, Loss = 0 points
• Players must make every effort to clear the ball and give the opponent access to play. If unintentionally obstructed, players should agree to replay the point (let)
• Judges: 1 volunteer will keep track of which matches have been completed.
• Note: Must bring own racket. If do not have, reach out to ucsrn@aucsa.nl as soon as possible

Chess

Rules

Standard chess rules apply 

• Max 1 participant per UC
• Mode: 10min per player per game, no increment.
• Judges: 1 volunteer will keep track of which games have been completed.

Tug of war: Mixed

Rules

• The tug of war will be 8v8, if a UC is not able to participate with 8 the minimum number of participants is 6.
• Two of both sexes need to be in the field at the same time
• Judge: 1 referee per match, this will be a player from a team which is not playing during that time slot.
• Rope with central marking will be used. 
• The judge first announces “Pick up the rope”, he then says “Take the string”, and finally he tells the players to “Pull”. Once the pull command is said out the teams start pulling the rope. If a member of the team falls down that member is given a caution. Each team is allowed two cautions before getting disqualified
• A white mark is made exactly 13 feet from the mark on either side of the rope. The game is won when either side with this white mark crosses the center point
• On either side of the rope at the distance of 4 m from the center line, 2 more marks need to be made. This is the point where in the first member of each team will stand
• Fouls: lowering your elbow below the knee level while pulling the rope is considered to be a foul and is called ‘locking’. Touching the ground for a longer period of time is also considered as a foul

ESports: MarioKart

Rules 

• 2 participants per UC
• Judges: 1 volunteer will keep track of which games have been completed.
• Will be using WiiU with 4 basic remotes.
• Mode “vs. race” at 150cc. 
• Team game with four players, 2 per team. 4 races with randomised tracks.
• All characters and vehicles are allowed. Items are allowed.
• Following assists ON; smart steering, auto-acceleration and motion steering (motion steering optional) 

Cluster 2: Cultural

Location + Description

Dance

• Min. 2, max. 10 participants per UC
• Duration: max 5 minutes, will be penalised for going over.
• Use of props is NOT allowed.
• Extra points if theme incorporated
• Judge: Have predetermined board of judges
• Note: Must be wearing indoor shoes and no heels allowed. Also Deadline to submit a song is Wednesday April 8th 2026 

Mascot battle

• 1 mascot per UC
• 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 show support at any event
• Mascot Battle face off in sports hall
• Points determined by host based on noise

Battle of the Boards

• Student Association board members of each UC
• This event serves as a morale boost for all the participants, to get excited about the Tournament and competing against each other.
• The Student Association Boards will compete against each other by playing several small games (games t.b.d.).

Painting

• 1 participant per UC
• Participants have 3 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 before the time slot is over. This is followed by a 2 hour exhibition period.
• Any piece handed in after end time will automatically be disqualified. 
• Extra points if theme incorporated
• Have predetermined board of judges
• Note: Participants can bring inspiration and materials. As a blank canvas will be provided at the start.

Film Festival

• 1 film per UC
• Short film (3-5 min)
• Extra points for incorporating theme or inter-UC team spirit
• Have predetermined board of judges
• Note: Deadline to submit a film is Wednesday April 8th 2026 

Debate 2v2

• Each team will consist of 2 people.
• The debate competition will take the form of a British Parliament Format 
• Two teams will be asked to debate For and Against topics presented on a screen. 10minutes will be provided for preparation when pairs can confer. A member of the For team will then take the stage and have 4min to have an opening speech, followed by a member of the Against team. Then the For team second team member will be allowed to have a follow-up, followed by the Against team’s second member.
• At the end of each debate, the board of judges will assess the convincingness of the arguments and the presentation skill to decide who progresses.
• The teams will approximately get 5-10 minutes to prepare their speeches. 

Photography

• 1 participant per UC
• A theme will be provided in advance and participants need to abide by that, as points will be attributed to connection to the theme.
• Participants are expected to submit up to 10 pictures in advance to create a portfolio.
• Participants are each responsible to print and bring their own photos to the tournament. These will then be presented across a space for the audience and judges to view.
• Photographers will be allowed a 10min discussion with the judges to explain their process.
• Judges will assess quality of photos, relation to theme and public perception.
• Note: Participants are expected to print their own photos for the exhibit.

Open Word

• Max. 2 participants per UC
• Pieces will have to be submitted in advance so that these are accessible by the panel of jurors. 
• Participants are responsible to print their own versions if they wish to read off them. It is also possible for one of the jurors to read the submission if the participant wishes to not present, which should be indicated upon submission of the piece.

Theme event

Will be revealed on the day of 😉