SPORTS RULEBOOK

FOR

2019
Team VAPS
 CONTENTS

NO. SPORT PAGE NO.

1 BADMINTON 1
2 THROWBALL 2
3 LAWN TENNIS 3
4 BASKETBALL 4
5 FOOTBALL 5
6 TABLE TENNIS 7
7 VOLLEYBALL 8
8 LAN GAMING 9
9 CHESS 11
10 SQUASH 12
11 SWIMMING 13
12 CRICKET 14
13 OVERALL WINNER POINTS SYSTEM 15
 BADMINTON

Boys: Team of 4 Men

Girls: Team of 4 Women
• 4 players are compulsory (Exact 4 players required, not one less not one more).
• Any player can play maximum of 2 matches (any player can't play 2 singles or same team
can't play 2 doubles.
• Each game would be best of five matches.
• Format will be revealed before the match.
• All the players must strictly be in sports attire (t-shirts, shorts, tracks, shoes).
• All teams are supposed to report 15 minutes before the scheduled time of their matches.
• No last-minute changes in players allowed.
• The Referee's and linesman's decisions will be final under any circumstances.

For any further clarifications contact the below mentioned BADMINTON POCs.
Naman Pradhan: +91-7045781181
Nisha Sinsinbar: +91-8758208397

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 THROWBALL

Team of 10 Girls
• The teams must consist of 7 players and maximum of 3 substitutes.
• The match will be played as best of 3 sets of 15 points each. Service change will be counted
as a point (continuous points rule applies).
• The ball must be thrown above shoulder (no side arms allowed).
• The ball must be caught with 2 hands and thrown with one hand only.
• The ball cannot touch any part of the body beyond the palm.
• Pushing the ball and shifting the ball from one hand to another is not allowed.
• Two players cannot catch the ball simultaneously. Spinning the ball is allowed.
• A player cannot turn 360° with the ball in hand.
• The ball must be released within 3 seconds of catching.
• Service only after the whistle has been blown and within 5 seconds of the whistle.
• While catching service, double touch by two people is not permitted. For all other balls,
double touch by two different people is allowed. Double touch by same person (dubs) is
not allowed.
• Jumping while catching is not allowed. Jumping while throwing the ball is allowed,
including for service.
• Line must not be cut during service. This will cause a service break and no re-serve will be
given.
• If the ball falls within the box, then it is a foul.
• The ball can touch the net, except for service.
• Player in same team can catch the ball after it touches the net and falls back in same court
only if double touch hasn’t happened before. This is not valid for catching a service from
the opponent
• Any ball that falls on the line (either boundary or box) is considered in.
• The arrangement in each half-court must be 2-3- 2 at the time of service.
• 2-time outs allowed per set.
• Every player in the court has to serve in an orderly fashion after which the order will repeat.
For any further clarifications contact the THROWBALL POC.
Mudunuru Sowmya: +91-7989823640

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 LAWN TENNIS
Men: Team of 3
Women: Individual (Singles only)
• For men it will be a team event with 2 singles and 1 double. Those who will play singles
they can also play doubles match. From this 3 matches a team has to win 2 matches to
qualify for next round.
• Each match will be best of 3 sets. (for boys)
• Minimum of 1 girl and maximum of 3 girls (from a college)
• It is going to be an individual event and the tournament will follow knockout format.
• Every match will be of 1 set.
Final will be best of 3 sets.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED

• All teams are supposed to report 15 minutes before the scheduled commencement of their
matches.
• Coin toss will be used to decide serve/court before every match. Court will be changed by
the players after every odd game; During a Tie-Breaker, sides change after every 6th point.
• In case of a tie, a tiebreaker will decide the winner.
• In every game, after the 5th deuce, a single decider point will be played.
• The Referee can overrule any decisions given by the linesman and his decision will be final
under all circumstances.

For any further clarifications contact the below mentioned TENNIS POCs.
Raksha Mani: +91-7038726493
Shubham Chadhokar: +91-8149918146

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 BASKETBALL

Men
• Matches will be of 4 quarters of 8 minutes each for league round and 12 minutes each for
knockout round.
• Team should have a minimum of 7 and maximum of 12 members.
• FIBA Rules applicable
• Referees call will be the final call.

Women
• Matches will be of 4 quarters of 8 minutes each for league round and 10 minutes each for
knockout round.
• Team should have maximum 12 members.
• FIBA Rules applicable.
• Referees call will be the final call.

For any further clarification contact the below mentioned Basketball POCs.
Krishna Sharma: +91-9929861007
Shipra Singh: +91-9873233551

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 FOOTBALL
• Format: 11 a side with 5 substitute players.
• Squad Size: A squad of 16 players need to be on the team list before their particular game.
• Duration: 20 minutes half with 5 minutes break.
• The teams will be divided into groups of minimum four, in which all play against each
other (subject to changes based on the number of teams).
• The standings between the teams will be decided by the number of points.
• Points: A win results in three points, and a draw results in one point. If two or more teams
have the same number of points, the leading team is chosen in the following way.
➢ Overall goal difference.
➢ Highest number of goals scored.
➢ Result from the match between the teams with the same points.
➢ Penalty kicks contest according to FIFA regulations.
➢ Ties in the playoff directly by penalty kicks (FIFA rules).
➢ Finished finals are settled directly by penalty kicks. (FIFA rules)
➢ In the penalty shootout competition, 5 shooters are selected, if it is still equal, 1 shooter
is selected at a time and sudden death continues.
• All players assigned to the penalty shoot-out card must kick. However, the first 5 shooters
must be selected among the 11 players on the pitch when the match ends.
• Proper football shoes are a must with jerseys having numbers at the back.
• Yellow cards in the group stage will not be carried forward to the semi-finals but two
back to back matches with yellow card will result in a one match ban in the group stage
and semis.
• Red cards will be carried forward for 2 matches be it group stages or semis or finals.
• Teams are to report at least 10 minutes before their scheduled time of the game.
• All teams are to submit one standard size football which is in playing condition before
their match at the desk 4th official desk and fill up the team sheet.
• A minimum of 7 players are required to be present on the field at the scheduled time failing
at which will result in a walk over and 3 points will be allotted to the opposition with a
score line of 3-0.
• Referees decision will be final. The committee has the right to ban players if found guilty
of misconduct with the referee or any linesmen.

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• In case of severe misconduct during the game, use of verbally abusive languages or
provocative actions during celebrations, the goal may be subject to disallowance and the
team may be subject to disqualification from the tournament.

For any further clarification contact the below mentioned Football POC.
Rohan Bajaj: +91-9560195857

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 TABLE TENNIS

• Men’s and Women’s team

• Standard TT rules, 11-point sets with serve alternating every 2 points
• Order of games: – Men’s - S, S, D, S, S Women’s – S, D, S
• Each match in every fixture would be a best of 3 sets till quarter finals
• Team size: – Men’s: 4-5 players Women’s: 3-4 players
• Semi-finals and finals to be a best of 5 sets in each match
• Order & Pairing of players playing Singles & Doubles matches to be submitted before
match
• Standard table tennis rules will apply
• The Referee’s decision will be deemed final in any case of controversy and that will stand
above any challenge by a team.

For any further clarification contact the below mentioned Table Tennis POC.
Kushagra Rastogi: +91-9670864135

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 VOLLEYBALL

Team of 10 Boys

• 3 sets for league matches 25 points each for 1st and 2nd set and 15 for the 3rd set.
• 5 sets for semi-final and final: 1st 4 sets of 25 each and the final set for 15 points.

Note: In the final set, court changes as soon as any team scores 8 points.

• Team of 6 (Playing) + 4 (Substitute) players.

• Rotation of the team members is not mandatory.
• Service rotation is compulsory: Minimum 3 players should serve in a round robin fashion.
• Each team can have a maximum of 2-time outs per set of 45 seconds each.
• Each team is allowed a maximum of 6 substitutions allowed per set.
• Team Captain shall be the single Point of Contact for all communication.
• Rest of the rules and violations are standard and in case of any discrepancy the decision of
the officials would be binding.
• The decision by the referee is the final and no arguments are allowed.

For any further clarifications contact the below mentioned VOLLEYBALL POC:
Smit Thakkar: +91-9687667755

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 LAN GAMING

Common Game Rules:

• All the participants should be present at the tournament 15-20 minutes prior to scheduled
match.
• Players are allowed to bring their own laptops and accessories. (For PUBG EMULATOR
and COUNTER STRIKE it is compulsory for the participants to bring their own laptops).
• The players will be given time to set up equipment after which game will start.
• The evaluation system may change based on the number of participations.
• No foul language is allowed while playing.
• Participants shall obey the event coordinator all times. His/her decision is final.
• Use of any unfair means whatsoever shall result in disqualification.
• The participants should not mishandle the PCs and consoles by the organizers. Any damage
caused to them will be borne by the participants itself.

Day 1– Counter Strike Global Offensive

Rules of the game: Team of 5
• Competitive - 5 Vs 5 Search and Diffuse Game mode
• Total rounds are 30 and each round is of 2 minutes
• Each round gives 1 point. First team to reach 16 points wins
• Each match may last up to 30-50 minutes.
• Bring your own laptops

Day 2 - PUBG
Rules for the game: Team of 4
• Team of SQUAD
• 100-man Battle Royale game
• Map that will be used in the game will be based on Random selection (TPP)
• Each match is of around 30 minutes
• Use of any unfair means whatsoever shall result in disqualification.
• Points for 1st round:
1. Each Kill will earn a reward of 2 points.
2. The team which will win the round 1 will get 10 points.

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 3. The top 5 or 6 teams of round 1 will get 5 points. (depending upon the size of
participants)
• Points for 2nd round and 3rd round will be same as points for 1st round. (No Elimination)
• After the 2nd round and 3rd round is done the points of 1st, 2nd and 3rd round will be added
and based on the highest points the winner will be declared and rewarded.
PUBG EMULATOR:
• SOLO MATCH
• 100-man Battle Royale game
• Map that will be used in the game will be based on Random selection (TPP)
• Each match is of 30-35 minutes
• Use of any unfair means whatsoever shall result in disqualification.
• The winner game is rewarded. (Depending upon the participation size)

Day 3- FIFA
Rules for the game:
• The tournament will be a knockout tournament and there will be a bracket system.
• Each half would be 8 minutes so the total match length would be 16 minutes.
• The final match will have a second leg fixture (Home and Away)
• Skill adjustments is not allowed and only position editing is allowed.
• Team selection and substitutions are allowed as per the norms.
• If the match is drawn extra time will be given. (No Penalty goals)

For any further clarification contact the below mentioned LAN Gaming POC.
Doki Srikant: +91-9938323322

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 CHESS

• This is a mixed event (no separate team for girls). Team comprising of 3 players would be
allowed.
• Each match would be of 3 games, i.e. each player of a team would play against a player
from the opponent team.
• All games would be played with 30 minutes’ clock time to each player. Board order would
be fixed and should be specified at the start of the tournament.
• In case of no result within stipulated time, the player whose time runs out first would be
declared as the loser.
• Touch to move will be followed strictly.
• Other team members are not allowed to talk to any player during the game and must
communicate only through the organizers.

All other standard rules of the game apply. Decision of the referee and the CHESS POC would
be final in case of any controversy. Each player should have his/her college ID-card.

For any further clarifications contact the below mentioned CHESS POC:
Mohit Pansari: +91-7022461890
Smit Thakkar: +91-9687667755

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 SQUASH

Team of 3 Boys
• EXACTLY 3 players are a mandate.
• Each game would comprise of 3 sets/matches.
• To win a game, a minimum of 2 out of 3 matches need to be won by a player.
• The general rules of the game will be the ones which are accepted globally i.e. the
international rules bind the game.
• The decision for service will be based on a toss.
• The team should STRICTLY carry their own equipment (a minimum of 2 racquets). Failing
to do so would lead to disqualification.
• Sports attire with shoes is a must.
• All teams are supposed to report 15 minutes before the scheduled time of their matches.
• No last-minute change of players will be entertained.
• The decisions of the referee will be final and binding under all circumstances.

For any further clarifications contact the below mentioned SQUASH POC:
Kapil Sharma: +91-9407512913

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 SWIMMING

FREESTYLE SWIMMING RULES

• Freestyle means that in an event so designated the swimmer may swim any style, except
that in individual medley or medley relay events, freestyle means any style other than
backstroke, breaststroke, or butterfly.
• Some part of the swimmer must touch the wall upon completion of each length and at the
finish.
• Some part of the swimmer must break the surface of the water throughout the race, except
it shall be permissible for the swimmer to be completely submerged during the turn and for
a distance of not more than 15 metres after the start and each turn. By that point the head
must have broken the surface.

BREASTSTROKE SWIMMING RULES

Breaststroke is a swimming style in which the swimmer is on their chest and the torso
does not rotate. It is the most popular recreational style due to the swimmer's head being out of
the water a large portion of the time.

COMPETITIONS
• 50 m Freestyle (Individual)
• 100 m Freestyle (Individual)
• 200 m Freestyle (Individual)
• 4 × 50 m Relay (200 m) (Front Crawl, Breaststroke) (Team of 4)
• 2 × 100 m Relay (400 m) (Front Crawl, Breaststroke) (Team of 2)
• 4 × 100 m Relay (400 m) (Front Crawl, Breaststroke) (Team of 4)
• Individual Competitions would be for separate for Men and Women.
• Relay Competitions can have Teams of Both Men and Women (OR) Only Men (OR) Only
Women but, Competition would be held together for all.

For any further clarifications contact the below mentioned SWIMMING POC:
Satish Bhargav: +91-7702185070

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 CRICKET

Team of 15 Boys
• The squad will consist of a maximum of 15 players (11+4), under no condition the list of
these players will Change, once finalized.
• Each team should come with a proper Sports attire with shoes.
• The format of the tournament will be knockout matches. This is subject to change
depending on the number of teams participating.
• The matches will be of 10 overs (1st 2overs & 8th over will be the power play). No of overs
is subject to change in the semi-finals and final match.
• Umpires decision will be the last decision; no arguments shall be entertained otherwise.
• Other standard cricket rules will follow.
• Hard Tennis Ball will be used for the tournament. Teams should get their own Bats and
other sport gears as per their requirement.

For any further clarifications contact the below mentioned CRICKET POC:
Prashant Boddeda: +91-9848808637

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 OVERALL WINNER POINTS SYSTEM

An overall winner of the fest, AAVEG X, would be decided via points system

Winners - 10 points
Runners Up - 7 points
3rd and 4th place - 5 points
Participation – 1 point

The point system is for both boys’ and girls’ team. The team with the highest overall points
(combining of boys and girls) at the end of the 3-day fest, would be declared as the overall
winner of AAVEG X.

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