Imperia Tourney - 30./31. Oktober 2010 - Konstanz

Hi there,

it took us a while to figure out a game format that will be playable in 2 days on the one hand and still give the teams as many games as possible. The only logical and balanced format we found, is a mixture between a modified "Dresdner System" and single elimination.

The 32 teams are set into 4 groups carefully considering that each city is represented only once per group if possible. Each group gets it's own small circle and each team plays against the next 2 teams clockwise and counter-clockwise respectively the team on the opposite. This means that each teams has five games in the preliminary round.

I put up a blank circle on the website so you can see the logic. The specific circles for each group including the teams names will go online maybe a week before the tournament so you can prepare yourself mentally.

All games after the preliminary round will be normal single elimination.

La petite Elén schrieb:So...zap zarap...Mädelsteam ! Ich will mit nach Konschtanz.

Hi there,

to ensure that everybody is clear about the rules, here they are. Please read carefully, especially the "ball dragging" rule because this is always a controversial subject.


EQUIPMENT

Teams will consist of three players on the court at one time. For better recognition by the referees players on a team should wear distinctive matching colors, though it's not obligate. Any common type of bicycle is allowed. Every bike must have at least one mechanism for stopping. A fixed wheel counts as such. You may not add anything to the bicycle to help block shots with the exception of wheel covers.
Handlebars must be plugged and sticking out axles have to be sawn off to prevent injuries and damage to the ground or other players bikes. Helmets and at least one white tire on the rear wheel are mandatory.

GENERAL RULES OF PLAY

Each team will begin with their rear wheels touching the board behind their goal line. The ball will be positioned at center court. Play will begin with a "3 - 2 - 1 - Polo" from the sideline. Scoring a goal must be made with what started as a "shot" that is defined as a ball that is struck with the end of the players mallet.

"Ball dragging" is what refers to pinching the ball to the ground either by using the short side of the mallet head or if lenghtswise drilled also the long side of the mallet head. It is fully allowed on your teams half of the court. If you cross the centerline while dragging a ball, it has to be passed before a goal can be scored. While beeing in the opponents half of the court, you are allowed to drag the ball too but the head of the mallet and the ball have to be before your bikes centerpoint aka the bottom bracket. If you drag the ball in any way behind this point, it has to be passed before a goal can be scored. This prevents advantages of special built mallet heads as well as too much use of ball dragging.

A "shuffle" is defined as a ball that is striked with the side of the mallet. A ball that is "shuffled" into the goal does not count as a goal. If a ball is "shuffled" into the goal the defending team will get possession of the ball.
If a player scores on his own goal in any fashion (shot or shuffle) it will count as a goal for the opposition. If the ball becomes lodged against a player, bicycle, or spokes in such a way that it cannot be dropped immediately, the play will be stopped. The ball will be placed on the ground. The person it was lodged on will get possession, and play will resume.

After a goal is scored the team that scored returns to their half of the court. The team that was scored upon and the defending team may not attack until the ball or an offensive player has crossed half court.

Players must not touch the ground, or "dab". A "dab" is if the player puts his foot on any horizontal surface. (the ground, his mallethead, a bike, the ball, another player. The ball cannot be played with the feet, kicking the ball will be counted as a "dab". Each time a player "dabs" that player is out of play and may not interfere with the ball or other players until they "tap in". However, accidental body contact with the ball will not judged. If a dabbed player stops a shot from going into the net at the ref's discretion it may be ruled a goal. This means if there is no doubt in the ref's mind that the ball would have went in, it will be ruled a goal. If the ref is not sure if it would have went in or not, it will not be ruled a goal. The "tap in" area will be at center along either side of the court. If a player crashes or falls off his bike the play will continue unless the referee is of the opinion that the player is injured.

In case the ball is in a quandary at the boards it is allowed to put one hand on the boards to support freeing the ball.

Games are played to five points. If there are time constraints games may be timed. In this case the game will stop at a set time, or five points whichever comes first. The minimum time for a timed game will be 8 minutes. In a preliminary game if the game is tied at the end of the time, it will remain tied. All games after preliminary round will be golden goal/sudden death after the time is up.

The format will be a modified "Dresdner System" in preliminary round and single elimination in all rounds after.


CONTACT RULES

Body to body contacts, mallet to mallet contacts and bike to bike contacts (incidental contact, moderate blocking) are allowed. Deliberate hitting, T-boning, kicking, holding or pushing with hands and intentional cross contact between body, mallet or bike is strictly forbidden and will imediately lead to a double "tap in" for the offending player.

REFEREES

There will be a goal judge at each end of the court to rule on goals. If a net is out of place, the goal will be considered the space on the court where the net would normally be sitting. Due to the areal situation it isn't sure yet if resetting the net when it's out of place will be the task of the current goalie or the goal judge. We will have a decision before the tournament is starting.
If a player does not "tap in" or violates a contact rule the referee will issue the offending player a double "tap in". Should any incident or question arise that is not provided for in the rules the referee will rule on the matter. Decisions of the referee will be final. A timekeeper will keep track both of time and the score. A referee will enforce the rules.

TIME OUTS

There are no timeouts until a goal is scored except both teams agree. If the ball goes out of play, the game will be paused until the ball can be retrieved. The defending team will then get possession of the ball, and play will be resumed. A timeout will automatically be called by the referee in the event of a serious injury.

Ladies and Gentlemen, it's less than 2 weeks to go. Here's your update:

Under "format" you'll now find the specific group circles. I hope you get the system and be able to figure out your opponents. A complete printable plan including all games and times together with a printable map of Konstanz with highlighted POIs will be available for download in the middle of next week i guess.

Please don't forget to transfer the registration fee so we will all have less trouble in the run-up.

We all hope you got your white/creme/whatelse tires. If you really weren't able to pull some please drop us an email asap and we try to get them at our LBS in advance though I don't know what's the delivery time for 26" tires or if they are available at the moment, 28" won't be that problem I guess ... So please use the as the last option only.

Cheers, Andi

marfi schrieb:ich hab grad (gestern nachmitag) ne mail bekommen von einem der 069ers, er wuerde gern den "freien" platz fuellen wollen, aber nicht unbedingt als frau.
verdammt, ich hab mich schon so gefreut in zwei teams zu spielen

marfi schrieb:ich hab grad (gestern nachmitag) ne mail bekommen von einem der 069ers, er wuerde gern den "freien" platz fuellen wollen, aber nicht unbedingt als frau.
verdammt, ich hab mich schon so gefreut in zwei teams zu spielen