Basic dodge ball rules california state university channel. Their nonthrowing hand should be pointing towards their target. National collegiate dodgeball association rulebook. The rules are subject to modification at the sole discretion of the ndl to accommodate and respond to the ever evolving game of dodgeball. Dodgeball is primarily selfrefereed, and played with the honour rules. Internationally, there are variable dodgeball rulesets with cloth and foam being the two most recognized. Substitutions may enter the game only during timeouts, or in the case of injury. Here are 10 easy rules that capture the basics of dodgeball. All intramural participants are responsible for their own medical expenses.
The court is divided into two 30 x 30 areas, with a 4 x 30 neutral zone located at center court separating the two sides, an attack line located parallel and 10 from the. The national dodgeball league ndl rules were created to standardize professional dodgeball matches to make them fair and consistent. Any of the above rules are subject to change at any time without notice at the discretion of players sports group. Each participant must present a valid id in order to be eligible to participate.
If you would like to order a rule book, fill out a. Forfeit time is the scheduled starting time individual games are forfeited for every 5 minutes a team is late fielding the minimum number of players 4, with at least 1 female and the entire match is forfeited if the minimum is not met by the end of the 10minute grace period. Tssc official rules dodgeball updated 121211 i dodgeball game rules a general game information 1 coed matches consist of 8 players with a maximum of 5 being male and 1 female 2 matches consist of most games won in 35 minutes a if the match is tied after 35 minutes, one additional game will be played to determine the match winner. Basic dodge ball rules california state university. The journal of sport and exercise studiesbusiness, politics. Played many different sports with them from soccer, dodgeball, volleyball, bowling, flag football, and some of their social events. Intramural dodgeball tournament, we use the national amateur dodgeball association official dodgeball rules with a couple of wildcat twists. Teams each team normally consists of 6 players, with a minimum of two female players in the league other events depend on the specific tournament rules. International dodgeball association 10 easy dodgeball rules. Nov 15, 2019 all ndl sanctioned amateur, college, and youth events abide exclusively by ndl rules. Download a ndl regulation court diagram in pdf format. Official rules the national amateur dodgeball association. Elite dodgeball specifies a court 50 feet 15 m by 25 feet 7.
During league play, there are 4 referees, in which 2 are stationed at the end of the. The national collegiate dodgeball association exists to facilitate collegiate dodgeball. All ndl sanctioned amateur, college, and youth events abide exclusively by ndl rules. Only the iowa games rule additions listed below are to have precedence over the nada rules. Read the following article for different ways to play this fun game with friends and family. Five of the same color and one offcolor to represent the burden ball. All other rules will follow the official nada rule book. If youre tired of playing by the traditional dodgeball rules, heres a list of dodgeball variations that might interest you. There is a 15 second stall count between each game for substitutions.
Dodgeball tournament rules 2 stalling its good to be strategic, but stalling is not a part of dodgeball. There is a national dodgeball league ndl that take the game very seriously. Leagues run throughout the year and tournaments are held on those special occasions when we want to get the whole planet together to peacefully try to annihilate each other. Teams will consist of 8 players with a minimum of 6 players to avoid forfeit. For other regulations and requirements, head over to the regulations page. The students at the school where i teach love to play dodgeball, but the rules have.
Each player must meet one of the following conditions to signin. There are eight players on each team and unlimited substitutes. The worlds first interhemispherical dodgeball game. Dodgeball rules applicable for coed dodgeball the team. The sport of dodgeball is an exciting, fastpaced game that requires minimal equipment, setup and experience. For refereeing guidelines, head over to the referee page. Check out the events that led to the development of the dodgeball games you. In order to win the game, you must hit the queen with the dodgeball. The phoenix dodgeball rule set is closely modeled on rule set of the national dodgeball league. If a team has the minimum number of players, the game must start.
The typical dodgeball court is about the size of a small volleyball court, with a centerline and 2 sidelines. Vancouver dodgeball league 10 easy dodgeball rules. There should be a captain for each team and heshe is the only player permitted to speak with the officials on matters pertaining to the match. Dodgeball is a constantly changing and evolving sport.
All other ordinary members of the team are either protecting the queenking or trying to hit the other teams. Some friends and i made this video for our churchs annual dodge ball tournament. Below is an abbreviated list of the basic ndl rules. No substitutions will be allowed once a game has started, expect for injuries. At least 4 dodgeball players at the start of a game, with a minimum of 2 female and 2 males. Its recent explosion of interest can be put down to the increase in sponsership, business and organisations like the international dodge ball federation idbf, australian dodgeball association ada and the national dodgeball league ndl. National collegiate dodgeball association rulebook, officiating manual, and casebook season 20152016 version 1. Failure to throw within the five seconds will result in the stalling.
The main balls are not as hard as on the film dodgeball, but they are not foam either. Each team must have a minimum of four 4 players in order to begin a game. The official home of the ndl, professional dodgeball and the national dodgeball league amateur association. If a court monitor determines that a team is stalling, the monitor will warn the team, and begin a five second stall count. The following is an abbreviated version of the rules printed in the official nada rule book.
All city dodgeball rules the court the official dimensions for a regulation court are as follows. Each team has one and only one special member who is dubbed the queen or king, depending on who you play with. If a court monitor determines that a team is stalling, the monitor will warn the team, and. Dodgeball rules the following is the iowa games addition to the official nada rule book. Dodgeball is played today with many variations to the rules. Any student unsure of their physical condition should check with their family physician or the student infirmary before participating in intramural sports. British dodgeball bd is the governing body for the official rules and regulations of games played in the united kingdom. Jan 09, 2012 some friends and i made this video for our churchs annual dodge ball tournament. General policies and all official sport rules can be found on the intramural sports page on the ure website. Charlotte, nc it was another weekend full of dodgeball events for the national dodgeball league. The rules are based off of the official nada rules, but have a few minor changes. As this motion begins, players should be stepping with their opposite leg forward. The official website of the ndl the official ndl rule book. Dodgeball rules uk 2020 regulations updated for beginners.
Dodgeit dodgeball center is the premier minnesota dodgeball playground. The court is divided into two 30 x 30 areas, with a 4 x 30 neutral zone located at center court separating the two. Feel free to print this out to use for your events or leagues. But, british dodgeball events are almost entirely cloth and is the focus of this article. The national dodgeball league ndl rules were created to standardize professional. Dodgeball can be played on any surface that has clearly marked boundaries and a center line, such as a basketball or volleyball court or fenced area. Teamwork and strategy are valuable factors that will lead a team to victory. Intramural dodgeball will be played by national amateur dodgeball. Circular motion with their throwing arm should begin by bringing that arm back. Participants must be students of the university of texas southwestern medical center or members of the bryan williams, m. Coed league has to have 3 guys3 girls on the court at.
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