The document provides rules for an intramural extreme dodgeball tournament. It outlines general rules such as games being best of 15 with a 30 minute time limit. It describes the playing area and boundaries. It explains how players are out such as by being hit by a live ball or having a catch. It also covers holding balls, penalties, and ends with a quiz for managers.

1. Intramural sportsExtreme Dodgeball Manager’s Meeting

2. Manager's MeetingGeneral RulesGames are a best of fifteen (15) series with a 30 minute time limit.

3. If the time limit is reached, the team with the most games wins. In case of a tie at the end of 30 minutes, one last game will be played to determine a winner.

4. After the first 8 games, there will be a two (2) minute half-time.

5. Teams switch sides at this point.

6. Teams must start each game with no less than 3 and no more than 4 players.

7. In co-rec, one female must begin each game to avoid a forfeit.Manager's MeetingThe Dodgeball CourtThe field of play consists of the entire court; each wall is considered “inbounds.”

8. The center line will be the short line of the racquetball court, which is the one closest to the door.

9. It will be marked with cones.

10. Balls are considered dead once they hit the ground, ceiling, or either back wall.

11. Balls are still live if they hit either side wall.Manager's MeetingThe Dodgeball Court

12. Manager's MeetingStarting a GameAt the beginning of the game, two balls are given to each team.

13. Players begin facing their respective back wall.

14. Extra players must remain outside the court and may only enter after a game has been completed.

15. When the referee blows the whistle, play begins.

16. There is no 10 second mark, since there is no opening rush.Manager's MeetingOutsA player will be called OUT when:

17. They are contacted by a ball thrown by their opponent that has not contacted the ground, ceiling, or back wall AND that ball hits the one of these after.

18. This includes contacting a player first, in which case, both players are out.

19. A player on the opposing team catches a thrown ball in the air.

20. A player hits an opposing player in the head with a thrown ball.

21. A player ducks their head into a thrown ball.Manager’s MeetingOuts

22. Manager's MeetingOutsA player will NOT be called OUT when:

23. The ball hits the ground or ceiling prior to contacting the player.

24. The ball hits a backwall before contacting the player.

25. If a player catches a ball that hits the back wall first, the thrower is NOT out.

26. The ball hits the player but is caught by a teammate prior to hitting the ground.

27. The throw is out

28. The player is hit in the head and did not move into the ball.Manager’s MeetingOuts

29. Manager's MeetingOutsCatching the Ball:

30. When a player catches a thrown ball in the air, the thrower is out.

31. If players on the catching team are out, one player may return to player or “regenerate”.

32. When a player catches a ball that first bounced off a teammate and has not hit the ground, the thrower is out.

33. In this situation, an out player on the catching team does not regenerate, since the catcher has already “saved” their teammate.Manager's MeetingHolding the BallA player may hold the ball for 15 seconds, after which they must throw the ball.

34. They are out for delay of game if they hold the ball longer than 15 seconds.

35. Players may use a ball to defend themselves by deflecting throws.

36. If the ball is deflected off a held ball and caught, the thrower is out.

37. If a player drops a ball as a result of contact with a thrown ball, that player is out.

38. If a thrown ball is deflected with a held ball into a player, that player is out.Manager's MeetingOutsOnce OUT, players must stand with their backs against their team’s right-side wall.

39. All active players must remain inbounds.

40. If players are out, they may retrieve balls for their teammates.

41. Players who are out may not hold balls for their ‘in’ teammates.

42. They may retrieve dead balls within their reach and roll or kick them to their teammates.

43. BUT, their backs must remain against the wall at all times.

44. They may never deflect a live ball.Manager's MeetingUnsportsmanlike PenaltiesPlayers who receive 2 unsportsmanlike penalties in a game, will be ejected from the game and the facility.

45. Unsportsmanlike penalties include:

46. Arguing Calls.

47. Deliberately interfering with players on the opposing team.

48. Cursing or taunting opposing players or officials.

49. Players may not argue calls at any time for any reason.

50. The calls and determinations of the officials are FINAL.Manager's MeetingQuizNow please complete the quiz below.