I. RULES

Rule Book:

BWF. (latest edition).(4/09)

Meet Rules:

1.      Each school fields one boys’ team and one girls’ team.

2.      On each team 3 members will play singles and 4 will play doubles.

3.      Players must be ranked according to ability for singles and doubles #1, #2 and #3. Number #1 ranking being the top player.  Line-ups will be given to the Site Director at the start of each match, and cannot be changed during the match.  (05/05)

4.      The #1 ranked players from each school will play each other, the #2 ranked players will play each other, and the #3 ranked players will play each other, in the round robin. Once a player or doubles team has been assigned a ranking, he/she cannot change ranking during the tournament. 

5.      Each team match will consist of 3 singles and 2 doubles, with the winning team decided by the best of 5 matches. All matches must be played.

The 8^th player substitute will play exhibition matches. The 8^th player may substitute into the tournament at any position if a player is unable to participate. If a player is replaced, they can take no further part in the tournament. No player can substitute during a match. No players can switch ranking once the tournament has started. To qualify for all-tournament a player must participate in all five matches (05/00). The 8^th player (alternate) with the best won-loss record should receive All-Tournament recognition and a chevron. (4/04).  The 8^th player will be eligible to play at either the #3 singles or the #2 doubles position, as a “free switch” during the tournament.  At such a switch the original #3 singles or #2 doubles person would play in the Alternate match and the 8^th player will play in the new position. This free switch may occur as many as 3 times 2-3 times, in the previously mentioned positions, throughout the tournament. (04/09) Only the originally designated 8^th player is eligible to play in any of the 3 mentioned positions.  If the original 8^th person is used because of an injury, at any position, the “free switch” is no longer possible, since they must play in that position for the remainder of the tournament. No All -Tournament Award can be awarded to a position that has been substituted in singles or doubles as a free switch. (05/06)

7.      The tournament will be run on a round-robin format. The round-robin league standing of the teams will be determined by their win-loss record with the top 4 ranking teams advancing to a post section play, see VII. POST SECTION PLAY. In case of a tie following round-robin play, rules under IX. TIE BREAKER FOR LEAGUE STANDING will apply.

8.      There will be a ten-minute warm-up before each match.

9.      Players will call their own lines and keep score.

Players must report to the main desk before the start of their match.

A player reporting more than fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled match time will be declared a walk over.

Coaches will be allowed to consult with their players between sets. Coaches will not be allowed on the courts for consultation unless there is no outside access.

Order of play will be as follows:

a.       #2 Doubles

b.      #3 Singles

c.       #2 Singles

d.      #1 Doubles

e.       #1 Singles

In the event of an injury during a match, only one 5 minute injury time for treatment will be allowed for the duration of that match to determine if the player can continue. The Site Director should monitor the situation. (5/02)

The right to towel-off and/or drink during a match can only be initiated by the serving team. (5/98)

 

When illegal serves are not contested by the opposing player, the coach of the opposing player is allowed to summon the official to the court for review. The official will inform the player of serving error(s) for player correction. This would be an exception to IBF rules and become an IASAS rule. (05/00)

II. ROSTERS (modified 05/00)

Rosters (eight boys and eight girls) must be submitted two weeks prior to the tournament. The roster form should include the following information:

Name;

Grade;

Passport nationality;

Birth date;

Housing preference.

Designate position (04/09)

III. FACILITIES

 A minimum of 6 courts are required.

Shuttle cocks will be provided by the host.

 

IV. UNIFORMS

Each member of the team will wear the same uniform. The team uniform must be worn for the entire match. No tank tops are allowed. (5/02)

V. OFFICIALS

The number and source of officials is to be determined by the host school. Whenever possible, the host school should utilize host country international sporting organizations to officiate the meet.

VI. PROTESTS

All protests are to go through the Tournament Director or to the Convention Director. (see section 1.8 XVII).

VII. SCORING

It is recommended that when possible, flip scoreboards be used at each court. (5/99)

VIII. POST SECTION PLAY

After the round-robin league play, the top two seeded teams will play a championship match to decide 1^st and 2^nd place.

The 3^rd and 4^th ranked teams will play for 3^rd place.

There will be no post section play for the 5^th and 6^th ranked teams.

IX. TIE BREAKER FOR LEAGUE

      STANDINGS

Head to Head

(Definition of Head to Head can be found in Section L of Convention Organization.)

If after L.3 teams are still tied, go to B.

Match difference (for three or more tied teams):

1.      Add the total matches won and the total matches lost of each team involved against each of the other tied teams and subtract. Then rank the teams according to their positive points scored. If still tied, go to 2.

Get the match difference of all the matches played of the teams involved in the tie. If still tied, go to C.

Set Difference:

Add the total games won and the total games lost of each team involved against each of the other tied teams and subtract. Then rank the teams according to their positive points scored. If still tied, go to 2.

Point Difference:

1.      Add the total points scored and the total points scored against of each team involved against each of the other tied teams and subtract. Then rank the teams according to their positive points scored. If still tied, go to 2.

Add the total points scored and the total points scored against of all the matches played by each of the teams involved in the tie and subtract. To decide the placing, teams will be placed according to the highest positive points gained.

X. AWARDS

A.     Championship Team:

1        IASAS Traveling Plaque

2        IASAS Championship Plaque

3        Team Members-Champion Chevrons (8)

4        Team Members – Gold Medals (8)

Runner-up:

1        Team Members-Runner-up Chevrons (8)

2        Team Members – Silver Medals (8)

C.     Third Place:

Team Members – Bronze Medals (8)

All-Tournament:

All-tournament chevrons for both boys & girls shall be given to the following:

·         Best #1 Singles            (1 boy & 1 girl)

·         Best #2 Singles            (1 boy & 1 girl)

·         Best #3 Singles            (1 boy & 1 girl)

·         Best #1 Doubles pair (2 boys & 2 girls)

·         Best #2 Doubles pair (2 boys & 2 girls)

The All-tournament award is given to the school with the best win-loss record in each category. To qualify for the all-tournament award, players must have played in all five matches in the round robin section. (04/09)

The tie breaker for All-Tournament players should be the same as the tie breaker for league standings as noted 9.2 IX. (5/98)

 

XI. RECOMMENDATIONS

1.      Scheduling of Matches:

Matches between schools should be at least 1½ hours apart.

2.      Umpires:

Provide an umpire for each venue to facilitate solving difficulties in on court decision making.

3.      Scorers:

Provide one unofficial scorer per court to allow spectators to follow the game.