Dodgeball Rules & Expectations
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Games are played using half the gym
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2 games happening at the same time during the 8:00 am timeslot
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10 minute games
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whichever team has the most points at the end of the game wins
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Each team begins the game with 6 players on the court and the remaining players on their respective benches
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To begin the game, 12 dodgeballs will be lined up at centre with each player starting on the court lying down on their stomachs at the volleyball court end lines
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As play begins, teams throw dodgeballs at the other team as in any other version of dodgeball, trying to eliminate them
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The player who was struck by a dodgeball must quickly get off the court, through the pylons, and sit at the end of their team’s bench
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A player leaving the court to go sit on their bench signifies to the referee that a point has been scored by the opposing team
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As soon as the player who was hit by a ball sits on their bench, the player at the front of the bench immediately enters the game and all players on the bench move 1 spot closer to the front, waiting to get into the game
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You are OUT if:
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you get hit directly by a ball (bounces do not count) at the shoulders or below
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the ball you threw gets caught by an opponent
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the ball you are using to block a ball gets knocked out of your hands while blocking
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You are ever holding onto more than 1 ball at a time
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Referee’s have full authority. Any arguing a call or whining will result in an immediate penalty. Please ensure you have read and understand the Player & Parent Contracts.