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Barrie Youth BushBall League
Official Rules & Regulations
The Team
Max. 6 Players on the field per team
No maximum number of spares
Players may be male or female 10 - 16 yrs
May have an adult coach if desired.
Coaches Must remain silent on field. See rule #39.
$ 200. (refundable)Team Guarantee required see below
If sponsored may be able to hang a banner in safe zone
Banner to be not larger than 2’ x 15’
The Game
Play 8 – 15 minute games
Highest total points wins each game & match
Team players must be members
Gun, Mask are provided free if required
Paint is Extra
The 2010 Season
Runs from April 1 – October 31
Each team plays approx. 10-12 games/season
Schedule to be announced (Always Sundays @ 2 pm)
Playoffs in November (Date & Time TBA.)
Playoff schedule to be announced at end of regular season
Prizes and awards to be handed out at banquet in November 2010
Banquet Date to be announced
Unbreakable Rules
Breaking either of these 2 rules ends your day
1. Mask MUST be on at all times
Except in safe zones
2. NO Smoking in bush
Except in safe zones –Redundant rule for this league – players Not old enough to smoke. Parents take heed.
1. NO player shall play unless they have a valid properly signed and dated waiver.
2. It is every team members responsibility to read and understand the rules or seek clarification from BPAC
3. The league is for fun and excitement, courtesy and sportsmanship is expected and appreciated. No fighting.
4. People caught cheating repeatedly will be asked to leave for that day. 300 Points may be deducted to the extent of the cheating. Fair Play is expected at all times.
5. NO ALCOHOL is to be consumed anywhere on the premises.
6. Referee’s call is final.
7. Dispute of Referees call is to be addressed by the Captain ONLY.
8. New players on last years Champs subject to entry fee.
9. This is a bush – Beware the natural dangers, wildlife and vegetation that exist.
10. No bunkering, fighting, profane language or dangerous acts. Children play this sport as well. Intimidation is not allowed.
11. 500 point penalty – Directed Profane language - 500 point penalty - Challenging another opponent to a Physical fight
12.BANNED FOR LIFE - Wilfully engaging in a physical fight
13.BANNED FOR LIFE – Threatening Referee or Staff
14.Mercy rule is optional (approx. 25’) when agreed to by both teams. Both teams must unanimously agree on – No Mercy play.
15.Players may NOT play on more than one team.
16. FIELD PAINT ONLY. 500 Point Penalty for offending team.
17.A Minimum of 3 hopper checks will be done at random intervals for foreign paint.
18.Field speed checks will be done randomly. Field speed must be 300fps or less. Penalty 50 points & player must play that game without gun.
19.The Player(s) found with foreign paint will be removed from All games for the remainder of the day.
20.Offending player(s) Will Not be replaced. Offending team plays short.
21.DO NOT REUSE PAINT BALLS FOUND ON GROUND. Sand or dirt will jam guns and cause damage.
22.You will be expected to pay for damaged equipment and/or personal property due to negligence or wilful misconduct.
23. No diving into bunkers. You may harm yourself or someone else.
24.All rules posted at the office must be followed including but not limited to Bush hazards, safety, parking & environmental conservation.
25.Each team must have a minimum of 3 players in attendance for the games to begin. Less than 3 players is a disqualification or forfeit. Penalty: 500-point deduction.
26.Any Player wishing to play in the final tournament MUST play at least 1 regular season game on that team to qualify. No Exceptions. Grievance must be filed by opposing team.
27.Captain ONLY may protest – 500 pt penalty
28.Off Field Paint – 500 pt penalty
29.Hopper & pod checks will be random
30.Forfeit during match – 500 pt penalty
31.Swearing or Physical intimidation – 500 pt penalty
32.Over shooting or Bonus balling – 300 pt penalty
33.Over shooting or Bonus balling shall be considered when the player being eliminated is repeatedly (min of 4 extra hits) shot while hand(s) and/or gun in the air. Just yelling hit is not enough.
34.Over shooting or Bonus balling shall be considered when a player exiting the field with hands raised is deliberately shot. Walking in the line of fire excluded.
35.Courtesy to a player yelling hit within a building will be extended as long as the player exits immediately with arms/gun raised.
36.If a player drops their arms as they are coming off the field and are shot again. The team of the player that drops their arms before exiting the field will have the closest player on their team pulled. No penalty for the shooting team.
37.If 2 or more players try to Mercy each other in a face to face confrontation. All players are considered dead.
38.Team with 3 forfeits – ejected from league – No assurety refund
39.Obvious cheating will result in 300 point deduction (refs call)
40.Clean all hits off your team mates between games.
41.Anyone entering the field with a hit will be removed without replacement.
42.Do not clean hits with your hand. Use towel.
43.Paint in the palm of your hand will be considered wiping by the ref if checked. Keep your gloves clean of paint.
44.Wiping hits during game will result in 500 pt penalty.
45.Capturing the IED(Improvised Explosive Device) is only ½ the objective points. You must disarm it to get full objective points. It will be deemed to go off at games end.
46.If IED goes off Accidentally, on purpose or otherwise. All players within 10 paces are dead. Players hold positions.
47.Failure to Hold close proximity positions to avoid elimination will result in elimination. Refer to rule #27.
48. A team that wins by disqualification may count their attendance points only. They may elect to use their time as practice time. A referee will be provided. Regular fees apply.
49. Forfeit Cash Penalty 1/3 of any and all prize money due in the finals is lost for every forfeit a team acquires. Prizes may still be awarded.
50.Pulling off the mask on the field without proper game stoppage and clearance will result in a team penalty of 500 points.
51.Any team that is forfeits 3 times during the regular season is pulled from the league for the remainder of the season. The team will not be eligible for any prize money or awards. The team guarantee is forfeited.
52.Any Team that fails to show at the end of year final Tournament will be considered “Out of the League”. The team will not be eligible for any prize money or awards. The team guarantee is forfeited.
53.Points champions are entitled to 50% of 1st Prize money, less any forfeit penalties. If the points champs also win the overall tournament Championship, they will be awarded 100% of the Prize money, less any forfeit penalties. Every team has a chance at the overall 1st prize money (or share of) at the MWL final tournament.
54.Prize money will be awarded according to the number of teams that finish the league & tournament in good standing. Cash prize is handed out according to tournament place finish. Cash prizes awarded as follows.
31 –50 Teams – 1st $ 5,000., 2nd $ 1,000., 3rd $ 500.
11 –30 Teams – 1st $ 2,500., 2nd $ 500., 3rd $ 250.
6 – 10 Teams – 1st $ 1,000., 2nd $ 250., 3rd $ 150.
3 – 5 Teams – 1st $ 500., 2nd $ 150., 3rd $ 100.
In Lieu of the Cash prize awarded, the Overall MWL Tournament Champs may elect to have the cash applied to the cost of the MWL Championship rings. These one of a kind rings made by Jeff Walters Diamonds come fitted and engraved for each individual player and will last a lifetime. Sizing and engraving to be arranged by Jeff Walters.
Team Guarantee The team guarantee is 100% refundable upon leagues end win or lose providing the team does not forfeit 3 times during the regular season. Every forfeit accumulated costs the team 1/3 of their guarantee. A No show at the final tournament forfeits the entire team guarantee. The awarding of a team guarantee does not reflect or conflict with any other cash or prizes won. See rules #26 & #27.
Scoring - Point System
Points awarded as follows
Attendance Points
10 Points for each player that shows up to play that day
must be present with a valid entry stamp before first game or 10 am game day. No Stamp – No Points
Objective Points
50 Points for completing the objective of each game
must be completed within the 15 minute time limit
Kill Points
5 points for each player eliminated or 50 points for the entire team no matter the number of players.
If a team is forfeited against they are awarded the maximum points for the day.
Maximum points per round is 100. Maximum points for the day is 900.
Disqualification & Penalty Points
50 point penalty - Random Check - Excessive Field speed over 300fps
500 point penalty - for disqualification or forfeit
500 point penalty – Profane/Abusive language directed at another player
200 point penalty – Player is found to have a ball break after the game is over and was not considered out
500 point penalty – No barrel plug/bag on in the safe zone
300 point penalty – Dead people talking
500 point penalty – Off field paint
300 point penalty – Bonus Balling
300 point penalty – Cheating in any shape way or form (Refs Call).
500 point penalty - Team Penalty for mask removal on field
BANNED FOR LIFE - Being engaged in a physical fight
BANNED FOR LIFE – Threatening Referee or Staff
Eyes DO NOT grow back. Proper game stoppage and clearance from referee if required.
Points will be kept by the lead referee & posted in the building the following week. The Captain may request a copy of the score sheet.
Note:
Barrie PaintBall Members are excluded from All admission fees and will receive premium pricing on paint Any time they play. League members and ONLY league members have 2 lower grades of paint available. Paint may be as low as $80/case of 2,000.
Memberships are on Sale 50% off Sept 1 – Dec 24 only.
If you miss the sale, you miss it!!!
Sign up Deadline: March 31, 2010
Questions or comments may be directed to: Mike Clark
Barrie PaintBall
(705) 733-3393
email: info@barriepaintball.com
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