TriBall Challenge tournament games are played within two separate play areas. Basketball games are played on a half-size court on an asphalt surface w/a check/3-pt line at 21’ from the basket. Softball games are played on a modified all grass softball field w/only 2 bases at a 60 degree angle from the batters box. Flag-Football games are played within the softball playing area, on a 30-yard grass field w/a 7.5 yard end zone.
The following rules have been designated to educate and ensure fair play and enjoyment for all participants. Rules are subject to change. Individual sports game play rules , which generally follow the standard rules for each sport, are provided separately.
Prior to Play
Each player is expected to understand these rules prior to participation in the tournament. Any questions concerning these rules should be directed to the TriBall Challenge staff.
Teams / Players
Each team must have four to six players on its roster who have registered their team by the entry deadline. Additions and/or changes to any roster must be approved by the TriBall Challenge management and completed prior to the start of a team's first contest of the tournament. No substitutions are allowed once a team's roster of six players has been filled without the prior written consent of the TriBall Challenge management. No substitutions are allowed once a team has played its first contest of the tournament without the prior written consent of the TriBall Challenge management. A player is allowed to participate for only one team for the duration of the tournament without the prior written consent of the TriBall Challenge management.
All players must sign in at the registration booth before their first contest. Each team must designate the team's captain on the score sheet prior to the start of each sport. The team captain will represent his/her team as a spokesperson at all times during the designated sport.
All games must start with four players on each team, unless the opposing team agrees to allow a team to play with only three players.
If a team does not allow the opposing team to play with three players, or if the opposing team has zero, one, or two players, the opposing team will forfeit that game.
Equipment / Sportswear
The TriBall Challenge event staff will supply most sports equipment for each sport including all balls (basketballs, softballs, and footballs), softball bats, football flags, and field equipment. Each participant and/or team should supply their own softball gloves. Softball gloves will also be available for rental. Each participant must supply their own appropriate sportswear for each type of sport including clothing, shoes for basketball on blacktop, and shoes for softball and football on grass. Softball and football shoes may include non-metal cleated shoes or turf shoes. Shoe inspections may be made by a TriBall Challenge event staff member at any time. Private changing areas will be available for participants to change sportswear between each sport.
TriBall Challenge Game Play, Scoring, Possessions, Transitions, and Time of Play rules
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TriBall Challenge Field and Court layout diagram
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Scorers
A set of two scorers will be provided for each sport. Scorers will also operate the time clock. Score sheets will be collected by the designated group coordinator following each sport.
After the Contest
The designated group coordinator will deliver the score sheet to the Scoreboard Manager. The Scoreboard Manager will update the tournament scoreboard and schedule. After each contest, each team must check the tournament scoreboard and schedule for future match schedules and other information.
TriBall Challenge Administration
Any questions or disputes will be discussed only with the designated team captain and shall be directed toward the Scorer who will contact the TriBall Challenge Field Manager. Disputes will not be heard during game play.
The TriBall Challenge Staff reserves the right to disqualify any team for infractions of the following policies:
Use of illegal players - The players listed on the roster at the time an entry form is submitted are the only players eligible without the consent of the TriBall Challenge staff. The TriBall Challenge staff reserves the right to request identification from players at any time during the tournament. All participants are encouraged to bring picture identification to the tournament.
False information - Information provided on your entry form is the basis for division breakdowns. Any false information is grounds for disqualification.
ALL GAMES WILL BE “SELF-OFFICIATED”. The “self-officiated” games will consist of players calling their own fouls, penalties, and/or violations and the inactive team within a group of teams acting as the official during challenges between the two teams playing. For instance, when the red team is playing against the white team, the blue team will provide the challenge officiating. Inactive teams must designate two team members to officiate each game prior to the start of the game.
Any player on the court or field may call fouls, penalties and/or violations. A team may challenge any violation called by the opposing team. Challenges are directed toward the designated Challenge Official(s), who shall make a decision whether or not the violation call is valid. A valid challenge shall result in the loss of one challenge by the team requesting the challenge and an invalid (reversed) challenge shall result in a loss of one reversed call by the team that called the violation. Only one lost challenge and two reversed calls will be allocated to each team for each game. A team may not challenge any further violations called by the opposing team once a team’s allocation of lost challenges has been expended in a game. A team may not call any more violations once the team's allocation of reversed calls has been expended in a game.
The following Code of Conduct has been introduced to simply remind everyone involved in the TriBall Challenge event that they all have responsibilities for the way in which the competition is achieved.
Unnecessary vulgarity or abusive conduct. Be professional and maintain the highest standards of personal behavior at all time. Good sportsmanship is expected. A TriBall Challenge event staff member may assist at any time, including officiating games, immediately terminating a game, ejection of the player or team from the competition and/or escorting the player or team from the premises. Any participant or spectator, in the opinion of TriBall Challenge event staff, or the host venue operation’s facilitator, is causing an undue disturbance will be required to modify their behavior immediately or leave the event.
Never argue with the officials. It is against the rules and regulations and the spirit of the competition. It will gain you nothing and potentially delay the competition.
Be on time. Know the schedule and how it affects your team members and your opponents.
Know the rules. The TriBall Challenge tournament format and rules of the game are provided herein. Adhere to the rules. If you are unsure, ask for guidance before the event as ignorance or cheating will lose you the respect of those around you and may cost you victory (success).
Be aware of proper administration process. Report team member changes and potential delays immediately to a TriBall Challenge event staff member.
Banned substances. The use of illegal drugs or banned substances by an individual at any TriBall Challenge event will be reported to the proper authorities and the individual will be immediately ejected from the event.
Enjoy your competition. Give your all. Respect your opponents and have fun!
