EVENT DETAILS

DIVISIONS & POOLTBAGAME DURATIONGame Duration: 45 minutes for all rounds.Score Cap: 13 for all rounds.Half-time Target: 7 goals for all rounds.Half-time Cap: at the 25th minute for all stages; if target not reached, play continues until the current point is completed.Half-time Break: no break across all stages.Time-Out: one (1) per team per game, 75 seconds.TIME CAP (ALL STAGE)Occurs at the scheduled end of game time (45 min) if neither team has reached the score cap.The current point need to be completed; game ends regardless of score cap being reached (no +1 adjustment).If tied at the end of that point, an additional "universe point" is played until a winner is determined. STANDING TIE BREAK (IF TIED ON WINS)Number of games won, counting only games between tied teams.Fewest games forfeited.Goal difference, counting only games between tied teams.Goal difference, counting games against all common opponents.Goals scored per game, counting only games between tied teams.Goals scored per game, counting games against all common opponents.If still tied — disc-throw decider: each team nominates one player to throw one disc from the goal line to the far brick mark; order set by disc toss; ranked by distance to brick mark (closest to furthest).

JERSEY POLICYEach player must have a unique number between 0–99.Each team must have at least two sets of jerseys — light and dark (Home & Away).SCOREKEEPERS POLICYAppointment: each game has an official scorekeeper assigned by the Tournament Organizer.Responsibilities: recording/updating the score; tracking game statistics as directed.Limitations: scorekeepers do not provide rulings, interpretations, or rules advice.Team Responsibility: teams must adhere to tournament rules and flag scoring/stat discrepancies immediately.TIMING POLICYRunning Clock: games played with a running central clock per scheduled duration.Stoppages: clock stops only for (i) Spirit Time-Out per WFDF Spirit Guidelines, or (ii) Weather Suspension as determined by the TD/Game Officials.Resumption: TD confirms remaining game time or adjustments (e.g. shortened games, modified caps) needed to keep the schedule.

LIGHTNING DETECTION & SUSPENSIONGames suspended immediately if lightning detected within 10 km (6 miles) of venue.30–30 Rule: if interval between lightning and thunder is 30 seconds or less, play must stop.Official announcement by TD or Game Officials signals suspension.Safe shelter: indoor facilities/enclosed buildings, or fully enclosed vehicles with windows closed.Unsafe shelter (not to be used): open fields, under trees, metal structures, ungrounded tents.WAITING PERIOD & RESUMPTIONPlay suspended for a minimum of 30 minutes after the last lightning strike within 10 km.Each subsequent strike resets the 30-minute waiting period.TD, with Game Officials, decides to resume, delay further, or cancel affected games.GAME ADJUSTMENT FOLLOWING DELAYSShortened game durations (reduced time or point caps).Modified tournament format (altered bracket progression).Rescheduling of key games, if feasible.Cancellation of games where resumption is not possible.DETERMINING RESULTS FOR CANCELED MATHCESIf ≥50% of a game completed: score at time of stoppage is final.If <50% completed: declared no-contest (excluded from standings), or, if a winner must be determined (e.g. elimination rounds), decided by coin toss conducted by the TD.COMMUNICATION & UPDDATESOfficial updates via on-site announcements by the TD, and the official tournament website/social media.Teams responsible for staying informed and ready to resume once conditions allow.