DIVISIONS, POOL FORMAT

• Juara Division: 8 teams (Mixed)

• Datuk Division: 8 teams (Opens)

• Datin Division: 8 teams (Women's)

• Santai Division: 16 teams

GAME DURATION

• Juara, Datuk, Datin Divisions

  • 100 min games across all match types

• Santai Division:

  • Pool Matches (Group Stage): 60 minutes.

  • Crossover / Pre-Quarters / Knockout / Placement: 70 minutes.

  • Finals: 100 minutes.

Score Cap

• Juara, Datuk, Datin Divisions

  • 15 goals

• Santai Division

  • Pool Matches: 11 goals.

  • Crossover / Knockout: 13 goals.

  • Final: 15 goals.

Half-Time Target

• Juara, Datuk, Datin Divisions

  • 8 goals

• Santai Division

  • Pool Matches: 6 goals.

  • Crossover / Knockout: 7 goals.

  • Final: 8 goals.

Half-Time Cap & Procedure

• Juara, Datuk, Datin Divisions

  • Triggered at 8 goals. If neither team reaches 8 goal by 55 mins, halftime occurs after current point.

  • Mirror Half

    • At half-time, teams shall switch playing ends.

• Santai Division

  • Group Stage / Pool Play

    • If 30 minutes elapse before a team reaches the half-time target (6 goals), the current point shall be completed.

    • Half-time shall then occur immediately.

    • No +1 rule shall apply.

  • Crossover / Knockout / Finals (35 or 45 minutes cap)

    • If the half-time cap is reached before the target, the current point shall be completed.

    • If no team has reached the half-time target, +1 goal shall be added to the leading team’s score.

    • This adjusted score becomes the new half-time target.

    • Play continues until a team reaches the new target.

  • Mirror Half

    • At half-time, teams shall switch playing ends.

Half Time Break

• Juara, Datuk, Datin Divisions

  • 5 Mins

• Santai Division

  • Pool Matches: No break.

  • Crossover / Knockout Matches: No break.

  • Final: 5 minutes (game clock does not stop)

Time Out

• Each team is entitled to two (2) time-outs per game.

• Each time-out shall last 75 seconds.

Time Cap

• Juara, Datuk, Datin Divisions

  • 100 mins; play continues until current point finishes.

• Santai Division

  • Pool Matches (Group Stage)

    • A time cap shall occur at the scheduled end of game time (60 minutes), if neither team has reached the score cap.

    • The current point shall be completed.

    • At the conclusion of that point, the game shall end, regardless of whether the score cap has been reached.

    • No +1 adjustment shall apply in Pool Matches.

    • If the game is tied at the conclusion of the point, an additional point shall be played (“universe point”) until a winner is determined.

• Crossover / Knockout / Finals

  • A time cap shall occur at the scheduled end of game time (70/90 minutes), if neither team has reached the score cap.

  • The current point shall be completed.

  • If, at the conclusion of that point, neither team has reached the score cap, one (1) goal shall be added to the leading team’s score.

  • The adjusted score shall become the new game-winning target.

  • Play shall continue until a team reaches this target.

  • The number of time-outs available to each team shall remain unaffected by the time cap.

Tie Breakers

• Number of games won, counting only games between the tied teams.

• Fewest games forfeited.

• Goal difference, counting only games between the tied teams.

• Goal difference, counting games against all common opponents.

• Goals scored per game, counting only games between the tied teams.

• Goals scored per game, counting games against all common opponents.

• If still tied:

  • Each team nominates one player to throw one disc from behind the goal line to the far brick mark.

  • Throwing order shall be determined by a disc toss or other random method.

  • Teams are ranked by distance from disc resting place to brick mark (closest to furthest).

Roster Submission

• All teams must complete and submit their roster by 20th April 2026 via Ultiscore.

• Team roster must include a minimum of 18 players and a maximum of 20 players.

• At least 50% of the team, including captains and spirit captains, must possess WFDF Advanced Certification (2025–2028).

Jersey Policy

Player Numbers

• Each player in a team must have a unique number between 0–99.

Jersey Colours

• Each team must have at least two sets of jerseys light or dark (Home & Away)

Scorekeeper's Policy

Appointment

• Each game will have an official scorekeeper assigned by the Tournament Organizer.

Responsibilities

• Scorekeepers are responsible for:

  • Recording and updating the score.

  • Tracking game statistics (as directed by the organizers).

Limitations

• Scorekeepers will not provide rulings, interpretations, or advice on the rules of the game.

Team Responsibility

• Teams are fully responsible for adhering to the tournament rules and regulations.

• Teams must inform the scorekeeper immediately if discrepancies in score or stats are observed.

Timing Policy

Running Clock

• All games are played with a running central clock according to the scheduled game duration.

Stoppages

• The game clock shall only stop in the following situations:

  • Spirit Time-Out – initiated by team captains in accordance with WFDF Spirit Guidelines.

  • Weather Suspension – e.g., lightning, unsafe playing conditions, or other safety concerns as determined by the Tournament Director or Game Officials.

Resumption

• Upon resumption of play, the Tournament Director will confirm:

  • Remaining game time, or

  • Any adjustments (e.g., shortened games, modified caps) necessary to maintain the overall schedule.)

Lightning Detection & Game Suspension

Games may be suspended if conditions inside or around the venue are deemed unsafe, including but not limited to:

• Lightning or thunderstorms within the vicinity.

• Heavy rain or flooding affecting the playing surface.

• Extreme haze or poor air quality.

• Structural or safety concerns within the venue.

An official announcement by the Tournament Director (TD) or Game Officials shall signal the suspension of play.

Lightning-Specific Procedures

• If lightning is detected within 10 km (6 miles) of the venue, all games will be immediately suspended.

• The 30–30 rule shall apply: if the interval between seeing lightning and hearing thunder is 30 seconds or less, play must be stopped.

• Upon suspension, all players, officials, and spectators must seek shelter in safe areas:

  • Indoor facilities or enclosed buildings

  • Fully enclosed vehicles with windows closed

• The following areas shall not be used as shelter:

  • Open fields

  • Under trees

  • Metal structures

  • Tents without proper grounding

Waiting Period & Resumption of Play

• Play will remain suspended for a minimum of 30 minutes after the last observed lightning strike within 10 km.

• Each subsequent lightning strike shall reset the 30-minute waiting period.

• The Tournament Director, in consultation with Game Officials and team captains, shall determine whether to:

  • Resume play

  • Delay play further, or

  • Cancel affected games

Game Adjustments Following Lightning Delays

• If delays significantly impact the tournament schedule, the Tournament Director may implement one or more of the following adjustments:

  • Shortened game durations (e.g., reduced time or point caps).

  • Modified tournament format (e.g., adjusted bracket progression).

  • Rescheduling of key games, where feasible.

  • Cancellation of games where resumption is not possible.

Determining Game Results for Canceled Matches

• If 50% or more of a game has been completed, the score at the time of stoppage shall be considered final.

• If less than 50% of the game has been completed and the match cannot resume, the current score at the time of stoppage shall be used to determine the game result

• In the event of a tied score when play is stopped and cannot resume:

  • The game may be declared a draw during pool play or group stages.

  • In elimination rounds, a coin toss conducted by the Tournament Director shall determine the winner.

• If no score has been recorded or both teams have zero points, the game may be declared a no contest and excluded from standings.

Communication & Updates

• Official updates regarding weather delays and cancellations shall be communicated through:

  • On-site announcements by the Tournament Director, and

  • Official tournament website or social media platforms.

• Teams are responsible for staying informed and prepared to resume play once conditions allow.