Massoc Games Guide FINAL

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Index

About MASSoc 3

Location 4

Preliminary Sporting Schedule and Venue* 5

Registration 6Rules and Regulations: General* 7

Badminton 8

Futsal 5-a-side 9

Basketball 5-a-side 11

Netball 7-a-side 12

Table Tennis 13

Miscellaneous* 14

Contact Us 15

*Please read to gain understanding of the Games details

**Please read the specific rules of the Sport you are participating in.


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AboutMASSocWelcome to the Malaysian and Singaporean Society of the University of Leeds!!

Our main aim is to provide a sense of belonging to the Malaysian and

Singaporean students in Leeds as well to promote the beautiful colours &

cultures of Malaysia and Singapore to everyone in the UK.

We have an array of members of different nationalities and religions and

anybody can join us.

We have numerous activities every year, covering all types of interests

from trips to night outings to cultural events. There is definitely something for

everyone!! =)

Want to find out more about our society? Join us and we guarantee that

you wont be disappointed.

Annually, the Games never fail to attract sports enthusiasts from various societies

and institutions around the UK as they gather on this very day to battle to be the very

best! Last years Games absolutely tingled with excitement as hundreds of people

came together to fill the day with purpose, fun, as well as earth-shattering cheers;

and this years Games promises you nothing less! So, be it as a contender or merely

as a cheerleader, don't you miss out on the chance to participate in this year's

Games! Gear up those muscles because the competition will surely be tough. Gameon, guys!

Inspiring words from

Alexia Ong

MASSoc Entertainment Director


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Location

Sport Halls 1 and 2,

The Edge, University of Leeds,

Leeds, LS2 9JT.

The Edge Reception (For general enquiries)

Tel: 0113 343 5095


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Sporting Schedule and Venue.

Time / Hall 1a 1b 2

9.30-10.30 Badminton Basketball9.30-1

10.30- 11.30 9.30-10.45 MS10.15-1.045 WS

11.30-12.30 MD11-12.45

12.30-1.30 XD12.45-2

BBall Futsal 12.30-2.30

Table tennis

12.45-2

1.30-2.30 TT Futsal 1.30-5.30

2.30-3.30 Futsal 2.30-4

3.30-4.30

4.30-5.30


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Registration

Registration is open to players of all ages, university and nationality. Player

registration and payment must be done online and before the midnight of the 21st of

October. Non MASSoc members will need to pay an extra 1. Late registration will

incur a penalty fine.

Thorough step-by-step instructions on how to register will be available online, most

easily found through the Massoc Games 2012 Facebook event page.

https://www.facebook.com/events/431581780212897/?fref=ts

Players can register for more than one sport, provided that it does not clash with

another. For example, joining futsal and basketball will allow you to play for both.

Mixed doubles badminton and table tennis happens simultaneously and will clash.

No refunds or accommodation by postponing the match will be given. If the player

faces having to choose to play more than one sport at a time, the match not played

will be forfeited and a walkover given to the opponent.

Players not from Leeds from other universities should contact MASSoc directly so

that we may make special arrangements for your party.

Sport Massoc Member()

Non-Member ()

Badminton(MS/WS)

5 6

Badminton(MD/XD)

10 12

Futsal 25 30

Basketball 25 30Netball 35 40Table tennis 4 5
https://www.facebook.com/events/431581780212897/?fref=tshttps://www.facebook.com/events/431581780212897/?fref=ts


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Badminton

1. Same basic rules of badminton apply for all categories; Men Singles, Women

Singles, Men Doubles and Mixed Doubles.

2. All umpire and linesmen judgements are final and irrevocable.

Game Format

Players will be divided into two groups during group stages where each player/pair

will compete against the others in their group. The two players/pairs with the highest

and second-highest points (wins) will progress to the semi-finals.

Players are expected to bring their own rackets and shuttlecocks for warm ups. For

group stage and semi-final matches, only one shuttlecock will be allocated for eachgame with the exceptions of severe damage to the shuttle that restricts gameplay

based on the umpires good judgement. A coin toss determines who will get first

serve.

Scoring

Each match is given 10 minutes of gameplay excluding 1 minute of warm up and

played till 21points or till time runs out, whichever comes first, whereby the

player/pair with higher points wins.

Only the finals have the exception of having no time limit and comprises of 3 sets,

each played till 21 points. New shuttlecocks can be provided throughout the match.

Best of 3 sets will be declared winner.

Prize

Winners and runner-ups of each category will receive gold and silver medals. There

are no third-placing matches. Certificates will be awarded to the winners and runner-

ups.


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Futsal

Football matches will be held in Hall 1b unless stated otherwise.

Standard rules of football apply. Each team should consist of 5 players. A maximum

of 2 substitutes are allowed but keep in mind the team will only receive 5 medals and

the registration fee did not take into account substitutes. Each match will be

provided with one referee. All referees decisions are final and not open to

contestation. No intentional violence, provocation, swearing or abuse will be

allowed. Each team must name a player in their team to be a volunteer referee. The

referee will be expected to be available at all times and be contacted easily by the

Games Director. Failure to do so will result in the referees team being penalised 1

point from the table.

Game Format

Each team play two matches. Two teams with highest points advances to finals. In

the event there are more than two teams that possess two wins, the top two teams

with the biggest points difference advances to the final. In the event there are more

than two teams that possess the highest point differences, the two teams with the

highest number of goals scored will advance.

Football 5-a-side will be played in a two stage format group stages and final.

Teams will play off at group stages with a 10-1-10 format, first and second halves

are 10 minutes each with a minutes break during halftime. The teams with the

highest points in each group will then progress to the final. If there are two teams

that possess the same points, the biggest goal difference will decide the finalist.

Fouls can be called by the referee and result in free-kicks or penalties if the foul

occurred in the box. Yellow card rules are enforced, with 2 yellows resulting in a red

card and suspension for that game. A straight red card can also be given.

Substitutions can occur anytime during the game with prior knowledge of the referee

with unlimited number of substitutions per game. Entry and exit of players must bedone swiftly at the instruction of the referee when gameplay stops. Starting kick-off

will be decided by the referees coin toss. Second half will be started by the team

that lost the coin toss. After a goal has been scored, the team that conceded will

start the ball. Back passing is allowed however the keeper cannot touch the ball.

Ball is out of play if it goes over the touchline or touches the ceiling/walls. A free kick

will be given against the team that has committed more than five fouls. No

dangerous or sliding tackles are allowed.

Scoring System


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Points : win;3points, draw;2points, defeat;0points. A 5 penalty shoot-out will occur at

the end of the game if there is a draw.

Safety and Uniform

Players are advised to wear elbow-pads, knee-pads, shin-pads, futsal boots and

protective gear during gameplay and must be shown visible to the referee. Keepers

should have gloves. Failure to do so poses a health and safety risk to the players of

both teams and might result in disqualification if there is inadequate protection.

Teams should have matching uniforms (shirt, pants) or unique uniforms of colour

and design for easy recognition.

Prize

Winning team will receive 5 gold medals. Certificates will be awarded to the winners

and substitutes.


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Basketball

Standard rules of basketball apply. Each team should consist of 5 players. A

maximum of 2 substitutes are allowed but keep in mind the team will only receive 5

medals and the registration fee did not take into account substitutes. Each match

will be provided with one referee, scorekeeper/timekeeper. All referees decisions

are final and not open to contestation. No intentional violence, provocation,

swearing or abuse will be allowed. Each team must name a player in their team to

be a volunteer referee. The referee will be expected to be available at all times and

be contacted easily by the Games Director. Failure to do so will result in the

referees team being penalised.

Game format

Each team play two matches. Two teams with highest points advances to finals. In

the event there are more than two teams that possess two wins, the top two teams

with the biggest points difference advances to the final. In the event there are more

than two teams that possess the highest point differences, the two teams with the

highest number of points scored will advance.

Knockout format applies with the winner proceeding to the finals. Game will be

played in 10-1-10 format with 10 minutes for each half and a minutes break. No

time-outs are allowed during first stage. A 30-second timeout for each half is

allowed during the final. In the event of a tie, extra 3 minutes is given for all

basketball matches.

Substitutions can occur anytime during the game with prior knowledge of the referee.

Entry and exit of players must be done swiftly at the instruction of the referee when

gameplay stops. A foul will result in a free throw. Technical fouls also apply. A team

that has accumulated more than 5 fouls during a half will have 2 free throws awarded

against them. Game will be started by a jump-ball.

Uniform

Teams should have matching uniforms (shirt, pants) or unique uniforms of colour

and design for easy recognition.

Prize


and substitutes.


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Netball

Netball matches will be held in Hall 2 unless stated otherwise.

Standard rules of netball apply. Each team should consist of 7 players. A maximum

of 2 substitutes are allowed but keep in mind the team will only receive 7 medals and

the registration fee did not take into account substitutes. Each match will be

provided with one referee, scorekeeper/timekeeper. All referees decisions are final

and not open to contestation. No intentional violence, provocation, swearing or

abuse will be allowed. Each team must name a player in their team to be a

volunteer referee. The referee will be expected to be available at all times and be

contacted easily by the Games Director. Failure to do so will result in the referees

team being penalised.

Game format

Knockout format applies with the winner proceeding to the finals. Game will be

played in 10-1-10 format with 10 minutes for each half and a minutes break. No

time-outs are allowed during group stage. A 30-second timeout for each half is

allowed during the final. In the event of a tie, extra 3 minutes is given.

Substitutions can occur anytime during the game with prior knowledge of the referee.Entry and exit of players must be done swiftly at the instruction of the referee when

gameplay stops.

Prize


and substitutes.


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Table Tennis

Men singles and Women singles will observe the same basic rules of table tennis.

Players are required to provide their own table tennis racket and ball for warm-ups.

Game format

Each player plays two matches. Two players with highest points advance to finals.

In the event there are more than two players that possess two wins, the top two

players with the biggest points difference advances to the final. In the event there

are more than two players that possess the highest point differences, the two players

with the highest number of points scored will advance.

A three stage format will be used group stage, semi-finals and finals.

A coin toss determines who will get first serve. Forgroup stage and semi-final

matches, each match will have one set and will be played to 11 points or 10

minutes, whichever comes first. If both players score 10 points or have equal points

after 10 minutes have passed, play continues until a player gets a two pointadvantage.

Final game will be decided by the best of 3 sets with 11 points per set.

Prize

Winner of each category will receive a gold medal. Certificates will be awarded to

the winners.


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Miscellaneous

Health, Safety and Risk Assessment.

Injuries, fire hazards, dehydration and other risk related issues are very real

concerns for the Games committee and we work closely with the Union and Edge

staff to ensure risk is minimised as much as possible. In the event of an emergency,

please contact the nearest volunteer, Games Director, Committee or Edge Staff

immediately for assistance. In case of any queries please do not hesitate to clarify

with the aforementioned parties.

Spectator Rules

Spectators are allowed to enter the Edge for free to watch the Games provided theyabide to all previously stated General Rules. Main viewing area will be the upper

balcony of Hall 1, accessible through the stairs in the main corridor. No

interruptions, disruptions or interferences are allowed i.e. swearing, abuse on the

players etc. Please follow the instructions and advice of the volunteers/Games

Directors. Failure to comply will result in your removal from the Edge.

Food and Drinks

Snacks, water and energy drinks are allowed. Players are advised to bring their own

water to rehydrate themselves. Water dispensers are available in the Edge.However, hot food such as rice or any food/drinks in unstable containers are not

permitted. If unsure, always ask the volunteers or Games Directors. Should any

spills be noticed, they should be reported immediately to the volunteers to avoid slips

or falls.

Sportsmanship

The purpose of MASSoc games is to foster strong sporting spirit amongst players

from different backgrounds. Handshakes amongst players will be encouraged at the

start and end of every match.

Complaints

The main purpose of MASSoc Games and MASSoc is to provide the best ever

sporting competition event that its participants can enjoy. However, we accept the

fact that dissatisfaction almost always occurs and therefore we apologise in

advance. We also welcome any feedback that you have as a participant or member

on that day so that we may reflect on the mistakes or issues that we might have

overlooked and remedy it for future events.


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Contact Us

Website: http://luumassoc.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Leeds-University-Malaysian-

Singaporean- Society-MASSoc/218527371507608

Officials for 2012-2013 :

President: Summer [email protected]

Business Management and Marketing, Year 2

Vice President: Ho Jien Yang

[email protected]

Electrical and Electronics, Year 4

Sports Director: Lim Mun [email protected]

Medicine and Surgery, Year 2

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