Badminton Rules
1) All players should come in proper kits (shorts, t-shirts). 2) Players should have clean Non-marking shoes and should be used only on the court (shoes should be changed only on arriving at the court). 3) Format of the match is:- MEN : 1st singles 2nd singles 1st doubles 3rd singles 2nd doubles WOMEN: 1st singles 1st doubles 2nd singles 4)There will be 3 games (best of 3) of 21 points each in every individual match. 5)There should be a maximum of 5 players in a men’s team and a maximum of 3 players in a women’s team. 6)A player can play a maximum of two matches i.e 1 singles and 1 doubles. 7) Teams should report 15 minutes before their scheduled matches else the opposition team will be declared winner by walkover. 8) During the match only two people, including the coach, can sit near the court. Others will have to sit in the stands. 9) Practice slots will be provided, no team will be allowed to practice on court other than their slot. 10) Any kind of interference/misconduct during the conduction of the game will lead to disqualification of the team. 11) In case of tie during the league stage :- a) In case of tie (in number of matches won) between two teams, the winner of their match would proceed to next round. b) In case of tie between more than 2 teams, the difference of team score between each team would be considered(team with bigger margin would proceed to next round). If tie still continues the difference in scoreline of each match would be considered for the decision. 12) Overall the decision of referee will be final. 13) All the rules and standards apart from above mentioned are according to the World Badminton Federation’s rule book(BWF HANDBOOK II (LAWS OF BADMINTON & REGUATIONS) 2010/2011).
Service Rules
In a correct service: i) On completion of the backward movement of server’s racket head, any delay in the start of the service ,shall be considered to be an undue delay. ii) Boundary lines of service courts should not be touched. iii) Some part of both feet of the server and the receiver shall remain in contact with the surface of the court in a stationary position from the start of the service until the service is delivered. iv) The whole shuttle shall be below the server’s waist at the instant of being hit by the server’s racket. v) The shaft of the server’s racket at the instant of hitting the shuttle should be pointing in a downward direction. vi) The movement of the server’s racket should continue forwards from the start of the service until the service is delivered.
**RULES & SCHEDULE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME & FESTIVAL AND THE FINAL DECISION RESTS WITH THE MST ORGANIZING TEAM 
Power Lifting Rules
Athletes in the sport are divided in six weight classes and placing is based on the total weight lifted on the three main lifts: • Squat • Bench Press • Deadlift • Six bodyweight categories: up to 59kg, 66kg, 74kg, 83kg, 93kg, +105kg. • Each competitor is allowed three attempts on each lift. The lifter’s best valid attempt on each lift counts toward his competition total. • Three referees judge the lift. • If two or more lifters achieve the same total, the lighter lifter ranks above the heavier lifter. • A good lift is signalled by indicating a white flag, and an illegal one by a red flag. • Once the highest value has been collected for each lift, the total weight lifted in squat bench press and deadlift added up . The lifter with the highest combined weight lifter becomes the champion. • In the case of a tie, then the lifter whose body weight is less becomes the champion. • The weight of an athlete’s first lift determines their place in the starting order. If they choose to go for a light weight, they will go earlier in the order. • Referee‘s decision will be last decision. • Weighing of players will be started before 2 hour from competition . • During the weighing player must mention his first lift for squat , bench press and deadlift to referee . • Player must come with proper kit during competition . • A player can participate in only one category . • In case of any controversy during competition and weighing judge’s decision will consider as final decision.
**RULES & SCHEDULE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME & FESTIVAL AND THE FINAL DECISION RESTS WITH THE MST ORGANIZING TEAM
Chess Rules & Regulations
1) All players will play all rounds, a Swiss league event. 2) A college team should consist of 4 players. 3) Maximum time for a game will be two hours. If chess clock is available then 1 hour to each player otherwise we ensure to provide you clock after 70 mins of a game is over i.e. for the last 25 min of the game 4)In pool matches, the progressive score will be counted for tie-break. 5) In semi-final and final ,in case of tied scores, three matches will be played between best player of each team for the final result. If that case will also be tied then 6 minutes with white pieces will be given to any one player (chosen by toss) and he has to win the game. 6) Touch and move rule. 7) In blitz matches ,illegal move will result in game loss if claimed by opponent. 8) In the course of the game players are not supposed to initiate any argument between them. If there is any claim, it should be done after calling the arbiter. 9) Agreed draw is allowed in the tournament. 10) All phones and pagers should be turned off in the tournament hall 11) No talking and analysis in the tournament hall. 12) Both opponents must press the clock with same hand that moves the pieces. If not, you may be penalised one minute, which will be added to opponents time (at Arbiters discretion).
Volleyball Rules
ALL RULES ARE ACCORDING TO FIVB (FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE VOLLEYBALL)
1)A team that without any justifiable reason does not appear on the playing court on time will lose the chance of playing and the points will be awarded to the opponents. 2)All league matches will be of 3 sets and all semi-finals and finals will be of 5 sets. 3)The valid reason has to be put forward to the OFFICIALS OR JUDGES and their decision remains final. 4)However the team can continue participating in the competition. 5)Before the start of each set the coach or the captain in case of the coach’s absence has to present the starting line-up of his/her team on a line up sheet. 6)Once the line-up sheet has been submitted no changes can be made without a regular substitution. 7)If two or more faults are committed successively only the first one is considered. 8)If faults are committed by both the teams simultaneously then the point becomes void i.e., it is a common point. 9)Total number of players 12 including the Libero. 10)Each team can request a maximum of 2 time-outs and 6 substitutions per set. 11)There must be a completed rally between two separate substitution requests by the same team. 12)Time-out requests must be made by showing the corresponding hand signal, when the ball is out of play and before the whistle for service. 13)All requested time-outs last for 30 seconds.
1)ROTATION : Rotation is compulsory in the game Rotation faults will be penalized.
BASIC VIOLATIONS:
Stepping on or over the line on a serve. Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully. Hitting the ball illegally (Carrying, Palming, Throwing, etc. ). Touches of the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play. If the ball is driven into the net with such force that it causes the net to contact an opposing player, no foul will be called, and the ball shall continue to be in play.
CONDUCT:
1)Participants must know the “Official Volleyball Rules” and abide by them. 2)Participants must accept referees’ decisions with sportsmanlike conduct, without disputing them. 3)In case of doubt, clarification may be requested only through the game captain. 4Participants must refrain from actions or attitudes aimed at influencing the decisions of the referees or covering up faults committed by their Team.
FAIR PLAY:
1)Participants must behave respectfully and courteously in the spirit of fair play, not only towards the referees, but also towards other Officials, opponents, team-mates and spectators. 2)If found guilty of actions which are unsportsmanlike then action will be taken according to the gravity of the situation which may range from a mere warning to expulsion from the game. 3)The decision of the referee is final and he/she will take into consideration the judgement of the linesmen. 4)All the above rules are subjected to change under certain unavoidable circumstances. This may be carried out by the coordinators (volleyball), event executive (volleyball), or head events.
Rules are on the same lines of FIVB and Decision of the referees is final.
Basketball Rules
1) All players should come in proper kits (shorts, t-shirts). 2) Players should have clean Non-marking shoes and should be used only on the court (shoes should be changed only on arriving at the court). 3) Catogeries:- MEN WOMEN
Rules
1)The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands. 2)The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands. 3)A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man who catches the ball when running at a good speed if he tries to stop. 4)The ball must be held in or between the hands; the arms or body must not be used for holding it. 5)No shouldering, holding, striking, pushing, or tripping in any way of an opponent. 6) The first infringement of this rule by any person shall count as a foul; the second shall disqualify him until the next basket is made or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, for the whole of the game. No substitution shall be allowed. 7)A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violation of rules three and four and such described in rule five. 8)If either side makes three consecutive fouls, it shall count a goal for the opponents (consecutive means without the opponents in the mean time making a foul). 9)A goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted from the grounds into the basket and stays there (without falling), providing those defending the goal do not touch or disturb the goal. If the ball rests on the edges, and the opponent moves the basket, it shall count as a goal. 10)When the ball goes out of bounds, it shall be thrown into the field of play and played by the first person touching it. 11) In case of dispute the umpire shall throw it straight into the field. The thrower-in is allowed five seconds. If he holds it longer, it shall go to the opponent. If any side persists in delaying the game, the umpire shall call a foul on that side. 12)The umpire shall be the judge of the men and shall note the fouls and notify the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made. He shall have power to disqualify people according to Rule 5. 13)The referee shall be judge of the ball and shall decide when the ball is in play, in bounds, to which side it belongs, and shall keep the time. 14) He shall decide when a goal has been made and keep account of the baskets, with any other duties that are usually performed by a scorekeeper. 15)The time shall be two fifteen-minute halves, with five minutes rest between. 16)The side making the most points in that time is declared the winner.
Table Tennis Rules
Best of 5:
1ST SINGLES; 2ND SINGLES; DOUBLES
Scoring :
A match is played best 3 of 5 games (or 4/7 or 5/9). For each game, the first player to reach 11 points wins that game, however a game must be won by at least a two point margin. A point is scored after each ball is put into play (not just when the server wins the point as in volleyball). The edges of the table are part of the legal table surface, but not the sides.
Flow of the Match:
Each player serves two points in a row and then switch server. However, if a score of 10-10 is reached in any game, then each server serves only one point and then the server is switched. After each game, the players switch side of the table. In the final game (ie 5th game), the players switch side again after either player reaches 5 points.
Legal Service:
The ball must rest on an open hand palm. Then it must be tossed up at least 6 inches and struck so the ball first bounces on the server's side and then the opponent's side. If the serve is legal except that it touches the net, it is called a let serve. Let serves are not scored and are reserved.
Equipment:
The paddle should have a red and a black side. The ball should be either orange or white and 40 mm in size. The table should be 2.74 meters long, 1.525 m wide, and 0.76 m high.
Lawn Tennis Rules
Format of the match is:-
MEN : 1st singles 1st doubles 2nd singles 2nd doubles WOMEN: 1st singles 1st doubles 2nd singles
a. Standard game
A standard game is scored as follows with the server’s score being called first: No point - “Love” First point - “15” Second point - “30” Third point - “40” Fourth point - “Game” except that if each player/team has won three points, the score is “Deuce”. After “Deuce”, the score is “Advantage” for the player/team who wins the next point. If that same player/team also wins the next point, that player/team wins the “Game”; if the opposing player/team wins the next point, the score is again “Deuce”. A player/team needs to win two consecutive points immediately after “Deuce” to win the “Game”.
b. Tie-break game
1)During a tie-break game, points are scored “Zero”, “1”, “2”, “3”, etc. 2)The first player/team to win seven points wins the “Game” and “Set”, provided there is a margin of two points over the opponent(s). 3) If necessary, the tie-break game shall continue until this margin is achieved. 4)The player whose turn it is to serve shall serve the first point of the tie-break game. 5)The following two points shall be served by the opponent(s) (in doubles, the player of the opposing team due to serve next).
SCORE IN A SET
The two main methods are the “Advantage Set” and the “Tie-break Set”.
a. “Advantage Set”
The first player/team to win six games wins that “Set”, provided there is a margin of two games over the opponent(s). If necessary, the set shall continue until this margin is achieved.
b. “Tie-break Set”
The first player/team to win six games wins that “Set”, provided there is a margin of two games over the opponent(s). If the score reaches six games all, a tie-break game shall be played.
SCORE IN A MATCH
A match can be played to the best of 3 sets (a player/team needs to win 2 sets to win the match) or to the best of 5 sets (a player/team needs to win 3 sets to win the match).
Cricket Rules
Player Rules
1)Cricket is a game played between two teams made up of eleven players each. 2)There is also a reserve player called a "twelfth man" who is used should a player be injured during play. 3)The twelfth man is not allowed to bowl, bat, wicket keep or captain the team. His sole duty is to act as a substitute fielder. 4)The original player is free to return to the game as soon as they have recovered from their injury. 5)Two umpires are in place on the playing field while there is also a third umpire off the field who is in charge of video decisions.
Game Structure
1)Before the game begins an official will toss a coin. The captain who guesses the correct side of the coin will then choose if they want to bat or field first. 2) One team will then bat while the other will bowl & field. 3)The aim of the batting team is to score runs while the aim of the fielding team is to bowl ten people out and close the batting teams' innings. 4)Batting is done in pairs. 5)Once the first team has been bowled out the second team would then go into bat.
Ways to score runs
1)The aim of the batsmen is to score runs. 2) One of the main cricket rules is that for batsment to score runs they must run to each other's end of the pitch (from one end to the other). 3) As well as running they can also scoreruns by hitting boundaries. A boundary scores the batsmen either 4 or 6 runs.
Extras
a)A "No Ball" can be declared for many reasons: If the bowler bowls the ball from the wrong place, the ball is declared dangerous. b)A "Wide Ball" will be declared if the umpire thinks the batsman did not have a reasonable opportunity to score off the delivery. c)A "Bye" is where a ball that the runs are scored without the batsman hitting the ball. d)A "Leg Bye" is where runs are scored by hitting the batsman, but not the bat and the ball is not a no ball or wide.
Ways Batsmen can get out
1)Bowled - Cricket rules state that if the ball is bowled and hits the striking batsman's wickets the batsman is given out. 2)Caught - Cricket rules state that if a batsman hits the ball or touches the ball at all with his bat or hand/glove holding the bat then the batsman can be caught out. 3)Leg Before Wicket (LBW) - If the ball is bowled and it hits the batsman first without the bat hitting it then an LBW decision is possible. 4)Stumped - A batsman can be given out according to cricket rules when the wicketkeeper puts down his wicket while he is out of his crease and not attempting a run (if he is attempting a run it would be a runout). 5)Run Out - Cricket rules state that a batsman is out if no part of his bat or body is grounded behind the popping crease while the ball is in play and the wicket is fairly put down by the fielding side.
Football Rules & Regulations
1)Each team consists of 11 players. These are made up of one goalkeeper and ten outfield players. 2)The pitch dimensions vary from each ground but are roughly 120 yards long and 75 yards wide. 3) On each pitch you will have a 6 yard box next to the goal mouth, an 18 yard box surrounding the 6 yard box and a centre circle.
Scoring
1)To score the ball must go into your opponent’s goal. The whole ball needs to be over the line for it to be a legitimate goal. 2) A goal can be scored with any part of the body apart from the hand or arm up to the shoulder.
Winning The Game
1)To win you have to score more goals than that of your opponents. 2) If the scores are level after 90 minutes then the game will end as a draw apart from in cup games where the game can go to extra time and even a penalty shootout to decide the winner. 3) Players must use their feet to kick the ball and are prohibited to use their hands apart from goalkeepers who can use any part of their body within the 18 yard box (of which more can be found out in the next section).
Rules of Football
1)A match consists of two 45 minutes halves with a 15 minute rest period in between. 2)Each team can have a minimum off 11 players (including 1 goalkeeper who is the only player allowed to handle the ball within the 18 yard box) and a minimum of 7 players are needed to constitute a match. 3)The ball must have a circumference of 58-61cm and be of a circular shape. 4)Each team can name up to 7 substitute players. Substitutions can be made at any time of the match with each team being able to make a maximum of 3 substitutions per side. 4)Each game must include one referee and two assistant referee’s (linesmen). It’s the job of the referee to act as time keeper and make any decisions which may need to be made such as fouls, free kicks, throw ins, penalties and added on time at the end of each half. 5)The referee may consult the assistant referees at any time in the match regarding a decision. It’s the assistant referee’s job to spot offside’s in the match (see below), throw ins for either team. 6)If the game needs to head to extra time as a result of both teams being level in a match then 30 minutes will be added in the form of two 15 minute halves after the allotted 90 minutes. 7)If teams are still level after extra time then a penalty shootout must take place. 8)For fouls committed a player could receive either a yellow or red card depending on the severity of the foul; this comes down to the referee’s discretion. 9)The yellow is a warning and a red card is a dismissal of that player. Two yellow cards will equal one red. Once a player is sent off then they cannot be replaced. 10)If a ball goes out of play off an opponent in either of the side lines then it is given as a throw in. If it goes out of play off an attacking player on the base line then it is a goal kick. If it comes off a defending player it is a corner kick.
Offside Rule
1)Offside can be called when an attacking player is in front of the last defender when the pass is played through to them. 2)The offside area is designed to discourage players from simply hanging around the opponent’s goal waiting for a pass. To be onside they must be placed behind the last defender when the ball is played to them. 3)If the player is in front of that last defender then he is deemed to be offside and free kick to the defending team will be called.
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