• Athletics (Track and Field) - Rules updated 2011 (May 11)
• Badminton - Rules updated 2011 (May 19)
• Basketball - Rules updated 2011 (May 1)
• Boccia - Rules updated 2011 (May 1)
• Flag Football - Rules updated 2011 (May 19)
• Golf Tournament
• International Football (Soccer) - Rules updated 2011 (May 19)
• Powerlift
• Soccer (International Football) - Rules updated 2011 (May 19)
• Swimming - Rules updated 2011 (May 1)
• Table Tennis
• Track and Field (Athletics) - Rules updated 2011 (May 11)
• Volleyball - Rules updated 2011 (May 1)

DAAA offers singles badminton within each age category:

• Junior 7-11yr
• Junior12-15yr
• Open 16yr and above
• Master 35yr and above
• Singles competition is within-gender only
  

DAAA/IDAF (International Dwarf Athletic Federation) badminton Class BMSTD 6 dwarf athlete categories:

• Class 1
  • Athlete height under l20cm.
  • Ahthlete mobility more restricted due to growth condition such as S.E.D, Diastrophic Dysplasia, certain types of Cartilage-Hair Hyperplasia, etc.
  • This classification is not aimed at juniors or people with achondroplasia who are under the height limit, but are still relatively mobile.
  • Net height 140 cm.
  • Standard court is divided lengthwise in half.

• Class 2
  • Athletes having achondroplasia or another type of relatively mobile condition.
    
  • Athlete maximum height 135 cm for females and 140c m for males.
    
  • There are no changes to the standard rules or court size.

Registration

Registration will close at noon the day before the event is scheduled to take place. No late entries will be added. Only scratches can be made on site – no additions to the tournaments.

Modifications

DAAA follows the normal rules of badminton, unless superseded by the DAAA modifications:

• Racket Size
  • Junior sized rackets may be used by youth and/or extremely short-statured adults.

• Serving Modifications
  • Sidearm serve will be allowed because short stature and a long racket make the underhand serve difficult for the dwarf athlete.
  • No overhead serves will be allowed.

• Competition
  • Pool play to 11 points or 15 minutes.
  • Winners of the pool will play a tournament for medals.

Regulations

Badminton court dimensions and net height are specified by the International Badminton Association for the Disabled (IBAD).

Competition follows the rules and regulations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF):

Scoring System

• A match consists of the best of 3 games of 21 points.
  
• Rally scoring.
  
• The side winning a rally adds a point to its score.
  
• At 20 all, the side which gains a 2 point lead first, wins that game.
  
• At 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point, wins that game.
  
• The side winning a game serves first in the next game.
  

Interval and Change of Ends

• When the leading score reaches 11 points, players have a 60 second interval.
  
• A 2 minute interval between each game is allowed.
  
• In the third game, players change ends when the leading score reaches 11 points.
  

Singles

• At the beginning of the game (score 0-0) and when the server’s score is even, the server serves from the right service court. When the server’s score is odd, the server serves from the left service court.
  
• If the server wins a rally, the server scores a point and then serves again from the alternate service court.
  
• If the receiver wins a rally, the receiver scores a point and becomes the new server. Service is from the appropriate service court – left if their score is odd, and right if even.

Tournament Structure

Tournament structure may include pool play, double elimination, single elimination, and/or a combination of all, depending upon the number of participants, facilities, and hours to complete tournaments.

Paralympic Competition

Badminton was first sanctioned as an Olympic sport at the Barcelona 1992 Games. The BWF and IBAD have applied to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to have badminton included in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

To compete in Paralympic Games, the maximum height for a dwarf to meet the minimal disability is 142 cm for males and 136 cm for female. The athlete must also exhibit other disabilities besides being short stature, such as orthopedic conditions. (Therefore, a pituitary dwarf is not eligible to participate under the dwarf classification.)

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DAAA basketball teams play round-robin or all-play-all tournament within each age category:

• Junior 7-11yr
• Junior 12-15yr
• Open 16yr and above
• Teams may be composed of both female and male players within a single age division.
• Age classifications are determined by the athlete’s age as of June 1 in the year of competition.

National Federation of State High School (NFHS) Associations basketball rules and rule changes shall be employed except when they are in conflict with the DAAA Basketball Rules. In such cases, the Official DAAA Rules shall apply.

• Basketball court dimensions are the standard.

• Basket and backboard dimensions are the standard.

Equipment

• Basket rim height (10 ft) and backboard dimensions are the standard.
• Open competition shall use a Women's sized ball.
  • International size 6.
  • Circumference 28.5 to 29.0 in.
  • Weight 18 to 20 oz.
• Junior competition shall use a Junior's sized ball.
  • International size 5.
  • Circumference 27.25 to 27.75 in.
  • Weight 14 to 16 oz.

Rule Exceptions For Team 5-on-5 Competition

Player On-court Classification for 5-on-5

• There shall be no classification system used in either the Junior or Open age groups.

Player Equipment Policy for 5-on-5 Competition

• ALL items of jewelry are strictly forbidden and must be removed prior to game time.
  • This includes all necklaces and bracelets (whether string, leather, metal, or plastic), rings, earrings (including nose rings, tongue studs, and other piercings), leather bands, rubber bands etc.
  • Using tape or band-aids to cover jewelry is NOT acceptable - the item must be removed.
  • Players must remove from their hair ALL hard clips, beads, or large bows from their hair.
  • Soft elastic hairbands, "scrunchies" or pony-tail holders are permissible.
• The referees shall inspect teams prior to each game and will ask a player out of compliance in this area to remove the jewelry or hair accessory.
• The player shall not be permitted to play unless they are in compliance with the requirements.

Team Roster Policy for 5-on-5 Competition

• No fewer than 10 players and no more than 12 players on a team.
  
• Team rosters must be submitted 24 hours prior to the first game of the tournament and may not be changed once the tournament has begun.
  
• A team may not have alternates added to their roster once the official team roster has been submitted 24 hours prior to the first game of the tournament.
  
• A team may not have alternates above the 12 player limit.
• All players should play at least half of the game.
  
• A minimum of 5 players is required on the court to begin each game.
  • Game officials shall grant a 5 minute grace period if teams do not have 5 players present at the start of the game.
  • Once the grace period expires, play shall begin or the game must be forfeited.
    
• The team coach or anyone filling in for a coach must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Only the coach and one assistant coach are permitted on the player’s bench side of the court during the game.
  • Coaches are required to sign the DAAA Code of Conduct prior to the start of the tournament.
  • Coaches should refrain from talking to the referees during the game.
    • If the coach has a question, he/she should wait for half time or the conclusion of the game.
    • The referee shall not stop the game or the clock to talk to a coach.

Officials of the Game for 5-on-5

• Certified Basketball Officials shall be used.

Duration of Game for 5-on-5

• Duration of Play
  • Junior Division (ages 7-11 & ages 12-15)
    • Four (4) quarters of 6 minutes each shall be played following regular time keeping procedures when running the clock.
• Open Division (16 yr and above)
  • Four (4) quarters of 8 minutes each shall be played following regular time keeping procedures when running the clock.
• Intermissions
  • One minute - after the first and third quarters
    
  • Five minutes - at half time, after the second quarter
• Point-spread
  • If the margin is 18 points or more in the fourth quarter, there shall be a continuous clock for the remainder of the game.
    • The clock stops only for free throws and time outs.
    • At the point in which the margin reduces 10 points during the fourth quarter, the clock will return to the regular format.
• Overtime
  • If the score is tied at the end of the fourth quarter, two-minute overtime periods will be played until a winner is determined.
    • There shall be a one-minute intermission before each overtime period.
    • Each team shall be given one 60-second time-out per overtime in addition to any carry-over time-outs from regulation play.
• On-site Game Format Changes
  • Due to gym time/transportation constraints, the DAAA Sports Technical Director can request a shorter game format or modified timing format be used.
• In this instance, the captains of both teams, the coaches of both teams, the referees and the sport technical leads must all agree on the new time, or the standard time (which is the time used at the start of the tournament) must be used.

Game Modifications for 5-on-5

• Time Limits under the Baskets
  • Five (5) seconds shall be permitted in the key (paint) when a team is on offense and at their opponents' basket.
    

Code of Conduct for 5-on-5

• DAAA’s Code of Conduct policies as signed by each athlete shall be enforced.
• Coaches, assistant coaches, bench personnel and players are expected and required to set a good example by showing respect for game officials and their decisions.
  • Any objectionable language, gestures, facial expressions, actions or conduct directed or implied toward a game official is subject to an immediate issuance of a technical foul or bench technical with or without warning.
• Players, coaches or bench personnel who use profanity directed toward an official during a game shall be charged with a flagrant technical foul.
• Coaches, bench personnel or players who are disqualified from a game must leave the gym immediately.
• Coaches, players or bench personnel that have been disqualified from a game may receive suspensions beginning with the team’s next game (or, in the event that the game is the last of the tournament for the team, suspension may occur at the first game of next year’s National Tournament).
• If a player receives two technical fouls or one bench technical, the player shall be ejected from the game.
  • The team may not replace the ejected player with a substitute; they must play one player short.
  • If a player is ejected from the game, he/she shall also be required to sit out the next game played by the team.

Rule Exceptions For Team 3-on-3 Competition

• Open and Junior competition shall use half of a court for play.
• With the exception of on-court classification and roster policy, all rules/exceptions as outlined in the 5-on-5 competition will apply to 3-on-3 competition.
  

Player On-court classification for 3-on-3

• Junior Players (7-15 yr)
  • Junior 7-11 years old – no classification system shall be used.
  • Junior 12-15 years old – no classification system shall be used.
    

• Open Players (16 yr and above)
  • The DAAA classification system for Open Division athletes shall be in effect for DAAA Open 3-on-3 basketball competition.
    
  • Each athlete shall be assigned a number based on DAAA classification.
    • Class 1 athletes = 1 player point on-court
    • Class 2 athletes = 2 player points on-court
    • Class 3 athletes = 3 players point on-court
  • No team may have more than 7 points on the court at one time for 3-on-3 competition.

Roster Policy for 3-on-3 Competition

• No fewer than 3 players and no more than 7 players on the team.
  
• Team rosters must be submitted 24 hours prior to the first game of the tournament and may not be changed once the tournament has begun.
• A team may not have alternates added to their roster once the official team roster has been submitted 24 hours prior to the first game of the tournament.
• A team may not have alternates above and beyond the 7-player limit.
• A team that cannot put two (2) players on the court at the scheduled game time must forfeit the game.
• For Independent teams, the above rules apply.
• Independent teams will be determined by a lottery system, randomly selected by classification, gender and evenly distributed.
• Athlete point system classification determines eligible competitors on the court at any one time.
  • This supersedes the rule of at least one player being of opposite gender on the court at all times in coed team play.
• The dimensions of the court may be varied to account for local facilities.
  • Court size is half standard length and width, or 28 metres in length by 15 metres in width.

Paralympic Competition

Basketball has been sanctioned as a wheelchair sport only for the Paralympic Games. The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) governs paralympic basketball.

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DAAA boccia rules and regulations are specified by the International Boccia Commission (IBC), a committee of the Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA). DAAA offers boccia round-robin or all-play-all tournament within each age category:

• Singles
  • Junior 7-11yr
  • Junior 12-15yr
  • Open 16yr and above
  • Master 35yr and above
  • Competition is within gender only

• Teams
• Junior 7-15yr
• Open 16yr and above
• Master 35yr and above
• Teams may be composed of both female and male players within a single age division.

• Tournament
  • Each tournament configuration will be determined by the boccia sports technical officer.
  • Tournament configuration will be based on the number of entrants in each classification as well as the time constraints of each segment of the tournament.
  • Should questions arise on tournament configuration, final determination of the tournament will rest with the DAAA board of directors.

Modifications

• Because of the nature of the disability, DAAA will allow the use of stools, chairs, or other sitting devices in the thrower's box during the matches.
  
• The device must fit within the confines of the box.
  
• At the discretion of the referee and/or the Sport Technical Officer for Boccia, another type of sitting modification may be used, if the individual's disability requires such special attention.

Paralympic Competition

Boccia competition has been sanctioned in a limited manner beginning in 1984 by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC):

• IPC boccia competition is open only to athletes with cerebral palsy or related neurological conditions using a wheelchair.
• All events are mixed gender and feature individual, pair and team competitions for a total of seven medal events.
• The game consists of four rounds, in individuals and pairs, and of six rounds in the team division.
• The game is played on a marked court, usually with a hard surface.
• IPC boccia is governed by the International Boccia Commission, a committee of the Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA)

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DAAA offers flag football within the following age categories:

• Junior 7-11yr
• Junior 12-15yr
• Open 16yr and above
• Teams may be composed of both female and male players within a single age division.
• Age classifications are determined by the athlete’s age as of June 1 in the year of competition.

Rules

• At the start of each game, captains from both teams shall meet at midfield for the coin toss to determine who shall start with the ball. The visiting team shall call the toss.
• The winner of the coin toss gets first offense possession. Teams may not choose to defer to second half choice.
• The offensive team takes possession of the ball at the 30-yard line and has three (3) plays to cross midfield.
• Once a team crosses midfield, it has three (3) plays to score a touchdown.
• If the offense fails to score, the ball changes possession and the new offensive team takes over on the 30-yard line.
• If the offensive team fails to cross midfield, possession of the ball changes and the opposition starts its drive from the 30-yard line.
• All possession changes start on the 30-yard line.

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At every National Games, DAAA holds a golf tournament that is open to everyone from beginner to expert who is interested in participating. Golfers of short, average and tall stature are welcome to play. The tournamnet is a fund-raising event, with all preceeds used to support the DAAA organization.

DAAA tournaments usually follow the scramble format. In a scramble, each player tees off on each hole. The best of the tee shots is selected and all players play their second shots from that spot. The best of the second shots is determined, then all play their third shots from that spot, and so on until the ball is holed.

At the conclusion of the tournament awards are presented; however, no archive is maintained of golfing scores or players.

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DAAA powerlift competitions are offered in the Open division, 16yr and above. Athletes compete within the same body weight (in kilograms) and gender.

• Body weight categories for Women
  
  • 40.00 kg class –– 40.00 kg and under
    
  • 44.00 kg class –– 40.01 kg to 44.00 kg
    
  • 48.00 kg class –– 44.01 kg to 48.00 kg
    
  • 52.00 kg class –– 48.01 kg to 52.00 kg
    
  • 56.00 kg class –– 52.01 kg to 56.00 kg
    
  • 60.00 kg class –– 56.01 kg to 60.00 kg
    
  • 67.50 kg class –– 60.01 kg to 67.50 kg
    
  • 75.00 kg class –– 67.51 kg to 75.00 kg
    
  • 82.50 kg class –– 75.01 kg to 82.50 kg
    
  • 82.50 kg class –– 82.51 kg and above

• Body weight categories for Men
  
  • 48.00 kg class –– 48.00 kg and under
    
  • 52.00 kg class –– 48.01 kg to 52.00 kg
    
  • 56.00 kg class –– 52.01 kg to 56.00 kg
    
  • 60.00 kg class –– 56.01 kg to 60.00 kg
    
  • 67.50 kg class –– 60.01 kg to 67.50 kg
    
  • 75.00 kg class –– 67.51 kg to 75.00 kg
    
  • 82.50 kg class –– 75.01 kg to 82.50 kg
    
  • 90.00 kg class –– 82.51 kg to 90.00 kg
    
  • 100.00 kg class –– 90.01 kg to 100.00 kg
    
  • 100.00 kg class –– 100.00 kg and above

Modifications

• Bench
  • DAAA has a specially designed bench constructed in accordance with International Paralympic Committee (IPC) powerlifting.
    

• Technique
  • Athletes may lift with legs straight or with knees bent and feet flat on the bench.

Paralympic Competition

Powerlift is a sport sanctioned by the International Paralympic Committee since 1964. For more information about IPC sports, see the IPC website.

• IPC powerlift - IPC announcements and news about the sport, training, and competitions
• About the sport - competition description, sports equipment, history of IPC powerlift
• IPC rules - regulations and rules for IPC powerlift

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Soccer rules and regulations follow the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) standard unless superseded by the DAAA modifications listed below.

Law I – The Field

• Pitch
  • 60 yd x 40 yd (Modified when necessary for available space and conditions)
• Goal
  • 5 ft H x 8 ft W (Modified when necessary)
• Goal Area Line
  • 5 yd
• Penalty Area Line
  • 10 yd
  • Center circle radius 5 yd
• Penalty Kick Line
  • 7.5 yd (22 ft 6 in)

  

Law II – The Ball

• Ball Size 4

• Circumference 25-26 inches
• Weight 12-13 ounces
• Size, weight and material of the ball may be modified when necessary

Law III – Number of Players (Players Roster)

• Teams may be composed of both female and male players within a single age division.
  • Future 4-6 yr
  • Junior 7-11 yr
  • Junior 12-15 yr
  • Open 16 yr and older
• Roster
  • Junior and Open
    • 15 player roster maximum per team
    • 12 player roster minimum
  • Future
    • 8 player roster minimum per team
  • Players may be added to a team roster when necessary to ensure all registered players are assigned to a team.
• On Field
  • Junior and Open
    • 8 fielders and 1 goalkeeper (9 vs. 9 players)
    • minimum of 6 players on field to begin and to end the game
  • Future
    • 4 fielders and 1 goalkeeper (5 vs. 5 players)

Law III E – Number of Players (Player Substitutions)
To replace a player with a substitute, the following conditions must be observed:

Changing the Fielders

• The referee must be informed before any proposed substitution is made.
• The substitute only enters the field of play after the player being replaced has left and after receiving a signal from the referee.
• The substitute only enters the field of play at the halfway line and during a stoppage in the match (any Dead Ball, but NOT ON FREE KICKS).
• The substitution is completed when a substitute enters the field of play.
  • From that moment, the substitute becomes a player and the player he/she has replaced becomes a substituted player.
• The substituted player may return during the match if needed.
• All substitutes are subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the referee, whether called upon to play or not.
• If a player is injured (where the referee needs to stop the running clock), that player must be substituted.

Changing the Goalkeeper

• Any of the other players may change places with the goalkeeper, provided that:
  • The referee is informed before the change is made.
  • The change is made during a stoppage in the match (any Dead Ball, but NOT ON FREE KICKS).

Coaching Requirements

• Coaches are required to sign the DAAA Code of Conduct prior to the start of the tournament.
• The coach or anyone filling in for a coach must be at least 18 years of age.
• Only the coach and one assistant coach are permitted on the player’s bench during the game.
• The coach must remain in the coach’s box (from the top of the penalty area to the midline) during play.
• Coaches should refrain from talking to the referee (including the assistant referees) during the game.
  • If the coach has a question, he/she should wait for half time or the conclusion of the game.
  • The referee will not stop the game or the clock to talk to a coach.
• Substitutions shall conform with FIFA requirements (see Changing the Fielders and Changing the Goalkeeper sections above)
• All players shall play at least 1/2 of each game.

Law IV – Player's Equipment

• The two teams must wear colors that distinguish them from each other and also the referee and the assistant referees.
• Soccer cleats or tennis shoes are allowed on the field (soccer cleats are preferred).
  • Baseball or football cleats (cleats which contain a single cleat at the toe or very front of the shoe) or metal cleats are not allowed.
• Shin guards are required to be worn underneath the sock.
  • The sock must completely cover the shin guards at all times.
  • Players are not permitted to take the field without shin guards.
  • If a player is unable to wear shin guards due to a medical condition, they will be required to add the exclusion to their medical clearance.
• ALL items of jewelry are strictly forbidden and must be removed prior to game time.
  • Jewelry includes necklaces, watches, bracelets (whether string, leather, metal, or plastic), rings, earrings (including nose rings, tongue studs, and other piercings), leather bands, rubber bands etc.
  • Using tape or band-aids to cover jewelry is NOT acceptable - the item must be removed.
  • Players must remove from their hair ALL hard clips, beads, or large bows.
• Soft elastic hairbands, scrunchies or pony-tail holders are permissible.
• The referees will inspect teams prior to each game and will ask a player out of compliance in this area to remove the jewelry or hair accessory.
  • The player will not be permitted to play unless they are in compliance.

Law V – The Referee

• Certified Referee shall be used.

Law VI – Assistant Referees

• Certified Referee Linesmen shall be used, if available.

Law VII – Duration of the Match

• Length: The game shall be divided into two equal halves of 15 minutes each.
• Breaks: A 5-minute interval shall be taken between halves.
• Teams shall switch goals at half time.
• If (due to extreme weather conditions) the Sport Tech and the overseeing DAAA board member deem it necessary, the time period may be changed (only a shortened time frame can be requested and or permitted).
  • If the time frame of games is changed; it will be done at the start of the next round of play.
• The clock stops only at the discretion of the referee.
• One time out per half is allowed with the approval of the referee.

Law VIII – Start of Play

• A minimum of 6 players is required on the field to begin each game.
  • Game officials shall grant a 15 minute grace period if teams do not have 6 players present at the start of the game.
  • Once the grace period expires, play shall begin or the game must be forfeited.
• Each participating team shall nominate a captain.
• The captain, the opposing team captain, and the referee shall toss a coin to determine who kicks off.
• Opponents must be at least 5 yards from the center mark while the kick-off is in progress.
• The kickoff may travel in any direction.

Player Substitutions

• The referee must be informed before any proposed substitution is made.
  • All substitutes are subject to the authority and jurisdiction of the referee, whether called upon to play or not.
    • Any player on the field or in goal may be substituted by another player.
  • The substitute only enters the field of play after the player being replaced has left and after receiving a signal from the referee.
  • The player who exits the field must be completely out of bounds at midfield before the entering player may step onto the field.
  • The substitute enters the field of play only at the halfway line and during a stoppage in the match (any dead ball, but NOT ON A FREE KICK).
  • The substitution is completed when a substitute enters the field of play.
  • From that moment, the substitute becomes a player and the player he has replaced becomes a substituted player.
  • The substituted player may return to the field during the match if needed.
• The referee may deny frequent requests for substitutions if he/she feels the purpose for the substitution is to delay the game - especially during the last 2 minutes of play.

Goalkeeper Rules

• The goalkeeper shall wear a neutral color shirt.
  • The goalkeeper shirt shall not be similar to the uniform colors of either team on the field.
  • Each goalkeeper must wear colors that distinguish him/her from the other players, the referee and the assistant referees.
• The goalkeeper may use his/her hands in the goal area but may not use his/her hands on the field.
• The goalkeeper may kick the ball as far as they can do or want to do.
• A goalkeeper may be substituted for by a field player or may play the field as a field player.

Law IX – Ball In- and Out-of-play

• Throw-ins shall be made to the best of the player’s ability in the standard FIFA manner.
  • Overhead, two hands contacting ball, both feet contacting ground outside field line.
  • If the player is unable to complete a standard throw-in he/she may (with the approval of the referee) use one hand (side arm throw) or kick the ball (without a running start); and the ball must touch another player prior to entering the goal.
• Goal kicks and corner kicks shall be kicked in the standard FIFA manner.
• The ball is out of play when the entire ball is completely outside the outside edge of the line.
• When the ball goes out of play over the end line after last-touched by an attacking player, play is restarted with a Goal Kick from the Goal Box Line.
• When the ball goes out of play over the end line after last-touched by a defending player, a Corner Kick is awarded.

Law X – Method of Scoring

• One point is scored for each goal.

Law XI – Offside

• Off sides will be called.
  • No off sides on corner kicks.

Law XII – Fouls and Misconduct
   Infringement Policy
   In accordance with FIFA rules:

• Player Infringement Policy is in effect for Goal Kicks, Kickoffs, and Indirect Kicks.
• Players on the opposing team must be 10 feet from the ball and cannot infringe beyond that point until the ball is in play.
• If a foul occurs within the opposing player’s goal box, a penalty kick is awarded.
• Off sides will be called.
  • No off sides on corner kicks.
• The penalty for intentional back-pass by foot is the award of an indirect free kick to the attacking team.
• Any players being asked to leave the field of play during play must do so immediately.
• Slide tackling is not permitted and carries an automatic yellow card.
• A yellow card is a 2-minute penalty and the receiving team plays short a player.
• Two yellow cards or one red card in one game is a dismissal and the player cannot participate in the next game.
• If a goal is scored against the team playing short (due to a yellow card infraction), that player is allowed back immediately following the goal.
• After every sixth foul, the opposing team is awarded a penalty kick from the penalty kick line.
  • All players except the shooter and the keeper line up at midfield and challenge the play at the whistle.
  • The shooter may dribble prior to shooting and the keeper may challenge off the goal line.

Law XIII – Free Kick

• Conform to FIFA law.
• No substitutions on free kicks.

Law XIV – The Penalty Kick

• Conform to FIFA law.
• From the 7.5 yd marked line.

Law XV – Throw-In

• Conform to FIFA law to the best of each player’s ability.
• No off sides.

Law XVI – Goal Kick

• Conform to FIFA law.
• No off sides.

Law XVII – Corner Kick

• Conform to FIFA law.
• No off sides.

Code of Conduct

• DAAA’s Code of Conduct policies as signed by each athlete shall be enforced.
• Coaches, assistant coaches, bench personnel and players are expected and required to set a good example by showing respect for game officials and their decisions.
  • Any objectionable language, gestures, facial expressions, actions or conduct directed or implied toward a game official is subject to an immediate issuance of a technical foul or bench technical with or without warning.
  • Players, coaches or bench personnel who use profanity directed toward an official during a game shall be charged with a flagrant technical foul.
  • Coaches, bench personnel or players who are disqualified from a game must leave the gym immediately.
  • Coaches, players or bench personnel that have been disqualified from a game may receive suspensions beginning with the team’s next game (or, in the event that the game is the last of the tournament for the team, suspension may occur at the first game of next year’s National Tournament).
• In accordance with FIFA rules, yellow cards (warning) and/or red cards (ejection from game) may be issued to a player by the referee.
  • If a player receives two yellow cards or one red card in a single game, the player will be ejected from the game.
  • The team may not replace the ejected player with a substitute; they must play one player short.
  • If a player receives a red card, he/she will also be required to sit out the next game played.

Game Restart Policy

• Game Restart Policy applies to Goal Kicks, Kickoffs, and Indirect Kicks.
• During restarts, players of the opposing team must be at least 10 feet from the ball until the ball is played.
  • Players kicking the ball have the choice to request the distance if they feel the opposing player is not at the correct distance.
  • The Referee shall STOP play and position players and then continue play after a whistle.
• A player is allowed 5 seconds to play the ball after the referee has awarded a restart.

Competition Format

• Double Elimination format (if feasible) with teams formed by either pre-arrangement or immediately prior to the competition by ability and assignment when necessary by the tournament supervisors.
• Those teams which achieve a win shall move forward in their leg of the bracket.
  • The teams that lose shall be placed into the second chance bracket.
  • Thus each team shall play a minimum of 2 games.
• Should a team win all their games and lose their final game for the Gold Medal:
  • The team shall play a second game to determine the Gold Medal winner.
  • This shall be considered a Tie Breaker game.

Game Tie Breaker Rules for DAAA Soccer

• Penalty shots will commence.
• Use 9 vs. 9 rules
• Each team will present 5 players to shoot from the 7.5 yd penalty line.
• Teams will toss a coin to determine who will shoot first.
  • Winner has choice.
  • The team that scored last will call the toss in the air.
• Goals will count if the shooter kicks the ball completely over the goal line.
  • The ball may hit the upright, goal posts or goalie.
  • The shooter may not dribble, kick the ball more than once or shoot via a rebound.
• If a winner is not determined after round one then round two will commence.
• Teams will toss a coin to determine who will shoot first for round two.
  • Winner has choice.
  • The team that scored last will call the toss in the air.
• The teams with the most goals after all 5 players, on each team, have taken their shots, will be the winner.
• Should a round three be needed, sudden death shoot out will commence.
• Teams will toss a coin to determine who will shoot first.
  • The team that scored last will call the toss in the air.
• Winner will shoot first.
• The FIRST GOAL wins.

Modifications

Subject to the agreement of the member association concerned and provided the principles of the FIFA Laws are maintained, the Laws may be modified in their application for matches for players of under 16 years of age, for women footballers, for veteran footballers (over 35 years of age) and for players with disabilities. Any or all of the following modifications are permissible:

• Size of the field of play
• Size, weight and material of the ball
• Width between the goalposts and height of the crossbar from the ground
• Duration of the periods of play
• Substitutions

Further modifications are only allowed with the consent of the DAAA Board member and Sport Tech in charge.

Sport Tech Notes

• Goalies may kick the ball as far as they can or want.
• All players, regardless of gender, who score a goal are awarded 1 point for each goal.
• Off sides will be called.
• No off-sides on corner kicks, Throw-ins, or goal kicks.
• The referee may deny frequent requests for substitutions if he/she feels the substitutions are excessive, (especially during the last 2 minutes of play).
• Injured players may leave the field at anytime.
• If DAAA transportation has arrived, teams must take the field if they are scheduled to play (with a minimum of 6 players - 5 plus a goalie) or forfeit that match.
  • A grace period of 15 minutes (maximum) will be given to any team who is awaiting players but only at the Start of the tournament.
• Throw-in’s are to the best of the player’s ability.
• Coaches are required to sign the DAAA Code of Conduct prior to the start of the tournament.

Paralympic Competition

Paralymic soccer has been sanctioned only for athletes with visual impairments (5-a-side), and for athletes with cerebral palsy (7-a-side).

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DAAA Swimming competitions are usually offered in the following categories. Depending on the pool venue, the unit of measure for DAAA races could be either meter or yard. (For conversion between units, use 1.00m=1.09yd and 1yd=0.91m)

• Backstroke 25m/yd: 4-6yr, 7-9yr, 10-12yr, 13-15yr, Open Class 1, Open Class 2, Open Class 3, Master
• Backstroke 50m/yd: 7-9yr, 10-12yr, 13-15yr, Open Class 1, Open Class 2, Open Class 3, Master
• Backstroke 100m/yd: 7-9yr, 10-12yr, 13-15yr, Open Class 1, Open Class 2, Open Class 3, Master
• Breaststroke 25m/yd: 7-9yr, 10-12yr, 13-15yr, Open Class 1, Open Class 2, Open Class 3, Master
• Breaststroke 50m/yd: 7-9yr, 10-12yr, 13-15yr, Open Class 1, Open Class 2, Open Class 3, Master
• Butterfly 25m/yd: 7-9yr, 10-12yr, 13-15yr, Open Class 1, Open Class 2, Open Class 3, Master
• Butterfly 50m/yd: 10-12yr, 13-15yr, Open Class 1, Open Class 2, Open Class 3, Master
• Lifejacket 25m/yd: 4-6yr, 7-9yr, 10-12yr, 13-15yr
• Kickboard 25m/yd: 4-6yr, 7-9yr, 10-12yr, 13-15yr
• Freestyle 25m/yd: 4-6yr, 7-9yr, 10-12yr, 13-15yr, Open Class 1, Open Class 2, Open Class 3, Master
• Freestyle 50m/yd: 7-9yr, 10-12yr, 13-15yr, Open Class 2, Open Class 3, Master
• Freestyle 100m/yd: Open Class 2, Open Class 3, Master
• Freestyle 200m/yd: Open Class 2, Open Class 3, Master
• Freestyle Relay 100m/yd: Combined Junior/Open
• Individual Medley 100m/yd: Open Class 2, Open Class 3, Master
• Individual Medley 200m/yd: Open Class 2, Open Class 3, Master
• T-shirt Team Relay 4x100m/yd: Combined Junior/Open

USA Swimming governs all meets here in the United States. Swim competition is governed by the International Paralympic Committee only at IPC-sanctioned swim meets. The U.S. Paralympic Committee hosts swim meets that are sanctioned by the IPC in order for the times to count on the world results and records.

• Events are conducted as heats for up to eight competitors per class, with the fastest eight swimmers per class competing in the finals.

• Swimmers are allowed to start a race using any one of three methods:
• in the water holding the pool edge, pushing off the pool wall
• on the starting platform in a sitting position and diving into the water
• on the starting platform, standing and diving into the water

The following adjustments are made at DAAA swim competitions:

• Athletes are classified based on their functional ability to perform each stroke.
• Pool length can be 25 yard, 25 meter, or 50 meter, depending on the hosting venue.
• All relays are to be organized and members are to be listed on their swimming registrations by the close of registration the evening before the event with the exception of the T-shirt relay, which is not a medal event.
• All athletes must have their registrations turned into DAAA by close of registration the evening before the event. No changes will be made poolside, with the exception of scratches.
• Only Juniors 13-15 years may choose to compete in Open swimming.
• Master athletes may choose to compete in Open division swimming events.
  • Master athletes may not compete in more than 1 division per event.

Paralympic Competition

Swimming competitions have been part of the Paralympic Games since 1960 and events are open to male and female athletes in all disability groups. As in the Olympic Games, competitors measure their skills in Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, Breaststroke and Medley events.

• IPC swimming - IPC announcements and news about the sport, training, and competitions.
• About the sports - competition description, sports equipment, history of IPC athletics.
• Athlete classification - Athletes are classified based on their functional ability to perform each stroke.
• IPC calendar - IPC list of competitions to qualify an athlete for Paralympic competition
• U.S. paralympic meets - list of national swimming competitions for athletes who want to further their involvement in elite swimming.
• IPC competitors measure their skills in Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, Breaststroke and Medley events.
• Swimming is governed by the IPC and co-ordinated by the IPC Swimming Technical Committee, which incorporates the rules of the International Swimming Federation (FINA).
• FINA rules are followed with a few modifications, such as optional platform or in-water starts for some races and the use of signals or ‘tappers’ for swimmers with blindness/visual impairment; however, no prostheses or assistive devices are permitted.

• Rules and regulations for swimming sports:
  • U.S.A. Swimming competitions
  • U.S. Paralympic championships
  • Differences between rules for U.S. swim organizations
  • IPC paralympic competitions

• Results - archive of scores:
  • DAAA National games
  • U.S.A. Swimming competitions
  • U.S. Paralympic championships
  • IPC paralympic competitions

• Records - current record scores:
  • DAAA National games
  • U.S.A. Swimming competitions
  • U.S. Paralympic championships
  • IPC paralympic competitions

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DAAA table tennis competition between individuals is played by athletes with any type of dwarfism who are of the same gender and age division.

• Singles
  • Junior 7-11yr
  • Junior 12-15yr
  • Open 16yr and above
  • Master 35yr and above
  • Competition is within gender only

The governing body for Table Tennis is the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) through the ITTF Para Table Tennis Committee. The rules and regulations of the ITTF apply to Paralympic Table Tennis competitions with slight modifications only regarding the serve rules for athletes competing in a wheelchair. DAAA follows ITTF rules and regulations unless superseded by the following DAAA floor-to-table height modifications, to enable shorter athletes access to play.

• Risers shall be available for any athlete unable to reach the table.
• Risers should be made of non-slippery material and should be at least 4 m. wide and 3 m. long.
  
• When risers are in use, spotters must be used to prevent the athlete from falling off the riser.

For paralympic competitions, there are no exceptions to the ITTF rules of table tennis for standing players with a disability.

• The playing surface shall be rectangular, 2.74m long and 1.525m wide, and shall lie in a horizontal plane
  76cm above the floor.
• The net shall be suspended by a cord attached at each end to an upright post 15.25cm high, the outside limits of the post being 15.25cm outside the side line. The top of the net, along its whole length, shall be 15.25cm above the playing surface.
• The racket may be of any size, shape or weight but the blade shall be flat and rigid. At least 85% of the blade by thickness shall be of natural wood; an adhesive layer within the blade may be reinforced with fibrous material such as carbon fibre, glass fibre or compressed paper, but shall not be thicker than 7.5% of the total thickness or 0.35mm, whichever is the smaller.
• The ball shall be spherical, with a diameter of 40mm, weigh 2.7g, and made of celluloid or similar plastic material of white or orange color and matt reflectivity.
• A game shall be won by the player or pair first scoring 11 points unless both players or pairs score 10 points, when the game shall be won by the first player or pair subsequently gaining a lead of 2 points.
• A match shall consist of the best of any odd number of games.

Paralympic Competition

Table Tennis has been sanctioned by the International Paralympic Committee since 1960. However, it was not until the Toronto 1976 Paralympic Games that the IPC allowed athletes who were standing players classified as amputees and les autres (including athletes with dwarfism). For more information about IPC sports, see the IPC website.

• IPC table tennis - IPC announcements and news about the sport, training, and competitions
• About the sport - competition description, sports equipment, history of IPC table tennis
• Equipment - regulations for table, net, ball, rackets
• IPTTC rules - International Paralympic Table Tennis Committee, regulations and rules for IPC table tennis
• IPTTC calendar - IPTTC schedule for tournaments to qualify an athlete for Paralympic competition
• IPC calendar - IPC list of tournaments to qualify an athlete for Paralympic competition
• Athletes from all disability groups (with the exception of athletes with blindness/visual impairment) participate and compete in Table Tennis in standing and sitting classes.
• Men and women competing individually, in doubles, as well as in team events.
• A match comprises five sets of 11 points each and the winner is the player or pair winning three of the five sets.

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DAAA Athletics competitions are usually offered in the following sports.

Registration
Registration will close at noon the day before the Track and Field event. No late entries will be added. Only scratches will be allowed on site – no additions.

Track Races
Athletes should use their age as of June 1 in the year of competition to determine proper age classification.

• 15m
  • Future 4-6 yr

• 20m
  • Junior 7-9yr

• 40m
  • Junior 7-9yr
  • Junior 10-12yr

• 60m
  • Junior 10-12yr
  • Junior 13-15yr
  • Master

• 100m
  • Junior 13-15 yr
  • Open Class 1
  • Open Class 2
  • Open Class 3
  • Master

• 200m (Optional Event that may be added by the Sport Technical Officer)
  • Open Class 1
  • Open Class 2
  • Open Class 3
  • Master

• 4x100m Relay
  • Open Combined
  • Names of all members of relay must be listed on registration form

Field Competitions

• Tennis Ball Throw
  • Future 4-6yr

• Softball Ball Throw
  • Junior 7-9yr
  • Junior 10-12yr

• Flippy Flyer Throw
  • Future 4-6yr
  • Junior 7-9yr

• Discus Junior and Female Open and Master (0.75kg/1.65lb)
  • Junior 13-15yr
  • Open Class 1 Female
  • Open Class 2 Female
  • Open Class 3 Female
  • Master Female

• Discus Male Open and Master (1.0kg/2.2lb)
  • Junior 13-15yr
  • Open Class 1 Male
  • Open Class 2 Male
  • Open Class 3 Male
  • Master Male

• Javelin Training (300g for female and 500gm male)
  • Junior 10-12yr

• Javelin Junior and Female Open and Master (400g/0.88lb)
  • Junior 13-15yr
  • Open Class 1 Female
  • Open Class 2 Female
  • Open Class 3 Female
  • Master Female

• Javelin Junior and Male Open and Master (600g/1.3lb)
  • Junior 13-15yr
  • Open Class 1 Male
  • Open Class 2 Male
  • Open Class 3 Male
  • Master Male

• Shot Put Junior and Female Open and Master (1.78kg/4lb for Junior and 3kg/6lb Open and Master)
  • Junior 13-15yr
  • Open Class 1 Female
  • Open Class 2 Female
  • Open Class 3 Female
  • Master Female

• Shot Put Junior and Male Open and Master (3kg for Junior and 4.0kg/8.8lb Open and Master)
  • Junior 13-15yr
  • Open Class 1 Male
  • Open Class 2 Male
  • Open Class 3 Male
  • Master Male

Rule Modifications for Track and Field Events

All rules and regulations for USA Track and Field (USATF) apply except for the following modifications:

• Flippy Flyer Rules
  
  • Standing behind, without touching the line, the competitor throws the flippy flyer with one hand.
    
  • Each person in the flight must complete one throw before another trial may be thrown.
    
  • The measurement of a legal flippy flyer shall be made from the nearest point where the Flippy Flyer hit the ground.
    
  • The throwing circle and sector shall meet discus criteria.

• Softball and Tennis Ball Throw Rules
  
  • Legal throw
    • Standing behind, without touching the line, the competitor throws the tennis or softball with one hand.
      
  • The measurement of a legal softball or tennis ball throw shall be from the nearest point where the ball hit the ground.
    
  • Arc and sector shall meet Javelin criteria.

• The DAAA classification system shall be used for Open division athletes.
  • Class 1
  • Class 2
  • Class 3
    

• The weights of Field implements are modified for each DAAA division.
  • Discus
    • Junior 13-15yr
      • Female: 0.75kg
      • Male: 0.75kg
    • Open
      • Female: 0.75kg
      • Male: 1.0kg
    • Master
      • Female: 0.75kg
        
      • Male: 1.0kg
  • Javelin
    • Junior 13-15yr
      • Female: 400g
      • Male: 600g
    • Open
      • Female: 400g
      • Male: 600g
        
    • Master
      • Female: 400g
      • Male: 600g
  • Shot Put
    • Junior 13-15yr
      • Female: 4 lb/
      • Male: 3 kg
    • Open
      • Female: 3kg
        
      • Male: 8.8 lb/4kg
        
    • Master
      • Female: 3 kg
      • Male: 8.8 lb/4kg
        

• The number of trials (throws) each competitor will get shall be determined by time allotment.

• For all races, starting blocks are optional.

Paralympic Competition

Athletics has been part of the Paralympic Games since 1960 and events are open to male and female athletes in all disability groups. For more information about IPC sports, see the IPC website.

• IPC athletics - IPC announcements and news about the sport, training, and competitions
• About the sports - competition description, sports equipment, history of IPC athletics
• Athlete classification - Athletes compete according to their functional classifications in each event. Classes 40-46 cover ambulant athletes with different levels of amputations and other limb disabilities, les autres. F40 is the classification for most forms of dwarfism.
• Rules - rules and regulations for track and field sports
• Records - current record scores for regional competitions, world championships, paralympic games, and world championships
• IPC calendar - IPC list of competitions to qualify an athlete for Paralympic competition
• IPC track and field events are continually being redefined to include as many athletes as possible. As of 2009, F40 athletes can qualify to compete in three Paralympics Athletics sports: Shot Put, Discus and Javelin.

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DAAA will be using the rules and regulations of USA Volleyball (USAV) unless superseded by the following DAAA modifications.

Player Categories

• At present there are three (3) tournaments
  • Junior 7-11 years
  • Junior 12-15 years
  • Open 16 years and older
• Teams may be composed of both females and males within a single age division.

Players

• There must be 6 players per team on the court to begin a rally.

Roster Policy

• No fewer than 10 players and no more than 12 players on a team.
  • A team may not have alternates above and beyond the 12 player limit.
• Team rosters must be submitted 24 hours prior to the first game of the tournament and may not be changed once the tournament has begun.
  • A team may not have alternates added to their roster once the official team roster has been submitted 24 hours prior to the first game of the tournament.
• A team who cannot put 6 players on the court at the scheduled game time will be forced to forfeit the game.
• For independent teams, the above rules apply.
  • A lottery system will be used to fill team rosters.
  • Players for the teams will be randomly selected.

Net Height

• The height of the net shall be 6 ft (or the lowest point nets may be set).

Court dimensions

• The court shall be 13.4 meters (badminton court length) x 9 meters (volleyball court width).

Ball

• The ball for Junior 7-11 competition shall be a standard Junior volleyball (70g or 140g).
• The ball for Junior 12-15 competition shall be a standard Junior volleyball (210g).
• The ball for Open competition shall be a standard volleyball.

Characteristics of the Hit

• Some leeway should be given in calling hits due to the characteristics of the individuals playing.

Scoring

• Rally scoring is used for all games.
• Matches consist of the best 2 of 3 games.
• Games are played to 21 points with the third game of the match played to 15 points.

Tournament

• Tournament structure may include pool play, double elimination, single elimination, and/or a combination of all depending on number of teams, facilities, and hours to complete tournaments.

Paralympic Competition

For International Paralymic Games, the IPC has sanctioned sitting volleyball. The sport is governed by the World Organisation of Volleyball for the Disabled (WOVD). The IPC does include dwarfism as an official athlete classification in paralympic sitting volleyball.

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