MS Mega Challenge : Rules and Safety

MS Mega Challenges are strictly smoke, drug and alcohol free.

It is the responsibility of all participants to ensure their health and safety at the event.

Good sportsman-like conduct is essential for all MS Mega Challenges. Unsportsman-like conduct is grounds for instant disqualification.

Remember to bring extra clothing/towels for the duration.

If you are staying the night, remember to bring bedding and a tent with you.

If you are taking part in one of the outdoor events, please remember the five S’s! Slip, slop, slap, seek & slide! Be prepared for all weather conditions.

Have fun and enjoy the challenge!

SPORT SPECIFIC RULES, SAFETY AND ETIQUETTE

MS MEGA BADMINTON

EVENT RULES

We suggest each team has between 12-15 players in a team
Teams must have at least one player on the court at all times / Two teams per court.
Teams play each other in two-hour blocks eg. Team 1 vs Team 2 will play from 12pm – 2pm
A match schedule will be made available on event day
During each two-hour block, EIGHT 13-minute games will be played
The Team Captain (or appointed representative) is responsible for rostering players on court in 13-minute blocks.
The order, duration, and number of times a team member plays are at the discretion of the team
There will be a 2-minute break between each 13-minute game to allow teams to rotate players if they choose to.
It is up to both teams whether singles or doubles is played. Teams can toss a coin to decide.

SCORING

Games will be played (rally point scoring) up to 40 points.
If a game is won before the end of the 13-minutes, players receive a longer break until the next 13-minute game begins.
If a game is not won before the end of the 13-minutes, players will receive the points accumulated during that game and move on to the next game after the 2-minute break.
Each team will receive the number of points they accumulate during the two-hour block of play time (eight 13-minute games) to add to their team total.
Each team must keep track of the points accumulated using the score sheets provided.
There will be 2 score sheets per court per 2-hour block.
At the end of the two-hour block of play (eight 13-minute games) one person from either team will add up the total of points for each team and add it to the Progressive Tally located next to the courts
At the conclusion of the event, number of points will be added and divided by 10 and combined with the teams fundraising total to determine the overall winning team.

SERVING

The serve must be hit in an upwards direction, with an underarm hitting action. When you hit the shuttle, the top of the racquet must be below your waist. The player who won the previous game will serve first in the next game.
The server must have one foot entirely within either the left or right service box when serving the ball into play. How to win a rally A player wins a rally if the opponent fails to make a good service or return of the ball.

HOW TO WIN A RALLY

A player wins a rally if the opponent fails to make a good service or return the shuttlecock.

SAFETY

During game play, all official badminton rules should be followed to ensure fairness and safety.
Wearing the proper footwear will help prevent ankle and knee injuries.
Two good ways to avoid eye injuries are to always keep the racket up for protection and to never turn to watch a teammate’s swing.

MS MEGA TRIATHLON

RULES AND SAFETY

Each event will have varying numbers for maximum amount of team members. Please check the entry form for details. If you have more team members than the amount allotted you're still welcome to join in the fun, but you will be unable to win the event*.
To be eligible for team awards, one participant must undertake (during their allotted times) the swim, cycle and run throughout the 12-hour event.
Participants under 18 years are to be supervised by parent or legal guardian at all times.
Guardians of participants under 18 years of age must provide written consent to participant when registering online or offline.
The order, duration and number of times a team member swims, cycles and runs (during the 4-hour blocks) are at the discretion of the team.
Only one team member is to swim, cycle and run at a time.
No wetsuits, fins, paddles snorkels or floatation devices are permitted - unless approved by the Senior fundraising coordinator.
Swimmers will be required to wear the official event swim cap provided upon registration.
Appropriate cycling and running attire to be worn during respective legs.
Good sportsman-like conduct will be demanded of all competitors. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will be grounds for instant disqualification.
The MS 12 Hour Mega Triathlon is strictly a smoke, drug and alcohol-free event.

N.B. It is the responsibility of all participants to ensure their health and safety at the event. Qualified lifeguards and first aiders will monitor the wet and dry areas for the entire 12 hours.

SWIM ETIQUETTE

As there may be two swimmers in the lane please take note of the following swim etiquette:

Stay as far to the left in the lane as possible.
No diving in the shallow end.
If stopping at the wall, please make sure you are not in the middle a swimmer behind you may want to turn.
If you are trying to pass a swimmer please do not constantly touch or grab at their feet. Once should be enough.
When entering the water on your part of the relay please be careful of the other swimmer.
If you are tired and feel you can't go on, please let your team mates know.

BIKE ETIQUETTE

Stationary bikes will be utilised for the cycle leg. Please take note of the following bike etiquette:

Participants must be 100% dry before getting onto a bike (ie, if competing in the swim leg prior please make sure you’ve dried off properly).
Suitable cycling attire is suggested.
Please have a sweat towel to wipe down around the area and wipe up moisture.
No mobile phones to be used while cycling.

RUN ETIQUETTE

Treadmills will be utilised for the run leg. Please take note of the following run etiquette:

Please have a sweat towel to wipe down around the area and wipe up moisture.
Suitable running shoes are required.
No mobile phones to be used while running.

Rules and Safety

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