GOALBALL RULES
2002 – 2006
International Blind Sports Association
January 1, 2002
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGULATIONS FOR GOALBALL
PART A RULES OF THE GAME
Page 1 1 Court and Equipment
1.1.1 Dimensions
1.1.2 Team Area
1.1.3 Player Orientation Lines
Page 2 1.1.4 Landing Area
1.1.5 Neutral Area
1.1.6 Team Bench Area
1.1.7 Markings
1.1.8 Official Time-Out Line
Page 3 1.2 Equipment
1.2.1 Goals
1.2.2 Ball
1.2.3 Uniforms
1.2.4 Eye Glasses and Contacts
1.2.5 Eye Shades
1.2.6 Eye Patches
Page 4 2 Contestants
2.1 Classification
2.2 Team Composition
Page 4 3 Officials
3.1 Number Required
3.2 Duties of the Officials
Page 4 4 Conduct of the Game
4.1 Length of the Game
Page 5 4.2 Overtime
4.3 Coin Toss
4.4 Reorientation
4.5 Scoring
4.6 Time Out
4.6.1 Team Time Out
Page 6 4.6.2 Official’s Time Out
4.6.3 Medical Time Out
4.7 Substitutions
4.7.1 Team Substitutions
Page 7 4.7.2 Medical Substitutions
Page 7 5 Infractions
5.1 Premature Throw
5.2 Step Over
5.3 Pass Out
5.4 Ball Over
Page 8 6 Penalties
6.1.1 Short Ball
6.1.2 High Ball
6.1.3 Long Ball
6.1.4 Eye Shades
6.1.5 Third Time Throw
Page 9 6.1.6 Illegal Defence
6.1.7 Personal Delay of Game
6.1.8 Personal Unsportsmanlike Conduct
6.1.9 Noise
Page 9 6.2 Team Penalties
6.2.1 Eight Seconds
6.2.2 Team Delay of Game
Page 10 6.2.3 Team Unsportsmanlike Conduct
6.2.4 Illegal Coaching
6.2.5 Noise
Page 10 7 Free Throws
7.1 Number of Free Throws
7.2 Free Throw Coin Toss
7.3 Order of Free Throws
Page 11 7.4 Sudden Death Free Throws
7.5 Penalties on Free Throws
7.6 Moving of Players
Page 11 8 Referee Authority
Page 11 9 Abuse of Officials
Page 11 10 Disputes
Page 12 PART B TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS
Page 12 11 Sanctioning of Events
11.1 General
11.2 Information Required
11.3 Penalties
Page 12 12 Facilities and Equipment
12.1 Playing Venue (Sports Hall)
12.1.1 Dimensions
12.1.2 Floor
Page 13 12.1.3 Spectators Area
12.2 Equipment
12.2.1 Score Board
12.2.2 Clock
12.2.3 Official Game Sheets
12.2.4 Substitution Boards
12.2.5 New Balls
12.2.6 Practice on the Competition Court
Page 14 12.2.7 Eye Shades
12.3 Certification
Page 14 13 Accommodation
13.1 Housing
13.2 Catering
13.3 Transportation
Page 14 14 Officials
14.1 Referees
14.1.1 Number
14.1.2 Appointment
Page 15 14.1.3 Certification
14.1.4 Nationality
14.2 Eight Second Timer(s)
Page 15 15 Finances
15.1 Participants
15.2 Organisers
Page 16 16 Qualifying Standards
16.1 World Championships
16.1.1 Men’s Competition
16.1.2 Women’s Competition
Page 17 16.2 Paralympic Games
16.2.1 Men’s Competition
16.2.2 Women’s Competition
Page 17 17 Conduct of Tournaments
17.1 Drawing and Seeding
Page 18 17.2 Type of Tournament
Page 19 17.2.1 Men’s World Championships
Page 20 17.2.2 Women’s World Championships
17.2.3 Men’s Paralympics
Page 21 17.2.4 Women’s Paralympics
17.3 Rankings of Teams in a Round Robin
17.3.1 Paralympic and World Championship Ranking
Page 22 17.4 Forfeits
17.5 Maximum Number of Games Per Day
17.6 Expulsion
17.7 Maximum Goal Difference
Page 22 18 Game Protocol
18.1 Check in of Teams
18.2 Warm Up
18.3 Introduction of the Teams
18.4 Signing the Score Sheet
Page 23 19 Protests
19.1 Submission
19.2 Protest Committee
Page 23 20 Technical Delegate
20.1 Responsibilities of Technical Delegate
Page 23 21 Exceptions
Page 24 PART C REFEREE’S PROGRAMME
Page 24 22 Programme Components
22.1 Level I Referee
22.2 Level II Referee
22.3 Level III Referee
Page 25 22.4 Eligibility
22.5 Level I Course Conductor
22.6 Level II Course Conductor
22.7 Certification Maintenance
Page 26 22.8 Registration Fees
Page 27 22.9 Appointment of Referee’s and ITO’s
Page 27 23 Glossary of Terms
History of the Game
Goalball was invented in 1946 by Austrian, Hanz Lorenzen, and German
Sepp Reindle, in an effort to help in the rehabilitation of blinded war
veterans. The game was introduced to the world in 1976 at the
Paralympics in Toronto, Canada and has been played at every Paralympic
since. As well every four years a World Championships has been held
with the first being in Austria in 1978. Since that time the popularity
of goalball has increased to where it is played competitively in all
IBSA regions
REGULATIONS FOR GOALBALL
0.1.1 A game is played by two teams of three players with a maximum of
three substitutes on each team. The game is conducted on the floor of a
gymnasium within a rectangular court which is divided into two halves by
a centre line. Goals are erected at either end. The game is to be played
with a bell ball. The object of the game is for each team to roll the
ball across the opponent's goal line while the other team attempts to
prevent this from happening.
The rules for international goalball competition are those
adopted by the International Blind Sports Association (IBSA). They are
presented herein in their entirety.
The RULES OF THE GAME are included in Part A , TOURNAMENT
REGULATIONS are included in Part B, and the GOALBALL OFFICIALS
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME RULES are included in Part C.
0.1.2 Should there be any misunderstanding of the IBSA rules for
Goalball, the English version shall prevail.
Part A Rules of the Game
1. COURT AND EQUIPMENT
1.1 Court
1.1.1 Dimensions
The court used for goalball shall consist of a rectangle 18.00 metres
(+/- .05 metres) in length and 9.00 metres (+/- .05 metres) in width
(see diagram #1). Measurements are to the outside edges. Only the court
markings and nothing else shall be allowed on the court.
1.1.2 Team Area
The team area shall consist Of. an area 9.00 metres (*/- .05 metres) in
depth with its back edge being the goal base line (see diagram # 2).
1.1.3 Player Orientation Lines
Two outward position lines are located in the team area 1.50 metres (+/-
.05 metres) from the team area front limitation line. These lines shall
be 1.50 metres (+/- .05 metres) in length and run inward from the
outside limitation line towards the middle of the team area. The lines,
shall be on each side of the team area.
Furthermore, two centre position lines shall be included in the team
area. These shall be in the middle of the team area running inward from
the team area front limitation line and the goal base line,
perpendicular to these lines. They shall be 0.50 metres (+/- .05
metres) in length. Additionally, there shall be two 0.15 metre lines
(+/- .05 metres), extending perpendicularly towards the goal line, 1.50
metres (+/- .05 metres) in from the side line on the front limitation
line of the team area (see diagram # 2).
1.1.4 Landing Area
Immediately adjacent but lying in front of the team area, is the landing
area. This is an area 9.00 metres (+/- .05 metres) wide by 3.00 metres
(+/- .05 metres) in depth. (see diagram # 1).
1.1.5 Neutral Area
The remaining area between the two landing areas, 6.00 metres (+/- .05
metres) in depth, is the neutral area. The neutral area should be
divided into two halves of 3.00 metres (+/- .05 metres) by a CENTRE line
in the middle of the neutral area (see diagram # 1).
1.1.6 Team Bench Area
The location of the respective team benches shall be on either side of
the scorer/timers' table and a minimum of 3.00 metres from the sideline
of the playing area. The team bench area must be as close as possible to
the scorer/timer table and shall not be in line with the team area. The
team bench area shall be 4.00 metres (+/- .05 metres) in length (see
diagram # 2). The team bench area shall be identified by a front line
4.00 metres (+/- .05 metres) in length and two sidelines not less than 1
metre in length. All members of the team shall remain in the designated
bench area during play. At half time, bench positions will be changed.
The team bench areas of a team shall be at the same end of the court as
the team of that team (see diagram # 1).
Should a player who has been injured or otherwise left the competition
wish to sit in his/her team bench area as an escort, they must wear an
identifying jersey as provided by the organizing committee of the
tournament.
1.1.7 Markings
All court markings (lines) shall be .05 metres (+/- .01 metres) in width
and shall be marked visibly and shall be tactile for easy player
orientation. All lines shall have a string of 0.003 metres (+/- 0.0005)
thickness placed down the centre under the uppermost layer of tape.
1.1.8 Official Time-Out Line
Around the court there should be a non-tactile line 1.5 metres (+/- 0.05
metres) from the sidelines and goal lines. When the ball passes the
line, an official time-out should be whistled by the referee.
1.2 Equipment
1.2.1 Goals
The width of the goals shall be 9.00 metres (+/- .05 metres). Goal
posts are 1.30 metres (+/- .02 metres) in height and they are to be
round. The cross bar must be rigid. The goal posts shall be outside
the court, but in line with the goal base line. Measurements shall be
the inside measurements of the goals. The maximum diameter of the goal
posts and cross bar shall not exceed 0.15 metres. Goals must be of safe
construction.
1.2.2 Ball
The ball used for the game is to be a 1,250 gram ball with 8 holes and
noise bells. The circumference of the ball is approximately 76
centimetres. The material is rubber with a hardness which has been
determined by the IBSA Sport Technical Committee. For Major
Championships the ball will be approved by the Technical Delegate
appointed by IBSA.
1.2.3 Uniforms
All competitors must wear an official game jersey. Jerseys must have
numbers permanently affixed both front and back. Numbers must be between
zero (0) and nine (9) and must be a minimum of 20 centimetres in height.
Clothing may not extend from the body more than 10 centimetres. At the
Paralympics and World Championships the game jersey, pants and socks
worn by all competitors on a team must be identical.
1.2.4 Eye Glasses and Contacts
The wearing of glasses or contact lenses is prohibited.
1.2.5 Eyeshades
Eyeshades must be worn by all players on the court from the first
whistle of any half until the end of any half. This shall include
regular time, overtime and free throws. If during a time out situation,
bench players enter the court, they must wear their eyeshades.
1.2.6 Eye Patches
At all major Championships, as defined by the IBSA Goalball
Subcommittee, all players participating in a game, shall have their eyes
covered by gauze patches under the supervision of the IBSA Goalball
Technical Delegate.
2. CONTESTANTS
2.1 Classification
Competition shall be divided into two divisions, men and women.
2.2 Team Composition
At the start of a tournament, a team shall consist of three (3) players
with a maximum of three (3) substitutes. In the event that a competitor
becomes so injured that he/she is not able to continue to play during
the remainder of that game, then that team may elect to continue to play
in the rest of the competition with less than the minimum number of
official team players. However a team may not continue to play in the
tournament with one (1) player. Each team is limited to three (3)
escorts on the team bench. The referee must be notified prior to the
start of the game of a player in the team bench area not involved in the
contest and wearing an identifying jersey as provided by the organizing
committee of the tournament.
3 OFFICIALS
3.1 Number Required
Each game shall have two (2) game referees, four (4) goal judges, one
(1) scorer, one (1) timer, one (1) ten second timer, and one (1) shot
recorder. At all Major Championships two (2) 10 second timers are
required.
3.2 Duties of the Officials
Duties of Referees can be found in the IBSA Goalball Officials'
Certification Programme Manual. Duties of the minor officials can be
found in the IBSA ITO Officials' Manual.
4 CONDUCT OF THE GAME
4.1 Length of the game
A game shall be a total of 20 minutes in duration, divided into two
equal halves of 10 minutes . There should be at least five (5) minutes
between the end of a game and the start of the next game, at Paralympics
and World Championships there will be a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes
between the end of the game and the start of the next game. An audible
warning shall be issued by the timer five (5) minutes before the game
start, and a 30 second audible warning should be issued before the start
of any half. Any half of the game shall be considered complete at the
expiration of time. Half time shall be three (3) minutes in duration.
The game shall commence at the expiration of the three (3) minutes.
The players that are going to start to play in any half should be ready
for eye patch/eyeshade control at 1 minute and 30 seconds before the
start of the game. Should a team not be prepared to start the game
after the expiration of three (3) minutes, a delay of game penalty shall
be awarded. All time is stopped during penalty situations. Game time
starts and stops on the referee’s whistle.
4.2 Overtime
If a winner is needed in the case of a tied score at the end of
regulation play, the teams will play two (2) additional three (3) minute
overtime halves, the team to score the first goal is the winner and the
game will be completed.
There will be a three (3) minute break between the end of regulation
time and the first overtime half. A second coin toss will determine the
throwing and receiving situation for each team at the start of overtime.
During the second overtime half, the starting situations will be
reversed and the teams will change benches as quickly, as is possible,
to start the second half.
If a tie still exists and a winner is necessary, it shall be
resolved by executing free throws.
4.3 Coin Toss
Before the start of a game, a coin toss will be conducted by either a
referee or another designated official. The winner may choose either
goal to defend or may elect to throw or receive. The remaining choice
subsequently goes to the loser. At the beginning of the second half,
the goal to defend and throws are alternated. Should a representative
of a team not be available at the coin toss a delay of game penalty will
be assessed at the beginning of that game.
4.4 Reorientation
During the contest, aids of orientation are permitted by the
referee to the defending player following a penalty situation, where the
players have been removed from the court. Should it be necessary to
reorient a player at any other time, a personal delay of game penalty
shall be awarded.
4.5 Scoring
At any time the ball crosses the goal line within the goal, it
shall be a goal (see diagram # 3). However, a goal can not be scored by
the referee or the goal judge passing the ball into play. A goal shall
count only if the entire ball has passed the goal line before the
expiration of time.
4.6 TIME OUT
4.6.1 Team Time Out
Each team shall be allowed three (3), forty-five (45) second time outs
during regulation play for the purpose of coaching. Once called, both
teams may utilise the time out. After a team calls and takes a time-out,
at least one throw must take place before the same team can call for a
further time-out or substitution. However, a substitution can be made
before the expiration of the time-out period. Furthermore, each team
shall be allowed one (1), forty-five (45) second time out during
overtime. Should a time out be made during a substitution, the team
shall be charged with both a substitution and a time out.
A time out may be requested to a referee at any time by a coach or
player using non-verbal hand signals. A time out shall be acknowledged
by a referee during an official break in play or when the ball is under
control of the team requesting the timeout. Acknowledgement by the
referee shall occur when the referee verbally addresses the requesting
team by name. The timer shall give an audible warning signal fifteen
(15) seconds before the expiration of the time out period.
4.6.2 Official’s Time Out
A referee may call an officials' time out at any time considered
necessary.
The coaches shall not be permitted to give instructions to the players
on the court
during an officials' time out or this will be considered unsportsmanlike
conduct. If a
referee has whistled for an official time out, the ball should then be
controlled
by the goal judge. At the end of the official time-out, the ball should
be passed
back to the team, by the goal judge, that had control when the referee
called
for the officials time out.
4.6.3 Medical Time Out
In the case of injury or illness, a medical time out shall be called by
a referee and the ten (10) timer closest to the injury player shall
start a clock to recored the fortyfive (45) seconds. An audible warning
will be given to the referee at the expiration of the fortyfive (45)
seconds. If the injured player is not prepared to play at the
expiration of fortyfive (45) seconds or if any member of the team enters
the court, that player must be substituted until the end of that half of
play.
4.7 SUBSTITUTIONS
4.7.1 Team substitutions
In each game, each team may make a maximum of three (3) Substitutions
during regulation time. Each team may make one (1) substitution during
overtime. After a team calls and takes a substitution, at least one
throw must take place before the same team can call for a further
substitution or time-out. The same player may be substituted more than
once; however, each player exchange shall be recorded as a substitution.
A substitution may be requested to a referee at any time by a coach or a
player using non-verbal hand signals. A substitution shall be
acknowledged by a referee during an official break in play or when the
ball is under the control of the team requesting the substitution. Upon
acknowledgement of the referee, the coach must indicate by a
substitution board with the number of the player to come out of the game
and the number of the player being substituted into the game.
Substitution, with the exception of a penalised player, will be allowed
during a penalty situation. The player must be brought directly on to
the court and removed from the court by an official without verbal
instructions from the coach. Should the referee judge the coach to have
instructed his on court players, a penalty throw shall be awarded.
Should a substitution be made during a time out, the team shall be
charged with both a substitution and a time out and the coach shall be
permitted to instruct his players. Any player changes at the end of any
half of play shall not be recorded as a substitution, but shall be
indicated by team to the referee and announced at the beginning of the
half.
4.7.2 Medical Substitution
In the event of injury when a coach and/or any other member of the team
must enter the team area to provide aid, or when a player cannot
continue to play within fortyfive (45) seconds after a medical time out
has been acknowledged, substitution of players shall be made as soon as
posible and the injured player shall not be permitted to return to the
court until the conclusión of the half of play. Such substitutions
shall not be considered to be one of the three allowable substitutions.
5. INFRACTIONS
In the case of an infraction, the ball shall be turned over to the
defending team.
5.1 Premature Throw
If a player throws the ball before the referee has given the
"play"-command, the throw counts but can not score.
5.2 Step Over
The throwing player must have part of his body touching the court at the
point of release of the ball. If not, the throw counts but can not
score. While in the act of orientation, a player may not be called for
the infraction of stepping out of bounds.
5.3 Pass Out
When in the process of passing the ball between team members, the ball
goes out of bounds over the sideline, it will be considered as a loss of
the team’s ability to control the ball. Any time the ball hits an
object above the court, it will also be considered as a loss of the
team’s ability to control the ball.
5.4 Ball Over
If a ball is blocked by a defensive player and the ball rebounds over
the centre line in the neutral zone, the ball shall be returned to the
possession of the team that has thrown the ball. This rule also applies
if the ball hits a goal post or cross bar and rolls back over the centre
line. This rule does not apply to free throws and penalty throws.
6 PENALITIES
There shall be two types of penalties: personal penalties and team
penalties. In both
cases, only one player shall remain on the court to defend the penalty
throw. In the
case of a personal penalty, this shall be the player who committed the
penalty. In the
case of a team penalty, this shall be the player who made the last
recorded throw
before the penalty was awarded. In the event that a team penalty is
awarded before
a throw has been taken, the player to remain on the court to defend the
throw shall
be at the coach's discretion.
All penalty throws must be conducted according to the rules of the game.
A penalty may be declined by a Coach or Player, using non-verbal hand
signals.
6.1.1 Short Ball
Anytime a ball that has been thrown and comes to rest before the team
area of
the defending team the play shall be whistled dead and a penalty shall
be
awarded to the throwing team.
6.1.2 High Ball
The ball must touch the floor at least once in the team area or the
landing area after
it has left the hand of the throwing player in the act of making the
throw. If not, the
throw counts but can not score.
6.1.3 Long ball
In the act of throwing after the ball has touched in the team area or
landing area, in addition it must contact the court before the centre
line, If not, the throw counts but cannot score.
6.1.4 Eyeshades
Any player on the court who touches his eyeshades shall be penalised. A
player removed from the court in a penalty situation may not touch his
eyeshades or
another penalty shall be awarded. If during a half, a time-out, or any
stoppage in
play, a player wants to touch his eyeshades, he must ask the referee for
permission
and after being given permission, shall turn around before touching his
eyeshades.
6.1.5 Third Time Throw
A player can throw a ball only two consecutive times. The third and any
other throw
before a team-mate has thrown the ball shall be considered a penalty.
The number
of consecutive throws shall be carried over into subsequent halves or
penalty
situations, but not from regulation time to overtime. Scoring an
accidental goal
against your own team shall not count as a throw.
6.1.6 Illegal Defense
The first defensive contact with the ball must be made by a player who
has any part of his body touching the team area.
6.1.7 Personal Delay of Game
A personal delay of game penalty shall be awarded against a player if:
a) that player is reoriented by any person other than a team-mate
on the court/
b) that player is not prepared to start play on the instruction of
a referee.
6.1.8 Personal Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Should a referee determine that a player on the court is behaving in an
unsportsmanlike manner, a personal penalty shall be awared against that
player. Furthermore, any unsportsmanlike conduct may result in
eliminatin from the game, or ejection from the premises and/or further
competition in the tournament if a referee feels that the situation
warrants it. A player so eliminated shall not be replace during that
game.
6.1.9 Noise
Any excessive noise made by the attacking player in the act of throwing
that prevents tracking by the defensive team shall be penalised.
6. 2 TEAM PENALITES
6.2.1 Ten (10) seconds
A player/team must throw the ball within ten (10) seconds after the
defensive team’s first contact with the ball. Should a timeout,
substitution, or any other stoppage of play occur before the teams has
thrown the ball, the team will only be permitted the time remaining
since the first contact to throw the ball or a penalty shall be called.
6.2.2 Team Delay of Game
A team delay of game penalty shall be awarded against a team if:
a) that team is not prepared to start play on the instruction of a
referee;
b) any action of that team preventing the continuation of the game;
c) that team makes a substitution at the end of any half without
notifying the referee.
6.2.3 Team Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Should a referee determine that any team member in the team bench area
or any member of that teams delegation present at that game, is behaving
in an unsportsmanlike manner, then a team penalty shall be awarded
against that team. Furthermore, any unsportsmanlike conduct may result
in elimination from the game or ejection from the premises and/or
further competition in the tournament if a referee feels that the
situation warrants it.
6.2.4 Illegal Coaching
No person in the team bench area shall be permitted to coach in any
manner except during time-outs and after the expiration of play in any
half of play. Should the referee determine that someone was coaching in
the team bench area, a penalty shall be assessed against that team.
Should there be a second incident of coaching during the same game, that
person shall be removed from the gymnasium and a team penalty shall be
awarded.
6.2.5 Noise
Any excessive noise made by the attacking team in the act of throwing or
when the ball has been released shall be penalised.
7 FREE THROWS
Should the score be tied at the expiration of a game in which a winner
is necessary, free throws shall determine the outcome of the game.
7.1 Number of Free Throws
The number of free throws shall be determined by the minimum number of
players listed on either line-up sheet.
7.2 Free Throw Coin Toss
Before the start of free throws, the choice to throw or receive shall be
determined by the toss of a coin. The team choosing to throw first,
will do so in each pair of throws.
7.3 Order of Free Throws
The order of throwing shall be determined by the line-up sheet submitted
by the coach prior to the start of the game. The line-up sheet must
include all the players on the score sheet. The first person on the
line-up sheet of each team shall enter the court area assisted by a
referee and each player shall take one throw. This sequence is repeated
until all of the minimum number of players have had a chance to throw
and defend. The team with the greater number of goals shall be declared
the winner.
7.4 Sudden Death Free Throws
Should a tie still exist, the order will be repeated until, with each
team having had an equal number of throws, one team has established a
lead. Before the sudden death free throws, a new coin toss shall
determine who will throw first. After each pair of throws, the team to
throw first shall change.
7. 5 Penalties on Free Throws
Free throws shall be taken in accordance with existing rules. However,
should an offensive penalty occur, the throw only is nullified. Should
a defensive penalty occur, the throw will repeated unless that throw
scored.
7.6 Moving of Players
In all free throw situations, coaches, and escorts will be moved to the
opposite side of the court by a referee. All players must wear
eyeshades. Players will remain in the team bench area until the game is
completed. Players eliminated from the competition, or players, already
injured and considered unfit to play, shall be deleted from the line-up
sheet and all players with a lower order on the line-up sheet shall be
moved up in order.
8. REFEREE AUTHORITY
In all matters regarding safety, the rules, procedures and play, the
final decision will be made by the referee.
9. ABUSE OF OFFICIALS
Any action by a participant in a game, reported by an IBSA Certified
Official, in writing, to the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee will be dealt
with at the Subcommittee’s next scheduled meeting. Sanctions against
that participant shall be as deemed necessary by the Subcommittee.
10. DISPUTES
In the event of any dispute between a team and an official, only the
head coach may approach the referees of the game. The discussión shall
occur only at an official break in play and only after the referee has
acknowledged the request of the coach.
The referee shall clarify the disputed issue to the head coach. In the
event that the coach does not agree with the clarificaton, the game is
to be completed and the coach may protest the game in the manner
designated by the International Blind Sports Association (IBSA). Should
a coach persist in disputing the issue with the referees after the first
clarification has been given, a team delay of game penalty shall be
awarded. The referee may take any other action deemed necessary.
PART B – TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS
11. SANCTIONING OF EVENTS
11.1 General
International Goalball Tournaments in which four or more countries
participate require IBSA sanction according to the IBSA Handbook.
11.2 Information Required
The following information shall be included in the request for
sanctioning:
a) Name of the organisation hosting the competition, including name
of president/chairperson of organising committee.
b) Description of the event.
c) Proposed date(s).
d) Invited countries and number of teams.
e) Detailed description of sports facilities and equipment.
f) Description of accommodation used for housing participants and
officials.
g) Budget forecast.
h) Transportation.
i) Other relevant information.
11.3 Penalties
If a sanctioned tournament deviates on essential points from what was
agreed upon the organising country may be penalised to a maximum of
10,000 Swiss Francs and be subject to being barred from applying for
tournament sanctioning for a maximum of five (5) years.
12 FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
12.1 Playing Venue (Sports Hall)
12.1.1 Dimensions
A gymnasium used for goalball games must have minimum floor dimensions
of 21.00 X 30.00 metres, and a minimum height of 5.00 metres.
12.1.2. Floor
The floor of the court must have a smooth surface, and be approved by
the IBSA Technical Delegate. For Paralympic Championships Taraflex or
equivalent material shall be used.
12.1.3. Spectators Area
All spectators must be restricted to an area no closer than 4.00 metres
from any part of the court.
12.2 Equipment
All equipment shall meet the criteria laid down in the Rules of the
Game.
12.2.1 Score Board
For the benefit of spectators and coaches, some visual scoring system
must be maintained. The score board must be visible at all times form
the team bench area.
12.2.2 Clock
There shall be two clocks. One of the two is a back up clock, which is
unofficial until the referee decides it is official. The official time
clock must be visible at all times form the team bench area. For the
Paralympics and World Championships the main clock shall be a basketball
type clock with a 100th of second count down during the last minute.
12.2.3 Official Game Sheets
The following official game sheets shall be used.
- Score Sheet
- Line – up Sheets
- Shot Record Sheets
- Overtime Score Sheet
- Protest Form
All sheets must be of the type included in the IBSA ITO’s Manual.
12.2.4 Substitution Boards
Substitution boards must be used by the coach for any player
substitution indicating the number of the incoming player and the number
of outgoing player.
12.2.5 New Balls
For all World and Paralympic Championships, the balls used will be new
and not previously used. Between each round and medal games, new balls
will be used.
12.2.6 Practice on the Competition Court
For all World Championships and Paralympic competitions, all teams must
have access to the competition playing court for a one (1) hour practice
prior to the start of the competition.
12.2.7 Eyeshades
At Paralympic and World Championships, the eyeshades have to be totally
black so that they will not let in any light and they should be of a
size and form so that it is not possible to see anything at any side of
the eyeshades. Eyeshades are to be provided by the Organising Committee
and approved by the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee.
12.3 Certification
All equipment and playing facilities to be used for international
championships must be certified by a person appointed or approved by the
IBSA Goalball Subcommittee.
13 ACCOMMODATION
13.1 Housing
Housing of the teams must be of such a standard that it will not have
any negative influence on the players and their performance during
competition. If possible, players shall be housed in rooms that do not
accommodate more than three (3) people.
13.2 Catering
Food must be provided with consideration to the players, and be of such
a standard that it allows optimal performance of competitors. The needs
of special diets, especially for diabetics, shall be taken into account.
13.3 Transportation
Residential accommodation is to be in close proximity to playing venues.
Adequate transportation between the two sites shall be made available.
14 OFFICIALS
14.1 Referees
14.1.1 Number
A minimum of five (5) referees per venue.
14.1.2 Appointment
For Paralympic Games, World Championships and Regional Championships,
referees will be appointed by the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee. For all
other sanctioned events, organisers will be provided with a list of
certified referees. The Organising Committee can then choose and invite
referees from this list.
14.1.3 Certification
At sanctioned events, all referees must have the appropriate IBSA
certification. For Paralympics, World Championships and Regional
Championsips, all referees must have Level three (3) certification. For
international events with two or more national teams participating, all
referees must have Level two (2) certification. For sanctioned
International events with teams from two (2) or more countries, at least
fifty (50%) percent of the referees must have Level two (2)
certification and the remaining referees must have Level one (1)
certification. For all other events, all referees must have Level one
(1) certification.
14.1.4 Nationality
A maximum of two (2) referees per country may referee at Paralympics
Games, World Championships. No referee shall whistle a game in which
his/her nation is taking part.
14.2 Ten (10) Seconds Timers
At Paralympics and World Championships, the ten-second timers must be an
IBSA
certified goalball Level III referees.
15 FINANCES
15.1 Participants
The following costs shall be borne by the participants:
a) Travelling expenses of the delegation from home to the place
where the competition is held.
b) All expenses for health and accident insurance. The organizer
cannot be held responsible for accidents or illness, unless caused by
negligence.
c) Entry fees.
15. 2 Organisers
The following costs shall be borne by the organisers. All expenses in
the host country in connection with the matches, including:
a) Expenses for board and lodging
b) All board, lodging and travel expenses for referees, IBSA
Technical Delegate, and any necessary IBSA ITO’s.
c) Cost of awards
16 QUALIFYING STANDARDS
16.1 World Championships
16.1.1 Men’s Competition
At World Championships, the maximum number participating men’s teams
shall be sixteen (16). Where the total number of entries is less than
sixteen (16), all entries shall be accepted. Where the total number of
entries exceeds sixteen (16), participating teams shall be determined
as described below:
a) the six (6) best ranked teams (countries) of the last Paralympic
Games gain the first right to particpate.
b) in addition, he host country (if not already included in the
first six (6) of the world championships has the right to enter a team.
c) in addition each IBSA region has the right to enter one team.
If possible, this shall be the best placed team (after the world top six
(6) as mentioned under a) above) of the previous regional championship.
d) the number of participating teams will then be extended to
sixteen (16) according to the following principle. For each open place
an entry shall be accepted from the region with the highest ratio
(number of participating teams in the previous regional championships
divided by the number of countries from that region already enterd for
the World Championships).
16.1.2 Women’s Competition
At World Championships, the maximum number of participating women’s
teams shall be twelve (12). Where the total number of entries is less
than twelve (12), all entries shall be accepted. Where the total number
of entries exceed twelve (12), the participating teams shall be
determined a described below:
a) the four (4) best ranked teams (countries) of the last
Paralympic Games gain the first right to particpate.
b) in addition, the host country (if not already included in the
first four (4) of the world champoinships has a right to enter a team.
c) in addition each IBSA region has the right to enter one (1)
team. If possible, this shall be the best placed team (after the world
top four (4) as mentioned under a) above) of the the previous regional
championships.
d) the number of participating teams will then be extended to
twelve (12) according to the following principle. For each open place,
an entry shall be accepted from the region with the highest ratio (
number of participation teams in the previous regional championships
divided by the number of countries from that region already entered for
the World Championships).
16.2 Paralympic Games
16.2.1 Men’s Competition
At the Paralympic Games, the maximum number of participating men’s teams
shall be twelve (12). Where the total number of entries is less than
twelve (12), all entries shall be accepted. Where the total number of
entries exceeds twelve (12), the particiapting teams shall be determined
as decribed below:
a) the six (6) best ranked teams (countries) of the last World
Championships gain the right to participate.
b) in addition, the host country (if not ready included in the
first six (6) of the Paralympic games has a right to enter a team.
c) the remaining places will then be filled by the best ranked
teams from the Paralympic qualifying tournament.
16.2.2 Women’s Competiton
At the Paralympic games, the maximum number of participating women’s
teams shall be eight (8). Where the total number of entries is less
than eight, all entries shall be accepted. Where the total number of
entries exceeds eight (8), the participating teams shall be determined
as described below:
a) the four (4) best ranked teams (countries) of the last World
Championships gain the right to participate.
b) in addition, the host country (if not already included in the
first four (4) of the Paralympic Games has a right to enter a team.
c) The remaining places will then be filled by the best ranked
teams from the Paralympic qualifying tournament.
17 CONDUCT OF TOURNAMENTS
17. 1 Drawing and seeding
If in international championships teams must be divided into two
or more pools, they will be seeded into these pools according to their
ranking in the international championships that took place two years
before. This means that seeding in Paralympics, will be based on the
former World Championships rankings and the seeding in World
Championships is based on the former Paralympics rankings.
To ensure equal weighting in each pool, seeding will be
conducted according to the following schemes:
a) Two Pools:
Pool A: nos. 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16
Pool B: nos. 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15
b) Three Pools:
Pool A: nos. 1, 6, 7, 12, 13, 18, 19
Pool B: nos. 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20
Pool C: nos. 3, 4, 9, 10, 15, 16, 21
c) Four Pools:
Pool A: nos. 1, 8, 9, 16, 17, 24, 25
Pool B: nos. 2, 7, 10, 15, 18, 23, 26
Pool C: nos. 3, 6, 11, 14, 19, 22, 27
Pool D: nos. 4, 5, 12, 13, 20, 21, 28
Seeding of teams that did not attend the relevant earlier
tournament will be done by a draw from a hat, and the schedule will be
approved by the IBSA Technical Delegate at least twenty-four (24) hours
before the start of the tournament.
17.2 Type of Tournament
The type of tournament utilised for all international
championships shall be as follows:
a) in case there are no more than six (6) teams, a double round
robin system shall be used. After this double round robin, the top four
(4) teams will play against each other in a single elimination type
competition. The first place finisher will play the fourth, the second
the third. The winners will play for the championship, the losers for
third and fourth place respectively.
b) in case there are more than six (6) but no more than nine (9)
teams, a single round robin system shall be used. After this round
robin, the top four (4) teams will play against each other in a single
elimination type competition as mentioned above.
c) in case there are more than nine (9) but no more than sixteen
(16) teams, teams shall be equally divided into two pools. In each pool,
a single round robin system shall be used.
The top four teams from each pool will play against each other in a
single elimination format, with 1 in pool A vs 4 in pool B, 2 in pool A
vs 3 in pool B, 3 in pool A vs 2 in pool B, and 4 in pool A vs 1 in pool
B. In future elimination rounds the highest ranked team remaining from
each pool will play the lowest ranked team from the other pool.
For the semi final the team with the best record from the pools will
play the team with the lowest record from the pools. Should a tie exist
the determination of the highest or lowest record would be based on
subtracting goals scored from goal against in their round robin. If a
tie still exist it will be broken by free throws.
For the semi final the highest ranked team will play the lowest ranked
team remaining in the competition, the winners will play for gold and
silver and the losers for the Bronze/fourth.
The teams that ended lower than fourth place in their pool, will compete
for the ninth and all lower places. Teams finishing 5th in the
respective pools will pay off for 9th and 10th places overall. Similarly
teams finishing 6th, 7th, and 8th in the pools will pay off for 11th and
12th places, 13th and 14th places, and 15th and 16th places
respectively.
If the number of teams in one pool exceeds by one the number of teams in
the other pool, the two (2) lowest placed teams in the larger pool and
the last placed team in the
smaller pool will play a round robin to determine the last three places
in the tournament
overall. The result of the match between the two lowest placed teams in
the larger
first round pool will carry over into this round robin.
d) in case there are more than sixteen (16) but no more than twenty-one
(21) teams, teams shall be equally divided into three pools. In each
pool, a single round robin system shall be used. The two first teams in
each pool and the two teams with the best record in their pool will
qualify for the final round. Should a tie exist the determination of who
get into the final round be based on subtracting goals scored from goal
against in their round robin. If a tie still exist it will be broken by
free throws. The top eight teams will play against each other in a
single elimination format, with the highest ranked team playing the
lowest ranked team. In future elimination rounds the highest ranked team
remaining from each pool will play the lowest ranked team from the other
pool. For the semi finals with the highest ranked team will play the
lowest ranked team remaining in the competition, the winners will play
for gold and silver and the losers for the Bronze/fourth.
If the number of teams in one or two of the pools exceeds by one
the number of teams in the other pool(s), the two lowest placed teams in
the larger pool(s) and the last placed teams in the smaller pool(s) will
play a round robin to determine the last four or five places in the
tournament overall. The result of the match or matches between the two
lowest placed teams in the larger first round robin pool(s) will carry
over into this round robin.
17.2.1 Men’s World Championships
Teams shall be equally divided into two pools. In each pool, a single
round robin system shall be used. The top four teams from each pool
will play against each other in a single elimination format, with 1 in
pool A vs 4 in pool B, 2 in pool A vs 3 in pool B, 3 in pool A vs 2 in
pool B, and 4 in pool A vs 1 in pool B.
For the semi final the team with the best record from the pools will
play the team with the lowest record from the pools. Should a tie exist
the determination of the highest or lowest record would be based on
subtracting goals scored from goal against in their round robin. If a
tie still exist it will be broken by free throws.
In future elimination rounds the highest ranked team remaining from
each pool will play the lowest ranked team from the other pool. For the
semi final the highest ranked team will play the lowest ranked team
remaining in the competition, the winners will play for gold and silver
and the losers for the Bronze/fourth.
The teams eliminated in the first single elimination round shall play
each other to determine the rankings from fifth to eight. In this
elimination round the highest ranked team from the round robin will play
the lowest ranked team remaining from the round robin.
The teams that ended lower than the fourth place in their pool, will
compete for the 9th and all lower places. Teams finishing 5th in the
respective pools will pay off for 9th and 10th places overall. Similarly
teams finishing 6th, 7th, and 8th in the pools will pay off for 11th and
12th places, 13th and 14th places, and 15th and 16th places
respectively.
If the number of teams in one pool exceeds by one the number of teams in
the
other pool, the two (2) lowest placed teams in the larger pool and the
last placed
team in the smaller pool will play a round robin to determine the last
three places
in the tournament overall. The result of the match between the two
lowest placed
teams in the larger first round pool will carry over into this round
robin.
17.2.2 Women’s World Championships
Teams shall be equally divided into two pools. In each pool, a single
round robin system shall be used.
The top four teams from each pool will play against each other in a
single elimination format, with 1 in pool A vs 4 in pool B, 2 in pool A
vs 3 in pool B, 3 in pool A vs 2 in pool B, and 4 in pool A vs 1 in pool
B.
For the semi final the team with the best record from the pools will
play the team with the lowest record from the pools. Should a tie exist
the determination of the highest or lowest record would be based on
subtracting goals scored from goal against in their round robin. If a
tie still exist it will be broken by free throws.
In future elimination rounds the highest ranked team remaining from
each pool will play the lowest ranked team from the other pool. For the
semi finals with the highest ranked team will play the lowest ranked
team remaining in the competition, the winners will play for gold and
silver and the losers for the Bronze/fourth.
The teams that ended lower than the fourth place in their pool, will
compete for the ninth and all lower places. Teams finishing 5th in the
respective pools will pay off for 9th and 10th places overall. Similarly
teams finishing 6th, 7th, and 8th in the pools will pay off for 11th and
12th places, respectively.
If the number of teams in one pool exceeds by one the number of teams in
the other pool, the two (2) lowest placed teams in the larger pool and
the last placed team in the
smaller pool will play a round robin to determine the last three places
in the tournament
overall. The result of the match between the two lowest placed teams in
the larger
first round pool will carry over into this round robin.
17.2.3 Men’s Paralympics
Teams shall be equally divided into two pools. In each pool, a single
round robin system shall be used. The top four teams from each pool
will play against each other in a single elimination format, with 1 in
pool A vs 4 in pool B, 2 in pool A vs 3 in pool B, 3 in pool A vs 2 in
pool B, and 4 in pool A vs 1 in pool B.
For the semi final the team with the best record from the pools will
play the team with the lowest record from the pools. Should a tie exist
the determination of the highest or lowest record would be based on
subtracting goals scored from goal against in their round robin. If a
tie still exist it will be broken by free throws.
In future elimination rounds the highest ranked team remaining from each
pool will play the lowest ranked team from the other pool.
For the semi final the highest ranked team will play the lowest ranked
team remaining in the competition, the winners will play for gold and
silver and the losers for the Bronze/fourth.
The teams eliminated in the first single elimination round shall play
each other to determine the rankings from fifth to eight. In this
elimination round the highest ranked team from the round robin will play
the lowest ranked team remaining from the round robin.
The teams that ended lower than the fourth place in their pool, will
compete for the 9th and all lower places. Teams finishing 5th in the
respective pools will pay off for 9th and 10th places overall. Similarly
teams finishing 6th, 7th, and 8th in the pools will pay off for 11th and
12th places respectively.
If the number of teams in one pool exceeds by one the number of teams in
the
other pool, the two (2) lowest placed teams in the larger pool and the
last placed
team in the smaller pool will play a round robin to determine the last
three places
in the tournament overall. The result of the match between the two
lowest placed
teams in the larger first round pool will carry over into this round
robin.
17.2.4 Women’s Paralympics
Teams shall be equally divided into two pools. In each pool, a single
round robin system shall be used.
The top four teams from each pool will play against each other in a
single elimination format, with 1 in pool A vs 4 in pool B, 2 in pool A
vs 3 in pool B, 3 in pool A vs 2 in pool B, and 4 in pool A vs 1 in pool
B.
For the semi final the team with the best record from the pools will
play the team with the lowest record from the pools. Should a tie exist
the determination of the highest or lowest record would be based on
subtracting goals scored from goal against in their round robin. If a
tie still exist it will be broken by free throws.
In future elimination rounds the highest ranked team remaining from
each pool will play the lowest ranked team from the other pool. For the
semi finals with the highest ranked team will play the lowest ranked
team remaining in the competition, the winner will play for gold and
silver and the losers for the Bronze/fourth.
The teams that ended lower than the fourth place in their pool, will
compete for the 9th and all lower places. Teams finishing 5th in the
respective pools will pay off for 6th, 7th, and 8th respectively.
If the number of teams in one pool exceeds by one the number of teams in
the other pool, the two (2) lowest placed teams in the larger pool and
the last placed team in the
smaller pool will play a round robin to determine the last three places
in the tournament
overall. The result of the match between the two lowest placed teams in
the larger
first round pool will carry over into this round robin.
17.3 Ranking of Teams in a Round Robin
The final ranking of teams in a round robin will be determined by the
number of
points earned. Each team shall earn three (3) points for a win, one (1)
point for a
tie score, and zero (0) points for a loss. Should there be a tie at any
ranking, the
determination will be how each team did against each other in that round
robin. If a tie still exists, the teams will be separated by
subtracting goals scored
against from goals scored in that round robin. Lastly a tie can be
further broken
by free throws. In this case, new line-up cards are to be filled out by
the coaches.
17.3.1 Paralympic and World Championship Ranking
Should a tie exist at the World Championships or Paralympics where the
teams need to advance to the single elimination round a tie will be
broken by playing a tie breaking game under the rules of the game.
17.4 Forfeits
A forfeit counts as a loss with the winning team getting three (3)
points but a zero (0) goal score. If a team should leave the
competition for any reason, all teams get three (3) win points and zero
(0) goals; previous results are automatically scratched.
Game time is forfeiture, This rule maybe waved by the Technical Delegate
or his Assistant based on circumstances cause by the Organization
Committee.
Maximum Number of Games per Day
There shall never be more than four (4) games per team per day.
17.5 Expulsion
If any player’s previously approved eyeshades are deliberately adapted
or modified, then the technical delegate, in consultation with
tournament officials, may decide to eliminate that player and/or his
team from the tournament. A player or a member of a team may also be
expelled for any behaviour deemed contrary to the spirit of the game.
17.6 Maximum Goal Difference
Any time in a game that one team has scored ten (10) more goals than the
other team that game is deemed completed.
18 GAME PROTOCOL
18.1 Check in of Teams
Before the start of the game, a representative of both teams shall
report to the designated check in area, in order to fill out the score
sheets and line-up cards and to perform the coin toss.
18.2 Warm Up
All teams must have the opportunity to warm up at least half an hour
just before they are called to their game, in a suitable warm up area.
18.3 Introduction of the Teams
Immediately before the start of the game, both teams shall be called to
line up on the front limitation line of their respective landing area.
Names of all players and of the coach shall be announced.
18.4 Signing the Score Sheet
Immediately after the game, the coach of each team, both referees and
the scorer shall sign the score sheet at the scorer’s table. The coaches
are required to indicated whether or not they will protest the game and
should they mark the score sheet indicating they will protest the game
the protest fee is required at that time.
19 PROTESTS
19. 1 Submission
Any protest shall be submitted in writing to the tournament director or
his representative, within thirty (30) minutes after the end of the
respective game, together with a deposit. The value of this deposit
shall be decided by the organising committee, but not be less than fifty
(50) Swiss Francs or equivalent. Protests shall be submitted in
English, on IBSA Protests Forms. The Rule number(s) concerned must be
mentioned. No valid protests can be lodged against quality of playing
venues, or appointments of referees. If a protest is considered valid,
the deposit will be refunded. Otherwise, it will be forfeited to the
credit of IBSA. Both teams will be informed in writing the decisión of
the protest committee. All results of the protest game shall be held
until a determination is made by the protest committee.
19.2 Protest Committee
At international championships, all protests concerning the tournament
shall be dealt with by a protest committee, whose word is final. The
protest committee shall consist of the IBSA Technical Delegate, a
tournament referee appointed by the IBSA Technical Delegate, the
Tournament Director, and two (2) extra person appointed or approved by
the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee.
20 TECHNICAL DELEGATE
All sanctioned tournaments must have an IBSA Technical Delegate
appointed by the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee or its Chairman.
20.1 Responsibilities of Technical Delegate
The Technical Delegate will be responsible for liaising with the
tournament organisers prior to the event. He/she shall be responsible
for ensuring the necessary standards in all technical matters at the
tournament including:
a) the court and its marking;
b) the conduct of the tournament;
c) scheduling and evaluation of referees;
d) management of minor officials;
e) ratificaton of score sheets and production of official results;
f) approval and maintenance of eyeshades/eyepatches and their
correct use;
21 EXCEPTIONS
Any exception to these tournament regulations must be approved, in
advance by the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee.
Part C Referee’s Programme
22 PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
Every four (4) years the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee shall hold a
referees clinic to introduce the new rules and recertify all referees.
The International Blind Sports Association Referees" programme consists
of five components:
Level I Referees
Level II Referees
Level III Referees
Level I Course Conductor
Level II Course Conductor
22.1 Level I Referees
Level I referees are eligible to officiate at National and IBSA
sanctioned events, with the exception of Paralympics, World or Regional
Championships. Candidates must attend a two-day course and pass a
written exam of 13 multiple choice and 7 true and false questions;
minimum pass is 15 out of 20. In addition to the written exam the
candidate must referee two games and pass a practical exam. The grading
for the practical exam is based upon 7 point scale, with 1 as
unacceptable, 4 is adequate, and 7 excellent. To pass this section a
candidate must score 5.0 average for the various components.
Level I candidates will be examined by Level III referee’s, Course
Conductor Level Level II, and I.
22.2 Level II Referees
Level II referees are eligible to officiate at Regional Championships
and IBSA sanctioned events, with the exception of Paralympics and World
Championships. Examination must occur at a regional or IBSA sanctioned
event. The candidates will be required to referee two games and pass a
practical exam, which will determine his improvement since Level I. The
minimum pass for the practical component of the Level II exam will be
5.6 out of 7.0. A written exam of 23 multiple choice and 7 true and
false questions must be passed, minimum pass is 26 out of 30.
Level II candidates will be examined by a Course Conductor or Level III
referee.
22.3 Level III Referees
Level III referees are eligible to officiate at Paralympics, World
Championships and IBSA sanctioned events. Examinations must occur at a
regional or IBSA sanctioned event. Candidates must take the Level III
Referees course and complete both written and practical exams. The
minimum pass for the practical component will be 6.8 out of 7.0. The
written exam will be timed and have two components consisting of 10
short answer questions and 50 questions consisting of 22 multiple choice
and 28 True or False. The minimum passing mark for the short answer
questions will be 25 out of 30 and 48 out of 50 for the multiple choice
and True and False. All Level III certification will be subject to
approval by the Goalball Sub-Committee.
Level III candidates will be examined by a Course Conductor Level II.
22.4 Eligibility
No referee is allowed to attempt more than one level during a calendar
year. Two years of practical experience is required between Level II
and Level III. The programme must be taken in order from Level I to
Level III.
22.5 Level I Course Conductor
Level I Course Conductors are eligible to certify Level I and II
Referees. The candidates must be a minimum of a level II referee and
attend a day course given by the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee and pass an
exam on the administration concepts of the Goalball Certification
Programme. It will consist of 15 multiple-choice questions and the
minimum pass will be 13/15.
Level I Course Conductor candidates will be examined by a Course
Conductor Level II.
22. 6 Level II Course Conductor
Level II Course Conductors are eligible to certify Level I, II, III
Referees and Level I Course Conductors. The candidates must have a
minimum of 6 year’s continuous involvement in the IBSA Goalball Referees
Certification Programme. Have demonstrated their abilities as Level I
Course Conductors to consistently instruct the Goalball Certification
Programme.
Level II Course Conductor candidates will be examined at an IBSA
Goalball clinic by instructors appointed by the Goalball Sub-Committee,
and will be appointed for a four (4) year period based on regional
requirements.
Level II Course Conductor(s) appointment(s) will be done by the IBSA
Goalball Sub-Committee in consultation with the IBSA Referees Committee.
22.7 Certification Maintenance
Certification Maintenance
To maintain you International certification referees must in each year
observe the following procedures:
Level I Referees must in each year:
1) Whistle at two different national sanctioned events: minimum of
5 games. Games must be played under IBSA rules.
2) Remit a validated "Officials Passport: to the IBSA Goalball
Committee at the Registar Office annually within sixty days of the end
of the year it is being submitted for.
3) Pay a fee of $22.00 U. S. Dollars for passport maintenance.
Level II and Level III Referees must in each year:
1) Whistle at two (2) different national sanctioned events: a
minimum of three (3) games each. The games must be played according to
IBSA Rules.
2) Whistle at five (5) IBSA sanctioned International games or
Whistle three (3) games at each of two (2) different national sanctioned
events and three IBSA sanctioned international games.
3) Remit a validated "Officials Passport" to the IBSA Goalball
Secretariat office annually within sixty days of the end of the year it
is being submitted for.
4) Pay a fee of $22.00 U. S. Dollars for passport maintenance.
Passport maintenance fee not required in year certification is obtained.
If a certified referee does not meet the annual certification
requirements, he/she will lose their certification in the following
manner.
Level I If one year missed, must requalify as Level I
Level II If one year missed, drop to Level I
Level III If one year missed, status maintained.
Two years consecutively, drop to Level I
22.8 Registration Fees
The registration fees for the 2002 – 2006 period shall be in US Dollars.
Level I $25.00
Level II $50.00
Level III $100.00
Any referee who attends the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee clinic and pays
the registration fee for that clinic is not required to pay maintenance
fees in that same year.
22.9 Appointment of Referees and ITO’s
The appointment of referees and ITO’s to the Paralympics and World
Championships will be done by the Technical Delegate in consultation
with the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee and a referee’s selection committee.
All selections must be approved by the IBSA Goalball Subcommittee or its
Chairman.
23 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Acknowledgement When the referee verbally addresses the requesting team
by name.
Ball Across Line See Diagram
Championships Paralympic, World or IBSA Regional
Tournaments
Coaching Any communication from the team bench
area
to the players on the court.
It is only allowed during team time outs and half
time.
Court Markings See "Tactile" markings
Defence The act of preventing the ball from scoring.
Drawing A method of determining which teams go into
which pools where teams have not taken part in
previous tournament.
Eyeshades and Eyepatches A means of preventing any player
with vision
from using that vision during play.
Forfeit A loss by a team for non appearance at playing
Time or misconduct.
Free Throws A one versus one player situation to decide a
tie.
Goal Judge One of the International Technical
Officials
ITO'S. Duties described in the IBSA Goalball
ITO’s officials Manual.
Half A period of ten (10) minutes in regular play or
three (3) minutes in overtime.
Half Time A three (3) minute break between halves.
Hand Signals To be used by coaches to request substitution
and time out. See Diagram.
High Ball In a throwing situation where the ball
does not
first touch the floor in the team area or the
landing area.
IBSA International Blind Sports Federation
Infraction Any violation of the rules which does
not result in
a penalty situation.
International Blind The Sport governing body for Goalball
Sports Association
Goalball Subcommittee
Long Ball In a throwing situation where the ball
does not
touch the floor before the centre line.
Maximum Goals Difference Any time one team has scored ten (10)
more
goals than the team it is playing.
Non-verbal Hand Signals See "Hand Signals" Diagram
Official Break in Play Any occasion the referee stops the game.
Out of Bounds Any area outside the court.
Overtime Two (2) halves of three (3) minutes play
to
determine a winner if a tie score at end of
regulation play.
Penalty A violation of the rules which results in a
penalty
throw.
Pool A group of teams who play each other on a
’round robin’ basis.
Reorientation When a goal judge or referee repositions a
player on his orientation line.
Round Robin A tournament system where each team plays
against every other team in its group once.
Scorer One of the ITO’s. Duties described in the IBSA
ITO Officials Manual.
Seeding A method to divide teams into equally
competitive pools on the basis of performance
at previous tournaments.
Shot Recorder One of the ITO’s duties described in the IBSA
ITO’s Officials Manual
Substitute A player on the team bench who available
to
enter the court in place of one of the existing
court players.
Substitution Boards A visual aid to be used by the coach for
each
players substitution.
Tactile Markings (Lines) A raised line which must be raised down
its
Centre. Height shall not exceed 0.003 metres at
any point.
Ten Seconds Timer One of the ITO’s. Duties described in the IBSA
ITO’s officials Manual.
Throw Any time the ball leaves a player’s hand with
the
intent to score.
Timer One of the ITO’s duties described in the ITO’s
Officials Manual
Unsportsmanlike Conduct Any action by a player, team or member of their
delegations that is contrary to the spirit of the
game.