FOOTBALL
PACE 2025
RULEBOOK
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OVERALL
PACE SECRETARY EVENT HEADS
COORDINATOR
ARMY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY , DIGHI , ALANDI ROAD , PUNE
FOOTBALL
mandatory rules
All members of the team must be currently enrolled as undergraduate students in
engineering college of all universities and other invited colleges except open
events.
The decision made by the referee's is final and must be accepted by all.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Bonafide documents.
Screenshot of the amount paid and
National ID -(Aadhar/Pan/Passport/Driving License).
College ID Card.
Marksheet of last semester.
Participants are required to present an original college ID card. No one will be
permitted to participate without a college ID card. If the ID card is lost for any
reason, the participant must present their original fee receipt slip with the college
stamp, which is mandatory.
Age Limit for Participation is below 25 Years, year down participants will not be
allowed to play in events.
Any misbehavior by the player towards the management team, faculties, referees,
or other participating teams may result in the cancellation of their participation.
No refunds will be provided under any circumstances. Any discrepancies in the
document verification process will result in disqualification from participation.
The PACE management team will provide first aid, but we will not be held
responsible for any injuries or accidents during the event.
Participants must arrive at the ground at least 30 minutes before the scheduled
time.
Any team misbehaving with opponents, organizing team members or referee during
the event, will lead to severe complications and will be disqualified. The decision of
the pace organizing team will be final.
Prize money is subject to change depending on the number of teams participating.
No Alumni team will be allowed to participate in the event.
NOTE:- All final rights are reserved with the organizing team.
FOOTBALL
6-a side (boys)
A team should consist of 6 playing players and maximum of 3
reserved players.
The game will consist of two halves of duration (12+3 extra) min
each
Rolling substitutions are allowed.
No offside rule.
No throw-ins allowed. Outside kicks have to be taken.
Only one-step penalties are allowed
The player who receives a red card will be eliminated for the next
match. In case of a tie, the winner will be decided on a penalty
shootout (3 penalties each team).
The referee’s decision would be final. In case of any dispute, the
captain/coach can contact the event head
The final decision lies with the organizing committee and no
arguments will be entertained.
Goals scored directly from outside the designated goal area will
not be counted as valid goals.
E V E N T H E A D :
DIVYA KUMARI(7310657989) JOSES RAI(7019638799)
FOOTBALL
6-a side (girls)
A team must have a minimum of 6 players on the field and can have up to 3
players as substitutes.
The game will be divided into two halves, each lasting 8 minutes with an
additional 2 minutes of extra time.
It is permissible to make 3 rolling substitutions.
No offside rule.
Throw-ins are not permitted. Players must take outside kicks to resume
play when the ball goes out of bounds.
Only one-step penalty kicks are allowed when a team is awarded a penalty
kick.
If a player receives a red card, they will be suspended for the next match
If the game ends in a tie, the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout
consisting of three penalty kicks for each team
Each match requires a result i.e. no draws.
The referee's decision is final. If there is a disagreement, the team
captain/coach may contact the event head for clarification.
The organizing committee has the final say in any disputes, and no
arguments will be entertained.
Goals scored directly from outside the designated goal area will not be
counted as valid goals.
E V E N T H E A D :
DIVYA KUMARI(7310657989) JOSES RAI(7019638799)
FOOTBALL
11-a side (BOYS)
A team should have 11 players on the field and may FOOTBALL
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reserves.
The game will consist of two halves, each lasting 15 minutes,
with extra time if necessary
Substitutions are limited to a maximum of 5 per team.
A player who receives a red card will be suspended for the next
game.
If the game ends in a tie, the winner will be decided by a penalty
shootout.
The referee's decision is final. If there is a dispute, the captain/
coach may contact the event head, but the organizing committee
has the ultimate authority.
The organizing committee has the final say, and no arguments or
appeals will be entertained.
E V E N T H E A D :
DIVYA KUMARI(7310657989) JOSES RAI(7019638799)
squash
[boys and girls]
Team must consist of 3 players or 5 players max (no team with 4 players
will be registered).
All matches will be best of 3 games. Only finals best of 5.
The standard international rules will apply, with the exception that if a
player hits an opponent with the ball, the striker will receive a stroke but
also be given a warning. If the same player repeats this action, they will
be disqualified from the entire game.
Although players are required to appeal for let and stroke during
gameplay, the ultimate decision will be made by the referee.
Players have to carry their own rackets.
While players are permitted to bring their own ball for practice purposes,
the match ball will be provided by us. All games will be Knockout type.
The referee will have the ultimate decision-making authority in the event
of any disputes.
Players should make every effort to avoid hitting their opponents with
their racket. If the striker makes contact with their opponent, they will
receive a maximum of 2 warnings. If the same player repeats this action
for a 3rd time, they will be disqualified from the game.
E V E N T H E A D :
HARENDER SINGH(7720053428) NIKITA CHAUDHARY(9352849559)
squash
note:
ITS AN OPEN EVENT FOR ALL:
CATEGORIES:
MEN’S TEAM EVENT
MEN’S & WOMEN’S SINGLES
individual event [boy or girl]
Matches will be of best of three games.
Semi final and final will be best of 5 games.
Knockout type matches.
Carry your own racquets and ball for practice.
Match ball will be provided for match only.
Final decision will be referee’s decision.
Non- marking shoes are compulsory.
Fair play and decorum should be maintained during play /event/
matches.
E V E N T H E A D :
HARENDER SINGH(7720053428) NIKITA CHAUDHARY(9352849559)
BASKETBALL
[BOYS]
Each team must have a minimum of eight
players to participate in the event.
The game will be divided into four
quarters, each lasting 10 minutes.
Only engineering college teams will be
eligible for participation.
All players will be required to verify
their college ID cards.
The referee's decisions will be final and
cannot be contested.
[girls]
Team consists of 5 players.
Total game duration will be 28+3+6+3
minutes.
Each quarter will be of 7 minutes, 3 minutes
break after first & third quarter, 6 mins
break after half time.
E V E N T H E A D :
NITIN JAKHAL(8690587289) ASHI SINGH(6239695845)
CRICKET
[GENERAL RULES]
The matches will utilize tennis balls.
The wicket keeper will not be permitted to
wear gloves during play
The tournament will operate under a
knockout format, with teams being eliminated
after losing a single match.
All participants must wear track pants and
shoes during play.
In the event of a tie, the winner will be
decided by a super over.
Teams are required to arrive and report to
the designated location 15 minutes prior to
the start of their scheduled match time.
Failure to arrive on time may result in a
reduction of the team's allotted overs.
All other relevant rules and regulations will
be explained to the participants prior to the
start of play. GENERAL RULES
E V E N T H E A D :
CHARAN (8523846334) MUSKAN (7357016673)
CRICKET
[BOYS]
With the exception of the semi-finals and
finals, all matches will be 12 overs long with
a 4-over powerplay. Each team is allowed a
maximum of 2 bowlers to bowl 3 overs each,
and substitutions can be made after the
powerplay.
The semi-finals and finals will be 15 overs
long with a 5- over powerplay. Each team is
allowed up to 5 bowlers to bowl 3 overs
each, and substitutions can be made after
the powerplay.
After the powerplay, teams may make
substitutions as needed.
[girls]
Girls team will have 7 players only. It is
tennis ball tournament .
All matches will be knock out CRICKET
Matches other than semi-finals and finals
will be of 7 overs ...and max one bowler
can bowl 3 overs.
Semi finals and finals will be of 10 overs
....and max two bowlers can bowl 3 overs
each
E V E N T H E A D :
CHARAN (8523846334) MUSKAN (7357016673)
VOLLEYBALL
[boys and girls]
Team should consist of all engineering course students from the same
institute.
Team should consist of maximum 12 players.
Flagrant fouls involving unsportsmanlike conduct will lead to player/team
disqualification as per the officials' decision.
No valuables, or accessories (other than sports non-apparel) will be allowed
during gameplay.
Teams are liable to disqualification against breach of disciplinary conduct.
Each team can request a maximum of 2 time-outs and 6 substitutions per
set.
There must be a completed rally between two separate substitution requests
by the same team.
Time-out requests must be made by showing the corresponding hand signal
when the ball is out of play and before the whistle for service.
All requested time-outs last for 30 seconds.
In case of any doubts, FIVB rules will be considered, though the referee's
and organizer's decision shall be final and binding upon all candidates after
which no further requests shall be entertained.
Rotation is compulsory in the game and faults will be penalized.
E V E N T H E A D :
LUCKY (8949082546) TANISHA (9419604895)
lawn tennis
It is an individual event. All the rules for boys and girls will be same.
The scoring will adhere to the ITA standards, utilizing a 15- 30-40 game
system with advantage-based deuce scoring.
All matches will consist of one set, and if the set score is tied at 6-6, a
one-game tiebreaker will occur according to ITA regulations
Each college or institution must declare their player seeds, although this
is an individual event. All players from one college or institution must be
present collectively on match day to ensure an orderly process.
If a team violates Rule 4 without prior notice to the event heads, they
will forfeit the match. However, if the team provides prior notice with a
reasonable excuse, the matches may be rescheduled, depending on the
other teams involved
Players have the option to serve overhead or underhand without penalty,
but foot faults will be considered.
If any individual found misbehaving with other teams or campus staff
during the event will face severe consequences, including
disqualification.
E V E N T H E A D :
ADITYA SINGH DEOPA(9175920836) MUSKAN KUMARI (8852872757)
lawn tennis
All other rules are to be referred from the ITA rulebook.
Players are rewarded with a Let Point if there are any unintentional
hindrances during play caused by the audience or other factors outside
the players' control.
A missed strike on the ball during service will be deemed a fault.
However, if the player attempts to catch the ball in their hand and
serves it again, it will not be considered a fault. Any failure to hit the
ball before it touches the ground or contact between the body and ball
after the toss will be considered a fault, unless the player catches the
ball.
A Let Service shall be awarded for any case as listed if it does not apply
to any case in Rule above:-
The ball touches the net and lands in the correct service box
according to the location of the server
There is a distraction from the audience
The opposing player has appealed ‘not ready’ before the server hits
the ball.
E V E N T H E A D :
ADITYA SINGH DEOPA (9175920836) MUSKAN KUMARI (8852872757)
BADMINTON
[EVENTS]
MEN’S TEAM EVEN
WOMEN’S TEAM EVEN
MIXED DOUBLES EVENT
Non-marking shoes are compulsory.
All registered team members must be from the same college and carry
ID cards to the tournament & provide them on demand.
Matches will be of knock-out format.
Prelim matches will consist of 3 sets with 15 points each.
Semi finals and finals will consist of 3 sets with 21 points each.
Matches will be played with YONEX mavis 350.
Men’s team consists of a minimum of 5 players.
Women’s teams consist of a minimum of 2 players.
In men's team events two players will be allowed to repeat (i.e. one
single and one double).
Same in the case of women's team events
E V E N T H E A D :
MOHIT BAGARIA(9462001499) DIVYANSHI MISHRA(8305151263)
BADMINTON
Men’s team event will consist of:
1st singles
2nd singles
1st doubles
3rd singles
2nd double
Women’s team event will consist of:
1st singles
1st doubles
2nd single
For team events team must submit their seeding to the referee 10
minutes prior to the match & no changes can be made henceforth.
The referee’s decision will be the final judgement.
E V E N T H E A D :
MOHIT BAGARIA(9462001499) DIVYANSHI MISHRA(8305151263)
KABADDI
The tournament will adhere to the rules of the Pro Kabaddi League.
Each team must consist of 7+5 members; teams with fewer members will
be eliminated.
The maximum weight limit for each player is 85kg, and those exceeding it
will be eliminated.
If any discrepancies are found during the document verification process,
the player in question will be disqualified.
If a player from the playing 7 faces verification issues, the entire team
will be disqualified.
Matches will have a duration of 20 minutes, split into two equal halves of
10 minutes each, with a 5-minute break in between. The semi-finals and
finals may have longer match durations
Each team can request a maximum of two timeouts per half, each lasting
for 20 seconds.
Every match in the tournament will have a do-or-die raid system.
Teams are permitted to make a maximum of 5 substitutions per match with
the referee permission
If a match ends in a tie, each team will be given 5 do-or-d ie raids, with the
balk line being considered as the bonus line.
If there is still a tie after these raids, the golden raid rule will be applied.
EVENT H E A D :
ROHIT SINGH (9468872734)
TABLE TENNIS
Events:
Boys (singles)
Girls (singles)
Boys (team)
Girls (team)
In team event there will be 3 singles (if required reverse singles
also).
For team event Maximum players: 5 Minimum players: 3
Knockout matches will be best of 3. 5. Semi-final and final will be
best of 5.
Each set will be of 11 points.
Teams must report 30 min before their match.
International rules will be applicable.
Final decision will be referee’s decision.
Prize may vary depending on the participation.
E V E N T H E A D :
PRIYANSHU(7733946427) NIHARIKA(7382380091)
CHESS
[GAME SPECIFICATIONS]
The men's team will consist of 3 players (with an additional player as a
substitute).
The time format will be a minimum of 15+10 minutes, but may vary based on
the number of teams.
If there is a tie between teams, a single player from each team will
participate in an Armageddon match (White- 5 minutes, Black- 4 minutes)
to determine the winner.
The order of team seedings will remain constant throughout the
tournament, with substitutions allowed. 2nd illegal move results in the
losing gam
[RULES]
The game will be forfeited by the player upon making a second illegal move.
Strict adherence to the touch and move rule is required; if a player
touches an opponent's piece, they must take it
If a player arrives late, their time will start upon the opponent's request.
After making a move, a player must stop their clock with the same hand. It
is not allowed to hold a finger over the button or to "hover" above it
If a player's phone rings during a game, they will forfeit upon the
opponent's request.
If the initial position of the pieces is found to be incorrect during a game, it
will be cancelled, and a new game will be played.
E V E N T H E A D S :
ARYAN(8683820953) SUSHREE ARPITA(9937993525)
CHESS
[note]
All the other rules will be according to the FIDE rules and during any
disputes the final decision/ call shall be made by the arbiter.
[GIRLS]
It will be an individual event. The time format will be a minimum of
15+10 minutes, but may vary based on the number of participants.
If there is a tie between an individual, then an Armageddon match
(White- 5 minutes, Black- 4 minutes) to determine the winner.
Only 2 illegal move are allowed 3rd illegal move will result in losing
the gam
E V E N T H E A D S :
ARYAN(8683820953) SUSHREE ARPITA(9937993525)
committee
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