Match Format

• Tug-of-War shall consist of 10 person teams.
  
• Matches will be best of three in semi finals and finals only.
  
• Matches will be knockout – winners advance only.
• Teams will be Zila-based. See detailed schedule for number of teams per Zila
  

Rules and Regulations – Tug of War

The object of the event is to pull the center flag across your goal (starting) line.

1. During the pull, team members may not cross the side line.
2. Spectator and coaches may not cross the side lines.
3. Team members must remain on their feet. Allowances will be made for knees touching or competitors falling down, provided they immediately return to their feet.
4. Spikes or cleats are not allowed. Synthetic turf shoes may be worn or a player may compete bare foot.
5. Gloves cannot be worn.
6. There will be no substitution of competitors once the event begins.
7. Team captains will flip a coin before each match to determine sides

There will be a maximum of two (2) minute rests between successive pulls for any team.

Nazim Sports will be overall responsible to handle any disputes.

Games will begin on time – teams that are late may be disqualified.

Please clarify any item before the beginning of a match. During the match, the final decision will be the referees.