Beach Sepaktakraw

Rules and Regulations

1. THE COURT
1.1. Area of 14.4m (7.2m X7.2m each side of the court) x 6.5m free
from all obstacles up to the height of 8 m measured from the floor
surface. The surface of the court must be beach sand.
1.2. The width of the lines bounding the court should not be more than
0.04m measured and drawn inwards from the edge of the court
measurements. A tape or rope can be used to be the boundary lines.
All the boundary lines should be drawn at least 3.0m away from all
obstacles.
1.3. The Centerline of 0.02m should be drawn equally dividing the right
and left court.
2. THE POST
2.1. The posts shall be 1.55m (1.45m for women) in height from the
ground and shall be sufficiently firm to maintain high net tension. It
should be made from very strong materials and shall not be more
0.04m in radius.
2.2. The posts shall be erected or placed firmly 0.3m away from the
sideline and in line with the Centerline.
3. THE NET
3.1. The net shall be made of fine ordinary cord or nylon with 0.06m to
0.08m mesh. The net shall be 0.7m in width and not shorter than
6.50m in length and taped at 0.05m from tape double at the top and
sideline, called boundary tape.
3.2. The net shall be edged with 0.05m tape double at the top and the
bottom of the net supported by a fine ordinary cord or nylon cord that
runs through the tape and strain over and flush with the top of the
posts. The top of the net shall be 1.52m (1.42m for women) in height
from the center and 1.55m (1.45m for women) at the posts.
4. THE SEPAKTAKRAW BALL
4.1. The Sepaktakraw ball shall be spherical having 12 holes, 20
intersections. It shall be made of synthetic fibre of one woven layer
covering with synthetic rubber. The circumference shall not be less
than 0.40m and not more than 0.44m. The weight before play shall not
be less than 170 gm and not more than 200 gm for men and women.
4.2. All world, international, regional competitions sanctioned by ISTAF,
including but not limited to, the Olympic Games, World Games,
Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and Sea Games, must be played
with ISTAF approved sepaktakraw balls.
5. THE PLAYERS
5.1. A team comprises four players and two reserves. The game is
played by two “REGU’s” consisting of four players (per team) on each
side. 5.2. The player serving will position himself behind the baseline of
the court. Any one of the four players can execute the serve.
5.3. The other three players shall be in their respective court.
6. PLAYER’S ATTIRE
6.1. The players are allowed to wear anything besides jeans, long
pants, and as long as the attire is decent. It is forbidden for players to
wear anything that endanger themselves or their opponents during the
game.
6.2. Players wearing earrings, chains, watches and any other form of
accessories are not allowed to play in the court.
6.3. For women swimming costume is allowed but shorts or bermudas
must be worn to overlap the costume. Recommended apparels are: -
• Jerseys
• T-Shirt,
• Singlet
• Round neck shirts
• Bermudas
• Shorts
• Tights
• Caps
• Sunglasses or Visors
• Goggles
6.1. The players are permitted to use sun visors, goggles and caps to
protect their eyes from the sun.
6.2. The entire apparel of a player is regarded as part of his/her body
6.3. The regu captain is identified with a marking or an armband on the
left arm.)
6.4. Anything that helps to speed the ball or movement of a player is
not allowed
7. SUBSTITUTION
7.1. Substitution of a player is allowed at any time on request made by
the Team Manager to the Official Referee when the ball is not in play.
7.2. Each “Regu” is allowed to make one substitution per set only.
7.3. A Player who has been sent off by Referee during a match may be
substituted, provided no substitution has been made.
7.4. Any player having played in the starting line-up or as a substitute
in the current game is not allowed to play again.
7.5. Any “Regu” having less than 4 players will not be allowed to
continue the game and will be considered as having lost.
8. OFFICIALS
For International Tournaments, the game shall be managed by the
following officials:
i) 2 Technical Delegates
ii) 6 Jury
iii) 1 Official referee (Seated behind the referee’s chair) 2 Referees (1
Referee seated in an elevated position and the other also seated in
elevated position to help the referee.)
iv) 2 Linesmen Standing at the baseline facing the Referee
8.1. Two technical delegates to the Sea Games, Asian Games and
World Championships and any other international competitions that
are sanctioned by ISTAF. The expenses of the Technical Delegates
involving round trip air tickets, accommodations, meals and allowances
of US$75.00 per day shall be paid by the organizing committee. The
host country must guarantee proper accreditation for technical
delegates who have been appointed. The technical delegates must be
allowed to inspect the competition venue, facilities and equipment to
insure that they conform to ISTAF regulations.
8.2. ISTAF Members Jury of Appeals – 4 members to be appointed to a
Jury of Appeal to any ISTAF sanctioned competitions including Asian
Games, Sea Games and other International and Continental
competitions sanctioned by ISTAF. The host country shall provide
accommodations, meals and internal transportation during the
competition period. Members of the Jury shall be paid US$20.00 per
day for their services. Two (2) members of the Jury of Appeal are to be
appointed by the host country of whom one of them is the technical
committee chairman and shall act as the chairman of the Jury of
Appeal. As for the other member of the Jury of Appeal from the host
country, he will act as secretary without vote.
8.3. International Referees
8.3.1. When hosting any Sepaktakraw competition sanctioned by ISTAF
including World Championship, SEA & ASIAN Games, Continental &
Regional Championships, International Competitions it is incumbent
upon the host nation to ensure that at least (2) International Referees
approved by the referees committee are in attendance to officiate the
tournament.
8.3.2. The Chairman of the referee committee or his representatives
shall be appointed by ISTAF to oversee the officiating of ISTAF
sanctioned competition. The host shall provide. Economy the round trip
air-tickets, accommodation, meals and internal transportation during
the period of competitions and shall pay US$30.00 per day for their
services.
8.3.3. The host nation shall provide economy round trip air-tickets,
accommodation, meals and internal transportation during the period of
competitions and shall pay the appointed referees a stipend of
US$30.00 per day for their services
9. THE TOSS AND WARM UP
9.1. Before commencing the game, the Referee will toss a coin or disc
and the side winning the toss will choose side or service. The side that
loses the toss will abide with the decision. The side winning the toss
shall “warm-up” first for 2 minutes followed by the other “Regu”. Only
5 persons are allowed to move freely in the court with the official ball.
10. POSITION OF PLAYERS DURING SERVICE
10.1. At the start of play, the players of both “Regu’s” must be in their
respective courts in a ready position.
10.2. The Player serving the ball must have both feet outside the base
line.
10.3. The other three players shall be within their side of the court and
remain in one spot, while ‘serve’ is being made.
10.4. The opponent or receiving Regu is free to be anywhere within its
court.
11. START OF PLAY AND SERVICE
11.1. The “Regu” that chooses “service” shall start the match.
11.1.2. Once the Referee calls the score, the player doing the service
will toss the ball in the air and kicks the ball over to the opponent. The
ball can be kicked in any manner using the foot. If the Tekong throws
the ball before the Referee calls the score, it shall be a re-throw and a
warning will be given to the thrower. The serve can be executed
anywhere along the baseline.
11.1.3. During the service, as soon as the Tekong kicks the ball, all the
players are allowed to move about freely in their respective courts.
11.1.4. The service is valid if the ball passes over the net, whether it
touches the net or not, and inside the boundary of the two net tapes
and boundary lines of the opponent’s court.
12. FAULT
12.1. The Serving Side During Service
12.1.1. The “Tekong” plays about with the ball (bumping, giving to
other player, etc.) after the call of score has been made by the
Referee.
12.1.2. The “Inside” player lifts his feet or steps on the line or crosses
over or touches the net while throwing the ball.
12.1.3. The “Tekong” does not kick the ball on the service throw.
12.1.4. The ball touches his own player before crossing over the
opponent court.
12.1.5. The ball goes over the net but falls outside the court.
12.1.6. The ball does not cross to the opponent side.
12.1.7. The tekong foot touches the baseline or any other markings in
the court before he kicks the ball to serve.
12.1.8. A player uses his hand or hands, or any other parts of his arm
or arms to facilitate the execution of a kick even if the hand or arm
does not directly touches the ball, but it touches
other objects or surfaces instead when doing so.
12.2. For Both Regus During The Game
12.2.1. Stepping on the centre line (except during a follow through)
12.2.2. Any player who touches the ball on the opponent side.
12.2.3. Any part of player’s body crosses over into opponent’s court
whether above or under the net except during the followthrough of the
ball.
12.2.4. Playing the ball more than 3 times in succession.
12.2.5. The ball touches the arm.
12.2.6. Stopping or holding the ball under the arm, between the legs or
body.
12.2.7. Any part of the body or player’s outfits touches the net or the
post or the Referee’s chairs or falls into the opponent’s side.
12.2.8. The ball touches any objects.
12.2.9. Any player who intentionally delays the game unnecessarily.
13. CHANGE OF SERVICE
13.1. Change of service is given when any fault is committed by the
serving side or the receiving side kills the return.
14. TIME OUT
14.1. The team manager or the Official Coach of each “Regu” can
request for one time out of one minute during the entire match, when
the ball is not in play. Only five persons are allowed to be at the base
line during the time out.
15. SCORING OF POINTS
15.1. A point is given to the Regu when its opponent have committed
any fault
16. SCORING SYSTEM
16.1. The winning point for the match is a maximum of 21 points 16.2.
The change of side shall occur whereby one Regu has reaches 11
points
17. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PLAY
17.1. The Referee can suspend play temporarily in the event of
obstructions, disturbances or any injury to a player who needs
immediate treatment, for not more than 5 minutes.
17.2. An injured player is allowed up to 5 minutes injury time-out. If
after 5 minutes, the player is unable to continue, a substitution must
be made. If the injured player’s team has already made a substitution,
the match will be declared a forfeit in favor of the opposing team.
17.3. In the course of such suspension, all players are not allowed to
leave the court
18. DISCIPLINE
18.1. Every player must abide by the rules of the game.
18.2. Only the Captain of the “Regu” is allowed to approach the
Referee during the game.
18.3. Players are not allowed to wear any jewelry or accessories e.g.
earrings, chains, watches etc. in the court.
19. PENALTY
19.1. Players disobeying rules will be penalised by the Referee
19.1.1. Showing dissent by words or action towards any officials, with
regards to any decision and to any players or spectators
19.1.2. Using foul or abusive language to any officials, players or
spectator
19.1.3. To take any improper step or action in order to influence any
decision made by the officials
19.1.4. To leave the court without the permission of the Referee
19.1.5. To commit ungentlemanly conduct
19.1.6. To disobey orders and rules of play
The Referee may use one of the following cards:
Yellow Card - Caution
Red Card - Expulsion
Red card shall be given to the following offences committed
“INTENTIONALLY”
19.1.1. Persist in misconduct after receiving a caution
19.1.2. Violent conduct (eg. Striking, kicking the opponent, spitting,
etc)
19.1.3. Using foul or abusive language Note: Any player who is shown
the Red Card shall be sent off the court and disciplinary action shall be
taken against him. The Player concerned shall not be
allowed to play in any game until sanction has been made.
19.2. Fouls and misconduct are penalized as follows: Disciplinary
Sanctions –
19.2.1. Cautionable Offences A player is cautioned and shown the
yellow card if he commits any of the following six offences:
19.2.1.1. Is guilty of unsporting behavior by the display of such action
that can be reasonably regarded as either a mitigated or unmitigated
violation of the norms of sporting ethics, which can be considered as
having or will have a detrimental effect on the proper conduct of the
match as a whole.
19.2.1.2. Shows dissent by word or action.
19.2.1.3. Persistently infringes the Laws of the Game.
19.2.1.4. Delays the restart of play.
19.2.1.5. Enters or re-enters the court without the referee’s
permission.
19.2.1.6. Deliberately leaves the court without the referee’s
permission.
19.3. Sending-off Offences A player is sent off and shown the red card
if he commits any of the
following five offences:
19.3.1. Is guilty of serious foul play.
19.3.2. Is guilty of violent conduct, including an act executed with
deliberate intent to cause injury to his opponent.
19.3.3. Spits at an opponent or any other person.
19.3.4. Using offensive or insulting or abusive language and/or
gestures.
19.4. A player who commits a cautionable offence either on or off the
court, whether directed towards opponent, team-mate, the referee,
and assistant referee or any other person, for which a yellow card is
awarded for each the offence committed is disciplined as follows:
19.4.1. Offence:
First Yellow Card: Penalty: Normal Caution
19.4.2. Offence :
Second Yellow Card received by the same player in
different matches, but in the same tournament.
Penalty:
a) One Match Suspension
19.4.3 Offence:
Third Yellow Card received after suspension for the first two Yellow
Cards in the tournament by the same player.
Penalty:
a) Two (2) Matches Suspension
b) A Fine of US$100 (One Hundred Dollars is to be paid by the club or
any other body the player represent in the match.
19.4.4 Offence:
Fourth Yellow Card
Yellow card received after two matches’ suspension for the earlier
Third Yellow Card in the same tournament by the same player.
Penalty:
Immediate suspension from playing in the next or subsequent matches
in any tournament sanctioned by relevant Sepaktakraw controlling
authority until a Disciplinary Committee is convened and a have been
reached on the matter.
19.4.5 Offence :
Two Yellow Cards received by the same player within the Same match.
Penalty:
b) Two (2) Matches Suspensionc) A Fine of US$100 (One Hundred
Dollars is to be paid by the
club or any other body the player represent in the match.
d) A Red Card will be given for a third disciplinary offence committed in
any other matches in the tournament.
19.5. A player who commits a sending-off offence either on or off the
court, whether directed towards opponent, team-mate, the referee,
and assistant referee or any other person, for which a red card is
awarded for each of the offence committed is disciplined according to
the nature of the offence committed is disciplined as follows:
Offence:
19.5.1 A Red Card
Penalty:
Send-Off from the game and immediate suspension from playing in
any tournament sanctioned by the relevant controlling authority for
Sepaktakraw until a Disciplinary Committee is convened and a decision
has been reached on the matter.
20. MISCONDUCT OF TEAM OFFICIALS
20.1. Disciplinary action will be taken against Team Officials or his
team for any misconduct or disturbances committed by the official or
team during a tournament whether in or outside the court.
20.2. Any team official who commits a misconduct or disturbances will
be immediately escorted out from the arena by the tournament
officials and the official referee and will also be immediately suspended
from being a team official, until a Disciplinary Committee is convened
and
a decision has been reached on the matter.
21. GENERAL
21.1. In the event of any question or any matter arising out of any
point, which is not expressly provided for in any of the rules of the
game, the decision of the Official Referee shall be final.
Note: To make the game more fun and interesting, Beach
Takraw can also be introduced as a mixed event where each
team comprises of two men and two women. Due to the height
of the post, which is 1.45m (for women event), only the women
players are allowed to spike and block during the game. The
men players can only serve and defend their side of the court.
The rules and regulations remain the same.
The amendments have been approved during
the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) Congress
on 12 December 2004, at Bangkok, Thailand.
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