[Cyberguy34000]

Well this year we've got an open field, line right down the center, poofballs, and thousands of teens itching for some competition. Everything you need for...

Aim High Dodge-Ball!

Everything is there for an awesome dodgeball tournament, all that we need is about an hour of field time. It's very similar to normal dodgeball, except that teams start off on the ramps, you've got a two-minute time limit, and you can revive players by shooting goals. Here are the rules I'm thinking of...

Winning
The winning alliance is the one that has the most players on the field at the end of the match.

Game Length:
Exactly two minutes, signaled and timed by the referee.

Players:
Two alliances, each alliance with 4 representatives from 3 teams, for a total of 12 players on each alliance. Alliance/Team makeup is random and permanent, lasting for the entire tournament.

Gameplay:
At the beginning of a match, each alliance will start with their players on their alliance ramp/platform. At the start signal, each alliance will rush to 12 poofballs lined up on the dividing line, and try to chuck the poof balls at opponents. On being hit by a poofball thrown by an opponent, the player is ejected, and must leave the field. Balls that have bounced, or have been caught by the player do not count. Players must stay behind the dividing line, or be ejected.

If a player successfully scores a goal in a far corner goal, or in the far center while standing on their alliance ramp/platform, an ejected player from that alliance may return to the field.

Tournament Structure:
Single Elimination Tournament. Eg for a regional of 48 teams, there would be a max of 16 alliances, and up to 15 matches. 8 - 4 - 2 - 1 = 15 Matches

Assuming each match takes 4 minutes, with 2 minutes for play, and 2 minutes for setup, the entire tournament could take only an hour. Perhaps the final match could be delayed and played just before the FRC final match?

Prizes:
The regional alliance champions will receive 3 Golden (spray-painted) Poofballs, one for each team.


So anyways. What do you guys think? Would your team be willing to participate? Suggestions for rules? Post away!