Masala Idli League 2023

Points Table

Match Scores

Schedule

The schedule is tentative and is subject to change as the league progresses. Captains will be notified of any changes.

Teams

League Format and Rules

Rules

Games will use the WFDF Rules of Ultimate 2021-2024 rules for the tournament.

Format

We'll have 7 v 7 games. In case of a tie-breaker (even after considering skill points), and time has exceeded, we can play 4v4 - race to 3.

Target

The game will be played until one of the team scores 9 points.

Game Duration

Games will be 50 minutes long - Soft cap at 45m & hard cap at 50m. Games will happen at BBFS (HAL) from 7:00 AM to 7:50 AM, and 8:00 AM to 8:50 AM.

Time cap 7 on 7

The time/soft cap occurs after 45 minutes of game time, if the target has not been reached. At the time cap, play continues till the completion of the current point. If no team has reached the target (9), one goal is added to the highest score to determine the time cap target. Play continues until one of the teams reaches this time cap target before hard stop (at 50min).
Hard Stop at 35 min, Team with the Highest Point Wins.

In case of a tie at hardstop, the team with the highest non-goal points wins. (See section below on Points)

Half time

There will be no half-time during the games.

Time outs

Each team has one time out of 2 minutes per game. The time cap does not affect the number of timeouts available to teams.

Captains

A team must have one designated captain and one designated spirit captain per game.

Accreditation

Teams are encouraged to get all of their players to take the WFDF standard accreditation, at least by the end of April. Points will be awarded to teams for this.

Teams & Time

Both teams are required to have 7 players on the line at the designated start time.

• Teams are given a grace period of 2 minutes to start the game.

• At the end of 2 minutes, if a team cannot have 7 players on the line, they lose a time-out.

• After that, for a delay of every two minutes, a team concedes 1 point to the other team (assuming they have their 7 players on the line).

• If both teams do not have 7 players on the line, one point is cut from the target (9 goals), for every two minutes.

• At the end of 20 minutes, if a team has not fielded 7 players, they must forfeit the game. If both teams were offending, they will both record a loss in the points table.

Time between pulls

Teams are encouraged to start the next point as quickly as they can. Rush back to the end-zone after each point, and aim to start within 60 seconds after a point has ended. These rules may be enforced, as we progress through the league.

Gender ratio (men:women)

7v7 game

The squads/teams have been divided to have a ratio of somewhere in between 5:2 and 4:3 of men:women, based on the number of sign-ups. Ideally, we would like an alternating 4:3 and 3:4 ratio, but based on the turnout on a given day, the captains can agree to play 4:3 constantly. Penalty for teams which don't have the ratio. Play with only 6 players, against 7 on the other team. 4:2 is allowed.

4v4 game

Ratio 2:2

Points will be awarded to teams in the following categories

• Win/Loss

  • 2 points for winning 7 v 7 game

  • 1 point for winning 4 v 4 game

• Skill-Play Points

  • Out of bounds pulls -0.5

  • No turnover offense point +1

  • Turnover and Score on first attempt +1

  • All touch score +1

Tournament format

Teams play 1 set of round robin games of 7v7.

After the round robin, teams will be reseeded and will play 2 Qualifier -

Qualifier 1 - 1v2 - Winner goes to Finals. Loser gets another chance to make it to the finals in Qualifier 2.

Eliminator 1 - 3v4 - Winner plays Qualifier 2. Loser has no chance to make it to the finals.

Qualifier 2 - 2v3 - Winner makes it to the finals.

Finals..

Team with the highest number of Skill Play Points in the league stage will be awarded a prize.

Previous Edition Rules

• Rules for the 2022 league are here

• Rules for the 2019 League are here

• Rules for the 2017 League are here

FAQ

• I just attended two sessions. Is it ok for me to join the league?

Hell yeah! You must! The idea of this league is to give everyone a chance to play some competitive Ultimate in an safe and familiar environment that will help everyone learn and grow.

• I will be out of town for next two weeks. Can I still play?

Yes, we specifically ask for the availability of players to let teams plan their line-ups and strategy accordingly. We understand that not everyone can be available every weekend for the next couple of months, and teams will adjust accordingly. In extreme cases, the league schedule can also be adjusted.

• Can I also get one of my friend to join the league now?

Yes, please do! It would be nice if they can join some sessions during the week, but just coming for the league is fine too.

• Can I come only for the league and not come on the weekdays?

Yes, that’s totally cool! But, eventually you may get so hooked to Ultimate that you want to come back on weekdays too.

• I’m not fit enough to play in a tournament. What do I do?

Join the league! Hopefully, participating in the league will inspire you to improve your fitness, along with getting a little help from your teammates and friends.

• I played ultimate long back and stopped playing. Can I come anyway?

HELL YEAH! JUSHT YOU COME BACK!