WDBF Rule Book Download

The National Dodgeball Festival will follow the rules as stated in the World Dodgeball Federation handbook with the following exceptions and information.

1. Games will be officiated by one referee.  Our referees are trained in the competitive leagues and will be visiting from London, Ottawa, Toronto, North Bay and Mississauga, Sarnia, Winnipeg, Quebec, the East Coast and beyond. Playoff A - gold medal games will have two officials where needed and able.
2. The most current rule book is posted on the bottom of this page. This will be updated February 1, 2023

The following changes have been made to our existing rule book for the 2023 National Dodgeball festival: They are located at thew bottom of the ., keep scrolling

PLEASE NOTE WHISTLES AND BUZZERS KILL ALL THROWS AND LIVE BALLS. THERE ARE NO LIVE BALLS AFTER A WHISTLE OR BUZZER. THIS COVERS ANY SECTION OF THE RULES PERTAINING TO LIVE BALLS AND THROWS OFF BEFORE A WHISTLE OR BUZZER.

2 Teams Tied - Follow procedure in order until the tie is broken

1. If two teams are tied, the head to head games determines the winner.  
2. The points for and against record in all games determines the winner. If still tied
3. Coin toss.​​
   

3 or more Teams Tied - Follow procedure in order until all ties are broken

1.  Head to head games determines the winner.  
2. The points for and against record between the tied teams.  If still tied ...
3. ​The points for and against record in all games.  If still tied ...
4. Coin toss​

If you wish to launch a protest, the fee is $20.  Your protest will be reviewed by the jury of appeal.  If you win your protest, the money is returned.   If you lose your protest, there is no refund.  The protest is launched electronically below and the monies are paid in cash.  Be sure to describe your protest accurately.

In the event of a transfer error by Pro Sports Management, the original google document shall be deemed correct.