Head of Delegation Manual - Special Olympics

SOWSG ATHENS 2011 HOD Manual – 2 nd edition
� Numbers must be of contrasting color.
� Numbers should be at least 15.24cm high.
� Numbers of contrasting color must be worn on the back of all uniforms at
all times. Players without numbers will be prohibited from playing.
� Shoes must be worn at all times. Official shoes must be made with either
canvas or leather uppers – or similar materials. No metal spikes permitted.
4. Points of Emphasis – Rules Conditions
� A regulation game will consist of seven innings. The game will be
considered complete if, after five full innings of play, one team leads the
other by 10 runs or more. The game shall last no longer than one and a
half hours.
� The second home plate rule will be used at these Games.
Table Tennis
1. Events Offered
Singles
Doubles
Mixed Doubles
2. Sport Uniform/Equipment
� Dress code must comply with International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)
rules.
Players and coaches must wear approved attire whenever they are in the
playing area.
� The players of a team taking part in a team match, and players of the
same Delegation forming a doubles pair, shall be dressed uniformly, with
the possible exception of socks and shoes.
� Playing attire with a badge or lettering on the front or side must be
contained within a total area of 64 sq. cm.
� Playing attire may have numbering or lettering on the back to identify a
player.
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