Creativity Action Service

BRIS World Cup Rules & Guidelines

A CAS Activity initiated by Sophie F. and Melissa S.

Hi Everyone!

Our BRIS World Cup is almost ready to start! In case there is any confusion on what it is and how it will take place, here is a little overview of the activity. Comment below and questions or concerns!

The BRIS World Cup is our school’s imitation of the FIFA World Cup that happened this past summer. The BRIS World Cup will involve every student in each house (excluding 11^th grade as they are initiating this project). Each house will be split into two equal teams by us. We are aware that each house has an uneven amount of members; however, we have worked it out to make sure that each team will have equal skill levels and number of players on the field at all times. For example, only 7 players will be allowed on the field at all times. For teams that have more than 7 players, we will rotate the substitutes and make sure that each player has the same amount of game play. There will be 4 rounds of competition over a 4 week period. These games will be held during homeroom time/activities period on Wednesdays. The BRIS World Cup will start on the 12^th of November

• 12th November (QUARTER FINALS) – On this day, 2 fifteen minute games will be held. Each game will be between the two teams from the same house. After this week, one team from each house will be eliminated. We have done this so that any student who is injured/unwilling to play can be replaced by other students of their house for future games. 

• 19^th November (QUARTER FINALS) – On this day, 2 fifteen minute games will be held. Each game will be between the two teams from the same house. We have done this so that any student who is injured/unwilling to play can be replaced by other students of their house for future games. 

• No games will be held on November 26^th as we are on Thanksgiving Break

• 3^rd December (SEMI-FINALS) – On this day, 2 fifteen minute games will be held. Each game will be between two teams from different houses. After each game, one team will be eliminated and there will be two teams left for the finals.

• 10^th December (FINALS) – On this day, one thirty minute game will be held. This game will consist of the two winners from the previous week.

• If a player has shown exceptional sportsmanship, an extra point may be awarded.

•  If a player is showing violent/unsportsmanlike behavior, they will immediately be sent off the field.

• If team members show encouragement and each student has contact with the ball for equal amounts of time, an extra point may be awarded.

•  If a player does not pass the ball/show communication prior to a goal, a point may not be awarded.

• Additional rules may be implemented before the start of the tournament. These guidelines will also be posted in the class of each house advisor.

- Sophie Fraser
If students are not required to play on a certain day, they are report to their homeroom/proceed to other activities planned for that day. The following rules have been implemented to ensure fair game play:

·      Each team will be able to select a country to represent during this tournament. These countries must be selected by Monday, October 27^th. Once this has been completed, a final schedule will be posted in the classes of each house adviser. Also, we have designed T-Shirts for this event. T-Shirt order forms will be sent home by Monday, October 27^th. Please keep in mind that since we are on a tight schedule, T-Shirt order forms will have to be returned ASAP. Late order forms will have an additional charge. Students that have purchased our T-Shirts will be able to wear them ALL DAY on the Wednesdays which the World Cup is being held (as well as with jeans on Fridays. Students who choose to not purchase a T-Shirt are required to dress in their BRIS PE uniforms for the duration of their game on Wednesdays. In the weeks leading up to this World Cup, each team is encouraged to make chants/posters/decorations to cheer on their team!As usual, the winning team will be awarded points to the house they represent, as well as a secret prize! The runner-up team will also receive house points.