Rogers United Soccer is pleased to host our 1st ever Dodgeball tournament!  This is something different and outside of our core soccer program offerings, but heck - dodgeball is FUN!  

We need an even number of teams per age group, minimum of 4 teams, six teams maximum to be able to host this FUN event,  In the course we do not receive the minimum requirement of teams per age group, we will issue a full refund.

Program	Schedule	Registration
Dodgeball Tournament	Gather 6 friends and create a team!    This is a Coed-Ed League: Teams need to be mixed genders. We are offering three age group brackets: Youth:  Ages 10 to 12 Teens:  Ages  13 to 17 Adults:  18 plus Date:  Sunday, December 14th, 2025 Times:  This is based on a six team maximum and can change. Please be flexible on your commitment if you register. Final bracket times will be posted December 8th                  Youth:  12:00 PM to 2:00 PM                  Teens:  2:15 PM to 4:15PM                  Adults: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM   Location:  The RITZ (Rogers Indoor Training Zone) Address:  12115 43rd St NE, suite B, St. Michael, MN 55376 REGISTRATIN DEADLINE:  DECEMBER 7TH AT MIDNIGHT! Cost: $50 per team Format: 6v6 (six players maximum per team) 7 minute games double elimination bracket	Register

DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT RULES

THE TEAM: The game shall be played between two teams of 6 players.

THE FIELD: The games will be played indoors at the RITZ. The playing field shall be the boundary of the walls, divided into two (2) equal sections by a center boundary line.

THE EQUIPMENT: The official ball used in tournament will be an 8 1/4” rubber-coated foam ball. Participants must wear shoes, shirts and pants/shorts.

THE GAME: The object of the game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them “OUT”. This may be done by:

1. Hitting an opposing player with a thrown ball.
2. Catching a ball thrown by your opponent before it touches the ground or back wall (including deflected balls).
3. Causing an opponent to drop a live ball because of contact by another thrown live ball. (Usually occurs when a ball is being used as a shield to block a thrown ball.)
4. If a person deflects a thrown ball with another ball, they cannot get out (even if they are hit by the deflected ball). If someone catches the deflected ball, the person throwing the ball is out.
5. If a team has more players and all the balls, they will have 10 seconds to throw a ball, or a player will be eliminated.
6. Any ball hitting the back wall is dead (as if it hit the floor). If a ball hits you, then the wall you are out. If the ball hits the wall, then you, it is a dead ball. A ball laying on the floor shall be considered part of the floor.

Game begins by placing the dodgeballs along the center line. Players then take a position at their back-end line. Following a signal by the official, teams may approach the centerline to retrieve the balls. Sliding IS NOT permitted. This signal officially starts the contest.

RUSH RULE: Every ball retrieved at the opening rush must first be taken to the back wall before it may be legally thrown at an opponent. Sliding is not permitted; you must approach the center line under control. If you cross the line, you are out.

WINNING THE GAME: The first team to legally eliminate all opposing players will be declared the winner. A 7-minute time limit has been established for each game. If neither team has been eliminated at the end of the 7 minutes, the team with the greater number of players remaining will be declared the winner. All balls are dead (even if they are in the air) when the 7-minute horn sounds. In the case of an equal number of players remaining after regulation, a 3-minute sudden-death overtime period will be played. Three-on-three, first man out.

RULE ENFORCEMENT: Players will be expected to rule whether they were eliminated by a legal hit. All contests will be supervised by one field referee. THE FIELD REFEREE DECISION IS FINAL – NO EXCEPTIONS.

MATCH PLAY: Double elimination bracket

CODE OF CONDUCT: Anyone in violation of this code of conduct as declared by the tournament personnel will be disqualified from the tournament without refund and will leave the premises immediately.

1. Understand, appreciate and abide by the rules of the game.
2. Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials and volunteer staff.
3. Respect your opponent and congratulate them in a courteous manner following each match whether in victory or defeat.
4. Be responsible for your actions and maintain self-control.
5. Do not taunt or bait opponents and refrain from using foul or abusive language.6. No tobacco products or alcohol are permitted inside the RITZ