4.9 PROTEST

4.9.1 PROTEST AGAINST TEAM: -A team shall lodge protest against the over age player if the team has sufficient reasons to believe so. The protest in such a case must be lodged in writing.

4.9.2 PROTEST AGAINST REFEREE, OFFICAL: -A protest must be lodged immediately upon occurrence of any major dispute or within 30 minutes after the game.

4.9.3 PROTEST AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE GAME: -PROTEST against any decision of the game must be lodged in writing.

4.9.4 PROTEST FEES: -The protest fee of Rs. 500 is to be paid along with the written protest.

4.10 CORRECTABLE ERRORS: -An official (commissioner and two referee) may correct an error immediately when the notices and error. They may stop the game, check the proceeding and must sign on correction of error. This includes correction of errors on the score sheet.

5 ORGANIZATIONS
Necessity is the mother of invention. In today s world, fierce competition has become the norm of the day. This has given impetus to invent new games which not only try the physical strength and endurance but also the competitive skill and expertise of the participants in hitherto untried ways. This very competition has created the necessity to invent and has inspired the organizers to introduce a new game. New talents and hitherto unexplored qualities of the players come to fore because of the introduction of new forms of healthy competition.

5.1 EDUCATION IMPORTANCE OF COMPETITION: -As in academics, exams are held periodically to test the knowledge and memory of a student, so also competitions help in deciding the agility, skill, knowledge, team spirit and general expertise of the player and the team. As such competitions play a very important role in society as a whole.

5.2 BENEFITS OF TOURNAMENTS AND GAME
Following are a few of the benefits, which are gained due to competitions.
Ø Entertainment
Ø Many good players and teams come together and can exchange their views.
Ø The best team can be decided in the tournament
Ø Citizen in general and student in particular, develop a liking for the game.
Ø Participants get a chance to show their talents as also their acquired skill.
Ø Competitions help in selecting the best player in national and international tournaments.
Ø All the concerned participants viz. umpires, referee, players etc. get good experience and wider exposure.
Ø Holding more and more tournaments can rectify any shortfalls or lacunae.
Ø Petty differences like caste, creed, religion etc. Are easily forgotten and the team plays as one unit. This solidarity extends in the society as a whole and the entire nation is benefited
Ø Competitions help the individual participant get a better perspective of life as a whole and he is better equipped to face the challenges of day-to-day life.
Ø The games today have become very competitive and advanced. As such new techniques and sophisticated equipment are put to use to enhance the performance of the teams. This gives rise to development of hi-tech gadgets. Intellectuals, engineers, technicians, doctors, physiotherapists, industrialists etc. Devote more time to exercise their specialized knowledge for the betterment of the game.
Ø A very important aspect of holding a competition in a town is that it automatically brings the town on to the international map and it a place of tourist interest. This not only help the locals but also help the entire nation in earning foreign exchange, the best example of this is the recently held world football cup tournaments in Japan and Korea.
Ø With the ever increasing menace of drug abuse and other unwanted influences on the school going children, more and more parent have become sports conscious. They would much prefer their child spending his time on the playground rather then anywhere else. Sports activities not only help to build physical strength but also make the individual mentally and emotionally strong.
Ø However the present scenario is not at all encouraging. One feels distressed to read about match fixing or the players convicted for doping and drug abuse. Winning at any cost and by any means has become the priority of these tournaments. Winning of course is a reason for participation, but it should be on the strength of skill and expertise of the team and not with the help of such unwanted indulgences.

5.3 HOLDING THE TOURNAMENT: -Here it is proposed to discuss the modalities and the organizational setup one has to consider before holding a tournament. Organizing a tournament is a gigantic affair. It is a team of organizers, which includes the sports committee’s; national and state level federations, the government authorities and a team of dedicated volunteers. Even and Inter class tournament requires meticulous preparation. Well planned, and well-executed tournaments gat a lot of publicity and this also generates a lot of interest in the game. Considering the scope of the tournament, the purpose and the geographical spread of the participants, organizing begins with a lot of groundwork. One has to be doubly sure that all the arrangements are properly made, that the rules and arrangements are properly made, that the rules and regulations are fully understood by the teams, that no team is put to any hardship as for as lodging and boarding is concerned. A proper practice facility has to be provided and a close watch has to be kept on the needs of the player and accompanying officials. And all this is to be managed while generally fostering a sprit of brotherhood. Considering the above aspects one has to delegate work accordingly for which different committees have to be formed. We will now try to enlist some of the important committees and how to co-ordinate the entire affair in a systematic manner normally formation of following committees should be made. Member of one committee can also be a member of another committee provided he has sufficient time and energy to do so.
Ø Organizing Committee.
Ø Programme Committee.
Ø Equipment And Ground Facility (Technical)
Ø Referee and Game In-Charge Selection Committee.
Ø Public Relation and Publicity Committee.
Ø Spectator Arrangement Committee.
Ø Accommodation and Transport Committee.
Ø Reception and Felicitation Committee.
Ø Judgment Committee.
Ø Tournament Administration and Committee.
Ø Committee for Providing Medical and First Aid.
Now we will discuss the detailed role of the above committees and how we can have a proper coordination amongst all the committees’ members. Though the above infrastructure seems huge, a smaller version of the same can be followed as a guideline for organizing the tournament.

5.4 SCOPE OF DIFFERENT COMMITTEES

5.4.1 THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE: -This committee should ideally include at least one member from each committee. The main responsibility of Organizing Committee would be to co ordinate the working of all the committees, to give them a proper guideline and framework of duties, to periodically review their working, to assist them whenever required. In general this committee will be responsible for the success of the tournament.

5.4.2 THE PROGRAMME COMMITTEE: -The objective of this committee is to finalize the timetable of the entire tournament. More than one tournament can be organized simultaneously; however there should not be any over lapping of games. The schedule of the matches should be such that no team is put to any physical or mental strain the other important function of this committee is to get the application forms printed and distributed to all the interested teams /organization and to receive the fees, if applicable. Chalk out the schedule and inform all the teams about the day, date, venue and other details like their lodging and boarding arrangements etc.
This committee is also responsible for printing of the brochure, getting advertisements for the same and finalizing the chief guest in consultation with the public relation committee.

5.4.3 COMMITTEE FOR EQUIPEMENT AND GROUND FACILITY (TECHNICAL)
Since the entire success of the tournament depends upon proper equipment, ground and other technical requirements, the members of this committee should preferably be well trained and having complete knowledge of the game. This committee has to ensure that sufficient number of venues is made available, and proper facilities are provided to the spectator, commentators, press and other dignitaries.

5.4.4 REFEREE AND GAME IN CHARGE SELECTION COMMITTEE: -The entire success of the tournament depends up on fair and impartial results, which satisfy the contestants. Any doubts in the minds of the participating teams will hinder the growth of the game. The responsibility of appointing referee and chief umpires who will do proper justice to the game and who are knowledgeable and are concerned about propagating the game lies with this committee. It can appoint the umpires in consultation with the organizing committee.

5.4.5 PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE: -This committee has to be appointed as soon as a decision to hold the tournaments is taken. The main job of this committee is to give maximum publicity to the events so that maximum number of teams can participate in the events. It has also to ensure that a well-known personality attends the tournament. During the course of tournaments, this committee should publish new records established. This committee plays a very important role in the growth and propagation of the games.

5.4.6 SPECTATOR ARRANGEMENT COMMITTEE: -The most important function of this committee will be to organize proper seating arrangements for the dignitaries, umpires, press, participants and general public. It has to ensure that the viewers can enjoy the spectators should be taken into consideration in order to avoid any hardships.

5.4.7 ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT COMMITTEE: -A proper boarding facility should be arranged for all the outstation teams as also the umpires and referee. Transportation facilities for the participating teams should be made available. If possible excursions to important places of interest should be arranged during rest day. This will help the players relax and will also help in generating tourist interest for the venue. This committee should ensure that proper facilities are available at the accommodation, like sanitation etc. one committee member should always be present at the site to take care of emergencies etc.

5.4.8 RECEPTION AND FELICITATION COMMITTEE: -This committee should ensure that well known personalities attend the opening as well as prize distribution ceremony. Wide publicity should be given to these events in co-operation with the publicity committee. It has also to ensure that the functions start on schedule, that there is proper arrangements for transportation of the guests etc. a small group event can also be arranged in order to entertain the spectators.

5.4.9 JUDGMENT COMMITTEE: -This committee has to keep a proper and authentic record of the entire event, which will serve as a reference point in future. In fact, this committee functions all throughout the year, and in cooperation from the publicity committee publishes articles in news media for effective propagation of the game. A part from keeping records this committee is also responsible for keeping proper accounts of all the income and expenditure. Since the tournaments are often held under the aegis of big sponsors, an up to date record is mandatory. There may be a certain staff working throughout the year. This committee has to ensure payment of their dues and also payment of other administrative expenses.

5.4.10 COMMITTEE FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL AND FIRST AID: -This committee has to ensure that proper medical assistance is provided during the tournament in case of injuries. First aid kit should be made readily available in case of minor injuries. In case of major injuries, arrangements for hospitalization should be made. A stand by ambulance equipped with emergency facilities should be kept at the venue at all times. Presence of a physiotherapist during the tournament is advisable

The above list of committee is given as a guideline. The number of committees and their scope of responsibilities will vary according to the scale of the tournaments. There should always be co-ordination and co-operation amongst the committees in order to make the tournament successful.

5.5 WHEN THE TOURNAMENT IS IN PROGRESS: -Inauguration of the tournament starts the proceeding of the tournament etc. By this time selection of the judge’s schedule of the tournament etc. is complete. Adhering to a fixed timetable as published in the brochure is utmost necessary as the games progress; the organizers have to declare the latest position of the teams should note any protests and forward it to the respective committee for further action. In general, they must see to the efficient and smooth running of the games without any hiccups.

5.6 POST-TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES: -On completion of the tournament the respective committee has to ensure that the teams return with happy memories of the games. The accounts have to be completed, any equipment hired has to be returned and it has to be generally seen that no job is kept unfinished; which may create any problems at a later date.