Assault at Gaisano Bowlingplex June 2007

[francis]

Gentlemen,

Here are our guidlines for the upcoming tournament this coming June 16-17 and June 23-24 at the Gaisano Bowlingplex in Banilad, Cebu City. Please read carefully the rules and instructions. For further questions, please contact us and leave messages in this forum or contact Nuki at 0917-4180066


Airsoft Tournament

Venue:
Inclusive Time and Date:

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Definition of Terms
a. Tournament – refers to the activity in which airsoft teams will compete on the field to obtain the highest possible score sanctioned by the rules
b. Airsoft units – refers to gun replicas of all models which upon operation of compressed air emits projectiles known as BB
c. BB – refers to plastic spherical object 6 mm in diameter which are used as ammunitions to airsoft units
d. Hit – Actual touching of the BB’s directly emitted from an airsoft unit on any portion of the player’s body, apparels or accessories worn. The airsoft unit shall not be considered an apparel or accessory or extension of the player’s body.
e. Blind firing – shooting without direct visual of the target;
f. Marsall / Umpire – refers persons in the field designated and authorized to tag hits on the players and to enforce pertinent rules of the game upon all players
g. Scorers – refers to personnel authorized to compute the scores obtained by each team after a game
h. Arbitrator Board (board for brevity)– Refers to a the three man team designated to entertain complaints and decide in accordance with the rules.
i. Field – refers the particular portion of the venue designated as the area where the games are to be conducted.
j. Team’s Sector – refers to the half portion of the field where a team’s base belong
k. Grid line – refers to series of lines drawn on a team’s sector perpendicular to the length of the field. Each space between grid lines shall have corresponding points which shall be credited to the team whose player occupies the same at the end of the regulation time.
l. Games – refers to the activity sanctioned by the rules hereunder stated in which players may obtain the game’s objectives
m. Players - refers to persons duly registered with the organizers to participate in the tournament
n. Point Blank Shooting – Shooting at another who is within reaching distance from the shooter.
o. Base – specific area on the field where the two opposing teams are to commence their mission and defend their objective respectively.
p.
2. Field Rules
a. Players
i. Registration. Only duly registered players are allowed to participate in the games. No players shall be allowed in field without first showing proof of his registration. Penalty equivalent to 50 deductions shall be sanctioned on a team that allows a non-registered player to participate with their team.
ii. Non transferability of players. Players can play only with the team where they first register as such. Penalty equivalent to 50 deduction shall be sanctioned on a team that allows a player from another team to play with theirs.
b. Mechanics of the game
i. Games are pre-scheduled.
1. Staging area. Teams are required to prepare at their pre-selected base a game immediately before the start of their pre-scheduled game. Failure by the said team to comply with this requirement forfeits their game.
ii. Game is commenced sound of a firecracker.
iii. Competing teams are to secure the objective from the opponent’s base by shooting their way through.
iv. After securing the objective, the team is to bring it back to their base to complete their mission;
c. Scoring
i. Number of kills. 10 points for each opponent declared hit by a marshal including those voluntarily acknowledged or admitted by a player;
ii. Farthest possible grid line occupied. 20 points for every opponent’s grid line occupied by a surviving player at the end of the regulation time. The highest possible score under this rule shall be awarded to the team that successfully secures their objective;
iii. Securing the objective. Additional 50 points for physically securing the objective free from any hostile forces.
iv. Mission accomplished. Additional 50 points for successfully bringing the bomb back to their base, in which case the team shall be declared to have completed their mission and the time shall stop from running.
v. Deductions. Only those acts subject to the prohibitions under Section (e) shall be subject of deductions.
vi. Bonus. 5 points per person shall be credited to the team whose player voluntarily acknowledge or admits their hits.
vii. Winner. Team that obtains the highest total score wins the tournament.
viii. Score Sheet
1. Score Sheet
2. Schedules of Games
d. Chronograph limit
i. 400/450 fps chrono limit. No airsoft units chronographed exceeding the fps limit as the case may be shall be allowed inside the field. A player who knowingly violates this rule shall by a unanimous vote by the board be expelled from the game;
ii.
e. Prohibitions, sanctions and deductions. A violation on any of the prohibitions hereunder explained shall be penalized from a minimum of 50 point team deduction to an expulsion from the tournament.
i. Point blank shooting. As defined under Section 1(n) the penalty shall be imposed only on the player.
1. Hand Tap Rule. A tap on the edge of an obstacle shall be considered a constructive hit on the player(s) immediately on the other side of it. A tap on a player shall likewise be considered constructive hit on the player;
ii. Prohibited assault, Is committed by a player or group of players who outside the normal course of obtaining the game’s objective, unnecessarily assaults / attacks, verbally or otherwise, any other player, spectator or official in the field Use of a non-airsoft unit or the use of profane, obscene and insulting words in committing this violation is prima facie evidence against the offender;
iii. Challenge to a duel or fistfight. The use of the profanities, and insulting words on occasion of the violation is automatically penalized by a suspension from the game.
iv. Continual firing. The hit call from a marshal shall be the sign for the shooter to desist from shooting. Failure to heed the call will be violation of this rule. This rule shall likewise apply to a player who shoots at another who had raised his unit;
v. Intentional firing on spectators. Non-active players shall be considered a spectator for the purpose of this rule.
vi. Coaching. Refers to pin pointing or giving hint by a non-player or by a non-active player on the specific location of a player(s) or their strength in the field.
1. Cheering and applauding including revealing active players of the remaining time shall not be considered a violation of this rule.
2. Any team whose non-playing member shall violate the rule on coaching shall suffer a 50 point deduction from its accumulated score; this is without prejudice to the expulsion on the player(s) the board may sanction.
3. When committed by a non-player, said person shall be expelled from the venue;
4. The team that benefits from that this violation shall earn no credits or points;
vii. Game Fixing. Any team who knowingly and intentionally losses a game to give undue scoring advantage to another team shall be penalized accordingly. No credit shall be given to the team that benefit from this violation. “Mass suicide assault” shall be prima facie evidence of game fixing.
viii. Prohibited drink and substance. No person under the influence of any prohibited substance as defined by law or under the influence of any alcoholic drink shall be allowed within the venue of the tournament.
ix. Shielding. Intentional obstruction by a hit player of the view of a shooter.
x. Disrupting the game. Is imposed on any person who disrupts the continuity of the game.


f. Procedure
i. No complaint shall be entertained unless the same is brought before arbitrator’s board.
ii. Marshals and witnesses to the violation shall be heard before the board
iii. The board shall call upon the offender or the person responsible to hear his version of the incident.
iv. The board shall summarily decide the complaint upon a vote of a majority of its members and impose the penalty accordingly.
v. The board may choose between a team point deduction or a game suspension on the player concerned in imposing the penalties. Expulsion shall be imposed only upon a unanimous vote of the board.
vi. Appeal is not available. Upon motion the board may however grant pardon upon the offender but in no case shall the points deducted as a consequence of his act be covered by this pardon.
g. Penalties allowed
i. Team point deduction – fifty point deduction on the accumulated points of the team
ii. Suspension from a game(s) – this is without prejudice to the team point deduction the team may suffer as a consequence of the violation. May be imposed on the team or on the player.
iii. Expulsion – shall be imposed only upon a unanimous vote of the board. May be imposed on the team or on the player.
iv.
h. The Arbitrator’s Board
i. Shall be made of three of the most senior officers or in their absence most senior member of NSW present.

[gands]

Here's the summary of total final scores for each team.


june 16 and 17 result.


june 23 and 24

[gands]

june 16 and 17


june 23 and 24

[gands]

official statement, findings and decision on the followng incidents:

walk out of Team Agta:
On game 25 which was Team Agta and Team Diablo. After the game Team Diablo raised a complaint against team Agta for violation on the rules against point blank shooting. Team leader of Agta was called to the table and was informed of the complaint. The offender was given the chance to explain his version of the story. After hearing both stories, The board decided for 50 point deduction against team Agta. Team Agta walked out and did not return the next day.

Walk out of Team Yawkoy:
on Game 26 between Team Yawkoy and Team Mag. Marshall Canete called out two Mag players after they were being tapped by a team yawkoy player .

The two mag players obeyed the call. Two marshals however who were on the tower invoked the superior call that the tap was invalid because the yawkoy player was already hit even before he made the tap.

Many even those on the other side of the field saw the hit because the pellets obviously bounced on his colored shirt(i think it was green shirt) Marshall canete relinquish his call and allowed the two mag players back on the field.

Team leader of yawkoy who was already called out and another yawkoy who was just watching the game yelled at their active players to pull out of the game. A near confrontation ensued when the team leader re-entered the field and confronted mag players.

Eventually the remaining yawkoy players folowed the order to walk out and they left the venue. Meanwhile the mag players were ordered to take their last position before the game was interrupted. With three minutes remaining the mag players were allowed to continue the game and accomplished their mission.

No complaint was raised to the board by any of the team leaders. Hence the scores were based on quantum meruit, which means based on the merits of the team's achievement during the game.

No deductions for both teams.

Charge of game fixing versus Pacman and Hammerhead
Game 51 - Pacman and Hammerhead.

At the blast of the whistle bomb the two teams darted towards each other. Pacman took cover behind the obstacle-bunkers and positioned themselves against Hammer head.

Hammerhead, instead of taking the normal position of hiding behind the obstacle-bunkers, rushed towards Pacman's position without giving a shot. In 20 seconds 10 hammerheads were out of the game.

What's peculiar however is that the hammerheads were laughing at some pacman players.

The committe saw a prima facie evidence of game fixing. There was mass suicide assault, as provided under the rules. Even the viewers near the table made the same conclusion.

Two team leaders from another teams immediately approached the committee and raised their protest. One said "gans kakita ka ato?" another said "bai unsa man to? Pahibal-a mi sa unyo decision" I replied "Sige lang familiar mi ana dula-a"

Immediately the team leaders of pacman and hammerhead were immediately called to the table and confronted them with the rule against game fixing. Both vehemently denied. Hammerhead reasoned out tha they just want to secure the objective because they havent tried once while pacman invoked that they paid 650 for lingaw lingaw and not win to the extent of resorting to game fixing.


Under the rules of evidence if there is a prima facie evidence of an offense, the burden of proof shifts to the offender or accused. We applied the same principle. The defense both parties used were the weakest of all defenses.....alibi. Hence we immediately adjuged game fixing against the two. o for pacman and negative 50 for hammerhead.

In the absence therefore of any controverting evidence our conclusion that there was game fixing remained and stood despite the pleas of both parties that there was none.

Nevertheless, I assured pacman and hammerhed that we will make further investigations to prove conspiracy and connivance. On the part of hammerhead, we were not convinced of the truthfulness of their statement that they rushed to pacman's position just because they wanted to secure the objective. Any ordinary person, will not believe that 10 persons can overcome 15 well entrenched persons ready to shoot anyone who rushes at their position.

Statistics during the same incident will show that not one team was wiped out in matter of seconds. Only in the case of pacman and hammerhead. Hence hammerhead's reason lack merit.

There was therefor clear showing that they intend to give pacman undue scoring advantage by losing that game. Hence the hammer indeed falls on their head. And we decided to zero them on that particular game and as penalty deducted 50 more from their accumulated points.

On the part of pacman, we failed to prove conspiracy and connivance on their part with hammerhead. One marshal testified that he overheard hammerhead saying "mag spartan 300 ta." We decided that it was all the craziness of hammerhead unfortunately pacman was the beneficiary.

Unfortunately we can not give the 350 full credit to pacman because had it been played fair and square there was no 100 per cent assurance that pacman can wipe out hammerhead because statistics will show that out of 8 games prior to the incident pacman only wiped out 2 out of 8 teams they encountered. That means they only have 25% chance of wiping out hammerhead.

On the other hand hammerhead head not been wiped out in 8 games. This in corolation with the chances of pacman getting full 350 points. We decided against the latter.

Despite the above statistics we gave pacman 150 discretionary points given the circumstances of the situation that they can no longer re-play the game because it was already night time.

In the end we gave 150 points to pacman and negative 50 to hammerhead. These were accepted by both teams. No other teams formally raised their protest. Hence the decision became final.

Proper or not, we stood by that decision and hope to learn from it should the same situation arises.

In the mean time the rules against game fixing are still undergoing revision to meet new circumstances.

[gands]

For purpose of transparency and as basis for improvements on the rules and proper sanctions one certain circumstances we are hereunder laying down the complaints that were heard and decided during the tournament

June 16 and 17: There were 8 complaints that were heard. These were the following:

1. Game 11. Yawkoy against LTD for alleged point blank shooting. This was the incident in which one ltd lady player was able to approached the bunker of 2 yawkoy players. She the tapped theboard but without intent was able shoot at close range one yawkoy player who was already standing to acknowleged the tap. The ltd player asked sorry from the player nevertheless the team leader of yawkoy complained for violation against point-blank shooting. Indeed 50 points was deducted from ltd.

2. Game 16. In the game Yawkoy versus Deep Recon. The team leader of yawkoy complain for violation against point blank shooting. 50 points were again deducted from deep recon.

3. Game 30. In the case of Agta versus Diablo. 50 points were deducted from Agta. The board find the complain of Diablo valid. Agta walked out.

4. Game 1. In the case of Crack Legion versus black aces. A complain for coaching was raised against crack legion. The board decided against crack. 50 points were deducted from their accumulated score

5. Game 45. In the case of ATO versus Deep Recon. Around 4 ATO players rushed at the bunkered positions of Deep Recon. All four were taken out by the DR players however two were able to reach the latter's position and managed to tap out 3 DR players. ATO players argued against the decision and many of their hit players re-entered the field. A charge for violation against game interruption was raised against them. 50 points were deducted from their accumulated points. During the counting of remaining players one hit player attempted to re enter the field to be counted but was caught. additional 10 points equivalent to a person's point-score were deducted from their total score.

6. Game 60. In the case of the board versus pacman and hammerhead for game fixing. pacman was exonerated of the charge because of lack of proof of conspiracy but hammerhead was hammered for game fixing. Hammerhead was zeroed and was further deducted by 50 points. Discretionary 150 points was given to pacman. Both accepted the decision and it became final

7. Game 78. Crack and diablo. At the end game both figured in near confrontation. Though none physically attacked each other. Players of both teams were already in the open facing each other. Marshal's call decided it was a wipe out case versus the two team. Hence both teams were given 150 points. But the commotion was started by crack when in masse their players just tapped the board of the bunkers of diablo despite the hit calls. The game was thus interrupted. 50 points were deducted from crack legion

8. Game 76. In the case of Mag versus toes. Two mag players rushed at the position of the bunkered TOES. The two mag players were called out hit. One was allegedly hit point blank. MAG complain that one was not hit when he rushed. The board decided that the tap was not valid.
The player was already hit even before he reached the bunker.
In the case of point blank shooting. The toes acknowledged the offense and 50 points were deducted from their score.

They may be others that were subject of the complain but under the rules they are to be entertained only if raised before the board. This happened in the case of yawkoy versus mag. Had yawkoy decided not to walk out of the game. Their complain against mag or against the marhsals for that matter could have been heard.

[gands]

June 23 and 24.

1. game 7. hammer head versus crack a. one hammerhead player was found to have violated the rule on continual firing. despite call from the marshal, the player continued on his bunker and fired at crack a players. 25 points were deducted from their score

2. game 9. Saat versus ato. One ato player was seen point blank shooting at saat players. One saat player however, continued firing at ato players despite my shout for him (2 counts) to desist. in the end 50 points were deducted from ato score while 25 was deducted from saat.

3. game 23. hammerhead versus mag. one hammerhead player was seen by marshal al tuan to have been hit. he was called out but argued with the marshal and even adamantly questioned the marshal's call. one count for game interruption was called from hammerhead. 25 points were deducted from their score

4. game 30. cast versus saat. One hit cast player was caught coaching at his active teammates on the position of saat players. 25 points were deducted from their score.

5. game 35. cast versus coaf. One cast player shoot point blank a coaf player. 25 points were deducted from cast's score.

6. game 39. ras versus ato. One ras player shot point blank an ato player. 24 points were deducted from ras' score

7. game 43. ato versus cobra. one ato player argued with the marshal's decision to take him out and keep on complaining behind the marshal. It disrupted the marshal hence game interruption was called against the ato player. 25 points were deducted from ato

8. game 59. ato versus cast. ato players argued with the marshal's decision hence 25 points were again deducted from their score

9. game 61. mag versus crack a. a mag player argued with the decision of the marshal and kicked the bunker, mag players re-entered the field and argued with the marshals, mag players argued and insulted nuki at the table. Three charges against mag - 2 game interruption, and 1 for arguing with the board. a total of 75 points were deducted from their accumulated score. Meanwhile, when mag a re-entered the field, crack players likewise did the same. Another charge for game interrupted was also raised against them - 25 points deduction was likewise penalized against crack a. in the end both teams suffered 75 points deduction for mag and 25 points for crack a

10. game 62. coaf versus crack b. charge for physical assault was complain versus coaf player by crack b players. 25 points were deducted from coaf

11. game 65. crack a versus cast. One crack a player rushed at the position of cast and strongly tapped the bunker of the latter. The cast player was thrown out by the impact and shot back on instinct at the crack a player. Crack a player physically assaulted the cast player and hit the latter's head. The team mate of the cast forcefully took the crack a's aeg and butt stroked him fortunately that player was wearing his mask. Non players rushed to the field including crack a's who were already hit. The game was interrupted. The crack a player's name was not on the list of registered players.
2 charges were filed against crack a, one for prohibited assault and the other was for game interruption. A total of 50 points were deducted from crack a. Crack a did not raise a protest against cast. hence the decision became final.


The above incidents were recorded while the scores were being taken during the tournament. We hope it help shed light on what transpired during the 4 days event.

By the way it is peculiar to note that most that caused the troubles are AFOC members. I hope the federation concerned can raise the proper sanction against their members for their behavior during the tournament. And I hope richard a.k.a. lionheart can take an objective view of the tournament rather than blame it entirely on the organizers and the officials and paint prejudicial and highly opinionated statements. Whatever participations we have is limited to observation and imposing the proper sanctions under the rules on the actions of the players.

Those who want to contest the above findings are free to raise the same here on the forum for
a discussion.
The attitude of the players reflects the generation of airsoft players that are prevailing nowadays.

To those who criticize us in other forums....your opinion against us is just as bad as our opinion against yours.

[francis]

Sad but true. In my personal opinion as a ten-year veteran of many domestic and foreign campaigns, a game organizer and a field marshal, I have not seen so much chaos in a single tournament. To think these people made an oath before the games began. Just goes to show what a steep decline in airsoft publicity. But let us hope, that everybody learns their lesson that this is just a game. There is life beyond airsoft...... Ours is Gear! Good Day to All!

[Kageyama]

Hope the tournament was fun regardless of all the problems though. ANd like they say "No plan goes unscathed after the first assault." so always expect things to crumble but in the end just make sure you have fun!

I'll be back next weekend so please do have a game. I still need to shot... I mean greet Will. hahahaha.

[francis]

Uh, debriefing pa si Harry potter, naa sa safehouse. Anyways, we would like to invite the former and active members of the Trident Knights - Delta squad for a reunion. For old time's sake that is. Hooyaah!

[gands]

This is already OT but i think this is still related.

Former team mates with the Delta Team: John Dakay, Philip Po, Mike, Alfred, Kun Lun and others from the fire brigade team. I dont know if they're still playing. I respect these guys from Trident Knights. Back then, we didnt argue with marshals, didnt argue with the committee nor question the wisdom behind the decision. We saw the flaws, we saw the cheats and suffered the pain of losing but we just played the game.
In the end we placed 2nd despite the odds - this was 2003.

Many among new players and new teams are sadly haughty and arrogant. I dont know when can these kids grow up and act like real sportsmen.

[gands]

My input based on the statistics taken:

First Week (June 16 and 17):

Most Points-Oriented Team: ATO. Obviously they have the highest number of points.
Killer Team: Pacman. They have the most number of kills at 121 followed by ATO at 119. If i may add, they could also be the most efficient team. They got 2070 points, killed 121 enemies and gave out only 65 casualties. Zero deductions.
Best in Defense: LTD at a total of only 61 casualties.
The "gambler" type: ATO...They sacrificed alot of their players at a total of 105 dead to get the points desired of 2230 points.

2nd week:
Most points oriented team: MAG. Except for their game with crack a. all their scores are above 130 points.
Killer Team: Crack B. They have a total of 121 kills.
Best in Defense: MAG, suffered a total of only 65 casualties. I think they were the most organized and most coordinated team in that event.
"Gambler" type: hard to tell.

[gands]

Comments and constructive criticisms are well-taken for improvements on the rules, marshalling and obstacle-bunker set up design.
Our deepest appreciation to all teams and players who understood our shortcomings and lapses. Rest assured we are learning from it.

[lowender]

kinsay winner sa sportsmanship award sir if ever there was one ... hehehehe

we understood the shortcomings and lapses sir. we know its hard to organize a tournament. we are all human after all... cheers to NSW8 sir.

[gands]

lowender,

hard to tell from the stats.
As far as deductions are concerned...these finishers suffered none:

July 16 and 17:
Pacman, MAG, LTD (their 50 pts from yawkoy was later deleted after the walk-out), XTAT-OAC, Deep Recon (50 pts ded. also erased), black aces and diablo

July 23 and 24:
Cobra, crack b, lrc-afp

of the above-teams, no complaints were raised against the following:

XTAT-OAC, diablo, black aces, cobra, crack b and lrc-afp. LTD and Deep Recon can also be included if we are to consider the deletion of the deductions against them. Same holds true with pacman which was exonerated of the charge.

So, make your own conclusions nalang from the above info if you are to choose who deserve the sportmaship award....

.....XTAT-OAC ba? ;D;D;D...ayaw nalang ma protestahan ta sa ubang teams. ;D ;D ;D

[lowender]

hahahaha. nice one sir gands. bitaw oi. sportsmanship award goes to the players who were really honest and had cooler heads.

[gands]

You're right lowender. I share your sentiments. What good is the trophy if others in the airsoft community will avoid playing with your team because of the team's attitude.
For me the trophy is just a token. The real award is in the reputation of the team. This is something that can not be taken away from you.

After all playing airsoft is supposed to be a hobby which is intertwined with honor system not really about ego and pride.

Kay kung tinuod gubat pa ni ambot lang naa bay buhi!!! ;D ;D ;D

[roughneck20]

at least i came back from the tournament nga walay naglagot or nahiubos sa akong gibuhat sa tourney... lingaw lingaw ra gyud tu ui... just play and enjoy!!!

well there are always bad apples bsag asa... more power ghapon sa NSW!!!!

[cbeezz]

hehehe, pagduwa namo sir sa Tourney (LRC-AFp) kahibaw na diod mi daan nga murag Di au ni Friendly uban teams..especially kay this was not the First time nga nakig Duwa mi ani nila...hehehe expected na gyud namo daan sir nga wa diod mi ayo ani kung kani sila among ma kontra kay Kusug au mu reklamo ninyo..heheh some of the teams i talked with even regarded them as apple polishers..so anyways, nahuman naman gyud ni, at least makita na nato sunod ug unsa diod ila mga pamatasan..

Btw sir, Great Job as always sa pag Marshall ug pag Organize ninyo. Second time na ni namo nga ni participate sa mga Games ninyo. and as always wa mi Problema. the first time was katng sa Tisoys nga amo.a ra gyud team ni duwa, sa karn nga Tourney ni Sagol nami sa lain team(AFP) nga ga sugod2x pa sa airsoft kay kuwang naman mi gud.

sakto pud ni si Sir Roughneck nga naa man diod Bad apples ug sa lunhayng binisaya pa, "UNGAS" hehehe no pun intended...

Aw at the end of the Day, Smiling lang man ghapon mi ni uli kay atleast wa mi nakasala sa uban..hehehe..More Power NSW8