OLYMPIKA AND LUDI
All delegates will pre-register for athletic events on the form enclosed in the convention packet. Upon arrival at the convention on Friday night, all delegates must check in and confirm their events. Delegates who did not pre-register will be allowed to register at this time. If there are too many contestants, participants will be limited in the number of events in which they may compete.

Basketball

  1. Each school may enter only ONE team in each division (MS/HS).
  2. There must be five players from each team on the court at one time with at least one member of each sex on the court at all times.
  3. One ten minute period will constitute a game.
  4. Substitutes may enter only when the ball is dead.
  5. When the shooter is fouled, the ball will be taken out by the shooter's team.
  6. There is one timekeeper assigned to each game.
  7. The tournament will be played in a single elimination system.
  8. Each team is permitted one time-out per game.
  9. In the case of a tie, the next team to score a basket will be the winners.
  10. Any rule not explicitly stated will follow CIF guidelines.

Chess

Chess rules will follow the standard tournament rules. There will be Middle School and High School divisions, and players of all skill levels are invited to play. Only the first two games with the same opponent will count. If you have any questions about rules or about the legality of one of your opponent's moves, please ask the judge. Any decision the judge makes is final. There are no "take-backs" allowed. As a common courtesy, do not disrupt any other games or the judge will ask you to leave the room.

To accommodate those who have busy schedules, ranking of contestants will be done as a percentage-e.g., if you win 3 out of 4 games, you receive a 75 score; if you win 7 out of 10, you receive a 70 score. You must play at least 4 different opponents to qualify to win an award.

Ludi

Ludi includes a four-legged race (three people together), balloon toss and other fun activities. It offers a great way to meet new people from other schools and enjoy friendly competition, so come out and join the camaraderie.

Open Certamen

Open Certamen is a competition for students interested in the challenge of Certamen without the pressures of Competitive Certamen. The teams will be randomly formed within four respective levels of competition: MS, HS 1, HS 2, and HS Adv. Level Advanced is intended for students who are currently enrolled in their 3rd, 4th or 5th year of Latin. MS 1 is only open to Middle School students in their first year of Latin. All students must register in the level that they are currently enrolled. Those participating in Competitive Certamen may NOT participate in Open Certamen, and vice versa. Open Certamen follows Competitive Certamen rules.

For Open Certamen, the host school will compose teams with as few students from the same school as possible; students not competing at appropriate levels will be disqualified.

Swimming

  1. Athletes may enter as many events as they wish, as time allows.
  2. All races are final. The fastest 3 times out of all the heats for an event will receive awards.
  3. Only one false start will be allowed for each individual per event.
Swimming Events:

50-m freestyle, 100-m freestyle, 50-m backstroke, 50-m butterfly, 100-m individual medley, 50-m breast stroke.

Tennis

  1. A round will consist of 2 out of 3 tie-breakers (win by 2 if tied at 6-6) and there will be a 30 minute time limit.
  2. Athletes must bring their own rackets and a new can of balls.
  3. Any rule not explicitly stated will follow CIF guidelines.

Track and Field

  1. Athletes may enter as many events as they wish, as time allows.
  2. All races are final. The three fastest times out of all the heats for an event will receive awards.
  3. No spikes or cleats are allowed on the track.
  4. Only one false start will be allowed for each individual per event.
Track and Field Events for each Division:

100 meters 400 meters 1600 meters

High Jump Long Jump Relays: 4x400

Volleyball

  1. Each school may enter only ONE team in each division (MS/HS).
  2. Each game will be played to 10 points or until 15 minutes have expired.
  3. Six players must be on the court at all times, with one member of each sex on the court at all times. Substitutions may be made only during a side-out.
  4. No touching or going under the net.
  5. Both underhand and overhand serving will be permitted.
  6. Rally scoring.
  7. Any rule not explicitly stated will follow CIF guidelines.