KDA is launching the Kuching Dodgeball Social League (Season 2), open to both new and experienced players. Form a team of at least 6 players (roster 6–10) and compete in the mixed co-ed format with 3 male + 3 female players on court. Matches will be played every Wednesday night at Arena Sukan Kuching, beginning 1 October 2025. Teams will contest a round-robin stage followed by playoffs, with cash prizes and bragging rights for the top finishers.

Spaces are limited. Registration closes on 26 September 2025. Sign up now and be part of Kuching’s growing dodgeball community.

Round Robin Stage

1. Each team plays every other team once. Each match is 40 minutes (two 20-minute halves), with sudden death and no time limit.

2. At the end of round robin, teams are ranked 1st to 6th based on round-robin performance.

3. Points: Win = 3, Loss = 0, Draw = 1 per team.

4. Should two or more teams share the same points in the table, the decision will be based on Most Points Obtained (Points), followed by Points Difference (Diff) and lastly Points For (PF).

5. All six teams advance to the knockout bracket and are seeded 1–6 by the round-robin table.

Knockout Bracket

1. Quarterfinal: 4th vs 5th (loser eliminated).

2. Semi-finals:

• SF1: 2nd vs 3rd (loser eliminated).

• SF2: 1st vs Winner of Quarterfinal (loser eliminated).

3. Bronze Match: Semi-final losers.

4. Final: Semi-final winners (league champion).

Match Format (All Stages)

1. Matches follow official dodgeball league regulations (WDBF, as modified to KDA’s specifications).

2. Duration: 40 minutes per game (two 20-minute halves).

3. Sudden death (no time limit): If the timer expires while a set is in progress, play sudden death to complete that set only.

Responsibilities

1. Competition format: COED (3 males + 3 females) on court.

2. Officials & ball retrieval: Resting teams provide officials and assist with ball pickup. Standard crew per game: 2 Marshal (centre referee), 2 Line Referees

3. Gratuity: Marshal RM10 per game; Line Referee RM5 per game.

4. Lateness & walk-over (per league regulations): Teams must be ready at kick-off. From T+5 minutes, the opponent is awarded 1 point per minute (max 5). At T+10, the Head Marshal may award a 5–0 walk-over.

5. Decisions & discipline: On-court decisions by marshals are final on the day. Yellow/Red cards apply per league regulations and WDBF.

6. Honour system & sportsmanship: Players must self-out; shake hands before and after each game.

7. Post-match: Leave the court promptly; captains sign the score sheet with the marshal.

1. Players must be 17 years old or above on match day.

2. Open to all experience levels.

3. The organizer may accept or reject teams/players for safety, eligibility, discipline, or compliance with national-body rules.

4. Participation is capped at 6 teams; first paid, first confirmed; no bookings or reservations.

5. A team’s place is confirmed only upon receipt of payment.

6. Teams must register 6–10 players with at least 3 female players.

7. Individuals joining after initial registration must pay RM50 league registration (flat fee).

8. Late additions require committee approval at least 48 hours before the next league date.

9. No new players are permitted from the quarterfinals onward.

10. Unauthorized players are ineligible; fixtures may be forfeited.

11. If a team has fewer than 6 official rostered players present during game, it may field up to 2 emergency guest players not registered in the league.

    • Emergency guest players require Head Marshal approval at least 30 minutes before game.

    • Emergency guest players may not be sourced from that day’s opponent.

    • Emergency borrowing is allowed only during the round-robin stage and never from quarterfinals onward.

    • Emergency guest players are a one-day measure and do not become rostered; names must be recorded on the match sheet before kick-off.

12. Match line-ups may be any combination from the approved roster that meets gender and eligibility rules.

13. T is the scheduled match start time stated on the fixture (typically 8:10 PM or 9:00 PM).

14. From T+5 minutes, award 1 point per minute to the opponent (maximum 5 points).

15. At T+10 minutes, the Head Marshal may award a 5–0 walkover.

16. Players must self-out under the Honor System; officials may overrule.

17. Each match is overseen by 2 referees and 2 line referees.

18. On-court decisions are final on the day.

19. Captains may submit a written appeal within 24 hours only for misapplication of a written rule or player eligibility disputes.

20. Appeal outcomes will not overturn a completed result unless an error materially affected the result.

21. Yellow card serves as a warning.

    • Two yellow cards to the same player in one match result in a red card.

    • A red card results in ejection for the current match and an automatic 1-match ban; extensions may apply for abuse or violence.

    • Three yellow cards accumulated across the league result in a 1-match ban; further accumulation may increase bans.

22. The WDBF and KDA Rulebook applies unless amended herein to accommodate KDA specifications.

23. Standard mixed format is 3 males + 3 females on court where available; exemptions for injuries or ejections are at Head Marshal discretion.

24. Organizer supplies 7-inch WDBF-approved foam dodgeballs.

25. Court markings follow WDBF specifications; venue-specific amendments will be briefed.

26. Players and ball retrievers must wear appropriate sports attire and non-marking court shoes.

27. Jewellery must be removed or taped; nails must be trimmed.

28. Protective eyewear is allowed at the player’s own risk.

29. A first-aid kit will be available; injuries must be reported immediately.

30. Suspected concussion results in no same-day return to play.

31. Players are responsible for their own personal insurance coverage.

32. Participation is voluntary; the organizer and venue are not liable for injuries, lost property, or consequential losses except as required by law.

33. The organizer may reschedule, shorten, or cancel matches for safety, venue issues, or force majeure.

34. Zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, bullying, or abusive behaviour toward players, officials, or spectators.

35. Violations may result in ejection, suspension, or removal from the league without refund.

36. Teams are responsible for damage caused by their members and must respect venue staff, equipment, and other users.

37. By participating, players consent to reasonable photography and filming for league media.

38. Registration data is used for competition operations and communications, stored securely, and not shared beyond operational partners.

39. No refunds once the league has commenced.

40. If the league is cancelled before starting, full refunds will be issued.

41. If a team withdraws mid-season, remaining fixtures may be recorded as forfeits or expunged at organizer discretion for competitive integrity.

42. The organizing committee may amend schedules, formats, or regulations where necessary for safety, fairness, or operational reasons; updates will be communicated to captains and take immediate effect unless specified.