Meru Vijetha

Are you ready to enhance your sports skills and compete with the best?

Get ready to dribble, spar, strategize, smash, and sprint as we ignite the spirit of sportsmanship in the much-awaited Meru-Vijetha 2024-25 Inter-Community Sports Championship! 🌟💫🏆

Join us for thrilling competitions in: 

🏃‍♂️ 30mts Run

🏀 Basketball

⚽ Football

🥋 Taekwondo 

🥋Karate (Sparring)

♟️ Chess

🏸 Badminton Singles 

 👨‍👧‍👦Mixed Parent-Child Badminton 

🏀 Basketball Shoot

Register Now

Registration Fee-

🏃‍♂️ 30mts Run-No Registration Fee

🏀 Basketball- 500 per team

⚽ Football – 500 per team 

🥋 Taekwondo – 200 per participant

🥋Karate (Sparring)-200 per participant

♟️ Chess- 200 per participant

🏸 Badminton Singles –200 per participant

 👨‍👧‍👦Mixed Parent-Child Badminton – 200 per participant   

🏀 Basketball Shoot- 200 per participant

  🧘‍♀️ Mystic Yogis- 200 per participant   

Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Kindly pay the registration fee by scanning the QR code.

After completing the transaction, please share a screenshot of the payment confirmation with  Mr. Harikrishna on WhatsApp at +91 81210 29855 for verification.

Let the games begin!

1️⃣ First Round: Selection process in your community by your community representatives at Winter Camp.Connect with your community coach for selection and come with your community team..

 

2️⃣ Final Round: at Meru International School Campus.(Tellapur & Miyapur)

Important Note:

Community-wise pre-selected students will have the opportunity to participate in the Meru Vijetha Championship. This is your chance to showcase your hard work and dedication as part of your community team!

Inter Community Sports League

30 Mts run (Grade 1-2)

Suggested guidelines to shortlist participants who will represent the community for the Finals

Note down the fastest finisher’s running time and select the top 10 children based on their finish time.

Basketball shoot (Grade 3)

Participants: Open to boys and girls from Grade 3.

Teams: Each community can send up to 6 participants (3 boys and 3 girls).

Rounds: The competition will consist of multiple rounds, depending on the number of participants, with the top shooters advancing to the next round.

Competition Structure

Shooting Zones:
The competition will be divided into three zones on the court:

Zone 1: Layup (1 point per basket)

Zone 2: Free throw line (2 points per basket)

Zone 3: Three-point line or a designated spot closer for younger participants (3 points per basket)

Time Limit:

Each participant will get 100 seconds to make as many shots as possible from any of the three zones.

Players can move freely between zones during the time limit.

Ball Type:

A size-5 basketball will be used, which is appropriate for Grade 3 students.

Rounds:

First Round: All participants compete, and the top 50% based on total points will advance to the next round.

Final Round: Top participants from the first round will compete for the highest score.

Scoring

Layup (Zone 1): 1 point per successful shot

Free Throw (Zone 2): 2 points per successful shot

Three-point Spot (Zone 3): 3 points per successful shot

Rules & Regulations

Foot Placement:
Participants must shoot from behind the designated lines for each zone.

Tiebreaker:
In the case of a tie, an additional 30-second round will be held, where participants can only shoot from the free throw line (Zone 2).

Fair Play:
Participants must respect the referee’s decisions, and any disputes will be resolved by the organizing committee.

Awards:
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place based on total points scored in the final round. Medals or trophies will be given to the top shooters.

This competition emphasizes fun and skill development, allowing younger students to gain confidence in their basketball abilities!

Basketball (BOYS & GIRLS – Grades 4-7)

Format: League

The tournament will follow a league format, where teams will compete against each other in a round-robin format. The top teams from the league phase will advance to the knockout rounds.

Segment: Grades 4-7

This tournament is open to students from grades 4 to 7. Separate competitions will be held for boys’ and girls’ teams.

Basketball: 1 boys’ team (maximum of 8 players) and 1 girls’ team (maximum of 8 players) from each Community.

  1. Team Composition: 5 players on the court with 3 substitutes allowed.
  2. Match Duration: Each game will consist of 4 quarters of 8 minutes with a 2-minute break between quarters and a 5-minute break at halftime.
  3. Substitutions: Unlimited substitutions can be made during breaks or stoppages.
  4. Scoring: 2 points for a field goal, 3 points for a three-pointer, and 1 point for a free throw.
  5. Time-Outs: Each team is allowed 2 time-outs per half.
  6. Fouls: A player fouls out after accumulating 5 personal fouls. Team fouls will result in free throws after the team exceeds 5 fouls in a quarter.
  7. Equipment: Teams must wear matching jerseys with numbers visible. Each team must bring its basketball for warm-ups.
  8. Referee’s Decision: The referee’s decision is final.

These rules and regulations are designed to ensure fair play and smooth conduct of the tournament.

FOOTBALL: (BOYS & GIRLS – Grades 4-7)

Format: League

The tournament will follow a league format, where teams will compete against each other in a round-robin format. The top teams from the league phase will advance to the knockout rounds.

Segment: Grades 4-7

This tournament is open to students from Grades 4 to 7. Separate competitions will be held for boys’ and girls’ teams.

Maximum Participants

      1. Each team will consist of 5 players on the field (4 outfield players + 1 goalkeeper) with up to 3 substitutes.
      2. Teams can make rolling substitutions without stopping play (except for the goalkeeper).
    1. Each match will consist of two halves of 15 minutes each with a 5-minute halftime break.
    2. If a knockout game ends in a draw, the match will proceed to penalties.

      1. There will be no offside rule in 5-a-side football, allowing more fluid attacking play.
      1. Standard FIFA rules for fouls and misconduct will be followed.
      2. All free kicks are direct.
      3. The goalkeeper is not allowed to leave the penalty area. If they do, the opposing team will receive an indirect free kick.
      4. Goalkeepers must throw the ball instead of kicking it when restarting play.
      1. Rolling substitutions are allowed at any stoppage in play. Players can enter and leave the field, except for the goalkeeper, where a stoppage is required.
      1. Goals can be scored from any part of the field, but not directly from the goalkeeper’s throw.
      1. The ball is out of play if it completely crosses the boundary lines (sideline or goal line).
      2. Sideline restarts are taken with a kick-in, not a throw-in.
      1. Players must wear shin guards and appropriate footwear.
      2. Each team must wear matching jerseys with visible numbers.
      1. Yellow card: A player must sit out for 2 minutes (power play for the opposing team).
      2. Red card: The player is sent off and cannot be replaced, leading to the team playing with one fewer player.

The referee’s final decision must be respected by players and team officials.

Parent & Child – Badminton Competition

Participants: Parent & Child (Mixed Doubles) (Age: Open for All)

General Rules & Regulations: 

1. Only Doubles matches will be conducted in a single set for 21 points in preliminary rounds. Semis and finals will be conducted for 15 points (best of 3 sets).

2. All matches will be conducted in the Knockout method.

Participants should carry their own Badminton Racquets, shuttlecocks will be provided in school.

4. The players do not change their respective service courts until they win a point when their side is serving.

5. Badminton Doubles is a match consisting of 21 points.

Every time there is a serve – there is a point scored.

The side winning a rally adds a point to its score.

8. At 20 all, the side which gains a 2-point lead first, wins that game.

9. At 24 all, the side scoring the 25th point, wins that game.

10. A side has only one ‘service’.

11. At the beginning of the game and when the score is even, the server serves from the right service court. When it is odd, the server serves from the left court.

12. If the serving side wins a rally, the serving side scores a point and the same server serves again from the alternate service court.

13. If the receiving side wins a rally, the receiving side scores a point. The receiving side becomes the new serving side.

14. Referee’s decision is Final.

Badminton Singles (Grades 5-6) & (Grades 7-8)

General Rules & Regulations: 

1. Matches will be conducted in a single set for 21 points in preliminary rounds. Semis and finals will be conducted for 15 points (best of 3 sets).

2. All matches will be conducted in the Knockout method.

Participants should carry their own Badminton Racquets, shuttlecocks will be provided in school.

4. The players do not change their respective service courts until they win a point when their side is serving.

5. Match consisted of 21 points.

Every time there is a serve – there is a point scored.

The side winning a rally adds a point to its score.

8. At 20 all, the side which gains a 2-point lead first, wins that game.

9. At 24 all, the side scoring the 25th point, wins that game.

Referee’s decision is Final.

KARATE

KARATE (KATA)
Age Group Event No Gender Cut Off Dates
U-8 1 Boys Born on after 1st January 2017
2 Girls
U-10 3 Boys Born on after 1st January 2015
4 Girls
U-12 5 Boys Born on after 1st January 2013
6 Girls
U-14 7 Boys     Born on after 1st January 2011
   

Note: A player can participate in only ONE category as per cutoffs.

                                                            KARAT (KUMITE)

Age Group

Event No.

Weight Categories(Boys)

Event No.

Weight Categories(Girls)

Cut Off Dates

U-10

1

<25

18

<25

Born on after 1st January 2015

2

25 – 28

19

25 – 28

3

28 – 31

20

28 – 31

4

31 – 34

21

31 – 34

5

        34 above

22

      34 above

U-12

6

-30

23

-30

Born on after 1st January 2013

7

30 – 34

24

30 – 34

8

34 – 38

25

34 – 38

9

38 – 42

26

38 – 42

10

42 – 46

27

42 – 46

11

        46 above

28

      46 above

U-14

12

-34

29

-34

Born on after 1st January 2011

13

34 – 38

30

34 – 38

14

38 – 42

31

38 – 42

15

42 – 46

32

42 – 46

16

46 – 50

33

46 – 50

17

        50 above

34

      50 above

Note : A player can participate in only ONE Weight category as per cutoff

RULES & REGULATIONS

 

TOURNAMENT FORMAT (KNOCK OUT)

 

TAEKWONDO

POOMSAE 
Age Group Event No Gender Cut Off Dates
U-12 1 Boys Born on after 1st January 2013
2 Girls
U-14 3 Boys     Born on after 1st January 2011
4 Girls

 

Note: A player can participate in only ONE category as per cutoffs.

 

                                                                  KYORUGI
Age Group Event No. Weight Categories(Boys) Event No. –Weight Categories(Girls) Cut Off Dates
U-12 1 -30 13 -30 Born on after 1st January 2013
2 30 – 34 14 30 – 34
3 34 – 38 15 34 – 38
4 38 – 42 16 38 – 42
5 42 – 46 17 42 – 46
6 46 18 46
U-14 7 -34 19 -34 Born on after 1st January 2011
8 34 – 38 20 34 – 38
9 38 – 42 21 38 – 42
10 42 – 46 22 42 – 46
11 46 – 50 23 46 – 50
12 50 24 50

Note : A player can participate in only ONE Weight category as per cutoff

SPORT RULES & REGULATIONS (KYORUGI): 

  1. Participants must be in appropriate uniform for the sport of Taekwondo. The Participants are expected to get their own gear apart from a head guard & chest guard.
  2. No Participant will be allowed to participate without complete Taekwondo gear, comprising of the following:
  3. Head Guard (provided by the Tournament Organizing Committee)
  4. Chest Guard (provided by the Tournament Organizing Committee)
  5. Shin Guards
  6. Step Guards
  7. Abdomen Guard
  8. Gum Shield
  9. Elbow Guards
  10.  A Participant must be accompanied by a coach/parent / guardian.

General Rules & Regulations (POOMSAE ):

Taekwondo is an event where all athletes shall demonstrate the chosen Poomsae for a max of 2 minutes. The Poomsae is made up of Taekwondo techniques of blocking, striking and kicking. … Striking techniques should begin at the hip and use the appropriate follow through. Balance, control and proper foot positions should be used with kicking skills. 

All athletes shall perform 2 compulsory or chosen Poomsae within a max. 60 seconds break.

The following checkpoints must be followed strictly: 

1) Maximum 2 participants from each school are allowed to take part in the competition.

2) Participants must perform Recognized WTF Poomsaes.

2) Participants must Show the original Aadhar Card.

3) Participants must wear a taekwondo uniform with the correct belt. 

4) Participants are not allowed to wear any type of shoes. 
5) Male participants are not allowed to wear a T-shirt under taekwondo uniform. Female participants are required to wear a T-shirt under their taekwondo uniform. 
6) Participants may not wear any type of jewelry. 
7) Referee decision is the final.

 

TOURNAMENT FORMAT (KNOCK OUT)

1.Each Participant can participate in only one age group.

2.Poomsae  duration for U-12 & U-14 boys and girls will be 2 minutes/routine

3.KYORUGI match duration for U-8, U-10, U-12 & U-14 boys and girls will be 2 minutes/match

CHESS: (Mixed Gender)

Format: Knockout 

Segment: Grade              : 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 & 9 to 12 

General Rules & Regulations: 

Time Control: 20 min each (in case draw 5 min each will be played)

1) Participants must show their school ID card or valid school issued document which clearly states the grade that they are studying in AY 2024-25
3) Participants are not allowed any type of electrical devices (including wrist watch)
4) Arbiter decision is the final and bending.

Mystic Yogis

Mystic Yogis contest is a demonstration of asanas (postures) based on the theory of yoga-shastra “posture performed with perfection and relaxation without strain”

Note:  Competition will be in the following segment-wise and Yogasana syllabus 

 

COMPULSORY ASANAS FOR Grades 3-4 & Grades 5-6

1. Vrikshasana

4. Trikonasana

3. Dhanurasana

4. Ustrasana,

5. Chakrasana,

6. Sasangasana

7. Akarna Dhanurasana

8. Gomukhasana

9. Setu Bandhasana,

10. Halasana

COMPULSORY ASANAS FOR Grades 7-8 & Grades 9-12

1. Vrikshasana

2. Janu sirsasana

3. Paschimottanasana

4. Sasangasana

5. Akarna Dhanurasana

6. Garbha Pindasana

7. Ustrasana

8. Virabhadrasana I

9. Karnapidasana

10. Kukkutasana

 

Rules and Regulations for the Competition

  1. Compulsory Asanas: Every competitor must perform 3 compulsory asanas.
  2. Asana Selection: During the competition, the asanas will be determined by a draw system, selected on the spot.
  3. Additional Asanas: Judges will choose 3 asanas from the syllabus. In addition to these, competitors must perform 2 more asanas of their choice, excluding the compulsory asanas. Each competitor will perform a total of 5 asanas.
  4. Scoring: Each asana carries a maximum of 10 marks, with a total score of 50 marks.

Judgement Criteria:

  1. Approach to Final Posture: The manner in which the final posture is achieved.
  2. Accuracy of Posture: The correctness of the final position.
  3. Balance and Calmness: The ability to maintain balance and calmness during the retention period.
  4. Grace: The grace and fluidity of the posture.
  5. Returning from the Final Position: The manner in which the competitor returns from the final position.

Judgement: The decision of the judge’s panel is final.

Dress Code:

General instructions:

    1. There is a registration fee for all competitions given in the Registration form.Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
    2. All updates (schedule/draw/results etc) will be published on https://old.meruinternationalschool.com/meru-vijetha/ : It is the participant’s responsibility to keep checking the website.
    3. No request to modify the match schedule will be due to the fixed event schedule.
    4. All matches will be started on time and no late arrivals will be considered. If any query is there related to any issue it should be addressed before the match. Walkovers will be considered if teams/individuals don’t report on time.

I understand that the school has made all the arrangements for the event, keeping in mind the well-being of the participants and their safety. I undertake not to hold the school management, the principal, or the staff responsible or liable for any damages, injury, accidents, or casualties caused as part of the event due to incidents out of the school’s control.  I also confirm that the school management has the right to change the itinerary and the program due to unforeseen circumstances.

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    1. Community to nominate 1 person for ease of communication with the school.
    2. Community POC to ensure that participants are regularly updated about the event.
    3. All participants to register for Round 1 by filling in the form at:https://forms.gle/BRFdaRr94QJomx277  
    4. Filling out the form doesn’t imply selection in the finale.

 

Contact Mr. Harikrishna- 81210 29855 for further details or email: harikrishna.yerranagu@old.meruinternationalschool.com