Team
- FIVE (5) players per team plus UNLIMITED subs
- Team ONE: Ki-oma. Team TWO: Taniwha (you may name your team as normal).
- At least TWO (2) of each genders on the court at all times
- A minimum of 4 players must start the game, the 5th player must be on court within 5 minutes of game time
- Teams must wear matching bibs (supplied by UC Rec & Sport)
- Teams may register an unlimited number of players, only registered players are permitted to participate.
The Game
Clock
- 12-minute halves, 2-minute half time (30-minute turn-around time)
- Running clock games
- Teams must be ready before the start of their game.
Rules
Adjusted Kī o rahi rules are as follows:
- The game is started by a ‘ki‐oma’ player in the ‘Marama’ who kicks the ball aiming for one of their ‘ki‐oma’ teammates in the ‘pawero’ zone they then throw the ball out to their players in the ‘te ao’ zone so they can start scoring points.
- Taniwha must collect ‘pou’ (by touching the ball on the pou) before they pass the ball into Te Roto to shoot. Ki oma accumulate points in the same manner before scoring a try.
- All players must wear rippa belts and rippa tags provided. T-shirts must be tucked in. 2 rips then hand over.
- The aim of ki‐oma is to protect the ‘tupu’, Score points by touching the pou with the “ki” (ball) and THEN running into ‘pawero’ zone without getting ripped in the ‘te roto’ zone. Ki-oma aren’t able to enter ‘Wairua’
- The aim of the ‘taniwha’ team is to get the ball from the ‘ki‐oma’ and pass it to their taniwha team mates in the ‘te roto’ zone so they can try and hit the ‘tupu’ to score a point.
- If kaitiaki hit the tupu with any part of their body a point is awarded to Taniwha.
- If the ki‐oma score a try then the restart happens from the ‘marama’, if the taniwha hit the tupu and score a point the ball is still alive and play carries on.
- If attacking player gets ripped they have 3-5 seconds to pass the ki.
Scheduling
- Thursdays (unless schedules clash with existing bookings, you will be notified in advance) 3pm - 5pm
- Breaks for University holidays
- Draws and other information about the competition will be posted on UC Sport Competitions Facebook Page
