# Solidarity Sports Cup Community Rules Pack v1 Original SSC house rules for friendly community events. These rules are written for beginners, mixed levels, local hosts and charity/solidarity tournaments. They are not an official federation rulebook and do not claim affiliation with any governing body. Local organizers may adapt the format for safety, venue rules, equipment, age, weather and player level. ## Official reference measurements SSC uses house rules for friendliness, but the measurements below are based on official or published rule sources so local hosts can set up correctly when equipment and space allow. ### Footvolley reference Court sizing can be adapted to the venue and tradition used by the host. - Court options: 8 x 16 m (European size), 9 x 18 m (Brazilian size), or 8.5 x 17 m (also quite common). - Free zone: minimum 3 m on all sides; bigger events can use at least 5 m from back and side lines. - Free playing space: minimum 8 m high; official competitions use 12 m. - Sand: level, safe, no dangerous objects; official competitions require at least 30 cm sand depth. - Lines: 5-8 cm wide and contrasting with the sand. - Net height: 2.20 m men, 2.10 m women, 2.00 m for 4 vs 4 variant. - Net: 1 m wide, 9.50 m to 19 m long. - Ball: circumference 68-70 cm, weight 410-440 g. - Futevolei / Footvolley standard reference: sets are normally to 18 points, usually best of three sets (18, 18, then a deciding set to 15), win by 2 if the format allows. Note: for SSC, choose the court size that fits the venue, level and local tradition. Announce the size before the event so everyone understands the format. ### Futmesa / Footmesa reference Source: Footmesa Official Rules, 3rd edition, May 2022. - Court: recommended at least 8 m x 8 m. - Table position: centered in the court. - Service line: 1.5 m from the table edge. - Table: 80 cm length x 80 cm width x 80 cm height. - Ball: circumference 68-70 cm, weight 420-460 g. - Modes: 1 vs 1 or 2 vs 2. - Touches: maximum 3 touches before returning to the table. - Official set reference: set to 18, win by 2; deciding third set may be to 15. ### Teqball reference Source: FITEQ Official Rules and Regulations of Teqball. - Table: 3,000 mm length, 1,700 mm width including net, 900 mm height to top of net. - Net: 1,700 mm wide, 20 mm thick, 140 mm high from table surface. - Minimum playing area: 10 m wide x 12 m long x 5 m high in the rules section. - Official competition court reference: 12 m wide x 16 m long x 7 m high. - Service line: 2 m from the end of the Teqball table; service line width 1.5 m. - Ball: circumference 68-70 cm, weight 410-450 g. - Touches: maximum 3 touches; doubles must involve both players. - Official set reference in the source checked: set to 20; best of 3 unless tournament rules say otherwise. ### Altinha reference Altinha does not appear to have one single globally accepted official rulebook with fixed court dimensions. Brazilian competition sources describe formats that vary by event. Common competitive references include circles/quartets, judged presentations of about 4-5 minutes, and scoring criteria such as attack, skill, creativity, speed/control and penalties for drops or unsafe play. For SSC, Altinha should stay flexible: safe circle size, enough space between players, no hands, keep the ball alive, reward creativity and teamwork. ## SSC principles - Safety first. No point is worth injuring another player. - Everyone belongs. Explain rules before enforcing them strictly. - Keep it moving. Short games, clear calls and quick rotations create more joy. - Respect the host. The local host makes the final call on format and safety. - Be transparent. Publish registration income, costs, sponsor support and donation receipts. ## Footvolley quick rules ### Format - Standard format: 2 vs 2 on sand, normally using a beach-volleyball court. - Beginner clinics can use smaller courts, lower pressure serves or coach-fed balls. - Futevolei / Footvolley standard is 18-point sets, usually best of three sets: 18, 18 and a deciding set to 15. - For SSC/community tournaments, anything is possible if announced clearly: 4 vs 4, 1 vs 1, games to 21, shorter clinics or other friendly formats. - Switch sides every 6 points in sets to 18. In games to 21, switch sides every 7 points. - Win by 2 if time allows. If the schedule is tight, use a points cap announced before the game. ### Touches and ball control - No hands or arms. - Legal body parts include feet, legs, chest, shoulders and head. - Each team has up to 3 touches to return the ball. - A player should not take two touches in a row unless the organizer announces a beginner exception. - The ball may touch the net and continue if it lands legally. ### Serve and rally - Serve from behind the back line or from the host's marked serving area. - The serve should be safe and visible, not aimed dangerously at the body. - Lines are in. - If players disagree on a close call in a friendly event, replay the point. ### Safety - Bicycle kicks, shark attacks and overhead attacks are allowed only when there is safe space. - If a spectacular move risks hitting another player, the host can stop the point and warn the player. ## Altinha quick rules ### Spirit Altinha is a cooperative Brazilian keep-up circle. The main goal is rhythm, creativity, control and joy, not eliminating beginners. ### Basic play - Stand in a circle with enough space between players. - Keep the ball in the air using feet, legs, chest, shoulders and head. - No hands or arms unless the host announces a reset. - Pass the ball with control so the next player has a fair chance. - Beginners may be allowed one bounce or coach-assisted resets if the host chooses. ### Challenge options - Team challenge: count the longest rally. - Style challenge: reward creativity, control and teamwork, not only difficulty. - Workshop challenge: each player tries one new skill before the next round. ### Safety - No wild kicks toward faces. - Keep distance when someone attempts a high-skill move. - Stop immediately if someone enters the playing space. ## Futmesa quick rules ### Format - Play 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2 or rotating king/queen of the table. - Use a safe table setup with enough space around it. - Games can be played to 11 or 15 points. Best of 3 sets works for finals. ### Touches and returns - No hands or arms during live play. - Legal touches are football-style: feet, legs, chest, shoulders and head. - Each side has up to 3 touches before returning the ball. - In doubles, both players are encouraged to participate, but beginner events can keep this flexible. - The return should land on the opponent's side of the table. ### Serve - The host decides the serve style before the match: dropped ball, self-bounce, foot serve or hand toss to foot. - Use the same serve rule for the whole match. - If a serve is unclear during beginner play, replay once and explain. ### Table edges and disputes - Before the tournament starts, define how your table handles edges. - Simple SSC community rule: if an edge is unclear or causes a dispute, replay the point. - If the ball hits unsafe objects, people or obstacles around the table, replay unless a clear fault happened first. ## Simple tournament formats ### 4 to 6 teams - One group, everyone plays everyone. - Top 2 play a final. - Optional: 3rd vs 4th bronze/community match. ### 7 to 12 teams - Two groups. - Top 2 from each group go to semifinals. - Group winner A vs runner-up B, group winner B vs runner-up A. ### 13 to 20 teams - Three or four groups depending on time and courts. - Advance group winners plus the best runners-up. - Use points difference only after wins/points if the host announces it before kickoff. ## Host checklist - Confirm venue permission, safety and weather plan. - Confirm sport, format, age limit, start time and estimated finish. - Confirm equipment: balls, net/table, lines, first aid and water. - Publish registration deadline and contact information. - Explain rules before the first game. - Decide how photos/videos and privacy exceptions will be handled. - Track income, costs, sponsor support and donation receipt. - Publish a short thank-you post after the event.