Who are the officials of sepak takraw?

Answer 1

They officiate what is going on during the sepak tekraw.

They have to communicate with participants using hand signals.

Answer 2

The officials are referring to:

a. Member of Referees' Committee

b. Referee

c. Assist. Referee

d. Reserve Referee

e. Standby Referee

f. Team's Manager

g. Team's Coach

h. Players

i. Spectators

Referees shall avoid getting themselves involved in dispute members of the public, the press, Sepak Takraw officials or players on matters pertaining to refereeing. An unpleasant incident encountered must promptly be reported to Chairman Referee.

Referees must at all times uphold the Laws of the Game, The Rules and Regulations.

Referees must at times observe the 3Fs - Firm, Fair and Fit. The level of physical fitness must always be maintained to ensure consistency with the requirements of good refereeing.

Referees must behave as professionals and conduct themselves in a manner that will bring honour to themselves and the country.

Referees detailed to officiate in a sepak takraw tournament must report at the venue at least 30 minutes earlier for local games and 1 hour earlier for International Games.

Official Referees must ensure that all referees stay behind until all games have ended before giving a short briefing and officially release the referees to go home.

Official Referee is responsible to record down the names of referees who leave the tournament venue before the tournament ended and submit the report to chairman Referees and Secretary Referees.

Answer 3

The officials are referring to:

a. Member of Referees' Committee

b. Referee

c. Assist. Referee

d. Reserve Referee

e. Standby Referee

f. Team's Manager

g. Team's Coach

h. Players

i. Spectators

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Answer 4

Laws of the Game

Sepaktakraw

1 THE COURT

1.1 Area of 13.4 m x 6.1 m free from all obstacles up to the height of 8 m measured from the floor surface (sand and grass court not advisable).

1.2 The width of the lines bounding the court should not be more than 0.04 m measured and drawn inwards from the edge of the court measurements. All the boundary lines should be drawn at least 3.0m away from all obstacles.

1.3 The Center Line

The Centerline of 0.02 m should be drawn equally dividing the right and left court.

1.4 The Quarter Circle

At the corner of each at the Center Line, the quarter circle shall be drawn from the sideline to the Center Line with a radius of 0.9 m measured and drawn outwards from the edge of the 0.9 m radius.

1.5 The Service Circle

The Service Circle of 0.3 m radius shall be drawn on the left and on the right court, the center of which is 2.45 m from the back line of the court and 3.05 m from the sidelines, the 0.04 m line shall be measured and drawn outward from the edge of the 0.3 m radius.

2 THE POSTS

2.1 The posts shall be 1.55 m (1.45 m for women) in height from the floor and shall be sufficiently firm to maintain high net tension. It should be made from very strong materials and shall not be more than 0.04 m in radius.

2.2 Position of posts shall be erected or placed firmly 0.3 m away from the sideline and in line with the Center Line.

3 THE NET

3.1 The net shall be made of fine ordinary cord or nylon with 0.06m to 0.08m mesh.

3.2 The net is 0.7m in depth and not shorter than 6.1m in length placed vertically over the axis of the centerline.

3.3 Two side bands 0.05m wide are fastened vertically to the net and placed above each sideline. They are considered as part of the net.

3.4 The net shall be edged with 0.05m wide tape double at the top and bottom supported by a fine ordinary cord or nylon cord that runs through the tape, strains over and flushes with the top of the post.

3.5 The height of the net at the centre of the court shall be 1.52m for men and 1.42m for women while at the posts shall be 1.55m for men and 1.45m for women.

4 THE SEPAKTAKRAW BALL

4.1 The Sepaktakraw ball shall be spherical in shape, made of synthetic fiber of one woven layer.

4.2 Sepaktakraw ball without synthetic rubber covering must consist of the following characteristics;

4.2.1 Have 12 holes.

4.2.2 Have 20 intersections.

4.2.3 Has a circumference measuring from 0.41m to 0.43m for men and from 0.42m to 0.44m for women.

4.2.4 Has a weight that range from 170 gm to 180 gm for men and from 150 gm to 160 gm for women.

4.3 The Sepaktakraw ball can be in plain single colour, multi-colour, and luminous colours, but not in any colour that will impair the performance of the players.

4.4 The Sepaktakraw ball can also be constructed of synthetic rubber or soft durable material for covering the ball, for the purpose of softening the impact of the ball on the player's body. The type of material and method used for constructing the ball, or for covering the ball with rubber or soft durable covering must be approved by ISTAF before it can be used for any competition.

4.5 All world, international, regional competitions sanctioned by ISTAF, including but not limited to, the Olympic Games, World Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Game and SEA Games, must be played with ISTAF approved Sepaktakraw balls.

5 THE PLAYERS

5.1 A match is played by two Regu's, each consisting of three players.

5.2 One of the three players shall be at the back and he is called a "Tekong".

5.3 The other two players shall be in front, one on the left and the other on the right. The player on the left is called a "Left Inside" and the player on the right is called a "Right Inside".

5.4 Team Event

5.4.1 Each team shall consist of a minimum of 9 players (3 Regus of 3 players per regu) and a maximum of 15 players, but only 12 players to be registered upon a match.

5.4.2 Prior to the commencement of a game, each team must have a minimum of 9 registered players present on the playing court.

5.4.3 Any "team" having less than 9 players will not be allowed to play the game and will be considered as having lost.

5.5 Regu Event

5.5.1 Each Regu shall consist of a minimum of 3 players and a maximum of 5 players (1 Regu of 3 players plus 2 substitutes) all of whom must be registered.

5.5.2 Prior to the commencement of a game each Regu must have at least 3 players present on the playing court.

5.5.3 Any "Regu" having less than 3 players present on the playing court during the commencement of the game will not be allowed to play the game and will be considered as having lost.

6 PLAYER'S ATTIRE

6.1 All equipment used by players must be appropriate for Sepaktakraw. Any equipment that is designed to increase or reduce the speed of the ball, increase a player's height or movement or in any other way give an unfair advantage and that endangers himself/herself or other players shall not be permitted.

6.2 To avoid unnecessary conflicts or confusion, two opposing teams must wear different colour jerseys.

6.3 Teams must have a minimum of two sets of Jerseys/T-shirts, one light and the other dark in colour. If both teams arrive at a match dressed in Jerseys of the same colour, the home team must change. On a neutral site, the team listed first on the match program shall change.

6.4 A player's attire consists of Jersey/T-shirts, shorts, socks and sport shoes with rubber soles without heels. The entire apparel of a player is regarded as part of his/her body. All Jerseys/T-shirts should be tucked in. In case of cold weather, the players are permitted to use tracksuits.

6.5 All jerseys/ T-shirts shall be numbered on both sides. A player must be assigned with one permanent number throughout the tournament. Each participating team is allowed to use only number 1 to number 15. The size of the number shall not be less than 19cm in height at the back and should be 10cm in height for the front (centre chest area).

6.6 The Captain of each Regu shall wear an armband of a different colour from the Jersey/T-shirt on the left arm.

6.7 Any other apparel not specifically mentioned in these Rules must first receive the approval of ISTAF Technical Commission.

7 SUBSTITUTION

7.1 There shall be no repeat of the same player in any team competition involving more than one Regu.

7.2 Substitution of a player is allowed at any time on request made by the Team Manager to the Official Referee when the ball is not in play.

7.3 Each "Regu" may nominate none to maximum of two reserve players, but can make only one substitution in a match.

7.4 Each Regu will be allowed to make a substitution for injury provided a substitution had not been made earlier. If substitution had been made, the regu will not be allowed to continue and will be considered as having lost.

7.5 Any "Regu" having less than 3 players will not be allowed to continue the game and will be considered as having lost unless a penalty send off, the Regu will continue without any substitution

8 THE COIN TOSS AND WARM-UP

8.1 Before commencing the game, the Court Referee will toss a coin or disc and the side winning the toss will choose side or service. The side that loses the toss will abide with the decision.

8.2 The side winning the toss shall "warm-up" first for 2 minutes followed by the other "Regu". Only 5 persons are allowed to move freely in the court with the official ball.

9 POSITION OF PLAYERS DURING SERVICE

9.1 At the start of play, the players of both "Regu's" must be in their respective courts in a ready position.

9.2 The Tekong shall have one of his/her feet inside the serving circle.

9.3 Both of the "Inside" players of the serving side must be in their respective quarter circles.

9.4 The opponent or receiving Regu is free to be anywhere within its court.

10 THE START OF PLAY AND SERVICE

10.1 The side that must serve first shall start the first set. "The side that wins the first set will start and serve in the second set."

10.2 The throw must be executed as soon as the Referee calls the score. If either of the "Inside" players throws the ball before the Referee calls the score, it must be a re-thrown and warning given to the regu. A repetition of this act will be considered as 'Fault'

10.3 During the service, as soon as the Tekong kicks the ball, all the players are allowed to move about freely in their respective courts.

10.4 The service is valid if the ball passes over the net, whether it touches the net or not, and inside the boundary of the two net tapes and boundary lines of the opponent's court.

10.5 In a knock out system the Team do not have to play the 3rd Regu if a winner has been decided.

10.6 In a league system, the Teams will have to play all 3 Regus. Teams without the 3rd Regu will be considered as giving a walk over and a maximum point of 21 points each set will be awarded to the opponent.

11 FAULTS

11.1 The Serving Side During Service

11.1.1 The "Inside" player who is making service throws, plays about with the ball (throwing up the ball, bumping, giving to other "Inside" player, etc.) after the call of score has been made by the Referee.

11.1.2 The "Inside" player lifts his/her feet or steps on the line or crosses over or touches the net while throwing the ball.

11.1.3 The "Tekong" jumps off the ground to execute the service or the standing foot steps on the service circle line before and during the service.

11.1.4 The "Tekong" does not kick the ball on the service throw.

11.1.5 The ball touches his/her own player before crossing over the opponent court.

11.1.6 The ball goes over the net but falls outside the court.

11.1.7 The ball does not cross to the opponent side.

11.1.8 A player uses his/her hand or hands, or any other part of his/her arms to facilitate the execution of a kick even if the hand or arm does not directly touches the ball, but it touches other objects or surfaces instead when doing so.

11.1.9 The Thrower of the serving regu throws the ball before the referee calls the score, for the second or subsequent time during the match

11.2 Serving And Receiving Side During Service

11.2.1 Creating distracting manner or noise or shouting at his/her opponent.

11.3 For Both Sides During The Game

11.3.1 Stepping on the centre line (except during a follow through after an execution of a spike or a block)

11.3.2 Any player who touches the ball on the opponent side.

11.3.3 Any part of player's body crosses over into opponent's court whether above or under the net except during the follow-through.

11.3.4 Playing the ball more than 3 times in succession.

11.3.5 The ball touches the arm

11.3.6 Stopping or holding the ball under the arm, between the legs or body.

11.3.7 Any part of the body or player's outfits e.g. shoes, jersey, head band etc., touches the net or the post or the Referee's chairs or falls into the opponent's side.

11.3.8 The ball touches the ceiling, roof or the wall (any objects).

11.3.9 Any player who uses the aid of any external object as a form of support to facilitate the execution of a kick.

12 SCORING SYSTEM12.1 When either serving side or receiving side commits a fault, a point is awarded to the opponent side including making next service. 12.2 The winning point for a set is 21 points, unless the point is tied at 20-20, the set shall be decided on a difference of two points, up to a ceiling of 25 points. When the score is tied at 20-20, the Referee announces "Setting up to 25 points".12.3 The game is played in 2 sets with 2-minute rest in between.12.4 If each "Regu" wins one set, the game shall be decided in the third set called "Tiebreak" with 15 points unless the point is tied at 14-14, then the set shall be decided on a difference of two points, up to a ceiling of 17 points. When the score is tied at 14-14, the Referee announces "Setting up to 17 points".12.5 Before the tiebreak set takes place, the Referee shall toss a disc or coin, and "The side winning of the toss should serve". The change of sides takes place when one "Regu" reaches 8 points.13 TIME - OUT

13.1 A One minute time-out will be given each set when one 'Regu' reaches 11 points. During the Tie Break set the time out will be automatically given when one 'Regu' reaches 8 points Only 5 persons are allowed at the base line.

13.2 The 5 persons should consist of the 3 players and two other person of properly attired different from the players.

14 TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PLAY

14.1 The Referee can suspend play temporarily should a player gets injured and needs immediate treatment, for not more than 5 minutes for each regu.

14.2 An injured player is allowed up to 5 minutes injury time-out. If after 5 minutes, the player is unable to continue, a substitution must be made. If the injured player's team has already made a substitution, the match will be declared a forfeit in favor of the opposing team.

14.3 In the event of obstructions, disturbances or any other matters, only the Official Referee can suspend play upon concurrence with the Tournament Committee.

14.4 In the course of such suspension, all players are not allowed to leave the court to receive drinks or any form of assistance.

15 DISCIPLINE

15.1 Every player must abide by the rules of the game.

15.2 Only the Captain of the "Regu" is allowed to approach the referee during the game. Either for matters relating to the position as well as condition of the players in the "Regu", or to ask for a reasonable explanation for the decision made by the referee concerning the match, for which the referee must accede to the request made by the Captain of the "Regu".

15.3 The team managers, coaches, players and team officials are however not allowed to dispute the referee's decision during the match or to act in any way that will jeopardize the continuity of the match, for which such act shall be regarded as a serious Disciplinary offence.

16 PENALTY

Fouls and misconduct are penalized as follows:

Disciplinary Sanctions -

16.1 Cautionable Offences

A player is cautioned and shown the yellow card if he commits any of the following six offences:

16.1.1 Is guilty of unsporting behavior by the display of such action that can be reasonably regarded as either a mitigated or unmitigated violation of the norms of sporting ethics, which can be considered as having or will have a detrimental effect on the proper conduct of the match as a whole.

16.1.2 Shows dissent by word or action

16.1.3 Persistently infringes the Laws of the Game

16.1.4 Delays the restart of play

16.1.5 Enters or re-enters the court without the Referee's permission

16.1.6 Deliberately leaves the court without the Referee's permission.

16.2 Sending-off Offences

A player is sent off and shown the red card if he commits any of the following five offences:

16.2.1 Is guilty of serious foul play

16.2.2 Is guilty of violent conduct, including an act executed with deliberate intent to cause injury to his/her opponent

16.2.3 Spits at an opponent or any other person

16.2.4 Using offensive or insulting or abusive language and/or gestures

16.2.5 Receives a second caution (Yellow Card) in the same match.

16.3 A player who commits a cautionable offence either on or off the court, whether directed towards opponent, team-mate, the referee, an Assistant Referee or any other person, for which a yellow card is awarded for each the offence committed is disciplined as follows

16.3.1 Offence:

First Yellow Card

Penalty:

· Normal Caution

16.3.2 Offence:

Second Yellow Card received by the same player in different matches, but in the same tournament.

Penalty:

· One Match Suspension

16.3.3 Offence:

Third Yellow Card received after suspension for the first two Yellow Cards in the tournament by the same player.

Penalty:

· Two (2) Matches Suspension

· A Fine of US$100 (One Hundred Dollars is to be paid

by the club or any other body the player represent in the match

16.3.4 Offence:

Fourth Yellow Card

Yellow card received after two match's suspension for the earlier Third Yellow Card in the same tournament by the same player.

Penalty:

· Immediate suspension from playing in the next or subsequent matches in any tournament sanctioned by relevant Sepaktakraw controlling authority until a Disciplinary Committee is convened and a have been reached on the matter.

16.3.5 Offence:

Two Yellow Cards received by the same player within the same match.

Penalty:

· Two (2) Matches Suspension

· A Fine of US$100 (One Hundred Dollars is to be paid by the club or any other body the player represent in the match.

· A Red Card will be given for a third disciplinary offence committed in any other matches in the tournament.

16.4 A player who commits a sending-off offence either on or off the court, whether directed towards opponent, team-mate, the Referee, an Assistant Referee or any other person, for which a red card is awarded, for each of the offence committed is disciplined according to the nature of the offence committed is disciplined as follows:

16.4.1 Offence:

Red Card

Penalty:

· Send-Off from the game and immediate suspension from playing in any tournament sanctioned by the relevant controlling authority for Sepaktakraw until a Disciplinary Committee is convened and a decision has been reached on the matter.

17. MISCONDUCT OF TEAM OFFICIALS17.1 Disciplinary action will be taken against Team Officials or his/her team for any misconduct or disturbances committed by the official or team during a tournament whether in or outside the court.17.2 Any team official who commits misconduct or disturbances will be immediately escorted out from the arena by the tournament officials and the Official Referee and will also be immediately suspended from being a team official, until a Disciplinary Committee is convened and a decision has been reached on the matter.18. GENERAL

18.1. In the event of any question or any matter arising out of any point, which is not expressly provided for in any of the rules of the game, the decision of the Official Referee shall be final.

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Answer 5

They officiate what is going on during the sepak tekraw. They have to communicate with participants using hand signals.

Answer 6

roles and fuction of sepak takraw