BHH 2012 Rules

Yes, BHH 2012 definitely rules. Jokes aside, Ultimate Frisbee is a unique self-refereed sport, but players still abide by rules governing it.  As such, we follow the World Flying Disc Federation, WFDF’s Latest Ultimate Rules. Time to go brush up your knowledge.

You have no excuses not to know the rules. Know your stuff when it comes to contact, fouls and especially the Spirit of the Game!

The By Laws for the Borneo Headhunters Hat 2012 is as follow:

Captains

Teams will elect their own captains on Saturday morning during the 7:30 am team meeting. So be on-time.

Pick somebody who will champion the Spirit of the Game at all cost.  Also good to have in a captain: Knowledge of the Rules, Knowledge of Game Plays and Experience.

Your captain must report to the Tournament Director by 7:45 am Saturday morning with your team name, which you also have to decide on.

Game Duration

Total: 40 mins + 3 min half time  (20 mins a side)
At Half Time, finish the current point. The time it takes to finish that point will be deducted from your second half.

Gap Between Games: 15 mins

Time Out: 1 per team per game (60 seconds only)

Winning Score

First to 15 wins, but lead by at least 2 points.

If by the 35th min there is no clear winner, a Soft Cap will be called. Then teams will finish the current point and check the Leading Score, before they restart play. The first team to reach Leading Score + 1 will win the game.

Female Players

It is compulsory to have a minimum of 2 female player per point.

With Captains’ Agreement more or less female players can play per point, but never less than 1.

The Championship Finals

Duration: 50 minutes + 5 min break.

Winning Score: First to 17 wins, win by 2 points (TD may call a time cap if the game drags on too long)

Other rules remain the same.

Tournament Format (Round Robin Stage)

There are 8 teams which will be split into two groups, Group A and Group B, playing against each other in the same Group during the morning matches. After all the morning match results are in, teams are seeded in their groups to determine the afternoon playoff games. In the event of a tie, point differential will be used.

Point Differential = Offense Points – Defense Points
Example: Your team scores 10, your opponents score 4. Your Point Differential is 6 (10 minus 4)
Or: You score 7 and your opponents score 13. Your Point Differential is -6 (7 minus 13)

If after considering wins and Points Differential teams are still tied for a rank, a Boat Race consisting of no less than 7 players per team will determine the seedings for the playoffs.

Tournament Format (Playoff Stage)

No Moaning

The Tournament Director (TD) has the last and final say.

We have made every effort to balance the teams. Your team is what it is. Act like a champion and use what you have to overcome adversity.

Whatever happens to your team’s players on the day (no shows, upset stomachs, snowball in the eye) is your team’s fate and we cannot change it.

The Borneo Headhunters Hat wants to be known as the Best Spirited Tournament in Asia.  Help us by being friendly, having fun and making good calls on the field.

Any incidents of excessively bad Spirit will be swiftly and efficiently dealt with by the Team Captains and the Tournament Director, which could include disqualification, revoked tournament privileges, being asked to leave or all of the above.

Winning is good, but playing well regardless of whether or not you’re winning, is better.

Let’s all be better! And have fun while we’re at it.

Its been hot on some days and raining on others here in Kota Kinabalu so bring your sunscreen and hat and be prepared for a hot weekend or a muddy field (or both). Sadly, we have no control over the weather but we do however have control on playing safe and injury-free. Here’s the outline of the tournament:

Friday, February 24

7:30 pm – 11 pm  Registration party at Upperstar (Segama Complex)

Saturday, February 25

Borneo Headhunters Hat (Padang Sukma Likas)

7:30 am  Team Meeting (All players need to report at the field at this time)

8:00 am  Captain’s Briefing

8:30 am  Tournament starts

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7:30 pm  Saturday Night Party (Party Box, Waterfront)

8:30 pm  Borneo Headhunters Hat 2012 Prize Giving Ceremony

9:00 pm  Best Guitarist Pose Contest

9:30 pm  Best Dressed Contest (Winner gets BHH 2012 disc)

10:00 pm PARTAYYYYYYY till close

Sunday, February 26

3:30 pm  Sabah Ultimate Pickup Game (Rugby/Football Field, Terminal 2, Low Cost Terminal, KK Airport)

What should I bring?

Your normal Ultimate Frisbee game clothes, dry clothes, sunscreen, socks and football boots / cleats.

We will provide: your BHH 2012 team jersey, water, bananas, lunch on the field.

There will be a few shaded areas on the field to hide from the sun / rain in between games. There’s also a canteen on-site in case you want to buy extra food / drinks.

What else Can I do to prepare for the tournament?

Read. The. Rules.

If you remember nothing, remember the Spirit of the Game: things like calling yourself out when you’re out. Not calling a score if you caught it outside the endzone, and above all – be competitive, but have fun!

Don’t forget, you can congratulate your opponent when they score on you. And at all times be respectful to other players. No arguments are needed. The rules are simple: if a foul is contested, it goes back to the thrower. Game on.

One team with the most outstanding spirit will win the coveted Spirit Award. It’s not just about the games you play afterwards, or the cheers, but also how you call fouls and deal with fouls called on you.

Other than that, you are what you are for this tournament. Make the most of it, have fun and learn as much as you can.

Imperial Boutec Hotel

Imperial Boutec Hotel is for the budget conscious traveler, equipped with flat screen TVs and WiFi access in the rooms, it offers bare essentials but comfortable place to rest. Centrally located in Warisan Square, it is in the midst of Kota Kinabalu’s nightlife, restaurants and shopping. BHH 2012 deal: RM 100 per room per night. Includes breakfast.

Booking instructions: Contact Dino by emailing dinoza@gmail.com:

(1) Your full name, (2) Your contact number, (3) check-in/check-out dates. Note: Full payment upon check-in. Booking confirmation subject to confirmation of BHH 2012 registration fees payment.

Borneo Backpackers

Centrally located in the heart of the city, with its distinctive green and brown theme colours, Borneo Backpackers is the choice of the budget backpacker. BHH 2012 has full access here on the 24^th and 25^th February 2012 with the following pricing on both days. Do expect normal rates on other days though but let us know and we will see what arrangements can be made.

Package includes free Airport Arrival transfer to the hostel on your arrival but in case of flight delay, you will be expected to make your own way to Borneo Backpackers.  A women only dorm is available upon request pending space availability so ladies, do book early so we can cater to your request.

Total: 51 pax

Booking instructions: Contact Aaron by emailing arkual@gmail.com,

(1)   Your full name and if booking with a group, the names of everyone in your group, (2) Your contact number, (3) check-in and check-out dates and (4) your arrival time and flight if you plan to make use of the free airport pickup. Minimum one week prior to arrival for confirmation if you plan to utilize the free airport pickup.

Booking is on a first come, first served basis. We will not be able to entertain request for late group bookings and may separate your group pending space availability but rest assured, you’re staying in great company as we have booked the entire hostel on the 24^th and 25^th February. A 1-night non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking, payable no later than 31^st Jan 2012.  Note: Booking confirmation subject to confirmation of BHH 2012 registration fees payment.

Borneo Beachouse Backpackers

Located just 5 minutes walk from the beach, terminal 2 airport (AirAsia terminal) and the field where Bristleheads/Headhunters play their sunday pickup games, the Borneo Beachouse Backpackers provide friendly, comfortable accommodation at the official Head Quarters of Ultimate in Sabah.

Offerings a 10% discount on rooms and dorms, the Borneo Beachouse Backpackers supports Ultimate in Sabah by offering pocket friendly accommodation. Travel arrangements from the hostel to the field will also be provided for participants staying at this accommodation.

Email arkual@gmail.com with your dates to make a reservation. We will pass your details on to the Borneo Beachouse Backpackers who reserve and confirm your booking.

So far, we have received 80 registrations since we first open up the tournament 3 weeks ago! Gentle reminder that BHH 2012 will be available to the first 120 paid registrants so get your entries in early to avoid disappointment! We are working hard in making sure this hat will be a rockin’ experience for players of all skill levels so don’t be shy if you have very minimal experience in Ultimate Frisbee. Less than 6 more months to go!

1. A space in a team at the Borneo Headhunters Hat 2012
2. An official tournament t-shirt for your team
3. Water on the field
4. Buffet Lunch
5. Accommodation discounts and other freebies from sponsors

Registration details will be announced soon but you can start looking out for fantastic deals on airlines now. Based on the tremendous interests we’ve received during our past tournaments, the tournament organizers have decided to cap the number of participants to the first 120 paid individuals or last registration date on 13^th January 2012, whichever comes first. In the event that the cap is reached before the last registration date, individuals will be placed on a waiting list.

Banking details will be sent to you once we’re received your registration forms and verified your space. Due to budget constraints, players are required to pay the registration fees in order to confirm their registration and any players whose payments are not received on or before Sunday 15^th January will not be confirmed registered!

A hat tournament is an open tournament where players are divided into balanced teams taking into account player’s abilities of catching, throwing, defense and speed. In order to achieve this balance, participants are reminded to be honest with their abilities. Beginners are expected to put mostly 1’s into playing abilities but they could put higher scores in speed ‘cause they’re just freaking fast runners whereas more experienced players are expected to put higher scores in playing abilities but it could mean they’re slower runners. Brutal honesty of your scores enables more balanced teams and a highly enjoyable tournament experience!

We look forward to receiving your registration forms! Bookmark http:/sabahultimate.com/headhunters-hat/ for recent updates and information! See you all on the field!

There you have it again.

And there you have it.

The surprisingly fast-paced, and energetic pickup game was the cherry on top of the super-moist, double chocolate cake that was Saturday’s hot hot hot Borneo Headhunters Hat Ultimate tournament.

The tournament had lots brilliant plays, dramatic fumbles, a sudden spate of ankle-rolls and cramps, a slight drought of layouts – but that which there were, were brilliant – and fairly evenly balanced teams.

Before lunch the games were narrowly contested and the scores were fairly close. After lunch the differences were slightly more pronounced, but both the penultimate game and the finals were decided off Universe Points, making for riveting Ultimate right here on Sabah soil.

An incredible mix of new and experienced players representing nearly 10 countries attended the Hat this year, hopefully giving the newer players the opportunities to measure themselves against more experienced ones and learn something new.

The participants also showed tremendous spirit, with all the teams scoring either 29, 30 or 31 points for Spirit, with the eventual winners just pipping everyone to the post with 32 points.

Here’s what the day’s 12 games came to.

Results from the Tournament

1st & Tournament Champs: Blue Wave in Blue
2nd: Big O in Orange
3rd: Hail Bloody Mary in Red
4th: Mat Salehs in White
5th: Lean Mean Green Machine in Green

MVP Female: Nicky from Blue Wave
MVP Male: Donny from Blue Wave

Best Female Layout: Lee from Big O
Best Male Layout: Dickson from Big O

Best Spirit Award: Mat Salehs

Click on the pic for the games scores and point differentials:

Big Up to Our Sponsors

Without our sponsors we would have been a lot more limited and would like to say a big thank you for your monetary contributions, discounts and supplies.

Photo Albums of the Event

A big thanks to our Official Photographer Charles Lai who snapped away the entire day.

There were loads of other cameras out at the tournament though, so if you would like to share your images with everybody, please email me the link and I will list it here. If you give me the Facebook link from the bottom of your Facebook album’s front page, then people who are not your friend can also view it.

Open to all:

• Official Photographer Charles Lai’s 1st Album on Facebook
• Official Photographer Charles Lai’s 2nd Album on Facebook

• Jaco’s Borneo Headhunters Hat 2011 Facebook Album
• Jaco’s Getting Wiggy With It Facebook Album
• Richard Sokial’s Headhunters Hat 2011 Facebook Album
• Sabah Ultimate’s Photo Album

For Facebook users only (might require friend request):

• Teng Han Nyan’s Borneo Headhunters Hat Album 1
• Teng Han Nyan’s Borneo Headhunters Hat Album 2
• Nex’s BHH Photos via Dino’s Facebook
• Everette’s Borneo Hat Feb 25-27 Album on Facebook
• Khai’s Borneo Headhunters Hat Album on Facebook
• Reena’s Headhunters Hat Album on Facebook

Awesome Headhunters Hat 2011 Suppliers

Here’s the awesome businesses that we used for the various bits and pieces. Their great service, punctual delivery and competitive prices ensured a smooth running tournament.

• Outstanding Headhunters Hat 2011 Logo by Graphic Artist Lim Sheng Haw (limshenghaw.com);
• Kick-ass PA + music system by Dee Entertainment Music Services (Ph: 012 826 6889);
• Tents / canopies by Syarikat Khemah Sejadi (Ph: 088 754 303);
• Water and dispensers by Nabalu Trading (Ph: 088 976 880);
• T-shirt and printing by Loung Bee Enterprise in Asia City (Ph: 088 211 031);
• On-field catering by Maju Cafe (Phone James Lamson on 017 831 8447);
• First Aid services by Field Skills (Phone Simon Amos on 088 484 734

Borneo Headhunters Hat 2011 In The News

News Paper Articles

• Borneo frisbee tourney back for second run, The Star, 1 March 2011
• Frisbee Meet a Boost to Sabah Tourism, Borneo Post, 28 Feb 2011
• Borneo Headhunters Hat is Back, Daily Express, 25 Feb 2011

Blogs & Other Websites

• Borneo Headhunters Hat, Chucky’s Demented Thoughts
• Borneo Headhunters Hat Event, SabahBah.com
• Borneo Headhunters Hat 2011, 1Earth
• Borneo Headhunters Hat Frisbee Tournament 2011, Steven Hsieh
• BHH2011 Listing, Ffindr.com
• Borneo Post Republished, eBorneo
• Borneo Post Republished, Cambodia Tourism, 28 Feb 2011

2nd Print Run Shirts

The 27 extra shirts we had printed to sell at the tournament sold out fast, so we’re accepting orders for a second print run. If you want to order more shirts, please email me with the quantity you want, what size and colour and add your phone number, and when we have enough we’ll order some more.

Available colours are red, green, blue, orange, white and black.

And that’s it – thanks again to all the participants, spectators, sponsors and suppliers that were involved with this year’s Headhunters Hat. We look forward to doing it all again, but better, next year!

See you then!