Senior Tag 2008 Information and Rules

The rules have not really changed from the past years, and we also got some from other schools that have said they worked well. We want to have enough to keep people safe, but not restrict it to where it is no fun. When deciding where you can and cannot go, the only limit is the locations on the off-limits list. Otherwise, use your head. We are SENIORS; you should be smart enough to decide good from bad. Finally, ties will be handled in the fashion of a shoot-off. Rules will be explained in due time.
Worrying about the fairness of the judges this year should not be as big of a problem as years past. Anyone even semi-related to decision making is not playing in the game. This has always been a downfall in years past and our goal is to eliminate any possible disputes about it. Second, you will not find a more “heartless” person to run this than those kids that are. If our friends get out, we will call them on it. Don’t even try to bring this up as an excuse. Any attempt at bribing and/or manipulating of the judges in ANY way will not be tolerated and will result in immediate disqualification.
Finally, let us sum up this little intro with a quick lesson. From experience, when you are caught doing something wrong (ex. A stranger catches you in their bushes) people are only agitated for a second. What makes them angry is when a “snot-nosed” teenager back talks and is short with them. If you are respectful and cooperate, nine times out of ten, they will be understanding and brush it off. A lot of times, if you really charm them, they will even let you continue whatever it is you are doing because they gain an instant sense of trust. Being a jerk because you are “tough” does not help you, it will only hurt you. Just like we said earlier, let us full fill the description of the class of 2008. Mature, Responsible, and Respectful (or something like that).
Rules of the Game

-Any breaking of the rules caught on camera, multiple witnesses from multiple teams, and/or judges will result in immediate disqualification, no questions asked. Senior Tag does consist of stalking and watching opponents. Don’t be surprised if it happens to you.

Guns

a. Absolutely NO painting of the Nerf Guns. The last time this happened, the police were called and it was not good.
b. All official Nerf type guns are acceptable. They MUST be the Nerf type.
Off –Limits
c. Areas where NO playing of any kind can take place.
i. Gun carrying, running toward to become safe during firefight, etc.
d. Area’s included
i. All of Pickerington High School North Territory
ii. Federal buildings (Banks, Post Office, Religious services, etc.)
1. Religious services are any organized church activities.
iii. All other schools 30 minutes before and after they’re in session
iv. Any location where the manager has kicked you out or says to stop playing on his property.
e. Certain times are considered off-limits
i. Any ORGANIZED team sport practice/game from the time they exit their car until they re-enter their car after practice. This includes rugby and lacrosse
ii. Any job from the time they exit their car before the shift until they re-enter their car after their shift
1. There will be five minute limit for travel each way
House Rules
f. All interior parts of a persons house are Safe Zones
i. A house becomes in play when you are invited in by anyone currently in the home.
ii. If the garage door is open, they can shoot you through the open garage door, as long as they do not enter.
g. All other areas are in play. Peoples lawns, streets, parks, etc. Just remember that trespassing is a crime and staying on a property when you are asked to get off might not be the best idea.
Cars
h. No one can be shot at, or shoot at other people while in a moving vehicle
i. PLEASE be smart, we don’t need any accidents over a game
i. When the vehicle is PARKED, not stopped at a red light/stop sign, players can shoot into the windows and out of the windows.
City, State, Federal Laws
j. All laws are also rules. Don’t break them.
i. This includes forced and/or uninvited entry into houses and cars
Shields
k. There are no handheld shields aloud. Anything you are holding can be shot and it will count you as out. Guns included.
l. Other humans can run in front of bullets for you, but you cannot use a “human shield” and hold onto them/manipulate their movement.
Human Help
m. Teams can get help from anyone in anyway (Spy, hold guns, organize “set ups,” etc.), but no PHYSICAL contact can be made by any players or people helping.

-If MAJOR problems come up during the game that needs to be addressed, we will work to rectify the situation. Every team captain still in play will be notified as soon as a change is made.

New Rules/Clarifications:

->You cannot block someone in there drive way , but NON-DAMAGING things done to slow them down are allowed. These activities CANNOT put them at a risk of being late to work/practice, mind you
->People coming back from Outdoor Ed. are safe until they are in their own car and leaving the school
->You cannot shoot through open house doors or windows, only garage doors (but you can't enter w/o permission)
->Don't be lame. Don't tell mommy/daddy to yell at opponents on your lawn. You knew what you signed up for...
->People out of town for 4 or more days are "out" for that week. It is not official until the fourth day passes, though
->You can "steal" dropped guns, clothes, etc. when in a battle, but MUST LEAVE valuables (keys, wallet, purses, etc.). All "stolen" items MUST be returned on Saturday