8.1 Forfeit and Default Protocol

This protocol deals with a forfeit or no-show by one of the teams. When applying the protocol, one should strictly obey every single step, in order to prevent a possible protest.

Scenario 1 - Forfeit prior the coin toss

If a team officially announces a forfeit, the first referee has to fill out the score sheet corresponding to the regulations.

Scenario 2 - No show

The first referee has to apply the following steps:

• Check whether the teams are present
• Trying to find the missing team
• Inform the head referee or delegate
• Apply the game protocol
• Perform the captain's meeting (team present wins the coin toss automatically) and allow official warm-up protocol

Rule the no show as a forfeit.

Scenario 3 - Forfeit during a match

Usually a team forfeits during a match, due to injury or illness.

• The head referee or delegate should be called to the court immediately.
• The first referee has to confirm with the team that it really wants to forfeit the match
• By signing the score sheet, the captain of the team confirms the forfeit.
• The head referee / delegate verifies the forfeit by signing the score sheet as well.