| Rule Submission Title | Game Ball Selection |
|---|---|
| USAP Board Voting Status | Failed |
| USAP Rules Committee Voting Status | Failed: Game ball selection is adequately covered in the referee handbook. |
| Existing Rule # | 5.A.1 (or new rule) |
| Proposed Rule Change | 5.A.1. Any fair method shall be used to determine which player or team has first choice of end, serve, receive, or defer (e.g., a 1 or 2 written on the back of the score sheet, flipping a coin). If the winner chooses to serve or receive first, the loser chooses the starting end. If the winner chooses the starting end, the loser chooses to serve or receive. Once a selection has been made, it cannot be changed. 5.A.x The player or team that serves first in a match shall choose the game ball. The ball shall not be replaced during the match except as permitted by Rule 11.E. |
| Original Rule Text | 5.A.1. Any fair method shall be used to determine which player or team has first choice of end, serve, receive, or defer (e.g., a 1 or 2 written on the back of the score sheet, flipping a coin). If the winner chooses to serve or receive first, the loser chooses the starting end. If the winner chooses the starting end, the loser chooses to serve or receive. Once a selection has been made, it cannot be change |
| Reasoning Behind Suggested Change | To codify who is responsible for selecting the game ball and to clarify when the ball can be replaced. |
| Rule Book Year | 2023 |
| Rule Change ID | 582 |
| Date Created | June 30, 2022 |
| View Comments | View Comments |
