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ABOUT THE GAMES

Alberta 55 plus is the only MSO (Multi-Sport Organization) in the Province of Alberta. Our members have the honor and the privilege to participate in more than 28 different Sports and Activities. We therefore strongly encourage our members to renew their membership on an annual basis, in order to take advantage of this great and unique opportunity. In order to qualify at the Zone level to compete in the Summer Games or in the Winter Games, you must be an Alberta 55 plus member. Typically, the Summer Games are scheduled to take place in the third week of August in every odd year. The Winter Games are usually scheduled in the second or third week of February of every even year, in order to ensure good snow conditions and reasonably mild weather for Alpine Skiing and Cross-Country skiing. It is also strategically important to conduct the Winter Games in the even years, since the Winter Games serve as a qualifier for the Canada Games that are always scheduled just a few months later, in the third week of August of every even year. Every member aspiring to participate in the Canada Games must qualify in the Alberta 55 plus Summer Games or in the Alberta 55 plus Winter Games. If you qualify to compete in the bi-annual Canada Games:
  1. You must be an Alberta 55 plus member in possession of a current membership card.
  2. You will compete in the same Age category where you qualified.
  3. Should you not qualify in your Age category, you may be assigned to a younger age category, on condition that a spot is available and you consent to compete in that age category.

Winter Games Rules

  1. Arts
  2. Bowling (5-Pin)
  3. Bridge (Duplicate)
  4. Creative Writing
  5. Cross-Country Skiing
  6. Darts
  7. Euchre
  8. Floor Curling
  9. Hockey
  10. Ice Curling
  11. Pickleball 3.0 and under
  12. Pool (Snooker)
  13. Sturling

Optional Winter Games Rules

  1. Alpine Skiing
  2. Badminton
  3. Carpet Bowling
  4. Scrabble

Summer Games Rules

  1. Bocce
  2. Cornhole
  3. Contract Bridge
  4. Crafts
  5. Cribbage
  6. Cycling
  7. Floor Shuffleboard
  8. Golf
  9. Horseshoes
  10. Military Whist
  11. Photography
  12. Pickleball over 3.0
  13. Pool (8-Ball)
  14. Slo Pitch
  15. Swimming
  16. Track and Field

Optional Summer Games Rules

  1. Lawn Bowling
  2. Tennis

    3. Other Game and Event Rules

    1. Table Shuffleboard

    GAME COURTESIES

    Rules are made to be followed by all players to make games happen. But often there are unwritten “rules” or courtesies which will make the game much better with fewer problems for all. Whether the game is a friendly recreational event among friends or part of an important tournament, participants should practice good sportsmanship and respect for their competitors.

    CARD GAMES

    Common to all card games, there are a few courtesies:
    1. One does not pick up a dealt hand and say “That’s a poor deal.” Or “You’re a bad dealer.”
    2. One does not pick up cards as they are dealt. More misdeals are caused by hands moving on the table than any other cause.
    3. Cards are cut by the player on the right before each deal. Cribbage, by practice, has only the cut to determine the dealer. Euchre does not require such a cut either. The bottom card, or the one above the required turnover, is never exposed or looked at.
    4. Lead-directing comments or gestures are not good card manners.
    5. No rule book allows the throwing in of hands in whist or bridge with “No ace, no face”.
    6. Adequate time must be allowed to the opposition to see a trick or hand before it is placed away. Note: Some localities have “house’ rules and games which are played by their own standards. We do not wish to interfere with these “house” situations but encourage all participants to practice the above-listed courtesies.

    FLOOR GAMES

    Common to floor curling, bowling, carpet bowling, disc golf, bocce and some other action games there are some courtesies:
    1. Lines ‘thou shalt not step over’ exist to place all players on an event footing. We often do not have enough line judges to watch each play.
    2. rules of the games indicate who is to lead, mark the score and where players should move to their next turn. It is improper to make comments or loud noises when others play.
    3. Shake hands before the game commences, and at the conclusion of the game.
    4. Leave judging and score marking to the proper persons.

    OTHER GAMES

    Rules for many of the activities that 55 plus play (swimming, track, tennis, slo-pitch, badminton, table tennis, etc) are contained in rules books written by provincial, national or international governing bodies. These rules are often referred to but any adaptations to these rules are listed in the ALBERTA 55 PLUS RULES OF THE GAMES BINDER.

    OTHER

    Avoid the use of strong perfumes, colognes or shaving lotion to prevent an opponent sneezing, being choked up or coughing at the wrong time.  

    TIE BREAKER INFORMATION

    If two teams among those placing in the top three ranking positions have the same number of Win/Tie/Loss points, then the general rule will be that a tie-breaker game shall be played. This game shall be organized by the tournament organizer in a format suitable for the activity being played, with the number of ends and/or format to be determined by the time available and condition of the players. For each activity involved in the Alberta 55 Plus Games, the format for the tie-breaker will be clearly outlined in the printed Games’ information (generally a 4-end game at provincial competitions, or a 2-end game at playoffs). Note: At playoffs the procedure to be used in the event of a tie should be clearly outlined before play commences.

    May 2021 Changes


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