PCNAK 2026 Sports Tournament

1Player Eligibility

• •All players must be registered attendees of PCNAK 2026 and must check in with their conference badge before participating.
• •Anyone without a valid conference badge is not eligible to play.

2Team Eligibility and Roster Verification

PCNAK Sports Day is a church-based tournament. We want teams to compete with integrity while keeping the process simple, fair, and consistent for everyone.

3Divisions

• •Men's divisions: All players must be male.
• •Women's divisions: All players must be female.
• •Co-ed divisions (if offered): Requirements will be outlined in the sport-specific rules.

4Multi-Sport Participation

• •Players may participate in more than one sport, but the tournament schedule will not be adjusted to accommodate conflicts.
• •Teams are responsible for arriving at their assigned courts on time.

5Safety and Equipment

• •No hard or metal braces or equipment that could injure other players.
• •No jewelry during play (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, etc.).
• •No hats or headgear with hard components; soft fabric headbands or rubber bands are allowed.
• •Proper athletic footwear is required (non-marking shoes recommended depending on venue).
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  Uniform requirements:

  • ◦Each team must have one light-colored and one dark-colored uniform.
  • ◦Jerseys must have legible numbers (preferred on the back).

6Scheduling and Communication

• •Game times and court assignments will be posted on the official tournament display/board.
• •Teams are responsible for checking schedules regularly.
• •All games start on time. Late arrival may result in forfeit.

7Officiating and Conduct

• •Basketball and volleyball games will be officiated by referees.
• •Referee decisions are final.
• •Foul language, taunting, threats, or physical altercations will not be tolerated.
• •Tournament staff or security may remove any player or spectator whose behavior disrupts the event.

8Facility Rules

• •All participants must follow the respective policies of the Schaumburg Park District Sport Center and Play N Thrive Badminton.
• •Outside food and beverages may be restricted based on individual facility rules.
• •Teams/Players must bring their own equipment (balls/birdies) for warm-ups; official game equipment will be provided as available.
• •Bench and court areas are restricted to players, coaches, and authorized staff.

9Medical and Liability

• •Participation is at the player's own risk.
• •Basic first aid will be available onsite; serious injuries will be referred to emergency services.
• •PCNAK and the hosting facility are not responsible for lost or stolen items.