PLAYERS MANUAL �
The RAGNAROCK Field
�RAGNAROCK is played on a rectangular field 160 ft long x 60 ft wide.
�In the center of the field is a ring with a diameter of 14 ft , surrounded by a wall 2ft X 2ft� made of padded material ; this structure is known as the "runners ring".�
There is a line at� center� dividing the field in half .
At each end their is a line drawn 7 ft upfield from the outer boundary, marking a area similar to a end zone�� This is the PLACE LINE
Evenly spaced along the place line are three padded drums� ( base diameter apx 1.5? height apx 4? with a shallow concave dip in the top these are called the PLACE STANDS���
Drawn across the field at� 30 ft from each end� is the attack defense line ( A/D line)�
this line marks the A/D zone of each team
In the center of the runners circle is a disk� apx. 8 in in diameter weighing 10lbs known as the� ROCK
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The object of the game is for the Runner to take the Rock from the center of the Feild and place it in one of your  opponents stands
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Teams and Positions
Teams� can have an active roster of no more than� 11 players
Each team must have 5 players on the field at any given time playing set positions, runner, guard, chase, and pug.
Each position has specialized equipment that it must use to engage the opposing team.  There are 4 positions;  Runner, Chase, Gaurd and Blocker
RUNNER
The runner is the only player on the team that can pick up and carry the disk , and therefore the only player who can score a point
The starting position for the runner is with one foot touching his center place stand.
The runners has no equipment with the exception of minimum safety gear, and special gloves
�The runner is the only player permitted inside the runners circle during the "CHARGE" portion of� play.
Runners can only engage each other in side the runners circle of if their is an **OPEN DISK
**(open disk and charge explained in rules of play)
GUARD
The main function of the guard is to protect the runner from the opposing team. Kind of like a offensive blocker.
To do this job the guard has a circular shield� with a diameter of apx. 2.5 ft and a defending stick apx. 2ft off the wrist.
The starting position for the guard is outside the runner circle on his/her side of half.
CHASE
The job of the chase depends on if his team has possession of the disk. On defense the chase can tackle on run behind the pack and try to trip his opponents. On the offense the chase� must protect his runner and watch out for a fumbled disk. If his runner is put down or drops the disk the chase can ?Tag ? it and make it fair for his runner to pick it up again
�To do this the chase has two weapons a� 2 ft  blocker and a 2 ft hook
The starting position for the chase is outside of the runners circle� on his side of� half opposite the guard
Blocker
Each team has two pugs� They are responsible for both defending their endzone� and breaking their opponents defense.
Pugs are equipped with a long 6 ft staff�
The pug cannot cross there opponents� A/D line .
�If they do the disk must be dropped by the runner (turn over)
The starting position for the pug is anywhere along their line of A/D
* pug can not swing stick like a bat or set it like a spear *
The rules of play
THE CHARGE
RAGNAROCK begins with what is known as the "charge" phase of play which involves only the runners.
The runners race from the center place stand� to the runners circle where they battle for possession of the disk. While in side the circle the Runners can grapple and shove. (no strikes)
During the charge the runners are the only active players on the field all of the other players are holding in their starting positions.
Regular play begins once the disk is carried or thrown outside the runners circle. If the charge lasts longer than 20 sec the charge is re-set.
�regular play does not start until the disk leaves the circle.
If both runners are inside the circle and the disk is thrown out, the disk is open and regular play can start.
If both runners are thrown outside the circle and the disk is still inside charge resets.
OUT OF BOUNDS
If a player is forced out of bounds that player must run from the position that he was thrown out back to his end zone and in-between 2 of his place stands in order to re-enter play.
The player is considered out of bounds if he has any part of his
body over the boundary line or if any piece of his equipment is thrown out of bounds
If the runner is knocked out of bounds with the disk he must roll it back on to the field� from the position that he was knocked out before running his penalty.
�If both runners are thrown out of bounds the disk is rolled in by a ref. and the disk is open.
If the disk is rolled out of bounds the field is reset for a charge
TURNOVERS�
If the runner drops the disk or is forced to the ground he must release the disk.
�At this point the other teams runner is free to pick it up.
�The runner that lost possession of the disk can only pick it up again if� his chase tags the disk, or if any one from the other team makes contact with it. (except the runner) or it the opposing runner picks it up and then drops it.
OPEN DISK
In some situations the disk will be fair for both runners to pick it up, in these situations the disk is called open.
When a disk is open the runners are permitted to engage each other out side of the ring
the disk is only open until one of the runners has undisputed possession of the disk. ( on two feet with disk under arm) .
There are 4 times that a disk is considered open
1 when it is in the runners ring
2 when it is fumbled by a runner and touched by that runners chase
3 when it is fumbled by a runner and touched by any one on the opposite team other than that teams runner
4 when both runners are thrown out of bounds
If a disk remains open for more than 10 seconds the clock stops and the disk is reset to center
TIME
RAGNAROCK is played in four 7 min quarters
there are no time outs
CLOCK STOPAGE
The clock stops each time
a place is made
�a player is injured .
any penalty is given
when a disk has been open for more than 10 sec.
CONTACT
Hits are not permitted above the shoulders. Or to the groin
Players must use the padded parts of their equipment to make contact.
Runners may not grapple around the neck or strike with their hands feet knees or elbows
Runners can not tackle or attempt to wrestle weapons from other players hands, but they can use their bodies to block.
Penalties
in Ragnarock the penalties are handed out in weight that is worn around the wrist or ankles for 7 min of game play.
When a penalty is given the clock stops and the team that committed the foul has to start behind their A/D line.
2.5 lb. per ankle for the second
2.5; lb. to each wrist� for the first infraction
5lb./ankle for the forth (  additional 2.5 lb.)
5 lb./wrist for the third (additional 2.5 lb.)
If a player receives a fifth� penalty he is ejected from the game.
when a new penalty is given the player receives the new weight + all pervious weights
A player receives a weight penalty for the following:
*engaging without equipment * ( all contact must be made with the padded part of the equipment)
*hitting in the head or groin*
*runners head locking during charge*
*runners performing flying moves* (kicks ,body slams, power bombs )
*any intentional Un-sportsman like action*
*swinging pug stick off the hip, like a bat , or setting like a spear
*a player fighting is ejected from the game*
Weight Penalty redemption
at the end of 7 consecutive minuets of play 1 level of penalty weight is removed
Weight Penalitys and dics possession
When a weight penality is given the team that did not commit the foul starts at half with possession of the disk.
The team that did commit the foul starts behind their A/D line
Team Penalitys
A team loses possession and starts behind the A/D line for the following:
if the runner fails to release the disk after being taken down
if a player intentionally pins another player past 5 sec.
If the runner illegally engages the other runner
If the pug crosses the oppositions A/D line�
A player receives a running penalty for the following:
going out of bounds
Quick Refrence
1. The Runners circle
2. Place stand
3. center
4. The A/D line
5. The "Rock"
6. Runner
7. Guard
8.Chase
9.Blocker
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