Rules
ROCKET LEAGUE RULES
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For general ruleset on Nationals format, reschedules, and no shows, see rules here.
Player and Team Eligibility
1.1. Player eligibility
1.1.1. To be eligible to compete in the British Esports Student Champs, each player must have satisfied all of the following conditions:
1.1.1.1. Be registered in full-time, or part-time, education at an Institution of Secondary or Further Education as defined in sections 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 within the General Rules.
1.1.1.2. They must have an EU Rocket League account.
1.1.1.3. A player’s account name must not be offensive and if the British Esports considers this to be the case, that player will be required to change their name.
1.1.1.4. A player must be aged 3+.
1.1.1.5 Refer to ‘Overall Rules’ for general eligibility also.
1.1.2. Ineligible Students
The following students are ineligible to participate:
1.1.2.1. British Esports Student Champs tournament admins
1.2. Team eligibility
1.2.1. Each team must have a designated Leader that satisfies the following conditions:
1.2.1.1. A registered staff member at the Institution that the team represents. In exceptional circumstances, a student with written permission from their school or college may be designated leader, subject to British Esports approval.
1.2.1.2. Able to act as representative and point of contact for British Esports.
1.2.1.3. Able to supervise all online interaction between Players at that Institution. This can include before and after matches as well as during.
1.2.2. A team must consist of between 3 and no more than 5 players and must be from the same Institution.
1.2.3. A team may request a name change at any point during a season. To change a team’s name an admin must be contacted with desired change.
1.2.4. A Teams name must not be explicitly offensive and if the British Esports considers this to be the case that team will be required to change their name.
Match Rules
2.1. Match Setup
2.1.1. All matches must be played on the European server.
2.1.2. Players must use the Steam/Epic Games Rocket League account associated to their British Esports Student Champs profile. If this account information is not up to date it will lead to increasing penalties for repeat offense.
2.1.2.1. Any input device (e.g. mouse and keyboard, or controller) is allowed.
2.1.2.2. Players can access Rocket League from any platform it is cross-platform compatible with, including PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
2.1.3. “DFH Stadium” must be used as the map for every round.
2.1.4. The “home” team must create the lobby and share the name/password of the lobby with opponents. The “home” team is the team shown on the left-hand side on the fixture list/the upper box in the bracket.
The lobby must be set up as follows:
Server: Europe
Game Mode: Private match
Size: 3 on 3
Format: Best of 7
Match Time: 5 Minutes
2.1.4.1. All decals and cosmetics may be used.
2.1.5. Once all players have joined the lobby and stated they are ready, the players may join teams as indicated. If the game starts without all 6 players, the lobby must be remade.
2.1.6 In the LAN final the last map in the Best Of series must be Champions Field.
2.2. Casting of Games
2.2.1 Champs matches can only be streamed if agreed by both teams. Those wishing to stream should reach out to the opposing staff leader and team ahead of the match to gain permission. If one of the teams in a fixture does not agree to be streamed, then the match must not be streamed.
2.2.2. Tournament admins and people that are explicitly permitted to spectate by British Esports Student Champs (e.g. shoutcasters or streamers) may ask to spectate. You cannot refuse to invite a tournament admin.
2.2.3. Players must wait for casters to declare they are ready before starting.
2.2.4. Coaches, managers or anyone not explicitly permitted to spectate may spectate with permission from both teams.
2.3 Timeouts
2.3.1 Tactical timeouts are only to be called at LAN Bo7's. Each team has one tactical 2 minute timeout which they can call anytime during the series between games, NOT during the game. Notify the admin if you would like to call a timeout.
Penalties
3.1. Any person found to have engaged in or attempted to engage in any act that British Esports Student Champs believes, in its sole and absolute discretion, constitutes unfair play, will be subject to penalty. The nature and extent of the penalties imposed due to such acts shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the British Esports Student Champs.
3.2. If any team or player is suspected of breaking any rules, admins should be informed by the Leader. At this point admins may ask for screenshots or other evidence of misconduct.
3.3. Upon discovery of any team member committing any violations of the rules listed above, the British Esports Student Champs may, without limitation issue the following penalties:
3.3.1. Issue of a warning on the record of that team.
3.3.2. Forfeit of a match.
3.3.3. Temporary suspension of a player. If this results in <3 players on the team, the team will become ineligible (according to 1.2.2) unless a substitute is brought in.
3.3.4. Permanent ban of a player.
3.3.5. Deduction of points or seeding for the current or next tournament. Penalties are carried over with the majority of the offending team for the full academic year.
3.3.6. Disqualification of team from a tournament.
3.3.7. Disqualification of team from the British Esports Student Champs.
Spirit of the Rules
4.1. These Rules may be amended, modified or supplemented by the British Esports Student Champs, from time to time, in order to ensure fair play and the integrity of the British Esports Student Champs.
4.2. All decisions regarding the interpretation of these rules lie solely with the British Esports Student Champs, the decisions of which are final.