Experiential Extravaganza

This is a format that includes four matches in which the format changes for each round.

You could run this as a hat-tournament format or have four teams enter.
The rounds we have used:

• Winner Stays On - one court with four teams and the winner stays on. You start with AvB and the winner of that match plays C, the winner
  then plays D and you continue the cycle.
• Basketball rules - hoop gives you two-three points, end-zone one point
• Eliminator - You start with 5v5 or 7v7 and each time a team scores a point they lose a team member until you get down to two players. See more details below.
• Continuous Play - The game has two halves and each team gets one pull. Substitutions happen continuously with a high five tag in (strategically you should sub off on offense). Players sub off and join the back of the queue to get back in the game. This can also be used a tournament format and is very commonly used in New Zealand and at indoor 6v6 tournaments in the USA.

Target Audience: Players who want to try something new, probably more on the experienced side so that the changes of rules each match aren' t overwhelming.

Advantages: Gets players to think about playing sports in a new way and gives people opportunities to find new strengths in other players.

Disadvantages: Maybe a bit of a confusing format for new players. Not for everyone, there are ultimate die-hards out there.