GENERAL POLICIES & WAIVERS
CONFERENCE POLICY & FRAMEWORK
This policy establishes the requirements, responsibilities, and expectations for all quadball conferences officially recognized by USQ.
CONFERENCE EVALUATION
Submission form for conferences interested in joining USQ on an officials basis. The USQ Conference Policy and Framework Policy should be reviewed before filling out this form.
Use this form to provide feedback on any community event you attended this year. You can review events you spectated, officiated, and/or competed in.
EVENTS FINE POLICY
Events sanctioned by USQ must meet specific requirements and adhere to established deadlines. Inability to meet the requirements of the various types of USQ tournaments may result in a fine.
JOINT TEAM DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION (PENDING ADDITION OF A/B TEAMS)
This joint team development program is intended to help new teams develop. The joint team program has been expanded to allow schools with previously official teams to combine, provided they have evidenced need
MEDIA AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE
Authorization for use of image, likeness, etc. in MLQ media
MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT & UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT
The Member Code of Conduct requires all participants to uphold sportsmanship, respect, and inclusivity while prohibiting harassment, discrimination, substance abuse, and unsportsmanlike behavior, with violations subject to disciplinary action
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OR RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
Standard release of liability
The USQ Stay and Play policy (hotel requirements) applies to all USQ-run tournaments, including national qualifiers and US Quadball Cup
GAMEPLAY POLICIES & WAIVERS
CLUB COMPETITIVE DIVISION OPT-OUT FORM
Club teams that wish for a less competitive division can opt out of the club competitive division prior to USQ-hosted national qualifiers
COACH POLICY: EMERGENCY EXCEPTION
Report any instances where a team's certified coach needed to leave the event site due to a medical or personal emergency that arises during an event
EQUIPMENT POLICY
Specifies the standards and requirements for all player gear and balls used in official play, including safety guidelines and approved equipment types
EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCE: GAMEPLAY REQUIREMENTS EXEMPTION REQUEST
A team must fill out this form if they feel there has been exceptional circumstance(s) that has caused the team to be unable fulfill gameplay requirements for the season
FAIR PLAY AND UNAUTHORIZED INTERFERENCE POLICY
Defines expectations for sportsmanship, respectful behavior, and integrity to maintain a safe and welcoming playing environment and prohibits unauthorized individuals from interfering with games or officiating crews in order to protect match integrity and ensure a safe, respectful environment for referees
FIELD LINING DIAGRAM
Measurements for a standard quadball pitch in USQ
FORFEIT AND CONCESSION POLICIES
Explains the conditions that constitute a forfeit and how forfeits are recorded in official standings and outlines the circumstances under which a team may concede a match and the process for doing so
GAME APPEAL POLICY
Provides a process for teams or players to formally appeal the outcome of a game or a ruling made during competition
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
This policy will be used at all USQ-hosted events to determine actions based on weather conditions.
OFFICIALS EVALUATION
Provide feedback on officials at a given game/event
PLAYER DISCIPLINARY POLICY
Describes procedures and consequences for player misconduct or violations of league rules
PLAYER EQUIPMENT WAIVER
Submit equipment such as concussion headbands, knee braces, etc. for approval via this form
PLAYER TRANSFER POLICY
Regulates how and when players may switch teams or rosters during the competitive season. The league-wide transfer deadline is Sunday, April 12 at 11:59 pm ET for 2026
TIEBREAKER POLICY
Defines the rules and methods for resolving ties in standings, matches, and tournament rankings
GENDER MAXIMUM POLICY
Ensures gender inclusivity by limiting the number of players of the same gender on the field at one time to promote diversity and equity in gameplay
USQ NATIONAL QUALIFIER REFREE CREW FORM
All teams attending a USQ National Qualifier are required to submit the team's referee crew
USQ NATIONAL QUALIFIER REGISTRATION (COMING SOON)
All teams are required to register for qualifiers to collect information and confirm attendance at the event. This registration is due by January 15
USQ RULEBOOK
The most current version of the rules that govern quadball in US Quadball
The official scorecard for USQ games