Purpose

To support the University Sports Day, promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles, strengthen campus culture, foster teamwork, and enhance camaraderie among faculty members and students, Yuan Ze University is organizing the President’s Cup Inter-Class Tug-of-War Competition.

Organizer

Physical Education Office

Competition Dates

Preliminary Rounds: October 12-16, 2026, beginning at 12:20 PM each day.

Final Four Championship: Held on the day of the University Sports Day

Venue

Yuan Ze University Gymnasium

Eligibility

All currently enrolled Yuan Ze University students may participate. Registration must be made on a class basis.

Registration

1. Team Composition
   • Each team shall consist of 12 male students and 4 female students, with up to 10 male substitutes and 10 female substitutes.
   • Each class may register one team only.
   • If a class does not have sufficient members, one team may be registered on behalf of a department or graduate institute.
2. Registration Period

Registration is open from now until 4:30 PM on October 6, 2026. Please submit the completed registration form to Ms. Liu at the Office of Physical Education.

3. Competition Draw

The match schedule will be determined by a draw conducted by the Office of Physical Education and announced on the Office of Physical Education website on October 7, 2026.

Competition Rules

1. The competition will primarily be conducted in a single-elimination format, subject to adjustment based on the number of participating teams.
2. Each match will consist of three rounds, with the winner determined by a best-of-three format. Each round is limited to 30 seconds. For the Final Four Championship, each round will be limited to 1 minute. A 2-minute break will be provided between rounds.
3. If a round remains undecided after the time limit expires, the team that has pulled the center marker farther toward its side will be declared the winner.
4. Teams must complete check-in five minutes before the scheduled match time. A team that fails to present the required number of participants by the start of the match and causes a delay will be deemed to have forfeited the match.
5. Participants must pull the rope backward only. Deliberately swinging the rope from side to side or intentionally releasing the rope in a manner that may injure opponents is prohibited. Violators will be disqualified.
6. Registered substitutes may replace players during the competition as necessary; however, individuals not listed on the official roster may not participate. Verified violations will result in disqualification.
7. Special Rule

If the required number of male or female participants cannot be met, substitutions may be made at a ratio of two male students for three female students (2 males = 3 females).

All substitute participants must be listed on the official registration roster. Participants who are not on the roster are not eligible to compete. Any verified violation will result in disqualification.

Awards and Penalties

1. Awards
   • The top four teams from the preliminary rounds will advance to the finals on the day of the University Sports Day.
   • A trophy will be awarded to each of the top four teams.
2. Penalties
   • The referee's decision shall be final. Any participant who insults a referee, verbally abuses another student, or engages in harmful conduct will result in:
   • A deduction of 40 points from the student's Physical Education grade; and
   • A deduction of 40 points from the department's Sportsmanship Championship score for the University Sports Day.

Notes

1. Preliminary rounds will be held if eight or more teams register.
2. The top four teams advancing from the preliminary rounds will compete in the finals on the day of the University Sports Day.
3. The competition will be cancelled if fewer than eight teams register.

The organizer reserves the right to amend these regulations and announce any revisions as necessary.

※In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.

Registration Form Download: WORD、PDF

To welcome new students, promote a vibrant sports culture on campus, strengthen teamwork, foster friendships among freshmen, and identify potential members for the University's athletic teams, the Office of Physical Education is organizing the 2026 Freshman Cup Sports Competitions.

Organizer

Office of Physical Education

Co-organizers

Athletic Teams of Yuan Ze University

Registration

• Registration Period: From now until 11:59 PM, September 21, 2026 (Monday). Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Registration Method: Please complete the registration form and submit it as a Word document to E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Drawing of Lots: 12:20 PM, September 23, 2026 (Wednesday), Conference Room, 3F, Fitness Center.

Each department/institute needs to send one representative only. If no representative attends on time, the Office of Physical Education will draw lots on behalf of the team, and no objections will be accepted.

Competition Period

September 29 to November 27, 2026. Competitions will be held on weekday evenings (Monday through Friday).

Note: Competition schedules will be arranged to avoid conflicts between events. Students may register for multiple sports simultaneously.

(Detailed match schedules will be announced on the Office of Physical Education website after the drawing of lots.)

Competition Venues

• Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, and Table Tennis: University Gymnasium
• Tennis: Tennis Courts
• Bowling: Asian Games Bowling Center, Zhongli District (approximately 10 minutes from campus by car)Students without transportation are encouraged to share taxis with teammates. A route map is provided at the end of the registration form (Figure 1).

Eligibility and Team Formation

• Participation is limited to freshmen of Yuan Ze University.
• Teams must register by department or graduate institute.
• Each department/institute may register one team only.
• Departments and graduate institutes should register as a combined unit when applicable.
• Bowling competition entries are organized by class.

Competition Events

• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Bowling
• Table Tennis
• Badminton
• Tennis

Competition Formats

1. Men's Basketball

• Single-elimination tournament.
• Four quarters of 10 minutes each.
• The game clock will continue during free throws and timeouts.
• During the final two minutes of the fourth quarter, the clock will stop after successful field goals, free throws, fouls, and timeouts.
• Five-minute halftime interval.

2. Women's Basketball

• Single-elimination tournament.
• Four quarters of 10 minutes each.
• The game clock will continue during free throws and timeouts.
• During the final two minutes of the fourth quarter, the clock will stop after successful field goals, free throws, fouls, and timeouts.
• Five-minute halftime interval.

3. Volleyball

• Single-elimination tournament, best-of-three matches.
• The latest rules of the Chinese Taipei Volleyball Association will apply.
• Technical timeouts are not used.

4. Bowling

• Undergraduate students register by class. Classes from the same department may combine teams if necessary.
• Master's and doctoral students register by institute.

Subsidy: One team per undergraduate class and one team per institute are exempt from lane/game fees.

Each participant bowls three games. Results will be used for both individual and team competitions.

Team Competition

• A team should normally consist of 2 males and 2 females.
• If there are insufficient male players, female players may substitute, including an all-female team.
• Female players receive a handicap bonus of 15 pins per game.
• If there are insufficient female players, male players may substitute without bonus or deduction.
• Player substitutions during competition are not permitted.
• Team rankings are based on the combined scores of all four players over three games each (12 games total).
• Top four teams will be awarded.

Individual Competition

• Rankings are based on each player's total score over three games.
• Top six individuals will be awarded.

Additional Participants Participants exceeding the subsidized quota must pay bowling fees of NT$210 per person.

5. Table Tennis

• Individual single-elimination tournament.
• Each department/institute may register up to three male and three female players.
• Before the semifinals: best-of-three matches.
• Semifinals and finals onward: best-of-five matches.
• Each game is played to 11 points.

6. Badminton

• Team competition consisting of:
  • Men's Singles
  • Women's Singles
  • Men's Doubles
  • Women's Doubles
  • Mixed Doubles
• The competition system will be determined according to the number of participating teams.
• Each match consists of five events, with total points accumulated across all events.
• Each game is played to 15 points.
• A minimum of four players is required per team.
• Each player may participate in up to two events.

7. Tennis

• Single-elimination tournament.
• Before the semifinals, the first player/team to win 4 games wins the match (tiebreak at 4-4).
• From the semifinals onward, the first player/team to win 6 games wins the match (tiebreak at 6-6).
• Official tennis rules apply to singles matches.

8. Attendance Requirements

All participants must report to the venue with their student ID card at least five minutes before the scheduled start time.

Participants arriving more than ten minutes after the match begins will forfeit the competition.

Unexcused withdrawals may affect the department's annual sports points evaluation.

9. Minimum Participation Requirement

A team event will be canceled if fewer than four teams register.

An individual event will be canceled if fewer than three participants register.

Awards

• Team events: Awards will be presented to the top four teams.
• Individual events: Awards will be presented to the top three finishers.
• Trophies or certificates will be awarded accordingly.

Appeals

• For matters explicitly covered by the rules or equivalent interpretations, the referee's decision shall be final.
• Any protest regarding a referee's decision during a match must be submitted in writing by the team captain. Competition shall continue during the appeal process. Refusal to continue the match will be treated as a forfeiture.
• The Appeals Committee consists of the Director of the Office of Physical Education and coaches of the respective athletic teams.

Competition Rules

The latest official rules approved by the respective sports associations of the Republic of China (Taiwan) shall apply.

Final Provision

Any matters not covered in these regulations may be revised and announced by the organizer.

Disclaimer

This English translation is provided for reference only. In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.

Registration Form Download: 2026 Freshman Cup Registration Form

Figure 1 (Route Map to the Asian Games Bowling Center)

114th Academic Year President’s Cup Tennis Tournament Competition Rules

Purpose

This tournament is organized to promote wholesome leisure activities, encourage participation in bowling, enhance physical and mental well-being, strengthen interdepartmental sports exchanges, and foster a positive campus sports culture.

Organizer

Physical Education Office.

Co-organizer

YZU Varsity Tennis Team

Date & Time

Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM
(Detailed match schedules will be announced on the Office of Physical Education website prior to the event.)

Venue

YZU Tennis Courts

Eligibility

Open to all undergraduate and graduate students of Yuan Ze University.
Registration is individual-based.

Events

• Men’s Singles
• Women’s Singles

Registration

• Registration Period: From now until 12:00 PM, April 30, 2026 (late registrations will not be accepted)
• Registration Method: Online registration

Match Format

• Single-elimination tournament
• Matches before the quarterfinals: first to 4 games (tie-break at 4–4)
• Quarterfinals and beyond: first to 6 games (tie-break at 6–6)
• Finals and third-place matches: Advantage (Ad) scoring
• All other matches: No-Ad scoring
• Singles matches will follow official tennis rules.

Competition Rules

• Players must check in 10 minutes before their scheduled match time. Failure to appear within 10 minutes after the match start time will result in forfeiture.
• Participants must bring a valid student ID registered for the current semester for verification.
• Any player found to be ineligible, once reported and verified, will be disqualified.
• Matches are scheduled to avoid class conflicts. Requests to change match times will not be accepted.
• Participants should bring their own racquets or borrow equipment in advance from the Equipment Room on the 1st floor of the Health and Recreation Center.

Awards

Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each individual event.

Additional Notes

If any matters are not covered in these rules, the organizer reserves the right to amend and announce revisions as necessary.

114th Academic Year President’s Cup Women’s Basketball Tournament

Competition Rules and Registration Information

Purpose

The President’s Cup Women’s Basketball Tournament is organized to promote physical fitness, strengthen interdepartmental interaction, and enhance students’ basketball skills through friendly yet competitive games.

Organizer

Physical Education Office.

Co-organizers

• Yuan Ze University Basketball Club
• Yuan Ze University Men’s and Women’s Varsity Basketball Teams

Tournament Dates

April 27 to May 15, 2026
(Detailed game schedules will be announced by the Office of Physical Education.)

Venue

Yuan Ze University Gymnasium

Eligibility

• Each department may register up to 18 players.
• All players must be currently enrolled students of Yuan Ze University in the 2025–2026 academic year.
• Registration must be made by department, with a minimum of 5 players per team.
• A maximum of 12 players may be listed for each game.

(Any team found in violation of the above rules will be disqualified. Completed game results will not be counted, and the department will be barred from participation in the following year’s tournament.)

Registration

• Registration Deadline:Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 12:00 noon
• How to Register:

1. 1. Download the registration form from the Office of Physical Education website.
   2. Submit both an electronic file and a printed copy.
   3. Send the electronic file via private message to the Facebook fan page
      “Yuan Ze University Women’s Basketball Team.”
   4. Submit the printed copy at the meeting held on April 22, 2026 (Wednesday).

⚠️ Late registrations will not be accepted.

• Draw Meeting
  1. Date & Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 12:10 p.m.
  2. Location: Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Health and Recreation Center

Joint Team Policy

• Departments with fewer than 50 undergraduate female students may form a joint team with another department within the same college.
• All participating departments must be clearly listed on the registration form and reported to the organizer for review.
• A joint team may consist of no more than two departments, and both departments must not have registered independently within the past two years (inclusive).
• Once approved, the joint team composition may not be changed.
• In cases of force majeure, reapplication is only allowed after one year.

Competition Format

• The tournament will follow a single-elimination format.
• If teams are tied in record, advancement will be determined by:
  1. Total point differential
  2. Total points scored
  3. Total points conceded

Game Rules

• Games will follow current FIBA Official Basketball Rules, along with tournament-specific regulations.
• Each game consists of four 10-minute quarters.
• Shot clock rules, timeout limits, overtime procedures, and end-of-game regulations will be implemented according to official tournament rules.
• Any interference with games or verbal abuse will be handled by referees or the organizing committee in accordance with regulations.

Awards

• Trophies will be awarded to the top four teams.

Penalties

• Teams fielding ineligible players will be disqualified, with results annulled, and will be suspended from participation in the following year.
• Any incidents involving fighting or serious disrespect toward officials or staff will result in disqualification and may be referred to relevant authorities.
• Players or coaches ejected for serious fouls may receive additional suspension or disqualification from subsequent games.

Important Notes

• All tournament-related updates (including schedules and rule adjustments) will be announced via Outlook notifications from the Office of Physical Education.
• The organizer reserves the right to amend competition rules and formats as necessary.
• Any matters not covered herein will be announced separately.

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