It is expected that a typical game is a good game with scores of 10 from both teams. It’s better to address problems early than to mark the other team down at the end – your opponent should not be surprised by the score given. Spirit scoring is a group effort, so discuss this as a team.

When in doubt, trust the other team. Not all examples need to have occurred in order to warrant a certain score. Spirit is not only scored but also earned as a team. Calls or issues from a single player can become an issue if they are not held accountable by their own team. You may also consider factors that are not described here.

If you give a score of 0 or 4 in any category, you must leave an accompanying comment! Comments will be shared with the event organizer who will decide what to do with them. The organizer reserves the right to follow up with teams based on comments, particularly for extreme scores.

You may optionally score your own team as a way to reflect on your game.

And remember, Spirit of the Game is mindful behavior practiced by players worldwide prior to, during and after a game, in a mutual effort to protect the basic joy of play.