The Game of Jaxx and the Method Thereof

Abstract

A game of Jaxx and the method thereof is provided as a competitive team based sport that incorporates elements of various field sports while emphasizing strategy and sportsmanship. The game of Jaxx utilizes regulations that govern player participation, scoring, physical contact, and equipment. The current regulations governing the game of Jaxx provide a regulation game piece and an elevated hoop shaped goal as central game pieces. The object of the game of Jaxx is to coordinate a team of players to score points by throwing the regulation game piece through the elevated hoop shaped goal while the elevated hoop shaped goal is defended by an opposing team. At the end of the game session the team that scored the most points is declared the winner.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an athletic sport, more specifically, the present invention is a method of playing an organized team based athletic sport.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

It is well known that most team based sports utilize a ball and a pair of archways as central game pieces. These team based sports are typically played with the pair of archways oppositely positioned on a rectangular field while each team attempts to direct the ball through the opposing team's archway constituting a score. The balls utilized in these games are generally spherical in shape with their size dependent on how the players engage the ball. Players are able to engage the balls in either a direct manner such as with their hands, feet, or head, as well as an indirect means such as through the use of a mallet, racket, stick, or glove. Typically, the opposing teams play for a predetermined period of time, with the winning team being able to score the most goals over the predetermined period of time.

It is the object of the present invention to provide a method of playing a new competitive team based sport that incorporates a ring shaped game piece and an elevated hoop shaped goal as the central game pieces. The method of playing the present invention, utilizes a plurality of regulatory steps that ensure the new competitive team based sport tests players athleticism, endurance, competitiveness, strategy and sportsmanship. In the current embodiment of the present invention, the two teams compete to gain possession of the ring shaped game piece in order to throw it through the elevated hoop shaped goal. Each team is able to have a maximum of ten players that are able to pass, kick, throw, roll or simultaneously hold the ring shaped game pieces as they push towards the opposing teams elevated hoop shaped goal.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top down view of the playing field displaying the distribution of the playing area, the pair of oppositely positioned score zones, and the pair of goal posts as per the current embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the playing field displaying the distribution of the playing area, the pair of oppositely positioned score zones, and the pair of goal posts as per the current embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the goal posts showing the elevated hoop shaped goal as per the current embodiment of the present invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

Referencing FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the present invention is a method of playing the game of Jaxx. The game of Jaxx is a competitive team based sport that incorporates a regulation game piece and an elevated hoop shaped goal 11 as central game pieces. The object of the game of Jaxx is to coordinate a team of players to score points by throwing the regulation game piece through the elevated hoop shaped goal 11 while the elevated hoop shaped goal 11 is defended by an opposing team. At the end of the game session the team that scored the most points is declared the winner. The current regulation governing the game of Jaxx provides two opposing teams, at least two game officials, a regulation game piece, and a playing field 1. The two opposing teams each comprise a maximum of ten players. The regulation game piece is a ring shaped game piece that is provided with a rubberized, leather, or synthetic circular construction. The at least two game officials are provided in order to regulate the game of Jaxx by issuing calls as they are witnessed. Although at least two game officials are provided at least one game official is needed to issues a call during a game session. The playing field 1 is a bounded playing area 5 utilized by the two opposing teams in order to play the game of Jaxx. The delineated perimeter 2 is provided as a pair of opposing side lines 3 and a pair of opposing end lines 4 that perpendicularly intersect each other forming a rectangular playing area 5. The playing area 5 is subdivided into parts comprising an open play zone 6, a pair of oppositely positioned score zones 7, and a centrally positioned quarter zone circle 9. The open play zone 6 is the portion of the playing area 5 that separates the pair of oppositely positioned score zones 7. The pair of oppositely positioned score zones 7 are provided as enclosed regions associated with a particular team. Each of the pair of oppositely positioned score zones 7 contains a goal post 10 comprising an elevated hoop shaped goal 11. The method of the game of Jaxx comprises various regulating steps that control the commencement of a game session, possession of the regulation game piece, and changes in possession of the regulation game piece, scoring, physical contact, infractions, and length of play, timeouts, personal equipment, and substitutions during the game session.

Referencing FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, in the current embodiment of the present invention, the method of playing the game of Jaxx is initiated with the commencement of the game session. The commencement of the game session several game sessions is initiated through the assignment of a scoring zone to the each of the opposing teams. After a score zone 7 is assigned to each team, a determination has to be made regarding the initial possession of the regulation game piece. This determination is made by a coin flip. Through the determination of initial possession of the regulation game piece, a scoring team and a defending team are identified and the defending team's score zone 7 is deemed the ‘in-play score zone 7’. The in-play score zone 7 provides the direction in which regulation game piece is moving towards but additionally distinguishes an elevated hoop shaped goal 11 the scoring team will attempt to gain points on. Upon determining initial possession of the regulation game piece, the at least two game officials permit players of both teams to take up their positions within the playing area 5. The at least two game officials give possession of the regulation game piece to a player of the scoring team. The at least two game officials move the player of the scoring team in possession of the regulation game piece into the quarter zone circle 9. After repositioning of the player of the scoring team in possession of the regulation game piece within the quarter zone circle 9, the at least two game officials permit the player of the scoring team within the quarter zone circle 9 ten seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player of the scoring team without interference from players of the defending team. The players of the defending team are initially prohibited from interfering with the players of the scoring team until the regulation game piece is put in-play. In order for the regulation game piece to be put in-play one of three conditions must be met. These three conditions are based on if the regulation game piece traverses the quarter zone circle 9, if the player of the scoring team steps outside the marking of the quarter zone circle 9, or if the player of the scoring team exceeds ten seconds within the quarter zone circle 9 without throwing or passing the regulation game piece to another player of the scoring team. Upon meeting any of the three conditions, the regulation game piece is considered in-play and the game session is initiated.

In the current embodiment of the present invention, the possession of the regulation game piece in the game of Jaxx is regulated by the at least two game officials. The at least two game official ensure that the interaction between the two opposing teams and the regulation game piece are properly defined in order to distinguish possession of the regulation game piece when it is in-play. During the game session, the at least two game officials permit more at least one player of the scoring team, wherein the scoring team is considered the team that is in current possession of the regulation game piece, to engage the regulation game piece. The at least one player of the scoring team with possession of the regulation game piece, is permitted to carry, roll, or kick the regulation game piece any direction within the playing area 5. The at least one player of the scoring team with possession of the regulation game piece, is permitted to transfer possession of the regulation game piece by throwing, passing, kicking, or handing the regulation game piece, regardless of the direction to another player of the scoring team. During the game session, the at least two game officials permit at least one player of the defending team, wherein the defending team is considered the team that is not in current possession of the regulation game piece, to oppose the at least one player of the scoring team. The at least one player of the defending team is permitted to oppose the at least one player of the scoring team by blocking the at least one player of the scoring team as well as attempting to gain possession of the regulation game piece. The at least one player of the defending team is permitted to gain possession of the regulation game piece from the at least one player of the scoring team by attempting to forcibly remove the regulation game piece from possession of the at least one player of the scoring team. The at least one player of the defending team is permitted to gain possession of the regulation game piece by intercepting the regulation game piece while it is being thrown, passed, kicked, or handed to the another player of the scoring team. During the game session at least one player of the scoring team is able to protect the at least one player of the scoring team in possession of the regulation game piece by blocking the at least one player of the defending team from forcibly removing or intercepting the regulation game piece.

In the current embodiment of the present invention, the at least two game officials determine changes in possession of the regulation game piece during the course of the game session. During the course of the game session the at least two game officials may signal a pause in game session in order to determine the possession of the regulation game piece or award possession of the regulation game piece as a result of a yellow card infraction. The at least two game officials allow a player of either team to spot quarter the regulation game piece back in-play. Spot quartering is passing the regulation game piece back into play from a stationary position. During the game session at least one game official is able to signal a pause in the game session to determine or award possession of the regulation game piece, if the player of the scoring team in possession of the regulation game piece is grounded down or stalled or if at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction was committed by at least one player of either team. The player of the scoring team, with possession of the regulation game piece, is considered to be grounded down or stalled if they are not in movement for a predetermined amount of time while at least one player of the defending team attempts to forcefully remove the regulation game piece. The yellow card infraction is a violation of the rules of the game of Jaxx that at least two game officials agree merits the transfer of the regulation game piece to another team. When the player of the scoring team, in possession of the regulation game piece, is grounded down or stalled, the regulation game piece can be engaged to several players of both the defending team and the scoring team. After signaling a pause in the game session to determine or awarding possession of the regulation game piece after being grounded down or stalled, the at least two game officials permit a player, with possession of the regulation game piece, ten seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece in any direction within the playing area 5, from a spot quarter position, to another player of their team, without interference from players of an opposing team, if at least one game official determines that possession of the regulation game piece was maintained or acquired by said player's current team before the regulation game piece was grounded down or stalled. The players of the opposing team are initially prohibited from interfering with the player in possession of the regulation game piece until the regulation game piece is put back in-play. In order for the regulation game piece to be put in-play one of three conditions must be met. These three conditions are based on if the player in possession of the regulation game piece throws or passes the regulation game piece from the spot quarter position, if the player with possession of the regulation game piece moves out of the spot quarter position, or if the player with possession of the regulation game piece exceeds ten seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player from the spot quarter position. Upon meeting any of the three conditions, the regulation game piece is considered to be back in-play and the game session is continued.

In the current embodiment of the present invention, the at least two game officials transferring possess of the regulation game piece to the defending team after the scoring team successfully gains at least one point. The scoring team is able to gain at least one point by throwing the regulation game piece through the hooped shaped goal of the in-play score zone 7. After at least one point is gained by the scoring team, the defending team is given possession of the regulation game piece by the at least two game officials. The upon gaining possession of the regulation game piece, a player of the defending team is given possession of the regulation game piece and positions themselves within the quarter zone circle 9. The at least two game officials permit the player of the defending team ten seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player of the defending team without interference from players of the scoring team. The players of the scoring team are initially prohibited from interfering with the players of the defending team until the regulation game piece is put back in-play. In order for the regulation game piece to be put back in-play one of three conditions must be met. These three conditions are based on if the regulation game piece traverses the quarter zone circle 9, if the player of the defending team steps outside the marking of the quarter zone circle 9, or if the player of the defending team exceeds ten seconds within the quarter zone circle 9 without throwing or passing the regulation game piece to another player of the defending team. Upon meeting any of the three conditions, the regulation game piece is considered back in-play and the game session is continued. Furthermore, with the regulation game piece in the possession of the team formerly designated as the defending team, the designation for both the defending team and the scoring team are exchanged upon the continuation of the game session.

Referencing FIG. 1-3, in the current embodiment of the present invention, each team has the ability to gain at least one point with a maximum of two points per score during the game session. The determining factor if a score is one point or two points in dependent on whether the score attempt is taken from within the in-play score zone 7 or from the open play zone 6. The pair of oppositely positioned score zones 7 are positioned within the playing area 5 and are bordered by the open play zone 6 and an end line of the pair of opposing end lines 4. The border between the each of the oppositely positioned score zones 7 and the open play zone 6 forms a marked line that serves as the penalty line 8. The pair of oppositely positioned score zones 7 each contain a goal post 10 comprising an elevated hoop shaped goal 11. The at least two game officials award one point to the scoring team, if at least one game official determines a player of the scoring team successfully threw the regulation game piece through the elevated hoop shaped goal 11 positioned within the ‘in-play score zone 7’ from a position within the penalty lines 8 of the in-play score zone 7. The at least two game officials award two point to the scoring team, if at least one game official determines a player of the scoring team successfully threw the regulation game piece through the elevated hoop shaped goal 11 positioned within the ‘in-play score zone 7’ from a position outside the penalty lines 8 of the in-play score zone 7.

In the current embodiment of the present invention, the game of Jaxx permits some physical contact understood as being a result of forcefully removing the regulation game piece from a player or blocking a forceful removal attempt. Under the current regulations of the game of Jaxx, players are permitted to body block, push block with two opened hands, stiff arm, or pull down the regulation game piece. This is provided as appropriate physical contact as a consequence of blocking attempts to forcefully remove the regulation game piece from possession of an opposing teams' player. Under the current regulations of the game of Jaxx, players are prohibited from tackling, tripping, holding, kicking, kneeing, elbowing, head butting, or punching another player in any manner while blocking or attempting to forcefully remove the regulation game piece from possession of the opposing team's player.

In the current embodiment of the present invention, the at least two game officials are provided as a means of regulating the infractions during a game session. During a game session, at least one game official is able to signal a pause in the game session when they witness an infraction committed by either team. After pausing the game session, the at least one game official can issues a yellow flag infraction or a red flag infraction. Under the current regulations governing the game of Jaxx, the at least one game official will issue a yellow flag infraction, to a player, if the at least one game official witnesses the player tackling, tripping, holding, kicking, kneeing, elbowing, head butting, or punching another player in any manner while blocking or attempting to forcefully remove the regulation game piece from possession of the opposing teams player. The at least one game official will also issue a yellow flag infraction to a player they determine was last in possession of the regulation game piece when crossing the delineated perimeter 2. Under the current regulations governing the game of Jaxx, the at least one game official will issue a red flag infraction to a player if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction committed by said player was a deliberate attempt to injure another player, if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction caused serious injury to another player, or if the at least one game official determines that a player has committed acts of unsportsmanlike conduct, conspicuously rude and derogatory actions, insubordination, and/or cheating, during the course of the game session. Upon issuing a yellow flag infraction or a red flag infraction, the at least one game official penalize the player or team depending on the particulars of the yellow flag infraction of the red flag infraction. Under the current regulation governing the game of Jaxx, the at least one game official is able to bench a player for an interval of time during a game session if the at least one game official, issues a red flag infraction against said player for their actions during the game session. Under the current regulation governing the game of Jaxx, the at least one game official is able to eject a player from the game session if the at least one game official issues a red flag infraction against said player for actions perpetrated during the game session deemed a deliberate attempt to injure another player. The at least one game official is able to use their judgment to determine if an action is considered a deliberate attempt to injure another player. Under the current regulation governing the game of Jaxx, the at least one game official is able to award a penalty shot to a player from a position on the edge of the penalty line 8 of the in-play score zone 7, if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction or a red flag infraction was committed against said player by at least one player of the opposing team. The determination to award a penalty shot is provided as an electable action based on the judgment of the at least one game official. Under the current regulations governing the game of Jaxx, the at least one game official is able to award possession of the regulation game piece to a team, if the at least one game official determines that the regulation game piece was in possession of the opposing team when crossing the delineated perimeter 2, or if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction or a red flag infraction was committed against a player of the team by at least one player of an opposing team. The determination to award possession of the regulation game piece to a team based on a yellow flag infraction or red flag infraction is based on the determination and discretion of the at least one game official. Under the current regulations governing the game of Jaxx, that at least one game official is permitted to award at least one point and permit retention of the regulation game piece by a team, if the at least one game official determines a goal tending infraction occurred due to interference with the regulation game piece upon a downward trajectory with possibility of going through the elevated hoop shaped goal 11.

In the current embodiment of the present invention, the game of Jaxx is provided with a game session that functions as a timed game session comprising four ten minute intervals of play. The game session is additionally provided with two two-minute intermissions that occur after the first antiviral and the third internal. Furthermore, a ten minute intermission is provided after the second interval. The ten minute intermission after the second interval separates the game session into a first half and a second half wherein the first half comprises the first interval and the second interval and where the second half comprises the third interval and the fourth interval. The two minute intermission and the ten minute intermission are provided as a temporary reprieve for players of the opposing teams. In the current regulations of the game of Jaxx, both of the teams are permitted three 50 second time outs per half of game session. The three 50 second time outs are provided in the first half and the second half of the game session. During each of the three 50 second time outs, the at least two game official will require both teams to remain on the playing field 1 during until the time out is completed. Each of the three 50 second time outs is provided with the prerequisite that a team must be in possession of the regulation time piece in order to request the time out. Furthermore after the time out expires, the at least two game officials award possession of the regulation game piece to the opposing team. This time out system prevents abuse of the time outs. In the current regulations of the game of Jaxx, a winning team is determined at the end of the fourth interval of the game session. The winning team is determined as being the team that scored the most points during the game session. In the event that both teams have tied scores, the game session would extend past the fourth interval for a five minute sudden death over time.

In the current embodiment of the present invention, the regulation governing the game of Jaxx encourages players of both teams to outfit themselves with protective equipment and uniforms. The protective equipment that can be worn the players include but are not limited to helmets with a face guard, shoulder pads, chest protectors, mouth piece, and cleats. The protective equipment provided to safe guard a player's head, face, shoulder, chest, and torso. In addition to the recommended protective gear, players are permitted to incorporate nonessential accessories such as shin guards, additional padding, safety glasses, and gloves into their outfit. These non-essential accessories should be designed to promote safe and healthy competitive play. Non-essential accessories that are unapproved equipment or potentially harmful items are expressly prohibited. Additionally, in the current regulation governing the game of Jaxx the player of both teams are encouraged wear team specific identifiers that serve as a means of distinguishing members of a particular opposing team from the members of another opposing team.

In the current embodiment of the present invention, the regulations governing the game of Jaxx provides an unlimited number of player substitutions during the game session. A player substitution is permissible through the approval of at least one game official. Teams are required to contact the at least one game official during a time out, a pause in the game session, and immediately following a point gain in order to request a player substitution, failure to do so results in the expulsion of a player as an unauthorized/illegal player. Players can be ineligible for substitution due to several factors. The current regulations governing the game of Jaxx prohibit a team's request for a player substitution if the selected player had been ejected from the game session or if the selected player is competing with prohibited equipment. In a situation that a player substitution was conducted without the consent of at least on game official, an infraction is issued to the team.

In the preferred embodiment of present invention, the game of Jaxx is provides that each team be responsible for fielding ten eligible players, wherein the eligibility of each of the ten players is determined by current regulations governing the equipment utilized by said player. In the preferred embodiment each team would be required to wear visible distinct uniforms that facilitate the identification and differentiation of individual players as well as teams of players from each other. The preferred embodiment recommends the adoption of Jaxx approved equipment and uniforms whenever possible to ensure consistency and reduce the chances of a player being deemed ineligible or ejected from a game session. The Jaxx approved equipment can include but is not limited to helmets with a face guard, shoulder pads, chest protectors, mouth piece, and cleats. Preferably the players are clothed in uniforms styled with shorts or pants.

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the regulation game piece is a ring shaped game piece that can be constructed of rubber, leather or of a synthetic material. The ring shaped game piece is provided with approximate dimensions of 12.5″×2.25″ in size with a weight of about 295 grams or less. The ring shaped game piece can substituted with a range of similarly shaped objects such as but not limited to a child's bicycle tire.

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the playing field 1 can be provided as an outdoor playing field 1 or an indoor playing field 1 wherein the material of the playing area 5 can be preferably played on a grass/clay/turf surface for the outdoor playing field 1 or on artificial or natural surface for the indoor playing field 1. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention the playing field 1 is provided with measurement of 110 yards, 100 meters, in length to 60 yards, 55 meters, in width. The pair of oppositely positioned score zone 7 would be positioned opposite to each other longitudinally. Optionally the playing field 1 can include a half field line that divides the playing area 5. The half field lined would traverse across the playing field 1 and would be positioned between the pair of oppositely positioned score zones 7. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the quarter zone circle 9 would be a circle ten yards in diameter that would be positioned centrally on the half field line and would be found equidistant from each of the goal posts 10. The goal post 10 would be positioned within each of the score zones 7 and would be centered between the sidelines positioned 15 yards, 14 meters, from each end-line and 80 yards, 73 meters, apart from one another. The positioning of the goal posts 10 relative to the end lines 4 enables for plays to occur around the goal without obstruction. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the goal post 10 comprises of an elevated hoop shaped goal 11 that is attached to a 4′ in diameter a metal rim strung with nylon mesh, mounted 11 feet high atop the goal post 10. The goal posts 10 are designed to allow the ring shaped game piece to pass through the elevated hoop shaped goal 11. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention the playing field 1 would provide a bench area for each team. The bench area would be positioned on the same sideline but are separated by an official's area. The official's area is provided as a designated area for scorekeepers, record keepers, game clock-timer, but additionally provides sufficient distance between the bench area of each team.

In an additional embodiment of the present invention, the game of Jaxx can be provided in an alternative game format to a field based sport, wherein the alternative game format provides the game of Jaxx as a virtual-holographic, video, web-based and/or board-games. In the additional embodiment of the present invention, the playing field, the goal posts, and the players are represented according to the medium in which the game is being played in. the regulations governing the game of Jaxx would be provided with slight changes to ensure the and adequate translation into the alternative game format.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

1. A method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, the method comprising the steps of:

providing a playing field comprising a delineated perimeter enclosing a playing area, an open play zone, a pair of oppositely positioned score zones, a centrally positioned quarter zone circle, and a pair of goal posts;

providing two opposing teams, wherein the two opposing teams each comprise a maximum of ten players;

providing a regulation game piece, wherein the regulation game piece is a rubberized, leather, or synthetic circular ring;

providing at least two game officials, wherein at least one game official issues a call;

commencing a game session;

regulating possession of the regulation game piece during the game session;

regulating changes in possession of the regulation game piece during the game session;

regulating scoring during the game session;

regulating physical contact during the game session;

regulating infractions during the game session;

regulating length of play and timeouts during the game session;

regulating personal equipment and uniforms during the game session; and

regulating substitutions during the game session.

2. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

assigning a score zone to each opposing team;

determining initial possession of the regulation game piece by having at least one game official flip a coin, wherein possession of the regulation game piece connotes the scoring team, where lack of possession of the regulation game piece connotes the defending team and their assigned score zone as the ‘in play score zone’;

permitting players of the two opposing teams to take up positions within the playing area;

giving possession of the regulation game piece to a player of the scoring team;

positioning the player of the scoring team with the regulation game piece within the quarter zone circle;

permitting the player of the scoring team possessing the regulation game piece 10 seconds within the quarter zone circle to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player of the scoring team from within the quarter zone circle without interference from defending team;

allowing players of the defending team to oppose the players of the scoring team,

if the regulation game piece traverses the quarter zone circle,

if the player of the scoring team with possession of the regulation game piece steps outside the markings of the quarter zone circle, or

if the player of the scoring team with possession of the regulation game piece exceeds their permitted ten seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player of the scoring team; and

initiating a game session clock.

3. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

permitting at least one player with possession of the regulation game piece to carry, roll, or kick the regulation game piece in any direction within the playing area;

permitting the at least one player with possession of the regulation game piece to throw, pass, kick, or hand the regulation game piece in any direction to another player;

permitting at least one player of a defending team to forcibly remove the regulation game piece from the possession of the at least one player of the scoring team;

permitting the at least one player of the defending team to intercept the regulation game piece while the regulation game piece is thrown, passed, kicked, or handed to another player of the scoring team; and

permitting at least one player of the scoring team to block players of the defending team from forcibly removing or intercepting the regulation game piece from the possession of the at least one player of the scoring team.

4. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

signaling a pause in the game session to determine possession of the regulation game piece;

if the player of the scoring team in possession of the regulation game piece is grounded down or stalled;

permitting a player 10 seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece in any direction within the playing area from a spot quarter position without interference from the opposing team,

if at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction was committed by at least one player of the opposing team, or

if at least one game official determines that possession of the regulation game piece was maintained or acquired by said player's current team before the regulation game piece was grounded down or stalled;

allowing players of the opposing team to oppose said player attempting to throw or pass the regulation game piece from the spot quarter position,

if the play with possession of the regulation game piece throws or passes the regulation game piece from the spot quarter position;

if the player with possession of the regulation game piece moves out of the spot quarter position, or

if the player with possession of the regulation game piece exceeds ten seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player from the spot quarter position;

transferring possession of the regulation game piece to the defending team after the scoring team successfully gains at least one point;

permitting a player of the defending team 10 seconds within the quarter zone circle to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player of the defending team without interference; and

allowing players of the scoring team to oppose the player of the defending team within the quarter zone circle,

if the regulation game piece traverse the quarter zone circle,

if the player of the defending team with possession of the regulation game piece steps outside the markings of the quarter zone circle, or

if the player of defending team with possession of the regulation game piece exceeds their permitted ten seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player of the defending team.

5. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

providing the delineated perimeter comprising a pair of opposing side lines and a pair opposing end lines, wherein the pair of opposing end lines are perpendicularly engaged to the pair of opposing side lines;

providing the pair of oppositely positioned score zones being bordered by the open play zone and an end line of the pair of opposing end lines, wherein the border between each of the oppositely positioned score zones and the open play zone is marked as the penalty line;

providing the pair of oppositely positioned score zones each contain a goal post comprising an elevated hoop shaped goal;

awarding one point to the scoring team,

if at least one game official determines a player of the scoring team successfully threw the regulation game piece through the elevated hoop shaped goal positioned within the ‘in-play score zone’ from a position within the penalty lines of the in-play score zone; and

awarding two points to the scoring team,

if at least one game official determines a player of the scoring team successfully threw the regulation game piece through the elevated hoop shaped goal positioned within the ‘in-play score zone’ from a position outside the penalty lines of the in-play score zone.

6. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

permitting players to body block, push block with two opened hands, stiff arm, or pull down the regulation game piece, wherein the contact is provided as a consequence of attempting to forcefully remove the regulation game piece from possession of the opposing teams' player; and

prohibiting players from tackling, tripping, holding, kicking, kneeing, elbowing, head butting, or punching another player in any manner while blocking or attempting to forcefully remove the regulation game piece from possession of the opposing teams player.

7. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

signaling a pause in the game session due to the at least one game official witnessing an infraction;

issuing a yellow flag infraction to a player,

if at least one game official determines the regulation game piece crossed the delineated perimeter while under the players possession,

if at least one game official witnesses a player tackling, tripping, holding, kicking, kneeing, elbowing, head butting, or punching another player in any manner while blocking or attempting to forcefully remove the regulation game piece from possession of the opposing teams player;

issuing a red flag infraction,

if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction was a deliberate attempt to injure another player,

if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction caused serious injury to another player, or

if the at least one game official determines that a player has committed acts of unsportsmanlike conduct, conspicuously rude and derogatory actions, insubordination, and/or cheating, during the course of the game session;

ejecting a player from the game session,

if the at least one game official issues a red flag infraction against said player for actions perpetrated during the game session deemed to be a deliberate attempt to injure another player;

benching a player for an interval of time during a game session,

if the at least one game official issues a red flag infraction against said player for their actions during the game session;

awarding a penalty shot to a player from a position on the edge of the penalty line of the in-play score zone,

if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction or a red flag infraction was committed against said player by at least one player of the opposing team;

awarding possession of the regulation game piece to a team,

if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction or a red flag infraction was committed against a player of the team by at least one player of an opposing team,

if the at least one game official determines that the regulation game piece was in possession of the opposing team when crossing the delineated perimeter; and

awarding at least one point and permitting retention of the regulation game piece by a team,

if the at least one game official determines a goal tending infraction occurred due to interference with the regulation game piece upon a downward trajectory with possibility of going through the goal post hoop.

8. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

providing a game session as a timed session comprising of four 10 minute intervals;

providing a two minute intermission after the first interval and the third interval;

providing a ten minute intermission after the second interval, wherein the intermission after the second interval separates the game session into a first half and a second half where the first half comprises the first interval and the second interval and where the second half comprises the third interval and the fourth interval;

permitting three 50 second time outs for each team during the first half and the second half of the game session;

requiring both opposing teams to remain on the playing field during each of the three time outs;

requiring a team to be in possession of the regulation game piece in order to request a time out;

awarding possession of the regulation game piece to the opposing team after the end of the time out;

enumerating a score and determining a winner of the game session after the end of the fourth interval; and

extending the game session past the fourth interval for a 5 minute sudden death overtime,

if at the end of the fourth interval the enumerated scores of the both teams are tied.

9. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

encouraging both of the opposing teams to outfit each of their players with protective equipment and uniforms, wherein the protective equipment protects each of the players head, face, shoulder, chest, and torso;

encouraging both of the opposing teams to wear team specific identifiers, wherein the team specific identifiers are provided as a means of distinguishing members of a particular opposing team from the members of another opposing team; and

permitting player's to incorporate nonessential accessories such as shin guards, additional padding, safety glasses, and gloves into their outfit.

10. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

providing unlimited player substitutions during the game session;

requiring a team contact at least one game official during a time out, a pause in the game session, and immediately following a point gain in order to request a player substitution;

prohibiting a team's request for a player substitution,

if a selected player had been ejected from the game session,

if the selected player is competing with prohibited equipment; and

issuing an infraction for a player substitution to a team,

if the at least one game official does not consent to the player substitution.

11. A method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, the method comprising the steps of:

providing a playing field comprising a delineated perimeter enclosing a playing area, an open play zone, a pair of oppositely positioned score zones, a centrally positioned quarter zone circle, and a pair of goal posts;

providing two opposing teams, wherein the two opposing teams each comprise a maximum of ten players;

providing a regulation game piece, wherein the regulation game piece is a rubberized, leather, or synthetic circular ring;

providing at least two game officials, wherein at least one game official issues a call;

assigning a score zone to each opposing team;

determining initial possession of the regulation game piece by having at least one game official flip a coin, wherein possession of the regulation game piece connotes the scoring team, where lack of possession of the regulation game piece connotes the defending team and their assigned score zone as the ‘in play score zone’;

permitting players of the two opposing teams to take up positions within the playing area;

giving possession of the regulation game piece to a player of the scoring team;

positioning the player of the scoring team with the regulation game piece within the quarter zone circle;

permitting the player of the scoring team possessing the regulation game piece 10 seconds within the quarter zone circle to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player of the scoring team from within the quarter zone circle without interference from defending team;

allowing players of the defending team to oppose the players of the scoring team,

if the regulation game piece traverses the quarter zone circle,

if the player of the scoring team with possession of the regulation game piece steps outside the markings of the quarter zone circle, or

if the player of the scoring team with possession of the regulation game piece exceeds their permitted ten seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player of the scoring team;

initiating a game session clock;

regulating possession of the regulation game piece during the game session;

regulating changes in possession of the regulation game piece during the game session;

regulating scoring during the game session;

regulating physical contact during the game session;

regulating infractions during the game session;

regulating length of play and timeouts during the game session;

regulating personal equipment and uniforms during the game session; and

regulating substitutions during the game session.

12. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

permitting at least one player with possession of the regulation game piece to carry, roll, or kick the regulation game piece in any direction within the playing area;

permitting the at least one player with possession of the regulation game piece to throw, pass, kick, or hand the regulation game piece in any direction to another player;

permitting at least one player of a defending team to forcibly remove the regulation game piece from the possession of the at least one player of the scoring team;

permitting the at least one player of the defending team to intercept the regulation game piece while the regulation game piece is thrown, passed, kicked, or handed to another player of the scoring team;

permitting at least one player of the scoring team to block players of the defending team from forcibly removing or intercepting the regulation game piece from the possession of the at least one player of the scoring team;

signaling a pause in the game session to determine possession of the regulation game piece;

if the player of the scoring team in possession of the regulation game piece is grounded down or stalled;

permitting a player 10 seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece in any direction within the playing area from a spot quarter position without interference from the opposing team,

if at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction was committed by at least one player of the opposing team, or

if at least one game official determines that possession of the regulation game piece was maintained or acquired by said player's current team before the regulation game piece was grounded down or stalled;

allowing players of the opposing team to oppose said player attempting to throw or pass the regulation game piece from the spot quarter position,

if the play with possession of the regulation game piece throws or passes the regulation game piece from the spot quarter position,

if the player with possession of the regulation game piece moves out of the spot quarter position, or

if the player with possession of the regulation game piece exceeds ten seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player from the spot quarter position;

transferring possession of the regulation game piece to the defending team after the scoring team successfully gains at least one point;

permitting a player of the defending team 10 seconds within the quarter zone circle to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player of the defending team without interference; and

allowing players of the scoring team to oppose the player of the defending team within the quarter zone circle,

if the regulation game piece traverse the quarter zone circle,

if the player of the defending team with possession of the regulation game piece steps outside the markings of the quarter zone circle, or

if the player of defending team with possession of the regulation game piece exceeds their permitted ten seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player of the defending team.

13. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

providing the delineated perimeter comprising a pair of opposing side lines and a pair opposing end lines, wherein the pair of opposing end lines are perpendicularly engaged to the pair of opposing side lines;

providing the pair of oppositely positioned score zones being bordered by the open play zone and an end line of the pair of opposing end lines, wherein the border between each of the oppositely positioned score zones and the open play zone is marked as the penalty line;

providing the pair of oppositely positioned score zones each contain a goal post comprising an elevated hoop shaped goal;

awarding one point to the scoring team,

if at least one game official determines a player of the scoring team successfully threw the regulation game piece through the elevated hoop shaped goal positioned within the ‘in-play score zone’ from a position within the penalty lines of the in-play score zone; and

awarding two points to the scoring team,

if at least one game official determines a player of the scoring team successfully threw the regulation game piece through the elevated hoop shaped goal positioned within the ‘in-play score zone’ from a position outside the penalty lines of the in-play score zone.

14. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

permitting players to body block, push block with two opened hands, stiff arm, or pull down the regulation game piece, wherein the contact is provided as a consequence of attempting to forcefully remove the regulation game piece from possession of the opposing teams' player;

prohibiting players from tackling, tripping, holding, kicking, kneeing, elbowing, head butting, or punching another player in any manner while blocking or attempting to forcefully remove the regulation game piece from possession of the opposing teams player;

signaling a pause in the game session due to the at least one game official witnessing an infraction;

issuing a yellow flag infraction to a player,

if at least one game official determines the regulation game piece crossed the delineated perimeter while under the players possession,

if at least one game official witnesses a player tackling, tripping, holding, kicking, kneeing, elbowing, head butting, or punching another player in any manner while blocking or attempting to forcefully remove the regulation game piece from possession of the opposing teams player;

issuing a red flag infraction,

if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction was a deliberate attempt to injure another player,

if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction caused serious injury to another player, or

if the at least one game official determines that a player has committed acts of unsportsmanlike conduct, conspicuously rude and derogatory actions, insubordination, and/or cheating, during the course of the game session;

ejecting a player from the game session,

if the at least one game official issues a red flag infraction against said player for actions perpetrated during the game session deemed to be a deliberate attempt to injure another player;

benching a player for an interval of time during a game session,

if the at least one game official issues a red flag infraction against said player for their actions during the game session;

awarding a penalty shot to a player from a position on the edge of the penalty line of the in-play score zone,

if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction or a red flag infraction was committed against said player by at least one player of the opposing team;

awarding possession of the regulation game piece to a team,

if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction or a red flag infraction was committed against a player of the team by at least one player of an opposing team,

if the at least one game official determines that the regulation game piece was in possession of the opposing team when crossing the delineated perimeter; and

awarding at least one point and permitting retention of the regulation game piece by a team,

if the at least one game official determines a goal tending infraction occurred due to interference with the regulation game piece upon a downward trajectory with possibility of going through the goal post hoop.

15. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

providing a game session as a timed session comprising of four 10 minute intervals;

providing a two minute intermission after the first interval and the third interval;

providing a ten minute intermission after the second interval, wherein the intermission after the second interval separates the game session into a first half and a second half where the first half comprises the first interval and the second interval and where the second half comprises the third interval and the fourth interval;

permitting three 50 second time outs for each team during the first half and the second half of the game session;

requiring both opposing teams to remain on the playing field during each of the three time outs;

requiring a team to be in possession of the regulation game piece in order to request a time out;

awarding possession of the regulation game piece to the opposing team after the end of the time out;

enumerating a score and determining a winner of the game session after the end of the fourth interval; and

extending the game session past the fourth interval for a 5 minute sudden death overtime,

if at the end of the fourth interval the enumerated scores of the both teams are tied.

16. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

encouraging both of the opposing teams to outfit each of their players with protective equipment and uniforms, wherein the protective equipment protects each of the players head, face, shoulder, chest, and torso;

encouraging both of the opposing teams to wear team specific identifiers, wherein the team specific identifiers are provided as a means of distinguishing members of a particular opposing team from the members of another opposing team;

permitting player's to incorporate nonessential accessories such as shin guards, additional padding, safety glasses, and gloves into their outfit;

providing unlimited player substitutions during the game session;

requiring a team contact at least one game official during a time out, a pause in the game session, and immediately following a point gain in order to request a player substitution;

prohibiting a team's request for a player substitution,

if a selected player had been ejected from the game session,

if the selected player is competing with prohibited equipment; and

issuing an infraction for a player substitution to a team,

if the at least one game official does not consent to the player substitution.

17. A method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, the method comprising the steps of:

providing a playing field comprising a delineated perimeter enclosing a playing area, an open play zone, a pair of oppositely positioned score zones, a centrally positioned quarter zone circle, and a pair of goal posts;

providing two opposing teams, wherein the two opposing teams each comprise a maximum of ten players;

providing a regulation game piece, wherein the regulation game piece is a rubberized, leather, or synthetic circular ring;

providing at least two game officials, wherein at least one game official issues a call;

providing the delineated perimeter comprising a pair of opposing side lines and a pair opposing end lines, wherein the pair of opposing end lines are perpendicularly engaged to the pair of opposing side lines;

providing the pair of oppositely positioned score zones being bordered by the open play zone and an end line of the pair of opposing end lines, wherein the border between each of the oppositely positioned score zones and the open play zone is marked as the penalty line;

assigning a score zone to each opposing team;

determining initial possession of the regulation game piece by having at least one game official flip a coin, wherein possession of the regulation game piece connotes the scoring team, where lack of possession of the regulation game piece connotes the defending team and their assigned score zone as the ‘in play score zone’;

permitting players of the two opposing teams to take up positions within the playing area;

giving possession of the regulation game piece to a player of the scoring team;

positioning the player of the scoring team with the regulation game piece within the quarter zone circle;

permitting the player of the scoring team possessing the regulation game piece 10 seconds within the quarter zone circle to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player of the scoring team from within the quarter zone circle without interference from defending team;

allowing players of the defending team to oppose the players of the scoring team,

if the regulation game piece traverses the quarter zone circle,

if the player of the scoring team with possession of the regulation game piece steps outside the markings of the quarter zone circle, or

if the player of the scoring team with possession of the regulation game piece exceeds their permitted ten seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player of the scoring team;

initiating a game session clock;

permitting at least one player with possession of the regulation game piece to carry, roll, or kick the regulation game piece in any direction within the playing area;

permitting the at least one player with possession of the regulation game piece to throw, pass, kick, or hand the regulation game piece in any direction to another player;

permitting at least one player of a defending team to forcibly remove the regulation game piece from the possession of the at least one player of the scoring team;

permitting the at least one player of the defending team to intercept the regulation game piece while the regulation game piece is thrown, passed, kicked, or handed to another player of the scoring team;

permitting at least one player of the scoring team to block players of the defending team from forcibly removing or intercepting the regulation game piece from the possession of the at least one player of the scoring team;

Signaling a pause in the game session to determine possession of the regulation game piece;

if the player of the scoring team in possession of the regulation game piece is grounded down or stalled;

permitting a player 10 seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece in any direction within the playing area from a spot quarter position without interference from the opposing team,

if at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction was committed by at least one player of the opposing team, or

if at least one game official determines that possession of the regulation game piece was maintained or acquired by said player's current team before the regulation game piece was grounded down or stalled;

allowing players of the opposing team to oppose said player attempting to throw or pass the regulation game piece from the spot quarter position,

if the play with possession of the regulation game piece throws or passes the regulation game piece from the spot quarter position,

if the player with possession of the regulation game piece moves out of the spot quarter position, or

if the player with possession of the regulation game piece exceeds ten seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player from the spot quarter position;

transferring possession of the regulation game piece to the defending team after the scoring team successfully gains at least one point;

permitting a player of the defending team 10 seconds within the quarter zone circle to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player of the defending team without interference;

allowing players of the scoring team to oppose the player of the defending team within the quarter zone circle,

if the regulation game piece traverse the quarter zone circle,

if the player of the defending team with possession of the regulation game piece steps outside the markings of the quarter zone circle, or

if the player of defending team with possession of the regulation game piece exceeds their permitted ten seconds to throw or pass the regulation game piece to another player of the defending team;

providing the pair of oppositely positioned score zones each contain a goal post comprising an elevated hoop shaped goal;

awarding one point to the scoring team,

if at least one game official determines a player of the scoring team successfully threw the regulation game piece through the elevated hoop shaped goal positioned within the ‘in-play score zone’ from a position within the penalty lines of the in-play score zone;

awarding two points to the scoring team,

if at least one game official determines a player of the scoring team successfully threw the regulation game piece through the elevated hoop shaped goal positioned within the ‘in-play score zone’ from a position outside the penalty lines of the in-play score zone;

regulating physical contact during the game session;

regulating infractions during the game session;

regulating length of play and timeouts during the game session;

encouraging both of the opposing teams to outfit each of their players with protective equipment and uniforms, wherein the protective equipment protects each of the players head, face, shoulder, chest, and torso;

encouraging both of the opposing teams to wear team specific identifiers, wherein the team specific identifiers are provided as a means of distinguishing members of a particular opposing team from the members of another opposing team;

permitting player's to incorporate nonessential accessories such as shin guards, additional padding, safety glasses, and gloves into their outfit;

providing unlimited player substitutions during the game session;

requiring a team contact at least one game official during a time out, a pause in the game session, and immediately following a point gain in order to request a player substitution;

prohibiting a team's request for a player substitution,

if a selected player had been ejected from the game session,

if the selected player is competing with prohibited equipment; and

issuing an infraction for a player substitution to a team,

if the at least one game official does not consent to the player substitution.

18. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

permitting players to body block, push block with two opened hands, stiff arm, or pull down the regulation game piece, wherein the contact is provided as a consequence of attempting to forcefully remove the regulation game piece from possession of the opposing teams' player;

prohibiting players from tackling, tripping, holding, kicking, kneeing, elbowing, head butting, or punching another player in any manner while blocking or attempting to forcefully remove the regulation game piece from possession of the opposing teams player;

signaling a pause in the game session due to the at least one game official witnessing an infraction;

issuing a yellow flag infraction to a player,

if at least one game official determines the regulation game piece crossed the delineated perimeter while under the players possession,

if at least one game official witnesses a player tackling, tripping, holding, kicking, kneeing, elbowing, head butting, or punching another player in any manner while blocking or attempting to forcefully remove the regulation game piece from possession of the opposing teams player;

issuing a red flag infraction,

if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction was a deliberate attempt to injure another player,

if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction caused serious injury to another player, or

if the at least one game official determines that a player has committed acts of unsportsmanlike conduct, conspicuously rude and derogatory actions, insubordination, and/or cheating, during the course of the game session;

ejecting a player from the game session,

if the at least one game official issues a red flag infraction against said player for actions perpetrated during the game session deemed to be a deliberate attempt to injure another player;

benching a player for an interval of time during a game session,

if the at least one game official issues a red flag infraction against said player for their actions during the game session;

awarding a penalty shot to a player from a position on the edge of the penalty line of the in-play score zone,

if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction or a red flag infraction was committed against said player by at least one player of the opposing team;

awarding possession of the regulation game piece to a team,

if the at least one game official determines that a yellow flag infraction or a red flag infraction was committed against a player of the team by at least one player of an opposing team,

if the at least one game official determines that the regulation game piece was in possession of the opposing team when crossing the delineated perimeter; and

awarding at least one point and permitting retention of the regulation game piece by a team,

if the at least one game official determines a goal tending infraction occurred due to interference with the regulation game piece upon a downward trajectory with possibility of going through the goal post hoop.

19. the method of playing the game of Jaxx between two opposing teams, as claimed in claim 1 further comprise the steps of:

providing a game session as a timed session comprising of four 10 minute intervals;

providing a two minute intermission after the first interval and the third interval;

providing a ten minute intermission after the second interval, wherein the intermission after the second interval separates the game session into a first half and a second half where the first half comprises the first interval and the second interval and where the second half comprises the third interval and the fourth interval;

permitting three 50 second time outs for each team during the first half and the second half of the game session;

requiring both opposing teams to remain on the playing field during each of the three time outs;

requiring a team to be in possession of the regulation game piece in order to request a time out;

awarding possession of the regulation game piece to the opposing team after the end of the time out;

enumerating a score and determining a winner of the game session after the end of the fourth interval; and

extending the game session past the fourth interval for a 5 minute sudden death overtime,

if at the end of the fourth interval the enumerated scores of the both teams are tied.