Sports

Eight championship athletic disciplines hosted across Greenwood High's FIFA-standard astro turf, hardwood courts, synthetic indoor complexes, and professional shooting ranges.

🏀 10 to 12 per team

Basketball

"The court is calling! Fast breaks, clutch shots, and unrelenting defense."

Bring your best game, back your teammates and leave everything on the court. IGNITE Basketball ’26 is here and only the strongest teams will make it to the final. Full-court championship featuring boys and girls divisions in the indoor arena.

Rules and format
  • All matches follow FIBA rules.
  • Knockout format: Win to advance to the next round.
  • Boys’ and girls’ matches are played over four 10-minute quarters.
  • If the score is tied after the fourth quarter, five-minute overtime periods are played until there is a winner.
  • Substitutions are allowed throughout the game.
  • Referees’ decisions are final. Treat officials and opponents with respect.
Category
Boys & girls
Teams
8
Fee
₹1,300 per team
Event heads
Sagar Simha & Asmi Nigam
Register Team →
⚽ Boys 14–18 · Girls 9–12

Football

"The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory."

High-stakes championship hosted on Greenwood High's FIFA-standard astro turf. Fast-paced passing, tactical pressing, and championship glory under the floodlights.

Rules and format
  • All matches follow FIFA rules.
  • Matches have two halves with a five-minute half-time break. Boys: 25-minute halves. Girls: 20-minute halves.
  • Rolling substitutions are allowed.
  • Yellow and red cards carry standard FIFA match suspensions. Two yellows or a direct red means an immediate send-off.
  • Knockout format. In a draw, five penalties decide the winner, then sudden-death penalties if needed.
  • Referees’ decisions are final.
Category
Boys (11-a-side) & Girls (7-a-side)
Teams
8
Fee
₹1,300 per team
Event heads
Arjun Balasubramanian & Aadya Rajesh
Register Squad →
🏈 7 per team + 2 subs

Flag Football

"The man on top of the mountain didn’t fall there."

Non-contact American football format testing agile routes, pinpoint quarterback throws, and swift flag pulls on the open gridiron turf.

Rules and format
  • 7-a-side mixed teams. At least two players on the field must be female at all times.
  • Matches have four 12-minute quarters with a five-minute half-time break.
  • No kickoffs. The offensive team starts from their own 5-yard line and has four downs to cross midfield.
  • Tackling, tripping or unnecessary roughness is strictly forbidden and results in an automatic ejection.
  • Touchdowns earn 6 points. Teams can try for 1 extra point from the 5-yard line or 2 points from the 10-yard line.
  • Referees’ decisions are final.
Category
Mixed teams (min. 2 female players on field)
Teams
8
Fee
₹800 per team
Event heads
Advik Sharma & Aadya Rajesh
Register Team →
🏐 Up to 12 per team

Volleyball

"Pass it better, set it higher, hit it harder. Give it all you’ve got!"

High-flying spikes, rock-solid blocks, and electric rallies over the net. Compete against top school lineups for the championship.

Rules and format
  • All matches follow FIVB rules.
  • Knockout format: Win to advance.
  • Played as best of three sets. The first two sets are played to 25 points; a deciding third set is played to 15 points.
  • Teams must win each set by at least two points.
  • Standard rotation and substitution rules apply.
  • Referees’ decisions are final.
Category
Boys & girls
Teams
8
Fee
₹1,000 per team
Event heads
Manas Nair & Shambhavi Goyal
Register Team →
🏸 2 to 6 per team

Badminton

"Every rally is a story. Every point is a choice between fear and fight."

Interschool team ties on synthetic indoor courts. Fast smashes, drop shots, and diving returns testing speed and endurance.

Rules and format
  • All matches follow BWF rules.
  • Knockout format. Each match is played as a tie: Singles 1, Singles 2, and a deciding Doubles if needed.
  • Each game is played to 21 points, rally-point system.
  • Bring your own rackets. Feather shuttlecocks provided by the tournament committee.
  • Non-marking shoes are strictly mandatory on the courts.
  • Umpires’ decisions are final.
Category
Boys & girls
Teams
8
Fee
₹700 per team
Event heads
Aarush Paul & Avani Shenoy
Register Shuttlers →
🏓 3 to 5 per team

Table Tennis

"Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up."

High-velocity spin, precision loops, and lightning reactions. Teams battle across Singles and Doubles ties for supremacy.

Rules and format
  • All matches follow ITTF rules.
  • Knockout format. Each tie consists of: Singles 1, Doubles, and Singles 2. First team to win two matches wins the tie.
  • Matches are best of five games. Each game is played to 11 points (must win by 2).
  • Players can bring their own ITTF-approved paddles. Balls are provided.
  • Umpires’ decisions are final.
Category
Boys & girls
Teams
8
Fee
₹600 per team
Event heads
Sagar Simha & Anagha Rao
Register TT Squad →
🎾 3 per team

Tennis

"The ball is round, the game is long."

Baseline rallies, serving power, and net volleys on the Greenwood High hard courts. Compete across singles and doubles rubbers.

Rules and format
  • All matches follow ITF rules.
  • Knockout format. Each tie is played as Singles 1, Singles 2, and a deciding Doubles match if required.
  • Matches are one standard set, first to 6 games with a 7-point tiebreak at 6-all. Finals are best of three sets.
  • Players must wear proper non-marking tennis shoes. Bring your own racquets; balls provided.
  • Referees’ decisions are final.
Category
Boys & girls
Teams
8
Fee
₹600 per team
Event heads
Nikhil Kothari & Avani Shenoy
Register Tennis Team →
🎯 Up to 3 per event

Shooting

"You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take."

Extreme mental focus, breathing control, and pinpoint marksmanship at the Greenwood High indoor 10m shooting range.

Rules and format
  • All events follow ISSF rules.
  • Two events: 10m Air Rifle and 10m Air Pistol. Competitors may enter both if eligible.
  • Qualification: 30 shots in 45 minutes, preceded by a 15-minute sighting period.
  • Top eight shooters in each category advance to the elimination final.
  • Bring your own weapon, pellets, and shooting jacket/gear. All weapons undergo safety inspection.
  • Range safety officers' instructions must be obeyed immediately without question.
Category
10m air rifle & 10m air pistol (Boys & girls)
Cap
24 shooters per event
Fee
₹500 per shooter
Event heads
Aarush Paul & Asmi Nigam
Register Marksman →

For all sports

  • Wear your official PE uniform or school jersey and carry your school photo ID for the 2026–27 academic year.
  • Bring all the personal sports gear and protective equipment you need when you register.
  • Players must be accompanied by their designated coaches, and cannot leave the venue until their event is completely concluded.
  • Each school is permitted to enter one official team per sport.
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