A6. Mixed Division

A6.1. Events must specify which of the following ratio rules will be used to determine if points are played with a personnel ratio of four (4) female matching players and three (3) male matching players, or with a personnel ratio of three (3) female matching players and four (4) male matching players.

A6.1.1. Ratio Rule A will be used for all WFDF Events (including all National Events, Club Events, Continental Events, and Age Specific Events).

A6.2. Ratio Rule A (“prescribed ratio” rule):

A6.2.1. At the start of the game, after the first disc flip, an additional disc flip happens with the winner selecting the personnel ratio for the first point. For the second and third points, the ratio must be the reverse of the first point. For the fourth and fifth points, the ratio must be the same as the first point. This pattern of alternating the ratio every two points repeats until the end of the game (half time has no impact on the pattern).

A6.2.2. In conjunction with the use of Ratio Rule A, all WFDF Events must also use the “prescribed pull” rule:

A6.2.2.1. If the personnel ratio for a point has four (4) female matching players, a female matching player must undertake the pull at the start of that point.

A6.2.2.2. If the personnel ratio for a point has four (4) male matching players, a male matching player must undertake the pull at the start of that point.

A6.2.2.3. If there is a breach of A6.2.2.1. or A6.2.2.2 then this is to be treated as an offside violation by the defence, in accordance with rule 7.5.

A6.3. Ratio Rule B (“end zone decides” rule):

A6.3.1. At the start of the game, after the first disc flip, an additional disc flip happens with the winner selecting which end zone is “End zone A”, with the other end zone becoming “End zone B”. At the start of each point the Team that is at End zone A must choose the personnel ratio. This process applies for the first half. For the second half, at the start of each point the Team that is at End zone B must choose the personnel ratio.

A6.4. At the start of the game team captains must discuss the method/s they intend to use to make personnel match-ups easier to identify. The preferred method should include:

A6.4.1 If the personnel ratio for a point has four (4) female matching players, then all female matching players on offence should stand on the end zone line using the Hand Signal for Personnel Ratio: Female Matching

A6.4.2 If the personnel ratio for a point has four (4) male matching players, then all male matching players on offence should stand on the end zone line using the Hand Signal for Personnel Ratio: Male Matching.

A6.4.3 The relevant Hand Signal should be held for five (5) seconds and should be undertaken no later than directly after signalling readiness for the pull.