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Rules & Gamplay

IQA Adopts the “3-Max” Gender Policy

The IQA is thrilled to announce a historic change to the sport—the introduction of what has been known unofficially as the “3-Max” policy into the international level of the sport. After an overwhelming show of support from our dedicated members, this rule change...

Rules Change Proposals

The Rules Team has completed their proposals for changes to the rulebook for 2023.  They have proposed 7 rules changes, including 1 major change, in addition to 3 clarifications and minor fixes. These changes can be found below, and are now being sent to the full...

New Rules 2022 Text Released

There have been some delays in getting the rulebook ready for full release, some within the rules teams control, and some not.  However, the IQA recognizes that games will be played soon under the upcoming rulebook, and getting the new text out for players,...

Rulebook Change Proposals Result

This year, the IQA started a new process to update the rulebook.  As part of this new process, the Rules Team creates and debates proposals for changes to the IQA rulebook.  Their proposals are then released publicly and forwarded to the full Rules Committee...

IQA Rulebook process update

Starting with the rules that go into effect in the summer of 2022 (the process occurring in December 2021 through mid-year 2022), the IQA will be instituting a new rulebook process. This process has been designed to give NGBs more input, have greater transparency...