Below you will find links to the training manuals and rule book for participation in Canadian Improv Games tournaments.
All manuals have been updated October 2025.
Coaching an Improvisation team can be a very rewarding experience. Improvisers are among the most energetic and positive people you’ll ever meet! As a coach, you want to set a tone which encourages team bonding, experimentation, and creativity. The more relaxed and safe your players feel, the more confident they will be as a team. The following introductory lessons are intended to build the skills that will establish a foundation of support and confidence.
Because Canadian Improv Games has a tournament structure, teams need to be evaluated somehow! Below, find the link to the manual used to train CIG judges on how to evaluate scenes and award points, as well as a sample of the judging sheet used in tournament play.
The CIG rulebook is the guiding document that outlines ALL of the official rules of the CIG, including rules about tournaments, team make-up, and registration!
Briefly, here are adjustments to the rules that are reflected in the current (2025) rulebook and training manuals. Everyone is encouraged to ready the rule book and manuals in full to get a complete understanding of what’s involved.
If there’s anything you’d like us to know about the rules and manuals (spot a typo, suggest a change, etc) please let us know using the form below! We’d love to hear from you.