Tournament Rules

Tournament Format

Team

Team Size: 6-12 players (Up to 15 players will be allowed but additional medals will not be allocated)

  • A libero may be included as one of the players if there are 7-12 players. This player may not change during the game unless one of the other 6 are injured and cannot continue. A different coloured top must be worn.
  • Players may not participate for any other team within or between age groups.
  • Players cannot play for younger age groups but can play for older age groups.
  • Shirt numbers are required for u19 teams. Numbers may not be repeated in a team.

Additional notes

  • Only Captains or coaches may approach their referee to challenge any calls made.
  • Overly disruptive, rude, and/or disrespectful players or coaches may be removed from the playing area.

(Please ask for the technical assistant for your age group if issues arise).

  • If multiple coaches agree that a referee may be biased or making incorrect and impactful calls, they may be replaced by an agreed upon alternative.

(Please ask for the technical assistant for your age group if issues arise).

  • Referees will not be provided. Either of the two competing teams are to ensure a referee is provided for the game.
  • Issues need to be brought up immediately and not after the game as games will not be replayed.

For umpires to keep in mind

  • No warmup may happen on court before or after a match.
  • Match start times need to follow the given fixtures unless both teams are ready to begin early.
  • Teams more than 5 minutes late forfeit the game. This is according to the original fixture time.

Conditions leading to forfeits:

The following will result in a forfeit:

  • Failure to arrive within 5 minutes of starting time (unless preoccupied playing another official game)
  • Failure to produce enough players (minimum 6 players).
  • Failure to follow age restrictions or player exclusivity among teams.

(Waiting teams must have their starting 6 lined up on the base line ready for captains to toss and teams to play)

The default winner will get 3 points for the win with a score of 15:0

Pool games and quarter finals:

  • Allotted time: 30 minutes (No warmup time given)
  • Best of 1 set, capped at 21 points. Only 1 Timeout allowed.
Boys U15 Tournament
  • Allotted time: 20 minutes (No warmup time given)
  • Best of 1 set, capped at 15 points. Only 1 Timeout allowed.

Semi Finals:

  • Allotted time: 1 hour (No warmup time given)
  • Best of 3 sets, capped at 21 points. Only 1 Timeout allowed.

Finals:

  • Allotted time: 1 hour (No warmup time given).
  • Best of 3 sets to 21 points, capped at 25; third set to 15, capped at 20. Only 1 Timeout allowed.
  • The teams playing have already been entered (please do not make changes – ask if you believe there is an issue)
  • The team playing on the left side is Team A and the team playing on the right is Team B.
  • Circle which team is receiving (R) and which team is serving (S)
  • If a time out is called, cross off the 1 or 2 to indicate they have called a timeout. (Only 1 timeout in pool games)
  • Circle the final score for each team clearly and reject points that weren’t achieved.
  • Write the winner at the bottom of the score sheet.
  • Both Captains must look at the score/winner first and then sign the score sheet to confirm that it’s correct.
  • Captain/vice captain of the winning team must take the score sheet to the tech table after both teams finish signing.

Score Sheet Example – Pool games

Score Sheet Example – Semifinals and Finals

Teams will earn 3 pool points for winning their set and no points for losing their set.

Teams that qualify will be determined by:

  • Primary consideration: Number of pool points earned
  • Secondary consideration: Average score difference
  • Tertiary consideration: Total number of points scored.
  • Time: 16:00-17:00 (After the U19 Boys and Girls finals).
  • 1st to 3rd will be awarded at the A Field. The rest may go home after their last game or stay to support.
  • Teams to come and sit down in front of the stands in a neat line.
  • Adults, Parents and staff are to use the grandstand / seating provided.
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