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Table of Contents
A. About Us…………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 3
B. Contact Information………………………………………….………………………………………. Page 4
Volleyball Alberta Staff……………………………….….…..……………………………. Page 4
Volleyball Alberta Executive Committee & Board of Directors……… Page 5
Officials Executive………………………………………………………………………….…. Page 6
C. Membership & Registration…………………………….………………………………………. Page 7
Benefits……………………………………………………………………………………..……... Page 7
Fees………………………………………………………………………………………...……… Page 8
Tournament Schedule……………………………………………………………………. Page 9
Accommodations……………….………………………………………………………….. Page 9
Team Travel Guidelines……………………………………………………………..……. Page 9
Terminology……………….…………………………………………....……………………… Page 10
Eligibility (Individuals, Teams, Coaches) ………………………………………. Page 11
Season of Play & Tryout Regulations……….……….…....……………………. Page 15
Scouting & Recruiting Policy……….……………………………………………..….. Page 16
D. Competition Regulations………………………………………………………….…………….. Page 18
Competition Rules (All Age Classes) ………………………………..…………… Page 18
Uniforms…………………………………….…………………………………...……………… Page 20
Tie Break Procedures………………………………………………………………….….. Page 21
Protest Procedures…………………………………….…..…………………………….… Page 21
13U Age Class……….………………………………………….…………………..……..... Page 23
14U Age Class……….………………………………………………….…………..….….... Page 24
15U Age Class……….………………………………………………….……………...….... Page 27
16U Age Class……….………………………….…………………………………….……… Page 31
17U & 18U Age Class……….………………….………………………………….……. Page 34
Overage Athlete Exemption- Application Form……….……………….…. Page 38
21U, Adult & Masters’ Age Class…………………………………….…..…….…. Page 39
Scouting & Recruiting Policy…………………..….….………………………….…. Page 40
E. Awards & Nominations……………………………………………………………………….…. Page 41
F. APPENDIX
Membership Waiver Form & Code of Conduct…………….……………. Page 42
Spectator Code of Conduct……………………………...................................... Page 46
Power Pool Draw……………………………………………………………………….... Page 47
Serpentine Seeding Draw…………………….……………………………………… Page 48
13U Tripleball…………………….…………………….…………………………………... Page 49
14U Tripleball…………………….…………………….…………………………………… Page 51
Premier 1 Girls- North vs. South Divisional Map…………………......... Page 53
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A. About Us
Who We Are: Incorporated in 1974, Volleyball Alberta (VA) is the official governing body and provides the
organizational structure for the sport of volleyball in the province of Alberta. Volleyball Alberta is involved in every
facet of the sport by running programs at all levels for indoor and beach volleyball. We provide all Alberta residents
with fair and equal access to participation and personal growth through recreational, competitive, elite, instructional,
administrative, coaching and officiating programs. VA programs and volunteer activities are funded and supported by
Alberta Sport Connection, membership fees, user fees, corporate sponsors and fundraising activities.
Mission Statement: To provide services that create quality opportunities for the growth, development and
enjoyment of volleyball in Alberta.
Vision Statement: To be the Premier Volleyball Association in Canada.
Programs
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Competition opportunities through Indoor Premier Tournaments.
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Outdoor Summer Tournament Series and Outdoor Summer Leagues.
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Jasper & Sylvan Lake Summer Volleyball Camp for athletes and coaches.
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House Leagues & Atomic Programs.
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Provincial Championships for male & female teams (indoor and outdoor)
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Talent identification and development camps.
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Team Alberta Programs.
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Officials training and certification from local to international levels through the Volleyball Alberta Officials
Association.
Services
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Sales and rental of volleyball resource materials
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Accident and liability insurance for all registered teams and individuals.
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Website and on-line registration.
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Volleyball equipment and clothing sales.
Affiliations
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Affiliated with Volleyball Canada & Support of the Canadian National Volleyball Teams.
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Support of high school, college and university volleyball programs.
Structure
The volunteer Board of Directors of VA consists of 5 Executive Committee plus 9 Board members. The Board of
Directors represent the various stakeholders including officials, beach programs, adult and recreation programs, age
class club programs, Alberta Schools Athletic Association (ASAA), and Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS)/Alberta
Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC).
The professional staff, in consultation with the VA Board of Directors, conducts the affairs of the organization and
delivers its programs and services to the membership and the volleyball community.
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B. Contact Information
Mailing Addresses
Volleyball Alberta North Office
Volleyball Alberta South Office
11759 Groat Road
Bob Niven Training Centre
Edmonton, Alberta. T5M 3K6
88 Canada Olympic Road S.W.
Phone: 780-415-1703
Calgary, Alberta T3B 5R5
Fax: 780-415-1700
Phone: 403-202-6541
E-Mail: [email protected]
Fax: 403-286-7213 (Attn: Volleyball Alberta)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Volleyball Alberta Staff Directory
Title
Name
Areas of Responsibility
Contact
Office
Julie Noel
Online Registration (VRS),
[email protected]
Membership, General Info
780-415-1703
Administrator
Program
Derek
13U/14U, 21U, Adult &
[email protected]
Director
Hemsley
Masters Age Classes,
780-415-1703
Summer Camps, Alberta
Winter Games
Program
Kiruthika
Early Stages Programs,
[email protected]
Director
Rathanaswami
Saville Go Sports
780-415-1703
Program
Ryan Bunyan
Officials Administration,
[email protected]
Development, Recruitment
780-415-1703
Director
& Retention
Technical
Jim Plakas
Director
Coaching, Long Term
[email protected]
Athlete Development,
780-415-1703
Advisor for all programs
Program
Diane Bugler
Director
17U/18U Age Class, Indoor
[email protected]
Provincial Team/Elite
403-202-6540
Development
Program
Ray Sewell
Director
15U/16U Age Class,
[email protected]
Canadian Open, Beach
403-202-6541
Volleyball, Summer Games
Contract Staff
Executive
Director
Sonja
Marketing, Media, &
[email protected]
Johnston
Sponsorship
Terry Gagnon
Business Development
[email protected]
Committee, Management
587-273-1513
of Association
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Volleyball Alberta Executive Committee
Title
Name
Areas of
Email
Responsibility
President
Leigh Goldie
Athlete
[email protected]
Development
Committee Chair
Vice President
Ken Briggs
High Performance
[email protected]
Committee Chair
Secretary/Treasurer
David
Nominations,
Johnson
Awards, & History
[email protected]
Committee Chair
Director at Large
Director at Large
Pierre
High Performance
Baudin
Committee
Jeff
Leadership
Anderson
Committee Chair
[email protected]
[email protected]
Volleyball Alberta Board of Directors
Title
Name
Areas of
Email
Responsibility
Board of Directors
Jasen Boyko
Officials- VAO
[email protected]
Regional Officials
Chair
Board of Directors
Stephanie
Officials- VAO
[email protected]
Shostak
President
Board of Directors
Vacant
Beach
Vacant
Board of Directors
Darryl Tetz
Adult &
[email protected]
Recreation
Board of Directors
Raynell Prince
Club
[email protected]
Board of Directors
Brian Gullekson
Club
[email protected]
Board of Directors
Aaron
Club
[email protected]
Heinemann
Board of Directors
Vacant
ASAA (non-voting)
Board of Directors
Vacant
CIS/ACAC (nonvoting)
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Volleyball Alberta Officials
The Volleyball Alberta Officials (VAO) are an association of all registered volleyball officials in the province of Alberta.
It is the recognized provincial body for volleyball officials within Alberta and works closely with Volleyball Alberta, a
registered society under the laws of the province of Alberta. For more information, please visit our website at:
http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/81
Zone
Name
Email
Regional Officials Chair
Jasen Boyko
[email protected]
VAO President
Stephanie Shostak
[email protected]
Zone 1 - Lethbridge
Karl Hiebert
[email protected]
Zone 3 - Calgary
Glenn Johnston
[email protected]
Zone 4 - Red Deer
Tim McLenahan
[email protected]
Zone 5 - Medicine Hat
Lyle Woodward
[email protected]
Zone 6 - Edmonton
Angelo Messina
[email protected]
Zone 7 - North East
Marc Cheriyan
[email protected]
Zone 8 - Grande Prairie
Pam Rintoul
[email protected]
Zone 9 - Fort McMurray
Kim Boehme
[email protected]
VA Liaison
Ryan Bunyan
[email protected]
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C. Membership & Registration
Membership Benefits
Volleyball Alberta (VA) provides its membership with administrative, instructional and professional services to assist in
the development of volleyball in Alberta. Volleyball Alberta membership benefits include:
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Indoor tournaments and Provincial Championships; qualification through the Provincial Championships to
compete in the National Championships
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Access to publications including texts and manuals
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Accident and liability insurance coverage while traveling to and participating in VA events
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Skill development clinics (indoor and beach)
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National Coaching Certification Programs and clinics
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Officials’ certification clinics (indoor and beach)
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Access to Volleyball Alberta Certified Officials
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Discounts from VA sponsors
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Access to Athlete Development programs, including Alberta Summer & Winter Games
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Access to the Team Alberta Program (indoor and beach)
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Information and access to the Mini & Atomic volleyball program for children
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Promotional material to increase the awareness of volleyball in Alberta
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Instructional material on volleyball skills and drills
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Complimentary subscription to Volleyball Source E-magazine (full members)
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Register your club and team online for All Premier Events & Provincial Championships by 3 pm on Monday
January 18 to automatically be entered into the Early Bird Registration Draw.
3 teams will be drawn from all entrants!
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First Place wins 6 new Mikasa balls and a Mikasa ball cart
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Second Place wins 3 Mikasa balls and a Mikasa ball cart
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Third Place wins a Mikasa ball Cart.
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Membership Fees
Membership fees include a Volleyball Alberta (VA) and Volleyball Canada (VC) component. Memberships are good
from September 1 until August 31 of the following year.
Overall Fees VA
Membership Type
VC Fees
(GST
Fees
(No
Included)
(+GST)
GST)
Recreational Player
$8.25
$5.00
$3.00
Indoor Player- 12U & Atomic
$8.25
$5.00
$3.00
Indoor Player- 13U & 14U
$60.65
$33.00
$26.00
Indoor Player- 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U
$76.40
$48.00
$26.00
Indoor Player- 21U, Adult & Masters
$8.25
$5.00
$3.00
Sitting Player
$8.25
$5.00
$3.00
Coaches & Team Staff
$60.65
$33.00
$26.00
Club President
$60.65
$33.00
$26.00
Free
Free
Free
Indoor Official- Novice (First Year Official)
$8.25
$5.00
$3.00
Indoor Official- Level 1 (Local)
$47.00
$20.00
$26.00
Indoor Official- Level 2 (Provincial)
$52.25
$25.00
$26.00
Indoor Official- Level 3 (Regional)
$92.50
$30.00
$61.00
Indoor Official- Level 4 (National)
$107.75
$35.00
$71.00
Indoor Official- Level 5 (International)
$118.00
$40.00
$76.00
PLAYERS
ADMINISTRATION
Club Volunteers (Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary,
Director, Technical Director)
OFFICIALS
Volleyball Alberta Tournament Entry Fee (Indoor)
$ 500.00/tournament. Volleyball Alberta will consider late
entries into a tournament at the sole discretion of the Program Director for that age category. Program Directors will
consider the impact of adding a team to the draw using factors such as facility space, timing of the request, and
quality of the event. If a late entry request is granted, a $100 late fee will be charged in addition to the entry fee.
There are no guarantees that Late Entries will be accepted!
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Refund & Cancellation Policy: Our refund & cancellation policy can be found at:
The 2016 Volleyball Alberta Indoor Tournament Schedule can be found on our website at:
2016 Volleyball Canada Championships: http://www.volleyball.ca/node/3951
*dates include team check-in/practice day and 3 days of competition
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14U Volleyball Canada Championships: Halifax, NS (May 5-8), Ottawa, ON (May 5-8), Winnipeg, MB (May
12-15)
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15U Volleyball Canada Championships: Waterloo, ON (May 12-15), Regina, SK (May 20-23)
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16U Volleyball Canada Championships: Waterloo, ON (May 19-22), Calgary, AB (May 20-23)
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17U/18U Girls Volleyball Canada Championships: Edmonton, AB (May 5-8)
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17U/18U Boys Volleyball Canada Championship: Saskatoon, SK (May 12-15).
Accommodations
For the 2016 club season, Volleyball Alberta has arranged host hotels with room blocks and competitive rates for our
events. Please contact the properties directly to set up your reservations. Visit
http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/40 for the list of Host Hotels.
Team Travel Guidelines
Parents and/or guardians are not covered under Volleyball Alberta’s insurance policy, including automobile/accident
insurance. Coaches or managers are covered – but they are only covered by liability insurance for acts that occur
within the scope of their duties as a coach or manager. This does not include coaches or managers acting as drivers
for athletes. In order for all parties to be properly informed, Volleyball Alberta recommends the following:
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Teams travelling to and from tournaments should consider enlisting the services of a professional
transportation company to avoid the possibility of personal liability in the event of an accident.
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Parents and/or guardians who are transporting other athletes to and from tournaments should check with
their auto insurance provider to ensure this transportation is covered under their insurance policy.
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Parents and/or guardians who are transporting other athletes across an international border (even the
Canada-USA border) are required to have a notarized consent letter from the athletes’ parents and/or
guardians giving the driver permission to transport the athletes. See the Government of Canada’s information
page for more details and a sample consent letter: http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/children/consent-letter
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VA coaches and managers should not offer to take personal responsibility for driving athletes at any time.
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Parents and/or guardians who permit another parent and/or guardian to transport their athlete should equip
the athlete with:
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Medical contact information including health card
o
Emergency phone contacts
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o
Appropriate amount of food/money/clothing for the trip
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Passport (if required)
Parents and/or guardians who permit another parent and/or guardian to transport their athlete should obtain
from the driver:
o
Proof of a clean driving record
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License plate number and make/model of the vehicle
o
Emergency contact information
Parents and/or guardians who are transporting other athletes retain personal responsibility for the safety and
conduct of those athletes for the duration of the trip – including responsibility for getting the athletes to all games,
team events, or practices – or until the athletes’ parents and/or guardians arrive to take personal responsibility for
the athlete.
Registration & Membership Terminology
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Team: A team must be composed of a minimum of 8 players up to a maximum of 15 players. A minimum
of 6 players must be present in uniform during competition in order to be eligible to participate.
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Club: Team or teams grouped together by a common administrative structure.
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Player: Any person playing volleyball who registers with a team.
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Coach*: Any person listed as so on the team registration - the coach must be certified through a sanctioned
VA clinic.
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Team Staff*: Any person listed as a team member who does not compete in a match as a player, such as an
assistant coach, team manager or trainer.
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Club Staff*: Members of clubs who are directly involved in the operation/administration of their Club, such
as executive personnel, directors, club contacts and team contacts.
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Official*: Any person certified through any sanctioned Volleyball Alberta Officials (VAO) or Volleyball Canada
clinic.
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Registration: Club, team, player and tournament online registration needed to be eligible to play in Volleyball
Alberta events
*Volleyball Alberta requires mandatory Police Information Checks (PIC) and Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) for
all individuals in leadership roles who work directly with athletes. This includes all Staff, Directors, Chairs, Coaches,
Managers, Officials, and Chaperones. Applicants are responsible for all costs associated with this process. Please visit
the following webpage for more details on this process: http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/88.
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Eligibility
a.
All members must be residents of Alberta. Any exception to this must have the approval of Volleyball Alberta,
Volleyball Canada, and the provincial/territorial governing body where the individual or team resides. Note: The
following members/clubs have been granted this permission and are considered Volleyball Alberta Members:
Northern British Columbia Volleyball Club (Fort St. John), East Kootenay Volleyball Club (EKVC), Dawson Creek
Volleyball Club, and The Fernie Academy Volleyball Club (FTA, Fernie).
b. Volleyball Alberta tournaments are only for fully registered Alberta club teams and may utilize only registered VA
members of that club. Exceptions to this rule will be reviewed by the Executive Council on a case-by-case basis
following a written application to Volleyball Alberta. Consideration will only be given based on special
circumstances and be subject to space available in the event.
Note: Teams from Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon have been approved to compete in Premier Events
and Provincial Championships however they will not be permitted to win the Provincial Championship banner
(they may be awarded the Gold Medal). Interested teams will be subject to a $100 Affiliation fee per tournament
and are asked to communicate with the VA Registrar in January to register at: [email protected]
Note: The 21U Provincial Championships will be an open event and out of province teams will be permitted to
enter provided they are registered and in good standing in their own region. However, out of province teams will
not be permitted to win the Provincial Championship banner (they may be awarded the Gold Medal).
c.
Any individual, team and/or club having outstanding debts with Volleyball Alberta at the end of their competitive
season will be deemed members not in good standing and will be ineligible for all VA programs, until such debts
are paid.
I.
a.
Individuals
All clubs, players, coaches, and club staff must become members of Volleyball Alberta prior to participating in
club tryouts or training. A step-by-step guide to the Volleyball Registration System (VRS) is found on our website
at http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/88. All the required fields of on-line registration must be completed in
full, and each individual member must have a valid e-mail address.
b. All athletes, club and team staff must fill in and sign the Volleyball Alberta Waiver and Code of Conduct form
and return it to the club or team contact responsible for on-line registration. Clubs and teams will be required to
keep all waiver forms on file in case Volleyball Alberta requests them. All athletes under the age of 18 will be
required to have a parent or guardian sign the waiver form.
c.
Athletes playing in their current age class are eligible to play up on an older team within the same club; athletes
would need to be registered on both rosters by the roster lock date to be eligible for Provincials/Nationals.
Volleyball Alberta recognizes the benefits for some athletes to play up at a higher level of competition, but
recommends the club and coaches read about LTAD and carefully plan their season to avoid athlete burnout and
injury while meeting the appropriate Training to Competition ratios. An athlete may only play on one team
during a VA tournament weekend.
d. Athletes will be limited to registering a maximum of one age class higher than their chronological age.
Exemptions to this rule may be requested from Jim Plakas (Volleyball Alberta’s Technical Director) at
[email protected].
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II.
a.
Teams
A Club Contact must register the club prior to a Team Contact registering the team roster (players). A Club
Contact can also register as a Team Contact. The VA registrar must be notified in writing
[email protected] if there is a change of Club Contact or Team Contact.
b. Clubs and teams will be required to keep all Volleyball Alberta Waiver and Code of Conduct forms on file for all
athletes, coaches, and team staff in case Volleyball Alberta requests them. All athletes under the age of 18 will be
required to have a parent or guardian sign the waiver form.
c.
A registered team may, in any VA tournament including Provincial Championships, use up to fifteen players, but
only twelve in any single match. The twelve names must be listed on the score sheet before each match.
d. Teams should register in the most appropriate age class for their development level. Team composition should
be primarily of athletes with the same year of birth; teams will be limited to registering a maximum of one age
class higher than the majority of their athletes (consult Volleyball Alberta’s Technical Director for further
information). Once an age class has been selected, teams must compete in the same age class for the entire
season (including National Championships).
e.
Roster changes must be made via the online registration system (VRS). The registration deadline to add or delete
players from a team roster is March 24. After March 24 rosters cannot be changed and must be adhered to for
the Provincial & National Championships.
f.
Prior to the March 24 registration deadline, rosters will lock at 12 pm on the Wednesday immediately preceding
the event. Players and coaches who are not on the team roster at that time will not be allowed to participate in
the event.
g. Teams/Clubs are responsible for ensuring that team and tournament registration is completed by the deadline(s).
h.
In order to provide clubs with a greater ability to place players onto the most appropriate team, Volleyball
Alberta allows lateral movement within a club for teams in the same age-category. Provided the athlete is
registered with one of the teams in the VRS, they can play for either team at Premiers 1 and 2, however they
must play for the same team throughout the tournament. Final rosters are locked on March 24, 2016, and it is
the Team Contact’s responsibility to ensure rosters are finalized in the VRS prior to this deadline.
i.
Volleyball Alberta club teams may NOT use the name of their athletes’ high school or athletics department team
moniker when naming their team. Please note that the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA) season of
play for Volleyball is June 1 to the fourth Saturday in November. High school teams that continue to function as
school teams after the completion of the ASAA playoffs are in violation of the season of play policy and may be
subject to penalties at the discretion of the ASAA Executive Committee. Please contact Volleyball Alberta at 780415-1703 or the ASAA at 780-427-8182 if you have any questions about this matter.
j.
Teams must be registered on-line prior to the tournament deadline in order to be included in the draw for that
event. Draws will be posted online only and it’s the coach or team contacts responsibility to ensure they have
the up to date tournament schedule.
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III.
a.
Coaches
Volleyball Alberta requires mandatory Police Information Checks (PIC) and Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
for all individuals in leadership roles who work directly with athletes. This includes all Staff, Directors, Chairs,
Coaches, Managers, Officials, and Chaperones. Applicants are responsible for all costs associated with this
process. Please visit the following webpage for more details on this process:
http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/88. The Club deadline for submitting PIC & PVSC's to Volleyball Alberta is
January 31. Club's failing to submit their Club Sign-Off sheet with completed PIC's/PVSC's for all coaches by
January 31 will be subject to increasing fines/sanctions as the year progresses.
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Premier 1- Clubs with a Coach(es) who hasn't submitted PIC's/PVSC's prior to Premier 1 will be subject to a
$100 fine per coach that will be due prior to Premier 2 (unpaid fines will result in the team being removed
from the draw- Entry fees will not be refunded)
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$200 fine per coach that will be due prior to Premier 3 (unpaid fines will result in the team being removed
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$300 fine per coach that will be due prior to Provincials (unpaid fines will result in the team being removed
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Provincials- Clubs with a Coach(es) who hasn't submitted PIC's/PVSC's prior to Provincials will not be eligible
to compete (Entry fees will not be refunded).
b.
All 13U, 14U, 15U & 16U head coaches must be a fully certified NCCP level 1 coach. Coaches who have not
completed the NCCP certification requirements for that year prior to the Provincial Championships will be fined
$100.00. In addition to the Provincial fine there is a National Championship fine of $300.00 for all coaches not
meeting the certification requirements http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/74.
c.
All 17U, 18U & 21U head coaches must be a fully certified NCCP level 2 coach. Coaches who have not completed
the NCCP certification requirements for that year prior to the Provincial Championships will be fined $100.00. In
addition to the Provincial fine there is a National Championship fine of $300.00 for all coaches not meeting the
certification requirements http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/74.
d. Provincial fines for not meeting certification standards will be assessed beginning March 24 (Roster Lock) and
invoices will be sent to clubs via email.
e.
Coaches in their first appearance at a Volleyball Alberta Provincial Championship or Canadian Open will have a
one-year grace period to attain full certification requirements. No exemption cards required.
f.
Please Note: The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) Making Head Way in Sport (Generic) on-line module will
be part of the volleyball certification requirements for level 1 coaches starting October 1, 2014. The module is
free and takes approximately 60-90 minutes to complete. There will be no changes to the certification status for
coaches certified prior to October 1, 2014.
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g. Volleyball Alberta conducts Technical courses several times a year and oversees the Practical component of the
NCCP program. Visit http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/74 for more information and clinic dates.
h.
The Theory component is run by Alberta Sport Connection visit their website at
http://www.albertasport.ca/sport/coaching-development.aspx to see when the next course is being offered in your
area.
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Season of Play & Tryout Regulations
a.
The Volleyball Alberta season of play begins on the Monday after the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association
(ASAA) Provincial Championship (November 30, 2015) and ends on August 31, 2016. The Season of Play has been
extended to reduce the stress on athletes by allowing them time to reflect and recover prior to receiving
pressure from clubs for the next season. Scouting and recruiting for the upcoming season can begin on
September 1. Volleyball Alberta strongly recommends:
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No communication or recruiting of club athletes can occur from the end of the National Championships until
August 31. Note: Clubs are permitted to facilitate summer camps and clinics (no club recruiting) in July and
August
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Clubs DO NOT facilitate any programs during the school season to prevent athlete participation overlapping
between the two volleyball seasons.
b. Tryouts and training may not commence until the Monday after the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA)
Provincial Championship
c.
Athletes and parents are encouraged to seek out information about different club programs. Frequently asked
questions include: club philosophy, coaching philosophy, coaching certification, tryouts, registration fees, practice
times/locations, tournament schedules, travel arrangements, and extra fees.
d. Athletes have the right to register with any club and are free to tryout for any team until they have officially
signed with a club. Athletes are committed on a yearly basis only and are free to play with another club or team
the following season.
e.
The athlete and parent/guardian must sign the VA Membership Waiver form to make an official commitment to
the club. No further communication or contact from other clubs can be made with an athlete once they have
signed. The athlete is committed to that club for a minimum of one season (Signing Date – Aug 31).
f.
Verbal commitments made at any time are strictly informal as signing the VA Membership Waiver form on the
Signing Date is the only binding contract recognized by Volleyball Alberta.
g. If a club is not able to accept all players interested in their program, please direct them to another club/program
where they might play. Together we can ensure all athletes find a place to play and train.
h.
In order to change clubs during the season, a player must request a release from their club administration prior
to competing for another team/club. The release must be emailed immediately to the VA at
[email protected] so Volleyball Alberta can complete the athlete’s transfer.
FOR ATHLETES RETURNING TO THEIR 2015 CLUBS
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Clubs have the option to sign athletes returning to their club from the previous year starting November 1
until the day before the tryout period (November 29, 2015). Athletes that re-sign with a club may be asked
to submit club fees when they sign. As of November 30, those athletes who did not re-sign with their same
club are able to tryout for another club team (and/or their old club). For the 13U age category, all tryouts will
remain open and athletes will only be able to sign on the Signing Date.
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Clubs and athletes are not obligated to utilize the early signing period and may continue to use the tryout
period to explore all options.
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FOR ALL OTHER ATHLETES
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The tryout period begins on Monday November 30, 2015 and lasts for a minimum of seven days; athletes
cannot sign with a club until the Signing Date (Monday December 7, 2015) or later. Tryouts may continue
after the signing date until all teams have filled their remaining positions. Clubs may not collect any deposits
for club fees until the signing date (or later) excluding a tryout fee.
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For the 13U age category, all tryouts will remain open and athletes will only be able to sign on the Signing
Date.
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Any areas that have a City or Regional Junior High School Championship after this start date may start their
13U/14U/15U tryout period on the Sunday following the event.
13-15U TRYOUT PERIOD FOR CLUBS IN EDMONTON & SURROUNDING AREAS
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Edmonton Public Schools Athletics has their 2016 City Championships December 4-5. As a result of this later
date, the 13U-15U club tryout period is Sunday, December 6 – Sunday, December 13 (Signing Date).
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Edmonton’s surrounding area will include Ardrossan, Beaumont, Calmar, Devon, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc,
Morinville, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, and Stony Plain
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Edmonton & Surrounding Area clubs still have the option to sign 14U-15U athletes returning to their club
from the previous year starting November 1 until the day before the tryout period (For 2015- Saturday
December 5). Athletes that re-sign with a club may be asked to submit club fees when they sign. As of
December 6, those athletes who did not re-sign with their same club are able to try out for another club
team (and/or their old club).
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Clubs and athletes are not obligated to utilize the early signing period and may continue to use the tryout
period to explore all options.
Scouting & Recruiting Policy of School Athletes by Volleyball Clubs
Volleyball Alberta strongly encourages the volleyball community to work cooperatively to ensure all volleyball
participants have a positive experience by following these principles and rules.
1.
Club and team representatives are free to communicate with athletes during the off-season. Before
contacting an athlete directly, permission is required from their coach and/or their parent(s).
2.
Volleyball Alberta club or team representatives may not contact an athlete during school hours, practices,
tournaments or league/exhibition games. They may do so after these activities but must have the permission
of the athlete’s coach and/or parent(s) first before approaching the athlete.
3.
Occasionally a player may initiate contact with a club coach. If this is done during school hours, practices,
tournaments or league/exhibition games; then it is the club coach’s responsibility to inform the athlete they
can have a conversation after the activity and once they have received the coach and/or parents’ permission.
4.
Scouting and recruiting for the upcoming season can begin on September 1. Volleyball Alberta strongly
recommends:
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No communication or recruiting of club athletes can occur from the end of the National Championships
until August 31.
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Clubs DO NOT facilitate any programs during the school season to prevent athlete participation
overlapping between the two volleyball seasons.
5.
Tryouts and training may not commence until the Monday after the Alberta Schools Athletic Association
(ASAA) Provincial Championship
6.
Athletes and parents are encouraged to seek out information about different club programs. Verbal
commitments made at any time are strictly informal and signing the VA Membership Waiver form on the
“Signing Date” is the only binding contract recognized by Volleyball Alberta. Clubs are required to ensure
their coaches are honest and upfront with athletes and parents, and are using ethical recruiting practices.
7.
Once an athlete has signed with a club, no further communication or contact from other clubs can be made
with the athlete. The athlete is then committed to that club for a minimum of one season (Signing date –
Aug 31).
8.
The Volleyball Alberta season of play is the Monday after the Alberta Schools Athletic Association (ASAA)
Provincial Championship (November 30, 2015) through Aug 31.
Sanctions: Volleyball Alberta reserves the right to investigate any possible recruiting infraction regardless of the
method in which the VA learns about the incident. Volleyball Alberta will complete an investigation, allowing for the
individual or group being reviewed to fully defend their position. If Volleyball Alberta determines an offence has
occurred, any one or a combination of the following sanctions will be taken, depending on the severity of the
offence:
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Letter of reprimand to the individual, team or club.
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Probation and posting a performance bond for one year, beginning from the date when the investigation
concluded.
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Loss of the performance bond for additional infractions during probation.
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Suspension for one year from all Volleyball Alberta events, beginning from the date when the investigation
concluded.
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Indefinite suspension from Volleyball Alberta events, beginning from the date when the investigation
concluded.
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Individuals, teams, or clubs suspended for more than one year must apply in writing for reinstatement as a
member in good standing. Approval for reinstatement will be contingent upon a full review of the application
by the Volleyball Alberta disciplinary committee.
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Any team or club that uses a suspended member or a member not in good standing will be subject to
probation or suspension.
An individual, team or club may appeal a sanction through the Volleyball Alberta Appeals process.
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D. Competition Regulations
The objective of the regulations is to ensure equitable treatment of all Volleyball Alberta (VA) members in
competitions. Even though regulations are in place to govern competitions, every situation and circumstance cannot
be foreseen. Therefore, the Volleyball Alberta Executive Director and the Executive Committee will make
interpretations as to how the regulations apply in a specific situation or circumstance, when the need arises.
Volleyball Alberta may make adjustments and implement changes during the season if new circumstances arise. The
Executive Committee may penalize any club, team, coach, official, or player by way of default, suspension, fine or
other suitable penalty, for contravention of any rule or regulation.
Competition Rules (All Age Classes)
a.
The rules listed in the current edition of the Volleyball Canada Rule Book are in effect unless otherwise noted.
It is the duty and responsibility of all players and coaches to know the rules of the game and abide by them.
The Volleyball Canada 2015-2016 Official Volleyball Rules can be found at:
http://www.volleyball.ca/sites/www.volleyball.ca/files/Officiating_Arbitres/Resources/20152016%20Rulebook%20ENG.pdf
b.
Playoff draws will be arranged to best maximize the number of entries in each tournament and to ensure a
minimum of 5 matches per weekend.
c.
Volleyball Alberta reserves the right to adjust the seeding in order to avoid teams from the same club playing
in the same pool in the preliminary draw. We will NOT adjust seeding for Power Pools.
d.
Teams without enough players to field a team due to a Volleyball Alberta or Volleyball Canada event may
apply for an exemption to our Technical Director Jim Plakas at: [email protected]. If a team is
granted an exemption, the team will maintain their ranking heading into the next event.
e.
Volleyball Canada's Domestic Development Committee recently voted to adopt expanded Age Categories for
the 2016 Volleyball Canada National Championships. The age categories expand from last years’ policy of a
maximum of two over-aged athletes born in the months of September to December of the previous year, to
an unlimited number.
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13U:
Athletes born from September 1, 2002 to Dec 31 2003 (16 months)
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14U:
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15U:
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16U:
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17U*:
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18U**: Athletes born from September 1, 1997 to Dec 31 1998 (16 months) AND are in their first
year of grade 12. Athletes born in 1998 who have graduated high school are eligible
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21U:
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Adult: Born in 1994 or earlier
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Masters 35+:
Born in 1981 or earlier
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Masters 45+:
Born in 1971 or earlier
Born in 1997, 1996, or 1995
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*Athletes born September 1-December 31 of the previous year, on a current CCAA or CIS volleyball roster,
will not be permitted to play in the 17U age class
**Athletes born from September 1 – 31. 1997 who wish to compete in the 18U category will need to
complete a 2016 Overage Exemption Form to have their school verify that the athlete is in their first year of
grade 12
f.
Neutral Minor Officiating Program (N-MOP): For the 2015-16 season of play, Volleyball Alberta will be
expanding on the minor official’s policy at all premier and provincial championships. This expansion will see
teams that are not scheduled to play working in a neutral officiating capacity.
Specific details surrounding the updated policy are as follows:
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For all matches in pool play, each assigned team will provide a minimum of four (4) athletes to form
the officiating work crew.
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The work crew is expected to understand and perform all functions of the assigned positions.
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The members of the work crew can be changed, but only at the conclusion of a set, not during.
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The work crew will consist of one (1) Scorer, one (1) Assistant Scorer and two (2) Line Judges.
i. Note: The minimum and maximum number of participants at the Scorer’s table is two.
ii. Note: The exception is if the team’s supervising coach is providing instructions to enhance
the participant’s performance.
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All non-pool matches will be officiated by the loser of the previous match on that court unless
otherwise indicated.
i. Note: this may be after a break on the court.
ii. Note: There may be times where a team is obligated to officiate before their next scheduled
match.
What are the responsibilities of the officiating work crew?
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Supervising Coach: A coach (who is listed on the team roster) must be courtside during the entire
match.
i. Coaches will assume responsibility for ensuring their participants understand how to perform
their officiating duties with appropriate techniques and behavior.
ii. The first referee is authorized to ask the coach to replace a participant who is not doing an
adequate job.
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On time performance: A team is required to have their entire work crew on the court no later than
10 minutes prior to the start of the next match.
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Standing alone: Individuals are expected to perform their duties without the distraction of others.
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Not talking: Participants are expected to focus on their duties without talking to others, except the
referee.
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Not using: Electronic devices (E.g. cell phones, MP3 players, IPods, etc.) or engaging in other
distractions during the match.
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Food & Beverage: Participants are not permitted to have food or beverage on the court or at the
Scorer’s table.
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Specific Items to take note of:
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It is the responsibility of the team to know when they are expected to officiate.
i. Volleyball Alberta staff is not responsible for finding the officiating team.
ii. The assigned referee on the court is not responsible for finding the officiating team.
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A coach must be present courtside when his/her team is officiating.
i. It is the responsibility of the coach to make themselves known to the assigned referee
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The following sanctions will occur if a team is late or misses a minor officiating assignment during the
2016 Volleyball Alberta season.
i. 1st offense – Warning.
ii. 2nd offense – A $250 fine and the team must post a $500 performance bond.
iii. 3rd offense – Loss of performance bond and the team is in bad standing, and cannot
participate for the remainder of the 2016 season (including Nationals).
iv. If a team has a second offense, in the same tournament, they will default their remaining
matches 25-0, 25-0 (all defaulted matches must be played against their opposition).
Scenarios
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If a team fails to arrive for their officiating responsibilities, the scheduled match start time will not be
delayed. In this instance, each participating team will be requested to provide court assistance as per
the 2014-15 policy:
i. Each team will be requested to provide one athlete to perform as a Line Judge.
ii. Each team will be requested to provide one volunteer (athlete, parent, etc.) to perform as a
Scorer/Assistant Scorer.
g.
A First Referee will be used for all matches for round robin and playoff matches. A First Referee and Second
Referee will officiate all semi-finals, finals and bronze medal matches provided that there are sufficient
officials available.
h.
Volleyball Alberta strongly recommends teams use score sheet labels for their roster. You can download a
template from: http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/40
i.
We recommend that teams use discretion when changing from warm-up shirts to uniforms in ALL Alberta
Premier Events and Provincial Championships.
j.
Personal lunches and snacks that are contained within sports bags will be the only food allowed in any of the
venues. No coolers or appliances. No food preparation.
k.
Uniforms- Each registered team shall be appropriately dressed for competition as per the Volleyball Canada
rulebook. Uniform guidelines can be found on our website at: http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/82.
Volleyball Alberta club teams may NOT use their athletes’ school team jerseys for club play. Please note that
the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA) season of play for Volleyball is June 1 to the fourth Saturday
in November. School teams that continue to function as school teams after the completion of the ASAA
playoffs are in violation of the season of play policy and may be subject to penalties at the discretion of the
ASAA Executive Committee. Please contact Volleyball Alberta at 780-415-1703 or the ASAA at 780-427-8182
if you have any questions about this matter.
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l.
Tie-Breaking Procedures for Competitions. If two or more teams are tied at the end of the preliminary
round, the following criteria will be applied, in order:
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The team having the best ratio of won/lost matches, considering matches between the tied teams,
will be ranked higher;
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The team having the best ratio of won/lost sets, considering matches played between the tied teams,
will be ranked higher
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The team having the best ratio of won/lost sets, considering all matches of the round, will be ranked
higher:
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The team having the best ratio of points for/against, considering sets played between the tied
teams, will be ranked higher;
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The team having the best ratio of points, for/against, considering all sets played during the round,
will be ranked higher;
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As determined by the Organizing Committee (e.g. extra set, toss of coin, etc).
When you apply this rule to break a tie you should follow this sequence:
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When two teams are tied, the tie-breaking criteria are applied one after the other until the tie has
been broken.
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When three or more teams are tied, the tie-breaking criteria are applied one after the other until all
the tied teams have been ranked.
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Ratios are determined by dividing points or sets for by points or sets against. The team with the
higher number has the better ratio.
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NOTE: This means that if there is a tie among teams X, Y and Z and criteria “b” is able to determine X
as first, Y as second and Z as third, then no further criteria are to be used. The tie is broken.
However, if criteria “b” determines the seeding/ranking of any of the tied teams, then the remaining
teams that are still tied will use criteria “c” and so on to determine their seeding/ranking. Do not
start at “a” again. Continue through the sequence of criteria using the results of teams X, Y and Z for
criteria “d”.
n.
Volleyball Alberta Protest Policy: There has been a noticeable trend regarding the utilization of protests as
a means of intentionally delaying a match. As such, Volleyball Alberta introduced the following policy with
regards to protests. Coaches need to know they can only lodge a protest in the following circumstances
(otherwise it is not a valid protest): an error in applying a rule or rule interpretation, an improper decision of
the Scorer who made a mistake on the rotational order or on the score.
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The coach of the team lodging the protest must place a $100.00 cash bond on the score table as the
captain lodges the protest to the First Referee (if the money is not on the table immediately the
game will resume and the protest will not be heard).
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The first referee will confirm with the Scorer that a protest has been lodged, and that the money is
on the score table before calling the Referee Supervisor and/or Tournament Staff.
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The Tournament Staff will collect the $100.00 bond upon arrival at the court
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The Referee Supervisor and/or Tournament Staff will determine whether or not the request to protest
is valid (they may choose to consult with VA Staff or a Referee Supervisor).
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If the protest is not valid, the $100.00 bond will be forfeited in whole and the match will resume.
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If the protest is valid, the bond will be returned, and a jury will be assembled to accept or refuse the
protest prior to the resumption of play.
All Volleyball Alberta tournaments have a Jury in place that will decide the outcome of each protest. A Jury
will consist of three individuals from the following list:
i. Venue Coordinator
ii. Referee Supervisor
iii. Referee Evaluator
iv. Volleyball Alberta Representative
v. Alternates assigned by Volleyball Alberta staff
Important Notes: A) The protest will be handled immediately so that play can resume following the jury’s
decision. B) The jury may discuss the protest by phone and do not have to be present to make a ruling. C)
The jury’s decision is final. D) Sanctions may be put in place if a team is abusing the protest procedures
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13U Age Class - Athletes born from September 1, 2002 to Dec 31, 2003 (or later)
13U is the youngest age class that the VA runs. It is designed with a focus on skill development and having lots of
fun. This category leads to a Provincial Championship. Long Term Athlete Development guidelines in the Training to
Train stage suggest 70% of time is spent training and 30% in competition. For more information please visit:
http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/80. In addition to the Competitions Rules, the following rules apply for the 13U
Age Class:
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Registered teams can compete in two Premier events followed by the Provincial Championships. 13U teams
are not eligible to participate in 14U, 15U and 16U events.
•
The 13U category will employ a Tripleball format for all Premier tournaments and the Provincial
Championships. The goal of Tripleball is to promote better skill development, participation, meaningful
competition, and fun. Please see the Appendix for the Tripleball format and rules (Please review as there have
been modifications).
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A minimum of five (5) registered teams will be required before Volleyball Alberta can run a separate
tournament for the 13U category. If five (5) teams are not registered by the tournament deadline date, those
teams will be offered the option to either: a) Play in the pool play portion of the 14U event (employing all
14U rules), with a separate playoff for 13U teams b) Receive a refund of their registration fee
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The Mikasa MVA-LITE will be the official competition ball. The only exception will be in the case of
insufficient entries to run a tournament. In this case the 13U teams will be combined with the 14U teams
and the Mikasa VQ 2000 ball will be used.
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Net heights for 13U: Women- 2.15 m, Men- 2.20 m
Tournament Structure:
a.
A serpentine seeding system will be utilized to place teams into pools in the preliminary round. (Please see
Appendix for a serpentine seeding example and playoff draw)
b. Premier #1 - the 1st Premier tournament will be an open format utilizing the results from the previous year’s 13U
Provincial Championships as a basic template to place teams into pools. An age class seeding committee will
adjust the basic template (if necessary) based on current team rosters and preseason exhibition play.
c.
Premier #2 - the results from the 1st Premier tournament will be used to seed teams for the 2nd Premier; for
teams not competing in the 1st Premier the Tournament Director will take into account the previous year’s
Provincial Championships in order to seed them in the draw.
d. Provincial Championships - for the Provincial Championships teams will be seeded based on their best result
from one of the two Premier tournaments. If ties in rankings exist, preference will be given to teams who have
competed in both events. If teams remain tied after this criterion, the team with the best finish at Premier #2 will
be ranked higher. In the case of two teams still tied after these criteria, a coin toss will decide the final outcome.
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14U Age Class- Athletes born from September 1, 2001 to December 31, 2002 (or later)
14U is designed with a focus on skill development and having lots of fun. This category leads to the Provincial
Championship and to the Volleyball Canada Championships. Long Term Athlete Development guidelines for the
Training to Train stage suggest 70% of time is spent training and 30% in competition. For more information please
visit: http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/80. In addition to the Competitions Rules, the following rules apply for the
14U Age Class:
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Registered teams can compete in two Premier events followed by the Provincial Championships. In order to
be eligible to compete in the Volleyball Canada Championships, teams must compete in the Provincial
Championship.
•
14U teams are not eligible to participate in VA 15U & 16U events.
•
14U will utilize the 12 LIMITED substitutions rule with no libero. However, the following Developmental
Substitution rules will apply:
o
All players listed on the score sheet must start the first or second set.
o
In the first two sets no substitutions may take place before one team has scored 15 points. An athlete
may be substituted out of a set due to injury.
o
If a third set is necessary, any line up can be used.
o
Note: Coaches that do not roster athletes on the score sheet, or misrepresent an athlete’s playing
status to avoid compliance with the Developmental Substitution rule, will be subject to sanctions.
Injured athletes must be noted in the remarks area prior to the coach signing the score sheet. Teams
that have more than twelve players at a tournament must submit the Extended Roster Development
Plan form. Sanctions will follow the Volleyball Alberta Discipline policy, and may include written
warning, fine, probation, or suspension from Volleyball Alberta.
•
Teams must use offensive systems that utilize multiple setters (NO 5-1 systems). 5-1 systems do not train
enough setters, and we need to ensure clubs and coaches address this gap in our system.
•
14U will have a separate division in Premier tournaments and the Provincial Championships provided there
are sufficient entries.
•
The Gold Medalists in Division 1 at the Provincial Championships will have their entry fee paid for by
Volleyball Alberta into the Volleyball Canada Championships. If the Provincial Champion does not attend
Nationals this award will NOT be transferred to any other team.
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The Mikasa VQ 2000 will be the official competition ball.
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14U Girls
a.
For Premier #1 the Tripleball format will be used (please see the Appendix for an overview of the 14U Tripleball
format and rules).
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b. Premier #1- Teams from north of Red Deer will compete in Premier #1 North while teams from Red Deer and
south will compete in Premier #1 South (Please refer to the Division Map for further clarification). The
tournament will be an open format utilizing the results from the previous year’s 13U Provincial Championships as
a basic template to place teams into pools. An age class seeding committee will adjust the basic template (if
necessary) based on current team rosters and preseason exhibition play. Any team mergers must be
communicated to the Tournament Director prior to the Premier 1 tournament deadline so that tournament
seeding can be done appropriately. A serpentine seeding system will be utilized in the preliminary round (Please
see Appendix for a serpentine seeding example and playoff draw).
c.
Premier #2- Before seeding teams, we will use a ratio to determine the number of North vs. South teams in each
division. We will cap the ratio at a maximum of 9 teams from one area. For example, if 22 North teams & 28
South teams competed at Premier #1, then 44% of the teams in each division at Premier 2 would come from the
North. In this example, 7 North teams and 9 South teams. Seeding will be based on the results from the North
and South Premier #1 Tournaments. Seeding will be based on the results from the North and South Premier #1
Tournaments. Seeding will alternate between teams that competed in the North & South events (1st- 1 North,
2nd- 1 South, 3rd- 2 North, 4th- 2 South, etc.) and then be filled by remaining teams. In odd years, South teams
will be ranked 1st. In even years, North teams will be ranked 1. Those teams that did not participate in Premier
#1 Tournaments will be seeded afterwards based on the results from the previous year’s 13U Provincial
Championships.
d. For Premier #2 and the Provincial Championships:
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If there are 23 teams or less: all teams will compete in Division 1
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If there are 24-39 teams: Division 1 will be comprised of the top 16 teams, with Division 2
containing the remainder
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If there are 40-55 teams: Division 1 will be comprised of the top 16 teams, Division 2 will contain
teams 17-32, and Division 3 will contain the remainder.
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teams 17-32, Division 3 will contain teams 33- 48, and Division 4 will contain the remainder.
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teams 17-32, Division 3 will contain teams 33- 48, and Division 4 will contain 49-64, Division 5
will contain the remainder.
e.
All Divisions will use a serpentine seeding system.
f.
Provincial Championships - following Premier #2, the three highest finishers in each division will move up a
division. The bottom three finishers will move into the lower division for the Provincial Championship
Tournament.
g. All ties in rankings will be decided based on the highest finish from the last tournament. If teams are still tied
then results from the last tournament will be used - matches for/against, sets for/against and finally points
for/against. In case of two teams still tied after this criterion is followed a coin toss will decide the final
outcomes
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14U Boys
a.
For Premier #1 the Tripleball format will be used (please see the Appendix for an overview of the 14U Tripleball
format and rules).
b. Premier #1 - the first Premier tournament will be an open format utilizing the results from the previous year’s
13U Provincial Championships as a basic template to place teams into pools. An age class seeding committee will
adjust the basic template (if necessary) based on current team rosters and preseason exhibition play. Any team
mergers must be communicated to the Tournament Director prior to the Premier 1 tournament deadline so that
tournament seeding can be done appropriately. A serpentine seeding system will be utilized in the preliminary
round (Please see Appendix for a serpentine seeding example and playoff draw).
c.
Premier #2 and the Provincial Championships will use the standard format for the game of volleyball but the
teams must continue to employ offensive systems that use multiple setters (NO 5-1 system).
d. Premier #2 - the results from the 1st Premier tournament will be used to seed teams for the 2nd Premier. Those
teams that did not participate in Premier #1 will be seeded afterwards based on the results from the previous
year’s 13U Provincial Championships.
e.
For Premier #2 and the Provincial Championships:
•
•
If there are 24-39 teams: Division 1 will be comprised of the top 16 teams, with Division 2
containing the remainder
•
teams 17-32, and Division 3 will contain the remainder.
•
teams 17-32, Division 3 will contain teams 33- 48, and Division 4 will contain the remainder.
f.
All Divisions will use a serpentine seeding system.
g. Provincial Championships - following Premier #2, the three highest finishers in each division will move up a
division. The bottom three finishers will move into the lower division for the Provincial Championship
Tournament.
h.
All ties in rankings will be decided based on the highest finish from the last tournament. If teams are still tied
then results from the last tournament will be used - matches for/against, sets for/against and finally points
for/against. In case of two teams still tied after this criterion is followed a coin toss will decide the final
outcomes
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15U is the first level in Alberta's elite development system, which leads to the Volleyball Canada Championships. This
category of play also leads to Alberta’s Provincial Team Program for outstanding individual athletes. The Long Term
Athlete Development guidelines for the Training to Train stage suggest 70% of time is spent training and 30% in
competition. For more information please visit: http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/80. In addition to the
Competitions Rules, the following rules apply for the 15U Age Class:
•
15U teams are not eligible to participate in VA 16U, 17U or 18U events.
•
In order to be eligible to compete in the Volleyball Canada Championships, teams must take part in the
Provincial Championship for their age category.
•
15U teams will compete in a separate division at tournaments and the Provincial Championships provided
there are sufficient entries.
•
15U will utilize the 12 LIMITED substitutions rule with no libero. However, the following Developmental
Substitution rules will apply:
o
o
In the first two sets no substitutions may take place before one team has scored 15 points. An athlete
may be substituted out of a set due to injury.
o
If a third set is necessary, any line up can be used.
o
Note: Coaches that do not roster athletes on the score sheet, or misrepresent an athlete’s playing
status to avoid compliance with the Developmental Substitution rule, will be subject to sanctions.
Injured athletes must be noted in the remarks area prior to the coach signing the score sheet. Teams
that have more than twelve players at a tournament must submit the Extended Roster Development
Plan form. Sanctions will follow the Volleyball Alberta Discipline policy, and may include written
•
The gold medalist in Division 1 at the Provincial Championships will have their entry fee paid for by Volleyball
Alberta into the Volleyball Canada Championships. If the Provincial Champion does not attend Nationals this
award will NOT be transferred to any other team.
•
•
Teams are strongly encouraged to use offensive systems that utilize multiple setters (not 5-1 systems). 5-1
systems do not train enough setters, and we need to ensure clubs and coaches address this gap in our
system.
•
15U Girls
a.
Premier #1- Teams from north of Red Deer will compete in Premier #1 North while teams from Red Deer and
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b. Premier #2- Before seeding teams, we will use a ratio to determine the number of North vs. South teams in each
#1 Tournaments will be seeded afterwards based on the results from the previous years 14U Provincial
Championships.
a.
Premier #2 results will be used to seed teams for Premier #3. Premier #3 results will be used to seed teams for
the Provincial Championships.
b. Teams participating in Premier #3 who did not participate in Premier #2, will be placed after all seeded teams.
Among these teams, rankings will be based upon the results of teams who participated in Premier #1. New
teams will be placed after these teams at the discretion of the Tournament Director.
c.
Teams participating in Provincial Championships who did not participate in Premier #3, will be placed after all
seeded teams. Among these teams, rankings will be based upon the results of teams who participated in
Premier #2, then teams who participated in Premier #1. New teams will be placed after these teams at the
discretion of the Tournament Director.
d. For Premier #2, Premier #3, and the Provincial Championships:
•
•
If there are 24-39 teams: Division 1 will be comprised of the top 16 teams, with Division 2 containing the
remainder
•
If there are 40-55 teams: Division 1 will be comprised of the top 16 teams, Division 2 will contain teams
17-32, and Division 3 will contain the remainder.
•
17-32, Division 3 will contain teams 33- 48, and Division 4 will contain the remainder.
•
17-32, Division 3 will contain teams 33- 48, and Division 4 will contain 49-64, Division 5 will contain the
remainder.
e.
Following Premier #2 & #3, the three highest finishers in each division will move up a division. The bottom three
finishers will move into the lower division for the following tournament (Premier #3 & the Provincial
Championships).
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f.
A Power Pool Draw format will be used for Divisions 1 & 2 at Premier #2, Premier #3 and the Provincial
Championships (Please see the Appendix for a Power Pool seeding example for Division 1 & 2). Divisions 3 & 4
will use a serpentine seeding system.
g. All ties in rankings will be decided based on the highest finish from the last tournament, then the tournaments
prior to that. If teams are still tied then results from the last tournament will be used - matches for/against, sets
for/against and finally points for/against. In case of two teams still tied after this criterion is followed a coin toss
will decide the final outcome.
15U Boys
a.
The 1st Premier tournament will be an open format utilizing the results from the previous year’s 14U Provincial
Championships as a basic template to place teams into pools. An age class seeding committee will adjust the
basic template (if necessary) based on current team rosters and preseason exhibition play. Any team mergers
must be communicated to the Tournament Director prior to the Premier 1 tournament deadline so that
tournament seeding can be done appropriately. A serpentine seeding system will be utilized to place teams into
pools in the preliminary round for Premier #1 (Please see Appendix for a serpentine seeding example and playoff
draw).
b. The results from Premier #1 will be used to seed teams for Premier #2. Those teams that did not participate in
Premier #1 will be seeded afterwards based on the results from the previous year’s 14U Provincial
Championships.
c.
Premier #2 results will be used to seed teams for Premier #3. Teams participating in Premier #3 who did not
participate in Premier #2, will be placed after all seeded teams. Among these teams, rankings will be based upon
the results of teams who participated in Premier #1. New teams will be placed after these teams at the discretion
of the Tournament Director.
d. Premier #3 results will be used to seed teams for the Provincial Championships. Teams participating in Provincial
Championships, who did not participate in Premier #3, will be placed after all seeded teams. Among these
teams, rankings will be based upon the results of teams who participated in Premier #2, then teams who
participated in Premier #1. New teams will be placed after these teams at the discretion of the Tournament
Director.
e.
For Premier #2, Premier #3, and the Provincial Championships:
•
•
remainder
•
•
f.
Championships).
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g. A Power Pool Draw format will be used for Divisions 1 & 2 at Premier #2, Premier #3 and the Provincial
h.
All ties in rankings will be decided based on the highest finish from the last tournament, then the tournaments
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16U is the second level in Alberta's elite development system, which leads to the Volleyball Canada Championships.
This category of play also leads to Alberta’s Provincial Team Program for outstanding individual athletes. 16U Girls:
Long Term Athlete Development guidelines for the Learning to Compete stage suggest 60% of time is spent training
and 40% in competition. For more information please visit: http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/80. 16U Boys: Long
Term Athlete Development guidelines for the Training to Train stage suggest 70% of time is spent training and 30%
in competition. For more information please visit: http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/80. In addition to the
Competitions Rules, the following rules apply for the 16U Age Class:
•
16U teams are not eligible to participate in VA 17U & 18U events.
•
In order to be eligible to compete in the Volleyball Canada Championships, teams must take part in the
•
16U teams will compete in a separate division at tournaments and the Provincial Championships provided
there are sufficient entries.
•
Women: The libero position and 6 limited substitutions will be used. Men: 16U will utilize the 12 limited
substitutions rule with no libero.
•
Teams are strongly encouraged to continue to use Developmental Substitution principles for the entire
season as it is important for all athletes in the age class to get an opportunity to apply their skills and tactics
in a competition environment.
•
Teams are strongly encouraged to use offensive systems that train multiple setters in these age classes (not
5-1 systems). 5-1 systems do not train enough setters, and we need to ensure clubs and coaches address this
gap in our system.
•
•
•
Net heights for 16U: Women- 2.24 m*, Men- 2.35 m. At the 2016 Volleyball Canada National
Championships, the net height for 16U Girls will remain at 2.20 m
16U Girls
a.
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#1 Tournaments will be seeded afterwards based on the results from the previous years 15U Provincial
Championships.
c.
Championships who did not participate in Premier #3, will be placed after all seeded teams. Among these teams,
rankings will be based upon the results of teams who participated in Premier #2, then teams who participated in
Premier #1. New teams will be placed after these teams at the discretion of the Tournament Director.
e.
•
•
remainder
•
•
•
17-32, Division 3 will contain teams 33- 48, and Division 4 will contain 49-64, Division 5 will contain the
remainder.
f.
Championships).
h.
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16U Boys
a.
The 1st Premier tournament will be an open format utilizing the results from the previous year’s 15U Provincial
Championships as a basic template to place teams into pools. An age class seeding committee will adjust the
basic template (if necessary) based on current team rosters and preseason exhibition play. Any team mergers
must be communicated to the Tournament Director prior to the Premier 1 tournament deadline so that
tournament seeding can be done appropriately. A serpentine seeding system will be utilized in the preliminary
round for Premier #1 (Please see Appendix for a serpentine seeding example and playoff draw).
Premier #1 will be seeded afterwards based on the results from the previous years 15U Provincial Championships.
c.
Championships who did not participate in Premier #3, will be placed after all seeded teams. Among these teams,
rankings will be based upon the results of teams who participated in Premier #2, then teams who participated in
Premier #1. New teams will be placed after these teams at the discretion of the Tournament Director.
e.
•
•
remainder
•
17-32,
•
f.
finishers will move into the lower division for the following tournament (Premier 3 & Provincial Championships).
h. All ties in rankings will be decided based on the highest finish from the last tournament, then the tournaments
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17U Age Class- Athletes born from September 1, 1998 to December 31, 1999 (or later) AND
17U is the third level in Alberta’s elite development system that leads to the Volleyball Canada Championships. 18U
is the fourth level in Alberta’s elite development system that leads to a Canadian Open National Championship.
These categories of play also lead to Alberta’s Provincial Team Program for outstanding individual athletes. Long
Term Athlete Development guidelines for the Learning to Compete stage suggest 60% of time is spent training and
40% in competition. For more information please visit: http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/80
In addition to the Competition Regulations, the following rules apply for the 17U/18U Age Class:
•
17U teams are not eligible to participate in 21U events.
•
18U teams are not eligible to participate in 21U events.
•
In order to be eligible to compete in the Canadian Open Championship, teams must take part in the
•
The libero position and 6 limited substitutions will be used for Premier events and the Provincial
Championships.
•
•
The Mikasa MVA 200 will be the official competition ball.
•
Net heights for 17/18U: Women- 2.24 m, Men- 2.43 m
•
The 17U category will combine with the 18U category for every Premier tournament. There will be separate
17U and 18U Provincial Championships provided there are sufficient teams entered into each of the 17U and
18U categories.
17U/18U Girls
a.
tournament will be an open format utilizing the results from the previous year’s 16U & 17U Provincial
Championships as a basic template to seed the 17U & 18U teams into pools. Results from the previous year’s
final 17U/18U Premier tournament will be used to place teams in the combined 17U & 18U draw (The final
Premier is the last tournament where 17U & 18U teams will compete against each other). An age class seeding
committee will adjust the basic template (if necessary) based on current team rosters and preseason exhibition
play. Any team mergers must be communicated to the Tournament Director prior to the Premier 1 tournament
deadline so that tournament seeding can be done appropriately. A serpentine seeding system will be utilized in
the preliminary round (Please see the Appendix for a serpentine seeding example).
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and South Premier #1 Tournaments. Seeding will alternate between teams that competed in the North & South
events (1st- 1 North, 2nd- 1 South, 3rd- 2 North, 4th- 2 South, etc.) and then be filled by remaining teams. In
odd years, South teams will be ranked 1st. In even years, North teams will be ranked 1. Those teams that did
not participate in Premier #1 Tournaments will be seeded afterwards based on the results from the previous
years 16U &17U Provincial Championships.
c.
the results of teams who participated in Premier #1. New teams will be placed after any team who has previously
participated using the discretion of the Tournament Director.
participated in Premier #1. New teams will be placed after any team who has previously participated using the
e.
•
•
remainder
•
If there are 40-55 teams: Division 1 will be comprised of the top 16 teams, Division 2 will contain teams 1732, and Division 3 will contain the remainder.
•
If there are 56-71 teams: Division 1 will be comprised of the top 16 teams, Division 2 will contain teams 1732, Division 3 will contain teams 33- 48, and Division 4 will contain the remainder.
•
If there are 72-87 teams: Division 1 will be comprised of the top 16 teams, Division 2 will contain teams 1732, Division 3 will contain teams 33- 48, and Division 4 will contain 49-64, Division 5 will contain the
remainder.
f.
Following Premier #2 & 3, the three highest finishers in each division will move up a division. The bottom three
Note: Following Premier 3, this switch happens prior to separating teams into their respective age class for
Provincial Championships.
g. A Power Pool Draw format will be used for Divisions 1 & 2 at Premier #2, Premier #3 and Provincial
Championships (Please see the Appendix for a Power Pool seeding example for Division 1 & 2). Division 3+ will
use a serpentine seeding system.
h.
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17U/18U Boys
a.
Premier #1- The tournament will be an open format utilizing the results from the previous year’s 16U & 17U
Provincial Championships as a basic template to seed the 17U & 18U teams into pools. Results from the previous
year’s final 17U/18U Premier tournament will be used to place teams in the combined 17U & 18U draw (The final
Premier is the last tournament where 17U & 18U teams will compete against each other). An age class seeding
committee will adjust the basic template (if necessary) based on current team rosters and preseason exhibition
play. Any team mergers must be communicated to the Tournament Director prior to the Premier 1 tournament
deadline so that tournament seeding can be done appropriately. A serpentine seeding system will be utilized in
the preliminary round (Please see the Appendix for a serpentine seeding example).
Premier #1 Tournaments will be seeded afterwards based on the results from the previous years 16U & 17U
c.
the results of teams who participated in Premier #1. New teams will be placed after any team who has previously
participated using the discretion of the Tournament Director.
participated in Premier #1. New teams will be placed after any team who has previously participated using the
e.
•
•
remainder
•
If there are 40-55 teams: Division 1 will be comprised of the top 16 teams, Division 2 will contain teams 1732, and Division 3 will contain the remainder.
•
If there are 56-71 teams: Division 1 will be comprised of the top 16 teams, Division 2 will contain teams 1732, Division 3 will contain teams 33- 48, and Division 4 will contain the remainder.
f.
Note: Following Premier 3, this switch happens prior to separating teams into their respective age class for
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g. A Power Pool Draw format will be used for Divisions 1 & 2 at Premier #2, Premier #3 and Provincial
Championships (Please see the Appendix for a Power Pool seeding example for Division 1 & 2). Division 3+ will
use a serpentine seeding system.
h.
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2016 Club Season - Overage Athlete Exemption
Athletes born from September 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997 that are currently attending their first year of grade 12 in the
2015 -2016 academic year may apply for an exemption to compete in the 18U Volleyball Alberta Premier Series, Provincial
Championships, and National Championships.
Overage athletes need to meet all of the regular eligibility requirements for National Championship participation. The
Provincial/Territorial association within the province or territory in which the athlete resides will determine eligibility of over-aged
athletes.
Athlete Full Name:
Email:
Phone Number:
Date of Birth:
Club Team:
Club Coach:
Email:
Phone Number:
Athlete’s Current School:
Grade: _______
City:
High School Coach:
Email:
Phone Number:
By signing this application, I am confirming that the athlete named above is in his or her first year of grade 12 and therefore
eligible to apply for the Volleyball Alberta Overage Athlete Exemption.
__________________________________
__________________________________
Principal’s Signature
Principal’s Email Address
__________________________________
____________________________
Principal’s Name (please print)
Phone Number:
PLEASE COMPLETE FORM IN FULL AND SUBMIT PRIOR TO JANUARY 31. SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED VIA FAX (780-415-1700,
ATTN: Diane Bugler) OR EMAIL ([email protected]). If you are selected for a team after this date, please complete &
submit the form 2 weeks prior to your 1st competition.
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21U Age Class (Born in 1995, 1996, 1997 or later)
21U is the fifth level in Alberta’s elite development system and may lead to a Canadian Open National Championship.
The 21U Provincial Championships will be an open event and out of province teams will be permitted to enter provided
they are registered and in good standing in their own region. Note: Non-Volleyball Alberta Members will not be
permitted to win the Provincial Championship banner but may be awarded the Gold Medal. In addition to the General
Regulations, the following rules apply for the 21U Age Class:
•
Tournament Structure: Results from the previous year’s Provincial Championships will be used to seed teams for the
current year’s Provincial Championships. A serpentine seeding system will be utilized to place teams into pools in
the preliminary round. (Please see the Appendix for a serpentine seeding example and draw).
Open & Masters Age Classes
The Volleyball Alberta Adult Club system provides competitive opportunities for teams across the province. The Adult
and Masters Provincial Championships will be an open event and out of province teams will be permitted to enter
provided they are registered and in good standing in their own region. In addition to the General Regulations, the
following rules apply for the Adult/Masters Age Classes:
Categories of Play
I.
Open – Born in 1994 or earlier. All players are eligible to play; recreational, college, university and National
Team athletes, and professional players who return to Canada in the current season. VA will offer two
divisions of competition for the Adult Age Class if there are sufficient teams entered (Division 1 and Adult
Division 2).
II.
35 and over (Masters) – Born in 1981 or earlier. This division is for those players over the age of 35 who have
a desire to play with their peers. Only players present at the competition may be recorded on the score
sheet.
III. 45 and over (Masters) - Born in 1971 or earlier. This division is for those players over the age of 45 who have
a desire to play with their peers.
•
Categories will be played separately provided there are sufficient entries. If there are not enough teams to
hold separate tournaments, teams will compete together and then play off within their category on the final
day to determine the Provincial Champion.
•
The Provincial Championship entry deadline is 2 weeks prior to the event.
•
Tournament Structure: Results from the previous year’s Provincial Championships will be used to seed teams for the
current year’s Provincial Championships. A serpentine seeding system will be utilized to place teams into pools in
the preliminary round. (Please see the Appendix for a serpentine seeding example and draw).
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Scouting & Recruiting Policy during the Volleyball Alberta Season
Volleyball Alberta strongly encourages the volleyball community to work cooperatively to ensure all volleyball
participants have a positive experience by following these principles and rules.
1.
Recruiters, coaches or scouting agency representatives are NOT allowed to contact (verbally or with printed
material) an athlete while their team is still participating in a tournament.
2.
Recruiters can speak with an athlete once their competition is over, but must have consent from their coach
and/or parent(s).
3.
Recruiters must introduce themselves and the institution/organization they represent to tournament staff
upon arrival; ideally recruiters will email Volleyball Alberta in advance with their information at
[email protected]
4.
Tournament staff has the right to ask a recruiter/coach to leave the gymnasium or venue if recruiting
practices are not respected.
5.
Occasionally a player may initiate contact with a recruiter/post-secondary coach. If this is done during school
hours, practices, tournaments or league/exhibition games; then it is the recruiter’s responsibility to inform the
athlete they can have a conversation after the activity and once they have received the coach and/or parents’
permission.
6.
Volleyball Alberta is responsible for reporting all infractions to the appropriate association, athletic
conference(s) and/or member institution. Violation of these rules, or the spirit of these rules, may result in
sanctioning of a recruiter/coach.
7.
All club coaches are obligated to report any recruiting practices they feel do not meet the above regulations.
Club coaches should be aware that casual interaction between post-secondary coaches/recruiters and athletes
during a tournament is acceptable, so long as conversations and contact do not involve recruitment.
Scouting & Recruiting Policy - Team Alberta Program
1.
The Provincial Team Program will not be used as a vehicle for recruitment by clubs, colleges, universities
and/or private agencies. Therefore during the Provincial Team training and competition periods, recruitment
of any sort by anybody, including the Provincial Team staff, will not be permitted and are grounds for
dismissal.
2.
Provincial team coaches will identify athletes at Volleyball Alberta events.
3.
Athletes will be notified at the conclusion of a tournament or near the end of the indoor season. Provincial
team coaches are not permitted to contact and recruit athletes during their participation in a competition.
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E. Awards & Nominations
The Mikasa Achievement Awards are presented to athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers who have made an
outstanding contribution to volleyball in Alberta for the indoor club season. Award nominations are based on the
following criteria:
•
Athlete: An athlete in the 16U and 18U category who has shown a combination of performance, positive
attitude, and leadership for his/her team both on and off the court.
•
Coach: A coach in the 15U/16U and 17U/18U category who has led their team to a consistently high level of
performance during the season while modeling the principles of fair play and sportsmanship.
•
Volunteer: A volunteer (all categories) who has shown a consistently high level of dedication and service to
the club or organization over a period of years.
•
Official: An official as selected by the Volleyball Alberta Officials Association criteria.
All nominations must be received by May 31, 2016. To nominate a candidate, please visit our website at:
www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/73
The Volleyball Alberta Hall of Fame Awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding achievements in the
following 5 categories: Athlete, Team, Coach, Official, and Builder. For nomination criteria, please visit our website at:
www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/72
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Membership Waiver Form
All athletes, club and team staff must fill in and sign the Volleyball Alberta Membership Waiver and Code of Conduct form and
return it to the club or team contact responsible for on-line registration. Clubs and teams will be required to keep all waiver
forms on file in case Volleyball Alberta requests them. All athletes under the age of 18 will be required to have a parent or
guardian sign the waiver form. An athlete and parent/guardian must sign the Membership Waiver form after the Signing Date to
make an official commitment to the club. The Membership Waiver Form and Athlete Code of Conduct/Club Commitment
Forms are the ONLY agreements recognized by Volleyball Alberta. No further communication or contact from other clubs can
be made with an athlete once they have signed. The athlete is committed to that club for a minimum of one season (Signing Date
– August 31). The yearly signing date will be publicized at: http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/40
_________________________
______________________________________
________________
Name
Email Address
Date
VA Membership Categories (check all that apply):
Player
Recreational
12U
Coach
Administrator
Head Coach
CC# (NCCP#):
13U
14U
15U
Club Executive/Staff
Club Contact
Team Contact
Assistant Coach
CC# (NCCP#):
Team Manager
Volunteer
16U
17U
18U
21U/Open/Masters
Waiver & Indemnification
Upon acceptance as a member of Volleyball Alberta I agree to abide by the policies and procedures of Volleyball Alberta. As a
member of Volleyball Alberta I shall uphold the high standards of Volleyball Alberta and shall never do anything to damage the
reputation of Volleyball Alberta. I understand and agree that Volleyball Alberta and/or any of its officials, affiliates, or sponsors are
not responsible for any injury, damage, or loss resulting from any accident from known or unknown conditions howsoever caused.
I also understand and agree that any violation of this contract may results in the immediate termination of my membership.
Privacy Policy
By providing Volleyball Alberta with your personal information on this membership form and the on-line registration system you
are giving consent to Volleyball Alberta to collect and use your personal information for the purposes as set out in the Volleyball
Alberta Privacy Policy. Please visit http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/88 for more information.
____________________________
______________________________________________
________________
Applicants Name
Applicant’s Email Address
Date
___________________________
______________________________________________
_________________
Parent/Guardian Name
Parent/Guardian’s Signature
Date
(If Applicant is 17 or under)
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Athlete Code of Conduct
Athletes
1. I will participate in volleyball alcohol and drug free.
2. I will respect everyone involved in my volleyball experience: parents, coaches, teammates, officials, and opponents;
because without them, there wouldn’t be a game.
3. I will never use violence or bad language, nor will I harass players, coaches, officials, or other spectators. I will
express my disapproval in an appropriate manner to the proper officials and Volleyball Alberta contacts.
4. I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions and appreciate the
challenges of their position.
5. I will remember that winning isn’t everything, and to control my temper when things aren’t going my way. Having
fun, improving skills, helping my teammates become better players, and doing my best are more important than
winning games.
6. I will respect the facilities that I use with my team: gymnasiums, schools, restaurants, hotels, and washrooms. I will
remember to put all my garbage in the trash bins and not use volleyballs in school hallways and hotel rooms.
7. I will remember to be a team player, because volleyball is a true team sport.
_______________________________
Athlete Name
__________________________
_____________
Athlete Signature
Date
Parents/Guardians
1. I will attend VA events alcohol and drug free.
2. I will remember that children play volleyball for their enjoyment, not mine.
3. I will never question an officials/coaches decision in public.
express my disapproval in an appropriate manner to the proper officials, club and Volleyball Alberta contacts.
5. I will remember that children learn best by example, and will demonstrate good sportsmanship and applaud all
good plays by both my child’s team and their opponents.
6. I will take an interest in my child’s team by taking turns supervising and assisting at tournaments and team
functions.
7. I will have a positive attitude towards volleyball and will emphasize the cooperative nature of the sport.
_______________________________
_____________________________
__________________
Parent/Guardian #1- Name
Parent/Guardian #1- Signature
Date
_______________________________
_____________________________
__________________
Parent/Guardian #1- Name
Parent/Guardian #1- Signature
Date
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Club Commitment
By signing this form, the athlete and the club are committing to each other for a minimum of one season (Signing
Date until August 31). The yearly signing date will be publicized at: http://www.volleyballalberta.ca/node/40.
_____________________________________
____________________________________
Club Name:
Team Name:
_____________________________________
____________________________________
Coach Name
Coach Signature
_____________________________________
_______________________________________
________________
Athlete’s Name
Athlete’s Signature
Date
_____________________________________
_______________________________
_________________
Parent/Guardian Name
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
(If Applicant is 17 or under)
Verification of Age: By signing this document, the club representative is verifying that he/she has seen this
individual’s government issued identification and that the individuals’ birth date and year are correctly listed below. A
Volleyball Alberta Representative may request proof of registration and a copy of the individual’s birth certificate at
any time.
___________
___________
_______________________________________
Club Year:
Age Class:
Athlete’s Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
___________________________________
____________________________________
Club Representative’s Name:
Club Representative Signature
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Team Staff & Administrators Code of Conduct
Coaches
1. I will participate in volleyball alcohol and drug free.
2. I will ensure that all players receive equal instruction and support. My main objective will be to develop their skills
to the best of my ability.
3. I will teach my players to participate fairly in the spirit of good sportsmanship, and to respect the rules, coaches,
officials, and opponents.
express my disapproval in an appropriate manner to the proper officials, club and Volleyball Alberta contacts.
5. I will be open and honest with athletes and parents about my coaching philosophy, particularly regarding playing
time and the athlete’s role on the team.
6. I will ensure the team is properly supervised at all times for their safety and to ensure they are behaving to the
standards set by the team and/or association.
7. I will lead by example and demonstrate good sportsmanship and leadership qualities. I will not yell at officials but
work cooperatively with them for the benefit of the game.
8. I will be reasonable when setting practices, games and curfews, and will keep the athletes/teams’ best interests in
mind.
_______________________________
_____________________________
Coach- Name
Coach- Signature
__________________
Date
Club Directors/Volunteers
1. I will attend Volleyball Alberta events alcohol and drug free.
2. I will ensure that I have read and follow the policies and procedures of Volleyball Alberta and will distribute
relevant information to my coaches & athletes.
3. I will ensure that all members of my club receive respectful treatment.
4. I will develop systems and strategies to deal with the concerns of athletes and parents within my club.
5. I will work cooperatively with Volleyball Alberta to address any concerns I have and strive to improve our
association as a whole.
6. I will ensure that the club is transparent when dealing with financial matters.
7. I will ensure breaches to our club policies are dealt with in an efficient and fair manner and that we have a
procedure in place for athletes and parents to appeal any club decisions.
_______________________________
_____________________________
__________________
Name
Signature
Date
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SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT
Spectators should:
•
Help keep the facility clean by throwing their garbage in refuse bins.
•
Cheer in a positive manner and applaud good plays by both teams.
•
Respect the decisions of officials & coaches.
•
Respect the rules and regulations of the facility.
•
Have a positive attitude towards volleyball and emphasize the cooperative nature of the sport.
•
Express their disapproval in an appropriate manner and time to the coaches, club or Volleyball Alberta staff.
•
Be courteous and respectful to all athletes, officials, coaches, spectators, volunteers, & staff.
Spectators should not:
•
Use verbal or physical abuse of any kind.
•
Question any officials, line-judges, coach’s decision or honesty in public.
•
Harass players, coaches, officials, staff, volunteers, or other spectators.
•
Use profane or foul language.
•
Interfere with the game or tournament competition.
•
Applaud errors by opponents or faults called against them.
Spectators will be asked to leave the facility if they do not follow this code of conduct.
Please Note: Spectators need to be aware that during Volleyball Alberta events, volleyballs may leave the playing
surface at any time. Please stay alert! You enter a facility at your own risk – Volleyball Alberta is not responsible for
injury!
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Power Pool Seeding – Sample Draw
Pool A
Pool B
Pool C
Pool D
Note: Following Pool Play the first place finishers from pools B, C, & D
1. Seed 1
1. Seed 5
1. Seed 9
1. Seed 13
switch seeds with the fourth place finishers from pools A, B, & C
2. Seed 2
2. Seed 6
2. Seed 10
2. Seed 14
respectfully (seed numbers in playoff grid below).
3. Seed 3
3. Seed 7
3. Seed 11
3. Seed 15
4. Seed 4
4. Seed 8
4. Seed 12
4. Seed 16
Sample Playoff Grid
1A (1)
M1
4D (16)
M13
M9
1C (8)
M2
4B (9)
M19
M17
4A (5)
M3
1D (12)
M14
M10
1B (4)
M4
4C (13)
M26
M28
9th
2A (2)
1st
M5
3D (15)
M15
M11
3B (7)
M6
2C (10)
M20
M18
2B (6)
LM17
M7
M27
3C (11)
LM18
M16
3rd
M12
LM13
3A (3)
LM9
M23
M8
M21
LM14
2D (14)
LM10
5th
M25
13th
LM15
LM11
M24
M22
LM16
LM12
5th
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Serpentine Seeding – Sample Draw for 16 teams
Pool A
Pool B
Pool C
Pool D
Note: Teams are seeded using a modified serpentine system as Seeds 5-6, 7-8,
1. Seed 1
1. Seed 2
1. Seed 3
1. Seed 4
13-14, and 15-16 are switched. This is done to alleviate teams from the same
2. Seed 7
2. Seed 8
2. Seed 5
2. Seed 6
pool meeting in the first or second round of playoffs while maintaining a
3. Seed 9
3. Seed 10
3. Seed 11
3. Seed 12
4. Seed 15
4. Seed 16
4. Seed 13
4. Seed 14
SAMPLE PLAYOFF GRID
proper playoff seeding (i.e. 1 vs. 8, 2 vs. 7, etc.). These switches may not need
to happen with other sizes of draws.
1A (1)
M1
4B (16)
M13
M9
2B (8)
M2
3A (9)
M19
M17
2C (5)
M3
3D (12)
M14
M10
1D (4)
M4
4C (13)
M26
M28
9TH
1B (2)
1ST
M5
4A (15)
M15
M11
2A (7)
M6
3B (10)
M20
M18
2D (6)
LM17
M7
M27
3C (11)
LM18
M16
3RD
M12
LM13
1C (3)
LM9
M23
M8
M21
LM14
4D (14)
LM10
5TH
M25
13TH
LM15
LM11
M24
M22
LM16
LM12
5TH
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13U Tripleball
Tripleball is the official competition format for Canadian regions offering 13U age competitions. The goal of
Tripleball is to promote better skill development, participation, meaningful competition, and fun.
Overview of the Tripleball Sequence:
a) The game follows a sequence of three rallies (service, tossed ball 1, tossed ball 2).
* 1st rally – introduced by the server
* 2nd rally – tossed ball given to the receiving team
* 3rd rally – tossed ball given to the serving team
b) The service rotates between teams after each three-ball sequence.
c)
A team must rotate and introduce a new server when it is their turn to serve.
d) Every ball introduced is worth one point.
Ball Retriever A
Ball Retriever B
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13U Tripleball Rules:
a)
Switching to a different position from your service order during a rally is NOT ALLOWED.
b)
Each rotation will have a different designated setter. The player in position #3 or #2 in service reception will be the
designated setter; this position must be noted on the score sheet by the coach.
c)
Athletes must play the tossed ball with a forearm pass, otherwise a replay will occur.
d)
The following developmental playing rules applies:
o
o
Substitutions are not permitted in the first or second set unless an injury occurs.
o
Any line up can be used at the start of the third set. Teams are strongly encouraged to distribute playing time
among all players on the team. Substitution requests can only occur between a three-ball sequences.
e)
Teams switch sides in the third set once a team reaches 8 points. If this occurs during a three-ball sequence then the
switch will be made after the sequence is complete
f)
Time-outs cannot occur during a three-ball sequence.
g)
All three sets in POOL PLAY MATCHES will be played. This will not apply for teams placed in a pool of 5. Note: Third set
results will only be included in tie-breaking procedures when the third set was necessary (different teams won the first
two sets of the match).
h)
All PLAYOFF MATCHES are best 2 of 3.
i)
All other standard volleyball rules not listed above continue to apply.
•
To improve the flow of the game, each team must provide a ball retriever who collects the balls from athletes at the end
of a rally. Please remain a safe distance from the court during play.
Guidelines for Tossers:
a)
The Head Coach, Assistant Coach or a competent volunteer may be the Tosser and introduce balls to their own team.
b)
Balls are tossed underhand with two hands, with little to no spin and above the height of the antennae to allow athletes
time to play the ball.
c)
The Tosser can step into the court to introduce the ball but must immediately move a safe distance away from the court
after the toss.
d)
The free ball will be introduced directly to the athlete in position 6, otherwise a replay will occur.
e)
The free ball will be introduced when the front row players are at the net and ready to transition; the Tosser verbally cues
the athletes by calling “Free Ball”. Tossers encourage a fast paced transition between an end of a rally and the next toss.
Note: Coaches that do not roster athletes on the score sheet, or misrepresent an athlete’s playing status to avoid compliance with
the Developmental Substitution rule, will be subject to sanctions. Injured athletes must be noted in the remarks area prior to the
coach signing the score sheet. Teams that have more than twelve players at a tournament must submit the Extended Roster
Development Plan form. Sanctions will follow the Volleyball Alberta Discipline policy, and may include written
For a video demonstration of Tripleball: http://vcdm.org/teachers/resources/gr-8-9-13-14-triple-ball
or
www.vcdm.org > Teachers > Grade 8-9 Tripleball
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14U Tripleball - Premier 1 Only
The goal of Tripleball is to promote better skill development, participation, meaningful competition, and fun.
Overview of the Tripleball Sequence:
a) The game follows a sequence of three rallies (service, tossed ball 1, tossed ball 2).
* 1st rally – introduced by the server
* 2nd rally – tossed ball given to the receiving team
* 3rd rally – tossed ball given to the serving team
b) The service rotates between teams after each three-ball sequence.
c)
A team must rotate and introduce a new server when it is their turn to serve.
d) Every ball introduced is worth one point.
Ball Retriever A
Ball Retriever B
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14U Tripleball Rules:
a)
Players can switch positions and teams can specialize with any offensive system that uses multiple setters (NO 5-1
system).
b)
As teams CAN SPECIALIZE, players do not have to return to their original rotation prior to the tossed ball.
c)
Athletes must play the tossed ball with a forearm pass, otherwise a replay will occur. The following developmental
substitution rule applies:
o
o
In the first two sets no substitutions may take place before one team has scored 15 points. An athlete may be
o
All other substitution requests can only occur between a three-ball sequence
o
Any line up can be used at the start of the third set. Teams are strongly encouraged to distribute playing time
substituted out of a set due to injury. Injury substitutions would occur at the time of the injury.
among all players on the team.
d)
Teams switch sides in the third set once a team reaches 8 points. If this occurs during a three-ball sequence then the
switch will be made after the sequence is complete
e)
Time-outs cannot occur during a three-ball sequence.
f)
All three sets in POOL PLAY MATCHES will be played. This will not apply for teams placed in a pool of 5. Note: Third set
results will only be included in tie-breaking procedures when the third set was necessary (different teams won the first
two sets of the match).
g)
All PLAYOFF MATCHES are best 2 of 3.
h)
All other standard volleyball rules not listed above continue to apply.
•
To improve the flow of the game, each team must provide a ball retriever who collects the balls from athletes at the end
of a rally. Please remain a safe distance from the court during play.
Guidelines for Tossers:
a)
The Head Coach, Assistant Coach or a competent volunteer may be the Tosser and introduce balls to their own team.
b)
Balls are tossed underhand with two hands, with little to no spin and above the height of the antennae to allow athletes
time to play the ball.
c)
The Tosser can step into the court to introduce the ball but must immediately move a safe distance away from the court
after the toss.
d)
The free ball will be introduced directly to the athlete in position 6, otherwise a replay will occur.
e)
The free ball will be introduced when the front row players are at the net and ready to transition; the Tosser verbally cues
the athletes by calling “Free Ball”. Tossers encourage a fast paced transition between an end of a rally and the next toss.
Note: Coaches that do not roster athletes on the score sheet, or misrepresent an athlete’s playing status to avoid compliance with
the Developmental Substitution rule, will be subject to sanctions. Injured athletes must be noted in the remarks area prior to the
coach signing the score sheet. Teams that have more than twelve players at a tournament must submit the Extended Roster
Development Plan form. Sanctions will follow the Volleyball Alberta Discipline policy, and may include written warning, fine,
probation, or suspension from Volleyball Alberta.
For a video demonstration of Tripleball: http://vcdm.org/teachers/resources/gr-8-9-13-14-triple-ball
or www.vcdm.org > Teachers > Grade 8-9 Tripleball
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