Volleyball

Format

• • Tournament format will include preliminary round robin pool play leading to an elimination bracket championship final. A championship final flight system maximum of three skill divisions based on number of teams in each division and pool play results will be utilized. The following divisions may be used, Division I – (highest level), Division II – and Division III. The final playoff format will be determined at the discretion of the Sports Director.
  • All brackets will be the best of 3 set matches.
    • Pool Play will be 2 sets.
  • Teams will be required to provide line judges and scorekeepers during competition.
  • Net height shall be in accordance with USA Volleyball rules.
  • Default during competition Rule Q will be strictly enforced.
  • The Sports Director reserves the right to change the tournament format for any age division based on entry numbers, space restrictions, or other circumstance.
  • Awards will be presented for 1st through 3rd place within each age/skill division.

Sport Rules

• • All matches will be conducted in accordance with USA Volleyball rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please visit the website at www.usavolleyball.org.
  • Team clothing should be of like design and color. The player’s jerseys must be numbered in a permanent manner from 1 to 99 using Arabic numerals. Duplicate numbers are not allowed. The numbers must be placed on the jersey at the center of the front and of the back. Minimum 4 inches on the chest and minimum 6 inches on the back. Sponsors may be added to the jersey but cannot interfere with number placement. Uniforms shall be free of inappropriate symbols or wording.
  • A team must have at least five players present to start a game; otherwise, the game is forfeited. Teams will be allowed a five-minute grace period to assemble a minimum of five players. The sixth player may enter upon arrival. In the event of injury, a team may continue/finish with a minimum of four players on the floor.
  • Teams competing with only five players shall always have three players on the front row. No service rotation penalty shall be assessed for not having six players.
  • To win the match, a team must win two out of three games.
  • In pool play, USA Volleyball rules governing tiebreakers will be used.
  • Two Libero’s are permitted and may be changed from set to set and not have to be designated for their match. Libero should have contrasting jerseys form other players.

Must be age 50 or older by December 31st, 2026 to compete