1. FORMAT
Round Robin
All games rally-scored; 25 points, deuce, no cap; 8 minutes stop-time; 12 team substitution
2 time-outs per game; 5 minute warm-up together (adults); Jrs. will do a 3 minute warm-up individually.
Tie Breaker
Two-way tie it will be head-to-head first. If it is still a tie then it will be according to the priority system as listed below.
If it is more than two teams – position assignment shall be determined by the priority system listed below based on point differential.
a. Results of the match between the tied teams, first on the won-lost record, and second on the point spread. If still tied, then;
b. Comparison of the point differential based on the total round robin competition. Point differential should be determined by subtracting the total points lost from the total points won. The highest plus or the lowest minus remainder should be considered the superior team for tie- breaking purposes. If still tied, then;
c. 1 set to 25
Single Elimination
Top 2 teams from each pool based on won/loss record or if only 1 pool the top 4 will pull out; Best of 3 games will win the match
All games rally-scored; 25 points, deuce, no cap; 8 minutes stop-time; 12 team substitutions
2 time-outs per game; 5 minute warm-up together (adults); Jrs. will do a 3 minute warm-up individually.
Deciding game will be played to 15 points, deuce, no cap
Double Elimination
Everyone pulls out of their pools
Format same as Single Elimination
Liberos (2)
May have two liberos; If have two liberos from the start you may not change for the rest of the match.
If only one designated on first set you may change for the next set but only have one libero.
Teams are not required to use liberos
Must be in a different color uniform with a number
Libero can serve.
Both liberos cannot be on the court at the same time.
Roster
May consist of 12 players but no more than 15 players.
Uniforms
Numbers centered front (4” – 6”) and back (6” – 8”)
Legal numbers from 1-99
Contrast in color to uniform
Shirt and shorts must be uniform with the exception of the libero
Shorts must be same color, style and length; only thing different may be the logo but it cannot be more than 2” in diameter.