Volleyball College Go Spike Grand Prix Leagues.
Dear Colleges,
I am pleased to announce that Volleyball England in partnership with the Manchester Volleyball
League Association are able to develop a 16-19 volleyball participation league for colleges in
Manchester and the North West. The league will run from October to May next season (2014/15). The
Grand Prix is designed to offer students structured recreational competition. The Grand Prix is open
entry and teams have the opportunity to compete in as many or as little of the Grand Prix’s as they
wish. The more games you play the more chance you have of winning the Grand Prix! The competition
is participation based therefore a fun & sociable atmosphere is essential.
The FE Grand Prix will be hosted by colleges entering in September 2014.
The first Grand Prix will be hosted by Salford City College – Eccles Campus, M30 9FJ.
The remaining Grand Prix’s will take place on in the 2nd week of each month at a time and date suitable
to the HOST College: TBC via calendar.
General Information
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Grand Prix’s will run monthly on the 2nd week of each month at a date and time suitable to
the host.
Months Include; October, November, December, February, March & May (Finals)
All entries must be sent to Steve Kerr who will administer the Grand Prix entries and results.
Entries must be received by the 30th of September with a payment of £25.00 from each college
(this is to cover awards, cheque made payable to Greater Manchester Volleyball Association).
The results will be mailed to all colleges by Steve Kerr post event and displayed on the GMVA
website (TBC).
Teams:
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Participants must be aged between 16-19
4 a side (max squads of 6)
Mixed teams (at least 1 female on the court at all times)
Does not have to be the same teams that attend a different Grand Prix’s
NVL registered players are NOT eligible as players, but may support teams officiate.
Venue - Various
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Have at least 3 badminton courts with a high net to play over. Four courts preferred.
Hall time from 1pm – 4pm on a Wednesday or 4pm – 6pm on an evening.
The Grand Prix can start as soon as teams arrive. There is no limit to the amount of games that
can be played in one session.
A net and wall slider system is preferred.
The host venue should provide officials and scorers for each court and game.
Each team and venue should have Risk Assessment in place.
Standard Rules
Court/Equipment Requirements
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A standard size ball should be used (Go Spike preferred)
Court size should a double badminton court.
The net height should be 2.24m
Competition Format
Steve Kerr will administer the Grand Prix. Teams are encouraged to enter as many of the 6 planned
Grand Prix’s as possible. The host college must organise the fixtures and record the results. It is the
responsibility of the host college to assign officials, scorers and email the results to Steve Kerr post
event.
All teams that compete will be awarded 1 bonus point for attending. All games played will be awarded
3 points for a win, and 1 point for a loss. The final league positions will be calculated on number of
points accumulated from the 5 Grand Prix’s. If points are the same then the following will determine
the league order. Win percentage, game points for, game points against, points per matches played.
Once the final positions have been determined all teams will qualify for the finals night. The top 4
teams will playoff for trophy with the remaining teams left fighting it out for a shield. This means that
all teams are playing for something in the last week regardless of ability or number of Grand Prix’s
attended.
Duration/Length of matches
All matches will be 1 set to 15 with two clear points needed if the scores are level at 14 – 14.
Playing the Game
Serve
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Server must serve from behind the end line until after contact.
Ball may be served underhand or overhand.
Ball must be clearly visible to opponents before serve.
Served ball may graze the net and drop to the other side for point.
First game serve is determined by the toss of a coin.
A serve can be returned anyway, but not blocked.
Scoring
 Rally scoring will be used - There will be a point scored on every score of the ball.
 Offense will score on a defence miss or out of bounds hit.
 Defence will score on an offensive miss, out of bounds hit, or serve into the net. Points are
also scored where the opposition make a foul. For example net touch, foot fault on serving,
passing under the line of play at the net, double hit, carrying or lifting the ball.
Rotation
 Team will rotate each time they win the serve back from the opposition.
 Players shall rotate in a clockwise manner.
Playing the Game
 Team captains toss a coin with the winning captain gaining the right to decide either to: (a)
serve or receive serve, or (b) choose ends for the start of the first set.
 Maximum of three hits per side (blocking does not count as a shot).
 Ball may be played off the net during a play and on serve.
 A ball touching a boundary line is in.
 Catching is not allowed. Contact with the ball is allowed with any part of the body, however
kicking and heading are forbidden.
 There are no timeouts allowed.
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Substitutions are allowed at any point by notifying the officials.
Basic Violations
 Stepping on or over the line on a serve.
 Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully.
 Hitting the ball illegally (Carrying, Palming, Throwing).
 Touches of the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play. If the ball is driven into
the net with such force that it causes the net to contact an opposing player, no foul will be
called, and the ball shall continue to be in play.
 Failure to serve in the correct order.
Fair Play
The ideals of good sportsmanship and respect should permeate throughout all competitive and
recreational sport. They are displayed by someone who abides by the rules of a contest, respects their
opponents and accepts victory or defeat graciously.
Health & Safety
Before any matches take place, the following MUST be read and adhered to:
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Long hair must be tied back
No jewellery should be worn
All loose clothing must be tucked in and shoelaces tied
No chewing gum/sweets are allowed when playing.
Please make sure all players warm up appropriately before each match.
When not playing, please ensure that players remain off the court and do not get in the way
or distract the officials at any time.
First aiders will be on site, however please ensure your students bring with them any medical
supplies they may need i.e. asthma inhalers.
Please ensure that your students have been thoroughly briefed with regards to health and
safety.
Mixed College Grand Prix MANCHESTER
CHAMPIONSHIPS
ENTRY FORM 2014-15
Please return this form by Tuesday the 30th of September 2014 at the latest
SCHOOL/CLUB
INFORMATION:
SCHOOL/CLUB NAME:
VENUE:
CONTACT NAME:
ADDRESS: (for
correspondence)
Home Tel:
Work Tel:
Mobile:
Fax:
E-mail:
If your college was registered under a different name last season please
give the name below:
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FEE DETAILS
£25 for entry into the Grand Prix regardless of the number of teams you choose to field.
ENTRY DETAILS
Estimated number of
mixed teams
Are you
attending the
first GP in
October
Do you intend to host a round? If so
when?
Fee enclosed
Total Fee
I enclose the following:
Signed:
You will receive confirmation
of your entry by email. If you
wish further information
contact 07595022515
Cheque to the value of
Cheques to be made payable to ‘Greater Manchester Volleyball Association .’
Please return this form to: Stephen Kerr, Volleyball England, GreaterSport, Wenlock Way
Offices, Wenlock Way, Manchester M12 5DH
Email [email protected] Tel: 07595022515
Date received:
Date Processed:
For office use only
Affiliation No :
Amount enclosed: