Tournament Rules
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All registered players are required to sign an Accident Waiver/Liability Release form prior to
participating in the tournament
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Team registrations will not be accepted until all players have submitted their signed
waiver.
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Matches will consist of two 12-minute timed games.
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Teams must consist of a minimum of six (6) players; eight (8) player maximum
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There is a maximum of six (6) players on the court, during a match, at one time. A
minimum of two (2) female players must be in play during each match.
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There is a minimum of 4 players on the court, during a match, at one time. A minimum
of one (1) female player must be in play during each match.
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If a team cannot provide six (6) players (with 2 females) or four (4) players (with 1
female) for a match, they will forfeit that match.
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Volleyball Canada rules apply.
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Rally point scores will be totaled to declare a winner.
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In the event of a tie, the match will be declared by a 3-minute overtime game.
All team members must show their wristband to the referee before the start of the game
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Damaged/tampered wristbands will be deemed void - Replacement wristbands will be
available at a cost of $20.
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Teams not ready to play within ten (10) minutes of the scheduled match time will lose by forfeit.
The Referee shall declare the match forfeited to the team that is on hand and “ready to play”.
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Referee’s decision is final unless over-ridden by Tournament Chairpersons.
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No team shall consist of more than four (4) “Experienced Players”.
Definitions Forfeits
For the purposes of this event a forfeit is defined as:
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Non-appearance
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Late appearance (10 minutes past scheduled game time).
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Less than the required number of players at game time.
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If a team cannot provide six (6) players (with 2 females) or four (4) players (with 1
female) for a match, thy will forfeit that match.
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Use of an ineligible player
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Any team that uses an unregistered player, uses a player who participates under an
assumed name, or uses a player who is registered to another team shall forfeit the
match in which the ineligible player is discovered.
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Ineligible players will have their wristband removed and will be disqualified from the
tournament.
Ineligible Player
For the purposes of this event an "ineligible player" is defined as:
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An unregistered player.
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A player who participates under an assumed name.
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A player who is registered to a different team.
Experienced Players
For the purposes of this event an “Experience Player” is defined as:
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Any person who has played on a University or College level Volleyball team in the 2013/2014
season.
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Any person who has coached a University or College level Volleyball team in the 2013/2014
season.
Ready to Play
For the purposes of this event “Ready to Play” is defined as:
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A team must be at the playing area with appropriate tournament wristbands on and with the
minimum required number of players that comprise of that team