OLM “Inside Out” Volleyball Tournament
Rules & Regulations
Conduct
The spirit of the OLM “Inside Out” tournament is to offer volleyball fun for guys and gals of varied
abilities. We want the players, spectators, and parents to have fun in a competitive environment. We
expect all to treat each other respectfully. If a problem arises, the event committee onsite should be
notified. Decisions made by the event committee will be final. Decisions may range from a play call to
player or spectator ejection from the tournament. We expect this to be a great day of volleyball!
Thanks for coming out!
Determining Your Division
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Team divisions are 12u, 13u, 14u, 15u, 16u, 17u, Men’s A, Men’s BB, Women’s A, Women’s BB, and
Adult Reverse Coed.
Teams are 3 person, with the exception of a team of players who are all 11 years or younger. 11 and
under female only teams may play with 4 players.
Divisions of all female junior teams are designated by the age of the oldest player on the team. For
example, a 13u team consists of 3 female players who are 13 or under.
A coed junior team consisting of 2 females and 1 male player will play 1 age division higher than the
male player or the age division of the oldest female player, whichever is oldest. We understand
there are female players who may be more experienced and stronger than male players. This rule is
set to provide fairness to the majority in the simplest way.
A coed junior team consisting of 1 female and 2 male players will play 2 age divisions higher than the
oldest male player or the age division of the oldest female player, whichever is oldest.
An all male junior team will play 2 age divisions higher than the oldest male player, unless all players
are 11 and under. 11 and under all male teams will play 12u.
A coed team with one 17 year old male will play adult coed.
A coed team with two 16 year old males and female player who is 16u will play adult coed.
Adult coed teams must have at least 1 female player.
Playing the Game
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Tournament play is pool play followed by qualified bracket play.
Each net/pool consists of 3 to 5 teams. Each team plays every other team in the pool in 2 back to
back games.
o 3 Team Pools – teams play 2 games to 30
o 4 Team Pools – teams play 2 games to 25
o 5 Team Pools – teams play 2 games to 18
o Games must be won by 2 with a 2 point cap.
Pool play game win/loss record determines bracket qualification
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Top 2 teams advance to bracket play off of each net/pool
In the case of a tie, advancement will be determined by:
1. Head to head game win/loss
2. Head to head point differential
3. Total point differential
4. Coin flip
Bracket play is 3 game matches with the first 2 games to 25 and 3rd game to 15. Win by 2 and no
cap.
Rally scoring for all divisions.
Teams switch sides of the net every 10 cumulative points.
Teams are allowed one 30 second time-out each game.
All teams referee and keep official score for other games at their nets. Ref team of last pool play
game is responsible for turning in score sheets to their division registration table or net manager.
Playing teams are expected to use the judgment/honor calls. The refereeing team can override
judgment/honor calls. If a referee has a question or there is a dispute, he/she should see the net
manager for final decision. Parents should not interfere with the refereeing or scoring.
Referees authorize service.
Referees are responsible for starting the games on time.
Teams are allowed 5 minutes of shared warm-up time for each match. Players should warm up
during the game prior to their game to save time.
Teams must know and keep up with their net schedule. Teams must be ready to play when the net
is ready. If a team is not ready to play after the 5 minutes of warm-up time, that team will forfeit
that game, and net play will continue.
Teams must referee their net based on the posted schedule. If a team is not on time and available
to referee at their assigned time, that team will start their next game down 5 points. If a team is not
on time and available to referee a second time, that team will forfeit their next game.
2 junior players are required to referee each game. Adult games require 1 referee.
Playing Rules
*All Players are Responsible for Knowing the Rules*
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Standard rules of outdoor volleyball apply with the exception of indoor rules regarding overhead,
open hand passing. Clean sets are acceptable on any ball.
Balls touching lines are in bounds.
A block is not a contact.
For Adult Reverse Coed play:
o The net height is 7’ 4”.
o Men hit from behind a 10’ line.
o When the ball is played more than once by a team, at least one of the contacts with the ball
must be by a female player.
o Only women can block.
Junior coed teams do not require female contact for each ball.
No open hand dinks
Player may not touch net.
Ball may touch net while crossing the net on any play, including service.
Foot digs are allowed.
Standard to standard bounds for net play.
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No cleats – turf shoes (3/8” max), sneakers, or barefoot play is ok.
No entering other courts (at any time).
General
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Required team check-in at 8:00am.
Team captains/parents must attend a mandatory meeting at 8:30am.
Tarps and chairs are encouraged. Ample room will be provided near the nets. Ensure spectator
areas do not inhibit play.
If 2 teams or less are registered in a particular division, the event may combine divisions for play.
The tournament will be held rain or shine. Watch the weather forecast and be prepared. In the
event of a downpour or lightening, the tournament will be delayed until the weather clears. If the
tournament cannot complete because of weather, winners will be awarded based on completed
play. If no play is possible because of weather, teams will be refunded their registration fee less
$10.
Kids under the age of 16 should not be left without a parent or guardian onsite.
T-shirts must be ordered by Aug 3, 2013. Specify sizes from YS-YXL and AS-AXL. No -shirt orders will
be accepted after that Aug 3.
Everyone should clean-up after themselves.