Volleyball BC 2016 Club Handbook3

VOLLEYBALL BC
Youth Indoor Club Handbook
- 2016 -
Revised November 4, 2015
www.volleyballbc.org
Harry Jerome Sports Center
7564 Barnet Highway
Burnaby, BC
V5A 1E7
Phone: 604.291.2007
Fax: 604.291.2602
VOLLEYBALL BC – www.volleyballbc.org – 2016 Club Handbook Page 1

Table of Contents:
Contact Information.........................................................................................................................Page 3
Registration......................................................................................................................................Page 4
Eligibility.............................................................................................................................Page 4
Membership Waiver Form & Criminal Record Check........................................................Page 4
Registration Deadline…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 5
Season of Play………………………............................................................................................Page 5
Signing Date & Early Signing Date………………………………………………………………………………….Page 6
Recruiting Policy and Release Forms..................................................................................Page 6
Membership Fees…………………………...................................................................................Page 6
Event Information..............................................................................................................Page 8
Withdrawals.......................................................................................................................Page 8
Performance Bonds............................................................................................................Page 8
Event Draws.......................................................................................................................Page 9
Medals, Prizing & All Stars.................................................................................................Page 9
Host Hotel Program…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 10
Community Programs…………………………………………………………..…………………………………….Page 10
Competition Guidelines..................................................................................................................Page 11
Competition Rules............................................................................................................Page 11
Age Categories and Net Heights.......................................................................................Page 11
Uniform Regulations........................................................................................................Page 11
Roster Guidelines.............................................................................................................Page 12
Substitution and Libero Regulations................................................................................Page 13
National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Requirements.....................................Page 13
Referee Assignments........................................................................................................Page 14
Minor Officiating Regulations..........................................................................................Page 15
Tie Breaking Procedures..................................................................................................Page 15
Official Game Ball.............................................................................................................Page 15
Travel Permits (Letter in Good Standing).........................................................................Page 15
Competition Calendar....................................................................................................................Page 16
Regional Championships..................................................................................................Page 17
Provincial Championships................................................................................................Page 18
National Championships..................................................................................................Page 18
Female Age Categories...................................................................................................................Page 19

12U Girls………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Page 19
13U Girls...........................................................................................................................Page 20
14U Girls...........................................................................................................................Page 22
15U Girls...........................................................................................................................Page 24
16U Girls...........................................................................................................................Page 26
17/18U Girls.....................................................................................................................Page 28
Male Age Categories......................................................................................................................Page 30

13U Boys……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Page 30
14U Boys..........................................................................................................................Page 31
15U Boys..........................................................................................................................Page 32
16U Boys..........................................................................................................................Page 33
17/18U Boys.....................................................................................................................Page 34

Contact Information:
Regional Contacts
Region Name Email Phone
North Dan Drezet north@volleyballbc.ca 250.640.3305
Kootenays Jackie Toews okanagan@volleyballbc.org 250.863.0198
Okanagan Jackie Toews okanagan@volleyballbc.org 250.863.0198
Fraser Valley Carl Nienhuis fv@volleyballbc.org TBA
Lower Mainland Bethany Tooke youth@volleyballbc.org 604.291.2007 ext. 228
Island Stephen Epp island@volleyballbc.org 250.713.1433
Kamloops Nathan Bennett kamloops@volleyballbc.org 250.682.6736
Victoria Alison Noble victoria@volleyballbc.org 250-888-1470
Office Contacts
Program Name Email Phone
Executive Director Chris Densmore execdirector@volleyballbc.org 604.291.2007 ext. 223
Director of Operations Adrian Goodmurphy agoodmurphy@volleyballbc.org 604.291.2007 ext. 231
High Performance Director Joanne Ross hpdirector@volleyballbc.org 604.291.2007 ext. 222
Referee Coordinator Tamara Rosenlund trosenlund@volleyballbc.org 604.291.2007 ext. 224
Regional Development Rosalynn Campbell rcampbell@volleyballbc.org 604.291.2007 ext. 240
Adult Coordinator Mairi MacDonald adult@volleyballbc.org 604.291.2007 ext. 225
Communications Director Dave Brewin communications@volleyballbc.org 604.291.2007 ext. 226
Office Administrator Lorraine Wong officeadmin@volleyballbc.org 604.291.2007 ext. 227
Facility Coordinator Derek Stevens facility@volleyballbc.org 604.291.2007 ext. 230
Resources
Heading Website
Volleyball BC hhtp://www.volleyballbc.org
Online Registration http://www.volleyballbc.ca/registration.asp
Youth Programs (Atomic, School, Club, Beach) http://www.volleyballbc.org/youth/
Coaching http://www.volleyballbc.org/coaching/
Officiating http://www.volleyballbc.org/officials/
Team BC http://www.volleyballbc.org/youth/team-bc/
Club Accreditation Launching shortly
Volleyball Canada Development Model http://www.vcdm.org/
2016 Partners
Organization Website
Volleyball Canada www.volleyball.ca
viaSPORT www.viasport.ca
Baden Sports www.badensports.com
Sandman Hotel Group www.sandmanhotels.ca
Canuck Volleyball www.canuckstuff.com
Government of British Columbia www2.gov.bc.ca

Registration:
I. Eligibility
a. All club members (athletes, coaches, team staff and directors) must be current registered
members with Volleyball BC.
b. All members must provide the individual’s unique personal information, including a birthdate,
email address, etc upon registering.
c. Any BC team competing in any Volleyball BC event must be fully registered as a club team and
may utilize only registered Volleyball BC members of that club.
d. Team members must be residents of British Columbia, unless approved by Volleyball BC.
Volleyball Canada may require further information.
e. A Volleyball BC representative may request proof of registration of a club, team or individual
at any time. Proof of registration and a copy of the individual’s birth certificate must be sent
to Volleyball BC for validation, if requested.
f. ALL MEMBERS (coaches, team staff, athletes AND PARENTS) MUST sign the
Volleyball BC Membership Waiver Form.
i. The Volleyball BC Waiver Form can be located in Appendix A and must be kept on file
by the club (hard copy or electronic copy).
ii. The Club Screening Contact must submit the Volleyball BC Waiver Form Declaration
to Tamara Rosenlund at trosenlund@volleyballbc.org prior to their first Volleyball BC
event. The Volleyball BC Waiver Form Declaration can be located in Appendix A.
iii. The Club Screening Contact must submit the Volleyball BC Membership Waiver Form
for all coaches to Tamara Rosenlund at trosenlund@volleyballbc.org.
iv. All coaches (team staff) must have a current Criminal Record Check performed.
1. Criminal Record Checks can be requested via the Ministry of Justice at
http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/criminal-records-review/shareddocs/CRR016-
Reg-Enrol-Vol-Org.pdf
2. Criminal Record Checks must be completed and submitted to Tamara
Rosenlund at trosenlund@volleyballbc.org by March 10, 2016.
a. Failure to provide a Criminal Record Check and Screening
Disclosure Form will result in a sanction.
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i. 1 offense = $100 fine/coach.
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ii. 2 offense = unable to coach until CRC provided.
II. Regulations
a. It is the responsibility of the club member (athletes, coaches, team staff) to know the rules of
the game and abide by them.
b. The current Volleyball Canada rule book will be utilized at all Volleyball BC events unless
otherwise stated.
c. Volleyball BC may penalize any club, team, coach or athlete by way of default, suspension,
fine or other suitable penalty, for contravention of any rule or regulation.
d. All clubs and teams must register online at www.volleyballbc.org. All the required fields must
be completed and updated in full, including a current email address. A Club Contact must
register the club prior to a Team Contact registering the athletes (team roster). A Club
Contact may also register as a Team Contact. Volleyball BC must be notified, in writing, if
there is a change of Club Contact.
e. Clubs must designate a “home town” and all teams within that club will be required to
compete within that region for Regional Championships (where applicable). When
applicable, the club name or team name should represent the “home town”.
f. Teams that wish to have the flexibility in moving athletes between teams in the same
division, or up in an older division, must utilize athletes registered within the same club.

g. Playing Up
i. Teams are not permitted to register in a Volleyball BC event in any age category
outside of their registered category without the direct permission of the event host.
If an event has additional space after the early registration deadline the event host
will contact all teams via email in the age category one year younger to fill the open
spaces. Requests before the early registration deadline will not be considered.
Open spaces will be assigned to the team that responds to the event host first, via
email.
ii. Teams may only compete in one Regional Championship and one Provincial
Championship per season. The Regional Championship and Provincial Championship
must be in the same age category.
iii. Teams that register in an older age category at the start of the season are committed
to competing within that age category at Regional, Provincial and National
Championships.
iv. Athletes may play up for the entire year or on an occasional basis, but careful
consideration should be taken with respect to over training and burnout when
allowing an athlete to play up. Please refer to LTAD and the principles and guidelines
provided with the document. Further LTAD planning support is provided by
Volleyball BC online at www.volleyballbc.org.
h. The registration deadline to add or delete athletes from a team roster is March 10, 2016.
Prior to this date all additions to a roster must be made via the online registration system.
After this deadline, rosters can only be changed with the approval of Volleyball BC and an
administration fee of $50 will be applied. Team rosters contained in Volleyball BC’s database
will be considered as the team’s official roster.
i. Volleyball BC’s database will be uploaded into Volleyball Canada’s Volleyball Registration
System (VRS) on a set schedule during the 2016 club season.
j. An administration fee of $75 will be applied to all roster changes requiring an upload into the
VRS by Volleyball BC after March 10, 2016.
k. Any changes to rosters on site at Provincial Championships are subject to an additional fee of
$100/athlete or $150/team staff, plus membership fees. All additions must have written
consent from the Club Director and a current Criminal Record Check prior to the changes
being made.
i. Team staff without a Criminal Record check will not be allowed to coach. Criminal
Record Checks can be completed at www.mybackcheck.com
l. Clubs are responsible for ensuring that rosters are correct prior to a team’s Regional and
Provincial Championships (including coaches, athletes and team staff).
III. Tryout and Training Guidelines
a. Volleyball BC’s “Season of Play” is as follows:
i. 12U, 13U & 14U – November 22, 2015-May 31, 2016
ii. 15U – November 29, 2015-May 31, 2016
iii. 16U, 17U & 18U – December 6, 2015-May 31, 2016
b. It is recommended that all staff members at tryouts are Volleyball BC members.
c. Teams training outside of the “Season of Play” will not be covered under Volleyball BC’s
insurance.

d. Signing Date (December 15, 2015)
i. Athletes cannot formally accept a position with a club until the Signing Date on
December 15, 2015.
ii. Athletes may formally accept a position on a team on December 15, 2015.
iii. Teams (coaches) may only call/text/social media athletes between the hours of
4:00pm & 9:00pm on the Signing Date. Emails can be sent at any time of day.
iv. Teams can offer positions to athletes at any time.
v. Athletes may decline offers at any time.
vi. Athletes cannot be pressured to accept a position at any time.
vii. Clubs may run tryouts after December 15, 2015.
viii. Athletes may attend tryouts after December 15, 2015.
ix. The following penalties will be assessed to members found in violation of the Signing
Date.
1. Clubs must refund any club fees collected from the athlete (if requested).
2. Clubs must provide a Release Form for the athlete.
3. First Offense - $50 fine to the club.
4. Second Offense - $100 fine to the club.
5. Third Offense - $200 fine to the club.
e. Early Signing Date (November 1, 2015-November 15, 2015)
i. In an effort to create loyalty between athletes and clubs, teams will be able to sign
players to their club prior to tryouts and during the Early Signing Date, provided the
athlete was a member of their club for the 2015 club season.
ii. Athletes that choose not to sign early still have the opportunity to attend the tryout
out as if they had not previously played for that club.
iii. Athletes that utilize the Early Signing Date may not be required to attend tryouts.
iv. Athletes that sign with their 2015 club for the 2016 season cannot attend selection
camps for other clubs.
IV. Recruiting and Release Policy
a. Volleyball BC strongly encourages the cooperation of its membership to ensure all volleyball
participants have a positive experience.
b. Volleyball BC has a zero tolerance recruiting policy. The zero tolerance recruiting policy will
be in effect starting December 1, 2011.
c. Club representatives (coaches, administrators, team staff, PARENTS, athletes, etc) are not
allowed to contact athletes from clubs other than their own at any time regarding
recruitment.
d. If club representatives (coaches, administrators, team staff, parents, athletes, etc) are
contacted by an athlete, parent or any individual acting on the athlete’s behalf, wanting to
play for their club, the prospective club representative must instruct the athlete or parent to
obtain Proof of Release before communication may commence. Proof of Release can be
found in Appendix A and will be posted at www.volleyballbc.org.
e. Athletes are responsible for contacting their 2015 club to acquire a Proof of Release.
f. The intent of the Proof of Release is to encourage communication between clubs and
athletes.
g. Athletes may tryout for more than one club; however, they MUST provide a Proof of Release
signed by their 2015 club representative before they attend tryouts for a different club.
Allowing the athlete to tryout without a Proof of Release will result in the new club being
found in violation of the recruiting policy. Each offense will result in a $200 fine to the new
club.
i. Proof of Release options include:
1. VBC Release Form – found in Appendix A.
2. Written Communication – email/text/letter/etc.
3. Direct Verbal Communication (between athletes and both clubs) –
phone/conversation/etc.

h. Once athletes have registered with a club (paid any portion of club fees or signed a contract
with a club), they are committed to that club for the remainder of the season.
i. Tryout fees are not considered a portion of an athlete’s club fees.
i. Athletes that have been released from their club prior to March 10, 2016, may compete for
another club for the remainder of the 2016 season. Athletes released from their club after
March 10, 2016 must wait until the 2017 club season to compete.
j. If a 2015 club folds for the 2016 competition season, the club’s athletes are considered to be
“released” and do not need to acquire a Proof of Release from their 2015 club. However,
communication regarding a club’s existence should be made directly with the Club Director to
avoid potential miscommunication.
k. All cases will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Regional Development Committee.
Club representatives are encouraged to contact Volleyball BC if further clarification regarding
the Recruiting and Release Policy is needed.
l. Violations of the Recruiting Policy can be submitted, via email, to Jackie Toews at
okanagan@volleyballbc.org.
m. The following penalties will be assessed to members found in violation of the Recruiting
Policy.
i. First Offense - $200/athlete fine to the club.
ii. Second Offense - 365 day suspension (served by the Head Coach) from all Volleyball
BC events/programs, completion of “Making Ethical Decisions Module” and
completion of “Making Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation”.
iii. Third Offense - lifetime suspension (served by the Head Coach) from all Volleyball BC
events/programs and forfeiture of NCCP Technical Volleyball Components.
V. Membership Fees
a. Membership fees include:
i. Sport Accident and Liability Insurance (only during Season of Play)
1. Only registered members will be covered by Volleyball BC’s insurance.
2. All Sport coverage details and claim forms can be found at
http://www.volleyballbc.org/club-volleyball/.
ii. Volleyball Canada Membership
iii. Access to Volleyball Canada Program and Events
iv. Volleyball BC “Time Out” newsletter
v. Access to Volleyball BC Programs and Events
vi. Access to Officials, Coach and Athlete Development opportunities
vii. Access to Letter of Good Standing for international events
viii. Member Benefits (Player Plus Card): All VBC members will receive a VBC Player Plus
Card that will give them benefits at a number of local businesses. A list of
participating businesses can be found at http://www.volleyballbc.org/playerplus/.
Membership Fee Schedule

Category Volleyball BC Volleyball Canada Total
Athlete $30.00 $26.00 $56
Coach & Team Staff $30.00 $26.00 $56
Official Dependent upon level of certification.

VI. Event Information
a. Volleyball BC “Super” Events (Super Spike, Super Volley and Super Series).
i. All event registrations and payments are online (Visa and MasterCard only).
ii. Registration for all events will open January 5, 2016 at 10:00am.
iii. Early registration will close three weeks prior to the event. Once the early
registration deadline has passed, teams may only register with the permission of the
event host. Late entry registrations may be subject to a $100.00 late registration fee
in addition to the standard registration fee.
iv. Teams must have a valid roster in Volleyball BC’s database (8-15 athletes and a Head
Coach) to register and participate in any Volleyball BC Event.
v. Events with more than 24 teams registered may be divided into two Divisions to
allow for more meaningful competition.
b. Provincial Championship Information
i. Registration for all Provincial Championships will open January 5, 2016 at 10:00am.
ii. The deadline to register for Provincial Championships is March 10, 2016. Late
entries (with the permission of the event host) may be subject to a $100.00 late
registration fee in addition to the standard registration fee.
Event Registration Fee Schedule

Event Fee
12/13U & 14U Super Spike $250
15U Super Volley $275
16U Super Series $275
17U & 18U Super Series $325
Regional Championships Varies by Age Category
Provincial Championships Varies by Age Category
National Championships Varies by Age Category
VII. Withdrawals
a. If a team needs to withdraw from an event after registering, they must contact the event host
prior to the early registration deadline (three weeks prior to the event). There will be a $25
administration fee for all withdrawals.
b. Withdrawals requested after the early registration deadline and before the late registration
deadline (two weeks prior to the event) will be subject to a $50 fine.
c. Withdrawals after the late registration deadline (less than two weeks prior to the event), will
forfeit 100% of the entry fee and a warning will be recorded. Two warnings in one season will
prohibit the team from participating in Volleyball BC’s Provincial Championship.
d. Withdrawals within one week of the event will forfeit the entire registration fee, will be
subject to a $100 fine and a warning will be recorded. Two warnings in one season will
prohibit the team from participating in Volleyball BC’s Provincial Championship.
VIII. Performance Bonds
a. All clubs must pay Volleyball BC a performance bond and provide an Electronic Funds Transfer
Form (EFT). EFT’s can be found at www.volleyballbc.org under the Club Volleyball section.
b. The performance bond must be paid at the time of the club’s registration via:
i. Credit Card – contact Tamara Rosenlund at 604.291.2007, extension 224.
ii. Cheque (payable to Volleyball BC) – mailed to 7564 Barnet Highway, Burnaby, BC
V5A 1E7 (Attn: Tamara Rosenlund).
c. The performance bond will not be carried over to the 2017 season. Performance bonds and
outstanding sanctions will be mailed to clubs by June 30, 2016. Any sanctions not levied by
June 30, 2016 will not be enforced.
d. If any portion of the performance bond is claimed during the season, it must be replaced
before any team in that club can compete in a Volleyball BC event.

e. Performance bonds may be claimed for, but are not limited to, the following infractions:
i. Damage to accommodations or facilities - varies.
ii. Violation of the coach or athlete code of conduct.
1. Red Card.
a. First Offense - warning from Volleyball BC.
b. Second Offense - $50 fine.
c. Third Offense - $100 fine and suspension from all Volleyball BC
events/programs for the remainder of the 2016 club season.
2. Red & Yellow Card (simultaneously).
a. First Offense - $100 fine.
b. Second Offense - $200 fine and suspension from all Volleyball BC
events/programs for the remainder of the 2016 season.
iii. Violation of the uniform rule at Provincials or Nationals - $50/match.
iv. Withdrawal from an event after the deadline - varies.
v. Failure to play a match without the approval of the event host - $100/match.
vi. Violation of the Recruiting Policy - $200/athlete.
vii. Violation of the roster (invalid roster, ineligible player, etc)
viii. Violation of the Fair Play rule.
ix. Violation of the Signing Date.
x. Failure to provide Minor Officials - $50/team.
xi. Failure to provide Roster Labels - $5/match.
Performance Bond Fee Structure

Number of Teams in Club Fee
1 or 2 teams $200 per team
3 or more teams $500 total
IX. Event Draws

a. Event draws will be posted online at www.volleyballbc.org as soon as they are finalized or by
the Wednesday prior to the event. If the draw is not posted, it has not been finalized.
b. It is the responsibility of the coach or team contact to ensure that they have the most recent
version of the event draw.
c. All revisions will be posted online, up to 5:00pm the day prior to the event.
d. Teams will be contacted directly, via email, if any revisions are made after 5:00pm the day
prior to the event. It is imperative that coach and club contact information in the Volleyball
BC database is current. It is the responsibility of the club to ensure that all contact
information is correct and current.
X. Medals, Prizing and All Stars
a. Prizing: Prizing at Super Volley and Super Series will be given to the top three finishers in Tier
1 in each Division.
b. Medals: Medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze) will be given to the top three finishers in each Division
at Provincial Championships.
c. All Stars: 12 Seasonal All Stars per age category (15U, 16U, 17U & 18U only) will be selected
by the All Star Committee. The 12 Seasonal All Stars will be selected based on their
performance throughout the 2016 club season. Seasonal All Star Nomination Forms can be
found at http://www.volleyballbc.org/club-volleyball/ and submitted to
hpdirector@volleyballbc.org.
d. Championship MVP: There will be 1 Championship MVP per age category (15U, 16U, 17U &
18U only) selected by the All Star Committee. The Championship MVP will be selected based
on their performance during their Provincial Championship.

XI. Host Hotel Program: The Sandman Hotel Group
a. Volleyball BC has partnered with The Sandman Hotel Group, to offer great rates to Volleyball
BC members during the club volleyball season (4% commission to club). Please contact your
event host for a complete list of host hotels.
b. Reservation procedures and rebate information can be found online at
http://www.volleyballbc.org/hotels-and-accommodations/
XII. Community Programs
a. Volleyball BC has partnered with local food banks to continue to make a positive impact on
our community. In lieu of admission at all Super Events and Regional Championships,
Volleyball BC would like to encourage parents, spectators, coaches and athletes to make a
donation to the local food bank. Donations can be brought to the events and placed in the
food bank donation boxes provided.
XIII. Outstanding Fees
a. Any individual or club (athlete, coach, team, club) that has outstanding debts with Volleyball
BC at the end of the competition season will be deemed “members not in good standing” and
will be ineligible for all Volleyball BC programs until such debts are paid.

Competition Guidelines:
I. Competition Rules
a. Volleyball Canada rules are in effect for all Volleyball BC events, unless otherwise stated.
b. Recent rules modifications, and clarification on new rules, can be found online at
http://www.volleyballbc.org/club-volleyball/ (Documents & Forms Tab).
i. Field of Play: Please see Appendix B.
ii. Fair Play Rule: Please see Appendix B.
iii. Please see Appendix B for Volleyball Canada’s Domestic Development Committee’s
rationales for the age category rules.
iv. 2016 Net Rule
v. Volleyball Canada Age Category Policy
vi. Head coaches will be responsible for signing the scoresheet upon completion of the
match.
II. Only teams fully registered with Volleyball BC will be permitted to compete in Volleyball BC
events. Foreign teams must apply to the event host to enter an event and will be reviewed on a
case by case basis by the Regional Development Committee.
a. Foreign teams will only be considered after the early deadline has passed.
b. Foreign teams will only be considered if there are open spaces in the event.
c. Foreign teams may be subject to an additional administrative fee.
d. Foreign teams must pay via credit card.
e. Foreign teams must provide a Letter of Good Standing from their Association for all members
appearing on their roster.
III. Age Categories and Net Heights
Age Categories and Net Heights

Age Category Year of Birth Female Net Height Male Net Height
12 & Under 2004 2.15 meters
13 & Under 2003 2.15 meters 2.20 meters
*Overage Exceptions:
1. Athletes born in 1997 that are currently attending their first year of grade 12 (and have not been held back a grade between grade
8 and 12) may apply for an exemption which will allow them to participate in all Volleyball BC indoor club events, including Provincial
and National Championships
2. Athletes born September 1-December 31 of the previous year are permitted to “play down” one age category. Athletes that “play
down” may only compete at one Regional Championship, Provincial Championship and National Championship (all in the same age
category).
**There is no limit to the number of overaged athletes that can compete on a team.
***Please contact your Regional Representative to register athletes that are born in 1997 or are “playing down”.
****For full details, please refer to Volleyball Canada’s 2016 Championship Age Categories at www.volleyballbc.org
IV. Uniform Regulations

a. Athlete’s uniforms must be numbered between 1-99.
b. The uniform number must be at least 15cm high on the chest and 20cm high on the back.
The width of the stripe forming the number must be at least 2cm.
c. The number must be located in the center of the uniform on the front and back.
d. The colour and brightness of the uniform must contrast the colour and the brightness of the
number.
i. To avoid a potential uniform violation, it is strongly recommended that uniform
numbers are not included in any artwork/logo. The numbers must be clearly visible
and should stand alone.

e. The libero must wear a uniform of a contrasting colour to the other members of the team.
i. The dominate colour of the libero uniform cannot be any colour of the rest of the
team.
ii. Uniforms that have a sublimated design are not considered to be contrasting.
iii. The libero uniform does not have to be the same design, but it must be numbered.
If a different libero is used for each set, the uniform number must correspond to the
number registered on the official scoresheet.
f. Shorts must be similar in design and colour, except the libero.
g. Sponsorship logos and artwork may only be placed on the bottom 1/3 of the back of the
uniform and on the sleeves. The top 1/3 of the back of the uniform is reserved for team
names or athlete names.
i. Sponsorship logos and artwork that represents alcohol, tobacco and/or gambling will
not be permitted.
h. Please contact Adrian Goodmurphy at agoodmurphy@volleyballbc.org if you have any
questions on acceptable uniforms.
V. Roster Guidelines
a. A registered team may include 8-15 athletes.
i. Only twelve athletes can be listed on a scoresheet and compete per match.
ii. The twelve athletes listed on the scoresheet can change each match.
iii. A minimum of eight athletes must be registered on the scoresheet.
b. A total of four team personnel can be registered with any team.
i. Head Coach
ii. Assistant Coach
iii. Staff
iv. Staff
c. Volleyball BC requires teams to use scoresheet labels for their rosters at events.
i. All scoresheet labels must include all athletes, coaches, staff members and NCCP
numbers.
ii. Template: Avery 5162, please use the template posted at
http://www.volleyballbc.org/youth/club-volleyball/clubinformation/
iii. Teams that do not utilize scoresheet labels will fined $5 per match.
d. All athletes and team staff must be registered with Volleyball BC, including a minimum of 8
athletes and 1 coach prior to attending their first event.
e. The roster deadline is March 10, 2016. Roster changes after this deadline will be subject to a
$50 administrative fee ($75 if a VRS upload is required).
f. Any changes to rosters on site at Provincial Championships are subject to an additional fee of
$100/athlete or $150/team staff, plus membership fees. All additions must have written
consent from the Club Director prior to the changes being made.
g. The roster at Provincial Championships must be the same as the roster at Regional
Championships.
h. An athlete may not compete in more than one event per weekend.
i. An athlete may only compete for one team per weekend.

j. Fair Play Rule will be utilized for 12U, 13U & 14U age categories. Please see Appendix B.
i. Athletes not starting in the first set, must start in the second set. Any athlete may
start in the third set.
ii. Substitutions cannot be made until one team reaches 15 points.
iii. All athletes on the bench, must be on the roster.
iv. All athletes on the scoresheet, must be in uniform.
v. Athletes that do not appear on the scoresheet, must not be in uniform.
vi. All athletes on the scoresheet, must start in the first or second set.
vii. If an athlete becomes injured/ill before one team has scored 15 points, an
Exceptional Substitution may occur. The injured/ill athlete may not return to the
same set, but may return to play in subsequent sets in the match. If the athlete
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becomes injured/ill in the 1 set, the injured/ill athlete may not start the 2 set, but
may enter as a substitute after one team has scored 15 points.
viii. Coaches that intentionally leave athletes off the score sheet, or misrepresent an
athlete’s playing status (injury, illness, etc) to avoid compliance with the Fair Play
Rule, will be subject to sanctions.
VI. Substitution and Libero Regulations
a. Quick Sub Rule is in effect.
i. Please visit http://www.fivb.org/en/technical/multimediareferees/ to view an
educational video.
Substitution and Libero Regulations

Age Category Libero 12 Unlimited 12 Limited 6 Limited
Substitutions Substitutions Substitutions
13U & 14U Male no no YES no
12U, 13U & 14U Female no no YES no
15U & 16U Male no no YES no
15U Female no no YES no
16U Female YES no no YES
17U & 18U Male YES no no YES
17U & 18U Female YES no no YES
VII. National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Requirements

a. Official NCCP Transcripts can be found at The Locker at www.coach.ca.
b. MultiSport Modules can be found at http://www.viasport.ca/coaching/nccp-course-calendar.
c. Team Staff: ALL team staff appearing on the scoresheet, including Head Coaches, Assistant
Coaches, Managers, etc must complete the Making Ethical Decisions Module (& Online
Evaluation).
d. 12U-16U – “A” Level
i. Development Coach (In Training)
1. Development Coach Workshop AND Make Ethical Decisions MultiSport
Module (and Making Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation)
OR
2. MultiSport Modules: Make Ethical Decisions, Planning a Practice, Nutrition
AND Making Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation
e. 12U-16U – “AA” Level
i. Development Coach (Full Certification)
1. Development Coach Workshop
3. Development Coach Portfolio & Evaluation
4. Making Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation
5. Making Head Way Module

f. 17U & 18U – “A” Level
i. Development Coach (Full Certification)
1. Development Coach Workshop
3. Development Coach Portfolio & Evaluation
4. Making Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation
g. 17U & 18U – “AA” Level
i. Advanced Development Coach (Full Certification)
1. Advanced Development Coach Workshop
2. MultiSport Modules: Design A Sport Program, Teaching & Learning, Basic
Mental Skills
3. Advanced Development Coach Portfolio & Evaluation
h. Certification Exemption Policy
i. Exemptions will only be issued if coaches meet the exemption criteria and have
completed an appropriate component of their NCCP Certification since June 2015.
1. Development Coach or Advanced Development Coach Workshop
2. All required MultiSport Modules
ii. Only one exemption will be granted per coach for each Level of Certification.
i. Certification Maintenance Program
i. Coaches will be required to accumulate professional development points over a 5
year span in order to ensure that their coaching certification remains active. Details
on the Certification Maintenance Program can be found at
http://www.volleyballbc.org/national-coaching-certification-program/.
ii. “A” Level
1. 12U-16U: Maintenance is recommended.
2. 17U-18U: Maintenance is mandatory.
j. Volleyball Canada National Championship Requirements
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i. Coaches that do not meet the certification requirements by March 15 , 2016 will be
subject to a fine of $300 that must be paid on site at check in.
1. 12U-16U: Development Coach (Full Certification).
2. 17U-18U: Advanced Development Coach (Full Certification).
ii. Coaches appearing at their first National Championship are only eligible for an
exemption if they meet the exemption criteria.
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iii. Coaches appearing in their 4 National Championship that do not meet certification
requirements will be removed from the team’s roster.
VIII. Referee Assignments
a. 12U, 13U & 14U Male and Female
i. Super Spike: First Referee for pool play; First Referee for playoffs.
ii. Provincial Championship: First Referee for pool play; First Referee for playoffs.
b. 15U Male and Female
i. Super Volley: First Referee for pool play; First Referee for playoffs.
ii. Provincial Championship: Division 1 – First Referee for pool play; First and Second
Referee for all playoff matches leading to medals. Division 2 and all subsequent
divisions – First Referee for pool play; First Referee for playoffs.
c. 16U Male and Female
i. Super Series: First Referee for pool play; First Referee for playoffs.
ii. Provincial Championship: Division 1 – First Referee for pool play; First and Second
Referee for all playoff matches leading to medals. Division 2 and all subsequent
divisions – First Referee for pool play; First Referee for playoffs.

d. 17U & 18U Male and Female
i. Super Series: First Referee for pool play. First and Second Referee for playoff
matches leading to a top 3 finish.
ii. Provincial Championship: Division 1 – First and Second Referee for pool play; First
and Second Referee for playoff matches leading to medals. Division 2 and all
subsequent divisions – First Referee for pool play; First and Second Referee for
playoff matches leading to medals.
IX. Minor Officiating Regulations
a. All Volleyball BC events require participating teams to provide a scorekeeper and linesperson
for their own match.
b. Minor Officials may be athletes, teammates, parents, friends, etc.
c. Minor Officials provided must be capable of fulfilling their duties to the satisfaction of the
First Referee. Failure to meet the satisfaction of the First Referee will result in the individual
being removed from their role. The participating team will be required to replace the
individual and may be assessed with a delay of game warning by the First Referee.
d. Failure to fulfill minor officiating duties will be noted on the scoresheet and subject to further
penalty.
e. It is strongly recommended that teams attend events with trained Minor Officials. For
assistance with training, please refer to the following:
i. Scorekeeping – scorekeeping clinics can be booked via Tamara Rosenlund at
trosenlund@volleyballbc.org or online tutorials can be found at
www.volleyballbc.org.
ii. Refereeing – please contact Tamara Rosenlund at trosenlund@volleyballbc.org for
refereeing opportunities.
f. Teams will be required to provide a trained scorekeeper at Provincial Championships. Teams
that fail to provide trained minor officials at Provincial Championships will be fined $50.
X. Tie Breaking Procedures
a. Volleyball Canada’s tie breaking procedures will be in effect at all Volleyball BC events.
XI. Official Game Ball
a. The official game ball of Volleyball BC is provided by Baden.
i. 17U & 18U: Baden SCOR Volleyball.
ii. 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U & 16U: Baden Perfection 15-O Volleyball.
XII. Letters in Good Standing (Travel Permits)
a. Requests for Letters in Good Standing must be submitted a minimum of four weeks prior to
the event. Requests not submitted by the four week deadline will not be reviewed by
Volleyball Canada.
b. Letters in Good Standing are required for teams, athletes, coaches, etc that wish to compete
outside of Canada. All participants must be members with Volleyball BC.
c. Requests must be submitted to Adrian Goodmurphy at agoodmurphy@volleyballbc.org
d. Volleyball BC’s insurance does not include international competitions or events. It is
recommended that members purchase additional insurance.
XIII. Protests
a. All protests must be submitted immediately. Protests that are submitted after the incident
will not be considered.
b. Captains must submit the protest to the first referee at the time of the incident.
c. The referee’s judgement (ball handling) is not open to protest. Only errors in applying a rule
are open to protest.
d. Protests will be reviewed immediately by the Protest Committee (Volleyball BC Staff and
Head Referee).
e. All decisions made by the Protest Committee are final.

Competition Calendars:
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I. Registration for all “Super” Events and Season Openers will open on January 5 , 2016 at 10:00am.
Competition Calendar
Date Event Location Early Deadline Late Deadline Fee
January
16U Girls Season HJSC, Lower
23 January 15 January 15 $175
Opener Mainland
15U Girls Season HJSC, Lower
Opener Mainland
12/13U Girls Spike
30 Fraser Valley January 15 January 15 $125
League
17/18U Girls Season HJSC, Lower
Opener Mainland
14U Girls Spike
31 Fraser Valley January 15 January 15 $125
League
13/14U & 15/16U HJSC, Lower
Boys Season Opener Mainland
February
16U Girls Super Series
6-7 Fraser Valley January 15 January 22 $325
(A ONLY)
16U Girls Super Series Lower
6-7 January 15 January 22 $325
(AA ONLY) Mainland
14/15U Girls Island
13 Nanaimo January 22 January 29 $175
Season Opener
12/13U Girls Super
13-14 Fraser Valley January 22 January 29 $250
Spike
Lower
13-14 14U Girls Super Spike January 22 January 29 $250
Mainland
16/17/18U Girls
14 Nanaimo January 22 January 29 $175
Island Season Opener
17/18U Girls Super
20-21 Nanaimo January 29 February 5 $375
Series
17/18U Boys Super
20-21 Fraser Valley January 29 February 5 $375
Series
13/14U Girls Super
27-28 Nanaimo February 5 February 12 $250
Spike
15U Girls Super Volley
27-28 Fraser Valley February 5 February 12 $325
(A ONLY)
15U Girls Super Volley Lower
27-28 February 5 February 12 $325
(AA ONLY) Mainland
16U Girls Super
27-28 Kelowna February 5 February 12 $325
Series
March
13/14U Boys Super
Spike
17/18U Girls Super
5-6 Fraser Valley February 12 February 19 $375
Series (A ONLY)
17/18U Girls Super Lower
Series (AA ONLY) Mainland
17/18U Boys Super
Series
12/13U Girls Super
Spike
13/14U Boys Super Lower
Spike Mainland
14U Girls Super
Spike
15U Boys Super Lower
Volley Mainland
16U Girls Super
12-13 Nanaimo February 19 February 26 $325
Series
Lower
12-13 16U Boys Super Series February 19 February 26 $325
Mainland

12/13U Girls Spike Lower
19 February 26 March 4 $125
League Mainland
14U Girls Spike
19 Fraser Valley February 26 March 4 $125
League
15U Girls Super
19-20 Kelowna February 26 March 4 $325
Volley
April
13/14 Boys Super
2-3 Victoria March 11 March 18 $250
Spike
15U Girls Super
2-3 Nanaimo March 11 March 18 $325
Volley
16U Girls Super Series Lower
2-3 March 11 March 18 $325
(A ONLY) Mainland
16U Girls Super Series
2-3 Fraser Valley March 11 March 18 $325
(AA ONLY)
17/18U Girls Super
2-3 Kelowna March 11 March 18 $375
Series
17/18U Boys Super
Series
15U Boys Super
Volley
16U Boys Super
Series
15U Boys Super
Volley
16U Boys Super
Series
II. Regional Championships:
Regional Championship Calendar
April
12U Girls Okanagan
9 Vernon March 10 March 10 $175
Championship
13U Girls Okanagan
9 Vernon March 10 March 10 $175
Championship
13/14U Boys Okanagan
9 Kelowna March 10 March 10 $175
Championship
13/14U Boys Island
9 Nanaimo March 10 March 10 $200
Championship
14U Girls Okanagan
9 Kelowna March 10 March 10 $175
Championship
14U Girls Island
Championship
15U Girls Okanagan
9 Kamloops March 10 March 10 $175
Championship
12U Girls Lower Lower
9-10 March 10 March 10 $250
Mainland Championship Mainland
12U Girls North
9-10 TBA March 10 March 10 TBA
Championship
9-10 March 10 March 10 $250
13U Girls North
Championship
13/14U Boys Lower Lower
9-10 March 10 March 10 $250
9-10 March 10 March 10 $250
14U Girls North
Championship
9-10 March 10 March 10 $250
15U Girls North
Championship

12/13U Girls Island
Championship
17/18U Girls Island
Championship
12U Girls Fraser Valley Tradex,
23-24 March 10 March 10 $250
Championship Abbotsford
23-24 March 10 March 10 $250
13/14U Boys Fraser Tradex,
23-24 March 10 March 10 $250
Valley Championship Abbotsford
23-24 March 10 March 10 $250
23-24 March 10 March 10 $250
15U Girls Island
Championship
May
16U Girls Island
Championship
III. Provincial Championships:
a. 2016 Provincial Championships will be waved to allow for proper rest and recovery as per the
Long Term Athlete Development Model.
i. Friday/Saturday Events: PM Wave = Fri (noon-9:00pm) & Sat (1:00-10:00pm)
ii. Saturday/Sunday Events: AM Wave = Sat (8:00am-4:00pm) & Sun (8:00am-4:00pm)
Provincial Championship Calendar
Date Event Location Deadline Fee
April
15-17 17U Girls Provincial Championship Richmond Oval, Richmond March 10 $475
15-17 17/18U Boys Provincial Championship Richmond Oval, Richmond March 10 $475
15-17 18U Girls Provincial Championship Richmond Oval, Richmond March 10 $475
29-1 13U Girls Provincial Championship TRADEX, Abbotsford March 10 $375
29-1 13U Boys Provincial Championship TRADEX, Abbotsford March 10 $375
May
IV. National Championships:
a. Registration for National Championships is at www.volleyball.ca
National Championship Calendar
Date Event Location Registration Opens Fee
May
17U Girls National Edmonton,
5-8 January 21st at 12:00pm EST (noon EST) TBA
Championship Alberta
18U Girls National Edmonton,
Championship Alberta
14U National Winnipeg,
12-15 January 14th at 12:00pm EST (noon EST) TBA
Championship Manitoba
17U Boys National Saskatoon,
Championship Saskatchewan
18U Boys National Saskatoon,
15U National Regina,
20-23 January 14th at 12:00pm EST (noon EST) TBA
16U National
20-23 Calgary, Alberta January 19th at 12:00pm EST (noon EST) TBA
Championship

Female Age Categories:
I. 12U Girls – athletes born in 2004 or later.

a. LTAD Developmental Stage: “Training to Train”; 70% training, 30% competition.
b. All 12U Girls teams will register in the “A” Level.
c. Competition Guidelines
i. Combined with the 13U Girls age category.
d. Super Spike Guidelines
i. Combined with the 13U Girls age category.
e. Regional Championships
i. Separate 12U Regional Championships, if the number of registered teams allows.
ii. Format: Pool play and playoffs.
iii. Rankings are based on RDC recommendations.
iv. Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland Regional Championships may be combined if
numbers dictate.
f. Provincial Championships
i. The 12U competition season ends at Regional Championships.
ii. If 12U teams wish to attend Provincial Championships, they may register in the 13U
Girls age category.
iii. 12U teams competing in the 13U age category at Provincial Championships will be
ranked lower than the 13U teams.
12U Girls Competition Calendar

January
30 12/13U Girls Spike League Fraser Valley January 15 January 15 $125
February
13-14 12/13U Girls Super Spike Fraser Valley January 22 January 29 $250
March
12-13 12/13U Girls Super Spike Kelowna February 19 February 26 $250
19 12/13U Girls Spike League Lower Mainland February 26 March 4 $125
April
9 12U Girls OK Championship Vernon March 10 March 10 $175
9-10 12U Girls LM Championship Lower Mainland March 10 March 10 $250
9-10 12U Girls NOR Championship TBA March 10 March 10 TBA
10 12/13U Girls IS Championship Nanaimo March 10 March 10 $200
23-24 12U Girls FV Championship Tradex March 10 March 10 $250

II. 13U Girls – athletes born in 2003 or later.
b. “AA” & “A” Levels
i. Teams will self-designate themselves as “AA” Level or “A” Level at the time of
registration.
ii. For information on what Level to register in, please look at our recommendations at
http://www.volleyballbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Volleyball-BC-Level-
Declaration-Recommendation.pdf or contact your Regional Representative.
iii. Teams in “AA” Level are considered stronger than teams in “A” Level.
iv. After the team’s first event, if they feel that they are in the wrong Level, they may
request to switch Levels. Teams will only be able to switch Levels once per season.
1. Requests must be submitted by 9:00pm on the Monday following their
event.
2. Only teams that finish in the top 2 will be eligible to switch into the “AA”
Level.
3. Rankings:
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a. Moving from “AA” to “A”: 1 place ranking (or sequential order
based on finish if there are multiple teams).
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b. Moving from “A” to “AA”: 1 in “A” = 17 in “AA” and 2 in “A” =
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21 in “AA”.
v. Levels may be combined for events if numbers require.
vi. The Regional Development Committee reserves the right to move teams from the
“A” Level to the “AA” Level or the “AA” Level to the “A” Level.
i. Fair Play rule will be utilized. Please see Appendix B.
ii. Triple Ball will be utilized. Please see Appendix C.
iii. No libero, 12 limited substitution.
iv. Receiving the serve or toss with an overhand motion using the fingers
(volleying/setting the serve) is not permitted, regardless of the quality of contact.
v. 2016 net and center line rules are in effect (athletes cannot touch the net while in
the action of playing the ball).
vi. Quick sub rule is in effect.
i. Super Spikes will feature “AA” Level events and “A” Level events, if numbers allow.
ii. Format: Pool play & re-pool, no elimination playoffs.
1. Pool play - teams will be serpentined across all pools.
2. Re-pool – Modified power pools based on pool play results.
iii. Rankings for pool play are based off previous Provincial Championship results, Super
Spike results and Regional Development Committee (RDC) recommendations.
iv. Geographical consideration will be taken when allocating teams into pool play.
v. Guaranteed five matches per Super Spike (two day event).
vi. All Super Spike events are weighted equally.
i. Format: Pool play and playoffs.
ii. Rankings are based on RDC recommendations.

ii. Rankings are based on Regional Championship results, taking into account,
geographical representation, Seeding Advisory Panel and RDC recommendations.
iii. Teams that do not attend their Regional Championship will be placed in the lowest
Division at their Provincial Championship.
iv. The RDC will allocate the number of berths per region per Division prior to the
Regional Championships.
v. Some Divisions may include teams from both “AA” & “A” Levels.
vi. Division 1 = 16 teams. All other divisions = 8-16 teams.

January
30 12/13U Girls Spike League Fraser Valley January 15 January 15 $125
February
13-14 12/13U Girls Super Spike Fraser Valley January 22 January 29 $250
27-28 13/14U Girls Super Spike Nanaimo February 5 February 12 $250
March
12-13 12/13U Girls Super Spike Kelowna February 19 February 26 $250
19 12/13U Girls Spike League Lower Mainland February 26 March 4 $125
April
9 13U Girls OK Championship Vernon March 10 March 10 $175
29-1 13U Girls Provincials Tradex March 10 March 10 $375
May
12-15 14U Nationals Winnipeg TBA TBA TBA

III. 14U Girls – athletes born in 2002 or later.
registration.
request to switch Levels. Teams will only be able to switch Levels once.
event.
Level.
3. Rankings:
st
st th nd
st
21 in “AA”.
ii. No libero, 12 limited substitution.
iii. Receiving the serve with an overhand motion using the fingers (volleying/setting the
serve) is not permitted, regardless of the quality of contact.
iv. 2016 net and center line rules are in effect (athletes cannot touch the net while in
v. Quick sub rule is in effect.
i. Super Spikes will feature “AA” Level events and “A” Level events, if numbers allow.
ii. Format: Pool play & re-pool, no elimination playoffs.
iii. Rankings for pool play are based off Regional Development Committee (RDC)
recommendations.
iv. Geographical consideration will be taken when allocating teams into pool play.
v. Guaranteed five matches per Super Spike (two day event).
v. Some Divisions may include teams from both “AA” & “A” Levels.
vi. Division 1 = 16 teams. All other divisions = 8-16 teams.

January
31 14U Girls Spike League Fraser Valley January 15 January 15 $125
February
13 14/15U Girls IS Season Opener Nanaimo January 22 January 29 $175
13-14 14U Girls Super Spike Lower Mainland January 22 January 29 $250
27-28 13/14U Girls Super Spike Nanaimo February 5 February 12 $250
March
12-13 14U Girls Super Spike Kelowna February 19 February 26 $250
19 14U Girls Spike League Fraser Valley February 26 March 4 $125
April
9 14U Girls OK Championship Kelowna March 10 March 10 $175
9 14U Girls IS Championship Nanaimo March 10 March 10 $200
May

IV. 15U Girls – athletes born in 2001 or later.
registration.
event.
Level.
3. Rankings:
st
st th nd
st
21 in “AA”.
i. No libero, 12 limited substitution.
ii. Receiving the serve with an overhand motion using the fingers (volleying/setting the
iii. 2016 net and center line rules are in effect (athletes cannot touch the net while in
iv. Quick sub rule is in effect.
d. Super Volley Guidelines
i. Super Volleys will feature “AA” Level events and “A” Level events, if numbers allow.
ii. Format: Open, no power pools.
iii. Teams will be serpentined across all pools.
iv. Playoff draw format will be based on the number of teams in the event.
v. Rankings are based off previous Provincial Championship results, Super Volley results
and Regional Development Committee (RDC) recommendations.
vi. Geographical consideration will be taken when allocating teams into pools.
vii. Guaranteed five matches per Super Volley (two day event).
i. Format: Open, no power pools.

ii. Super Volley results may be considered, but will not be the sole determining factor
when ranking regions into Divisions at Provincial Championships.
iii. Rankings are based on Regional Championship results, taking into account,
iv. Teams that do not attend their Regional Championship will be placed in the lowest
v. The RDC will allocate the number of berths per region per Division prior to the
vi. Some Divisions may include teams from both “AA” & “A” Levels.
vii. Division 1 = 16 teams. All other divisions = 8-16 teams.

January
24 15U Girls Season Opener HJSC January 15 January 15 $175
February
13 14/15U Girls IS Season Opener Nanaimo January 22 January 29 $175
27-28 15U Girls “A” Super Volley Fraser Valley February 5 February 12 $325
27-28 15U Girls “AA” Super Volley Lower Mainland February 5 February 12 $325
March
19-20 15U Girls Super Volley Kelowna February 26 March 4 $325
April
2-3 15U Girls Super Volley Nanaimo March 11 March 18 $325
9 15U Girls OK Championship Kamloops March 10 March 10 $175
May
20-23 15U Nationals Regina TBA TBA TBA

V. 16U Girls – athletes born in 2000 or later.
a. LTAD Developmental Stage: “Learning to Compete”; 60% training, 40% competition.
registration.
event.
Level.
3. Rankings:
st
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st
21 in “AA”.
i. Libero, 6 limited substitution.
d. Super Series Guidelines
i. Super Series will feature “AA” Level events and “A” Level events.
ii. First event: Open format, no power pools. Second and third events: Modified Power
Pool format (top 4-12 teams). Fourth event: True power pool format (top 8 teams).
iii. First event: Teams will be serpentined across all pools. Second and third events:
Teams will be serpentined within the power pools, remaining teams will be
serpentined across remaining pools. Fourth event: Teams ranked 1-4 will be in the
first pool, teams ranked 5-8 will be in the second pool, remaining teams will be
serpentined across remaining pools.
v. Rankings: First event is based off previous Provincial Championship results and
Regional Development Committee (RDC) recommendations. Second, third and
fourth events are based on Super Series results.
vii. Guaranteed five matches per Super Series (two day event).
viii. All Super Series events are weighted equally.

e. Provincial Championships
ii. Rankings are based on Super Series results, club representation and RDC
recommendations.
iii. Teams are ranked based on the average of their team’s top 3 Super Series results.
iv. “AA” Level teams will be ranked ahead of “A” Level teams.
v. Teams must compete in at least 3 Super Series to be eligible to compete in Division 1
at their Provincial Championship.
1. Teams from remote areas may apply for an exemption to compete in
Division 1 if only 2 Super Series are attended.
2. Teams that are granted an exemption will be ranked on their teams top 2
Super Series results.
vi. All ties in rankings are decided based on the highest finish from the last event,
second last event, and so on. In the event that both teams are still tied, results from
the last event both teams participated in will be applied in the following order;
matches for and against, sets for and against, points for and against. If teams did not
participate in the same event, the result from their last event will be used.
vii. Some Divisions may include teams from both “AA” & “A” Levels.
viii. Division 1 = 16 teams. All other divisions = 8-16 teams.

January
23 16U Girls Season Opener HJSC January 15 January 15 $175
February
6-7 16U Girls “A” Super Series Fraser Valley January 15 January 22 $325
6-7 16U Girls “AA” Super Series Lower Mainland January 15 January 22 $325
14 16-18U Girls IS Season Opener Nanaimo January 22 January 29 $175
27-28 16U Girls Super Series Kelowna February 5 February 12 $325
March
12-13 16U Girls Super Series Nanaimo February 19 February 26 $325
April
2-3 16U Girls “A” Super Series Lower Mainland March 11 March 18 $325
2-3 16U Girls “AA” Super Series Fraser Valley March 11 March 18 $325
May
20-23 16U Nationals Calgary TBA TBA TBA

VI. 17/18U Girls – athletes born in 1998 (18U), 1999 (17U) or later.
b. Athletes born in 1997 that are currently attending their first year of grade 12 (and have not
been held back between grades 8-12) may apply for an exemption which will allow them to
participate in all Volleyball BC indoor club events, including Provincial and National
Championships.
c. “AA” & “A” Levels
registration.
event.
Level.
3. Rankings:
st
st th nd
b. Moving from “A” to “AA: 1 in “A” = 17 in “AA” and 2 in “A” =
st
21 in “AA”.
d. Competition Guidelines
ii. 2016 net and center line rules are in effect (athletes cannot touch the net while in
iii. Quick sub rule is in effect.
e. Super Series Guidelines
i. 17/18U age categories will be combined for Super Series. Super Series will feature
“AA” Level events and “A” Level events, if numbers allow.
ii. First & second events: Modified power pool format (top 4-12 teams). Third event:
True power pool format (top 8 teams must have competed in one of the first 2 Super
Series).
iii. First and second events: Teams will be serpentined within the power pools,
remaining teams will be serpentined across remaining pools. Third event: Teams
ranked 1-4 will be in the first pool, teams ranked 5-8 will be in the second pool,
remaining teams will be serpentined across remaining pools.
v. Rankings: First event is based off previous Provincial Championship results and
Regional Development Committee (RDC) recommendations. Second and third
events are based on Super Series results.
vii. Guaranteed five matches per Super Series (two day event).
viii. All Super Series events are weighted equally.

i. 17U & 18U age categories will remain separate for Provincial Championships.
ii. Format: True Power Pools (top 8 teams), remaining teams are serpentined across
remaining pools.
iii. Rankings are based on Super Series results, club representation and RDC
recommendations.
iv. Teams are ranked based on the average of their team’s top 2 Super Series results.
1. Teams are ranked on their final placement results at Super Series,
regardless of their age category. For example, if the highest finishing 17U
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team places 5 , they will receive a 5 place result for that event.
2. “AA” Level teams will be ranked ahead of “A” Level teams.
v. Teams must compete in at least 2 Super Series to be ranked 1-8.
vi. All ties in rankings are decided based on the highest finish from the last event,
vii. Some Divisions may include teams from both “AA” & “A” Levels.
viii. Division 1 = 16 teams. All other divisions = 8-16 teams.
17/18U Girls Competition Calendar

January
30 17/18U Girls Season Opener HJSC January 15 January 15 $175
February
14 16-18U Girls IS Season Opener Nanaimo January 22 January 29 $175
20-21 17/18U Girls Super Series Nanaimo January 29 February 5 $375
March
5-6 17/18U Girls “A” Super Series Fraser Valley February 12 February 19 $375
5-6 17/18U Girls “AA” Super Series Lower Mainland February 12 February 19 $375
April
2-3 17/18U Girls Super Series Kelowna March 11 March 10 $375
15-17 17U Girls Provincials Richmond Oval March 10 March 10 $475
15-17 18U Girls Provincials Richmond Oval March 10 March 10 $475
May
5-8 17U Girls Nationals Edmonton TBA TBA TBA
5-8 18U Girls Nationals Edmonton TBA TBA TBA

Male Age Categories:
I. 13U Boys – athletes born in 2003 or later.

b. Competition Guidelines
i. Combined with the 14U Boys age category.
c. Super Spike Guidelines
d. Regional Championships
i. If there are 8 or more teams registered in the 13U Boys age category, there will be a
separate 13U Boys Provincial Championship.
1. Format: Pool play and playoffs.
2. Rankings are based on Regional Championship results, taking into account,
geographical representation, Seeding Advisory Panel and RDC
recommendations.
3. Teams that do not attend their Regional Championship will be placed in the
lowest Division at their Provincial Championship.
4. The RDC will allocate the number of berths per region per Division prior to
the Regional Championships.
5. Division 1 = 8-16 teams, if the number of teams registered allows. All other
divisions = 8-16 teams.
ii. If there are fewer than 8 teams registered in the 13U Boys age category, they will be
combined with the 14U Boys age category.
13U Boys Competition Calendar

January
31 13/14U Boys Season Opener HJSC January 15 January 15 $175
March
5-6 13/14U Boys Super Spike Kelowna February 12 February 19 $250
12-13 13/14U Boys Super Spike Lower Mainland February 19 February 26 $250
April
2-3 13/14 Boys Super Spike Victoria March 11 March 18 $250
9 13U Boys OK Championship Kelowna March 10 March 10 $175
9 13U Boys IS Championship Nanaimo March 10 March 10 $200
9-10 13U Boys LM Championship Lower Mainland March 10 March 10 $250
23-24 13U Boys FV Championship Tradex March 10 March 10 $250
29-1 13U Boys Provincials Tradex March 10 March 10 $375
May

II. 14U Boys – athletes born in 2002 or later.
b. All boys teams will register in the “AA” Level.
ii. No libero, 12 limited substitution.
iii. Receiving the serve with an overhand motion using the fingers (volleying/setting the
iv. 2016 net and center line rules are in effect (athletes cannot touch the net while in
v. Quick sub rule is in effect.
i. Format: Pool play & re-pool, no elimination playoffs.
ii. Rankings for pool play are based off Regional Development Committee (RDC)
recommendations.
iii. Geographical consideration will be taken when allocating teams into pool play.
iv. Guaranteed five matches per Super Spike (two day event).
v. Division 1 = 8-16 teams, if the number of teams registered allows. All other divisions
= 8-16 teams.

January
March
5-6 13/14U Boys Super Spike Kelowna February 12 February 19 $250
12-13 13/14U Boys Super Spike Lower Mainland February 19 February 26 $250
April
2-3 13/14 Boys Super Spike Victoria March 11 March 18 $250
9 14U Boys OK Championship Kelowna March 10 March 10 $175
9 14U Boys IS Championship Nanaimo March 10 March 10 $200
9-10 14U Boys LM Championship Lower Mainland March 10 March 10 $250
23-24 14U Boys FV Championship Tradex March 10 March 10 $250
May

III. 15U Boys – athletes born in 2001 or later.
d. Super Volley Guidelines
ii. Teams will be serpentined across all pools.
iii. Playoff draw format will be based on the number of teams in the event.
iv. Rankings are based off previous Provincial Championship results, Super Volley results
and Regional Development Committee (RDC) recommendations.
v. Geographical consideration will be taken when allocating teams into pools.
vi. Guaranteed five matches per Super Volley (two day event).
vii. All Super Volley events are weighted equally.
ii. Rankings are based on Super Volley results, geographical representation and RDC
recommendations.
1. Super Volley results may be considered, but will not be the sole determining
factor when ranking teams into Provincial Championships.
iii. Division 1 = 16 teams, if the number of teams registered allows. All other divisions =
8-16 teams.

January
March
12-13 15U Boys Super Volley Lower Mainland February 19 February 26 $325
April
9-10 15U Boys Super Volley Victoria March 18 March 25 $325
23-24 15U Boys Super Volley Kelowna March 18 March 25 $325
May
20-23 15U Nationals Regina TBA TBA TBA

IV. 16U Boys – athletes born in 2000 or later.
d. Super Series Guidelines
i. First event: Open format, no power pools. Second and third events: Modified power
pool format.
ii. First event: Teams will be serpentined across all pools. Second and third events:
iv. Rankings: First event is based off previous Provincial Championship results and
vi. Guaranteed five matches per Super Series (two day event).
vii. All Super Series events are weighted equally.
ii. Rankings are based on Super Series results, geographic representation and RDC
recommendations.
iii. Teams are ranked based on the average of their team’s top 2 Super Series results.
iv. Teams must compete in at least 2 Super Series to be ranked 1-8.
ix. All ties in rankings are decided based on the highest finish from the last event,
v. Division 1 = 16 teams, if the number of teams registered allows. All other divisions =
8-16 teams.

January
March
12-13 16U Boys Super Series Lower Mainland February 19 February 26 $325
April
9-10 16U Boys Super Series Victoria March 18 March 25 $325
23-24 16U Boys Super Series Kelowna March 18 March 25 $325
May
20-23 16U Nationals Calgary TBA TBA TBA

V. 17/18U Boys – athletes born in 1998 (18U), 1999 (17U) or later.
c. Athletes born in 1997 that are currently attending their first year of grade 12 (and have not
been held back between grades 8-12) may apply for an exemption which will allow them to
participate in all Volleyball BC indoor club events, including Provincial and National
Championships.
d. Competition Guidelines
ii. 2016 net and center line rules are in effect (athletes cannot touch the net while in
iii. Quick sub rule is in effect.
e. Super Series Guidelines
i. First event: Open format, no power pools. Second and third events: Modified power
pool format.
ii. First event: Teams will be serpentined across all pools. Second and third events:
iv. Rankings: First event is based off previous Provincial Championship results and
vi. Guaranteed five matches per Super Series (two day event).
vii. All Super Series events are weighted equally.
x. Format: True Power Pools (top 8 teams). Teams ranked 1-4 will be in the first pool,
teams ranked 5-8 will be in the second pool, remaining teams will be serpentined
across remaining pools.
i. Rankings are based on Super Series results, club representation and RDC
recommendations.
ii. Teams are ranked based on the average of their team’s top 2 Super Series results.
iii. Teams must compete in at least 2 Super Series to be ranked 1-8.
xi. All ties in rankings are decided based on the highest finish from the last event,
iv. Division 1 = 16 teams, if the number of registered teams allows. All other divisions =
8-16 teams.
17/18U Boys Competition Calendar

February
20-21 17/18U Boys Super Series Fraser Valley January 29 February 5 $375
March
5-6 17/18U Boys Super Series Kelowna February 12 February 19 $375
April
2-3 17/18U Boys Super Series Victoria March 11 March 18 $375
15-17 17/18U Boys Provincials Richmond Oval March 10 March 10 $475
May
12-15 17U Boys Nationals Saskatoon TBA TBA TBA
12-15 18U Boys Nationals Saskatoon TBA TBA TBA

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Youth Indoor Club Handbook

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Female Age Categories...................................................................................................................Page 19

Male Age Categories......................................................................................................................Page 30

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Membership Fee Schedule

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Event Registration Fee Schedule

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Performance Bond Fee Structure

IX. Event Draws

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Age Categories and Net Heights

IV. Uniform Regulations

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Substitution and Libero Regulations

VII. National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Requirements

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I. 12U Girls – athletes born in 2004 or later.

12U Girls Competition Calendar

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13U Girls Competition Calendar

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15U Girls Competition Calendar

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16U Girls Competition Calendar

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17/18U Girls Competition Calendar

VOLLEYBALL BC – www.volleyballbc.org – 2016 Club Handbook Page 29

I. 13U Boys – athletes born in 2003 or later.

13U Boys Competition Calendar

VOLLEYBALL BC – www.volleyballbc.org – 2016 Club Handbook Page 30

14U Boys Competition Calendar

VOLLEYBALL BC – www.volleyballbc.org – 2016 Club Handbook Page 31

15U Boys Competition Calendar

VOLLEYBALL BC – www.volleyballbc.org – 2016 Club Handbook Page 32

16U Boys Competition Calendar

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17/18U Boys Competition Calendar

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