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Matches will be played according to the current FIVB Official Rules with amendments according to the State
Volleyball NSW Schools Cup Competition By-Laws.
1. Intro:
1.1 These regulations have been developed to provide an event that is professionally delivered and fair to
all who participate and to provide an environment that encourages ever increasing levels of
competition that are the prime ingredients in maximising the enjoyment of everyone involved.
Regrettably, penalties for non-compliance become necessary but are set to be reasonable considering
the impact non-compliance has on the organisers and other participants.
1.2 The Volleyball NSW and Volleyball Australia policies and Codes of Behaviour of the Schools Cup events
are integral to the structure of the events. Nomination of teams for the events is deemed acceptance
of and adherence to these policies.
Year 12 Must be at least 16 but cannot turn 20 or older in the year of the event
2.2.1 A minimum of 8 players must be nominated for entry into an honours division. The organisers reserve
the right to apply non-compliance fines if teams commence the tournament with less players than that
which is indicated above
Please ensure you contact Volleyball Australia to review their qualification rules – visit: www.avsc.org.au; or
email avsc@volleyball.org.au
Division Qualification
Honours
Top three placegetters from each state event (only one team per school)
(Year 12, 11 & 10)
Division 1
Preference to top ranked five teams from each state outside of Honours
(all year levels)
Division 1/2
No qualifications required
(all year levels)
2.4.1 A minimum of 7 players must be nominated for entry into a year level division. The organisers
reserve the right to apply non-compliance fines if teams commence the tournament with less
players than that which is indicated above.
2.4.2 The VNSW AC reserves the right to merge divisions or create additional divisions, subject to
nominations
3. Player Eligibility
3.1 General
3.1.1 A player will be eligible to participate in the VNSWSC if they are a registered member of Volleyball
NSW
- Honours participants must hold a FULL VNSW Membership
- Single Event Membership for all other participants
If a team is found during the tournament to have played an ineligible player, the offending team
will lose all their competition points at the end of pool play.
4. Team Eligibility
4.1 Enrolment
4.1.1 A player will be eligible to participate in the VNSWSC if they are a bona fide student. A “bona fide
student” means one who is enrolled and in attendance at a school where they can comply with the
State Education requirements for certification and
4.1.1.1 Subject to clause 4.1.1.3, have been enrolled, and in attendance, at the school which is
registering them:
4.1.1.2 For the duration of the current school year; or
4.1.1.3 If the student is enrolled in subjects and in attendance at more than one school in the current
school year, they are to be registered at the school which they spend a majority of the time
compared to the other school; or
4.1.1.4 If a student transfers schools and is enrolled in more than two schools in a school year then
that student is tied to the school where they are in current attendance.
4.1.2 The school Principal countersigns as verification that each student listed on the Confirmation of
Entry is a bona fide student of the school, complies with the age/year level requirements for that
team and the other entry requirements.
4.2 Entry
4.2.1 A player can only play for one team during the tournament. Under special circumstances
(injuries/sickness) a team may, on written application to the Tournament Director, request that a
player or players move to a higher division or age group. Once a player has moved, they can no
longer play for their original team. Normal eligibility rules apply.
4.2.2 A school may only enter one honours team per division except if the honours division is the only
division offered for that age group.
5.2 Appeals
Notice of an appeal of an exemption decision by the VNSW AC, relating to clause 3 and/or clause 4 must
be lodged in writing to the Tournament Director and all other relevant parties within 7 days of
publication of the VNSW AC’s exemption decision. The appeal will be heard by the Tournament Control
Committee. The decision of the Control Committee will be published within 7 days of the decision. The
Control Committee shall be authorized to deal with any matter, including disciplinary action relating to
participants, and their decision shall be final. The Control Committee will hear appeals to sanctions
decisions.
The Control Committee will consist of three (3) of the following positions:
• Tournament Director
• CEO of Volleyball NSW
• Referee Delegate
6. Entry Process
6.1 Nomination
6.1.1 Schools nominate teams to the event via the official VNSW website volleyballnsw.com.au
6.1.2 Online nominations will only be accepted. Faxed and mailed nominations will not be accepted.
6.1.3 Nominations received after the closing date will only be accepted if it suits the structure of the
competition and will incur a $110 late fee per team.
6.1.4 Nominations of teams for the event is deemed acceptance of and adherence to VNSW’s policies.
Policies including but not limited to:
• Protocols for treatment of misconduct by students, parents, spectators and officials
• VNSW Member Protection Policy, Anti-doping Policy, Blood Spill Policy, Privacy Policy
• Risk Management policies
• Social Media Policy
• Match Fixing Policy
Policies are available on the Volleyball NSW website or by requesting though the Tournament Director.
6.1.5 Teams nominating after the closing date risk not being accepted into the tournament should
planning have proceeded to such an extent that inclusion of additional teams is impractical.
6.1.6 The acceptance of any team that nominates late will be subject to terms and conditions set by the
VNSW AC at that time. The conditions laid out herein apply only to teams nominating prior to the
advertised closing date.
6.1.7 Placement of teams into divisions is at the discretion of the VNSW AC.
7. Match Conduct
7.1 Rules of the Game
7.1.1 Except where explicitly stated, or limited by the venue playing conditions, the current FIVB Rules
of the Game of Volleyball shall apply.
If a player or coach is sanctioned with a penalty twice (two red cards) during the Tournament, they
will receive a one match suspension. If a player or coach receives any further penalties the
consequences will be decided by the Tournament Director and/or the Control Committee, where
their decision is final. A penalty is defined in the FIVB Rules of the Game by the Misconduct Sanction
Scale. Penalties such as a coach losing an “on the spot” protest will not be included in the
cumulative penalties count.
If a player or coach is sanctioned with an expulsion (red and yellow card together) or
disqualification (red and yellow card separated) they will be liable for a suspension or exclusion
from the tournament. Penalties for bad sportsmanship or behaviour are only applicable. The
consequences will be decided by the Tournament Director and/or the Control Committee, where
their decision is final.
8. Competition Points
If a tie exists after Competition points, the order of ranking will be determined by Sets Ratio, with the
team with the highest set ratio (to three decimal points) will be awarded the higher placing in the round
robin.
Sets Won
Set Ratio = Sets Won + Sets Lost
Team A: won 12 sets, lost 8, played 20 Team B: won 10 sets, lost 9, played 19
Team A Set Ratio = 12/20 = 0.600 Team B Set Ratio = 10/19 = 0.526
Team A has the highest set ratio and is therefore awarded the higher placing in the round robin.
If the tie still exists after the calculation of the Sets Ratio, the order of ranking will be determined by
Points Ratio. The team with the highest Points ratio (to three decimal points) will be awarded the higher
placing in the round robin:
Points Won
Points Ratio = Points Won + Points Lost
Team A: won 444 points, lost 356, played 800 Team B: won 421 points, lost 279, played 700
Team A Points Ratio = 444/800 = 0.555 Team B Points Ratio = 421/700 = 0.601
Team B has the highest Points Ratio and is therefore awarded the higher placing in the round robin.
If the tie still exists after the calculation of the Points Ratio, the order of ranking will be determined on
the basis of aspects of matches completed between the tied teams.
9. Playing Area
9.1.1 The playing area is limited by the nearest obstruction, or adjacent court boundary (court line) and
its vertical projection.
9.1.2 The grey shaded areas indicated where a ball cannot be retrieved;
9.1.5 Blood
9.1.1.1. Matches cannot proceed if there is a bleeding player, or blood on balls, equipment, the
court or clothing. Should bleeding occur, the player must be removed from the game and
cannot take their place on the court until there is no more evidence of blood or bleeding.
Matches shall be halted until such time as all blood has been removed from playing
equipment and players’ uniforms. Play will only be resumed on confirmation by a Referee
Supervisor.
11.3 Coaches
11.3.1 Each school must nominate at a minimum one (1) coach per team during the team nomination
process. A maximum of 2 nominations will be permitted.
11.3.2 Coaches must complete/verify player lists before the match and the duty adult must liaise with
both team coaches to ensure the correct result is being submitted.
11.3.3 All Coaches must a minimum of a Level 1 qualification.
11.3.4 All coaches must have a Working with Children Check or equivalent in their state. If your state gives
exemptions for teachers, then the appropriate paperwork must be submitted instead.
11.3.5 By entering ALL coaches must agree to the VNSW Coaches Code of Conduct upon submission of
the schools final confirmation of entry.
11.3.6 All coaches must be a current member of their state association and hold a minimum of a level 1
(foundation) coach accreditation.
11.3.7 For more information on how to register for the foundation coaching course please go to
https://www.volleyballnsw.com.au/coaching-refereeing/coaches/
Exception
A. If both student referees are qualified referees (current Level 2 Candidate minimum) then
they may take these roles and the adult team official must then sit at and supervise the
scorer’s bench.
B. If a current level 1 or level 2 Candidate referee is being assessed in that match by the
Tournament Chief Referee, the adult team official then takes the other role
11.4.5 Honours teams must provide Volleyball NSW accredited referee to be the first or second referee
for all matches during the competition.
11.4.6 Duty teams must ensure that the scoresheet is correctly and fully completed before the teams
leave the competition court.
11.4.7 The wearing of hats, bandannas or the use of electronic devices are prohibited whilst on duty.
11.4.8 Teams on duty are required to wear appropriate enclosed shoes.
11.4.9 Failure to provide duty personnel in accordance with these Regulations will result in a $22 per
person fine to be issued directly to the school.
11.4.10 All referees are required to provide their own whistle. Due to health regulations whistles will not
be available for loan.
11.4.11 In addition to the standard duty roster, a stand-by duty team may be nominated from the teams
participating in the final match of each day, on each court. In the event that matches have to be
switched from one court to another (to avoid particularly late finishes) the stand-by duty team shall
be required to perform duty on that match.
11.4.12 A duty of every school is to ensure students do not consume food and drinks (with the exception
of liquid in sealed sports drink bottles) in the venue/s.
11.4.13 A duty of every team coach / manager is to ensure that at the completion of each match the court
area is left clean and tidy in readiness for the next match.
Such acts during the course of a tournament include, but are not limited to the following:
- Swearing at a match official, opponent, or spectator
- Using obscene language or gestures
- Showing persistent outward displays of temper
- Throwing, hitting, or kicking a ball deliberately in the direction of an official, opponent, or
spectator
- Persistently challenging the decision of referees or tournament officials
- Inciting others to challenge the decision of referees or tournament officials
- Refusing to comply with reasonable requests from referees or tournament officials
- Behaving in a manner deemed detrimental to the sport
12.2.2 Any players, coaches, managers, officials, or teams that are found not to comply with these
Regulations may lead the team or it's individual participant being sanctioned. This may include an
individual or team being withdrawn from the competition, or not allowed to participate in future
VNSW.
12.11 Stealing
12.11.1 All coaches, managers and individual team members must be aware of the ramifications of the
theft and or malicious damage of tournament equipment, team equipment, and personal property
at this Tournament. The theft of balls, personal property or equipment, will result in the expulsion
of the player(s) and/or team from the competition and a review will determine their involvement
in future Tournaments. Please be aware that police intervention will also be sought.
13. Sanctions
14.1Player & Team Eligibility
12.14.3 Sanctions for non-compliance of team eligibility (refer Section 4) and player eligibility (refer Section
3) will be considered by the Tournament Director at the event.
12.14.4 The officials of the teams in breach need to show cause to the Tournament Director, as to why a
sanction should not be imposed on that team.
12.14.5 Depending on severity of breach, levels of sanctions may vary from warnings, forfeiture of
competition points, fines and/or expulsion from the event. A review of future inclusion in
subsequent events may occur.
12.14.6 Officials can appeal the decision to the Control Committee in writing within 1 hour of the receipt
of the decision.
12.14.7 The Control Committee’s decision shall be final.
13.9.4 A team shall be allowed a maximum of twelve (12) substitutions in any one set. Players starting a
set may be replaced by a substitute and may subsequently re-enter the set twice. Each substitute
may enter the set three times. A player shall not enter the set for a fourth time (starting shall
count as an entry). Players re-entering the set must assume the original position in the service
order in relation to other team members. No change may be made in a player's position in the
service order unless necessitated by an injury requiring an abnormal substitution under the
provisions of paragraph below. Any number of players may enter the set in each position in the
service order.
13.9.5 If a team becomes incomplete through expulsion of a player and substitution cannot be made
under the provisions of paragraph a) above, the team loses the set by default, keeping the points
acquired. If a team becomes incomplete through disqualification of a player and substitution
cannot be made under the provisions of paragraph above, the team loses the match by default,
keeping the sets and points acquired.
13.9.6 Only two Libero’s are to be nominated per set. The coach must nominate the player's playing
numbers at the start of each set on the rotation slip. A different player can be nominated as the
libero for any set. Teams may choose to play without a libero in any set.
13.9.7 The Libero players in each set must be designated by the wearing of a contrasting bib or shirt,
which has a clearly different dominate colour from any colour of the rest of the team and easily
identifiable.
Notes:
1. The overall champion will be determined by counting only the top 6 scores for each school.
2. The champion boys school and champion girls school will be determined by counting only the top 3
teams for each relevant gender.
3. Only Australian teams are considered when determining the position that a school finished within a
division.