CONTENTS

CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

1. UPCOMING VOLLEYBALL EVENTS ................................................................................................. 4

2. IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION ................................................................................. 5

2.1 Venue ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5

3. TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS .............................................................................. 6

3.1 NOMINATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 6

3.1.1. HOW TO NOMINATE ............................................................................................................ 6

3.1.2. PAYMENT INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 6

3.1.3. LATE ENTRIES .......................................................................................................................... 6

3.2 TEAM COMPOSITION .......................................................................................................................................... 7

3.3 COMPETITION FORMAT..................................................................................................................................... 7

3.3.1. COMPETITION ......................................................................................................................... 7

3.3.2. GRADING .................................................................................................................................. 7

3.3.3. VOLLEYBALL RULES ............................................................................................................... 7

3.3.4. FORFIETS ................................................................................................................................... 7

3.3.5. MATCH FORMAT .................................................................................................................... 8

3.3.6 FINALS FORMAT ........................................................................................................................... 8

3.4 DUTY ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9

3.5 POINTS SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

3.6 INJURIES AND INSURANCE .............................................................................................................................. 11

4. DISPUTES, PROTESTS AND APPEALS ......................................................................................... 12

4.1 DISPUTES .................................................................................................................................................................. 12

4.2 PROTESTS AND APPEALS ................................................................................................................................. 12

4.3 PROCEDURE FOR LODGING A PROTEST DURING THE GAME ...................................................... 12

4.4 PROCEDURE FOR LODGING AN APPEAL ................................................................................................... 13

5. FORCE MAJEURE ................................................................................................................................... 13

6. APPENDICES .......................................................................................................................................... 14

6.1 VWA MEMBERSHIP AGRREMENT & CODE OF CONDUCT ............................................................. 14

6.2 INJURY REPORT FORM .................................................................................................................................... 15

1. UPCOMING VOLLEYBALL EVENTS

1.1 Western Australia

1.2 National Events

DATE EVENT

5-12 December 2020 Australian Volleyball Schools Cup

17 Oct – 6 Dec 2020 Australian Volleyball League

For additional information check the 2020 Calendar Section on the Volleyball WA Website.

DATE EVENT

8-March-20

(25-Feb-20)

Think Again High School Beach Cup Term 1

(Nominations Close)

15/16/17/18-March-20

Australian Junior Beach Volleyball

Championships

(Coolangatta Beach, QLD)

20/21/22-March-20 Australian Beach Volleyball Schools Cup

(Coolangatta Beach, QLD)

8-May-20

(6-April-2020)

WAVL Junior League

(Nominations Close)

Begins 4-May-20 Australian Junior Volleyball Championships

Preseason Program

21/22-August-20

(31-July-20)

WA Schools Cup Year 11-12

(Nominations Close)

10/11/12-Sept-20

(7-August-20)

WA Schools Cup Year 7-10

(Nominations Close)

10-Oct-20 Club’s Conference and Awards Dinner

Begins 19-Oct-20 Australian Junior Beach Volleyball

Championships Preseason Program

15-Nov-20

(30-Oct-20)

Think Again High School Beach Cup Term 4

(Nominations Close)

October 2020 – April 2021 Alcohol. Think Again Beach Volleyball Tour

2. IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION

KEY DATES

2.1 Venue

Courts will be located at City Beach on the North Side of Clancy’s at 187 Challenger Parade, City

Beach. Inner City Beach (if required pending entry numbers) at 180 Charles St West Perth. Venue

layout map will be available on the day for court numbers.

DATE Term 1 Beach Schools Cup Term 4 Beach Schools Cup

25 February 2020 Close of Nominations and Teams lists

26 February 2020 Nomination invoices sent to Schools

28 February 2020 Deadline for changes to team lists

(Teams forfeit the nomination fee if

they pull out after this date)

3 March 2020 Deadline for payment of nomination

fees (Only financial teams will be

included in the fixtures)

4 March 2020 Fixtures released ($100 fine if a team

pulls out on this day or after)

8 March 2020 Think Again High School Beach Cup

30 October 2020 Close of Nominations and Teams lists

2 November 2020 Nomination invoices sent to Schools

5 November 2020 Deadline for changes to team lists

(Teams forfeit the nomination fee

if they pull out after this date)

10 November 2020 Deadline for payment of nomination

fees (Only financial teams will be

included in the fixtures)

11 November 2020 Fixtures released ($100 fine if a

team pulls out on this day or after)

15 November 2020 Think Again High School Beach

Cup

3. TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

3.1 NOMINATIONS

3.1.1. HOW TO NOMINATE

The tournament is open to all Western Australian schools. To nominate please complete the online

nomination form. If you have any issues with registration please contact juniors@vollyballwa.com.au.

ONLINE FORMS:

TERM 1 https://volleyballwa.fortix.net.au/?scForm&token=30d2b9d9667b7b2b21bfe3b184097983

TERM 4 https://volleyballwa.fortix.net.au/?scForm&token=6fa354d2256c5687dd14794911cdaddd

For those players that are not a current VWA member, membership is included in the nomination fee.

It is the player’s responsibility to read the ‘Volleyball WA Membership Agreement & Code of Conduct’

that is included in Appendix 6.1. This is also available on our website:

https://www.volleyballwa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/VWA-Membership-Agreement-Code-

of-Conduct.pdf

3.1.2. PAYMENT INFORMATION

Nomination fee: $105 per 4-a-side team, $80 per Pairs Open team. Schools will be invoiced following

the close of all nominations

Acceptable payment methods:

- Cheque to: Volleyball WA (include invoice number in the back of the cheque)

- Credit Card over the phone: 9228 8522 (3% surcharge)

- EFTPOS

- Direct Debit: BSB 066 106, ACC 902237

Individual teams that sign up for Schools Cup Beach cannot play in the tournament if they have not

paid for their team entry prior to the commencement of the event. Teams will need to present a receipt

of payment at the technical meeting or by an email to juniors@volleyballwa.com.au if this has not been

paid by the Tuesday before the tournament.

Deadline for payment: Term 1 – 3rd March 2020, Term 4 – 10th November 2020

3.1.3. LATE ENTRIES

NO LATE ENTRIES ARE GUARANTEED ACCEPTANCE. Late entries will only be accepted if it benefits

the competition draw (i.e. to replace a bye or another withdrawal).

Volleyball WA may need to refuse team nominations if it benefits the structure of the tournament.

Teams who nominate first will take preference if such a situation occurs. As a result VWA strongly

encourages schools to nominate early to avoid the possible removal of teams.

3.2 TEAM COMPOSITION

Pairs Open– Two players per team only. Both players must be the same gender. Players may play in one

team only.

4-a side – teams must start with 4 players on the court but may have substitute players. In the event of

an injury a team may start the game with three players. Players may play in one team only.

3.3 COMPETITION FORMAT

3.3.1. COMPETITION

The tournament is open to all schools, country associations and community teams that qualify for school

aged tournaments. (Athletes must currently be attending a secondary school). Athletes are only required

to be of school age and do not necessarily have to attend the same school to compete.

The 4-a-side competition will be divided by gender (Boys and Girls), year groups (7/8, 9/10 and 11/12

and grades (A and B). The Pairs Open competition will only be divided by gender (Boys and Girls).

All members of the School Team must play a minimum of 2 round robin games in order to qualify for

finals. Match Time – 5 minute warm up + 15 minute game. The game end will be signaled/announced.

One time out is allowed per game per team of 30 seconds. Substitutions may be made on a rotation

basis. Teams switch sides on court during the match, when the score reaches a multiple of 10 (for

example 4-6, or 13-7). This is to eliminate advantages caused by weather and court conditions.

3.3.2. GRADING

Volleyball WA will endeavor to grade teams according to their nomination. However, due to number of

entries merge of grades might be necessary.

3.3.3. VOLLEYBALL RULES

The competition will follow the FIVB (Federation Internationale de Volleyball) Official Volleyball Rules

2017-2020.

http://www.fivb.org/EN/BeachVolleyball/Document_Refereeing/FIVB-BeachVolleyball_Rules_2017-

2020-EN-v05.pdf

Net Heights: Girls - 2.24m

Boys year 7/8 – 2.24m

Boys - 2.43m

3.3.4. FORFIETS

If a team is not present 5 minutes into the start of the game it will be declared a forfeit.

3.3.5. MATCH FORMAT

3.3.6 FINALS FORMAT

Format Round 1 Round 2

4 teams G#1

1st vs 4th

G#2

2nd vs 3rd

GF

W G#1 vs W G#2

If a Division has more than one pool, then a cross over finals format will apply.

If a Division has more than two pools the finals format will be determined based on number of pools

and court availability. This will be determined by the VWA Schools and Junior Coordinator.

ROUND MATCHES

Matches will be rally point – i.e. points are scored off every rally

regardless of whether the team has the serve.

One set first to 40 points uncapped. The team with the most points

at the end of time wins. If teams are even at the end of the game the

next point wins – there are no draws.

Time limit: 15min Game

5min Warm-up

30 sec time out per game

SEMI FINALS

Matches will be rally point – i.e. points are scored off every rally

regardless of whether the team has the serve.

One set first to 40 points uncapped. The team with the most points

with a minimum two point advantage at the end of time wins. If teams

are even at the end of the game a lead of two points is required.

Game may go past time for this to occur.

Time limit: 15min Game

5min Warm-up

30 sec time out per game

GRAND FINALS

DIVISION A & B

Matches will be rally point, first to 30 points uncapped. A lead of two

points is required.

Untimed

30 sec time out per game

3.4 DUTY

All teams will be assigned “duty” during a tournament, this means providing a referee and scorer for

another game. If it is your first time on the beach and you are unsure about any of the duty

responsibilities, please let our tournament staff know.

We ask that all duties are taken seriously and completed professionally to ensure a high quality

competition for all players.

The top referee has the ultimate responsibility, but can take guidance from the scorer. Failure to provide

duty personnel will result in $50 penalty and loss of one point.

Duty teams must provide their own whistles for their referees.

It is the responsibility of the duty team to ensure that games start on time and ensure that all information

is accurately filled out and the scoresheet is signed off. Captains of the winning team are responsible

for returning the scoresheet to VWA Tournament Coordinator.

We request that the following hand signals are used:

Authorization to serve Ball in Ball out Ball touched Four hits

Reaching beyond net Net touch Replay Double contact End of set

3.5 POINTS SYSTEM

The following points system is in place to form the ladder of each division in order to select the teams

eligible for finals;

WIN LOSS FORFEIT

3 1 0

In the case of the teams being on equal points at the end of the Round Matches the following applies:

Sets ratio

If teams are tied on points, the order of ranking will be determined by Sets Ratio. The team with the

highest set ratio (to three decimal points) will be awarded the higher placing in the Round Matches:

Set ratio =

Sets won

Sets won + Sets lost

Point’s ratio

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 Matches:

Point ratio=

Points won

Points won + Points lost

(Please note: Only in complete or counting sets)

If teams have played an unequal amount of games the following applies first:

Win ratio

The team with the highest win ratio (to three decimal points) will be awarded the higher placing in the

Round Matches:

Win ratio =

Points won

Matches played

3.6 INJURIES AND INSURANCE

All personal accidents or injuries should be reported to the Tournament Coordinator on duty at the

venue. The Tournament Coordinator will complete an Injury Report Form for the injured participant that

will required to be submitted for any Insurance Claims. Please ensure that the player’s name is also on

the scoresheet as this will be needed as proof of participation. See Appendix Page 14.

Players must provide their own strapping etc. Ice will be available at the centre for new injuries only.

VWA recommends to schools to bring their own first aid qualified, trained staff.

The Volleyball Australia 2019/2020 National Insurance Program covers all players that are current VWA

members.

For those players nominated by the school issued with a ‘white membership’ this insurance will also

cover them in case of injury during this event. More details about the insurance and how to make a

claim can be found following this link:

https://sport.ajg.com.au/volleyball-australia/

For serious injuries please visit the closest Hospital:

Princess Margaret Hospital for Children

Address: Roberts Road, Subiaco, WA 6008 Phone: 08 9340 8222

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Address: Hospital Ave, Nedlands WA 6009 Phone: 08 6457 3333

4. DISPUTES, PROTESTS AND APPEALS

4.1 DISPUTES

In a case of a dispute between Schools and / or members, and / or Competition and Schools personnel

and officials, one or both of the parties of the dispute may request the VWA Executive Director to

commence proceedings as per the VWA Member Protection Policy Complaints Procedure.

4.2 PROTESTS AND APPEALS

The following Protests can occur;

• Protest during the game - a protest can be lodged regarding an incorrect rule interpretation

but not ball handling / opinion.

• Appeal post game – and appeal can be lodged in regard to a rejected protest.

4.3 PROCEDURE FOR LODGING A PROTEST DURING THE GAME

All protests will be resolved ‘on-the-spot’ by the VWA Tournament Coordinator.

The procedure to lodge a protest is as follows;

a) At the conclusion of the point either the Coach or the Team Captain may lodge a protest. The

protest must be lodged immediately and cannot be lodged retrospectively.

b) The 1st Referee will suspend play and call upon the Tournament Coordinator.

c) All protests must be resolved immediately by the Tournament Coordinator.

d) The result of the protest is final and the teams must recommence the match immediately.

If a team refuses to recommence the match, the team will forfeit the match and will be liable for the

forfeit penalties.

Should the protest be rejected by the VWA Tournament Coordinator, the team coach / captain that

lodged the protest will be sanctioned with a penalty.

Any decision made on the day by the VWA Tournament Coordinator is valid and a team / player in

breach of a rule should accept this decision and play on.

4.4 PROCEDURE FOR LODGING AN APPEAL

If a team / player feels the interpretation of a rule resulting in a rejected protest was incorrect they are

entitled to Appeal the decision.

The following procedure will apply;

1. The School representative must submit an appeal in writing (by email) to the VWA Schools and

Junior Development Coordinator (juniors@volleyballwa.com.au) by 5.00pm on the next working

day following the Round Matches.

2. The appeal should note the following information:

a. Situation outlined in detail

b. Tournament Coordinator’s ruling

c. The School’s interpretation of the rule

3. The VWA Beach Committee will respond to the School’s letter within three business days.

If the School representative wishes to protest the decision of the VWA Beach Committee the following

procedure applies;

a) The School representative applies by written submission to the VWA Executive Director.

b) The written submission must be within 24 hours of the decision reached by the VWA Beach

Committee. The written submission is to be accompanied by an Appeal fee payment of $150.00

(which will be returned to the School if the Appeal is successful, if the Appeal is unsuccessful

then the Appeal fee payment will be retained by VWA.)

c) If applicable the VWA Executive Director will forward the protest information to the VWA Board

of Management and / or consult any other person (s) that has the relevant expertise so as to

ensure that an informed decision is made.

d) The VWA Executive Directors / VWA Board (if applicable) decision is final.

5. FORCE MAJEURE

Force Majeure Event:

For the purpose of these regulations a Force Majeure Event includes but is not limited to any or all of

the following:

• Acts of God including flood, drought, earthquake, storm, cyclone, fire, explosion, epidemic; or

• War; or

• Terrorism; or

• Riot or civil disturbances; or

• Permanent injunction of any duty constituted court of competent jurisdiction; or

• Any fact, circumstances, matter or thing beyond the reasonable control of VWA.

A. If VWA is unable to perform, in whole or part in any obligation under these regulations of a

Force Majeure Event, VWA is relieved of that obligation under these regulations to the extent,

and the period it is unable to perform.

B. In addition to the above, VWA has no obligation to refund any individual or team fees paid if it

is unable to perform by reason of Force Majeure Event.

6. APPENDICES

6.1 VWA MEMBERSHIP AGRREMENT & CODE OF CONDUCT

All athletes, coaches, referees and participants are bound by the Volleyball WA code of conduct and

recognized in this event as a registered member.

• I hereby agree to the following terms & conditions upon participating in any Western Australian

Volleyball Association program, event and / or activity:

• As a registered member of Volleyball WA I undertake at all times to represent myself in a way

that will not bring myself, Volleyball WA, Volleyball Australia or the sport of volleyball as a whole into

disrepute.

• As a registered member of Volleyball WA I undertake to abide by the guidelines as included in

the Australian Volleyball and Volleyball WA Member Protection Policy and Codes of Conduct.

• As a registered member of Volleyball WA I agree to be bound by the Australian Volleyball Anti-

Doping policy and by the WADA (World Anti-Drug Agency) Anti-Doping policies as in force from time

to time.

• As a registered member of Volleyball WA I acknowledge that there are risks involved in playing

volleyball and agree to indemnify Volleyball WA and / or their volunteers and employees from liability

for any injury or loss suffered whilst participating in activities involving Volleyball WA and its affiliates

(VWA Clubs and Associations). I confirm that I am physically and mentally capable of playing volleyball.

• As a registered member of Volleyball WA I acknowledge that Volleyball WA will not be

responsible for any financial loss or damage or injury that I may incur whilst playing volleyball. I

understand that Volleyball WA has Personal Accident Insurance coverage for individual members whilst

participating in VWA sanctioned events. I understand that is my responsibility to ensure that I have

adequate additional insurance cover for all my personal needs.

• As a registered member of Volleyball WA I understand that my personal information will only

be used in accordance with the objects and purposes of Volleyball WA and in relation to its data-base.

I also acknowledge that my personal information will be passed on to Volleyball Australia as the peak

governing body for the sport in Australia.

• As a registered member of Volleyball WA I hereby authorise and grant VWA or their sanctioned

agents the right to use my name, voice, likeness and biographical material for the limited purposes of

publicising, promoting and advertising the program, and for filming, televising and broadcasting, web

casting, broadband and related IP/TCP internet presentations of the same.

• By accepting these terms and conditions I hereby give Volleyball WA permission to publish any

images (photographs / videos) taken of me on the Volleyball WA Website, Facebook or any other public

forum where the association decides to promote the image.

• By accepting these terms and conditions I hereby give Volleyball WA or their sanctioned agents

the right to make use and show, from time to time and at its discretion, motion pictures, live, taped or

filmed television and video footage through any medium including digital and internet protocols of the

player taken during the program without further compensation and hereby waive any right to such

compensation for player and their heirs.

• By accepting these terms and conditions (and the relevant Volleyball WA Rules and Regulation

and Competition By-Laws), I understand that this is an agreement between myself, Volleyball WA and

their sanctioned agents to abide to these terms, and that they may be subject to sanctions if they have

been found to be in breach of these Terms & Conditions.

• The term of this Agreement shall be a period of player’s membership duration.

6.2 INJURY REPORT FORM