Volleyball

Primary Competition Rules

• Tournament and Match Format

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  Competition Structure

  • Match Format: For Regions and Division match format, please consult the relevant page on the SSV website or contact the relevant Coordinator.
  • State Format: Split Round Robin, Cross-Over Semi Finals, Final.

  State Match Schedule

  • There will be a Pre-Championships Briefing for all teams prior to the first round of matches.
  • See the Volleyball Draw, on the SSV website, for the Match Schedule.

  State Match Format

  • All matches will be played as the best of three, rally point sets.
  • The first two sets will be played to 20 points with a two-point advantage.
  • The third set, if played, will be played to 15 points with a two-point advantage.
  • Timed Matches: 40 mins (+ 5 min warm up). All games are timed 40 minute matches and all sets count.
  • There will be no timeouts or substitutions in the last 5 minutes of each match.
  • If the match clock expires during a rally in the match, the rally must be played out and the point will be counted towards the team's score that won the rally.
  • In the instance where the match clock is finished, and the game is mid-set, the score will count as a set if the leading team has reached or surpassed 13 points and has a lead of 2 or more points, set 1-2, set 3 is 8 pts lead by 2.
  • If teams finish equal on sets, then the team with the highest combined total points won, will be the winners.
  • If points are the same the game is a draw.
  • If external interference causes the rally to be stopped, it must be replayed.
  • For Finals where there must be a result (Semi Finals & Medal Games):
  • If teams finish equal on sets, the team with the highest combined total points win.
  • If the total points are equal, then a golden point will be played (served by the team who won the last point).
  • Prior to the start of each set, coaches must provide the scorers with names, numbers and positions of players in the starting line-up.
  • Rules relating to the number of substitutes and the manner of making same will be enforced.

• Results Determination

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  State Round Robin Winner

  • Points will be allocated for Round Robin matches as follows: 4 points for a win, 2 points for a draw and 0 for a loss.
  • If, at the end of the round robin, two teams are equal on matches won, then the winner of their face-to-face match will be declared the winner.
  • If more than two teams are equal on matches won, then the winner will be determined by set percentage (sets for / sets for + sets against) against the other tied teams, then on points percentage (points for / points for + points against) against the other tied teams.

• General Rules and Conditions

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  Conditions

  • See the School Sport Victoria's 'General Conditions of Competition'. All players, teachers, spectators and officials are bound by the 'SSV Codes of Conduct' and the 'Participant Behaviour Policy'.
  • A girl cannot play in a girls' team and a boys/mixed team in the same sport.
  • The level of competition chosen by a student at Division level remains binding through to Region and State levels.

  Team Size

  • A maximum of fifteen (15) players may be used in one day.
  • Six (6) players are to be named for each game.
  • Teams may nominate a libero player for each set and still have 12 substitutions to choose from (12 subs can be made).
  • Only fifteen (15) SSV medallions plus one (1) for the team coach will be awarded to placegetters.
  • Extra medallions will not be available.

• Playing Rules and Net Heights

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  Volleyball is conducted under the FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) rules, unless otherwise stated.

  Category / Division	Net Height
  Senior Boys	2.43 m
  Intermediate Boys	2.35 m
  Year 8 Boys	2.24 m
  Year 7 Boys	2.10 m
  Senior Girls	2.24 m
  Intermediate Girls	2.15 m
  Year 7 & 8 Girls	2.10 m

• Officials, Duty and Dress Requirements

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  Officials

  • First referees will be provided at the State Final.

  Duty Requirements

  • All participating teams will be assigned match duties during the day.
  • Duty teams are required to provide:
  • The second (net) referee; with a whistle.
  • Two competent scorers.
  • Two lines-people.
  • Teams have 'duty' during their 'byes' so that 'duty' can be carried out by team members.
  • Duty - Finals:
  • Non-finalists will be required to carry out duty in the Semi-Finals.
  • Losing semi-finalists will be required to carry out duty in the Final.

  Dress

  • All team members must be attired in uniform shirts and uniform shorts.
  • Shirts must have clearly visible numbers on both the front and back.
  • A libero, if used, must wear a contrasting shirt.
  • For each player incorrectly dressed the side will be penalised one point per set.

• Penalties and Equipment Requirements

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  Lateness Penalty

  • If a team is late for the start of their match for reasons beyond their control and the team communicates with the convener, then the convener will try to accommodate the team as best he/she can.
  • If a team is 10 min late without notice or communication or in the convener's opinion their lateness makes the draw impracticable, then they will forfeit the first set 20-0.
  • This continues for each 10 min.

  Equipment to Bring

  Each team is to provide:

  • One match leather volleyball.
  • Match balls (Mikasa V200W) for the State Finals will be provided; teams will need to provide their own practice balls.
  • A towel.
  • First Aid Kit: A first aid kit - Competing schools are responsible for ensuring that reasonable provision is made for the treatment of injuries. All schools participating in SSV Team Sports final are required to bring their own applicable first aid kit (appropriate to the location as there is potential for sporting activities to be some distance away from emergency services) - For more detailed information: First Aid for Students & Staff & First Aid Kit Contents Checklist.
  • Sports Tape: Sports Tape must be supplied by the student/competing team. Strapping for injury prevention as required must be performed by the student/competing team. NB. The First Aid Responder attending the state finals are not permitted to perform strapping.
  • Reminder: Teams will be assigned match duties during the day. Please check with the Convener upon arrival (see above).
  • Team Sheet Notice: NOTE: An up-to-date team sheet must be handed to the convener on the day of competition. This team sheet must include players' uniform numbers.