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AUSTRALIAN VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

Regulations 2015

Australian Volleyball League - League Regulations 2015 Page 2

Contents PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................. 4

1.1 COMPETITION & EVENTS MANAGER ....................................................................................... 4 1.2 ORGANISING COMMITTEE ........................................................................................................ 4 1.3 AUSTRALIAN VOLLEYBALL REFEREES COMMISSION (AVRC) .............................................. 4 1.4 AVRC NATIONAL TECHNICAL DELEGATE ................................................................................ 4 1.5 CONTROL COMMITTEE ............................................................................................................. 4 1.6 HOSTING COMMITTEE ............................................................................................................... 4

FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS ............................................................................................................... 5 1.7 LEAGUE COSTS ......................................................................................................................... 5 1.8 HOSTS COSTS ............................................................................................................................ 5 1.9 LEAGUE INCOME OPPORTUNITIES .......................................................................................... 5

COMPETITION VENUES ......................................................................................................................... 6 1.10 HOSTING CHECKLIST .............................................................................................................. 6 1.11 GAME TIMES ............................................................................................................................. 7 1.12 FLAGS AND SIGNAGE .............................................................................................................. 7

TEAMS RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE .......................................................................................................... 7 1.13 ELIGIBILITY OF TEAMS ............................................................................................................ 7 1.14 REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS AND TEAM OFFICIALS ........................................................... 7 1.15 COMPOSITION OF PLAYING TEAM ......................................................................................... 7 1.16 INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS ..................................................................................................... 8 1.17 INVITATIONAL TEAMS .............................................................................................................. 8 1.18 PLAYERS IN INTERNATIONAL TEAMS .................................................................................... 8 1.19 CLUB TRANSFERS ................................................................................................................... 8 1.20 ELIGIBILITY FOR FINALS ......................................................................................................... 9 1.21 COACHING REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 9 1.22 MEDIA REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................... 9 1.23 FIRST AID ................................................................................................................................ 10

PRE-LEAGUE MEETINGS ............................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. 1.24 GENERAL TECHNICAL MEETING ............................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

LEAGUE FORMAT ................................................................................................................................ 10 1.25 CONSTRUCTING THE DRAW ................................................................................................. 10

TEAM RANKING SYSTEM DURING THE LEAGUE .............................................................................. 10 1.26 RANKING BY POINTS OBTAINED .......................................................................................... 10 1.27 IN THE CASE OF EQUAL VICTORIES .................................................................................... 10 1.28 IN THE CASE OF EQUAL POINTS .......................................................................................... 10

MATCH CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................... 11 1.29 MATCH RULES ........................................................................................................................ 11 1.30 NET HEIGHTS ......................................................................................................................... 11 1.31 PROTEST RESOLUTION ........................................................................................................ 11

TEAM OBLIGATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 11 1.32 PLAYING COMMITMENT ........................................................................................................ 11 1.33 TEAM NAMES & BRANDING ................................................................................................... 11 1.34 UNIFORMS .............................................................................................................................. 11 1.35 TEAM EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................. 12

OFFICIALS ............................................................................................................................................ 12 AWARDS ............................................................................................................................................... 12

1.36 TEAM AWARDS ....................................................................................................................... 12 1.37 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS ............................................................................................................. 13

AVL SERIES SERVICES ....................................................................................................................... 13 1.38 MEDICAL SERVICES .............................................................................................................. 13 1.39 OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER .................................................................................................. 13

LEAGUE POLICIES ............................................................................................................................... 13 1.40 ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ..................................................................................................... 13 1.41 DRUG POLICY ......................................................................................................................... 13


1.42 BLOOD..................................................................................................................................... 14 1.43 PLAYER AND TEAM OFFICIAL CONDUCT ............................................................................ 14 1.44 CHILD PROTECTION .............................................................................................................. 14

SANCTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 14 1.45 FAILURE TO ATTEND MEETINGS .......................................................................................... 14 1.46 PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT OF FEES ............................................................................ 14

APPENDIX A – Critical Dates ............................................................................................................... 15 APPENDIX B – Costs ............................................................................................................................ 16 APPENDIX C – Hosting Checklist ........................................................................................................ 17 APPENDIX D – O-2 Form ...................................................................................................................... 20 APPENDIX E – Certificate of Clearance .............................................................................................. 21 APPENDIX F – Match Playing Protocol ............................................................................................... 22 APPENDIX G – Protest Resolution Procedure .................................................................................... 23 APPENDIX H – Draw ............................................................................................................................. 25 APPENDIX I – Media Release Template .............................................................................................. 26 APPENDIX J – Sponsorship Declaration Form ................................................................................... 27 APPENDIX K – O-2bis Form ................................................................................................................. 28


PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 COMPETITION & EVENTS MANAGER

The Volleyball Australia (VA) Events Manager – Open (EMO) is responsible for the delivery of all facets of the AVL Series Including, but not limited to marketing, media, developing competition collateral, operations, competition logistics, assists hosts with venue requirements, delivery of finals and administration.

1.2 ORGANISING COMMITTEE

VA will establish the AVL Organising Committee to assist the EMO with the planning and delivery of the AVL Series.

1.3 AUSTRALIAN VOLLEYBALL REFEREES COMMISSION (AVRC)

The AVRC is responsible for:

appointing a National Technical Delegate (NTD) for each round and the Finals;

providing guidance to the NTD regarding the training, selection and continuous improvement of the local Technical Delegates and AVL Officials; and

monitor the performance of the NTD.

Appointing the AVRC state representative who will be responsible for recruiting referees to an event and developing the draft referee draw.

1.4 AVRC NATIONAL TECHNICAL DELEGATE

The NTD will be available by phone during the entire weekend (9am to 10pm) and is responsible for:

post match protests and during the finals “on the Spot” protests.; approving the officials’ roster for each round; and

monitoring the performance of the local Technical Delegates.

make contact with clubs to determine who the LTD will be for each round

The NTD will act as the rules of the game member of the Control Committee. During the rounds, an NTD will be available by phone to handle post match protests for the duration of the round. During finals games, an NTD will be available to monitor the preparation and protocols for the game, and handle the on-the-spot protests during the game.

1.5 CONTROL COMMITTEE

The Control Committee is the highest authority during each round, with the powers of VA. It exists from the commencement of a round, until the conclusion of the final match of the round. The Control Committee for each game consists of the EMO, who shall be the chairperson, the NTD, and the chairman of the relevant hosting committee who may be the only person geographically located at the game. The Control Committee is responsible for the adherence to the VA Constitution, AVL Regulations and the FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2015-2016. During the finals, is responsible for hearing and resolution of disputes not able to be resolved by the on-the-spot protest resolution procedure (clause 8.3), i.e. disputes not related to the FIVB Official Volleyball Rules.

1.6 HOSTING COMMITTEE

The Hosting Committee is responsible for preparing, promoting and delivering the round in accordance with the standards set in this document (including post-match requirements).


The Hosting Committee shall include at least the following positions:

Chairperson

Operations Manager

Media Manager

FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS

1.7 LEAGUE COSTS

The entry fees are provided in Appendix C and payment schedule is provided in Appendix A. Entry Fee Inclusions The following will be included as part of the entry fee into the competition:

AVL Collateral (marketing, media, posters, programs, venue signage incl. freight costs);

content management (Facebook, website, team pages, player profiles, live scores etc.);

provision of the NTD, local Technical Delegates and match officials (1st, 2nd, scorer and 2 lines-people);

complete Finals Series preparation, promotion and delivery including venue hire, live streaming with announcer(s) and live scores, and provision of first aid, officials, ushers, ball people, floor moppers and courtside announcers;

medals (Gold, Silver and Bronze), AVL Champions trophy and All-Star/MVP plaques ; and

minimum 3 x Mikasa MVA200 balls per team.

Exclusions The following is not included as part of the entry fees:

the provision of a first aid person at rounds;

team transport to and at rounds and finals series;

team accommodation at rounds and the final series;

venue hire at rounds;

other hosting staff at rounds including hosting committee members, ushers, ball people, floor moppers, courtside announcer(s) and photographer(s).

Finals Levy Victorian based teams will be charged a Finals Levy in addition to the Entry Fee (Appendix B).

1.8 HOSTS COSTS

The Home Team will meet the cost of providing all equipment and services required for the delivery of the round. See Appendix C (Hosting Checklist).

1.9 LEAGUE INCOME OPPORTUNITIES

Entry Fees 100% of proceeds from ticketing will remain with the Host. It is recommended that Hosts charge the following entry fees:

$10 for a Women’s and Men’s double


school children and concession Free

Fundraising 100% of proceeds from fundraising activities will remain with the Host.

Sponsorship 100% of proceeds from sponsorship monies obtained by the Host will remain with the Host. AVL teams are to seek approval from VA for all sponsorships of teams competing in the Australian Volleyball League by completing the AVL Sponsorship Declaration Form (Appendix J) All AVL teams must register their proposed team sponsorships to VA for approval at minimum at least 4 weeks before the start of the season. If any conflict (potential or real) arises between any proposed team sponsorship and VA and its values or sponsors, then VA will, in all good faith, attempt to work with the team and their proposed sponsor/s to attempt to find a resolution satisfactory to all parties. However ultimately, if no such solution can be found, VA maintains the right to reject sponsorship requests on the following grounds; • If the AVL teams sponsorship conflicts with an existing AVL sponsor. • If the AVL teams sponsorship prohibits VA from securing an AVL sponsor in the same industry

category. • If the AVL team sponsor operates in an industry category which VA deems unacceptable • If the AVL team sponsor is judged by VA as having the likelihood of bringing VA and the AVL

brand into disrepute. Sponsorship monies obtained by VA (or its agent) for the League remain with VA. If a substantial sponsor is secured, flights and accommodation for the final series may be subsidised or prize money may be offered.

COMPETITION VENUES

Venues and locations of the League need to be approved by VA in consultation with LTD. Venues can be in regional communities. The Host is responsible for the booking and payment of venue hire for rounds. All proposed venues must be sent to VA by the date set in Appendix A in accordance with Section 1.10 and Appendix C to allow time for approval/ change. VA is the host for the finals series.

1.10 HOSTING CHECKLIST

The overriding consideration regarding the selection and preparation of competition venues and the delivery of rounds is the optimal provision of a cost-effective, professional product for the teams, officials, spectators and viewers. The Hosting Checklist is provided at Appendix C. The following should be provided:

free parking space for both cars and buses;

a canteen, or suitable outlet, for the selling of refreshments.

minimum free zone of 3m;

minimum free space of 7m above the playing surface;

elevated seating for 300 spectators;

minimum of 700 lux lighting; and


changing rooms/area for teams

If these cannot be provided, the Hosting Committee should advise relevant parties of any alternative arrangements or restrictions at least 6 months prior to the round.

1.11 GAME TIMES

To facilitate travel arrangements for away teams while optimising spectator/viewer attendance, recommended game times are:

Saturday 3pm Women

Saturday 5pm Men

Saturday 7pm Post Match BBQ/Function

Sunday 11am Women

Sunday 1pm Men

It is preferred that these times be maintained to assist with establishing routines and assist with planning, promotion and marketing. It is acknowledged that these times may need to be altered due to local requirements. Timing changes must be approved by the EMO prior to finalisation of the program.

1.12 FLAGS AND SIGNAGE

AVL and VA signage will be displayed in all competition areas and entry areas to the playing facility.

TEAMS RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE

1.13 ELIGIBILITY OF TEAMS

The Australian Volleyball League is reserved for the entities that have been invited to participate by Volleyball Australia. The schedule for submissions is provided in Appendix A.

1.14 REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS AND TEAM OFFICIALS

All Players and Team Officials participating in the League must be current Full or U19 registered members of their state association. International transfers will be subject to VA approval prior to registration. Up to two marque players will be considered. Registration information must be listed on the AVL 0-2 form.

1.15 COMPOSITION OF PLAYING TEAM

For the AVL Minor Rounds and the Finals, a maximum of 14 players is allowed on O-2bis. For the AVL up to 14 players may be recorded on the score sheet and play in the match. The maximum five staff members on the bench (including the coach) are chosen by the coach him/herself but must be listed on the score sheet, and be registered on the O-2bis. All players are allowed to sit either on the bench or to stand in the reserved player’s area. The playing team must be selected from the official O-2 Form (Appendix D) and be provided to the local Technical Delegate and/or first referee one hour prior to the advertised game start time using the approved O-2bis Form (Appendix K).


1.15.1 LIBERO PLAYER

The coach can change the Libero(s) between each match. He must inform the Referee not later than one hour before the match if he wishes to do so. On scoresheet and on the bench: 14 players 14 players: 12 regular players + 2 liberos 13 players: 12 regular players + 1 - 2 liberos 12 players: 12 regular players + 0 - 2 libero

1.16 INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS

All players in the League must have Australia as their volleyball country of origin. If any player has played internationally within the preceding 2 years or has a different nation as their volleyball country of origin, teams must notify VA prior to round 1. VA will need to process these players through the International Player Transfer procedure for these players to be eligible for participation. If teams do not notify VA of international players, they will be liable for any fines incurred by FIVB or international federations.

1.17 INVITATIONAL TEAMS

Invitational Teams will be allowed to participate in the Australian Volleyball League. Invitational teams will be permitted into the draw upon authorisation by VA.

At the discretion of VA, matches involving invitational teams may or may not contribute to the points ladder or competition rankings for AVL Men’s and Women’s Series teams. VA will confirm the status of the invitation to all participating clubs prior to the season commencement.

1.18 PLAYERS IN INTERNATIONAL TEAMS

VA assumes responsibility to ensure that any international teams and players playing in the AVL by invitation are doing so with the sanction of their National Federations and FIVB. Sanctions from National Federations are to be sent to the VA office prior to the commencement of round 1.

1.19 CLUB TRANSFERS

Any person registered as a playing member of an AVL Club including from the prior season, must first obtain a Certificate of Clearance (Appendix E) from the AVL Club in which they are registered, before being eligible to compete as a member of another AVL Club. For example, a player registered with the WA Pearls must obtain a Certificate of Clearance from the WA Pearls before being eligible to compete for Canberra Heat.

Any AVL Club receiving an application for a “Certificate of Clearance” must immediately confirm receipt to the applicant, then consider the application and inform the applicant in writing of the outcome within fourteen (14) days. If a decision is not made within the 14 day period, the application will be deemed approved.

Once a player has transferred to another AVL Club for the current AVL, no other transfers can be approved for that player for the remainder of the League season (i.e. a player may transfer only once per season).

The “Certificate of Clearance” must specify any mutually agreed conditions of transfer such as specified period, specified competitions and transfer fees.

Should any AVL Club refuse to grant a Certificate of Clearance, the applicant or their proposed AVL Club, will have the right of appeal to VA. VA is empowered to ratify or veto the decisions of AVL Clubs in regard to all interclub transfers.

Approved clearances must accompany the AVL 0-2 Form.


Failure to comply with the club transfer regulations will result in the team forfeiting each match in which the ineligible player had participated in and incurring any penalties as outlined in clause 1.20 of these regulations.

1.20 FORFEIT

Teams who play in the AVL will be subject to comply with these regulations. Failure to do so may result in the forfeit of a match, fine of $1000 payable to VA, a fine payable to the opposition to cover costs incurred on forfeited matches (no more than $5000, determined by VA in consultation with the opposition) and loss of 1 premiership point. Teams may be subject to forfeiting matches for, including but not limited to, the following reasons:

- Participation of an ineligible player - Match truancy - Non-compliance with league fees and due dates

Matches will be deemed a forfeit at the discretion of VA in consultation with the NTD and the Organising Committee.

1.21 ELIGIBILITY FOR FINALS

Any player nominated on AVL 0-2 Form at the closing date (see Appendix A) is eligible to participate in the Finals, regardless of the number of matches played during the competition season.

1.22 COACHING REQUIREMENTS

Coaches appointed to the AVL Series must either be accredited to a minimum of a Level 2 Australian Volleyball Coach or presently be undertaking to achieve the requirements for a Level 2 accreditation. Coaches are subject to the codes of conduct and sanctions set out in clause 1.44.

1.23 MEDIA REQUIREMENTS

A media release including a minimum of 6 photos (FREE OF ANY RIGHTS) needs to be emailed to [email protected] no later than 24 hours after each game from both the visiting and the home team. (Template in Appendix I) A match report (including at least one photo) must be uploaded to the AVL Facebook page within 24 hours of each game by the Hosting Committee. This report will contain the following: Division & match (e.g. 2014 Women’s AVL Game 3) Brief background on teams so far this season (1-2 sentences) Overview of the match (e.g. It was a tense start to the game with both teams trading very closely taking the score up

to 16-16; then with the score at 16-17 it was J. Smith’s turn to serve. With some great pressure from the service line a big blocking line up AUS stretched the lead out to 20-16. F. Jones then followed up with another patch of good serving and AUS were able push away from CAN and took out the first set 25-19. The second and third set followed in a similar fashion with close starts to the sets, but AUS powering through to close out the sets. In the end it was a tight game but AUS came out on top, securing the 3-0 victory (25-19, 25-20, 25-22).) Video footage in one continuous file per game shall be uploaded into AVL TV within 24 hours after each game by the Hosting Committee. The title of the file should be “YYMMDD 20xx M/WAVL Home Team v Away Team G1/2”. VA will upload content to the web site within 24 hours of receipt.

mailto:[email protected]


1.24 FIRST AID

The host must ensure a person with a current first aid certificate is available at the venue with a first aid kit and ice. They must also be clearly identified to the LTD and first referee prior to the match.

LEAGUE FORMAT

1.25 CONSTRUCTING THE DRAW

The draw and match schedule will be prepared having consideration to national and international volleyball events, State Leagues, hosting requests, other national sporting activities around Australia, teams’ opportunities to host feature matches, the participation of invitational teams and opportunities for the host team to be involved in promotional activities. Please see Appendix H for the Draw.

TEAM RANKING SYSTEM DURING THE LEAGUE

1.26 RANKING BY POINTS OBTAINED

The ranking of teams is determined by the number of victories (match won, match lost) among teams of the same conference or pool. The final ranking of all teams at the conclusion of the preliminary rounds will determine the match schedule for the Finals Series, which includes semi-finals and Bronze/Gold Medal Playoffs, teams.

1.27 IN THE CASE OF EQUAL VICTORIES

In case of equality in the number of victories (match won, match lost) by the points gained by each team per match as follows:

Match won 3-0; 3-1 3 points

Match won 3-2 2 points

Match lost 2-3 1 point

Match lost 0-3; 1-3 0 points

Match forfeited -1 points (25-0;25-0;25-0)

1.28 IN THE CASE OF EQUAL POINTS

Set Quotient In the case of equality in the number of matches won by two or more teams, they will be classified in descending order by the quotient resulting from the division of the number of all sets won by the number of all sets lost. Points Quotient If the tie persists as per the set quotient the teams will be classified in descending order by the quotient resulting from the division of all points scored by the total of points lost during all sets. Last Match & New Classification


If the tie continues as per the point quotient between two teams, the priority will be given to the team that won the last match between them. When the tie in point quotient is between three or more teams, a new classification of these teams in the terms of victory, set quotient and points quotient will be made taking into consideration only the matches in which they played each other.

MATCH CONDITIONS

1.29 MATCH RULES

All matches will be played according to FIVB Official Volleyball Rules of the Game 2015-2016.

The AVRC can provide advice on any new rules or interpretations if requested.

1.30 NET HEIGHTS

The net will be set at 2.43m for the men, and the net will be set at 2.24m for the women.

1.31 PROTEST RESOLUTION

Protests will be resolved according to the "On the Spot”/Post Match Protest process (Appendix G). Any subsequent protest that requires consideration by the AVL Control Committee must be submitted in writing within one hour of the completion of the match and be accompanied by a $300 administration fee. Protests will be resolved by the AVL Control Committee within one hour of the completion of match. If the protest is upheld, $250 of the submission fee will be returned to the protester. If the protest is denied or withdrawn the administration fee is not returned.

TEAM OBLIGATIONS

1.32 PLAYING COMMITMENT

A team will be regarded as unable to fulfil its playing commitment, if it cannot field a minimum of eight (8) players for any match during the League. Exceptions may be made where clear evidence of injury during the round is presented to the EMO. A fine of $500 will be incurred for teams who field less than 8 players who have not received exemption.

1.33 TEAM NAMES & BRANDING

The following should be provided to the EMO by the dates in Appendix A:

Full team name and any agreed anagrams (max three letters) or abbreviated names

Club/team logo (hi-res .jpg and .gif versions)

specific team branding requirements

team website address

VA requires the following minimum branding elements be met on all uniforms. The AVL logo is to be displayed on the front left chest or sleeve of the playing shirt (no smaller than 5.5cm x 9cm). Any teams getting new uniforms please contact the EMO, and an AVL digital graphic can be provided, to be printed on at the same time. Team staff must also have the appropriate AVL branding when appearing on the team bench. AVL branding on team tracksuits and training shirts is optional, however, branding as per above is recommended. Waivers for the old logo can be requested.

1.34 UNIFORMS


All teams are required to provide the EMO with a digital photo of their captain’s playing jersey (all versions), the Libero playing jersey and the team shorts for approval upon submission of the 0-2 form. Any action required to remediate any of these items is to be taken by the offending teams prior to the General Technical Meeting. Playing numbers from 1-20 are allowed. Players must retain the same playing number throughout the event, including when changing jersey. Uniform rules as stipulated will be applied, therefore all playing uniforms during a match will be consistent. Unless otherwise mutually agreed, for the first game of a round the Home team will wear their light uniform and the Away team will wear their dark uniform. For the second game of the round, the Home team will wear their dark uniform and the Away team will wear their light uniform. Provision will be made for Libero players to wear contrasting shirts, as per the FIVB Official Rules of the Game 2015-2016. The Libero shirt will carry the player’s number. Shorts will match the team uniform. Playing shirts, and team management shirts, must display the AVL logo. They must be identical in placement for all players.

Uniform violations notified by the head of the hosting committee or the manager of the visiting team will result in a $100 fine per violation, payable to VA by the team prior to the next round.

1.35 TEAM EQUIPMENT

The Host will provide warm-up balls for both teams. All other team equipment including water bottles, carriers and hand towels will be provided by each team.

OFFICIALS

The Local Technical Delegate (LTD) will use its best endeavours to appoint officials to all matches as follows:

First Referees National AA standard or above

Second Referee s National AA standard or above

Scorers National A standard or above

Lines People State standard or above

Where it is not possible to provide referees with a National AA or above accreditation, the LTD will appoint referees whom it considers competent to officiate at the AVL level. VA will provide all officials for finals.

AWARDS

1.36 TEAM AWARDS

A Team Trophy is awarded to the champion team as well as gold medals to the players and officials.

Silver and bronze medals are presented to those players and officials in the teams finishing second and third respectively. Medals will only be awarded to the players and officials who are on the O-2bis for Finals matches.


1.37 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

All Star Seven (7) awards will be presented to best performing athletes throughout the season as follows:

Most Valuable Player (MVP)

Best Server

Best Receiver

Best Setter

Best Attacker

Best Blocker

Best Libero

The All Star Seven, excluding the Best Setter and MVP, will be determined based on the published League statistics and tables. In the case of the Best Setter and MVP, each Head Coach will submit a 3-2-1 vote to the EMO after the main season. All Star Seven (7) will be presented as part of the Finals presentations. Any player who is suspended due to accumulation of sanctions or direct suspension will be ineligible to receive this award.

AVL SERIES SERVICES

1.38 MEDICAL SERVICES

The local hospital must be informed of the dates and times of the League. The Host State, for the duration of the League will appoint a local Sports Medicine Doctor or Clinic. VA must be provided with contact numbers and addresses for notification to attending teams. The host will also have to provide blood kits for each game.

Participating teams may choose to bring a physiotherapist to the League. If this is the case the team should inform the Host who will attempt to provide a suitable space within the venue for the physiotherapist to work.

1.39 OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Host States are required to appoint Official Photographers for each round. The photos provided to VA will be FREE OF ANY RIGHTS.

LEAGUE POLICIES

1.40 ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

League Players, Coaches and Referees are not permitted to drink alcohol whilst inside the League venues, and in uniform.

Failure to comply will result in a 24 hour ejection from the venue.

1.41 DRUG POLICY

VA will not tolerate the taking of banned or illegal substances.

VA Anti-Doping Policy is applicable at this League. A condition of nomination is that all athletes accept this policy of random drug testing. The policy must be downloaded from the VA website and an endorsement of the players to its terms required on submission of the AVL 0-2 form. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in the athlete being ejected from the league and forfeiture of matches.

Download a copy of the Anti-Doping Policy at http://volleyballaustralia.org/index.php/about-us/corporate-documents/policies

http://volleyballaustralia.org/index.php/about-us/corporate-documents/policies


1.42 BLOOD

VA endorses the Australian Sports Medicine Federation Infectious Diseases Policy. Matches will not proceed if there is a bleeding player or blood evident on equipment or the Field of Play. Should bleeding occur, the player will be immediately removed from the game and will not be permitted to return to the court until there is no evidence of blood or bleeding on the player or the court. The player is removed from the game by any substitute player (excl. Libero) and must be recorded in the “Remarks” area of the scoresheet. This will not be treated as one of the team substitutions. Once the removed player is ready to return to the court, they should immediately replace the player that took their place, this is again recorded in the “Remarks” area of the scoresheet.

1.43 PLAYER AND TEAM OFFICIAL CONDUCT

Should a player, coach or team official incur an “Expulsion” or “Disqualification” during the course of the League, they will be immediately suspended for their team’s next scheduled match. Suspension means that the offender cannot be an official team member, i.e. present on the team bench, or within the field of play, in any capacity for the duration of the applicable match. In the case of a disqualification the AVL Control Committee will rule on any further suspensions/penalties to be imposed on a case by case basis.

1.44 CHILD PROTECTION

Where teams comprise members under the age of 18 years, at least one travelling adult team member must comply with the “VA Member Protection Policy” and all relevant State Child Protection Legislation, providing evidence of compliance with State child protection legislation. VA Member Protection Officer can provide additional information on request.

SANCTIONS

1.45 FAILURE TO ATTEND MEETINGS

All Coaches and Captains must read all relevant League documents to ensure all regulations, rules and league information is understood by all parties. A $100 fine per team representative will be imposed on the team for non-compliance.

1.46 PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT OF FEES & DOCUMENT DEADLINES

A penalty of $300 will apply if teams do not adhere to the payment and documentation deadlines; this includes entry fee, O-2 forms, player transfers etc. An extension may be sought in writing to VA. Applications for extensions must be received prior to the payment deadline.


APPENDIX A – Critical Dates

CRITICAL DATES

ACTION RESPONSIBILITY DUE DATE

Team names and branding submitted to the VA All Teams 7 Sep 2015

Final confirmation of hosting venues VA All Teams 7 Sep 2015

AVL O-2 Forms submitted to VA All interested Teams 7 Sep 2015

Team entry fees payable All Teams 18 Sep 2015

Player Profiles, Team photos and player headshots to be submitted to VA

All Teams 18 Sep 2015

Late Fees apply for O-2 forms ($200 penalty) All Teams 2 Oct 2015

League Official Starting Date VA 10 Oct 2015

Final additions/alterations to AVL 0-2 Forms accepted

Prior to Round 5

All Teams 7 Nov 2015

Finals VA 5-6 Dec 2015

2016 Expression of interest due All Teams 5 Dec 2015

2016 Draft Draw Released VA 29 Jan 2016

2016 Draw Released VA 25 Mar 2016

APPENDIX B – Costs

Entry Fee The entry fee for the 2015 AVL is set at $1500 (inc GST). There will be no equalisation in 2015. Finals Subsidisation Fee Victorian-based finalist teams are required to assist in the hosting of the League finals. This assistance is either in the form of staff/volunteers to assist in the set up and delivery of the finals event (as advised by VA) or in the form of a $500 subsidy per team. These clubs will be required to supply the following (if both Victorian clubs make the finals then the duties can be divided amongst the 2 clubs):

- Ball Retrievers & Court Moppers x15 - Commentators x2 - Set up crew x5 (must be available on 4th Dec from 8am) - Administration assistant x1 - Ticketing/ushers x8


APPENDIX C – Hosting Checklist

AVL SERIES HOSTING CONSIDERATIONS

REQUIREMENTS STATUS

PROGRAMS

Finalise and print programs using VA supplied template, team lists and team logos. Include all team names from O-2.

TEAM & OFFICIALS AMENITIES Suitable team and officials amenities, lockable

ENTRY/EXIT Free parking access and location Welcome desk/chair/personnel for door takings, programs, information etc. Team names need to be provided to Centre management, if required, to waive any entry fees Playing courts easily located or with extra signage directing teams to playing courts be needed

PRE-GAME WARM-UP AREA Contact name and number at venue for visiting officials and teams Location of warm-up area to match court Access to ice machine, first aid and/or assistance in case of incident

FIELD OF PLAY National quality volleyball equipment inspected, tested and replacements readily available if damaged Referee stands adjustable and padded. Functioning manual (flipper) visible to referee & electronic scoreboards, visible to spectators, teams & announcers. Line marking, in accordance with Diagram 1b of the FIVB Official Rules of the Game 2015-2016, complete before teams arrive. If any other obvious court markings conflict significantly with volleyball marking, enquire about removal and re-laying after weekend. Access to court mop/towels, first aid facilities Scorers bench with three chairs


REQUIREMENTS STATUS

Team benches with 12 chairs each Three tables and six chairs at end of court for staff and teams to set up laptops for recording match statistics, live scoring, live streaming and scouting. Access to power points essential. Access to WIFI and/or wired network highly desirable. Australian flag available courtside for pre-match protocol Pack down expectations of venue for each day

SIGNAGE Free zone and playing zone signage Team sponsor signage to be set up in competition area Restriction on affixing posters/banners to doors/windows/walls, placing corflute’s etc. Erect banners outside the venue

ANNOUNCERS PA system available, accessible courtside for announcers including microphone, IPod/mp3 player, auxiliary, speakers, desk and chairs (in sight line of scorer bench or electronic scoreboard) (confirm access early Friday afternoon to test) National Anthem to be played at the first games (Men’s & Women’s) of the round – PA to be tested 2 hours prior to protocol. Australian flag to be hung preferably on the side of the court on scorers bench side and 4 volunteers to hold flag courtside for anthem protocol.

REFEREES The AVRC has already sourced all officials for the weekend.

PROMOTION Posters in the venue the week prior to the event if possible Posters in state league venues Club and State Association websites, Facebook etc. Promote free entry to school students including athlete visits

Contact media agencies prior to weekend Press releases and radio interviews with coach/athletes


REQUIREMENTS STATUS

SPECTATOR AREAS Access to VIP seating Access to general admission

OTHER Canteen open and manned Host members or volunteers on site to help across weekend


APPENDIX D – O-2 Form

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APPENDIX E – Certificate of Clearance

TRANSFER OF AVL CLUB REGISTRATION

I, hereby apply to have my AVL Club registration

(Print Player Name)

transferred from the AVL Club

to the AVL Club

Signature of Player <Guardian (if under 18 years of age)> Date

1. Any mutually agreed conditions relating to this clearance must be outlined below. 2. Any AVL Club receiving an application for a “Certificate of Clearance” must immediately confirm receipt of the

application to the AVL Club and the Applicant. 3. Any AVL Club receiving an application for a “Certificate of Clearance” must consider the application and inform

the applicant in writing of the outcome within fourteen (14) days of receiving the application. If a decision is not made within the 14 day period, the application will be deemed approved.

4. All transfers MUST be completed before a player can play for the new AVL team.

* Certificate of Clearance *

I, ________________________________ certify that __________________________________

Club President AVL Club

(Has/has not)* approved of the above transfer *delete as appropriate

________________________________________ _____________________

Signature of Club President Date

EXTRA CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS TRANSFER

Yes/No (If yes, please give details)

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_____________________________________ ______________________________________ Signature of Applicant Signature of Club President <Guardian (if under 18 years of age)>

* Approved Certificates of Clearance must accompany team registration forms


APPENDIX F – Match Playing Protocol

Note: This match protocol will apply to all round games. An augmented match protocol will be provided for finals. VA will ensure all teams playing finals are aware of any differences.

COUNTDOWN TO FIRST

SERVE (mins) ACTIVITY IN HALL

EXAMPLE TIME

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-60:00 Team lists submitted to local

technical delegate (LTD) 14:00:00

LTD Checks team lists against O-2 Forms and passes to scorer

-22:00 Official team photos at the net 14:38:00 First match of the round for each gender

-20:00 Start of official warmup (no net)

Coaches sign score sheet 14:40:00

Teams warm-up with balls in the official playing area. Team must be in playing uniform. Second

referee gets coaches to sign score sheet

-18:00 Referees check net 14:42:00 Referees check net height

-16:00 Toss of the coin 14:44:00 Before the toss captains sign the score sheet

-15:30 Start of official warm up at the net 14:44:30

Teams start official net warm-up and must wear official playing uniform.

Teams that fail to warm-up together according to the principals of good sportsmanship will cause an

immediate suspension of warm-up. Referees will separate the warm-up and allocate the remaining

time evenly between the teams

-08:00 Team line-up sheets submitted to

second referee 14:52:00

-05:30 End of warm up 14:54:30 All players move to the side of the court.

-04:30 Announcer introduces the match Teams, Officials invite teams to

shake hands 14:55:30

All players line up on the base line in order of captain, first libero and then in playing number order facing the net. Coaching staff stand in front of team

bench.

-03:00 Announcer introduces Referees

Then, announcer introduces starting players

14:57:00

Referees move onto the middle of the court and are announced, shake hand and then move to position. Starting players are announced in playing number

order then libero, home team is announced first

2nd referee distributes game balls to ball people Starting players take their positions

2nd referee checks rotations and passes ball to server

-00:00 First serve 15:00:00

MATCH MATCH MATCH

AFTER MATCH

AFTER MATCH AFTER MATCH

+00:30 (after match)

Teams shake hands at net

If there is a following games, teams are to clear the bench quickly to allow for the court to be prepared

for the next game


APPENDIX G – Protest Resolution Procedure

The procedures for protest are different during the rounds and the finals. The National Technical Delegate holds official event authority to resolve issues and make determinations on protests involving FIVB Official Rules of the Game 2015-2016 occurring during the matches. Procedure for Round#1 to Round #7:

Post-Match Protest: (No one the spot protest.) Procedures for Finals:

Post-Match Protest

On the Spot Protest

1. PROCEDURE FOR PROTEST FOLLOWING A MATCH

A protest must be made pursuant to Rule 5.1.2.1. This means that the game captain must protest at the time the issue occurs during the match. The scorer will record the team protesting, the set and score at the time. The match will then continue. 1.1 All protests concerning the result of a match must be presented in writing to the 1st referee and the Hosting Committee Chairperson before signing the scoresheet and no later than 10 minutes after the end of the match.

1.2 Once the scoresheet is checked and signed by all relevant participants without protest, no further team protest on technical aspects can be accepted, e.g. 7 substitutions, scorer’s error, referees’ error, etc.

1.3 Such protest must be accompanied by a $300 administration fee. Protests will be resolved by the AVL Control Committee within one hour of the completion of match. If the protest is upheld, $250 of the submission fee will be returned to the protester.

1.4 The 1st referee and Hosting Committee Chairperson must pass the protest on to the NTD with a written report within 10 minutes from the reception of the protest.

1.5 The CEM and the NTD must convene to consider the complaint within 30 minutes after the presentation of the complaint and render its verdict.

1.6 The NTD may call the team captains involved in the case and their representatives to give testimony.

2. VERDICT

2.1 The verdict is final and must be made within 40 minutes from the payment of the deposit.

2.2 The NTD must communicate in written form its verdict without delay to the interested parties.

2.3 If the protest is upheld, the result may vary from replaying one set (if the issue arises in the last set) to replaying the whole match (time permitting). 2. PROCEDURE FOR ON THE SPOT PROTEST (FINALS ONLY) The captain, through the match officials, can protest at any moment of a match, when the ball is “out of play” immediately they notice an improper situation or decision not in accordance with the FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2015-2016, AVL amendments and regulations. Such cases must refer to:

a) An improper decision by the referee, who did not apply or interpret the rules in accordance with the FIVB Official Rules of the Game 2015-2016 and the AVL Amendments and Regulations.


The NTD will resolve the protest.

In the case of a protest concerning a referee’s decision, the NTD listens to the first referee who

makes a report on the well-founded reasons for the decision concerning the application of the rules.

According to the rules, the Technical NTD decides to:

• reject the protest, or

• accept the protest and overrule the referee’s decision.

If the case is not covered in the rules, the NTD takes the decision after listening to

all the available information.

To resume the game:

The decision is communicated to the referees, scorers, coaches, captains and to the announcer, who informs the spectators.

If the complaint has been rejected, the game is resumed after having applied the referee’s decision or with the same positions and same score.

If the complaint is accepted, the decision of the referee is overruled. The game is resumed with the new positions and/or new score.

If the team does not agree with the decision of the NTD they must present in writing their reasoning and concerns to the Competition & Events Manager, within one hour of the completion of the match concerned for consideration by the AVL Control Committee. The AVL Control Committee will consider an application within two hours of the completion of the match. The AVL Control Committee decision will be final.


APPENDIX H – Draw


APPENDIX I – Media Release Template

To be emailed to [email protected] including a minimum 6 photos per team within 24 hours of the completion of each match.

AVL MEDIA RELEASE

Contact details Date:

Name: Email address:

Position at the event: Phone number:

Information about the round:

Game details (if applicable):

Results/ Score:

Key Statistics (if available):

Quote from the Womens Coach:

Coach name:

Quote:

Quote from Mens Coach

Coach name:

Quote:

Next Game (if applicable):

Comments:

mailto:[email protected]


APPENDIX J – Sponsorship Declaration Form

To be completed and submitted to VA a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the commencement of the season.

Sponsorship Declaration Form

Sponsor Name

Type of business

(e.g. clothing manufacturer, hotel, transportation, accommodation, alcohol distributor etc.)

Conditions of sponsorship

(e.g. court signage at home games, uniform signage, value in kind, blurb in program etc.)

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APPENDIX K – O-2bis Form

An electonic copy of the O-2bis form will be provided.

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