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2018/19
Sport Regulations
Updated 2nd December 2018TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 The 2017/18 Australian Beach Volleyball Tour (ABVT) ................................................................... 3
1.1 Welcome and Overview .......................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Aims & Purposes of the ABVT ................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Abbriviations ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 ABVT Contacts ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Event Calendar ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.6 Staff & Committees ................................................................................................................. 5
2 Competition .................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Rules & Equipment.................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 ABVT Format ........................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Entry Information & Wild Cards .............................................................................................. 7
2.4 Seeding .................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Event Meetings & Athlete Expectations ............................................................................... 10
2.6 Withdrawal & Changing of Players ....................................................................................... 11
2.7 Dispute Resolution ................................................................................................................ 11
3 Awards .......................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Medal Presentation Ceremony ............................................................................................. 12
3.2 Awards, Prizes & Prize Money .............................................................................................. 12
3.3 Bonus Pool ............................................................................................................................ 12
3.4 ABVRS Points Table ............................................................................................................... 13
4 Athlete Responsibilities & Services ............................................................................................... 14
4.1 Refereeing ............................................................................................................................. 14
4.2 Coaching ................................................................................................................................ 14
4.3 Media & Promotions ............................................................................................................. 14
4.4 Event Facilities & Services ..................................................................................................... 15
4.5 Uniforms & Personal Accessories ......................................................................................... 15
4.6 Personal & Event Sponsors ................................................................................................... 16
4.7 Dispensation to compete in an ABVT Event ......................................................................... 16
4.8 non-Sanctioned Event Participation ..................................................................................... 16
4.9 Misconduct and Sanctions .................................................................................................... 17
5 Under 23 Australian Beach Volleyball Championship By Laws ..................................................... 18
5.1 Competition Rules & Format ................................................................................................ 18
5.2 Coaching ................................................................................................................................ 18
5.3 Uniforms ............................................................................................................................... 19
6 Polices & Forms............................................................................................................................. 201 THE 2017/18 AUSTRALIAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOUR (ABVT)
1.1 WELCOME AND OVERVIEW
It is with great pleasure on behalf of Volleyball Australia (VA) that we release the
2018/19 Australian Beach Volleyball Tour Sport Regulations.
The Sport Regulations provides a clear articulation of the rules and regulations, and the
roles and responsibilities underpinning the delivery of the 2018/19 ABVT.
Over the past two summers, the ABVT has gone through some exceptional growth and
development including rebuilding many of the internal systems and seeing more and
more people engaging with the sport. 2018/19 will be no different with the sport
continuing to being recognised across the country.
Following on from the previous four summers, we are very excited for the opportunity
we have to continue to host international competitions on Australian beaches. This
year will see the biggest standalone Beach Volleyball event in Australia in over 10 years
with a 3 Star World Tour event in March 2019. We all should also reflect on the recent
great success of our VolleyRoos teams on the World Tour and especially at the 2018
Commonwealth Games.
The Australian Beach Volleyball Ranking System once again is a key component of the
sport allowing for a wider reach and more events to be included. We are in our final
stages of testing where we will see the ABVRS will be a tool for all Beach Volleyball
competitions and events to use and all who play will have a “home” for all records.
At the time of writing, the FIVB is reviewing this however it is with great excitement we
are anticipating the ABVT will be an FIVB Homologated Tour meaning all athletes will
earn FIVB Points when they compete. To help this process, the ABVT competition
format aligns with the FIVB tournament rules and regulations and the expectations of
players and officials as pre the 2017/18 summer creating a consistent product for all
involved.
Good luck to all involved and I look forward to seeing you on our beaches across the
summer.
Baz Wedmaier
ABVT Tour Director1.2 AIMS & PURPOSES OF THE ABVT
1.2.1 The ABVT aims to achieve the following goals.
To provide professionally administered Beach Volleyball competitions for
Australia’s developing athletes.
To provide an elite performance pathway for athletes, coaches and officials
to develop to the national and international level.
To develop event management skills within staff and volunteers to enable
hosting of National and International events.
To promote Beach Volleyball to the greater Australian population.
To provide exposure and marketing opportunities to the commercial
partners of VA & its members.
Meeting Event outcomes within the VA Strategic Plan for Volleyball in
Australia.
1.3 ABBRIVIATIONS
ABVRS Australian Beach Volleyball Ranking System
ABVT Australian Beach Volleyball Tour
AJBVC Australian Junior Beach Volleyball Championships
ASADA Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority
AVC Asian Volleyball Confederation
FIVB Federation Internationale de Volleyball
LOC Local Organising Committee
TCC Tournament Control Committee
VA Volleyball Australia
VARC Volleyball Australia Referees Committee
VARS Volleyball Australia Results System
WCSC Wild Card Selection Committee1.4 ABVT CONTACTS
Position Name Phone Email
ABVT Tour Director Baz Wedmaier 0410 425 157 baz.wedmaier@avf.org.au
ABVT Competition Nathan “Wombat” 0422 359 100 nathan@sabeach.net.au
Director McLeod
ACT Open Christine Gates 02 6100 6418 competitions@volleyballact.com.au
Event Manager
NSW Open Brii Nest 0403 802 314 officesvnsw@gmail.com
Event Manager
Queensland Open Damien Searle 0411 251 785 events@vq.org.au
Event Manager
SA Open Karla Della Pietra 0412 517 984 marketing@volleyballsa.com.au
Event Manager
Victorian Open Big Al Lyne 0422 242 308 al@vicbeach.com.au
Event Manager
WA Open Jason Laverdure 0421 321 031 competitions@volleyballwa.com.au
Event Manager
1.5 EVENT CALENDAR
1.5.1 The ABVT Calendar along with other sanctioned events can be found on the VA Website.
1.5.2 Each event promoter sets all entry procedures and requirements.
1.5.3 It is each teams/athletes responsibility to have all the up to date information and entry
details of any entered event.
1.6 STAFF & COMMITTEES
1.6.1 The ABVT is managed by the Volleyball Australia Events Department.
1.6.2 At an ABVT event, a Tournament Control Committee (TCC) is created and made up of:
National Technical Delegate
Tournament Director
National Referee Delegate
1.6.3 The TCC may rely upon information and advice from other individuals they determine
in their sole discretion to be reasonable to assist in making any decisions concerning the
events sporting regulations, operations and tournament play.
1.6.4 If a private company is contracted as the Promoter of any event, the TCC will add one
(1) additional member to the TCC at the relevant event.
1.6.5 Any person of the TCC may nominate a representative to replace them during the event
for operational reasons if required.
1.6.6 All decisions will be made by majority rules however if there is an equal split, the
Volleyball Australia will ultimately hold the deciding vote.2 COMPETITION
2.1 RULES & EQUIPMENT
2.1.1 The ABVT will be using the FIVB Beach Volleyball Official Rules (current) unless where
specifically amended in this Handbook or at the Technical Meeting of a specific event.
Copies of the rules can be viewed on the FIVB website
http://www.fivb.org/EN/BeachVolleyball/Document_Refereeing/FIVB-
BeachVolleyball_Rules_2017-2020-EN-v05.pdf
2.1.2 The TCC reserves the right to amend any Competition Rules, Match Formats or the
Event Structure during the event should unforeseen circumstances (e.g. extreme
weather) occur.
2.1.3 By entering into a VA event, all participants are bound by the VA Player Rights &
Responsibilities Policy.
2.1.4 The official ball used for the ABVT will be the Mikasa VLS 300.
2.1.5 The 2018/19 ABVT is homologated by the FIVB. All FIVB requirements will be fulfilled
to ensure World Tour Points are available to the relevant place finishers.
2.2 ABVT FORMAT
2.2.1 The 2018/19 ABVT will be split into gender specific Divisions with the highest level being
Division 1 and progressively working down to encompass all entered teams. There will
be an open single elimination tournament prior to the 1st competition day of Division 1
as set out in clause 2.2.4
2.2.2 A team may choose to enter directly into a division other than Division 1 if on offer. If
a team enters into Division 1, is placed into the Qualifier and proceedes to be
eliminated, they will automatically earn a place into the next lower relevant divsison
based on that events seeding policies.
2.2.3 There are no age restrictions for players entering into the ABVT however underage
players must have parent/guardian consent.
2.2.4 Duty of Care to all participants extends only to the event precinct and times.
2.2.5 The 2018/19 ABVT Division 1 will be using this Elimination Pool Format unless event
requirements dictate otherwise. There will be a maximum of 4 games per day for any
teams.
The event will have an Open Single Elimination Qualification Tournament followed
by the Main Draw made up of:
- 8 Australian Teams have direct entry
- 4 Wild Cards (see details under 2.3)
- 4 teams from the Qualifying Tournament
- 16 team Main Draw – 4 pools of 4 teams
- Event Format
o Teams in each Pools is seeded 1st to 4th
Match 1 & 2 – 1st plays 4th and 2nd plays 3rd
Match 3 – Losers of Match 1 & 2
Winner is placed 3rd in the pool
Loser is placed 4th in the pool and eliminated Match 4 – Winners of Match 1 & 2
Winner is placed 1st in the pool and automatically
proceeds to the Quarter Finals
Loser is placed 2nd in the pool
o Modified Round of 16 – 2nd and 3rd in Pools
2nd in pool is drawn
3rd in pool is drawn – cannot play an opponent from the same
pool for the first 2 rounds
4 games with winners progressing to Quarter Finals
o Quarter Finals
1st in pools vs winners of Elimination Round
o Semi Finals
o Bronze & Gold Medal Matches
2.2.6 This is the template for a 4 team pool under the Elimination Pool. As described in 2.2.1,
the teams are seeded in their pool and progression is achieved depending on matches
won.
1st Seed in Pool
Match 1 Winner Match 1
4th Seed in Pool
Winner Match 4
Match 4
1st
2nd Seed in Pool
Match 2 Loser Match 4
Winner Match 2
2nd
3rd Seed in Pool
Loser Match 1
Winner Match 3
Match 3
3rd
Loser Match 2
Loser Match 3
4th (Eliminated)
2.2.7 The TCC reserves the right to ammend the competition format for Division 1 at any time.
This will be advertisied as early as possible and confirmed at the events Technical
Meeting.
2.2.8 All other Divisions on offer will have a competiton format set by the Event Promoter
and approved by the TCC with the best interest of the division and its athletes
considered. The format will be advertised as soon as possible and confirmed at the
events Technical Meeting.
2.3 ENTRY INFORMATION & WILD CARDS
2.3.1 All Entry Information, Key Dates and other event specific information including any
associated costs will be advertised on the LOC website or can be requested through the
Volleyball Australia Events Department.
2.3.2 All referenced days prior is from the first day of competition including any Qualifying
Tournament.2.3.3 Any Australian team entering into a Division 1 (including Qualification Tournament) of
an ABVT event, each player must have EITHER:
Played in 2 recognised events from the below list within the previous 90 days
o State recognised Beach Tour
o Australian Volleyball League (or equivalent competition) or;
Have competed in at least one recognised AVC or FIVB Beach or Indoor
Volleyball event within the previous 90 days or;
Obtained written dispensation to compete from the TCC prior to entries
closing.
2.3.4 For a team to classified as Australian, each PLAYER must either:
Be an Australian Citizen
Hold a current Australian Passport
Hold a current Australian Visa that allows the individual to remain for 12
months or more (I.E. not a holiday/tourist Visa)
Hold a current Australian Student Visa
2.3.5 For a team to be classified as an International Team, each TEAM must:
Not have lived in Australia for the past 2 years
Have a letter of approval to participate from their National Federation
Meet all FIVB Regulations regarding National Tour events
2.3.5.1 In principle, only 1 team per gender from any country other than from Oceania
may be accepted into an ABVT event at the sole discretion of the TCC .
2.3.5.2 An Australian player wishing to play with an International player will be
classified as an International Team for team number purposes however will not
be recognised as representing any country.
2.3.5.3 International teams will be identified by player names and not as representing a
country as per FIVB regulations.
2.3.6 All approved Australian entries will be ranked using the ABVRS. The ABVRS shows
players points from their best 10 results in the previous 365 days. A teams ranking will
be based on the combined points of both players up to the entry closing date for the
entered event.
2.3.6.1 The top 8 ranked teams will be given automatic entry into Division 1.
2.3.6.2 All remaining teams will be placed into a Single Elimination Qualification
Tournament.
2.3.7 A maximum of 2 Australian Wild Cards (AWC) may be issued for the Main Draw of
Division 1 into each ABVT event per gender.
2.3.7.1 Priority will be given to U23 teams identified through the Junior Pathway or
teams with extraordinary current results.
2.3.7.2 An Australian team wishing to apply for a Wild Card onto an ABVT event must
complete their entry through that events system meeting all requirements 14
days prior to the 1st competition day. Along with the completed entry, a team
must submit a letter to baz.wedmaier@avf.org.au including specific details on
why a Wild Card is required when compared to coming through the stated
process.
2.3.7.3 Wild Cards to Australian teams will only be issued in extraordinary situations.2.3.7.4 The Wild Card process (stated in 2.3.6.2) must also be followed for any team
wishing to request any dispensation to an entry requirement.
2.3.8 A maximum of 2 International Wild Cards (IWC) will be issued for the Main Draw and an
additional maximum of 4 IWC will be issued for the Qualifying Tournament per gender.
2.3.8.1 An International team wishing to apply for inclusion onto an ABVT event must
complete their entry through that events system meeting all requirements.
Along with the completed entry, a team must submit a letter to
baz.wedmaier@avf.org.au including details on the most recent playing
experience, any national or international results, a clearance from the relevant
National Federation and any other relevant information to support the team’s
inclusion.
2.3.9 In the case where there are more Wild Card applications than available places, a Wild
Card Selection Committee (WCSC) may be created and at their sole discretion, will
decide all Wild Cards. The WCSC will be comprised of:
Volleyball Australia CEO – representing the commercial and political
interests of the ABVT & VA
Volleyball Australia Beach Volleyball High Performance Director -
representing the High Performance and Development opportunities for VA
athletes
ABVT Tour Director - representing the State Tours, the Tour itself and the
operational deliverables of the ABVT
2.3.9.1 Any person of the WCSC has the right to nominate a different representative as
they deem necessary.
2.3.10 In the event that less Wild Cards (AWC or IWC) are offered than positions available, the
next highest ranked Australian team/s will be promoted from the Qualifying
Tournament to the Main Draw.
2.3.11 Entry into all ABVT events will be taken through the LOC and close 28 days prior to the
1st competition day for International Teams (including teams comprising of 1 Australian
and 1 team from another county) and 7 days prior to the 1st competition day for
Australian Teams unless advertised otherwise.
2.3.11.1 International teams entered will be notified of their entry (successful or not) 24
days prior to the 1st competition day to an event.
2.3.12 The entry fees and process for each event will be advertised by the LOC.
2.3.13 Australian entries will only be accepted from players that are current registered
members of a Member State to the highest level. Verification of membership will occur
prior to acceptance of the team into the competition draw.
2.4 SEEDING
2.4.1 Australian Teams entered into an ABVT Event will be seeded by:
1. Combined ABVRS Points from each players best 5 results on the ABVRS in the
previous 365 days
2. Drawing of Lots2.4.2 International Teams entered into the Event will be seeded by:
1. Combined FIVB Entry Player Ranking Points and compared Australian Teams
with FIVB points
2. In the case of no FIVB points, a team will be seeded at the sole discretion of
the TCC using any information supplied and available to them.
2.4.3 All Main Draw Teams will be reseeded at the conclusion of the Qualification
Tournament.
2.4.4 The TCC reserves the right to amend the seeding for any team at their sole discretion
using any information supplied and available to them.
2.4.4.1 In principle, an International Team cannot hold the #1 Seed of the Main Draw at
the sole discretion of the TCC
2.5 EVENT MEETINGS & ATHLETE EXPECTATIONS
2.5.1 Athlete Meeting Requirements
2.5.1.1 All Athletes must attend the Preliminary Inquiry and the Technical Meeting.
Non-attendance may result in automatic withdrawal from the competition.
Under special circumstances, exceptions may be considered by the TCC.
2.5.1.2 If a player/s is wishing to be granted exemption from a meeting, they must
apply in writing to the TCC at least 7 days prior to the first Meeting of the event.
2.5.1.3 Coaches, referees or other support staff are welcome to attend however cannot
replace athlete attendance.
2.5.2 Preliminary Inquiry
2.5.2.1 A Preliminary Inquiry will be held before each round. This Preliminary Inquiry is
conducted by the Tournament Director before the Technical Meeting and is
used to check the attendance and eligibility of each athlete.
2.5.2.2 The Preliminary Inquiry will be conducted at a time and place to be advised by
the LOC.
2.5.2.3 At the end of the Preliminary Inquiry, the Tournament Director will approve the
final list of the participating teams allowed to enter the competition.
2.5.2.4 Attendance by both team members at the Preliminary Inquiry is compulsory.
Sanctions may apply in the event of non-attendance.
2.5.3 Technical Meeting
2.5.3.1 A Technical Meeting will be held after the Preliminary Inquiry. This Technical
Meeting is conducted by the Tournament Director.
2.5.3.2 The Technical Meeting will be conducted at a place to be advised by the LOC.
2.5.3.3 The Tournament Director will chair the meeting and provide athletes with
technical information about the competition. They may give the floor to other
relevant people for additional comments, e.g. promoter representative,
National Federation Delegate or the Referee Delegate.2.5.4 The Technical Meeting may cover the following but not limited to:
Technical aspects of the competition & schedule;
Medical Support/Services & Anti-Doping Information
Media & Marketing activities;
Information on the Rules of the Game, refereeing instructions, Duty
Instructions & interpretation of the Rules;
Any other useful information;
2.6 WITHDRAWAL & CHANGING OF PLAYERS
2.6.1 Any player or team withdrawing from an event must do so in writing to the TCC.
2.6.2 If withdrawing for medical reasons, or a “special case” exists, a request for a refund on
entry fees may be made to the TCC contained within the withdrawal letter. Proof may
be requested.
2.6.3 Change of players in a team is only allowed if the TCC believes there is just cause for the
change (i.e. medical or special conditions). The team will be responsible for all financial
implications. No player changes to teams will be allowed after the conclusion of the
Preliminary Inquiry.
2.6.4 A new team (with a change of player as approved above) does not automatically retain
its ranking within the tournament. Any changes to the draw or seeding will be made at
the discretion of the TCC and all athletes will be informed at the Technical Meeting.
2.7 DISPUTE RESOLUTION
2.7.1 The TCC is the highest authority of any ABVT Event. The TCC can use any information
supplied and available to them at their discretion to make decisions with regard to all
aspects of an Event, including but not limited to entries, seeding, competition format
and player, coach and officials conduct.
2.7.2 The TCC decision is final.
2.7.3 The TCC has the right to impose a sanction on a team if they deem a dispute or protest
to be unwarranted or not in the spirit of the event.3 AWARDS
3.1 MEDAL PRESENTATION CEREMONY
3.1.1 It is mandatory for the top 3 placed teams to participate at the Medal Presentation
Ceremony in full playing uniform. Unless authorised by the TCC, no other clothing,
uniform, or accessories are permitted.
3.1.2 The Awarding Ceremony will take place immediately after the final gold medal match
of the event unless otherwise advertised.
3.1.3 Event Staff will advise all athletes of any additional specific details of the ceremony.
3.2 AWARDS, PRIZES & PRIZE MONEY
3.2.1 All awards, prizes and money are to be equally split between both genders.
3.2.2 Prizes and Prize Money will be advised at the Technical Meeting at every event.
3.2.3 Prize Money will be paid to the top 50% +1 teams of Division 1 up to a maximum of 8
teams. The breakdown of the prize money will be as follows:
Placing Percentage of prize
money on offer
(per gender)
1st 35%
2nd 25%
3rd 15%
4th 9%
= 5th 4 x 4%
3.2.4 No prize money will be awarded for the Qualifying Tournament
3.2.5 Prize money for any other Divisions is at the discretion of the LOC.
3.3 BONUS POOL
3.3.1 The 2018/19 ABVT will have a winner takes all Bonus Pool of $1,000 per gender for the
highest placed team across all ABVT Events. This will be determined by the Total Points
earned at ABVT Events only incorporating all divisions.
3.3.2 In the case of a tie on points, the Bonus Pool will be evenly split between the two teams
and dual winners will be announced.3.4 ABVRS POINTS TABLE
2018/19 ABVRS Points Table
Event Example
FIVB World World Tour 5 World Tour 4 World Tour 3 World Tour 2 World Tour 1 State Open & Highest Regular Entry Level Local Local Club Entry
Championships Star Star Star Star Star Finals State Regular State Competitive level
E.G. QBVT
Continental Continental E.G. QBVT Major
ABVT Div 1 ABVT Div 2 E.G. AA Regional NBVA Div 2
Championships Tour Event Premier Div
Challenger Div
Base
Placing
Points
Multiplier 80 70 60 50 30 20 12 8 4 2 1
1st 30 2400 2100 1800 1500 900 600 360 240 120 60 30
2nd 28 2240 1960 1680 1400 840 560 336 224 112 56 28
3rd 25 2000 1750 1500 1250 750 500 300 200 100 50 25
4th 23 1840 1610 1380 1150 690 460 276 184 92 46 23
5th 21 1680 1470 1260 1050 630 420 252 168 84 42 21
6th 20 1600 1400 1200 1000 600 400 240 160 80 40 20
7th 19 1520 1330 1140 950 570 380 228 152 76 38 19
8th 18 1440 1260 1080 900 540 360 216 144 72 36 18
9th 17 1360 1190 1020 850 510 340 204 136 68 34 17
10th 16.5 1320 1155 990 825 495 330 198 132 66 33 16.5
11th 16 1280 1120 960 800 480 320 192 128 64 32 16
12th 15.5 1240 1085 930 775 465 310 186 124 62 31 15.5
13th 15 1200 1050 900 750 450 300 180 120 60 30 15
14th 14.5 1160 1015 870 725 435 290 174 116 58 29 14.5
15th 14 1120 980 840 700 420 280 168 112 56 28 14
16th 13.5 1080 945 810 675 405 270 162 108 54 27 13.5
17th 13 1040 910 780 650 390 260 156 104 52 26 13
18th 12.5 1000 875 750 625 375 250 150 100 50 25 12.5
19th 12 960 840 720 600 360 240 144 96 48 24 12
20th 11.5 920 805 690 575 345 230 138 92 46 23 11.5
21st 11 880 770 660 550 330 220 132 88 44 22 11
22nd 10.5 840 735 630 525 315 210 126 84 42 21 10.5
23rd 10 800 700 600 500 300 200 120 80 40 20 10
24th 9.5 760 665 570 475 285 190 114 76 38 19 9.5
25th 9 720 630 540 450 270 180 108 72 36 18 9
26th 8.5 680 595 510 425 255 170 102 68 34 17 8.5
27th 8 640 560 480 400 240 160 96 64 32 16 8
28th 7.5 600 525 450 375 225 150 90 60 30 15 7.5
29th 7 560 490 420 350 210 140 84 56 28 14 7
30th 6.5 520 455 390 325 195 130 78 52 26 13 6.5
31st 6 480 420 360 300 180 120 72 48 24 12 6
32nd 5.5 440 385 330 275 165 110 66 44 22 11 5.5
33rd 5 400 350 300 250 150 100 60 40 20 10 5
34th 4.75 380 332.5 285 237.5 142.5 95 57 38 19 9.5 4.75
35th 4.5 360 315 270 225 135 90 54 36 18 9 4.5
36th 4.25 340 297.5 255 212.5 127.5 85 51 34 17 8.5 4.25
37th 4 320 280 240 200 120 80 48 32 16 8 4
38th 3.75 300 262.5 225 187.5 112.5 75 45 30 15 7.5 3.75
39th 3.5 280 245 210 175 105 70 42 28 14 7 3.5
40th 3.25 260 227.5 195 162.5 97.5 65 39 26 13 6.5 3.25
41st 3 240 210 180 150 90 60 36 24 12 6 3
42nd 2.875 230 201.25 172.5 143.75 86.25 57.5 34.5 23 11.5 5.75 2.875
43rd 2.75 220 192.5 165 137.5 82.5 55 33 22 11 5.5 2.75
44th 2.625 210 183.75 157.5 131.25 78.75 52.5 31.5 21 10.5 5.25 2.625
45th 2.5 200 175 150 125 75 50 30 20 10 5 2.5
46th 2.375 190 166.25 142.5 118.75 71.25 47.5 28.5 19 9.5 4.75 2.375
47th 2.25 180 157.5 135 112.5 67.5 45 27 18 9 4.5 2.25
48th 2.125 170 148.75 127.5 106.25 63.75 42.5 25.5 17 8.5 4.25 2.125
49th 2 160 140 120 100 60 40 24 16 8 4 2
50th 1.875 150 131.25 112.5 93.75 56.25 37.5 22.5 15 7.5 3.75 1.875
51st 1.75 140 122.5 105 87.5 52.5 35 21 14 7 3.5 1.75
52nd 1.625 130 113.75 97.5 81.25 48.75 32.5 19.5 13 6.5 3.25 1.625
53rd 1.5 120 105 90 75 45 30 18 12 6 3 1.5
54th 1.375 110 96.25 82.5 68.75 41.25 27.5 16.5 11 5.5 2.75 1.375
55th 1.25 100 87.5 75 62.5 37.5 25 15 10 5 2.5 1.25
56th 1.125 90 78.75 67.5 56.25 33.75 22.5 13.5 9 4.5 2.25 1.125
Eq 57th 1 80 70 60 50 30 20 12 8 4 2 14 ATHLETE RESPONSIBILITIES & SERVICES
4.1 REFEREEING
4.1.1 Where required by the event, athletes will be required to perform the roles of a duty
team during an event. A Duty Team will fulfil the roles of a 1st referee and a 2nd
referee/scorer.
4.1.2 When member/s of the event’s Officiating Cohort is appointed to a match, duty teams
must check with the appointed officials on court as to what role they are required to
fulfil (if any).
4.1.3 Any person officiating a match (in any role) will be deemed an Official. They will
therefore be bound to the VA Officials Code of Ethics.
4.1.4 Unless an Event Official is appointed to a game, the following pre-match protocol is to
be followed:
T – 15 Previous Game completed & teams able to warm up on own side of net
T - 12 Duty Team ready at court
T - 9 Call for the coin toss, scoresheet is signed (captains and service order is
indicated on the scoresheet) and commence Official Warm-up
T - 8 Hitting warm-up starts
T - 2 Finish Official Warm-up and playing teams to return to players area
T - 1 Player introductions or referees call for players to prepare for match
start
T - 0 Match Starts at advertised time or 15mins after previous match finishes
4.1.5 Individuals performing a duty may request an assessment by the Referee Delegate to
assist with the skill development. This request must be submitted at the
commencement of the tournament. The Referee Delegate will attempt to schedule all
requests taking into account volume and any match clashes. A written assessment and
feedback form will be provided as well as verbal feedback following the match. There is
no limit to the number of assessments that an individual may request, however these
are not guaranteed and are subject to time constraints.
4.1.6 The following referee positions must be accredited to the minimum of;
Event appointed Referees who are selected through the VA/VARC EOI
process – Level 2 Talent Development Referee
National Referee Delegate (s) – Level 3 Elite Referee (Selected by VARC and
VA)
4.1.7 The Event Refereeing Cohort is the group of all appointed Officials appointed to the
event including the Referees and National Refereeing Delegate along with any support
staff that may be appointed.
4.2 COACHING
4.2.1 Coaching is not permitted during matches as per FIVB Rules.
4.3 MEDIA & PROMOTIONS
4.3.1 Publicity and promotions may be conducted by the sponsors in conjunction with VA and
the LOC.
4.3.2 Player participation may be requested for promotional activities, particularly any event
launches prior to each round. If your attendance is requested, you will be contacted bythe appropriate designated representative of VA or the LOC and given further details
on the activity. Your co-operation is requested to ensure maximum exposure and
publicity for your profile, the sport and that of the event.
4.4 EVENT FACILITIES & SERVICES
4.4.1 Each ABVT event will focus on a centre court facility consisting of but not limited to
seating, PA system, music & commentary, public interactions & promotions, VIP
marquee facilities, access to toilets, athlete facilities, referee facilities, media,
competition management, several outside courts and medical services.
4.4.2 Event Operational Areas including VIP, Competition Office and Operations Compound
have restricted access. Access to these areas for anyone, including athletes, is by
invitation only of the TCC or LOC representatives only.
4.4.3 Qualified senior first aid personnel will be in attendance at each round to administer
any first aid treatment required by competitors, staff or spectators.
4.4.4 The ABVT will comply with all conditions of the VA Anti-Doping Policy and the rules and
regulations of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA), the FIVB, the World
Anti-Doping Agency, and the Australian Olympic Committee, as appropriate. Testing
may be conducted at any event and players will be notified via standard ASADA
procedures.
Further information can be obtained via
VA website www.volleyballaustralia.org
ASADA website www.asada.org.au
4.5 UNIFORMS & PERSONAL ACCESSORIES
4.5.1 Athletes must wear the official top/singlet provided by the ABVT at all times; during a
match, on the field of play, during official warm-up periods, during post-match
interviews, during the medal ceremony and during press conferences.
4.5.1.1 If no uniform is provided/required, players may choose to wear their own tops
however they must be of the same style & colour
4.5.2 Men and Women must provide their own shorts/bikini bottoms. Teams must wear
shorts/bikini bottoms of the same colour and style.
4.5.3 Upon the request of the TCC, athletes must submit their own shorts/bikini bottoms for
approval during the Preliminary Inquiry.
4.5.4 During severe weather conditions (hot or cold) the TCC may allow players to use
additional garments that do not obscure the official uniforms. These may include but
not limited to a tight shirt, long tight pants or other additional clothing. It is requested
that these be as consistent in style and colour as possible within a team. Players will be
advised through any of the Referees, Referee Delegate or Tournament Director when
additional garments are allowed. Players cannot wear additional clothing without TCC
approval.
4.5.5 Sunglasses, Caps & visors, arm & wristbands and medical clothing including
compression garments are not considered part of the official team uniform. They may
be of a different design/style within teams and may be worn at any time.4.5.5.1 For any medical garments, it is requested that the effected player have
information relating to the requirement of the garment from a medical
practitioner prior to the event and available to the TCC upon request.
4.5.6 Religious or Cultural Garments are allowed however must not obstruct the official team
uniform. It is also requested the TCC is made aware of this upon a team’s entry.
4.6 PERSONAL & EVENT SPONSORS
4.6.1 Volleyball Australia is committed to building the profile of the ABVT athletes. To
support this campaign Volleyball Australia will endeavour to feature player information
in promotional activities such as television programming, website content, printed
materials and editorial content concerning the ABVT.
4.6.2 Volleyball Australia is committed to supporting ABVT sponsors and asks that players be
similarly committed to such support. Sponsors that do not conflict with VA or Event
sponsors or conflict with rules outlined in this handbook will be permitted to appear on
Players during ABVT events at the discretion of TCC. Player sponsors that conflict with
ABVT sponsors will not be permitted at any time unless advised in writing by the TCC.
4.6.3 VA and Event sponsors will constantly be updated. To get current accurate information,
please contact VA.
4.6.4 It is the Players responsibility to contact VA with their sponsorship arrangements prior
to the Event to ensure there is no conflict. VA reserves the rights to refuse a player
wearing specific promotional material if a sponsor is directly conflicting with a VA or
Event sponsors or any garment, accessory or the like is bringing the sport into disrepute.
4.6.5 No political, religious, alcohol or tobacco sponsors or statements are allowed.
4.6.6 Once athletes have received confirmation that there are no potential conflicts, they are
authorised to have the confirmed sponsor’s logos on their shorts/ bottoms located in
any position and of any size. There is no limitation in the number of sponsors to be
displayed on the shorts/ bottoms.
4.6.7 Athletes are authorised to use the following accessories:
Visor or cap or hat or head band
Sunglasses
Therapeutic/Medical support braces for knee/elbow
One (1) watch
4.6.8 Athletes are responsible for presentation, care, security and costs of their own
accessories.
4.7 DISPENSATION TO COMPETE IN AN ABVT EVENT
4.7.1 If a player wishes to participate and compete in any non-ABVT Event, a player has the
right to seek dispensation to play in such event. To receive dispensation, a player must
notify VA in writing prior to nomination for and acceptance into such event. VA shall
notify a player of its decision regarding authorisation within ten working (10) days of
receipt of their written request. Such authorisation will not be unreasonably withheld.
4.8 NON-SANCTIONED EVENT PARTICIPATION
4.8.1 Players may face sanctions if competing in a non-sanctioned event. Permission is
expressly granted for players wishing to participate in: VA sanctioned beach volleyball competitions and events
VA-sanctioned Member State beach volleyball competitions and events
An event delivered by a Member State Sanctioned private promoter
Non-conflicting FIVB Sanctioned events as per the FIVB Homologation
conditions.
4.9 MISCONDUCT AND SANCTIONS
4.9.1 All sanctions and penalties will be followed as per the Rules of the Game in the first
instance.
4.9.2 If a penalty other than a loss of rally occurs during a match, a member of the TCC must
be informed immediately.
4.9.3 If no cards are physical available, the referee is to verbally advise both teams and the
scorer.
4.9.4 The TCC can issue sanctions at anytime through an event.
4.9.5 Any player expelled from a tournament will automatically be ineligible for any awards
or prizes and that team will forfeit all entries fees and tournament points.
4.9.6 The TCC has the right to impose sanctions relating to any regulation not being followed
and can be given to any member of an official delegation including recognised
supporters. Sanctions will be placed against a team they are representing or supporting
if they are a non-playing person. If the individual has completed their participation in
an event, the TCC will advise on any penalties and how they will be implemented.
4.9.7 Sanctions may include but not limited to:
Loss of point, set & matches within an event
Expulsion from Tournament
Loss of Tournament Points
Refused entry into future events
Reduced or withdrawn awards and prizes
Monetary fines
Event Management Requirements – e.g. assistance with raking courts or
cleaning the venue
4.9.8 Any sanctions imposed by other recognised governing bodies will be respected.
4.9.9 All sanctions are cumulative and payable/dealt with in full prior to acceptance into any
future VA or sanctioned events. If a monetary sanction is imposed during event that
offers Prize Money, the sanction fee will be deducted from Prize Money earned for that
event.
4.9.10 Sanctions can be issued after the conclusion of an event.5 UNDER 23 AUSTRALIAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP BY LAWS
5.1 COMPETITION RULES & FORMAT
5.1.1 These By Laws are for reference to every underage division on offer that are not
included in the AJBVC Sporting Regulations.
5.1.1.1 Age Groups for the 2019 event are as follows:
U21 - Must be born in 1999 or later (therefore players must be 20 years or
younger as at 31st December 2019).
U23 - Must be born in 1997 or later (therefore players must be 22 years or
younger as at 31st December 2019).
5.1.2 Entries are only accepted online via the VWA website and can be individual teams or by
a State or other National Federations as a delegation.
5.1.3 Member States will be required to confirm all athletes are current members and meet
all eligibility requirements including age checks for divisions entered.
5.1.4 Divisions on offer will be a single open entry division per age group per gender with no
Qualification Tournament.
5.1.5 The Competition Format including any Championship Points, Progression, Tie Breaks etc
aim to be the same as the ABVT however due to uncertain entries, will be confirmed as
early as possible and reconfirmed at the Technical Meeting.
5.1.6 Teams of approximate equal ranking may have their seeding/pool position adjusted at
the discretion of the TCC to achieve pool diversity.
5.1.7 There is no prize money awarded in this event.
5.1.8 There are no ABVT or FIVB Points awarded at this event.
5.2 COACHING
5.2.1 Coaches appointed to this event must be accredited to a minimum of a Level 2 Volleyball
Coach.
5.2.2 Only 1 coach can be nominated per team per game.
5.2.3 The name of the coach must be entered on the score sheet in the comments section
prior to the match starting. It is the teams’ responsibility to ensure this is done - not
the duty team. If a coach is not entered on the scoresheet they will be unable to coach
for that match.
5.2.4 Coaches are permitted at the U23 Championships in all age divisions.
5.2.5 Designated Coaches may warm up with teams inside the field of play up to the end of
the official warm up period. Coaches cannot warm up with teams during medical time
outs and must remain seated at the team bench area.
5.2.6 The designated Coach must be seated at all times in the designated Team seating
areas/team bench and remain there during the play, during intervals between rallies
(except when switching court ends), during set intervals and while instructing players
during time outs. During court switches, the Coach switches with the teams. The Coach
may not stand during play to talk to the team members.5.2.7 The designated coach may interact with his/her players only during warm-up, change
of set, between rallies, at switch of the court and during time-out. The coach can freely
give instructions during Time-outs, Technical Timeouts, Set intervals, intervals between
completed rallies and during exceptional game interruptions. The coach may also give
instructions during court switches (while walking) – however, the match shall not be
delayed by this.
5.2.8 Coaches are subject to the same Misconduct & Sanction regulations (section 4.7) as the
players. The duty team may seek the assistance and support from a member of the
Event Refereeing Cohort if required.
5.2.9 It is the responsibility of the designated coach along with the HOD to ensure no other
delegation members are giving instructions to playing teams during a match.
5.3 UNIFORMS
5.3.1 Teams must provide their own matching uniforms consisting of:
Female
Matching bikini tops, tank tops or singlet tops
Matching bikini bottoms, bike shorts or board shorts
Male
Matching singlet tops – bare chests are NOT permitted.
Matching board shorts6 POLICES & FORMS
6.1.1 All Forms, Policies and Conditions used are found on the VA website, by contacting the
VA office or at the event through the VA appointed Technical Delegate.You can also read
