Sport Regulations 2018/19 - Updated 2nd December 2018 - Volleyball Australia

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Sport Regulations 2018/19 - Updated 2nd December 2018 - Volleyball Australia
2018/19
Sport Regulations

      Updated 2nd December 2018
TABLE 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............................................................................................................................. 20
1     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 Director
1.2     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 Committee
1.4   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 Lots
2.4.2   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                1
4     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 by
the 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 shorts
6   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.
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