Sanctioning & Ruleset

• All events will use USA Volleyball rulesets.  

 

Registration

• Registration will happen only through AES.    

 

Acceptance in Tournaments

• Payment is required for teams to be accepted in AES.  Acceptance is based on the timestamp of registration and payment being on file.

• Teams who cancel more than 14 days prior to the tournament date are entitled to a refund, less a $50 cancellation fee.

• Teams who cancel 14 days or less prior to the tournament date are entitled to no refund. 

 

Uniforms

• While USAV guidelines should be adhered to as much as possible, lack of compliant uniforms will never be cause for denial of participation. 

  • All uniforms must have numbers.

  • Liberos must wear a contrasting uniform.

  • Note – teams who intend to play in events outside our three regions should be aware of uniform guidelines and that uniforms allowed to “pass” in our regions may not be allowed to do so at other events.

 

Officiating

• Teams should endeavor to have a minimum of two certified scorekeepers and one certified coach on their rosters and in attendance at all events.

  • Failure to meet these minimums is not cause for denial of participation. 

  • Teams may be required to participate in additional training if on-site referees find teams significantly below standard.

• At a minimum, day officials should be used per region policies. 

  • Owners/hosts can work to have R1s on each match if possible (depending on availability and other events). 

 

Rosters

Rosters will be printed and turned in on site at events.

 

Results & Ranking System

• Results will be posted in AES and entered live during tournaments when possible.

• Results will be used to create a ranking system published online.

  • Note – CEVA ranking system (based on size of field and final finish) attached to this document as a template/starting point. 

 

Other Policies

• Teams may play with less than six players on the floor if injuries or numbers dictate.