Volleyball

Class division

➢ Men “Open Class” for all ages

➢ Men “Senior Class” for 40 years and over (40+)

➢ Women “Open Class” for all ages

➢ Women “Senior Class” for 40 years and over (40+)

➢ Mix “Open Class” for all ages

➢ Mix “Senior Class” for 40 years and over (40+)

Game model

1. A team consists of 6 players – (maximum 12 players). A mixed team consists of 3 women and 3

men – minimum 3 women on court. The team composition can be changed before starting a new match.

Matches

1. The tournament will be held under the ABC Pool/CUP system to even out differences in strength

between the participating teams. (see general information Sports disciplines – point 5 Tournament

planning – page 25).

2. The teams are ranked in each pool on points, so that the team with most points is no. 1 and the

next-best team is no. 2 etc.

* If two teams are tied, the games they have played together decide the result.

* If the teams are still tied, the team with the biggest difference in sets, then in points, is the winner.

Playing time

1. Games are played to the best of 3 sets. Break between sets – max. 5 minutes.

2. Each set is played up to 25 points. At 24-all the 2 point lead rule will for time reasons NOT be

applied.

Net heights

The Following net heights will apply:

Men 2.43 m

Women 2.24 m

Mix 2.35 m

Rules

1. Unless otherwise specified, the rules of the International Volleyball Federation apply.

2. Even a referee must apply the international rules.

3. Detailed game rules are published in the tournament programme