Format/Rules

**Players may play in multiple age groups as long as competition is not on the same day.

General Rules

• Warm-Ups – shared 4 minutes + 1 minute for serving (if desired).  Keep matches moving on time or early.
• The tournament will have round robin pools to seed a single elimination tournament.
• All teams will be guaranteed a minimum of (4) matches.
• All teams will have officiating duties for other matches. Failure to officiate will result in forfeiture of the first set of the team's next match. When officiating, each team is required to provide two linesperson, one scorekeeper and one umpire.
• Roster is limited to 12 players.
• Format: USAV rules will be used for all divisions, including coed.
  • Pool Play:  2 sets. All sets to 25 - win by 2 (start at 4-4).
  • Bracket Play:  Best 2 of 3 sets.  Sets 1 & 2 to 25 – win by 2 (start at 4-4). Set 3 to 15 – win by 2 (start at 0-0, switch sides at 8)
  • Tie Breakers:  If teams are tied on total sets, then in all sets between the teams:
    • Head to Head sets
    • Head to Head total points
    • Overall total points
    • Coin flip
• In coed play, we will use a 4-2 format.  Two females must be on the court at all times.
• Uniforms are suggested but not mandatory.
• Each team must provide their own practice/warm-up equipment including balls.
• Work Teams - Teams must provide 2 Line Judges, an R2, and a scorer (simple tally sheet) for every assigned match.  Parents and Coaches may act as members of the work team if the team wishes.
• Rules of Play - All USAV rules apply unless changed below.  Please use the honor system to maintain compliance with these rules.
• 11U and 12U will use the VolleyLite ball and will not be allowed to step into the court during service attempts.
• May use 2 Liberos (can change either per set).  Request that Liberos be in contrasting jersey.
• Either or both Liberos may serve in one rotational position.
• Substitutions:
  • May substitute directly (USAV rules)
  • May not use both methods in the same set
• We recommend that each player have proof of age/grade on hand during the tournament. Players must be able to show proof of age or residence if asked by Games officials.

Freshmen, JV and Varsity

• All MSHSAA rules will apply.

AGE DETERMINATION FOR 2024

18 and Under - Born July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006
17 and Under - Born July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007
16 and Under - Born July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008
15 and Under - Born July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009
14 and Under - Born July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010
13 and Under - Born July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
12 and Under - Born July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012
11 and Under - Born July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013

Event Codes

Results

2024 Volleyball Results - June
2024 Volleyball Results - July 20-21
2024 Volleyball Results - July 28

2023 Volleyball Results - June
2023 Volleyball Results - July 22-23
2023 Volleyball Results - July 29-30

2022 Volleyball Results - June
2022 Volleyball Results - July 23-24
2022 Volleyball Results - July 30-31

2021 Volleyball Results - June
2021 Volleyball Results - July 17-18
2021 Volleyball Results - July 24-25

2019 Volleyball Results - June
2019 Volleyball Results - July 20-21
2019 Volleyball Results - July 27-28