Rules

1. Rule of play

  • All FIVB rules and regulations are in force

  • Number of participants: Maximum participants 12 athletes for external teams, and 14 athletes for Grace Volleyball teams. Pool of players that are submitted to the organiser is finalised and no changes are allowed unless with special circumstances.
  • The Tournament is one day long Goes from 8AM-6PM, round robin with 5 rounds each round is one set each set is 31 Points with no Deuce

2. Tournament tie-breakers

  • The tournament is ranked base on the number of wins of games in the round robin. If a tie happens between 2 teams.
  • We use the below order of tie breaker.
  • head to head competition result between 2 teams. If there is a 3 team tie breaker, we'll use the point difference between the games that are won. The larger the point gap in the win games, that team will rank higher.

3. GVL adaptations

    • Serves that hit the ceiling have ONLY ONE chance of reserving. If the reserve hits the ceiling, then a point will be given to the opponent team.
    • Balls that hit the ceiling during any period of the rally will be continued without stopping the game. Reserve will be awarded only if the ball hits the ceiling and lands on the opponent's side of court. Referee discretion and decision applies.
    • Athletes are NOT ALLOWED to hit the ceiling to cause a rebound back to the opponent's side. Athletes will be given a warning by the referee if any athletes abuses this provision.
    • Jerseys with number does not apply in this league. Athletes are required to have a uniformed top attire whenever possible.
    • Substitution rules as according to FIVB. However, we seek your understanding to inform the referee if there are abuse in the opponent team in substitution. As we some teams have no numbered jersey, it's difficult for the referee to ensure a 100% accuracy in this matter. We seek your help to point it out.

4. Division - Age limit

    • U18 Division are for athletes born on or after 2004
    • Open Division are for athletes of all ages.
    • U12 Division are for athletes born on or after 2010

5. Apparel/Jersey

Jerseys are recommended but not compulsory. If your team have no jersey, kindly wear similar coloured t-shirt.

6. Game format

Round Robin stage: 31 points each set. One set only. First to 31 points win, NO deuce.

Finals & 3rd/4th Placing game: 25 points each set, best of 3 sets, Rubber set 15 points deuce until 21 points only.

7. U12 Mixed

    • U12 Mixed Division are for athletes born on or after 2010
    • Each participating team is allowed a combination of boys and girls and is limited up to 3 boys at court during games.
      Ie. 0 boy, 6 girls
      1 boy, 5 girls
      2 boys, 4 girls
      3 boys, 3 girls
    • Handicap advantage/ the athletes are allowed to server after the line

    • Round Robin stage: 31 points each set. NO deuce.

    • Finals: 31 points. One set only. Deuce up to 40 points.