Invado tournaments feature non-timed matches - all day long!
Pools of 4 teams: 2-set matches (25, 25) against all other teams in the pool
Pools of 3 teams: best 2 of 3 matches (25, 25, 15) against all other teams in the pool
Pool play sets will be played to 25 points (capped at 27 points)
Unless stated otherwise, all matches will be self-officiated
Match winners must report results (with scores of each set) to convener table
Teams will be required to start play 5 minutes after the previous match ends (5 min warm-up time)
Team are guaranteed an absolute MINIMUM of 6 full sets (games) on the day (but likely play more)
Auto-Deficit Rule for Missing Female Player - If a team starts a set without the required minimum of 2 females on the court, the opposing team will receive a starting score of 6-0 in sets to 25 and 4-0 in sets to 15. In conjunction with this rule, no team will be permitted to play with 0 females on the court, or with more than 4 males playing at the same time. If a team is missing BOTH females, a fun game may be played, but the result will be recorded as a default win for the opposing team
Late Start Penalties: Teams will lose 1 point for every minute they are late or unable to play (after the 5-minute window between matches has elapsed). If a team is late or unable to play for more than 15 minutes - the opposing team will receive a default win for the first set. If an additional 15 minutes passes, then the 2nd set will be declared a default loss, as well
Basic Rule Reminders:
NEW RULE - as per recent rule changes, balls that hit the ceiling and stay on your own side of the net ARE in play
Rally Point scoring system in effect (every rally results in a point)
No player may spike, block, or attack the serve in any way (or contact the served ball above the net height in any such manner)
Back-court players are not permitted to block or spike above the net height in the front court (in front of the 'attack line')
Players being used as Liberos are unable to hand-set the ball in front of the attack line
Liberos are not permitted to attack the ball above the heigh of the net
Players are not permitted to reach over the net (and into the opposing team's area) to contact the ball, unless the opposing team has already made a 3rd contact on the ball.
If there are antennae in use, then the ball must travel inside the antenna to be considered in play. If the ball travels outside, or makes contact with, the antenna, then the rally is over and the ball is declared 'out of bounds.' If there are no antennae in use, then the posts are to be used as the outer limits of the ball's path.
Players may play the ball after it bounces out of the net, but if the ball strikes the area of the net outside of the antenna, then the rally is over.
There is NO 5-serve rule in-effect in any of the tiers
Serves that hit the net and go over (let serves) are in play.
Balls that land on the line are considered to be IN the court of play.
Please call your own net and 'under the net' violations (contact with the net is only permitted after the ball has already landed or been declared 'down').
When setting a teammate with a volley, the ball should have very little or no spin. In our higher tiers (elite & competitive), the expectation is that setters/players will call their own 'double contacts' or 'dirty sets.'
A 'lift' should be called when a player attempts to play the underside of the ball with an open hand and fails to use the base of the palm as the primary point of contact (fingers or centre of palm hold or 'lift' the ball). When playing the ball in such a fashion, it is a better - & less contested - practice to use the 'thumb' side of a closed fist.
For events with no referees present, please handle any disputes with a re-serve.
Proper indoor footwear (court or training shoes) must be worn at all times
Teams must keep track of the game score. Frequently call out the score and use the on-net scoreboards to avoid disputes later on
E-waiver Completion:
All eligible players must have completed a mandatory E-waiver (emailed to all participants at the time of registration)
Players who have not completed the e-waiver will be ineligible for tournament play
Captains are able to re-send E-waivers and correct email addresses (if necessary) in the 'Roster' area of their account at www.invado.ca
All players should search inboxes & spam folders for the phrase 'Invado e-waiver' to locate the email
Playoffs:
All teams qualify for tiered playoffs
Playoffs will be tiered based on pool play results (top & bottom teams crossover) and will follow a best 2 of 3 format (25, 25, 15)
There are no caps in any playoff sets (teams must win each set by at least 2 points)
Only winning teams move on (single elimination)
Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each tier
Player Conduct - teams and players are reminded to be respectful of opponents and Invado staff. We organize events (and you sign-up) to have an enjoyable time on the courts. Nasty incidents, rudeness, or taunting, etc. ruin the fun for everyone. If there is a serious dispute on the court, please remember that a re-serve typically resolves things (and leaves the solution in the hands of the 'volleyball god!'). If there's an issue relating to our policies or procedures, etc., please speak to our on-location staff or email us at info@invado.ca
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