2017/18 Sport Regulations

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1 2017/18 Sport Regulations Updated 9 th October 2017

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 THE 2017/18 AUSTRALIAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOUR (ABVT) Welcome and Overview Aims & Purposes of the ABVT Amendments (DURING-season) Abbriviations ABVT Contacts Event Calendar Staff & Committees COMPETITION Rules & Equipment ABVT Format Entry Information & Wild Cards Event Meetings & Athlete Expectations ABVT Event Seeding Withdrawal & Changing of Players ABVT AWARDS & PRIZE MONEY Medal Presentation Ceremony Awards, Prizes & Prize Money ABVRS ATHLETE RESPONSIBILITIES & SERVICES Refereeing & Coaching Media & Promotions Event Facilities & Services non-sanctioned Event Participation Dispensation to compete in an ABVT Event Sanctions Uniforms & Personal Accessories Personal & Event Sponsors Player Commitment Code of Conduct Players Grant of Right REFERENCE TO ABVT POLICES & FORMS LIBRARY... 21

3 1 THE 2017/18 AUSTRALIAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOUR (ABVT) 1.1 WELCOME AND OVERVIEW It is with great pleasure on behalf of Volleyball Australia (VA) that we release the 2017/18 Australian Beach Volleyball Tour Sport Regulations. The Sport Regulations provides a clear articulation of the rules and regulations, and the roles and responsibilities underpinning the delivery of the 2017/18 ABVT. The tour is based upon the following principles: use of the Australian Beach Volleyball Ranking System as a means of gaining entry into events supporting and giving greater recognition to our member state s open events and ensuring that the look and feel of each event are consistent so that you the player will experience an event delivery that is consistent across the nation. We are very excited about the opportunities we have to continue to host international competitions on Australian beaches off the back of some significant events in the recent past. The Australian Beach Volleyball Ranking System once again is a key component of the sport allowing for a wider reach and more events to be included. It is important to note that this year, in support of the diverse nature of all our State programs and events, the 2017/18 ABVT will NOT be FIVB Homologated. It is our hope to encourage and support a greater number of people playing across the country and in more events. Once again, the ABVT competition format is aligned with the FIVB tournament rules and regulations and the expectations of players and officials. We will again review this format to ensure it meets all expectations with this review planned for May We hope that the 2017/18 ABVT will be one of fierce competition, in an environment that ensures the best teams qualify. We would appreciate your comments and feedback throughout the season so that we can continually improve the quality of our events. Baz Wedmaier ABVT Tour Director

4 1.2 AIMS & PURPOSES OF THE ABVT The ABVT has been created to achieve the following goals. To provide professionally administered competitions for Australia s elite and developing athletes. To provide part of the pathway for athletes to compete at the international level. To showcase Beach Volleyball to the greater Australian population. To provide exposure and marketing opportunities to VA s commercial partners. To fulfil part of VA s Strategic Plan for Beach Volleyball in Australia. 1.3 AMENDMENTS (DURING-SEASON) As Notified 1.4 ABBRIVIATIONS ABVT AJBVC ASADA AVC FIVB ROC TOC SSO VA Australian Beach Volleyball Tour (or the highest sanctioned national Beach Volleyball Series of events in Australia Australian Junior Beach Volleyball Championships Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Asian Volleyball Confederation Federation Internationale de Volleyball Round Organising Committee ABVT Organising Committee State Sporting Organisation e.g. Volleyball Queensland Volleyball Australia 1.5 ABVT CONTACTS Position Name Phone ABVT Director Baz Wedmaier baz.wedmaier@avf.org.au NSW Open Event Manager SA Open Event Manager WA Open Event Manager ACT Open Event Manager Katja Imholz beachsvnsw@gmail.com Karla Della Pietra events@volleyballsa.com.au Jason Laverdure competitions@volleyballwa.com.au Christine Gates competitions@volleyballact.com.au

5 1.6 EVENT CALENDAR All entry deadlines, procedures and requirements are set by each event promoter. Check directly with them for up to date information and entry details.

6 1.7 STAFF & COMMITTEES ABVT Tour Organising Committee Volleyball Australia CEO Mathieu Meriaux T.O.C Tour Organising Committee Event Director/s The individuals appointed to represent their event on the ABVT ABVT Tour Director Baz Wedmaier The ABVT Organising Committee (TOC) is the highest authority for the Tour. The TOC can use information supplied and available to them at their discretion to make decisions with regards to all aspects of the Tour. They can invite others to attend their meetings at their discretion The TOC may rely upon information and advice from other individuals they determine in their sole discretion to be reasonable to assist in making any decisions concerning the events sporting regulations, operations and tournament play If a private company is contracted as the Promoter of any event, the TOC may add one (1) additional permanent member for the TOC to represent the promoter s interests.

7 2 COMPETITION 2.1 RULES & EQUIPMENT The ABVT will be using the FIVB Beach Volleyball Official Rules (current) unless where specifically amended in this Handbook or at the Technical Meeting of a specific event. Copies of the rules can be viewed on the FIVB website All equipment used to meet all Australian Standards and where possible, will be the same as that used by the FIVB. 2.2 ABVT FORMAT There is a new format on the World Tour that will become standard practice from 2018 Elimination Pool Format. This new format removes the need for any count back situations to progress in a pool. Every game and a team s progression is based on a win or a loss. The 2017/18 ABVT Division 1 will be using this Elimination Pool Format. There will be a maximum of 3 games per day for teams and gives the opportunity for event organisers to offer some guarantees to traveling teams. The event will have an Open Qualification Tournament followed by the Main Draw made up of: - 8 Australian Teams have direct entry - 4 Wild Cards (see details under ) - 4 teams from the Qualifying Tournament - 16 team Main Draw 4 pools of 4 teams - Event Format o Teams in each Pools is seeded 1 st to 4 th Match 1 & 2 1 st plays 4 th and 2 nd plays 3 rd Match 3 Losers of Match 1 & 2 Winner is placed 3 rd in the pool Loser is placed 4 th in the pool and eliminated Match 4 Winners of Match 1 & 2 Winner is placed 1 st in the pool and automatically proceeds to the Quarter Finals Loser is placed 2 nd in the pool o Elimination Round 2 nd and 3 rd in Pools 2 nd in pool is drawn 3 rd in pool is drawn cannot play an opponent from the same pool 4 games with winners progressing to Quarter Finals o Quarter Finals 1 st in pools vs winners of Elimination Round o Semi Finals o Bronze & Gold Medal Matches Below is the template for a 4 team pool under the new Elimination Pool. There are 2 less matches per pool. As described above, the teams are seeded in their pool and progression is achieved depending on matches won.

8 1st Seed in Pool Match 1 Winner Match 1 Match 2 4th Seed in Pool 2nd Seed in Pool 3rd Seed in Pool Match 4 Winner Match 2 Winner Match 4 1st Loser Match 4 2nd Match 3 Loser Match 1 Loser Match 2 Winner Match 3 3rd Loser Match 3 4th (Eliminated) The TOC reserves the right to ammend the competition format for Division 1 at any time. This will be advertisied as early as possible and confirmed at the events Technical Meeting Each Event Organiser may provide additional Divisions for mass participation. If a team enters into Division 1 and is placed into the Qualifier, it is encouraged that this team, if knocked out, will then be able to participate in the 2 nd Division to still engage with the event. This is up to each Event Organiser to confirm. 2.3 ENTRY INFORMATION & WILD CARDS Any Australian team entering into an ABVT Division 1 event, each player must have EITHER: Played in 1 registered State Event in any State prior to NSW Open or 2 events prior to the SA, WA & ACT Opens or; Have competed in at least 1 AVC or FIVB event within 3 months prior to the 1 st competition day of the entered State Open For a team to classified as Australian, each PLAYER must either: Be an Australian Citizen Hold a current Australian Passport Hold a current Australian Visa that allows the individual to remain for 12 months or more (I.E. not a holiday/tourist Visa) For a team to recognised as representing a country other than Australia and be classified as an International Team, each TEAM must: Not have lived in Australia for the past 2 years Be registered to play from the same country Have a letter of approval to participate from their National Federation An Australian player wishing to play with an International player will be classified as an International Team however will not be recognised as representing any country.

9 2.3.4 All Australian entries will be taken and ranked. The top 8 ranked teams will be given automatic entry. All other entered teams will be placed into a Single Elimination Qualification Tournament. Ranking will be by: 1. Current Individual FIVB Points I.E. points as listed at the time of entries being closed to an ABVT Event on the FIVB Website A team must have a minimum of 150 FIVB points in order for them to be used for entry. 2. ABVT Seed Index 2.1. For a player s 1 st 2017/18 ABVT event, the Seed Index of the complete 2016/17 Season will be used Any subsequent events, a player will receive the Seed Index of the current season only. 3. State 3 Star Event Seed Index for 2017/ For each gender, a maximum of 4 Wild Cards may be issued for the Main Draw with a maximum of 2 going to International Teams. A maximum of 4 International teams will be accepted into the Qualifying Tournament per gender An International team wishing to apply for inclusion onto the ABVT must submit a letter to baz.wedmaier@avf.org.au including details on your current playing experience, any national or international rankings, a Letter of Clearance from the athlete s National Federation and any other relevant information. All applications must be received a minimum of 28 days prior to the 1st competition day of the requested event An Australian team wishing to apply for a Wild Card must submit a letter to baz.wedmaier@avf.org.au including specific details on why a Wild Card is required when compared to coming through the Qualifying Tournament. Wild Cards to Australian teams will only be issued in extraordinary situations The Wild Card Selection Committee (WCSC), at their sole discretion, will decide all Wild Cards. The WCSC is comprised of: Volleyball Australia CEO representing the commercial and political interests of the ABVT & VA Volleyball Australia Beach Volleyball High Performance Director - representing the High Performance and Development opportunities for VA athletes ABVT Tour Director - representing the State Tours, the Tour itself and the operational deliverables of the ABVT In the event that less Wild Cards are offered than positions available, the next highest ranked Australian team/s will be promoted from the Qualifying Tournament to the Main Draw Entry into all ABVT events will be taken through the Event Organiser and close 28 days prior to the 1 st competition day for International Teams and 7 days prior to the 1 st competition day for Australian Teams International teams entered will be notified of their entry (successful or not) 24 days prior to the 1st day of competition into an event The entry fees and process for each event will be set by the Event Organiser and be advertised on the VA Website Australian entries will only be accepted from players that are full registered members of a SSO. Upon receipt of team entry documents, verification of membership will occur prior to acceptance of the team into the competition draw.

10 2.4 EVENT MEETINGS & ATHLETE EXPECTATIONS Athlete Meeting Requirements Athletes must attend the Preliminary Inquiry and the Technical Meeting. Non-attendance may result in automatic withdrawal from the competition. Under special circumstances, exceptions may be considered by the Event Organiser If a player/s is wishing to be granted exemption, they must apply in writing to the Event Organiser at least 7 days prior to the first Meeting of the event Preliminary Inquiry A Preliminary Inquiry will be held before each round. This Preliminary Inquiry is conducted by the Tournament Director before the Technical Meeting and is meant to check the eligibility status of each athlete The Preliminary Inquiry will be carried out at a time and place to be advised by each Event Organiser At the end of the Preliminary Inquiry, the Tournament Director will approve the final list of the participating teams allowed to enter the competition Attendance by both team members at the Preliminary Inquiry is compulsory. Sanctions will apply in the event of non-attendance Technical Meeting A Technical Meeting will be held after the Preliminary Inquiry. This Technical Meeting is conducted by the Tournament Director The Technical Meeting will be conducted at a place to be advised at each event The Tournament Director will chair the meeting and provide athletes with technical information about the competition. They may give the floor to other relevant people for additional comments, e.g. promoter representative, National Federation Delegate or the Referee Delegate Technical Meeting Agenda The Technical Meeting may cover the following but not limited to: Technical aspects of the competition & schedule; Medical Support/Services & Doping Information Media & Marketing activities; Information on the Rules of the Game, refereeing instructions, Duty Instructions & interpretation of the Rules; Any other useful information;

11 2.5 ABVT EVENT SEEDING All Teams (Australian & International) entered into Division 1 of an ABVT Event will be seeded by: 1. Current Individual FIVB Points I.E. points as listed at the time of entries being closed to an ABVT Event on the FIVB Website A team must have a minimum of 150 FIVB points in order for them to be used for Seeding If a team has less than 150 FIVB points, they can be used to separate 2 teams if tied on an ABVT or State Seed Index or when comparing to an international team before drawing of lots. 2. ABVT Seed Index 2.1. For a player s 1 st 2017/18 ABVT event, the Seed Index of the 2016/17 Season will be used Any subsequent events, a player will receive the Seed Index of the current season only. 3. State 3 Star Event Seed Index for 2017/18 4. Drawing of Lots The TOC reserves the right to amend the seeding for any team using their own discretion based on information supplied and available to them Seeding for any other Divisions on offer will be at the sole discretion of the Event Organiser 2.6 WITHDRAWAL & CHANGING OF PLAYERS Any player or team withdrawing from an event must do so in writing to the Event Director & Tournament Director The Event Organiser may refund teams if they withdraw prior to entries closing as per the entry guidelines If withdrawing for medical reasons, or a special case exists, a request for full reimbursement may be made to the TOC contained within the withdrawal letter. Proof may be requested Change of players in a team is only allowed if the TOC believes there is just cause for the change (i.e. medical or special conditions). The team will be responsible for all financial implications. No player changes to teams will be allowed once seeding is confirmed at the Technical Meeting of the Tournament A new team (with a change of player as approved above) does not automatically retain its spot in the tournament, be it in the MD or QT. Any changes to the draw or seeding will be made at the discretion of the TOC and all athletes will be informed at the Technical Meeting.

12 3 ABVT AWARDS & PRIZE MONEY 3.1 MEDAL PRESENTATION CEREMONY It is mandatory for the top 3 placed teams to participate at the Medal Presentation Ceremony that will take place immediately after the gold medal match. The Tournament Director will advise where the ceremony will be held. 3.2 AWARDS, PRIZES & PRIZE MONEY 3.3 ABVRS All awards, prizes and money are to be equally split between both genders Prizes and Prize Money will be advised at the Technical Meeting at every event The breakdown of prize money for the ABVT Division 1 Main Draw is divided by the following method: Placing Percentage of prize money on offer (per gender) 1st 20% 2nd 14% 3rd 10% 4th 8% = 5th 4 x 6% = 9th 4 x 4% = 13th 4 x 2% No prize money will be awarded for the Qualifying Tournament ABVRS Points will be allocated for the ABVT as a 5 Star Event ABVRS points will be allocated as follows: Placing Base Points Aus Champs 5 Star 4 Star 3 Star 2 Star 1 Star Multiplier st nd rd th Eq 5th Eq 9th Eq 13th Eq 17th Eq 21st Eq 25th rd down Australian Event Example ABVT State Finals Previous AAA Div National Age Events Previous AA Div Local Club Competitive State Age Events Local Club Entry level

13 4 ATHLETE RESPONSIBILITIES & SERVICES 4.1 REFEREEING & COACHING Refereeing Where required by the event, athletes will be required to perform the roles of a duty team during an event. A Duty Team will consist of a 1 st referee and a 2 nd referee/scorer When Event Officials are appointed to a game, duty teams must check with the appointed officials on court as to what role they are required to fulfil (if any) Any person officiating a match (in any role) will be deemed an Official. They will therefore be bound to the VA Officials Code of Ethics Coaching 4.2 MEDIA & PROMOTIONS Coaching is not permitted during matches as per FIVB Rules Publicity and promotions for the ABVT may be conducted by the sponsors in conjunction with Volleyball Australia Player participation may be requested for promotional activities, particularly any event launches prior to each round. If your attendance is requested, you will be contacted by the appropriate designated representative of Volleyball Australia or the Event Organiser and given further details on the activity. Your co-operation is requested to ensure maximum exposure and publicity for your profile, the sport and that of the ABVT. 4.3 EVENT FACILITIES & SERVICES Each ABVT event will focus on a centre court facility consisting of but not limited to seating, PA system, music & commentary, public interactions & promotions, VIP marquee facilities, access to toilets, athlete facilities, referee facilities, media, competition management, several outside courts and medical services VIP Areas are for VIP guests only. Athletes are permitted in the VIP by invite only Qualified senior first aid personnel will be in attendance at each round to administer any first aid treatment required by competitors, staff or spectators The ABVT will comply with all conditions of the VA Anti-Doping Policy and the rules and regulations of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA), the FIVB, the World Anti-Doping Agency, and the Australian Olympic Committee, as appropriate. Testing may be conducted at any event and players will be notified via standard ASADA procedures. Further information can be obtained via VA website ASADA website

14 4.4 NON-SANCTIONED EVENT PARTICIPATION Players may face sanctions if competing in a non-sanctioned event. Permission is expressly granted for players wishing to participate in: VA sanctioned beach volleyball competitions and events VA-sanctioned SSO beach volleyball competitions and events An event delivered by a SSO Sanctioned private promoter Non-conflicting FIVB Sanctioned events. 4.5 DISPENSATION TO COMPETE IN AN ABVT EVENT 4.6 SANCTIONS If a player wishes to participate and compete in any non-abvt Event, a player has the right to seek dispensation to play in such event. To receive dispensation, a player must notify VA in writing prior to nomination for and acceptance into such event. VA shall notify a player of its decision regarding authorisation within ten working (10) days of receipt of their written request. Such authorisation will not be unreasonably withheld. Sanctions Sanctions can only be handed down through Volleyball Australia. Further sanctions or referral to other authorities may be made by VA in addition to the following Players not completing the official ABVT forms including the entry forms, player commitments and other information requested (including biographical information) may be fined up to AUD$50 per player, per occurrence and / or not be permitted to compete Players must familiarise themselves with the strict anti-doping policies and procedures of Volleyball Australia. Breaches of this Policy attract severe penalties, as set out in the Policy. The Policy can be viewed at: All Players not signed in at the conclusion of the Preliminary Inquiry and/or not present at the players Technical Meeting (without prior exemption from the Event Organiser) may be fined up to AUD$50 per player, per occurrence and may be excluded from the draw. Players wishing to be granted exemption must apply in writing to Volleyball Australia at least 7 days prior to the event for which the exemption is sought Players who do not comply with the uniform regulations (see part 5.6) may be penalised up to AUD$50 per player for each preliminary match for which there is a breach, and up to AUD$100 for each finals match, and/or such players may face suspension or expulsion from the ABVT. The only exceptions permitted must be granted in writing by VA with the relevant request submitted at least 7 days prior to the event for which an exception is sought Players/teams who do not fully complete Duty Team requirements as assigned may be penalised up to AUD$50 per player for each match and/or suspended from future games or events Players failing to attend scheduled media, medal presentation and promotion obligations, as specified in this Handbook or the ABVT Player s Agreement may be penalised up to AUD$100 per occurrence per player st, 2 nd & 3 rd placed teams at each event are required to attend the medal presentation ceremony in their playing uniform. Unless authorised by VA or the Event Organiser, no other clothing, uniform, or accessories are permitted.

15 4.6.8 Failure to attend a tournament for which a player is registered without delivery of adequate explanation or withdrawal letter (see part 2.6) will result in forfeiture of paid entry fees, and possible expulsion or suspension from future ABVT Events The TOC will deal with any issues of misconduct during or after an event has been completed. VA can issue fines of up to AUD$500 for each offence and /or suspend players for serious offences All fines are cumulative and payable prior to acceptance into future ABVT Events. If an offence is committed during the ABVT Finals, the sanction fee can be deducted from Prize Money earned for that event. 4.7 UNIFORMS & PERSONAL ACCESSORIES Athletes must wear the official top/singlet provided by the ABVT at all times; during a match, on the field of play, during official warm-up periods, during post-match interviews, during the medal ceremony and during press conferences If no uniform is provided/required, players may chose to wear their own tops however they must be of the same style & colour Men and Women must provide their own shorts/bikini bottoms. Teams must wear shorts/bikini bottoms of the same colour and style Upon the request of the TOC, athletes must submit their own shorts/bikini bottoms for approval during the Preliminary Inquiry During severe weather conditions (hot or cold) the TOC may allow players to use additional garments that do not obscure the official uniforms. These may include but not limited to a tight shirt, long tight pants or sand socks. These must be consistent in style and colour per player. Players will be advised through any of the Referees, Referee Delegate or Tournament Director when additional garments will be allowed. 4.8 PERSONAL & EVENT SPONSORS Volleyball Australia is committed to building the profile of the ABVT athletes. To support this campaign Volleyball Australia will endeavour to feature player profiles in any television programming, website content, printed materials and editorial content concerning the ABVT Volleyball Australia is committed to supporting ABVT sponsors and asks that players be similarly committed to such support. Player sponsors that do not conflict with ABVT sponsors or conflict with rules outlined in this handbook will be permitted to appear on Players during ABVT events at the discretion of TOC. Player sponsors that conflict with ABVT sponsors will not be permitted at any time unless advised in writing by the TOC The tour sponsors for 2017/2018 can be found on the ABVT website It is the athlete s responsibility to contact VA with their sponsorship arrangements prior to the ABVT events to ensure there is no conflict. VA reserves the rights to refuse a player wearing specific promotional material if a sponsor is directly conflicting with one of the ABVT major sponsors or is bringing the sport into disrepute No political statements are allowed.

16 4.8.6 Once athletes have received confirmation that there are no potential conflicts, they are authorised to have personal sponsor s logos on their shorts/ bottoms located in any position and of any size. There is no limitation in the number of sponsors to be displayed on the shorts/ bottoms Athletes are authorised to use the following accessories: Visor or cap or hat or head band Sunglasses Therapeutic/Medical support braces for knee/elbow One (1) watch A collective total of three (3) items can be used as follows: Temporary tattoos Arm bands Footwear and/or athletic socks (with TOC approval) Athletes are responsible for presentation, care, security and costs of their own accessories Players agree to appear at promotional activations at each ABVT event, at ABVT sponsor tents on-site during events, and for such similar ABVT-related appearances as reasonably requested by the TOC. 4.9 PLAYER COMMITMENT A team will only be accepted into an event once all entry requirements are met including all payments By entering into any ABVT Event, each player commits to abide by conditions of an entered event, the Sport Regulations and the conditions listed below Definitions Tour Period beginning 1 July 2017 and concluding 30 June 2018 Event Period beginning 8:00 am, 24 hours prior to the scheduled commencement of the ABVT event and concluding 6:00pm 24 hours following the conclusion of the ABVT event The player agrees to comply with any reasonable direction of the Event Organiser in relation to the ABVT and the events The player hereby authorises and grants VA or their sanctioned agents the right to use their name, voice, image concerning them for the limited purposes of publicising, promoting and advertising the ABVT events, and for filming, televising and broadcasting, web casting, broadband and related IP/TCP internet presentations of the same. This clause survives beyond the 2017/18 ABVT Season The player grants and assigns to VA or their sanctioned agents the right to make use and show, from time to time and at it s discretion, motion pictures, live, taped or filmed television and video footage through any medium including digital and internet protocols of the player taken during the ABVT events without further compensation and hereby waive any right to such compensation for the player and their heirs. This clause survives beyond the 2017/18 ABVT Season.

17 The player agrees to use his or her reasonable endeavours to play the events nominated for on the ABVT subject only to injury or force majeure as approved by the Tour Organising Committee (TOC) The player agrees, for the duration of the event, to play only for prize money paid by the Event Organiser. All payments will be processed by the Event Organiser or by VA as advised in the events Technical Meeting or Event Regulations The player agrees to attend ABVT sponsor and related functions not interfering with player tournament commitments during the Event Period and not exceeding 5 appearances, without additional approval by the player. These activities to include but not be limited to ABVT sponsor activity, promotional activity and press activity The player agrees to not attend any unsanctioned/sponsor event activities which conflict with the appearance schedule for the event as publicised or which involves conflicting sponsors to the ABVT during the Event Period The player agrees to wear the official uniform as issued by the TOC during the Event Period at public activities including but not limited to warm ups, games and interviews, while acknowledging that VA retains all rights of ownership of event transcript If a player pursues personal sponsorship commitments, they must comply with the provisions outlined in the Sport Regulations. The TOC at its discretion may not approve personal sponsorship that does not comply with the guidelines The player agrees to supply a fully completed biographical information form to VA before entry into their first event of the ABVT or as requested earlier by the TOC The player acknowledges that if it is selected by VA to join the national team or national program, the player may be under obligations to VA, which have been, or will be assigned, to VA for the purposes of the ABVT. The player agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions The player ensures that they are in good health to participate in Beach Volleyball competitions and hereby assumes total responsibility for any health problems that may occur. The players undertake to take out their own insurances in relation to all and any matters arising from participation in the tournament sanctioned by VA The player agrees to be bound by the VA Anti-Doping policy and by the ASC/AOC Anti-Doping policies as in force from time to time The player hereby for himself/ herself, his/ her heirs, executors and assigns irrevocably release VA and the associated Event Organisers from all and any claims, actions, suits and proceedings whatsoever which he might have arising out of death, personal injury, property damage or other loss whatsoever suffered or incurred in connection with his/her participation in the event and the ABVT. The release hereby given shall operate separately in favour of all persons, corporations and bodies involved and otherwise engaged in performing these regulations and in promoting or staging events or the ABVT and the servants and agents of all of them.

18 The player indemnifies and agrees to hold and keep indemnified VA and the associated Event Organisers from all claims, actions, suits and proceedings whatsoever arising out of the wrongful actions of the player. Further, the player indemnifies VA and the associated Event Organisers and agrees to hold and keep indemnified VA and associated Event Organisers from all claims, actions, suits and proceedings whatsoever arising from any personal injury that the player may suffer as a result of competing in the ABVT The player acknowledges that VA and associated Event Organisers are not responsible for the safety of the player or his property during the Event Period or at any other time but will use its reasonable endeavours, having regard to its available resources, to provide a safe operating environment for players The player acknowledges that nothing in these regulations constitutes the relation of employer and employee and that the player is not covered by worker's compensation insurance. The player may make their own arrangements in respect of insurance for personal injury or death and superannuation The player acknowledges that they must be a full active member of their respective state volleyball association to be eligible to compete in the 2017/18 ABVT. In the case of international players, they must hold a current membership with their federation of origin and must provide written clearance upon nomination into the event from their federation of origin The advertised entry fee per team must be paid in full at the time of entry, in order to confirm your entry into the event. Payment details and conditions to be outlined by the Event Organiser To the extent of any inconsistent between this agreement and the Players Handbook, this agreement will prevail CODE OF CONDUCT All athletes competing in the ABVT are bound by the VA Athletes Code of Conduct and when involved in officiating, the VA Officials Code of Conduct. Players shall report to ABVT Events at such times and places as reasonably designated by VA and conduct themselves according to the highest standards of honesty, ethics, fair play and good sportsmanship. Players also agree to abstain from any behaviour or conduct that VA determines in its reasonable, good faith business judgment to be detrimental to the best interests of the sport of Beach Volleyball and/or the ABVT including, but not limited to, publicly expressing or publishing remarks which are, in the reasonable opinion of VA, derogatory or contrary to the best interests of the ABVT, its officers, directors, players/members, sponsors and/or promoters.

19 4.11 PLAYERS GRANT OF RIGHT Players hereby grant, assign, and license for the Term of the ABVT Agreement to VA or any of their designated entity(ies) (e.g., sponsors and media partners), the nonexclusive right to use, display or otherwise exploit player s name and/or likeness, including his/her photograph, digital image, motion picture, video, voice, facsimile signature or biographical information ( Licensed Player Identity ) in connection with ABVT media and ABVT sponsorships, promotions and/or endorsements (including commercial tie-ins). VA specifically acknowledge and agree that sponsors of the ABVT shall not have the right to utilise the Licensed Player Identity in such a way that the use of the Licensed Player Identity through media, sponsorships, promotions and/or endorsements (including commercial tie-ins) could be reasonably construed as an individual endorsement by a PLAYER of any product, service, or entity of such sponsor(s) Players hereby grant, assign, and license, in perpetuity, VA or any VA designated entity(ies), the exclusive right to photograph, record, tape, display, publish, promote and broadcast (either live or recorded) Player s performance at any ABVT Event Players acknowledge that VA owns all right, title and interest in and to and uses in any way of the names, logos, marks and/or insignia of the ABVT. In this connection, players agree that he/she will not use his/her endorsement (which shall include player's name, signature, photograph, picture, likeness or any facsimile thereof), nor grant the use of his/her endorsement to any third party, for the purpose of endorsing any product or company, or entering into a sponsorship or licensing agreement that uses the name, logos, marks and/or insignias of the ABVT without the express written approval of the VA Players grant to VA or any VA designated entity(ies) all his/her media rights including, but not limited to, television, internet, home video, and film, for any ABVT Event, any ABVT-related appearance, and/or any practice at a ABVT Event (i.e., excluding private practices of players) in which player participates, and acknowledges that any such ABVT Event, any such ABVT-related appearance, and/or any such practice at an ABVT Event shall be the exclusive property of VA and that VA has the exclusive right to exploit such rights on its own behalf in perpetuity throughout the world. VA specifically acknowledges and agrees that sponsors of the ABVT or VA shall not have the right to utilise the media rights granted to VA and VA designated entities in such a way that the use of such media rights could be reasonably construed as an individual endorsement by player of any product, service, or entity of such sponsor(s).

20 Players grant to VA the right to capture, take, create or use player s picture or image (whether still, motion, video, digital or television), alone or together with others, for still photographs, digital images, motion pictures, television or home videos or other broadcast uses. VA may use such pictures or images, irrespective of who takes such pictures or images, in any manner it desires for publicity or promotional purposes for the VA throughout the world, or in conjunction with any uses as provided for herein. The rights to any such pictures taken by VA shall belong to VA in perpetuity. Further, players acknowledge and agree that VA shall own all rights and interests in the film, digital, television and video footage, as well as all still photography, produced or taken at, or in conjunction with, any ABVT Event, any ABVT-related appearance, and/or any practice at an ABVT Event. VA specifically acknowledge and agree that third party sponsors of the ABVT shall not have the right to utilise player s picture or image in such a way that the Licensed Player Identity could be reasonably construed as an individual endorsement by player of any product, service, or entity. In connection with the foregoing sentence, VA agrees to notify third party sponsors of such restriction on use of player s licensed player identity (it being acknowledged that inadvertent failure to notify such third party sponsor shall not be deemed a breach by VA hereunder but player shall have the right to pursue any and all available remedies directly against such sponsor) Players will autograph such items as reasonably requested by VA. All items to be personalised and autographed will be supplied by VA and may be used by VA as business gifts, promotions or charitable auction items; provided, however, that VA may not sell any such personalised and autographed items for cash without the prior written approval of player.

21 5 REFERENCE TO ABVT POLICES & FORMS LIBRARY All forms referenced in this Handbook can be found on the VA website, by contacting the VA office or the ABVT Event Director General Policies Match Fixing Policy Member Protection Policy Privacy Policy Social Media Policy Terms and Conditions Competitions & Events Policies Competition and Events Commisions Policy Sports Medicine Australia Blood Policy Pamphlet Sports Medicine Australia Hot Weather Guidlines Sports Medicine Australia Infectious Diseases Information High Performance Policies Beach Volleyball National Junior Teams Selection Policy Beach Volleyball National Teams Selection Policy Volleyball National Junior Teams Selection Policy Volleyball National Teams Selection Policy Anti-Doping Policy - Effective from January Beach Volleyball Selection Statement Commonwealth Youth Games BEACH VOLLEYBALL Nomination Policy FIVB Medical Regulations Sport Substances and Supplements Policy Sport Development Policies Coach Accreditation Updating Policy Junior Sport Policy Referee Accreditation Updating Policy