MEN S WORLDTOUR HONOURS FIVB 2001 MEN S TEAM RANKINGS FIVB 2003 MEN S TEAM RANKINGS. Rank Team Country Points

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1 WORLDTOUR HONOURS MEN S FIVB 2001 MEN S TEAM RANKINGS Rank Team Country Points 1 Emanuel Rego - Tande Ramos Brazil Martin Laciga - Paul Laciga Switzerland Martin Conde - Mariano Baracetti Argentina Jose Loiola - Ricardo Santos Brazil Stein Metzger - Kevin Wong United States Jorre Kjemperud - Vegard Hoidalen Norway Mikhail Kouchnerev - Sergey Ermishin Russia Stefan Kobel - Patrick Heuscher Switzerland Julien Prosser - Lee Zahner Australia Rogerio Para - Ze Marco de Melo Brazil Dain Blanton - Eric Fonoimoana United States John Child - Mark Heese Canada Josh Slack - Jarrod Novosel Australia Jody Holden - Conrad Leinemann Canada Franco Neto - Roberto Lopes Brazil Markus Dieckmann - Jonas Reckermann Germany Dax Holdren - Todd Rogers United States Luis Maia - Joao Brenha Portugal Oliver Stamm - Nikolas Berger Austria Bjorn Berg - Simon Dahl Sweden 946 FIVB 2002 MEN S TEAM RANKINGS FIVB 2003 MEN S TEAM RANKINGS Rank Team Country Tournaments Played Points Earnings (US$) 1 Ricardo-Emanuel BRA Benjamin-Marcio Araujo BRA Laciga P.-Laciga M. SUI Heuscher-Kobel SUI Dieckmann M.-Reckermann GER Harley-Franco BRA Berger-Doppler AUT Hoidalen-Kjemperud NOR Baracetti-Conde ARG Heyer-Egger M. SUI Blanton-Nygaard USA Dieckmann Ch.-Scheuerpflug GER Maia-Brenha POR Berg B.-Dahl SWE Rogers-Scott USA Alvarez-Rosel CUB Metzger-Wong USA Holdren-Metzger USA Schacht-Slack AUS Prosser-Williams AUS Rank Team Country Points 1 Martin Conde - Mariano Baracetti Argentina Marcio Araujo - Benjamin Insfran Brazil Jose Loiola - Ricardo Santos Brazil Martin Laciga - Paul Laciga Switzerland Emanuel Rego - Tande Ramos Brazil Jorre Kjemperud - Vegard Hoidalen Norway Stefan Kobel - Patrick Heuscher Switzerland Rogerio Para - Harley Marques Brazil Nikolas Berger - Clemens Doppler Austria Jody Holden - Conrad Leinemann Canada Juan Rosel - Francisco Alvarez Cuba Andrew Schacht - Josh Slack Australia Bjorn Berg - Simon Dahl Sweden Franco Neto - Roberto Lopes Brazil Markus Egger - Sascha Heyer Switzerland Bjorn Maaseide - Iver Horrem Norway Julien Prosser - Lee Zahner Australia Markus Dieckmann - Jonas Reckermann Germany

2 WORLDTOUR HONOURS WOMEN S FIVB 2001 WOMEN S TEAM RANKINGS Rank Team Country Points 1 Shelda Bede - Adriana Behar Brazil Sandra Pires - Tatiana Minello Brazil Elaine Youngs - Barbra Fontana United States Kerri-Ann Pottharst - Natalie Cook Australia Misty May - Kerri Walsh United States Tamara Larrea Peraza - Dalixia Fernandez Grasset Cuba Rong Chi - Zi Xiong China Holly McPeak - Lisa Arce United States Jackie Silva - Claudia Oliveira Brazil Vasso Karadassiou - Efi Sfyri Greece Jia Tian - Fei Wang China Daniela Gattelli - Lucilla Perrotta Italy Eva Celbova - Sona Dosoudilova Czech Republic Liz Masakayan - Dianne DeNecochea United States Teresa Galindo - Mayra Huerta Mexico Lina Yanchulova - Petia Yanchulova Bulgaria Laura Bruschini - Annamaria Solazzi Italy Rebekka Kadijk - Marrit Leenstra Netherlands Stephanie Pohl - Okka Rau Germany Susanne Glesnes - Kathrine Maaseide Norway 894 FIVB 2003 WOMEN S TEAM RANKINGS Rank Team Country Tournaments Played Points Earnings (US$) 1 Ana Paula-Sandra Pires BRA Walsh-May USA Adriana Behar-Shelda BRA Cook-Sanderson AUS Tian Jia-Wang Fei CHN McPeak-Youngs USA Jordan-Davis USA Novakova-Celbova CZE Kadijk R.-Leenstra NED Pohl-Rau GER Benoît-Kuhn SUI Alexandra-Minello BRA Mason-DeNecochea USA W.H. You-L.Wang CHN Lahme-Müsch GER Sfyri-Karadassiou GRE Arvaniti-Koutroumanidou GRE Larrea Peraza-Fernandez Grasset CUB Gaxiola-Garcia MEX Ahmann-Vollmer GER FIVB 2002 WOMEN S TEAM RANKINGS Rank Team Country Points 1 Misty May - Kerri Walsh United States Shelda Bede - Adriana Behar Brazil Kerri-Ann Pottharst - Natalie Cook Australia Elaine Youngs - Holly McPeak United States Ana Paula Connelly - Tatiana Minello Brazil Daniela Gattelli - Lucilla Perrotta Italy Sandra Pires - Leila Barros Brazil Monica Rodrigues - Alexandra Fonseca Brazil Rebekka Kadijk - Marrit Leenstra Netherlands Stephanie Pohl - Okka Rau Germany Jia Tian - Fei Wang China Barbra Fontana - Dianne DeNecochea United States Susanne Glesnes - Kathrine Maaseide Norway Vasso Karadassiou - Efi Sfyri Greece Lina Yanchulova - Petia Yanchulova Bulgaria Carrie Busch - Leanne McSorley United States Eva Celbova - Sona Dosoudilova Czech Republic Chiaki Kusuhara - Ryo Tokuno Japan Nicole Benoit - Simone Kuhn Switzerland Angela Clarke - Tania Gooley Australia

3 RULES OF THE GAME PLAYERS There are two players on each side TO WIN A MATCH The match is won by the team that wins two sets. In the case of a 1-1 tie, the deciding set (the 3rd) is played to 15 points with a minimum lead of 2 points. A set (except the deciding third set) is won by the team that first scores 21 points with a minimum lead of two points. In the case of a tie, play is continued until a two point lead is reached (22-20, etc). The teams switch after every 7 points (Set 1 and 2) and 5 points (Set 3) played. TO WIN A RALLY Whenever a team fails in its service or fails to return the ball, or commits any other fault, the opposing team wins the rally, with one of the following consequences: - If the opposing team served, it scores a point and continues to serve. - If the opposing team received the service, it gains the right to serve and also scores a point. COIN TOSS The first service of a set is executed by the team determined by the coin toss. REACHING BEYOND THE NET In blocking, a blocker may touch the ball beyond the net, provided that he/she does not interfere with the opponent s play, before or during the latter s attack-hit. A player is permitted to pass his/her hand beyond the net after his/her attack-hit, provided that his/her contact has been made within his/her own playing space. A player may enter into the opponent s space, court and/or free zone, provided that this does not interfere with the opponent s play. It is forbidden to touch any part of the net or the antennae. SERVICE ORDER After the first service in a set, the player to serve is determined as follows: a) when the serving team wins the rally, the player who served before, serves again b) when the receiving team wins the rally, it gains the right to serve and the player who did not serve last time will serve. SCREENING The teammate of the server must not prevent either opponent, through screening, from seeing the server or the path of the ball. On the opponent s request, they must move sideways. NUMBER OF TIME-OUTS Each team is entitled to a maximum of one 30 second time-out per set. For FIVB World Competitions, in sets 1 and 2, one additional 30 seconds Technical Time-out is automatically allocated when the sum of the points scored by the teams equals 21 points. TEAM HITS Each team is entitled to a maximum of three hits for returning the ball over the net. Team hits include not only intentional hits by the player, but also unintentional contacts with the ball. Two players may touch the ball at the same moment. When two teammates touch the ball simultaneously, it is counted as two hits except at blocking. The ball may touch any part of the body. The ball must be hit, not caught or thrown. It can rebound in any direction. BALL CROSSING THE NET The ball sent to the opponent s court must go over the net within the crossing space. While crossing the net the ball may touch the net. A ball driven into the net may be recovered within the limits of the three team hits

4 REFEREE S HAND SIGNALS 1.- AUTORISATION TO SERVE Move the hand to indicate the direction of service. 2.- COURT SWITCHES Raise the forearms front and back and twist them around the body. 3.- TIME-OUT Place the palm of one hand over the fingers of the other, held vertically (forming a T). 4.- MISCONDUCT SANCTIONS Show yellow card for warning. Show red card for penalty. Show both red/yellow together for expulsion. Show both red/yellow separately for disqualification. 5.- SCREENING Raise both arms vertically, palms forward. 6.- BALL «OUT» Raise the forearms vertically, hands open, palms Towards the body. 9.- HELD BALL Slowly lift the forearm, palm of the hand facing Upwards DOUBLE CONTACT Raise two fingers, spread open FOUR HITS Raise four fingers, spread open NET TOUCHED BY A PLAYER Touch the top of the ner or its palm facing downwards REACHING BEYOND THE NET Place a hand above the net, palm facing Downwards ATTACK-HIT FAULT Make a downward motion with the forearm, hand open INTERFERENCE BY PENETRATION INTO THE OPPONENT S COURT Point to the center court DOUBLE FAULT AND REPLAY Raise both thumbs vertically. 7.- BALL TOUCHED Brush with the palm of one hand the fingers of the other, held vertically. 8.- BALL «IN» Point the fingers towards the court

5 REFEREE PROFILES Name: Tarek El Assad Nationality: Switzerland Date of Birth: 18 Feb 1956 Profession: Sales Rep. Hobby: Cooking, Diving and reading a book on a sandy beach Number of seasons on the FIVB WT: 6 Number of seasons on National Tour: 15 Languages spoken: French, English and German TAREK EL ASSAD 1- FIVB World Tour Open, Stavanger Men s gold final 2- FIVB Grand Slam, Marseille Women s gold final 3- FIVB World Tour Open, Gstaad Men s semi-final Name: Takashi Fujii Nationality: Japan Date of Birth: 10 Aug 1962 Profession: Self-employed Number of seasons on the FIVB WT: 8 Number of seasons on National Tour: 11 Languages spoken: Japanese / English TAKASHI FUJII 1- Final of World Tour 2003 in OSAKA 2- Final of World Tour 2003 in Bali 3- Semi-Final of Asian Games 2002 in Korea Name: Ronald Kaase Nationality: United States of America Date of Birth: 23 Aug 1956 Profession: Volleyball Official Hobby: Horses Number of seasons on the FIVB WT: 6 Number of seasons on National Tour: 6 Languages spoken: English RONNIE KAASE 1- FIVB World Tour Open, Osaka Women s gold final 2- FIVB World Tour Open, Vitoria Women s gold final 3- FIVB World Tour Open, Espinho Men s gold final Name: Fani Katsavouni Nationality: Greece Date of Birth: 24 Dec 1963 Gender: Female Profession: Physical Education Teacher Hobby: Swimming and Diving Number of seasons on the FIVB WT: 3 Number of seasons on National Tour: 8 Languages spoken: Greek, German and English FANI KATSAVOUNI 1- FIVB World Tour Open, Cagliari USA vs CAN Womens 2- FIVB Challenger, Xylokastro Men s gold final 3- FIVB Challenger, Xylokastro Women s gold final STEFANO CESARE 1 - FIVB World Championship, Rio de Janeiro Men s gold final 2- FIVB World Tour Open, Palma Mallorca Men s gold final 3 - FIVB World Tour Open, Espinho Men s gold final Name: Stefano Cesare Nationality: Italy Date of Birth: 16 Feb 1970 Profession: Electronic Engineer Hobby: Soccer, Tennis, Volley Number of seasons on the FIVB WT: 5 Number of seasons on National Tour: 11 Languages spoken: Italian and English RUDIGER FRANZEN 1- Olympic Games, Sydney Women s gold final 2- FIVB World Tour Open, Berlin Men s gold final 3- FIVB World Tour Grand Slam, Marseille Men s gold final Name: Rudiger Franzen Nationality: Germany Date of Birth: 28 Apr 1967 Profession: Manager Hobby: Sports and Cigars Number of seasons on the FIVB WT: 7 Number of seasons on National Tour: 9 Languages spoken: German and English

6 REFEREE PROFILES DARRYL FRIESEN 1- Olympic Games, Sydney Men s semi-final 2- FIVB World Championships, Marseille Women s gold final 3- FIVB World Championships, Los Angeles Women s gold final Name: Darryl Friesen Nationality: Canada Date of Birth: 15 Sep 1967 Profession: Fire Fighter Hobby: Snowmobiling, Wake Boarding and Snowboarding Number of seasons on the FIVB WT: 8 Number of seasons on National Tour: 8 Languages spoken: English and Spanish Name: Andrea Haas Nationality: Austria Date of Birth: 11 May 1964 Gender: Female Profession: Student Hobby: Ski and Tennis Number of seasons on the FIVB WT: 5 Number of seasons on National Tour: 7 Languages spoken: German and English ANDREA HAAS 1- Olympic Games, Sydney Men s gold final 2- Olympic Games, Sydney Women s gold final 3- Goodwill Games, Brisbane Men s gold final LEIJUN WANG Name: Leijun Wang Nationality: China Date of Birth: 30 Jan 1967 Profession: Civil Servant Hobby: Reading Number of seasons on the FIVB WT: 0 Number of seasons on National Tour: 0 Languages spoken: Chinese and English Name: Elzir Martins de Oliveira, Nationality: Brazil Date of Birth: 10 Aug 1962 Profession: Professor Hobby: Cinema and Music Number of seasons on the FIVB WT: 17 Number of seasons on National Tour: 18 Languages spoken: Portuguese, Spanish and English ELZIR MARTINS DE OLIVEIRA 1- FIVB World Tour Open, Sao Paulo Men s gold final 2- FIVB World Tour Open, Cadiz Men Gold Final 3- World Champion, Rio Women Bronze FinalA STEFANOS VASSILIADIS 1 - FIVB World Tour Open, Athens 2003 Test Event - Men s Final 2 - FIVB World Tour Open, Rhodes Women s Final 3 - FIVB World Tour Open, Rhodes Men s Final Name: Stefanos Vassiliadis Nationality: Greece Date of Birth: 7 Mar 1950 Hobby: Tennis Number of seasons on the FIVB WT: 8 Number of seasons on National Tour: 13 Languages spoken: Greek and English Name: Peter Hreszczuk Nationality: Australia Date of Birth: 18 May 1961 Profession: Executive Hobby: Photography and Volleyball Number of seasons on the FIVB WT: 7 Number of seasons on National Tour: 14 Languages spoken: English and Ukrainian PETER HRESZCZUK 1- Olympic Games, Atlanta Men s bronze final 2- Olympic Games, Sydney Men s quarter-final 3- Olympic Games, Sydney Men s semi-final IRENE MOULA Name: Irene Moula Nationality: Greece Date of Birth: 25 Feb 1972 Gender: Female Profession: Accountant Number of seasons on the FIVB WT: 2 Number of seasons on National Tour: 5 Languages spoken: Greek and English Name: Pedro Garcia Mercado Nationality: Porto Rico Date of Birth: 8 Oct 1961 Profession: Volleyball Official Hobby: Bowling and Beach Camping Number of seasons on the FIVB WT: 8 Number of seasons on National Tour: 14 Languages spoken: Spanish and English PEDRO GARCIA MERCADO 1- Goodwill Games, St-Petersburg Women s gold final 2- Hermosa Open, Los Angeles Men s semi-final 3- FIVB World Tour Open, Mar del Plata Men s gold final

7 FAQ Do men and women receive equal prize money? Yes Do you have to have special sand for the tournaments? Yes. A top quality, clean, fine sand, which is tested in a specialised laboratory in Canada. Is the net and court the same size for Beach Volleyball as in Volleyball? Yes, 2.43m for men and 2.24m for women. Which countries are growing the fastest in terms of Beach Volleyball? Brazil, USA, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, France, China, Portugal and Greece. Why isn t mixed Beach Volleyball played? Firstly the net is at a different height for men and women and secondly, the speed of which the game is played differs between the two sexes. However the FIVB does not exclude the possibility of mixed Beach Volleyball being played to enjoy the sport. Do all Beach Volleyball players come from Volleyball? While some Volleyball players have made the successful transition Karch Kiraly and Jackie Silva to name a few, Beach Volleyball has such a presence now it is attracting professional players who have dedicated their life to the sport. Is Beach Volleyball always played on beaches? No. You will see some venues located in the middle of town squares, amongst the mountains, ports and holiday resorts, while the FIVB allows some national and continental tours to be played indoors. Why does the FIVB force the women to play in bikinis? They don t. The women have the option of playing in a one or two piece playing uniform. When was Beach Volleyball introduced to the Olympic Games programme? In it s debut at the Olympics Beach Volleyball was a sold out event at the 1996 Atlanta Games What is the role of a National Federation? National Federations affiliated to the FIVB manage and promote all kinds of Beach Volleyball activities through their own calendar and supporting major events by supplying their referees and officials. Are players professional or amateur? Top world ranked players are professional Who are the legends of Beach Volleyball? Men: Sinjin Smith, Randy Stoklos, Karch Kiraly, Gene Selznick, Loiola, Emanuel Women: Jackie Silva, Kerri-Ann Pottharst, Karolyn Kirby, Natalie Cook, Sandra Pires What do the signals mean in Beach Volleyball? Signals are meant to coordinate a strategy between players. One index finger behind the back means the blocker will take the line parallel to the outside of the court while the player at the back covers the diagonal angle. Two index fingers means the blocker takes the diagonal while the player at the back covers the shot down the line. What future does indoor Beach Volleyball have? The FIVB only sanctions outdoor events to preserve the image and spirit of the sport. However, due to special weather conditions some northern countries may organise indoor events. Do Beach Volleyball teams have captains? Yes. Usually indicated on the score sheet and the captain is responsible for the coin toss among other things. Is a ball on the line in or out? In What is the average length of a match? A typical game consists of about 100 rallies or just less than an hour. Is the ball the same as Volleyball? No it is heavier and bigger in order to be slower for greater control. What is the mission of the FIVB? To bring Volleyball in all its forms to as many people in the world as possible

8 GLOSSARY ACE. served ball that lands within the playing boundaries, which is untouched by the receiving team. Also called spader or silver bullet his/her hand or arm from anywhere behind the baseline. ATTACK HIT. a fault in the completion of the attack. It may by for an illegal tip SIDEOUT: should the team that receives the service win the rally they have with finger action or for not setting in line with the shoulders an offensive shot. scored a sideout and they win the right to now serve. BLOCK: an attempt by a player to intercept the ball before, or just as it crosses SKY BALL: a very high serve in its trajectory which is used to gain advantage the net. from wind, sun, etc... BUMP (pass): technique to playing the ball using forearms played underhand, SIX PACK (facial): refers to a player who was hit directly in the face by with hands together to direct the ball. the ball BUMP (set): a forearm pass used as a set usually to initiate an attack. SIZZLING THE PITS: a spike that sneaks by the blocker s armpits. BYE: where a team does not have to play its game in a particular type of draw. SNIVLER (tape shot). an offensive shot that hit the tape of the net and It progresses to the next round. barely rolls over. CARRY (held ball): a fault called it the ball comes to rest or is held in the course SPIKE: an offensive shot that is made up of jumping and hitting the ball of contact by one player. above the net. CORN DOGGED: a sweaty player covered with sand. TRASHMAN: a derogatory term for a player who continually uses dink lobs COVER: refers to backing up a partner s hit when the opponent attempts a block. or slices to win a point The cover anticipates the possibility of the block being successful. VOODOO VOLLEYBALL: a player or team with an incredible luck who keeps CROSS COURT (cut shot): offensive hit in which a player instead of hitting with continually hitting the side line power, slices the ball sharply cross-court nearly parallel to the net WIPEOFF: the attacking hit that deflects DIG (save): ball retrieved with any part of the body, particularly from a spike or off the block of the defending team. hard driven attack. OINK (tip): ball played just over the net or blockers hands, instead of spiking. DOUBLE FAULT: a double fault occurs when players from opposing teams commit faults simultaneously. In such cases the referee will direct a replay. ELVIS: as in Heartbreak Hotel for the shot that just misses and costs you the game FLOATER: a serve that follows an uneven trajectory (floats) over the net. HARD DRIVEN BALL: arty bell hit from above or near the top of the net (not including the serve) that is fast in its speed of contact with the defense. The defense is able to play this ball with a slight hold. INTERFERENCE: a player who does not allow the opposition to complete a play on the ball. JOUST: a ball that is played close to the net with the hitter and blocker both simultaneously contacting the ball. KONG BLOCK: a huge one-hand block used by Randy Stoklos MY MIDDLE : telling your partner that you will take the serve that comes between the two of you. OFF HAND SIDE: right hand player, playing right side. The ball comes across the body on a set to h it. ON HAND SIDE: right hand player, playing left side. The ball is in front of a player on a set to hit. ONE-TWO, BARBEOUE: after two losses in a double elimintation event you might as well go get dinner. OUT (out of bounds): the ball is out when it touches any surface, object or ground outside the court. The lines are considered as being part of the court. OVERTOP: hitting clearly over the hands of the blocker RALLY: several successive balls returned over the net in the course of one point. ROLL SHOT: an offspeed hit usually directed to either deep corner. ROOF BLOCK (stuff block): block that puts the ball straight down on the side of the attacking team. SCREENING: an attempt by a player to conceal the teammates service. Screening is illegal. SERVE: the act of putting the ball into play by a player who hits the ball with

9 FIVB AND ATHOC OFFICIALS Olympic Beach Volleyball numbers: Total number of teams: 24 men and 24 women. Total number of athletes: 48 men and 48 women. Total number of matches: 104, comprising of 52 men s and and 52 women s matches. TECHNICAL DELEGATES Angelo Squeo ITA José Casanova POR CONTROL COMMITTEE Sinjin Smith Jury Member USA Robert Clarke Jury Member USA M.J. Oliveira Results POR Miguel A. Quintana Jury Member ESP Roberto Reggiani Jury Member ITA Andrew Hercus Referee Subcommittee NZ Jeff Brehaut Referee Subcommittee ENG Dr. Annie Peytavin Medical Delegate FRA Tim Simmons Press Delegate USA Fiorenzo Galbiati FIVB Photographer ITA ATHOC Nikos Sofi anos Competition Manager George Saranteas Technical Operations Manager Katerina Kotsiarini Administration Manager Teta Stefanou Results Manager A.Paraskevopoulos Venue Manager

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