as of May 18, 2016 All information subject to change

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1 as of May 18, 2016 All information subject to change 1.0 Competition Dates: August 26 to September 3, 2016 Volleyball competition for Americas Masters Games (AMG) Vancouver 2016 will be offering competitions in both Beach and Indoor disciplines. While both disciplines will be held concurrently, scheduling will allow opportunity for athletes to compete in both Beach and Indoor competitions. The proposed Volleyball competition (outside of ceremonies) schedule is as follows: 26/08 Fri 27/08 Sat 28/08 Sun 29/08 Mon 30/08 Tue 31/08 Wed 01/09 Thu 02/09 Fri Indoor X X X X X Beach X X X X All dates and times are subject to change, pending final entries received. A detailed schedule and competition format by event for each discipline will be produced and posted online closer to AMG 2016 competition date. 2.0 Competition Format & Eligibility Following the World Masters Games format, the events, divisions, and age categories for Volleyball at AMG 2016 will feature: 03/09 Sat Discipline Event/Division Age Categories* Beach Pairs - Open Men s'/women s': 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ Indoor 6 s - Open Men s'/women s': 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ *Age determined at December 31, The AMG 2016 Volleyball team s competition age category must follow by the age of the youngest registered team member, as determined at December 31, For example: A 44 year old female who will be 45 years old by the end of December 31, 2016 will fall into the 45+ age category.

2 Athletes can compete in both Beach and Indoor competition depending on the discipline details. No changes may be made to rosters on the proposed competition dates. The cut-off date to register in more events/divisions is July 29 th 2016 and teams may incur a late entry fee subject to division capacity. The organizers may combine certain age categories depending on division draw size and the number of teams registered. The combined age categories will be played as round robin. The finals will be played as separate age categories with separate awards and medals. 2.1 Beach Volleyball Beach Volleyball is played in pairs in their identified age categories for men s and women s competition. A minimum of two athletes for pairs may be registered for competition, with a maximum of three athletes permitted. The age category that a team competes in will be determined by guidelines set in section 2.0. The list of team members will be confirmed on the first day of competition by tournament management. No additions may be made after this time. Each athlete can participate in both Beach and Indoor Volleyball competitions. Teams are expected to officiate their own matches under the guidance of two referee supervisors. 2.2 Indoor Volleyball Indoor Volleyball can be played in sixes in their identified age categories for men s and women s competition. A required of seven athletes minimum need to be registered for teams to be eligible for competition, with a maximum of 12 athletes per team. The age category that a team competes in will be determined by guidelines set in section 2.0. The list of team members will be confirmed on the first day of competition by tournament management. No additions may be made after this time. Each athlete can participate in both Beach and Indoor Volleyball competitions. 3.0 Competition Rules & Standards

3 The AMG 2016 Volleyball events will be conducted in line with the competition rules of Volleyball Canada, or as otherwise specified in this document, and will conform to any special requirements of the event coordinator and the Americas Masters Game Association. Volleyball BC will conduct the competition. Each division will play in round robin matches. To qualify for playoffs and finals, an athlete must have played in at least two matches or one half of the team s round robin matches, whichever is fewer. Tie-breaking scenarios will follow Volleyball Canada procedures. Teams must compete in the age category of their youngest registered team member (As from section 2.0). Teams can expect to play a minimum of 5 matches, with a maximum of 3 games per day. 3.1 Beach Volleyball Teams will be allowed a shared 5-5 minimum of 10 minutes for on court warm up (this includes hitting and serving), starting 15 minutes prior to the scheduled match time. Teams may start their match earlier up to the court official s discretion. All matches will follow a best two out of three games rally point scoring system with twopoint advantage to 21 points no cap. The deciding third game will be rally point with twopoint advantage to 15 points no cap. Court side switches are made when collective in-game scores reach multiples of 7 as well as in between sets. Each team is allowed two 60-second time out per set. Substitutions are not allowed during the game play. Therefore substitutions for Beach Volleyball can only occur in between matches. If an athlete is injured during the match, they may request in injury substitution with another athlete on their team roster. If the injury substitution is accepted, the injured athlete may not return for the subsequent 2 matches or as directed by the tournament coordinator. Teams will compete to the net height set at 2.43m for men (30+ to 50+), 2.35m thereafter 55+. Women will compete at net height 2.24m (30+ to 50+), and 2.20m thereafter 55+. Refer to Volleyball Canada Outdoor Rule Book as needed. Any legitimate protests and appeals will be handled immediately by officials and tournament supervisors. Officials judgement calls are not protestable.

4 3.2 Indoor Volleyball All matches will follow a best two out of three games rally point scoring system with twopoint advantage to 25 points no cap. The deciding third game will be rally point with twopoint advantage to 15 points no cap. Court side switches are in between sets. Teams will be allowed a shared 5-5 minimum of 10 minutes for on court warm up (this includes hitting and serving), starting 15 minutes prior to the scheduled match time. Teams may start their match earlier up to the court official s discretion. The 6 limited substitution rule will be in effect with each team is allowed two 60-second time out per set. Teams will compete to the net height set at 2.43m for men (30+ to 50+), 2.35m thereafter 55+. Women will compete at net height 2.24m (30+ to 50+), and 2.20m thereafter 55+. Refer to Volleyball Canada Indoor Rule Book as needed. Liberos may not serve. Any legitimate protests and appeals will be handled immediately by officials and tournament supervisors. Officials judgement calls are not protestable. 4.0 Uniforms & Equipment 4.1 Beach Volleyball Team members are required to wear matching tops and bottoms of the same colour. Different athlete numbers are recommended on the matching tops. The volleyball being used will be WILSON CANADA VVC03 GOLD. 4.2 Indoor Volleyball All Volleyball athletes, officials, and volunteers must wear shoes with non-marking soles while participating in the competition area of the venue. All teams are required to wear appropriate uniforms with the same team tops and shorts, with the same color and design (with the exception of the libero who must wear a top of contrasting colour). Team uniforms must be numbered with no athlete sharing the same number (this can be 1-99). Numbers are to be located on the centre front and back of the jerseys. Numbers on the front must be 15cm and back 20cm. The volleyball being used will be BADEN VX5EC PEFECTION. 5.0 Venue Details

5 AMG Vancouver 2016 Volleyball competition, depending on the discipline, will take place across two competition venues as follows: Venue Name Competition Hosted Venue Information Kitsilano Beach Beach Volleyball 1499 Arbutus Street, Vancouver. Venue Name UBC War Memorial Gymnasium & Student Recreation Centre (SRC) Competition Hosted Indoor Volleyball Venue Information WAR: 6081 University Boulevard, V6T 1Z1. SRC: 6000 Student Union Boulevard, 500m north of WAR. 6.0 Further information Planning for the AMG Vancouver 2016 Volleyball competition will continue throughout and to September Additional sport specific operational information will be communicated to registered participants and updated in future additions of this Information and Technical Package. All participants are encouraged to monitor the AMG Vancouver 2016 website at and other Games communication channels to find out all of the latest information. If you have any further sport specific questions, please send an to