ELITE LEAGUE RULES & REGULATIONS

 General Rules:

1                    All OVA rules will apply.

2                    Teams must have 6 roster players on the court with proper uniforms.  Anything less will result in a Default in the set, match and/or tournament.  No ghost rule

3                    Default will occur for the first game 5 minutes after the scheduled start time.  The second game will be defaulted 20 minutes after the scheduled start time.

Uniforms:

1.         All teams must have matching tops.  Teams may wear bottoms “at first glance” with discretion from organizer.

2.         A cash fine will occur if teams do not have the proper uniforms.  (A fine is $25 per play date which must be paid by the next play date)

  Playing Schedule:

1.                     TBA.  Depends on number of teams entered for that tournament.

 Appeals:

1.                     Teams must appeal at time of occurrence to the Organizer or to the Head Referee.

  How the Series Works:

 Our goal is to create a competitive environment for Men's and Women’s Volleyball in the Ontario area.  We are offering them an opportunity to play quality high level volleyball in these tournament series.

 The series consists of 5 tournaments throughout the Season with a Championship Tournament Finals.  The Championships will be held in the end of March or beginning of April. (We will be announcing the date shortly)

 The goal is to accumulate as many points as possible to qualify for the Championships

 In a given tournament, points are given to teams:

1.                    1 point for participating (all teams)

2.                    An additional 2 points to teams that make it to playoffs

3.                    An additional 4 points to teams who make it to championship quarterfinals

4.                    An additional 6  points to teams that make it to semi finals

5.                    An additional 7 points to the finalist

6.                    An additional 10 points to the champion

If a consolation division is created than the maximum amount a team can accumulate is 3 points total.

All tournaments have a maximum capacity of 4 teams per court or 12 maximum in a three court facility.

 Teams will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.

 To qualify for the Championships, the top 12 teams with the most points will be invited.

Ties will be determined by the league.

 There will be cash prizes in the Top Round for first place only in each tournament.  Second Place in the Top Round and the whole Consolation Round will be merchandise.