USAV Rules Updates
All players, coaches and officials should be aware of the rule changes as USAV came out with an updated book for the 2020 season. Officiating plays a huge part in the success of club tournaments and events. It is…
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Continue ReadingAll players, coaches and officials should be aware of the rule changes as USAV came out with an updated book for the 2020 season. Officiating plays a huge part in the success of club tournaments and events. It is essential everyone is familiar with the changes no matter how small. Here is a quick look at what’s new.
Liberos take charge! USAV 4.1.2: The Libero can be team or game captain.
Don’t worry about what they are wearing. USAV 4.3b: The legality of a team’s uniform(s) is not grounds for a protest by their opponent. The determination of a team’s uniform legality is the responsibility of the match referee(s), head referee(s), and/or tournament staff.
The more the merrier. USAV 7.1.1: Multiple team representatives may attend the captains’ meeting with the team captain. The 1st referee will confirm which player will represent the team for the toss.
Keep track of your own subs. USAV 24.2.7c: Failure to report team substitutions or time-outs to the coach or captain is not grounds for a protest.
Subs need to hustle into the game. USAV 15.10.3a: A verbal request for substitution is not acknowledged by the referees. The substitute must enter the substitution zone for the request to be acknowledged, except for a substitution related to an injury.
Complete list of rule changes for 2020
Be sure to have players/coaches take part in some form of training to familiarize themselves with the old and new rules. And make sure rules are clarified when playing teams from different regions or associations. Most of all, be patient and be a good sport!