UPDATE 17 JULY 2010

Please find following information in relation to

Australian Indoor Beach Volleyball Championships Brisbane 2010

JULY UPDATE

Not long now!!!! It’s finally come down to crunch time, with the final team registrations now nearly completed, so thank you to all the state coordinators and centre managers for their efforts in organizing your teams.

At this stage, the draw will be completed roughly one week prior to the event and I will endeavor to send it to all interested parties as well as posting it on relevant internet sites.

IN REGARDS TO FLIGHTS, EVERYBODY MUST PHYSICALLY BE IN BRISBANE  BY THURSDAY NIGHT (14/10) AT THE LATEST AS THE COMP MAY HAVE TO COMMENCE EARLY ON FRIDAY. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!

I have arranged accommodation for all Darwin and Palmerston (possibly Alice Springs and Townsville) to stay at Chermside Green Motel, 949 Gympie Road, Chermside.  The cost per person at this stage is estimated to be $50 per night (ie. Thursday to Monday, 4 nights, $200).  This full amount needs to be paid 2 weeks prior to the event, ie. Thursday 30September 2010.

Chermside Green Motel is only 9kms north of Brisbane City and a short drive from the airport.  It is conveniently located next to the Westfield Chermside Shopping Centre with a host of leisure facilities, including a huge number of shops, cafes and restaurants. This establishment has a combination of hotel type rooms broken down into the following:

Room Configuration

Budget Rooms –
1 queen bed, maximum 2 people, includes microwave.  All upper floor rooms.

Standard Rooms

1 queen bed, 1 single bed accommodates up to 3 people, includes microwave  Ground floor and upper floor rooms available.

Standard Family Rooms –
1 queen bed, 3 single beds accommodate 5 people Or 6 with a folder bed, includes microwave. Ground floor and upper floor rooms available.

Deluxe Rooms -

1 queen bed, 1 single bed, mini-bars, microwave , iron and ironing board, hairdryers, some with sofas,  some with baths and some with balconies.  All deluxe rooms are on the upper floor.

Other Features -

Rooms also available for disabled with easy access.
Non Smoking Rooms

Folder beds may be available upon request (subject to availability)

Foxtel available in all rooms. 

Voila Wireless Internet Service now available (charged by the hour, day or week)
Cafe Verde Bar open to Motel Guests from 10am to 12pm

Internet access available at reception for $2 per 1/2 hour

Breakfast
Our Café Verde serves breakfast each morning from 6.30am (or earlier by arrangement) to 8:30am.  We also have a room service breakfast available. Continental or fully cooked breakfasts are available.

Evening meals are not available - Many restaurants and eateries are available nearby at Westfield Chermside and other locations for lunch and dinner.

Check out their Website if you like at www.chermsidegreen.com.au

Buses to and from the centre are being organized for players, and as soon as I know the schedule I will post it on this website. I am unsure as to the cost at this stage but would recommend that you keep in mind $20 per person for the three days.  If you are wanting to catch the bus please let me know by Thursday 30 September 2010. 

Also, registration fees will be $35 per player. Your team registration form is attached, along with a medical indemnity form for each player. All players must also be familiar with the Code of Conduct and Rules of the competition which is also attached.

There will be a good selection of food available at the centre which will run each day and I’m sure Greg will run a happy hour at the bar during the weekend.

Finally, I need from each TEAM the following:

·        Team Registration form signed by ALL team members

·        Medical Indemnity form from EACH player

·        $235 from each player by 30 September 2010 which comprises of your accommodation and registration fees

·        Copy of photo identification from all MASTERS players

For any other enquiries, please contact your Territory Coordinator (Honor) direct at info@dibv.com.au or 0412 955 559.

I have put together a team pack which is available at the Bar.  If you require any forms to download please email me on info@dibv.com.au

2009 ACTUAL		FOR NT			5	3	0	2	1	8	0	0
2010 QUOTA ALLOWED					20	10	5	20	10	30	10	5
	Total Championship Quota by Divisions				20	13	7	20	13	20	10	7
	Northern Territory					Over 35	Over 45		Over 35
					OPEN	MENS	MENS	OPEN	LADIES	OPEN	Over 35	Under 18
					MENS	MASTERS	MASTERS	LADIES	MASTERS	MIXED	MIXED	JUNIORS
	Total NT Quota by Divisions				4	3	1	4	3	4	2	1
	Combined Darwin Centres Total Quota by Divisions				3	2	1	3	2	3	1	1
		Quota Allocated			2	1	1	2	1	2	1	1
	Darwin	Quota Nominations			2	1	0	2	1	2	0	1
		Reserve Nominations			2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0
		Quota Allocated			1	1		1	1	1
	Palmerston	Quota Nominations
		Reserve Nominations
	Regional Centre
		Quota Allocated			1	1		1	1	1	1
	Alice Springs	Quota Nominations
		Reserve Nominations

AUSTRALIAN INDOOR BEACHVOLLEYBALL

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

CODE OF CONDUCT

1.0     Framework

CONTEXT

• Players are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner which is in keeping with representing their State or Territory and will not bring discredit upon the Championships.
• When travelling or representing their State or Territory, each player is expected to dress and conduct themselves appropriately as befits representing their State or Territory.
• Respect at all times for property of others, adherence to the general rules and guidelines as specified hereunder in Part 2.0, as it relates to your role or level of participation.

DISCIPLINE RULES

• Substance use and/or possession thereof (illegal drugs) at the Championship will be cause for immediate ineligibility and removal from the Championship.
• It is the responsibility of players of the Championship to prevent situations occurring and avoiding situations that occur.  Individuals are to take responsibility for their own actions.
• Behaviour deemed irresponsible and/or disrespectful, by the Championship Coordinators, can be cause for disciplinary action or even dismissal from the Championship of the player and/or team.
• Any failure to comply with any or all Code of Conduct rules may be cause for disciplinary action.

2.0     Code of Conduct – General Rules & Guidelines

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP’S COORDINATORS

• Give all people equal opportunities to participate.
• Help coaches and officials highlight appropriate behaviour and skill development and help improve the standards of coaching and officiating.
• Set the example by providing Code of Conduct sheets to all participants and encourage clubs to follow the expectations.
• Ensure appropriate rules and regulations are implemented that emphasise fair play and encourage enjoyment and sportsmanship.
• Treat all clubs as equals not on their levels or grades.
• Make it clear that abusing people in any way is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action.
• Administer discipline in a just and fair but in a positive and supportive manner.
• Role model appropriate behaviour by demonstrating integrity, equity and fairness.
• Respect the rights, dignity and wish of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP’S OFFICIALS

• Compliment and encourage all participants in an objective and courteous manner.
• Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote fair play and respect for all opponents.
• Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than concentrate on negatives.
• As Officials, set the example by role modeling behaviour, which is positive and supportive and demonstrates integrity and fairness.
• Remember, as officials, you set the example. Your behaviour should be positive and supportive. You are a role model.
• Be responsible for the conduct of your players, spectators and officials.
• Accept responsibility for the safety and welfare of players, umpires and officials above all else.
• Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.
• Give all people a “fair go” regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CHAMPIONSHIP’S PLAYERS

• Play by and adhere to the rules.
• Value safety, fair play and welfare above personal prestige and gain.
• Accept the authority of all umpires and game officials.
• Never argue with umpires. If you disagree, have your captain, approach the umpire during a break or after the match.
• Never use foul language.
• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of umpires or other players, deliberately distracting or picking on opponents are not acceptable or permitted behaviour in any sport.
• Do not question the actions of an umpire. They will not change their decision!
• Be a good sport. Applaud all good play, whether by team mates or opposition.
• Treat all participants in your sport, as you would like to be treated.
• Always co-operate with your coach and team mates and also with your opposition, as without them their would be no competition.
• Always participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please other persons.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES AND CAPTAINS

• Role model appropriate behaviour by acting with integrity and professionalism. Remember that the coach/captain is likely to have the greatest influence on the behaviour of players and spectators.
• Never ridicule or yell at players for making mistakes or not winning.
• Control your temper, do not sledge.
• Accept the umpire’s decision and get on with the game.
• If you need to query an umpire’s decision, do so in a calm, clear and respectful manner.
• Always operate within the rules and spirit of the game, teaching your players to do the same.
• Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with the sport. This includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, friends and supporters. Encourage your players to do the same.
• Do not tolerate behaviour that may incite players and spectators against any official or public display of displeasure.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background of religion.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SPECTATORS

• Appreciate that people participate in sport for their enjoyment and benefit, not necessarily yours.
• Respect the decision of officials/umpires and encourage players to do so.
• Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and the team. Congratulate all players on their performance regardless of the outcome.
• Never ridicule players for making mistakes. Positive comments are motivational.
• Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by other spectators, coaches, officials or players.
• Show respect for your teams opponents. Without whom there would be no game.
• Encourage all players to follow the rules and official’s decisions.
• Do not use foul language, sledge or harass players, coaches or officials.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person, regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background of religion.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR UMPIRES

• Compliment and encourage all players.
• Be consistent, objective and courteous when making your decisions.
• Condemn unsporting behaviour and promote respect for all opponents.
• Emphasise the spirit of the game rather than the errors.
• Encourage and promote rule changes, which will make participation more enjoyable.
• Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up with any rule changes that may occur.
• Place the safety and welfare of the players above all else.
• Set the example by your behaviour and ensure that comments are positive and supportive.
• Be a good sport yourself. Actions speak louder than words.

§         Give all players a “fair go” regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

BELOW ARE THE REVISED RULES FOR 2010 TITLES IN BRISBANE

Disclaimer: All players acknowledge that they participate in the 2010 Australian Indoor Beach Volleyball Championships at the own risk. By completing the registration form each player understands that they exempt the event, State or Territory Coordinators and the Owners of the venue from any liability from any injuries sustained whilst playing during the Championships. All players will have limited personal injury cover provided, however, any player wishing to cover themselves comprehensively do so at their own expense.

RULES OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS:

OFFICIALS

The game is controlled by an umpire who may also keep score. An Automated Horn System, the umpire or an official keeps track of the time. Umpires are employed to ref the games but at some stage require a break whereby players may be needed to umpire. These gaps will be made up of players based on a roster system. All players playing in the championships may be required to umpire. In any sport, there are close calls where players will disagree, but the umpire’s decision is always final. Any arguing with or abuse directed at the umpire will not be tolerated, and can result in a point reduction or a send off at the umpire’s discretion.

TEAMS

An on court team consists of up to six players. In the case of mixed teams, there must not be any more than three males and not less than one female on court for each team at any one time.   

TEAM SHIRTS

27 January 2010 – Rules regarding playing/State/Territory shirts to be announced soon.

SERVING

The ball must be served within a one metre square of the right corner of the rear net. Ball can be served over or under arm. The ball must be released before being served. The ball must not have contact with any net whilst being served. All players must serve. Players are to rotate clockwise on winning the serve unless playing in fixed positions in which case all players are numbered to indicate the serving position. Ball must be set at least once on a serve before being returned over the centre net.

REACHING

A player may only reach over the net when defending or blocking the ball. The ball must be on a path to cross over the centre net as if not contacted by the blocking player. If the umpire deems a player has reached over the net during an attacking shot, the player will be fouled at the umpire’s discretion. If the ball touches a player’s hand or arm during a blocking action, it is not counted as a hit.

CENTRE NET

Any contact with the centre net by a player when defending or attacking at the centre net will result in a foul. Any player reaching over the centre net when attacking the ball will be fouled.

SIDE AND TOP NETS

All nets can be used in general play, except when serving, or contact with top net when the ball is returned over the centre net.

GENERAL PLAY

Any body contact or interference with a player on the opposing team may result in a foul. The ball may hit any part of the body above the waist to be deemed a “legal” hit.

BALL AND NET ABUSE

Any kicking of the ball will be an automatic deduction of two points at the umpire's discretion. Players unnecessarily abusing nets will be sent off.

SCREENING

The players of the serving team must not prevent their opponent, through individual or collective screening, from seeing the server or the flight path of the ball.

FOULS

The point or serve is lost when:

·        The ball touches the ground

·        Team plays the ball more than three times in succession except when in a blocking action and the block is not deemed a hit

·        The ball touches a player below the waist

·        A player touches the ball twice consecutively (except on a block or simultaneous contact from a hard driven ball)

·        A player touches the centre net (hair or clothing touch is not a fault)

·        The ball touches the top net while being returned over the centre net

·        A player hits the ball back over the net off a serve

·        The ball does not pass over the centre net on a serve

·        The ball hits any net on a serve

·        The umpire calls a carry, double hit, top net or net touch

·        A player interferes with an opponent player

·        A player intimidates or abuses another player or the umpire

·        The serve is made from outside the serving area

·        A player kicks the ball

·        A player reaches over the net when attacking the ball

·        A player screens the serve

·        At the conclusion of a rally the serving team does not send the ball to their own serving player / area in a timely and direct manner

A point is lost if a team:

·        At the conclusion of a rally does not send the ball to the serving player / area in a timely and direct manner

·        3 persons of same gender in a Mixed Team deliberately stand or play adjacent/side by side to each other during a rally for longer than necessary to complete their immediate shot and return to their correct position 

POINTS SYSTEM:

The final team placings will be determined by a win and bonus points system, and if necessary, percentages determined by points for & against. There will be 5 points awarded for a win, 1 point for a loss. There will be NO DRAWS, so if a game finishes the designated time with a draw during the round robin, then the next point wins. During finals, if there is a draw at the end of designated time, then 2 minutes of extra time will be played. One bonus point will be awarded for every 10 points scored per team per game, whether a team wins or loses.

PLAYERS LATE ON COURT

All teams must have a minimum of 3 players on the court at the start of their scheduled games unless authorised by a Coordinator. Teams will be penalised 3 points for every 2 minutes the minimum number of players is late on court. If by half time any team is still short of players, the game will be deemed forfeit and the 5 win points plus 3 bonus points will automatically be awarded to the opposing team, regardless of the final score.

REGISTRATION

All teams must submit their full team details and numbers at time of registration by the due date (no later than 01/08/10). Please submit registration forms and payment to your State/Territory coordinator via your centre owner or directly before that date. Changes in player’s details can be made up until the start of the 1^st day of competition (15/10/10). When required, proof of age by drivers licence/photo ID must be varified by 2 Coordinators at the start of the Championships or by their designated representatives. No late team registrations will be accepted. Teams will be made up of a minimum of 5 players to a maximum of 7 players (8 for mixed – 4 male/4 female). Only players specified on the registration form can play during the competition. Teams with 7 or 8 registered players can rotate players on/off court only at half time unless an injury occurs.

SUBSTITUTIONS

No substitutions between Divisions will be allowed during the competition unless under exceptional circumstances to be approved by two Coordinators.

No substitutions within Divisions will be allowed during the competition unless:

1.      Player sustains any injury or illness that will prevent him/her to continue playing during the competition.

2.      Any other circumstance that will be determined and/or approved by two Coordinators that will prevent any player to continue playing during the competition. 

Two Coordinators must clear any substitution of players before they are allowed to play for any team during the competition.

MINIMUM COURT TIME

Each player must play a minimum of at least 75% of round robin games during the competition to qualify to play in the finals, unless approved by a Coordinator.  ANY time on the court counts as a game played.

DISPUTES

Any disputes will be directed to a coordinator.  The coordinators’ decisions’ will be final.

DEFINITIONS

CARRY OR HELD BALL – The ball comes to rest momentarily in the arms or hands of a player. The ball must be hit cleanly. Scooping, lifting or throwing shall be considered a hold or carry.

SET – A set must be in one fluid motion. Dragging the ball towards the body will be considered a hold or carry.

REACHING BEYOND THE NET – In DEFENCE, 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. Thus, it is not permitted to touch the ball beyond the net until the opponent has executed an attack-hit. THE BALL MUST BE ON A PATH TO CROSS OVER THE CENTRE NET IF NOT CONTACTED BY ANY PLAYER. In ATTACK, a player is NOT permitted to pass his/her hand beyond the net after his/her attack-hit, even if his/her contact has been made WITHIN his/her own playing area.

REBOUNDING BALL – After crossing the centre net, if the ball rebounds back over the centre net due to contact with any court fixture or net within the first metre of the side net without any contact from the opposition, play continues if the attacking team still has a team shot available. After crossing the centre net, if the ball rebounds back after hitting any other area of the court apart as specified above, and without any contact from the opposition, the defending team wins the rally automatically.

ATTACK-HIT – All actions to direct the ball towards the opponent, except when serving and blocking, are considered attack-hits. An attack-hit is completed the moment the ball COMPLETELY crosses the vertical plane of the centre net or is touched by the blocker.

HARD DRIVEN BALL – At first hit of the team, not rebounding off any net with an obvious change of direction, the ball may contact various parts of the body consecutively, provided that the contacts occur during one action.

NET CONTACT – Contact with the net is a fault EXCEPT when the ball is driven into the net and causes it to touch an opponent, or bounce back into the attacker, therefore no fault is committed.

PLAYER ROTATION – Players will be allowed to have fixed playing positions on court provided that each player serves in rotation and is CLEARLY numbered, either on their shirts or black marker on their arms, so the umpire is aware of which player must serve.

SCREENING – A player, or group of players, of the serving team makes a screen by waving arms, jumping or moving sideways, during the execution of the service, or by standing grouped to hide the flight path of the ball.

MIXED TEAMS MALE/FEMALE POSITIONS - During play, 3 persons of the same gender cannot deliberately stand or play in adjacent/side by side positions for a period longer than necessary to play their immediate shot at the ball and return to their current position.

BALL RETURN - At the conclusion of the Rally the ball must immediately travel by direct means to the serving player / area.

CONCLUSION OF GAME - Unless the ball is in play the game is finished when the final siren STARTS, -  “In Play” is after the ball is hit at the serve.

AGE DIVISION CRITERIA - All players in a Division with a specific age requirement must produce photo ID for sighting by a coordinator before and/or during the Championships when requested to do so.