Volleyball
Playing time and point awards
Each game will be played in 2 sets up to 25. The maximum playing time is one hour. If the final siren goes off during a rally then this point can be finished. To place after the group games the following points will be awarded:
| Set win: | 1 point |
| Set loss W.O.: | 0 points |
Semi-finals & finals
In the semi-finals and finals “Best of three” will be played. In the case of 1:1- draw the decisive set will be played up to 15 points until a winning margin of two points is reached.
Qualifying rules
At the end of the group games a table will be created. The ranking of the teams takes place according to:- the number of points
- for equal number of points then the set ratio is decisive.
- for identical number of points and the same set ratio then the best ball points difference will decide
- if there is still no decision then there will be a play-off.
Player exchange
The number of players that can be exchanged during one game is unlimited.Time out
Each team has the right to a 1 minute time out per set.
Height of net
U15: Height 2.18 metersU17: Height 2.24 meters
Sweeper
Each team may play with one sweeper.Rules
The tournament will be played according to the rules of the International Volleyball Federation FIVB. You can find details here.You can find out more about the general tournament rules of the World Sports Festival 2010 here
