Question 1

Where do I find the KCVA Rules?

Accepted Answer

These are published on this website, you can find them under the "Rules" link on the footer of the site.  Please also refer to FIVB Rules (rules of the game) and Volleyball England Regulations, which govern match procedures / administration (except where specifically moderated by KCVA Rules).

Question 2

What happens if we or the opposition don't have a full team?

Accepted Answer

The intended match cannot be regarded as a properly constituted fixture under KCVA Rules.  A friendly may take place, but teams must advise the circumstances to the League Secretary.  The ideal would be for the teams to agree to a reschedule of the match, where time / diary permits.
 
Relevant KCVA Rule: Rule 6

Question 3

How do I reschedule a game?

Accepted Answer

Within 21 days of the original fixture date, the teams need to agree a new date for the match to be played.  The new date should be within 35 days of the original fixture.  This is to try to avoid backlogs of unplayed fixtures building up towards the end of a season.  Teams must advise the KCVA secretary of the rearrangement.
 
Relevant KCVA Rule: Rule 6

Question 4

How long can a game be postponed?

Accepted Answer

See answer to Q2 (What happens if we or the opposition don't have a full team?)
 
Relevant KCVA Rule: Rule 6

Question 5

What happens if the opposition never shows up?

Accepted Answer

The procedures in Rule 6 need to be followed, referring to the KCVA League Secretary. The team who did appear for the match may have a valid claim on the points for the fixture.
 
Relevant KCVA Rule: Rule 6

Question 6

What happens if there is no referee for the game?

Accepted Answer

Similar to Q2, these are circumstances when the intended match cannot be regarded as a properly constituted match under KCVA Rules.
 
The procedures in Rule 6 need to be followed, referring to the KCVA League Secretary.

Question 7

If i'm missing a player can I invite a friend to play?

Accepted Answer

This is permitted, but the new player MUST be registered with KCVA registrations secretary prior to the match taking place.  Procedures for registering new players are set out in KCVA Rule 4.
 
Please bear in mind that there are eligibility hurdles for players taking part in a KCVA KO Cup semi-final or final.
 
Registrations are not necessary for players playing in the KCVA Foundation League, which is a separate division aimed primarily at beginners and younger players.
 
Relevant Rules and Documents:
   -  Rule 4
   -  Rule 4 (g)
   -  Foundation League Code of Conduct

Question 8

Can we play matches ahead of the scheduled fixture week?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely yes! (subject to both teams being in agreement).  Please remember to advise the league secretary so that they are aware the fixture is being played early.
 
Relevant KCVA Rule: Rule 6

Question 9

Can ladies play in the mens Divisions?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  The player must be recorded on the team roster produced by the KCVA registrations secretary, ahead of the match taking place (see Rule 4 for procedures relating to temporary /emergency registrations).
 
Ladies who are registered to play for the ladies team at one club may play for a mens team at a different club e.g. if their own club does not have a mens team (there may be other reasons why they might wish to do so).  The player in question must be recorded on the team roster for that mens team, produced by the KCVA registrations secretary.
 
Relevant KCVA Rules:
   -  Rule 4
   -  Rule 10 (b)

Question 10

Can junior boys play in the ladies division?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  Boys under the age of 16 may play in the ladies division.  They must appear on the team roster for that ladies team (ahead of the match taking place - see Rule 4 for registration procedures, including temporary /emergency registrations).
 
Restrictions apply to a boy player who will reach the age of 16 during a season.  Please refer to Rule 10 (c) for details.
 
Relevant KCVA Rules:
- Rule 4
- Rule 10 (c)

Question 11

Does our club need to be affiliated to Volleyball England?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  All clubs participating in KCVA competitions MUST be affiliated to VE, which is our National Governing Body.
 
Relevant KCVA Rule:
-  Rule 3

Question 12

What times do matches have to be played?

Accepted Answer

We aim to have midweek matches concluded at a reasonable time, to allow away team members to travel home.  The latest start time of a match, midweek, is first service at no later than 9pm.
 
Equally, some players may not work locally to the match venue, so the earliest time for first service for midweek matches is 7.30pm.
 
For weekend matches, first service must be between 9.30am and 8pm.
 
Matches may be played outside of these times, with the agreement of both teams.
 
Relevant KCVA Rule:
- Rule 7 (b)

Question 13

Whose responsibility is it to send in the scoresheet to the Fixtures / Results secretary?

Accepted Answer

The winning team.  Please email a good-quality photo or scan of the scoresheet, for the results secretary to process.
 
Please send the result through, the day after the match.
 
Relevant KCVA Rule:
- Rule 8

Question 14

What competitions does KCVA offer?

Accepted Answer

We currently have a Mens division and a Ladies division.  We also offer a Foundation league, which is a bit more relaxed than our principal competitions.
 
The Foundation league aims to provide a structured programme for teams of beginners, youngsters and those on the fringes of regular first team play.
 
We provide the schedule but we leave it up to teams to just play as many games as they can.  It is effectively a structured set of friendly matches.
 
We also run Mens and Ladies KO competitions, towards the end of the season.

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