The following protocols have been approved by the BCSSGVA. They will be implemented during the 2005 provincial tournaments. Tournament hosts are to insure that all coaches, players and officials are aware of them.

Jewellery

All visible jewellery is to be removed or taped

Uniforms

Uniform tops are to be numbered front and back, and shall be of the same color and design. Shorts are to have the same appearance, but may have some insignificant minor differences (eg. different logo)

Multi-Coloured Ribbons

Players may wear multi- coloured hair ribbons.

Warm-up

Warm-up for all the matches will be a minimum of 5-5. Warm-ups will not be shortened if the tournament is behind schedule.

Team Rosters

Teams may dress and play more than 12 players for all matches

Substitutions

Substitutions for all matches are 12 plus a libero. Libero can be a different player for each game.

Time-Outs

Time-outs are 1 minute in duration. Teams can return onto the court at anytime during the time-out period. That is, teams are not required to wait for the other team to return.

Spectator Behaviour

In the event of inappropriate behaviour by spectators, players or coaches are to instruct their captain to approach the head referee. Head referee, with support from the tournament coordinator and gym supervisor, is to address and correct the concerns. Concerns such as unacceptable language, noises directed to a player at the time of serving, throwing objects on the floor are unacceptable.