TEAM ROSTERS & WAIVERS:

COMPETITION FORMAT

• Teams are no longer limited to the number of the out-of-state players on their rosters. It is the captain’s responsibility to declare team residency subject to KSG approval, at the time of registration
• All registration and team rules apply to non-playing coaches, non-playing captains, and non-playing bench personnel.
• Athletes may compete with only one team per sport.
• Age division for all competition will be determined by the age of the youngest team member as of December 31, 2024
• Tournament format will include preliminary round robin pool play leading to an elimination bracket championship final. A championship final flight system maximum of three skill divisions based on number of teams in each division and pool play results will be utilized.The following divisions maybe used, Division I –(highest level), Division II -and Division III. The final playoff format will be determined at the discretion of the Kansas Senior Games.  If entries are not conducive, a double elimination tournament will be played within the age group.
• In age groups where single teams are entered, that team will be given exhibition opportunities with the closest age group.  A single team entry will be an automatic winner and will not detract from the record of any opposing team in another age group.
• Net height shall be in accordance with USA Volleyball rules. In Men's 50-54: 7”11 5/8”.  In Men’s 55-69: be 7'9 5/8".  In Women's 50-59: 7’2 1/8". In Women’s 60+: 7”.
• All competition will be the best of 3 set matches. First two sets to 25.. Third deciding set to 15, starting 0-0.
• Teams will be required to provide line judges and score keepers during competition.
• Team clothing must be of like design and color.   It is recommended that team shirts be numbered both on the front and back.          
• A team must have at least five players present to start a game, otherwise the game is forfeited.  A five minute grace period will be allowed to assemble a minimum of five players.  The sixth player may enter upon arrival.  In the event of injury, a team may continue/finish with a minimum of four players on the floor.
• Teams competing with only five players shall always have three players on the front row. No service rotation penalty shall be assessed for not having six players.
• To win a match, a team must win two out of three games.
• USA Volleyball rules governing tie-breakers will be used. 1) Head to Head. 2) Head to Head Point Differential. 3) Total Point Differential. 4) Coin Flip.
• Game balls will be provided.
• All matches will be conducted in accordance with USA Volleyball rules, except as modified herein. Please visit www.usavolleyball.org for a copy of these rules.