Technical Regulations - Volleyball

1. EVENTS
This competition will be conducted during the Summer Deaflympics 2021 from 01 May 2022 to 15 May 2022 and will consist of the following 2 events (1 for men, 1 for women and 0 for mixed):

EventMenWomenMixed
Volleyball

2. PARTICIPANTS

2.1 Invitation to Participate
ICSD and the Organising Committee will invite all National Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) members in good standing to participate in the competition.

2.2 Eligibility

2.2.1 Hearing Loss
Participation in the competition is restricted to athletes who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Refer to the ICSD Audiogram Regulations for additional details on measurement of hearing loss.

2.2.2 Age
Athletes must meet the minimum age requirement for each event listed below:

EventMinimum AgeMaximum Age
Volleyball14-

2.2.3 Compliance
Only athletes who comply with the Deaflympics Regulations are allowed to participate in the competition.

2.3 Number of Teams
Each National Federation may enter one (1) men's team, one (1) women's team and/or one (1) mixed's team. Participation in the competition is limited to a maximum of 12 men's teams, 12 women's teams and 0 mixed's teams.

2.4 Qualified Teams

Participation is determined through a qualification system below:
MenWomenMixed
BRA - Brazil
BUL - Bulgaria
FRA - France
GHA - Ghana
ITA - Italy
JPN - Japan
MEX - Mexico
POL - Poland
TUR - Turkey
UKR - Ukraine
VEN - Venezuela
BRA - Brazil
ITA - Italy
JPN - Japan
MEX - Mexico
POL - Poland
TUR - Turkey
UKR - Ukraine
USA - United States

2.5 Number of Athletes per Discipline
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each discipline listed below:

MenWomen
1414

2.6 Number of Athletes per Event
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

EventMenWomenMixed
Volleyball1414-

2.7 Number of Reserves or Substitutes per Event
A maximum number of reserve/substitute athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

EventMenWomenMixed
Volleyball44-

2.8 Competition Entry Standards
Not Applicable

2.9 Competition Entry Rules
Only an authorised representative of each NDSF is allowed to submit competition entries.

2.10 Non-Starting Athletes
A fine of USD$100.00 will be levied on each non-starting athlete unless he/she submits a doctor's declaration in writing English that he/she should not be allowed to start.

3. REGISTRATION
Please refer to the 6. Team Sports in the General Technical Rules - Summer Deaflympics, for further details on registration.

 

4. COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

4.1 Technical Organisation
ICSD is be responsible for the technical organisation of the competition in conjunction with the (FIVB).

4.2 Committees

4.2.1 Technical Committee
The Technical Committee is comprised of the ICSD Technical Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Cathy Schelvis - ICSD Technical Director (Chair)
Mauro Engelke - Chief referee
Silvio Cardoso da Silveira - FIVB representative
Denise Cemin Dani - Sport Liaison Officer
Victor Hugo Sepulveda da Costa - Deaf Representative

4.2.2 Protest Committee
The Protest Committee is comprised of the ICSD Technical Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Cathy Schelvis - ICSD Technical Director (Chair)
Mauro Engelke - Chief referee
Silvio Cardoso da Silveira - FIVB representative

4.3 Competition Rules
The competitions will be conducted in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the FIVB (version: 06). In case of disagreement in the interpretation of the Rules and Regulations, the English text shall prevail. Unforeseen incidents not covered by the Rules and Regulations shall be dealt with as follow:

4.3.1 Cases of a general nature will be resolved in accordance with the Deaflympics Regulations, General Technical Rules - Summer Deaflympics and this Technical Regulations.

4.3.2 Cases of a technical nature related to competition rules will be resolved in accordance with the FIVB Rules and Regulations.

4.4 Competition Equipment

All equipment used during competition must comply with the FIVB Rules and Regulations.

4.5 Competition Clothing

4.5.1 Participants must wear competitive uniforms representing their nationality, duly registered and published in accordance with the FIVB Rules and Regulations.

4.5.2 Participants must observe the Deaflympics Regulations regarding advertisements on their uniforms and clothing worn in the competition area.

4.6 Draw
The draw for all events will be conducted under control of the Technical Committee and in accordance with the FIVB Rules and Regulations.

4.7 Competition Plan
The competition plan will be conducted in accordance with the FIVB Rules and Regulations.

4.8 Officials

4.8.1 Judge/Referee/Umpire
Allocation of the officials to conduct the events will be made by the Technical Committee. Wherever possible, officials will possess the FIVB international license valid for 2022. However, officials with the highest level of national accreditation may be assigned.

4.8.2 Appointment
The Organising Committee, the Technical Director and an ICSD-designated Respresentative shall appoint a FIVB representative and an appropriate number of officials to conduct each event.

4.9 Unforeseen Incidents
In the event of unforeseen incidents not covered by the rules and regulations, the Technical Committee will make a determination. In the absence of the Technical Committee, the ICSD Technical Director will make a determination.

5. VENUES

5.1 Competition Venue

The competitions will take place at:
VenueSport Event
Fundação MarcopoloVolleyball

5.2 Training Venue

The training will take place at:
VenueSport Event
Centro Municipal de Esporte e Lazer Joel Bastos de Souza - Ginásio Enxutão, Volleyball
Fundação Marcopolo, Volleyball

6. SCHEDULES

6.1 Competition Schedule

Date - TimeMenWomenMixedVenue
04 May 2022 - 09:00BRA vs FRA  Fundação Marcopolo
04 May 2022 - 11:30UKR vs BGR  Fundação Marcopolo
04 May 2022 - 11:30VEN vs MEX  Fundação Marcopolo
04 May 2022 - 14:00TUR vs GHA  Fundação Marcopolo
04 May 2022 - 14:00BRA vs MEX  Fundação Marcopolo
04 May 2022 - 16:30POL vs JPN  Fundação Marcopolo
04 May 2022 - 16:30UKR vs JPN  Fundação Marcopolo
05 May 2022 - 09:00BRA vs ITA  Fundação Marcopolo
05 May 2022 - 11:30UKR vs TUR  Fundação Marcopolo
05 May 2022 - 11:30MEX vs FRA  Fundação Marcopolo
05 May 2022 - 14:00BGR vs JPN  Fundação Marcopolo
05 May 2022 - 14:00ITA vs POL  Fundação Marcopolo
05 May 2022 - 16:30GHA vs POL  Fundação Marcopolo
05 May 2022 - 16:30TUR vs USA  Fundação Marcopolo
06 May 2022 - 09:00FRA vs VEN  Fundação Marcopolo
06 May 2022 - 11:30TUR vs BGR  Fundação Marcopolo
06 May 2022 - 11:30ITA vs MEX  Fundação Marcopolo
06 May 2022 - 14:00POL vs UKR  Fundação Marcopolo
06 May 2022 - 14:00MEX vs JPN  Fundação Marcopolo
06 May 2022 - 16:30JPN vs GHA  Fundação Marcopolo
06 May 2022 - 16:30BRA vs UKR  Fundação Marcopolo
07 May 2022 - 09:00ITA vs FRA  Fundação Marcopolo
07 May 2022 - 11:30UKR vs JPN  Fundação Marcopolo
07 May 2022 - 11:30BRA vs VEN  Fundação Marcopolo
07 May 2022 - 14:00TUR vs POL  Fundação Marcopolo
07 May 2022 - 14:00POL vs USA  Fundação Marcopolo
07 May 2022 - 16:30BGR vs GHA  Fundação Marcopolo
07 May 2022 - 16:30ITA vs TUR  Fundação Marcopolo
08 May 2022 - 09:00MEX vs BRA  Fundação Marcopolo
08 May 2022 - 11:30JPN vs TUR  Fundação Marcopolo
08 May 2022 - 11:30VEN vs ITA  Fundação Marcopolo
08 May 2022 - 14:00POL vs BGR  Fundação Marcopolo
08 May 2022 - 14:00UKR vs MEX  Fundação Marcopolo
08 May 2022 - 16:30GHA vs UKR  Fundação Marcopolo
08 May 2022 - 16:30JPN vs BRA  Fundação Marcopolo
09 May 2022 - 11:30TUR vs POL  Fundação Marcopolo
09 May 2022 - 14:00USA vs ITA  Fundação Marcopolo
10 May 2022 - 09:00Quarterfinals - A1 vs B4  Fundação Marcopolo
10 May 2022 - 09:00Quarterfinals - A1 vs B4  Fundação Marcopolo
10 May 2022 - 11:30Quarterfinals - A2 vs B3  Fundação Marcopolo
10 May 2022 - 11:30Quarterfinals - A2 vs B3  Fundação Marcopolo
10 May 2022 - 14:00Quarterfinals - A3 vs B2  Fundação Marcopolo
10 May 2022 - 14:00Quarterfinals - A3 vs B2  Fundação Marcopolo
10 May 2022 - 16:30Quarterfinals - A4 vs A1  Fundação Marcopolo
10 May 2022 - 16:30Quarterfinals - A4 vs A1  Fundação Marcopolo
11 May 2022 - 09:00L-Q vs L-Q  Fundação Marcopolo
11 May 2022 - 09:00L-Q vs L-Q  Fundação Marcopolo
11 May 2022 - 11:30L-Q vs L-Q  Fundação Marcopolo
11 May 2022 - 11:30L-Q vs L-Q  Fundação Marcopolo
11 May 2022 - 14:00Semifinals - W-Q vs W-Q  Fundação Marcopolo
11 May 2022 - 14:00Semifinals - W-Q vs W-Q  Fundação Marcopolo
11 May 2022 - 16:30Semifinals - W-Q vs W-Q  Fundação Marcopolo
11 May 2022 - 16:30Semifinals - W-Q vs W-Q  Fundação Marcopolo
12 May 2022 - 10:00Place 7-8 - Volleyball  Fundação Marcopolo
12 May 2022 - 10:00Place 7-8 - Volleyball  Fundação Marcopolo
12 May 2022 - 12:45Place 5-6 - Volleyball  Fundação Marcopolo
12 May 2022 - 12:45Place 5-6 - Volleyball  Fundação Marcopolo
13 May 2022 - 09:00Bronze Medal Game - L-S vs L-S  Fundação Marcopolo
13 May 2022 - 11:30Bronze Medal Game - L-S vs L-S  Fundação Marcopolo
13 May 2022 - 14:00Gold Medal Game - W-S vs W-S  Fundação Marcopolo
13 May 2022 - 16:30Gold Medal Game - W-S vs W-S  Fundação Marcopolo

6.2 Training Schedule

Date - TimeMenWomenMixedVenue
01 May 2022 - 09:00France  Fundação Marcopolo
01 May 2022 - 10:00Brazil  Fundação Marcopolo
01 May 2022 - 10:00Brazil  Fundação Marcopolo
01 May 2022 - 11:00Venezuela  Fundação Marcopolo
01 May 2022 - 11:00UKR  Fundação Marcopolo
01 May 2022 - 13:00Poland Fundação Marcopolo
01 May 2022 - 14:00Italy Fundação Marcopolo
01 May 2022 - 15:00USA  Fundação Marcopolo
01 May 2022 - 15:00UKR  Fundação Marcopolo
02 May 2022 - 09:00Italy Fundação Marcopolo
02 May 2022 - 10:00Ukraine Fundação Marcopolo
02 May 2022 - 11:00Turkey Fundação Marcopolo
02 May 2022 - 13:00Mexico Fundação Marcopolo
02 May 2022 - 14:00Brazil Fundação Marcopolo
02 May 2022 - 15:00Japan Fundação Marcopolo
02 May 2022 - 16:00Venezuela  Fundação Marcopolo
02 May 2022 - 16:00Ghana  Fundação Marcopolo
02 May 2022 - 17:00Bulgaria  Fundação Marcopolo
02 May 2022 - 17:00France  Fundação Marcopolo
03 May 2022 - 09:00Ghana  Fundação Marcopolo
03 May 2022 - 10:00Mexico Fundação Marcopolo
03 May 2022 - 11:00USA  Fundação Marcopolo
03 May 2022 - 11:00Bulgaria  Fundação Marcopolo
03 May 2022 - 13:00Poland Fundação Marcopolo
03 May 2022 - 14:00Ukraine Fundação Marcopolo
03 May 2022 - 15:00Japan Fundação Marcopolo
03 May 2022 - 16:00Turkey Fundação Marcopolo
04 May 2022 - 10:00USA  Centro Municipal de Esporte e Lazer Joel Bastos de Souza - Ginásio Enxutão
05 May 2022 - 10:00Training Centro Municipal de Esporte e Lazer Joel Bastos de Souza - Ginásio Enxutão
06 May 2022 - 10:00Training Centro Municipal de Esporte e Lazer Joel Bastos de Souza - Ginásio Enxutão
07 May 2022 - 10:00Training Centro Municipal de Esporte e Lazer Joel Bastos de Souza - Ginásio Enxutão
08 May 2022 - 10:00Training Centro Municipal de Esporte e Lazer Joel Bastos de Souza - Ginásio Enxutão
09 May 2022 - 10:00Training Centro Municipal de Esporte e Lazer Joel Bastos de Souza - Ginásio Enxutão
10 May 2022 - 10:00Training Centro Municipal de Esporte e Lazer Joel Bastos de Souza - Ginásio Enxutão
11 May 2022 - 10:00Training Centro Municipal de Esporte e Lazer Joel Bastos de Souza - Ginásio Enxutão
12 May 2022 - 10:00Training Centro Municipal de Esporte e Lazer Joel Bastos de Souza - Ginásio Enxutão

6.3 Technical Meeting

6.3.1 Date and Location

The Technical meeting will take place at:
Date - TimeVenue
03 May 2022 - 10:00Technical MeetingPavilões da Festa da Uva
12 May 2022 - 16:00Technical MeetingPavilões da Festa da Uva

6.3.2 Attendance
Each participating NDSF may be represented by a maximum of two officials, of whom at least one must be deaf. The NDSF may also bring an interpreter if necessary.

7. CONTROL AND SANCTIONS

7.1 Hearing Devices
The use of any hearing aid(s)/amplification or cochlear implant is not allowed in the restricted zone area.

7.1.1 Restricted Zone Area
The restricted zone area is in effect at the moment the athlete enters the competition area during the warm-up and competition periods.

7.1.2 Violation and Penalty
When this rule is violated, refer to ICSD Audiogram Regulations 8: Violations and Penalties.

8. PROTESTS

8.1 Procedures for lodging a protest
All sport related protests will be resolved in accordance with the FIVB Rules and Regulations and will be adjudicated by the Protest Committee.

8.1.1 Any protest must be written in English on the Official Protest Form. The form and a deposit USD$100.00 must be given to the ICSD Technical Director within 0 minutes after the official public posting of results.

8.1.2 The ICSD Technical Director will decide whether the protest is sport-related or eligibility-related. The Protest Committee will review all sport-related protests, and the ICSD Representative will review all eligibility-related protests.

8.1.3 The deposit of USD$100.00 will be returned to the applicant only if the protest is considered valid.

8.2 Procedure for reviewing a protest
The Protest Committee will meet in the competition venue or a designated office at a time decided upon by the ICSD Technical Director.

8.2.1 The ICSD Technical Director will chair of the Protest Committee.

8.2.2 The Sport Liaison Officer (SLO) will be responsible for booking a meeting room and interpreters.

8.2.3 The SLO will contact and inform all members of the Protest Committee of the meeting time and location.

8.2.4 The ICSD Technical Director will be responsible for liaising with the State Sports Association's Competition Manager.

8.2.5 After adjudication, the ICSD Technical Director will forward the original Official Protest Form (along with the protest fee if the protest was denied) to the ICSD Secretariat. The SLO will forward a copy of the form to the Deaflympics Headquarters.

9. ADDENDUM

9.1 Number of Reserves or Substitutes per Event
A reserve list of 4 players will be added to the Final Name Registration form, the list of maximum 14 players will be final for the whole competition at the first technical meeting

Notice: this regulations are subject to change. Last updated on Friday, 29-Apr-22 02:33:02 GMT.