14U Blue

In addition to the Competitions Rules, the following rules apply to the 14U Age Class: 

• Registered teams can compete in three Premier events followed by Provincials. 14U teams are not eligible to participate in VA 15U, 16U, 17U and/or 18U events. • All Premiers and Provincials will use the standard format for the game of volleyball.

• 14U will utilize the 12 LIMITED substitutions rule with no libero for all Premiers and provincials. However, the following Developmental 

• Substitution rules will apply (changed to align with Volleyball Canada Nationals): All players listed on the score sheet must start the first or second set.

• Substitutions are not permitted in the first or second set. In the case of injury, an Exceptional Substitution may be made. The injured/ill player may not return to the same set but may return to play in subsequent sets if it complies with the first Developmental Substitution rule.

• Any lineup can be used at the start of the third set. Teams are strongly encouraged to distribute playing time among all players on the team.

• Coaches will be allowed to call 3 time-outs in sets 1 and 2 as there are no substitutions, the option of a 3rd timeout may help coaches to manage and alleviate stress in athletes. As set three allows substitutions, only 2 time-outs will be permitted.

• Note: Coaches who do not roster athletes on the score sheet or misrepresent an athlete’s playing status to avoid compliance with the Developmental Substitution rule will be subject to sanctions. Injured athletes must be noted in the remarks area before the coach signs the score sheet. Sanctions may include verbal warning, match forfeiture, written warning, up to $100 fine per match, and/or submission to Volleyball Alberta Discipline and Complaints.

• Teams are strongly encouraged to use offensive systems that utilize multiple setters (not 5-1 systems). 5-1 systems do not train enough setters, and we need to ensure clubs and coaches address this gap in our system. 

• 14U and younger competitions, receiving the serve with an overhand motion using the fingers (volley/setting) IS NOT PERMITTED, regardless of the quality of the contact. • The Mikasa VQ200W will be the official competition ball.

• Net heights for 14U: Girls - 2.15 m, Boys - 2.24 m (Please note: the net height at Volleyball Canada Nationals will remain at 2.20 m).