16U

In addition to the competition rules, the following rules apply to the 16U Age Class:

• Registered teams can compete in three Premier events followed by Provincials. 16U teams are not eligible to participate in VA 17U and/or 18U events.

• Use of only 1 libero is permitted and 6 limited substitutions will be used (boys & girls).

• Teams are strongly encouraged to continue to use Developmental Substitution principles for the entire season as it is important for all athletes in the age class to get an opportunity to apply their skills and tactics in a competition environment.

• Teams are strongly encouraged to use offensive systems that train multiple setters in these age classes (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.

• The 16U age class is permitted to receive serve with an overhand motion using the fingers.

• The Mikasa VQ200W will be the official competition ball.

• Net heights for 16U: Girls - 2.24 m, Boys - 2.35 m.