The Koru Games Volleyball competitions will be played under the FIVB Rules of the Game.

• All games will be played in the spirit of ‘Fair Play’. To mark this all players will shake hands before and after each game.
• Each team will consist of up to six players with four on court at any time.
• All games will be played on outdoor courts of approximately 16m x 8m.
• Paper/scissors/rock (best of one) will determine who chooses an end or to serve.
• Each game will consist of best of three sets, changing ends at the end of each set.
• Allow 30 minutes per game.
• Rally point scoring, each rally/serve is worth a point regardless of who served.
• Three points are awarded for winning, two for a draw and one for a loss.
• If teams are drawn after pool play, they will be separated by who won the head-to-head during pool play, points for and finally points against.
• All serves will be underarm and from behind the baseline. Each players gets three consecutive serves before rotating within their team.
• Two team contacts are compulsory and three team contacts are encouraged to build an effective attack. Accidental overpasses are NOT allowed.
• Catches are NOT allowed.
• PENALTY – loss of rally
• A serve can not be attacked or blocked. PENALTY – loss of point.
• Net (the whole net) and foot faults are called. PENALTY – loss of point.
  
• Players rotate clockwise one position after regaining the serve or two successful serves by their own team, this includes the two reserve players.

Boys and Girls tournaments will be played separately. Girls are permitted to play within a ‘Boys’ team if needed to make up numbers but they will compete as a ‘Boys’ team in the Boys competition. 

The Volleyball tournament has separate boys and girls competitions. 

Please see linked memo below for detail on competition format for each sport

Competition Formats (All sports)

All schools/teams must be accompanied by a manager (teacher, parent, senior student).

We are committed to using this tournament as a development for youth officials.  Each team will need their own referee and whistle, we encourage you to use senior student referees from your School or a Highschool near you.  Otherwise a parent/caregiver/coach will be great. Upskilling can happen prior to the tournament for those that need it.

All teams/schools need to have first aid support onsite.

Habit Health will be at the Lincoln University Hub to support competitors throughout the Games.

Lincoln University Hub 

• Kung Fu Dumplings
• The Daily Grind
• The Food Dude 

All equipment and match balls will be provided. Mikasa SKV5 balls will be used and teams are encouraged to use these balls when practicing for the tournament, contact Malcolm for information on acquiring these for your school.