North Queensland Schools Cup 2026 Information and registration

Terms and conditions

• TOURNAMENT RULES
  
  1. All pool matches are best of 3 sets played to 25 with a 2-point advantage. 3rd set is played to 15 with 2-point advantage. 3rd set will only be counted if a team reaches 8 points and has an advantage of 2 or more points.
  2. Each round robin match will have a time limit of 60 minutes (8 minutes for warm-up & 52 minutes for game play). Depending on the number of participating teams, we may use a running clock to ensure all games are played - more details will be provided in the captain's meeting on the morning of the tournament.
  3. Tournament results will be updated live on our Tournify website - link will be provided to all participating teams. Win = 3 points, Draw = 1 point, Loss = 0 points.
  4. Semi-finals and medal matches will be best of three sets with no time cap.
  5. International rules will apply in all matches with the exception of:
  a) The 12 Sub rule.
  b) A Libero player may be changed each set
  6. Teams rostered for duty will be required to supply 2 linespersons, 1 top referee, 1 second referee and at least 1 scorer (the provision of scoreboard operator is encouraged but is optional).
  7. Penalties for lack of duty members at the start of or during the match or late arrival of duty teams by more than 5 minutes will result in the loss of 3 tournament points. Teams penalized under this rule will be notified after the match has been completed.
  8. Teams must present at least 6 players for the start of each match, but if through injury only during the match this number is reduced to 5, the team will be permitted to continue play without penalty. Teams playing with 5 players must play with a "space" in the empty position, maintaining other rotational positions. Should a team be reduced to less than 5 players, the match, or remainder of, will be forfeited, but any points gained during the unfinished match will be retained for the purpose of calculating percentages.
  9. A player must be available to take the court for 50% of the pool matches to be eligible for Finals.
  10. All members of the team must have uniformly attire. Jerseys or Shirts must have visible numbers, preferably on the front and back, but at least on the back.
  11. All players will play at their own risk and Northern Monsoons Volleyball Inc. members will not be held responsible for any injuries or medical and associated costs incurred.
  12. The interpretation and decisions of the Northern Monsoons Volleyball Inc. Tournament Director will be final on all matters covered in these rules.
  13. Any disputes or protests that arise during a match shall be referred to the Northern Monsoons Volleyball Inc. Tournament Director for immediate resolution.