REGULATIONS FOR EVL YOUTH CUP
I. Objective and Tasks
1. These regulations determine the procedures, how the volleyball tournament “EVL youth cup” will proceed.
2. The aim of the competition is to popularize volleyball.
3. Competition’s purpose is to give experience to girls’ volleyball teams.
4. EVL Youth Cup is organized by the nonprofit organization “EVL nodibinājums” with a support from Riga city council, Sports department.
II. Place, time and participation fee
5. Place of competitions: Riga volleyball center, Ganību Dambis 20A, Riga.
6. Date, participation fee:
6.1. U-15 Girls, born in 2009 and later (plays on 02.09.2023). Plays 6 vs 6, with a libero. Maximum 12 members in the team. Maximum 16 teams;
6.2. U-15 Boys, born in 2009 and later (plays on 03.09.2020). Plays 6 vs 6, with a libero. Maximum 12 members in the team. Maximum 16 teams;
6.3. U-12 Boys, born in 2012 and later (plays on 09.09.2023). Play 3 vs 3 on a 12x6m field. A maximum of 5 members in the team. Maximum 16 teams;
6.4. U-12 Girls, born in 2012 and later (plays on 09.09.2023). Play 3 vs 3 on a 12x6m field. A maximum of 5 members in the team. Maximum 16 teams;
6.5. U-17 Girls, born in 2007 and later (plays on 10.09.2023). Plays 6 vs 6, with a libero. Maximum 12 members in the team. Maximum 8 teams;
6.6. U-17 Boys, born in 2007 and later (plays 10.09.202). Plays 6 vs 6, with a libero. Maximum 12 members in the team. Maximum 8 teams;
6.7. U-13 Boys, born in 2011 and later (plays on 16.09.2023). Play 4 vs 4 on a 16x8m field. Maximum of 6 members in a team. Maximum 10 teams;
6.8. U-13 Girls, born in 2011 and later (plays on 16.09.2023). Play 4 vs 4 on a 16x8m field. Maximum of 6 members in a team. Maximum 10 teams;
7. Competition regulation and information about the cup are published on website www.evl.lv.
III. Regulations
8. Competition is carried out in following age groups of youth:
8.1. U-12 boys and girls
8.1.1. Games are played 3 vs 3;
8.1.2. Size of the field: 12 x 6 m;
8.1.3. Each team should have at least 3 players, but not more than 5;
8.1.4. There must be at least 3 players on the field. If it is less than 3, the team gets technical loss;
8.1.5. Two full substitutions (back and forth) are allowed during each set;
8.1.6. Each player serves no more than 4 serves in a row, after that the next player of the same team serves;
8.1.7. Players are rotating clockwise;
8.1.8. Hight of the net is 205cm for girls and 215cm for boys;
8.1.9. Players are allowed to spike and block.
8.2. U-13 boys and girls
8.2.1. Games are played 4 vs 4;
8.2.2. Size of the field: 16 x 8 m;
8.2.3. Each team should have at least 4 players, but not more than 6;
8.2.4. There must be at least 4 players on the field. If it is less than 4, the team gets technical loss;
8.2.5. Two full substitutions (back and forth) are allowed during each set;
8.2.6. Each player serves no more than 4 serves in a row, after that the next player of the same team serves;
8.2.7. Players are rotating clockwise;
8.2.8. Players are allowed to change zones, but the one who serves is not allowed to play at the net (attack, block, set), except playing in defense;
8.2.9. Hight of the net is 205 cm for girls and 220 cm for boys;
8.2.10. Players are allowed to spike and block.
8.3. U-15, U-17 Girls and Boys
8.3.1. Games are played 6 vs 6, with libero player;
8.3.2. The team starts the game with a full lineup of players;
8.3.3. in case an injury occurs during the game, the team is allowed to finish the game with an incomplete lineup;
8.3.4. If team has 7 players of which 1 is libero, the libero player can replace the injured player and finish the game instead of him/her;
8.3.5. Each team has a maximum of 12 players;
8.3.6. Hight of the net is for U15 is 215 cm for girls and 230 cm for boys and for U17 is 224 cm for girls and 243 cm for boys.
9. The competition will take place taking into account the current regulations of the Council of Ministers regarding covid restrictions during the competition.
10. The games are played in accordance of simplified FIVB official volleyball rules. Organizers define the playing system, based on teams applied for and draw sub-groups.
IV. Applications
11. The application for participation has to be submitted no later than 29.08.2023 11:00 AM, by e-mail to: janis@evl.lv.
12. In application need to be specified name of the team, team members name, surname, e-mail and phone number.
13. Participation fees.
13.1. In the U-12 age group: EUR 25.00 per team (5 players);
13.2. In the U-13 age group: EUR 30.00 per team (6 players);
13.3. In the U-15 age group: EUR 60.00 per team (12 players);
13.4. In the U-17 age group: EUR 60.00 per team (12 players);
13.5. The team pays the participation fee after receiving the application confirmation. The team has applied for the Competition if the participation fee has been paid by September 1, 2023, 2:00 p.m. If the participation fee is not paid within the specified period, the team is not allowed to participate in the competition.
14. The participation fee has used to ensure running of competitions and shall be transferred to the bank account of „EVL nodibinājums” Foundation. EVL details: Latvian reg.no.: 40008226264; Bank: AS Swedbank Latvia; Bank account no.: LV24HABA0551038810449.
15. No participation fee is returned to the team when it exits the tournament.
16. An application approved by the team representative or head of the educational establishment must be submitted to the Competition Secretariat on the day of the competition.
17. The conformity of the state of health should be confirmed with signature of a team doctor or parents.
18. The organizer ensures the requirements of the Law Data Protection.
19. The cost of competition related to travel, accommodation, catering or other expenses of participants and the persons accompanying them, shall be paid by participant.
V. Rewards
20. Teams having taken places in the final stage are rewarded by the organizers with cups, medals and surprise awards from competition supporters.
21. The best players of final game teams are rewarded with special prizes.
EVL director Jānis Stukuls
