Nov 14, 2026 · Sporting Chance Center
Tournament FAQs& Rules
Everything captains and players need to know before Saturday, November 14, 2026. We follow the USAV rule book unless otherwise stated below.
Common questions
The things captains and players ask us most. Anything missing? Email info@playsonoranvolleyball.com and we will answer, then add it here.
How many players can we roster?
Teams carry 6 to 10 players. Entry is $60 per person, so your total depends on roster size. At least 6 players must be paid for the team to take the court.
What does it cost, and who pays?
Entry is $60 per player. Every player pays their own fee: the captain pays theirs when they register, and everyone else gets their own secure payment link by email. Captains cannot pay on a teammate's behalf.
What division is this?
This year's tournament is Coed 6. Four male-identifying and two female-identifying players must be on the court at all times, with one exception for the half rotation when a female-identifying libero is subbed out for a serving male-identifying player.
When does registration close?
Registration closes Friday, October 23, 2026, or earlier if the bracket fills. Any player who has not paid by then is not guaranteed a spot.
I don't have a team. Can I still play?
Yes. Add yourself to the free agent pool and captains who are short of players can pick you up. You will get your own payment link the moment a team claims you, and nothing is charged before that.
Can we add or swap players later?
Yes. Captains get a private team link by email and can add, edit or remove unpaid players themselves up to Saturday, November 7, 2026. Players who have already paid are locked, so email info@playsonoranvolleyball.com for those and we will sort out a refund or transfer.
What is the refund policy?
Full refunds up to 30 days out. Inside 30 days, entries can be transferred to another team.
What time do we need to be there?
Check-in and warm-ups open at 7:00 AM and pool play starts at 8:30 AM. Arrive by 7:30 AM so your team can check in together. The venue is Sporting Chance Center, 2100 W Curtis Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705.
How many matches will we play?
Every team is guaranteed a minimum of four pool matches before bracket play. Pools then feed into Bronze, Silver and Gold brackets, so every team keeps playing meaningful matches into the afternoon.
What should we bring?
Photo ID, indoor court shoes, plenty of water, and a ball for warm-ups. Every player signs the waiver during registration.
Are event tees included?
No, tees are sold separately and are not part of the entry fee. Order ahead and pick yours up at the check-in table on tournament morning.
Who referees the matches?
Teams share the load. When your team is on working duty you provide two line judges, one scorekeeper and one referee. We follow the USAV rule book unless stated otherwise.
The basics
Every team is assigned working-match duties at some point during the tournament.
Players must be 18 or older by the day of the tournament.
A team's spot is locked in once every rostered player has confirmed and paid their registration fee.
Jerseys aren't required, but liberos should wear a shirt that contrasts with the rest of the team.
Each player signs up and pays their own registration — captains don't cover teammates.
Only standard legal substitutions are permitted (no full-time liberos, middles, or similar).
Coed 6 requirements
Four male-identifying and two female-identifying players must be on the court at all times.
Exception: You can briefly play five males during a half rotation — this covers the window when your female-identifying libero is subbed out for a serving male-identifying player.
Tournament rules
We follow the USAV rule book unless otherwise stated.
Forfeits
- A team that isn't fully present at the scheduled match time forfeits the first set.
- If they're still short 10 minutes after match time, they forfeit the second set and the match is recorded as a loss.
Working
- When your team is on "working" duty, you need to provide 2 line judges, 1 scorekeeper, and 1 referee.
- Arriving late to your working match costs you set 1 of your next match as a forfeit.
- The referee oversees the coin toss at the start of the match.
- The referee is also responsible for marking the scores on the scoresheet.
Warm-up
- The listed match time is when play begins — finish all warm-ups before the scheduled start.
- Whenever court space allows, teams will share warm-up time before each match.
Serving
- Captains meet for a coin toss to kick off every match.
- The coin-toss winner gets to choose either first serve or which side of the court to start on.
- The team that didn't serve first in the opening game serves first in the second.
- If the match is split 1-1, a second coin toss decides who serves the third game.
- Teams switch sides after each game.
- Each player gets one re-serve per rotation, and the ball may be either caught or dropped.
Time-outs
- Each team may use one 30-second timeout per set.
- The break between sets won't run longer than 2 minutes.
Bracket scoring
- Matches are best two of three sets using rally scoring.
- A set goes to 25 and must be won by 2 — there's a hard cap at 27, so a 26-26 tie goes to whoever scores the next point.
- A third set to 15 (capped at 17) is only played if the match is split.
- The championship final in each bracket has no point cap.
Sportsmanship policy
This is big. We want intense competition — sometimes that comes with intense frustration. We expect you to handle that frustration without:
- Talking down to your teammates
- Talking down to the opposing team
- Excessive yelling, profanity or otherwise
- Talking down to or yelling at your referee — whether that's a fellow player or one of our certified officials
Only the captain may address the referees.
You'll get one “cool off” warning, then you will be asked to leave the tournament.
Still have questions?
Email us at info@playsonoranvolleyball.com and we'll get back to you before game day.
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