Volleyball Victoria

CONDITIONS

•    Members agree to all conditions in the Membership Terms And Conditions
•    All annual 2026 registrations are valid from the date they are purchased through to 31 March, 2027
•    All temporary memberships are only valid for the dates or events for which they are specified 
•    All membership fees are inclusive of GST 
•    U18 age group, must be 17 years or younger as at 31 December 2026
•    Members must be registered and financial before they take the court in any training or competitive capacity
•    Any individual who is un-financial or disqualified in Victoria or any other state shall be ineligible for membership 
•    Volleyball Victoria reserves the right to take action against any member in breach of our policies and codes of conduct - this action can include suspension or cancellation of a membership without refund.

DAYLESFORD VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION INC

As a member and participant in the Daylesford Volleyball Association Inc weekly Monday night competition at The ARC, Smith Street, Daylesford VIC 3460, and any other DVAI events,  I acknowledge and agree:

1. Acknowledgment “DVAI” includes Daylesford Volleyball Association Inc and its directors, officers, members, servants, or agents.
2. Acknowledgment On enrollment, I become a member of DVAI for the season, known as “The Competition”.
3. Medical Insurance (a) Limited insurance available via Volleyball Victoria online. (b) I may also obtain personal insurance privately.
4. DVAI By-Laws and Model Rules (a) I will be bound by DVAI by-laws, model rules, and policies. (b) I agree to comply with all rules and policies of DVAI and The Competition.
5. Warning Volleyball can be dangerous. Serious accidents may occur. I accept all inherent risks.
6. Exclusion of Liability DVAI is absolved from all liability arising from injury or damage during participation.
7. Release and Indemnity (a) I release DVAI from all claims related to my participation. (b) I indemnify DVAI against claims by others arising from my participation.
8. Claims “Claims” includes any action, suit, proceeding, demand, damage, penalty, cost, or expense.
9. Fitness to Participate I declare I am medically and physically fit to participate and will notify DVAI of any changes.

9. Privacy My information is required for DVAI operations. (a) My information may be disclosed to DVAI committees. (b) I may access my information. (c) DVAI may provide my information to Volleyball Australia or Volleyball Victoria or use it for promotional purposes unless I opt out.
10. Copyright and Use of Image I consent to photographs/film being taken during DVAI activities. DVAI owns these images and may use them for promotional purposes. I consent to use of my name, image, likeness, and performance.
11. Declaration I warrant all information is true. I have sought advice where needed. I agree to all declarations, warnings, and indemnities. If accepted, I receive all membership benefits.

DAYLESFORD VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION INC BY-LAWS as at 17/2/2025

1. Junior ,Social, Women’s and Open mixed competition divisions with two competitions each year.
2. Time limit matches starting at 6.00 pm with 5 minute warm up between matches.
3. Best of 3 sets. All sets to 25 points must be 2 points ahead. Must reach 15 points for unfinished set to win.Fifth sets in finals 15 point advantage rule. OR 3 20 minute timed matches for 4 or more team competition.
4.  Minimum number of players on court 4. Team will forfeit 1^st set after 10 minutes and match after 20 minutes.Limit on number of week’s teams can play with less than 6 players on court.
5. Teams playing with five players will automatically forfeit the serve and a point when the “blank” position rotates to the service position. The “blank” will be recorded as position six in the starting line up on the scoresheet.AT COMPETITION DIRECTORS DISCRETION
6. Teams playing at 6.00 pm (first game) are responsible for putting up the nets, with teams playing in the last game responsible for taking down the nets.
7. A player must play 5 matches in round robin to be eligible for the finals.
8. New players must be registered by the 3^rd week of competition.
9. Duty team must provide umpire and scorer unless provided by the Association. Failure to provide officials may result in loss of premiership points.
10. All competitions are covered under FIVB international rules unless decided by the committee.
11. No kicking of volleyball or contact with the net is allowed in competition due to safety reasons.
12. All disputes are handled by the Umpires, Competition Director, or Committee in that order.
13. Payment of fees to be made to treasurer or representative or Direct Credit to Association Account before game, Captains responsibility.
14. In the interests of an even competition any permanent player transfers are to be approved by Competition Director and 2 Committee members.
15. One open standard players can play in a social division team but with restrictions on their serving and spiking power. (for safety reasons and player development and retention)
16. In the interests of player development and playing in the spirit of the competition, all senior players playing in lower divisions are required to pass the ball to junior team members instead of passing the ball straight over the net.
17. All player’s volleyball ability is judged by their level of skill and experience as determined by the Competition Director and Committee.
18.  For the safety of all players and coaches. Mobile devices are not allowed in court.