A mixed 4 a-side competition running every Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Registration is a must! To do so, simply send an email to [email protected] before 3pm on the day you wish to play with the following details:
• Team captain contact details;
• Which night you wish to play;
• Are you beginners or have experience;
• Number of players, and;
• An original, well thought out and humerous
team name. We do our best to accommodate everyone, however any registrations received after this time are at risk of missing out on a spot in the competition, and we wouldn't want that. Sign in begins at 6pm and the tournament start at 6.15pm sharp, do your best to have a representative present to speed up the sign in process. This includes all your games, a Corona, house wine or soft drink and a pizza to share with your team. We personally guarantee each team will get a minimum of 3 games and have the best time. The good news for any individuals is there are always teams looking for a fill in, so if this is you, contact us or come on down and let us know and we will hook you up with a team and some new friends. Enter each week into B Grade (beginner) or A grade (intermediate) by emailing. Fun for the people. DETAILS
• Venue: St Kilda Beach (in front of Republica St Kilda Sea Baths)
• Tournament Days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Night – during the daylight savings period, October to April
• Tournament Format: Pool Play (min 3 matches)
• Time: Sign in from 6pm, all teams need to be available for first game at 6:15pm. Finishing times depend on the sunset.
• Teams: 4 a-side, substitutions allowed.
• Tournament Fees: $80 per team
• Weather Cancellations: On ‘dodgy weather’ days or days of extreme heat, each team Captain will be sent a text by 4:30 if the night is to be cancelled. No text = game on!! DO NOT ASSUME IF IT’S RAINING WHERE YOU ARE ITS RAINING AT THE BEACH
• Uniforms: Teams are encouraged to have a uniform. Same colour tops. This is not compulsory but encouraged.
• Competition Manager: For any enquiries, contact Big Al on 0422 242 308
MATCH RULES
1. A maximum of 4 players on court at all times.
2. Matches will be timed to 20 minutes in length. Scoring is rally point (a point on every serve). Matches are played as sets to 21 and must be won by 2 points. A second set is played if time permits. A score to 15 pts counts as a set.
3. If the ball touches the line it is deemed ‘IN’.
4. Serves are performed anywhere behind the red baseline. For players struggling in the wind, and at the umpires' discretion, it is permitted for the player to take a step inside the court to serve.
5. Player Rotations - Players rotate clockwise one position around the court when your team wins the serve back from your opposition.
6. If a player blocking touches the ball on the block, it is not counted as the first touch. The blocker may play the ball off his/her own block.
7. Players may not block or attack a ball on the serve, the ball must drop below the height of the net before being played back to the other side.
8. Players may play the ball off any part of their body, including feet.
9. Players may not touch the ball twice in a row (with the exception when the first contact is a block).
10. Players may not touch the net at any time during play. A player may cross under the net without violation, as long as they do not touch anyone on the other team or interfere with them playing the ball or make contact with the net. A player is then allowed to return to their own side and play continues.
11. Unlimited serves per player. A serve that clips the net is allowed. There are no fault serves.
12. Teams will change sides after every 7 points. this is to ensure neither team, in sunny or windy conditions, control a side of the court offers an advantage.
13. Technical aspects of the game will be refereed quite loosely – this competition is about participation and fun.
14. The umpire’s decision is final.
15. In case of a dispute, refer to Rule #13 and #14. We look forward to seeing you on the beach!
