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EIVA Centennial Format and Rules
EIVA-CENTENNIAL LEAGUE FORMAT
As stated at the captains meeting, to complete the league every team must play every other team twice, once at “home” and once “away”, although realistically the matches can be played at any location. This translates to a total of 16 matches that must be played. The deadline for completing all matches (subject to a 1 week shift) is March 22nd. Team captains are responsible for scheduling their own team’s matches. At the EIVA-Centennial preseason tournament we will hold a 1 hour scheduling meeting (discussed below), but you are encouraged to begin emailing and calling team reps as soon as you have available dates. With 16 matches to play, you should aim to complete about half of these matches in the fall semester.
If the season ends and all matches have not been completed, then the missing match will be adjudicated a loss for both teams. The exception to this rule is if a match had already been scheduled, and one team was willing to honor the date while the other could not, then the first team will get a win to the other’s loss. The point is that once a match is scheduled and I have been notified, then both teams are expected to honor that commitment, unless both teams can agree to reschedule.
The “home” team will be responsible for the referee fees, which will likely be $60 per match. Once a match date is known, please tell me as soon as possible so that I can schedule your referee for you. If you do not advise me of the match date and location in advance, then the referring commission will likely charge you $80 for the match because of the short notice.
The team hosting the match (which may or may not be the home team) is responsible for providing 2 line judges, 1 down ref and 1 scorekeeper. The scorekeeper MUST know how to do proper books, which includes tracking the libero and watching rotations. Many games have been decided by incorrect server calls. Many of your schools have women’s club volleyball teams. Since they may be playing in a league of their own, I would recommend that you trade off working each others matches. At tri-matches, the team that is resting will provide the line judges.
All matches must be played with the Molton Pro Touch volleyball. This is the official volleyball of Mens NCAA, of EIVA, and of NIRSA.
The EIVA league fee is $75. This has to be paid to Shang Hsiung, the commissioner of EIVA. Included in your league fee is 1 Molton Pro Touch volleyball. If you do not require an invoice, you may send your fee in immediately to:
Shang Hsiung
6504 Westmoreland Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912-4752
If you require an actual invoice, I hope to have one within a week and can forward that on to you.
At the end of the season, based upon teams’ season record, we will designate an EIVA Centennial League Champion. This is the highest team honor given in the EIVA Centennial. In addition, we will conclude the season with a conference tournament, likely to be held on March 27th and/or March 28th, where we will pronounce an EIVA Centennial Tournament Champion.
The top 2-3 finishers from the EIVA-Centennial will proceed on to the EIVA division tournament, to be held at the University of Maryland on April 3rd.
Volleyball Club Nationals will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina this year. Any team, regardless of their finish in EIVA-Centennial, is eligible to participate in this 4 day tournament. If your team will be participating, then it is my recommendation that you a) submit your completed entry as early as possible (around January or February is best) to ensure that you get a spot in the proper division, and b) notify me, so that I can update NIRSA of your performance in the regular season EIVA matches.
EIVA-CENTENNIAL RULES
The EIVA-Centennial will abide by standard USAV rules. The rules are available on line at www.usav.org. The referees assigned to your matches will be familiar with the rules. At the teams’ discretion and the referee’s approval, you may include a “chaser rule” in your match. This will need to be clarified with the referee prior to the start of the match. Matches will be best of 5 to 25 points, with a final deciding match to 15 if needed.
All uniforms must be matching. This includes the shorts. A distinguishable number must appear on the front and on the back. The libero must wear a different colored jersey and must abide by all libero rules.
Any full-time faculty, full-time staff, or full- or part-time student is eligible to participate in the league matches. For teams intending on proceeding to Nationals, be advised that NIRSA rules will differ, and faculty, staff and part-time students will not be allowed to play.
In order for a player to be eligible for participation, every team captain must email me their name and status (faculty, staff, part-time student or full-time student). A player may be added to the team’s roster prior to the start of a game, as long as I am emailed the player’s name and status prior to game time. The league reserves the right to request supporting documents verifying a player’s affiliation with the university, such as a letter from the registrar or a pay stub. Teams with unusually strong players in contention for a top spot will surly be asked for supporting documentation. Teams found to be participating with illegal players will be met with serious punishments, including loss of matches and potential expulsion from the league.
Lastly, as the commissioner of the EIVA-Centennial, I reserve the right to modify or change any of these rules over the course of the season in the interest of generating fair competition.
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