15U

In addition to the Competitions Rules, the following rules apply to the 15U Age Class:

• Registered teams can compete in three Premier events followed by Provincials. 15U teams are not eligible to participate in VA 16U, 17U and/or 18U events. 

• 15U will utilize the 12 LIMITED substitutions rule with no libero. However, the following Developmental Substitution rules will apply: All players listed on the score sheet must start the first or second set.

• In the first two sets, no substitutions may take place before one team has scored 15 points. An athlete may be substituted out of a set due to injury. In the case of injury, an Exceptional Substitution may be made. The injured/ill player may not return to the same set but may return to play in subsequent sets if it complies with the first Developmental Substitution rule.

• If a third set is necessary, any lineup can be used.

• Note: Coaches who do not roster athletes on the score sheet or misrepresent an athlete’s playing status to avoid compliance with the Developmental Substitution rule will be subject to sanctions. Injured athletes must be noted in the remarks area before the coach signs the score sheet. Sanctions may include verbal warning, match forfeiture, written warning, up to $100 fine per match, and/or submission to Volleyball Alberta Discipline and Complaints. Note: The Developmental Substitution rules do not apply at Nationals.

• The 15U age class is permitted to receive serve with an overhand motion using the fingers.

• The Mikasa VQ200W will be the official competition ball. 

• Teams are strongly encouraged to use offensive systems that utilize multiple setters (not 5-1 systems). 5-1 systems do not train enough setters, and we need to ensure clubs and coaches address this gap in our system.

• Net heights for 15U: Girls - 2.20 m, Boys - 2.35 m.