Yes, a game ball is provided.

The game starts when the horn is blown. Each game is self-officiated - please play with proper sportsmanship.

Max. of 5 consecutive serves per player; teams must rotate to the next. NO jump serving.
Spiking is allowed (where spiking is defines as a forceful hitting of hte ball in a downward direction).
Open handed tips are legal in Recreational Division 

Block do not count as a touch.
Volleys on defence first contact are alloowed (not only on hard driven balls). Contact can be a double contact but not a lift (Indoor Volleyball Rule)
Volleys can go over the net without any restrictions (other than a lift and double contact).

If the ball touches the line, it is in!
Any net contact is a violation. 
There no centerline violation in beach volleyball but if you go under the net and interfere with the opponent that is a violation. 
Teams must maintain rotation order and rotate clockwise (back court players cannot block or attack from above the net height in the front row).
Re-serve if there is interference (ie. a stray ball rolls onto court)

Points are awarded on every serve (i.e. rally points).

Game ends at the earlier of (a) the sound of the horn/whistle (20minutes) or (b) the first to 25 points and win by 2.

Once the end of the game has been announced, do not serve the ball. If the ball is in play at that time, finish the play.

Tied games are allowed and will be recorded as such.

The score for each game must be reported to the scoring table by the winning team captain after each game. Team captains are responsible for confirming team scores prior to start of playoffs for accuracy

Game results will be tabulated as follows:

Loss = 0 Points; Tie = 1 Point; WIN = 3Points.

Default = 3 points and scored 25-10 Playoffs.

Once the playoff seeds are determined, the playoff schedule cannot be changed, even if an error was recorded by the scorers or the teams.

The intent of our Volleyball tournament is for everyone to have lots of fun. In that spirit, we have maximized the games played and opted for a shorter round of playoffs. At the end of the round-robin teams will be ranked by total points and then by for/against.

The top 2 teams in each division (not court) will advance to the divisional playoffs.

Please keep in mind that this is a fun tournament for charity.

Games are self-refereed. Should a dispute arise, the team captains will discuss the situation. If they are unable to quickly agree, replay the point if time permits. You will not be permitted additional playing time because of a dispute

There are zero refunds and appologize in adanve for any inconvenience this may cause. Afterall, proceeds go to charity.

Yes, there is a registration fee of $400 per team, which can be paid via e-transfer to yadisbutterflies@gmail.com.

No, they are not provided. However, we encourage you to create your own. We love to see the creativity! 

Yes! Once your team has registered, be sure to confirm you added to the correct team. Create an individual profile and feel free to share your page to raise funds. 

Do not hesitate to ask for support!