2005-2006 AGE DEFINITIONS

For eligibility purposes, a player who has just completed a grade in the Spring of 2006 will be considered in that grade just completed. Players need not be currently enrolled in high school except as noted below.

Once a player participates in a club or varsity program for any university, college, community college, or junior college, he/she is ineligible to play in any regional or national JOVC qualifying and championship events.

18 and Under Division:

• Players who were born on or after September 1, 1987 or
  Players who were born on or after September 1, 1986 and a high school student during some part of the current academic year

17 and Under Division:

• Players who were born on or after September 1, 1988

16 and Under Division:

• Players who were born on or after September 1, 1989

15 and Under Division:

• Players who were born on or after September 1, 1990

14 and Under Division:

• Players who were born on or after September 1, 1991

13 and Under Division:

• Players who were born on or after September 1, 1992

12 and Under Division:

• Players who were born on or after September 1, 1993

Boys 14 and Under Division:

Regionally waived boys teams in the 14 and under age group will be allowed to participate at the USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships using the following age/grade definition:

• Players who were born on or after September 1, 1991
  or players who were born on or after September 1, 1990 (15 years or younger) who shall neither have completed nor are in a grade higher than the eighth grade (8th) grade during the current academic year. (This exception is based on the net height difference of 7’4 1/8” to 7’ 11 5/8” between the 14 and Under Division to the 15 and Under Division.)

NOTE: These age definitions are used by domestic club programs and are NOT the same as the age definitions for the International and Domestic High Performance programs for 2006.

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USA Volleyball Age Falsification Policy

Approved by USAV Board of Directors - 01/2004

For all USVBA corporate events, any person who alters any document that certifies the age or identity of a participant, or falsifies any statement which lists the age or identity of a participant, will be sanctioned as follows:

Any team representative, coach, program director or responsible adult found to be party to such action shall:

1. Be immediately suspended from registration with the USVBA and barred from further participation in the event; and
2. Be barred from participation in any USVBA events in any capacity for a minimum of two (2) years; and
3. Have a minimum probation of one additional year, to run consecutively to the suspension.

A junior player who knowingly plays in a lower age classification than he or she is actually eligible for, or an adult player who knowingly plays in a higher age classification than he or she is actually eligible for, or any player who knowingly misrepresents his or her identity shall:

1. Be immediately suspended from registration with the USVBA and barred from further participation in the event;
2. Be barred from participation in any USVBA events in any capacity, for a minimum of two (2) years; and
3. Have a minimum probation of one additional year, to run consecutively to the suspension.

When discovered and confirmed during an event, these penalties shall be the required minimum penalty imposed by the Event Arbitrator or the Event Ethics and Eligibility Committee.

Any player in question must provide proof of identity and age eligibility, if requested.

The Event Arbitrator or the Event Ethics and Eligibility Appeals Committee shall file a report of any age or identity violation with the Corporation's Ethics and Eligibility Appeals Committee and with the registering Member Organization with its recommendation. (BOD 1/04)