Domestic Competition Regulations

Indoor Rules Section - All Files in PDF

The 2009-2011 USA Volleyball Domestic Competition Regulations are now available! Printed copies may be ordered from our website for just $6.95 or by calling (512) 433-5130. The new book contains regulations for both indoor and outdoor play and conveniently fits in your pocket.

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2009-2011 Volleyball Rules

Download 2009-2011 Indoor Rules (FULL VERSION)

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2009-2011 Beach Rules

Download 2009-2011 Beach Rules (FULL VERSION)

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Preface Material

2009-2012 FIVB Official Volleyball Rules Site

Significant Rule Changes and Clarifications

Download 2009-2011 Significant Indoor Changes

Download 2009-2011 Significant Beach Changes

USA Volleyball Launched Referee Training Site with First Referee Training Video

USA Volleyball and its Officials Commission launched the first USAV-sanctioned referee training web site with the release of the only comprehensive training video of its kind.

First Referee Basics, a 23-minute video available on line at http://www.volleyballreftraining.com/, is the first of many such training modules and covers such topics as attire, necessary equipment, pre-match briefings, basic first referee mechanics and the three elements of making a call.

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PAVO Volleyball Officials' Guidebook

This valuable publication is published every other year in even-numbered years. In odd-numbered years, a "supplement" is published with updated text, corrections, rule and technique changes, and a current-season practice examination. This supplement is in PDF format, and may be downloaded from the PAVO website. The 2009 supplement is only useful when used in conjunction with the 2008 PAVO Volleyball Official's Guidebook. Copies of the 2008 Guidebook are still available for purchase. To order, call PAVO (888/791-2074), or order on-line at the PAVO e-store on the PAVO website. The PAVO Volleyball Official's Guidebook includes important information for volleyball referees, line judges, and scorekeepers, including a complete casebook, comparisons with USAV and NFHS rules, information on official's certifications, and chapters on the mechanics and techniques for all officials. All well-equipped officials will own this book as a complement to the rulebook.

Rule Interpretations

Steve Thorpe is the Indoor Rules Interpreter. For interpretations or questions concerning the indoor rules, please contact: