Official Rules

The first phase of registration for the tournament will be possible FROM 16 SEPTEMBER TO 30 NOVEMBER by completing the form available online on the official tournament website. You will then receive an email confirming pre-registration.

WITHIN 5 DAYS of receiving the pre-registration confirmation email, the company must send proof of the bank transfer (including reference CRO number) of payment of the registration fee, to the IBAN address indicated in the confirmation email.
IMPORTANT: Failure to receive proof of payment within this deadline will result in the cancellation of your registration. Once payment has been verified, an email confirming registration will follow.

REGISTRATION FEE: the registration fee for each company is equal to:

• in case of registration of only one team 220 euros;
• in case of registration of two teams 400 euros;
• in case of registration of three teams 540 euros;
• in case of four registrations 660 euros;
• in case of registration of more than four teams contact iscrizioni@bearwoolvolley.it

It is possible for a club to register multiple teams within the same category (providing different names in order to distinguish the teams). Please remember that it is not possible to have the same athlete play in two different teams within the same category.

The registration fee includes:

• REGISTRATION
• TOURNAMENT T-SHIRT: will be given at check-in
• PACKED LUNCH: will be delivered every day directly to the competition gym

The t-shirts and packed lunch will be delivered ONLY to CAMP3 members. A packed lunch is not provided for companions (with the exception of foreign teams).
IMPORTANT: the packed lunch for January 5th is the responsibility of the participating clubs, with the exception of the finalist and foreign teams.

CHECK IN: a representative of each team must present themselves on the morning of 3 January 2025 (at the time that will be duly communicated) at the Pala Pajetta (Via Pietro Pajetta, 49 - Biella) in order to carry out the check-in operations check in.

Below we list the categories admitted to Bear Wool Volley 2025.

• UNDER 14 WOMEN - Born from 2011 to 2014 (max 10 teams)
• UNDER 16 WOMEN - Born 2009 to 2013 (max 20 teams)
• UNDER 18 WOMEN - Born 2007 to 2012 (max 20 teams)
• MEN'S UNDER 15 - Born from 2010 to 2013 (max 10 teams)
• UNDER 17 MALE - Born from 2008 to 2012 (max 15 teams)
• MEN'S UNDER 19 - Born from 2006 to 2012 (max 15 teams)
• SPECIAL OLYMPICS CATEGORY (max 8 teams)

On the Tournament > Categories page you can check the available places for each category.

All participating teams must send NOT LATER THAN 20 DECEMBER the documents listed below to the email address iscrive@bearwoolvolley.it:

• Privacy document provided upon registration confirmation, filled in all fields and signed
• TEAM ROSTERS with ALL the athletes reported (minimum 7 players) who are part of the total squad that will participate in the tournament, name of the coaches and bench managers
• TEAM MANAGER present at the Tournament (IMPORTANT: all Bear Wool Volley communications will be made ONLY to this person) with SURNAME, NAME and mobile number;
• DEFIBRILLATOR ASSISTANT: mandatory for each team. Report SURNAME, NAME and mobile number
• Report any type of allergy and/or intolerance for each team

On the Hotels page of our official website you will find all the information on how to book accommodation for teams.

For all teams who DO NOT stay in affiliated hotels and who want to participate in the Volley Night on January 4th, the methods and times will be published on the Official Website.

The cost per person is 25 euros while places last.

Bear Wool Volleyball will not operate a shuttle service during the event.

1. Only companies regularly affiliated with F.I.P.A.V. may participate or foreign teams.
2. Temporary loans of players between clubs are permitted for the duration of the Tournament as long as they are always regularly registered players and under the total responsibility of the clubs holding the membership. In this case, a copy of the authorization from the transferring company is required.
3. An Athlete in the Tournament can only play for one Club.
4. Athletes from the same club can participate in multiple categories.
5. No competition relocations are foreseen due to possible coincidences between the categories.
6. Participating teams must have a MINIMUM OF 7 PLAYERS registered on the scoresheet.
7. Net height for the various categories:
   • UNDER 14 F 2,15
   • UNDER 15 M 2,35
   • UNDER 16 F 2,24
   • UNDER 17 M 2,35
   • UNDER 18 F 2,24
   • UNDER 19 M 2,43
8. In all categories the use of the first and second libero is allowed.
9. Teams must show up 30 MINUTES BEFORE each match as per the calendar.
10. The organization can decide to change the order and the competition fields if it deems it necessary at its unquestionable discretion.
11. The teams will have to organize their own transport for trips between gyms and hotels.
12. The final tournament calendar will be available on the first day of the tournament.
13. All matches of the Tournament will last 2 out of 3 sets (25 RPS points, possible third set at 15 RPS points). In case of a tie of 24 or 14, the advantages are awarded.
14. Please remember that the F.I.P.A.V. general regulations will prevail for the game rules.
15. First touch in reception free for all categories.
16. All matches will be refereed by F.I.P.A.V. referees.
17. For ranking purposes, 3 points will be awarded for a 2-0 victory, 2 points for a 2-1 victory, 1 point for a 1-2 defeat and 0 points for a 0-2 defeat.
18. In the event of a tie in the group, the following will be considered:
    • number of victories,
    • set quotient,
    • points quotient,
    • direct clash.
19. Each team must have balls to warm up. Bear Wool Volleyball will ONLY provide 2 match balls for each playing field.
20. The opening of the tournament, the festive evening and the awards ceremony are an integral part of the event, therefore all clubs must be present.
21. The organization declines all responsibility in the event of facts or accidents occurring before, during or after the event, except as provided for in the insurance part of the F.I.P.A.V. federation's insurance cards; including theft or damage to objects.

UNDER 14 WOMEN - 10 TEAMS MAX

• All qualifying matches will last 2 out of 3 SETS (third set 15 points with draw and change of court at a score of 8).
• The use of Libero is allowed (2 for each team).
• First touch in reception free.
• Minimum number of guaranteed games: 5
• 2 groups of 5 teams will be formed with one-way matches, at the end of the first phase, the ranking will be drawn up for each group from 1st to 5th place. The teams classified from 1st to 4th place cross paths with the other group to generate QUARTER and SEMI-FINALS. The teams in 5th place advance directly to the 9th/10th place final.
• On the third day all the finals from 1st to 10th place will be played.
• The program of the finals day - January 5th - may be modified at the discretion of Bear Wool Volley for logistical and organizational needs.
• The facilities in which the first day's matches will be played will be confirmed and communicated on the official website of the Tournament and/or during the check-in phase.
• Each team must have warm-up balls. Bear Wool Volley will ONLY provide 2 match balls for each facility.
• If you reach the final in 1st and 2nd place you must resubmit your CAMP3 (so please keep a spare).

WOMEN'S UNDER 16 - 20 TEAMS MAX

TBD

• All qualifying matches will last 2 out of 3 SETS (third set 15 points with draw and change of court at a score of 8).
• The use of Libero is allowed (2 for each team).
• First touch in reception free.
• Minimum number of guaranteed games: 5
• 8 groups of 3 teams will be formed with one-way matches.
• On the second day of competition, the teams classified from 1st to 16th place will play in the ROUND OF 16, QUARTER and SEMI-FINALS.
• The teams ranked from 17th to 24th place will directly play the QUARTER and SEMI-FINALS.
• On the third day all the finals from 1st to 24th place will be played.
• The program of the finals day - January 5th - may be modified at the discretion of Bear Wool Volley for logistical and organizational needs.
• The facilities in which the first day's matches will be played will be confirmed and communicated on the official website of the Tournament and/or during the check-in phase.
• Each team must have warm-up balls. Bear Wool Volley will ONLY provide 2 match balls for each facility.
• If you reach the final in 1st and 2nd place you must resubmit your CAMP3 (so please keep a spare).

WOMEN'S UNDER 18 - 20 TEAMS MAX

TBD

• All qualifying matches will last 2 out of 3 SETS (third set 15 points with draw and change of court at a score of 8).
• The use of Libero is allowed (2 for each team).
• First touch in reception free.
• Minimum number of guaranteed games: 5
• 8 groups of 3 teams will be formed with one-way matches.
• On the second day of competition, the teams classified from 1st to 16th place will play in the ROUND OF 16, QUARTER and SEMI-FINALS.
• The teams ranked from 17th to 24th place will directly play the QUARTER and SEMI-FINALS.
• On the third day all the finals from 1st to 24th place will be played.
• The program of the finals day - January 5th - may be modified at the discretion of Bear Wool Volley for logistical and organizational needs.
• The facilities in which the first day's matches will be played will be confirmed and communicated on the official website of the Tournament and/or during the check-in phase.
• Each team must have warm-up balls. Bear Wool Volley will ONLY provide 2 match balls for each facility.
• If you reach the final in 1st and 2nd place you must resubmit your CAMP3 (so please keep a spare).

UNDER 15 MALE - 10 TEAMS MAX

• All qualifying matches will last 2 out of 3 SETS (third set 15 points with draw and change of court at a score of 8).
• The use of Libero is allowed (2 for each team).
• First touch in reception free.
• Minimum number of guaranteed games: 5
• 2 groups of 5 teams will be formed with one-way matches, at the end of the first phase, the ranking will be drawn up for each group from 1st to 5th place. The teams classified from 1st to 4th place cross paths with the other group to generate QUARTER and SEMI-FINALS. The teams in 5th place advance directly to the 9th/10th place final.
• On the third day all the finals from 1st to 10th place will be played.
• The program of the finals day - January 5th - may be modified at the discretion of Bear Wool Volley for logistical and organizational needs.
• The facilities in which the first day's matches will be played will be confirmed and communicated on the official website of the Tournament and/or during the check-in phase.
• Each team must have warm-up balls. Bear Wool Volley will ONLY provide 2 match balls for each facility.
• If you reach the final in 1st and 2nd place you must resubmit your CAMP3 (so please keep a spare).

UNDER 17 MALE - 15 TEAMS MAX

TBD

• All qualifying matches will last 2 out of 3 SETS (third set 15 points with draw and change of court at a score of 8).
• The use of Libero is allowed (2 for each team).
• First touch in reception free.
• Minimum number of guaranteed games: 5
• 2 groups of 5 teams will be formed with one-way matches, at the end of the first phase, the ranking will be drawn up for each group from 1st to 5th place. The teams classified from 1st to 4th place will cross paths with the other group, generating QUARTER and SEMI-FINALS. The teams in 5th place will directly play the 9th/10th place final.
• On the third day all the finals from 1st to 10th will be played.
• The program of the finals day - January 5th - may be modified at the discretion of Bear Wool Volley for logistical and organizational needs.
• The facilities in which the first day's matches will be played will be confirmed and communicated on the official website of the Tournament and/or during the check-in phase.
• Each team must have warm-up balls. Bear Wool Volley will ONLY provide 2 match balls for each facility.
• If you reach the final in 1st and 2nd place you must resubmit your CAMP3 (so please keep a spare).

MEN'S UNDER 19 - 15 TEAMS MAX

TBD

• All qualifying matches will last 2 out of 3 SETS (third set 15 points with draw and change of court at a score of 8).
• The use of Libero is allowed (2 for each team).
• First touch in reception free.
• Minimum number of guaranteed games: 5
• 2 groups of 5 teams will be formed with one-way matches, at the end of the first phase, the ranking will be drawn up for each group from 1st to 5th place. The teams classified from 1st to 4th place will cross paths with the other group, generating QUARTER and SEMI-FINALS. The teams in 5th place will directly play the 9th/10th place final.
• On the third day all the finals from 1st to 10th place will be played.
• The program of the finals day - January 5th - may be modified at the discretion of Bear Wool Volley for logistical and organizational needs.
• The facilities in which the first day's matches will be played will be confirmed and communicated on the official website of the Tournament and/or during the check-in phase.
• Each team must have warm-up balls. Bear Wool Volley will ONLY provide 2 match balls for each facility.
• If you reach the final in 1st and 2nd place you must resubmit your CAMP3 (so please keep a spare).

SPECIAL OLYMPICS - 8 TEAMS

• For all qualifying matches there will be a group division phase, with a 2 fixed SET game formula.
• The height of the net is 2.43 meters for the men's/mixed group; 2.24 meters for any women's group.
• Minimum number of guaranteed games: 7.
• The use of LIBERO is permitted.
• At the end of the divisioning, 2 groups will be formed with formula 2 out of 3 SETS (third set 15 points with draw). The number of teams will vary based on the evaluation of the divisioning.
• The program of the finals day - January 5th - may be modified at the discretion of Bear Wool Volley for logistical and organizational needs.
• The facilities in which the first day's matches will be played will be confirmed and communicated on the official website of the Tournament and/or during the check-in phase.
• For the remaining general regulations, the regulations of the Special Olympics Unified Volleyball available on the SOI portal www.beacoach.it are valid.