Event Information
This session will run alongside the Kurling event. If you plan to enter both events, both teams will need at least one member of staff per event.
Booking
- This is an Inclusive Borough Championships level event.
- If an event reaches capacity, schools will be placed on a waiting list and advised accordingly.
- MSSP will contact schools if places become available in the lead up to the event.
Event Eligibility
- Pupils with SEND should be prioritised by schools when selecting a squad.
- To progress to the London Youth Games: ‘A minimum of 3 participants should have an identified additional need or disability.’
- Specific SEND inclusivity details on how we approach each of our inclusive festivals and competitions can be found via our Inclusion page on this site.
- School squads should be well prepared and have time to practise with the competition rules before attending this event.
- There will also be Inclusive Multi-Skill events being delivered this year.
- Please consider the most appropriate event for your pupils to attend before registering.
Team Eligibility
- Age: Year 5 & 6
- Mixed gender event
- Squad size: Maximum 8 participants. 6 on court at a time
- PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 3 SEND players must be on court at one time.
- Minimum of 2 girls on court per match.
Kit & Equipment
- All schools MUST bring their own First Aid kit and first aid qualified member of staff.
- Players of the same school should wear the same colour tops/bibs.
- No jewellery permitted.
- All children must wear appropriate footwear.
- Balls will be provided by MSSP.
Rules
- Players must keep a part of the body between the buttocks and shoulders in contact with the floor when playing the ball.
- Players can play the ball with any part of their body.
- The first contact and/or second contact could be a catch and self-feed volley.
- A maximum of three contacts to return the ball over the net (apart from the serve).
- Players can serve underarm, overarm or throw the ball into play from the back of the court.
- A team rotates their position clockwise when they regain the serve.
- A team winning three consecutive serves keeps serving but rotates one place to the next server.
- Players cannot make two consecutive touches.
- Matches are one set to 10 points (two points clear) or 5-minute timed game.
- This is dependent on entries and time permitted at the venue.
Competition Format
- Points awarded are: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss.
- Group placing determined by: points accrued, score difference, points scored, head to head result (if 2 teams), sudden death play-off.
- For supporting Sitting Volleyball in your school please visit: https://www.yourschoolgames.com/active-recovery/sitting-volleyball/
Sport Format:
- 6 a-side teams
- Court size: size 6.2m x 3.9m
- Approx. 1 metre high net
- 25cm diameter beach ball used
Draw Format
- First stage is round robin groups. Final group standings will be determined from results. Winners of the groups will take top seed of their group, 2nd take 2nd seed of their group, etc.
- All teams will progress to a second stage of competition according to their placement in the first round, with the format to be determined by the number of schools entered. After the first round, if necessary, it may progress into a knockout format.
Awards
- Winners: GOLD medal, certificates and Trophy.
- Runners Up: SILVER medal and certificates.
- 3rd Place: BRONZE medal and certificates.
- REFSPECT winners – Certificate.
- Participation certificates will be presented to all participants.
Results
- Results and event report will be available on the news webpage within 24 hours of the event ending.
Progression Pathway
- The winner will represent Merton at the London Youth Games. All details TBC.
- To progress to the London Youth Games: ‘All competitors should have an identified additional need or disability.’
Staffing and Spectators
Spectators will not be permitted entry to any school/private sports facilities. Primary schools must inform parents in advance when inviting students to take part. All staff attending the event must have enhanced DBS clearance and have been fully vetted by their primary school. DBS numbers, full name and school will be required in advance by the host school.
MSSP Duty of Care
At Merton School Sport Partnership, the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of every participant is our highest priority. Our Duty of Care framework outlines the measures we take to ensure all events are safe, enjoyable and accessible, covering key areas including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion, risk assessments, medical provision, codes of conduct, photography and data protection.
We ask all schools, staff, volunteers and participants to familiarise themselves with these expectations before attending MSSP events.
For full details, please download the MSSP Duty of Care document or visit the relevant section of our website HERE for further guidance, policies and event information.