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Official Regulations:
2026 Penghu National Beach Volleyball Championship
I. Authority & Legal Basis
This event is conducted in accordance with the Penghu County Government Decree (Ref. No. 1140024731, dated April 29, 2025).
II. Objectives
- Athletic Excellence: To promote beach volleyball in Penghu, providing a high-level competitive platform for athletes to exchange skills and foster sportsmanship.
- Sports Tourism: To integrate athletic competition with local tourism, attracting visitors to witness the matches and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Aimen Beach—a premier destination for water sports and recreational festivities.
III. Governing & Organizing Bodies
- Sanctioned by: Chinese Taipei Volleyball Association (CTVBA)
- Hosted by: Penghu County Government
- Executed by: Education Department of Penghu County Government, Penghu Beach Volleyball Development Association
- Co-organized by: Penghu Volleyball Committee, local travel agencies (Dolphin Bay, Liuhe International), Sunlight Beach Club, Huxi Township Office, and technical partners.
- Sponsored by: Bergelin Sports, W.Cube x Volleyball.
IV. Tournament Schedule & Venue
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Dates: July 4th – July 7th, 2026 (Saturday to Tuesday)
- Note: Casual and Senior Mixed Divisions are tentatively scheduled for July 4-5. Matches may extend to July 6 if registration exceeds expectations. Teams must adhere to the official bracket.
- Venue: Aimen Beach Volleyball Courts, Huxi Township, Penghu County.
V. Competition Divisions (Cross-division participation is prohibited)
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Open Men’s Division (2-on-2)
- Net Height: 2.43m | Capacity: Max 18 teams.
- Open to elite domestic and international athletes.
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Open Women’s Division (2-on-2)
- Net Height: 2.24m | Capacity: Max 18 teams.
- Open to elite domestic and international athletes.
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Promotional Mixed Division (3-on-3)
- Net Height: 2.35m | Capacity: Max 21 teams.
- Rules: Max 4 players per roster; 3 players on court (must include at least 1 female). Minimum age: 16.
- Eligibility: To maintain the "promotional" nature, professional/national-level (Division I) players are excluded.
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Senior Mixed Division (3-on-3)
- Net Height: 2.35m | Capacity: Max 6 teams.
- Eligibility: Age 40 and above. At least 1 female player on court.
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Junior High Divisions (Boys/Girls 2-on-2)
- Net Height: 2.43m (Boys) / 2.24m (Girls) | Capacity: Max 9 teams each.
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Junior High Mixed Division (3-on-3)
- Net Height: 2.24m | Capacity: Max 9 teams.
- Requirements: Enrollment certificate required (including recent graduates); at least 1 female player on court.
- Exclusion: National-level and Division I student-athletes are ineligible for this category.
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Elementary Mixed Division (4-on-4)
- Net Height: 2.00m | Capacity: Max 9 teams.
- Requirements: Enrollment certificate required (including recent graduates); at least 1 female player on court.
V. Uniform Regulations
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Open & Junior High (2-on-2) Divisions:
- Men: Must wear athletic singlets and shorts/swim trunks.
- Women: Must wear two-piece swimwear (bikini bottoms must be triangle-cut).
- Requirement: Uniforms must be consistent in style and color, with clearly visible numbers (1 or 2) on the chest. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
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Casual, Senior & Youth Mixed Divisions:
- Consistent short-sleeved jerseys and shorts are required.
- Jersey numbers (1–4) must be clearly identifiable.
VI. Competition Rules & Equipment
- Official Rules: All matches follow the latest FIVB International Beach Volleyball Rules as sanctioned by the CTVBA.
- Official Ball: MIKASA VLS300 (Official FIVB color-combination game ball).
VII. Tournament Format
- System: The final format will be determined based on the number of registered teams prior to the draw.
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Open & Junior High (2-on-2) Divisions:
- Best-of-three sets.
- Sets 1 & 2 to 21 points; Set 3 to 15 points (No point cap; win by 2).
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Casual, Senior & Youth Mixed Divisions:
- Preliminary Round: Single set to 21 points (Win by 2, cap at 25). Switch sides at 11 points.
- Finals: Single set to 25 points (Win by 2, cap at 30). Switch sides at 13 points.
VIII. Registration Information
- Deadline: From now until May 17th (Sunday), 18:00 (or until capacity is reached).
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Roster Limits:
- Each player may register for only one team (cross-division play is strictly prohibited).
- Teams may include one Head Coach and one Assistant Coach.
- Registration Portal: BSaiLa Tournament System
Fees, Prizes, and Protocols
IX. Registration Fees & Social Event
- Open Men’s & Women’s Divisions: NT$4,500 (Includes NT$500 deposit, souvenir jersey, and admission to the "Athletes' Night" banquet).
- Casual & Senior Mixed Divisions: NT$2,000 (Includes NT$500 deposit).
- Junior High & Elementary Divisions: NT$500 (No deposit required; includes souvenir jersey).
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Athletes' Night Banquet (Additional Guests/Self-pay): NT$500 per person.
- Note: Date, time, and venue for the Athletes' Night will be announced separately.
X. Payment & Registration Process
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Bank Transfer Information:
- Bank: Postal Savings (Code 700)
- Account No.: 0241006-1609782
- Account Name: Penghu Beach Volleyball Development Association (Hu, Yi-Chung)
- Requirement: Please provide the last five digits of your account number after transfer for verification.
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Submission Requirements:
- Email the registration form and a 2-inch ID photo (File name: PlayerName.jpg) to voll0812@gmail.com.
- Registration is officially complete only after the organizers verify the data and confirm receipt of payment.
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Refund Policy:
- Cancellations after May 3rd, 2026: 1/3 of the fee will be deducted for administrative costs.
- Cancellations within 7 days before the registration deadline: No refunds will be issued.
- Security Deposit Refund: Teams must attend the Opening Ceremony and complete all scheduled matches to reclaim their deposit at the event headquarters.
- Contact Information (International Inquiries)
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Competition Coordinator: Ms. Lin, Chia-Hsiang
Phone: +886-984-000-155 (Available: 18:30–22:00 TST)
LINE ID: 1102408007
Email: voll0812@gmail.com
XI. Important Meetings & Ceremonies
- Online Draw: May 20th, 12:00 PM – May 21st, 12:00 PM (System will auto-draw for absent teams).
- Technical Meeting: July 3rd, 2026, 18:30 at Penghu Labor Recreation Center (3F).
- Opening Ceremony: July 4th, 2026 (Time/Location TBD). Attendance is mandatory.
XII. Tournament Format & Tie-breaking Rules
- System: Round-robin for preliminaries; Single-elimination for finals.
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Ranking Criteria:
- (1) Number of Wins.
- (2) Total Points (2-0 win = 3pts; 2-1 win = 2pts; 1-2 loss = 1pt; 0-2 loss/forfeit = 0pts).
- (3) Set Ratio (Total Sets Won / Total Sets Lost).
- (4) Point Ratio (Total Points Won / Total Points Lost).
- (5) Head-to-head result (for 2 teams) or a draw (for 3+ teams).
XIII. Awards & Prizes
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Open Divisions:
- 1st Place: NT$18,000, Trophy & Medals.
- 2nd Place: NT$12,000, Trophy & Medals.
- 3rd Place: NT$6,000, Trophy & Medals.
- (Note: Prize money is halved if fewer than 12 teams; cancelled if fewer than 6 teams).
- Other Divisions: Medals, certificates, and prizes awarded to top-ranking teams.
XIV. Protests & Disputes
- Referee decisions are final regarding gameplay.
- Eligibility protests must be raised before the match begins.
- Official protests require a written submission by the coach/captain within 30 minutes after the match, accompanied by a NT$3,000 bond (refundable if the protest is upheld).
Supplementary Rules & Coach Conduct
XV. Check-in & Identification
- Open & Junior High Divisions: Athletes must present both their Tournament ID and a valid photo ID at the main Check-in Desk before the first match. For subsequent matches, only the Tournament ID is required at the score table.
- Casual, Senior & Youth Mixed Divisions: A valid photo ID must be presented for verification during check-in.
- Single Entry: Each athlete is restricted to one team only. Cross-division registration is strictly prohibited.
XVI. Code of Conduct & Integrity
- Eligibility Protests: Must be raised immediately upon discovery during the match.
- Force Majeure: In the event of typhoons or unavoidable circumstances, the organizer reserves the right to adjust the schedule.
- Logistics: Teams are responsible for their own meals, accommodation, and transportation.
- Roster Integrity: No changes to the team roster are permitted once the official draw is complete.
- Sanctions: Impersonation or unsportsmanlike conduct will result in immediate disqualification, forfeiture of all points, and reporting to relevant sports authorities.
XVII. Coaching Regulations (Applicable to Junior High & Below Only)
- Note: Coaches are NOT permitted on court for Open, Casual, or Senior Divisions.
- Registration: Max 2 coaches (Head/Assistant) per team. Only one coach is allowed in the competition area from start to finish.
- Attire: Coaches must wear neat, casual clothing (no bare chests). Inappropriate attire may lead to the revocation of coaching rights for that match.
- Procedure: Coaches must sign the scoresheet before the match (after the coin toss) and adhere to all FIVB and tournament regulations.
- Positioning: Coaches must remain seated in the designated athlete rest area during play and timeouts. They may switch sides during court switches but lose coaching rights if they leave the designated area.
- Coaching Windows: Instructions may only be given during warm-ups, timeouts, technical timeouts, set breaks, and between rallies (provided it does not delay the game).
- Restrictions: Coaches are prohibited from speaking to athletes during active play. Misconduct will be penalized similarly to athlete violations.
- Requests: Coaches (or captains) may request a timeout using official hand signals to the second referee after a dead ball and before the first referee whistles for service.
XVIII. Insurance & Authority
- Insurance: The organizer provides Public Liability Insurance for the event. Participants are strongly encouraged to arrange their own personal accident insurance.
- Authority: These regulations are based on Decree No. 1140024731 (April 29, 2025). The organizer reserves the right to amend these rules as necessary.
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