Page 226 - 2019-20 NJCAA Handbook - May, 2020

As of 5/1/2019, Beach Volleyball has 28 teams and more than 5 regions declaring participation; therefore, is considered an emerging sport.
Per Article X, a sport will be considered “emerging” for three years and no national championship play will occur. Sections 1-5 of the sport
code will be in effect beginning in the 2019-20 academic year.

Section 1. Rules and Procedures

A. Teams shall abide by all USA Volleyball Beach Domestic Competition Regulations (DCR) and modifications
for NCAA Beach Volleyball. Rules can be found at: http://www.ncaa.org/playing-rules/beach-volleyball-rules-game

Exceptions:
1. The official ball must be the Molten BV5000-SB
2. One court can be utilized in regular season play.
B. Player Dress Code
Removing or changing into or out of any part of the official team competition uniform while in the area of competition shall lead
to a warning, and if repeated, disqualification of the individual(s) for the next match. A warning stays in place for the entire
tournament.
C. The official roster submitted must reflect the same number and name for each player regardless of uniform color throughout the
tournament.

Section 2 Regular Season
A. Teams shall abide by all USA Volleyball Beach Domestic Competition Regulations (DCR) and these modifications for NCAA
Beach Volleyball.
B. Team and individual statistics will be submitted by the college to the NJCAA schools’ website (www.njcaa.org/schools)
C. Matches that are played on a timed basis will not be included in a team’s record or statistical reports.

Section 3 Code of Conduct
A. All coaches, athletes and support personnel are expected to be familiar with and follow the NJCAA Code of Conduct. This Code
may be found under Article XX of the NJCAA bylaws.

Section 4 Substance Abuse
A. The use of all tobacco products by any coach, player, official or other individual involved in the conducting of any NJCAA
sponsored regular season or postseason play is prohibited within the confines of the playing area. Any individual not in
compliance shall be disqualified from further participation in that contest.

Section 5 Open Wound Policy
A. Current NCAA volleyball rules and procedures with regard to open wounds and bleeding shall be adhered to.

**The Beach volleyball sport committee will continue to examine adding more sections to the code in year two and by the end of year
three, would have a proposal for districts, site, and format for a national championship.