Fil-Am

Net for Men, Coed, Masters is 2.43 m (7’11 5/8”). Net for Women, Youth is 2.24 m (7’4 1/8”).
Official ball will be used. Different ball may be used if both teams agree.

Players must bring a valid legal picture ID (Drivers License, State ID, Passport, Birth Certificate, etc) for age/nationality verification.
Players must be on the roster wearing correct numbered jerseys.
A player may play in multiple teams in different divisons.
A player cannot play in multiple teams within same divison.
A player cannot play in both Adult Coed A and Adult Coed B. New for 2025
A player can only play as one registered sex/gender for the entire event that is on their current legal proof/documentation. New for 2025
Having additional players is highly recommended for teams with players playing on multiple divisions to avoid game delays and possible forfeits.

There must be at least 4 players playing on the court.
Coed - There must be always a minimum of 2 female players on the court (for 5 or 6 total players).
Coed - There must be always a minimum of 1 female player on the court (for 4 total players).
There will be 5 divisions
- Mens
  - No age limit
- Womens
  - No age limit
- Youth Coed
  - Girls U18 or below (Born on or after July 1, 2006) New for 2025
  - Boys U16 or below (Born on or after July 1, 2008) New for 2025
- Adult Coed
  - No age limit
  - 2 Subdivisions New for 2025
    - Coed A - Competitive (Advanced and Fast-Paced) New for 2025
    - Coed B - Intermediate (Family and Fun) New for 2025
  - Player may only enter in either A or B subdivision New for 2025
  - Subdivisions may merge if there are not enough teams registered. New for 2025
- Masters Coed
  - Women U30 or above (Born on or before December 31, 1994)
  - Men U40 or above (Born on or before December 31, 1984)

Each match is a best-of-3 sets. A set is up to 25 points. Third set is up to 15 points.
In case of scheduling delay, match may be shortened by reducing the number of points to win a set (Ex: Teams start at 4-4 points).
Win-by-2 and cap at 30 (cap at 20 for third set). Playoffs/Championships have no caps.
Unlimited substitutions. Liberos allowed but must wear contrasting shirts.
Two 30-second timeouts per set.

Coed - If ball is played more than one touch, then a female player must contact the ball at least once.
Coed - If ball is played for only one touch, any player (male or female) can contact the ball.
Examples:
- Allowed: Girl-Girl-Boy or Girl-Boy or Girl or Boy-Girl or Boy (because it's only 1 touch).
- Not Allowed: Boy-Boy-Boy or Boy-Boy.
Coed - At least 1 female player must be a front-row player for every rotation.
Coed - 3 consecutive boys in a rotation are never allowed. New for 2025
Youth Coed Only - When in front row, U14-U16 male players may NOT jump to attack nor block. Tips, rollshots, pushes (with feet on the ground) are allowed.

Reaching over net is allowed as long as there is no play interference.
If player touches net during a play near the ball, then it is a fault.
If ball touches net and net touches player (because of the ball), then it is not a fault.
If player entire foot crosses the center line and interferes with the play (safety issue), then it is a fault.
Net, doubles, catches/lifts, line faults and all other faults will be based on ref discretion and USAV rules.

Pool Play (Saturday) results will be used for Playoffs (Sunday) seeding where matches-won will be counted.
For Pool Play, if multiple teams are tied by matches-won, then point-differential will be used for tie-breaker.
For Pool Play, if multiple teams are still tied by point-differential, then coin toss.
Playoffs may result in ties. No point differential is used.

Players, coaches, spectators with unsportsmanship conduct may get a yellow card, red card, and/or ejection.

Medals and Trophies will be given to Division Winners.
Surprise Reward will be given to 1st Place Winners in Mens, Womens, and Adult Coed A Divisions. New for 2025