Özü Campus Volleyball Tournament Begins

Dear Esteemed Members,

The 2025-2026 Campus Volleyball Tournament at Özü University is commencing! The opportunity is now waiting for you to showcase your team spirit, leave a mark with unforgettable rallies, and lift the championship trophy. Are you ready to exhibit your talents and lead your team to the top?

To participate in the tournament, form your team and fill out the online application form by November 28th, 2025, Friday at 16:00.

Click here for the Application Link!

Application Dates         : November 17-28

Application Deadline    : November 28, 2025, Friday (16:00)

The start date of the tournament: Will be announced at the end of the application period.

In the application form, a minimum of 10 individuals and a maximum of 14 individuals can be listed as team members.

The championship is limited to 8 teams and will be determined based on the order of application.

For inquiries: sportive@ozu.edu.tr

Özü Campus Volleyball Tournament Game Rules

1. The Özü Campus Volleyball Tournament is an amateur tournament where the university's students and staff form their own teams and participate.
2. Unless specified otherwise in this regulation, the rules specified in the International Volleyball Game Rules apply to the matches.
3. The matches will be played on Fridays (19:00-22:00) in the indoor sports hall of the sports center. The start date of the matches will be announced at the end of the application process.
4. Teams will apply with a special team name they choose during the tournament registration.
5. The tournament will be limited to 8 teams. Applications will be accepted only through the online form. Teams will be determined in order of application. After the application process, teams will be divided into groups through a draw.
6. The draw will take place face to face at the sports center during a meeting attended by team captains, depending on the number of teams. Matches in the groups will be played in a single round-robin format.
7. Matches may be announced at sportive@ozyegin.edu.tr, WhatsApp group, or MyOzu. Teams that fail to attend the announced matches without providing any justification will be disqualified from the tournament.
8. Matches are played with 6 players. A team roster consists of a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 14 individuals. Matches must start with at least 6 players. If the number of players falls below 6 during the match, the match will be forfeited against that team. A player who arrives after the game has started can join if they are on the list of players.
9. Teams are required to have at least 2 female and 2 male players on the court. There should be at least 2 female and 2 male players during the match.
10. In teams, a maximum of 2 players, including substitutes in the university volleyball team roster, can play.
11. The height of the net in tournament matches is set at 2.35 meters.
12. All matches in the group stage will be played over 3 sets. In case of a 1-1 tie in sets, an additional set of 25 points will be played. The team that reaches the first 25 points in the 3rd set (even if it's 24-24) will win the match. The team that wins 2 sets wins the match.
13. Players should not wear accessories such as watches, rings, bracelets, etc., that may be dangerous to themselves or opponents and must remove them upon the referee's warning. A player who disregards the warning will be expelled from the game by the referee.
14. Players are allowed to be on the field with sports shoes and sports attire. Players who do not wear suitable attire for the field will not be allowed to enter the field.
15. Teams must be present on the field 15 minutes before the start time of the match.
16. Each team is obligated to have their list of players with them during the match.
17. Referees may check student/staff ID cards. ID cards must be with the players on the match day.
18. Matches will be played with a rotational system. Teams are obliged to inform the referees of their lineup at the beginning of each set. The service order must be followed according to the rules. The referees may check the rotation order during the set. If an incorrect rotation is identified, it will be considered a rotation error, and the opposing team will be awarded 1 point and the service.
19. Each team can have a maximum of 8 substitute players throughout the match. Player substitutions are made with the permission of the referee between sets or during appropriate breaks. A player in the starting lineup can only leave the game once per set and can only enter the position designated for them in advance for that set. A substitute player can enter once for a player in the starting lineup and then only switch places with that same starting lineup player. In case of injury or disqualification from the game, exceptions can be made for substitutions.
20. Any appeals can only be made in writing to the Tournament Organizing Committee.
21. Teams that lose in the semi-finals will play a match for third place.
22. If a player is found to be in violation of the rules in a team, the match will result in a 2-0 win in favor of the opposing team.
23. A player who withdraws, is eliminated, or is disqualified from the tournament for any reason, even if their team is in the top three, will not receive an award.
24. In case the referee or the organizing committee detects unsportsmanlike conduct, the following penalties will be applied:

• Yellow Card: Used for minor infractions. The player receives a warning. If the behavior continues, a red card will be shown.
• Red Card: Used for aggressive or behavior that disrupts the game. As a result, the opponent gains 1 (one) point along with the right to serve. In the case of highly violent behavior or ongoing misconduct, the player will be expelled from the match and if necessary, from the tournament.