- All USAV rules apply for gameplay, including the top of the net rule that has now reverted back to being a fault for any net contact while attempting to play the ball.

- All pool play matches will be 2 games to 21 with a cap at 23.

- Ranking criteria are 1) game record, 2) head-to-head result and 3) total point differential for the pool

- The top 2 teams from all 4-team pools advance to playoffs. The top 3 teams from all 5-team pools advance to playoffs. In the lone 6-team pool, the top 4 teams advance to playoffs. Please see Tournament Central for playoff breakdowns.

- All quarterfinal games will be played 1 game to 25 with no cap. All semifinal and championship games will play match play 21/21/15 with no cap. We reserve the right to shorten playoff games due to facility time constraints.

- The following teams REF BEFORE they play their first match: Team Ron Doc (mA), Luau Chicago (mO), Sets in the City (wA), Hopslam (wBB), Chickens (wBB), Kiss My Splash (mBB), Prestige Worldwise (mBB). Please plan accordingly!