1. USAV Official Rules, Rule 2.6 state:
 
1. Rule 2.6.1 - “The antenna fastening apparatus must be smooth surfaced and free of any sharp edges.”
2. Rule 2.6.2 - “By the year 2001, all wires that support posts from the floor will be eliminated, or if that is not possible, then all exposed wires must be padded with at least one-half inch thick, resilient shock-absorbing material throughout the entire length. The padding must be clearly recognizable.”
3. Rule 2.6.3 & 2.6.4 Commentary – “By the year 2001, padding of the referee platforms is required for all USAV volleyball sanctioned play.”

 
2. Larry Liden, Referee Chair, writes “The Chesapeake Region will be strictly enforcing the playing rules (Rule 2.6 and commentaries regarding padding of net supports, referee stands and supporting cables, if the cables cannot be removed. All Head Referees will be instructed to inspect equipment and, if the equipment does not meet the specific requirements found in Rule 2.6, then the competition will not occur.  These rules have been adopted by USAV for insurance reasons.”

 
3. Tournament hosts are hereby reminded of these news rules and are required to comply. Those tournament hosts who feel they have a unique situation or legitimate problem complying with the new rules are urged to contact Larry Liden as soon as possible to resolve the issue. 

 
4. I am confident that every tournament host will do their best to comply with the new rules, the goal of which is to improve the safety of our players. 

* The effective date of this Rule in the Chesapeake Region is September 1, 2000. The Region will be sending out a policy letter to all the tournament sponsors from past seasons, clarifying the exact compliance date for these Rules. This policy letter will also be posted on the CHRVA WebPages.