Tournament Rules

Welcome to the general rules page for the tournament.

⚠️ Important Notice: Anyone breaking or testing any of the following rules risks immediate ejection from the tournament, loss of team deposit/early bird entry, and a potential ban from future tournaments.

🎟️ Entry, Refunds & Deposits

Team Entry

  • There are no refunds for team entries (unless we can fill your place with a team on the waiting list) and if so the refund will be less the £4 admin fee.

  • Reserve Team Entries will receive a refund (if we can not offer you a place) less the £4 admin fee.

Camping

  • No refunds for camping fees, campervans or caravans.

Deposit Scheme

  • Details regarding our deposit scheme can be found here.

🎗️Wristbands

  • Mandatory Wear: All players and spectators must wear a wristband (camping or non-camping) at all times throughout the weekend.

  • Under 18s: All U18s must wear an U18 wristband and be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

  • Replacements: Broken wristbands will only be replaced if the damaged band is physically returned.

  • Lost Wristbands: Lost wristbands will be charged at the full camping fee rate.

🛑 Under 18s

  • Supervision: U18s must have a designated adult that is onsite and responsible for them all weekend.

  • Disco: Under 18s are not permitted in the disco unless accompanied by a responsible adult.

  • Underage Drinking will not be tolerated anywhere on site, and will be reported directly to the appropriate authorities. U18s are not permitted in the Sports Centre Bar

Disco

  • Wristbands Required: Valid wristbands must be worn to gain entry to the disco.

  • U18 Access: Under 18s are not permitted in the disco unless accompanied by a responsible adult.

🌧️ Wet Weather Plans

  • Organiser Discretion: British weather is notoriously unpredictable, and over the years we have successfully managed all conditions. Should rain or adverse weather be forecast, tournament organisers reserve the right to alter or adapt the playing schedule accordingly.

  • Contingency Options: We have contingency plans in place for one full day of rain, partial-day rain, or single-day play formats. Match timings and court allocations may be adjusted mid-day during periods of rainfall to ensure teams get the maximum amount of volleyball possible.

  • Weather Updates: For detailed guidelines on bad weather play, please visit our info page and navigate to the section on the weather.

  • Use the ‘live play info’: Changes to playing schedules, courts etc will be updated live. Please do not take photos or snap shots of the playing schedule - always use the live link

⚠️ Assumption of Risk & Liability Waiver

  • Voluntary Participation: Volleyball is, by its nature, a physical and fast-paced sport involving inherent risks, collisions, and physical exertion. All players enter, participate, and use the venue facilities entirely at their own risk (Volenti non fit injuria).

  • Participant Responsibility: While the organizers have implemented reasonable measures to maintain a safe environment, accidents and injuries can occur. Players and attendees are solely responsible for their own personal safety, physical fitness, and personal belongings.

  • Limitation of Liability: Neither the tournament organizers, venue owners, staff, nor volunteers accept any liability for personal injury, illness, loss, or property damage sustained during the event, except where explicitly mandated by applicable statutory law.

  • Health & Safety Compliance: All attendees must adhere to our full event safety guidelines. Please review our Health & Safety Page before participating.

🚗 Arrivals & Parking

  • Site Opening: Absolutely no entry to the site before 3:00 PM on Friday.

  • Drop-off Zone: The drop-off area is strictly for dropping off equipment and passengers. No parking is permitted in the main car park during arrival periods (exception for disabled or blue badge holders)

  • Manor Farm Car Park: Please park respectfully. Do not block other vehicles or access routes, and strictly adhere to all "No Parking" signage.

📝 Registration & Identification

  • Everyone must register their details upon arrival when paying for camping.

  • Proof of ID is required. A driving licence or passport is preferred, but a valid bank card will suffice.

🚫 Site Prohibitions & Safety Rules

🔊 Loud Music & Speakers (NEW FOR 2026)

  • NO SPEAKERS PERMITTED ANYWHERE on the tournament grounds—including near the courts, in the camping areas, or while walking around, day or night.

🍾 Glass Bottles

  • NO GLASS is allowed anywhere on site. The rugby pitches you camp on are used year-round by adult and junior sports teams. Venue staff and volunteers will confiscate all glass containers.

  • Please only bring drinks in plastic bottles or cans.

🍳 Cooking, Barbecues & Fires

  • Open fires and barbecues are strictly prohibited.

  • Per venue and Bristol City Council regulations, the use of bottled gas and cooking on the tournament site is forbidden. Any cooking equipment found will be confiscated until your departure.

🐾 Animals

  • No pets or animals of any kind (dogs, cats, reptiles, amphibians, etc.) are allowed anywhere on the tournament grounds, including the camping area. (Registered assistance animals excepted).

⛺ Camping & Gazebos

  • Limits: Teams are welcome to bring one gazebo per team to create a communal space between tents. Please respect the space constraints.

  • Space Management: If camping space becomes tight, tournament marshals may ask you to relocate tents or gazebos.

🏐 Equipment & Play

  • Volleyballs: You must bring your own volleyballs for warm-ups and matches.

  • Whistles: Whistles should be used for all officiating duties. We have a limited supply, but additional whistles will be available for purchase at the merchandise stand.

👦 Junior Volleyball

  • If junior coaching sessions are scheduled, children must be directly supervised by a parent or guardian for the duration of the training.

📸 Behaviour & Photography

  • Behaviour: Aggressive, abusive, or anti-social behaviour towards staff, volunteers, or other participants will not be tolerated.

  • Personal Photos: You are welcome to take photos of your friends and team, but please remain mindful of people in the background.

  • Official Media: Anyone wishing to take photos of other teams or the general event must register for an Official Photography Pass with the tournament organisers prior to shooting.

🚑 First Aid & Medical Decisions

  • First Aid services will be available on site to provide treatment and advice for minor injuries.

  • For serious injuries, emergency services (999) and local Accident & Emergency (A&E) hospitals must be used.

  • Medical Responsibility: It is the sole responsibility of individual players and their supporting parties to make medical decisions for any injuries or health situations that arise.