This is copied from the MSVBA rules document:
- Team uniforms need not be matching in color or design.
- If a Libero is used, the Libero’s jersey must contrast all other jerseys.
- Player’s jerseys must be numbered in a permanent manner from 1 to 99.
- Duplicate numbers are discouraged but may be allowed if the jerseys are different in color.
- The numbers must be centered on the front and back of the jersey and must be a minimum of 6” of height on the front and 8” on the back.
- Teams or players that do not have proper uniform numbers may borrow legal shirts or buy them from MSVBA, if offered at that tournament.
- If done prior to the start of their first match, there is no penalty.
- If getting legal uniforms would significantly delay the start of match, then the team may play with a ghost player or forfeit matches until the uniforms are legal.
- If the uniforms are not made legal, then the team may participate in pool or round robin play, but will not be eligible for playoffs.
These are the rules that we have in place for tournament uniforms. These rules are going to start being enforced. It is your responsibility to know these rules and for the captains to make sure that their team complies with these rules. The argument that it has always been allowed or it has never been enforced will not work any longer. People have had long enough to come up with legal shirts. MSVBA has given away shirts and made shirts available for sale. Do not be surprised if you are called out on this if you are in violation. If you do not own a legal shirt – BUY ONE. If you can not buy one, borrow one until you can buy one.