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Taitem Engineering, PC, is a consulting engineering firm based in Ithaca, NY, specializing in —
- mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural design for high performance buildings,
- commissioning,
- LEED consulting,
- energy studies & energy research, and
- duct sealing.
Our mission is to apply technology thoughtfully for the benefit of the earth and for the living beings that depend on it.
Founded in 1989, the firm is a privately held professional corporation licensed to practice engineering by the New York State Education Department and the New York State Department of State. Our clients include public and private entities and our projects include buildings in all sectors as well as program- and agency-level support.
Taitem Engineering undertakes consulting services in the area of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural engineering, commissioning, LEED, energy modeling, sustainability consulting, energy studies and energy research. The company earned the national R&D 100 award for its work in developing TREAT energy modeling software. In 2006, Taitem Engineering led the technical effort to develop the EnergyStar rating system for new high-performance multifamily buildings, in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Taitem also provides technical training in energy code compliance, energy project construction management, and conducting energy audits.
Taitem has been the statewide Quality Assurance Contractor for NYSERDA's Multifamily Energy Performance Portfolio since 2007. We believe we obtained this position because of our excellent record of honest work and outstanding quality throughout our entire organization and in all the work we do. In 2011 Taitem was awarded GSA schedule contract GS21F0026Y, allowing it to perform work for all branches of the executive branch of the federal government in the areas of energy management and consulting, building auditing and commissioning, programmatic support, and renewables.
In 2013, Taitem earned B-Corporation status, meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Taitem Engineering's staff includes nine licensed professional engineers, six LEED-accredited professionals, BPI-certified energy auditors, certified energy managers, NABCEP-certified solar PV installers, a master plumber, and a master electrician. "Taitem" stands for "Technology As If The Earth Mattered," reflecting the firm's commitment to the environment.
our home
Taitem's main offices are in a "recycled" nineteenth-century downtown building that is LEED Platinum certified and on track to perform as a net-zero building. Among the building's many green features are an ultra-efficient air-conditioning system invented by Taitem's founder, a geothermal system, rooftop solar thermal and solar PV systems, an electric vehicle charging station, and abundant covered bicycle parking. Taitem also has a full composting, recycling, and paper reduction program.
You can see how our solar pv system at 110 S. Albany Street in Ithaca is performing, how much energy we produce, and what our carbon offset is at our Enphase Energy site.
our commitment to diversity
Taitem Engineering is committed to maintaining and increasing diversity in its workforce. Taitem acknowledges that this requires ongoing active commitment and continued effort and therefore commits to:
- examine how our current workplace culture and procedures may perpetuate society's historic and institutional forces of exclusion;
- engage in practices that provide opportunities to people who might otherwise be at a disadvantage because of these forces of exclusion;
- promote and undertake practices that will increase the diversity of Taitem's workforce; and
- foster a workplace culture that encourages a sense of belonging for everyone who works at Taitem.
We believe that a diverse workforce brings a wider variety of perspectives. We believe that this will help Taitem Engineering to be more adaptable and sustainable as a company.
our commitment to B
As a certified B-Corporation, Taitem is leading a global movement to redefine success in business. By voluntarily meeting higher standards of transparency, accountability, and performance, Taitem and other certified B-Corps are distinguishing themselves in a cluttered marketplace by offering a positive vision of a better way to do business. B-Corps create higher quality jobs and improve the quality of life in our communities. And, as the movement grows, it has become an increasingly powerful agent of change.
B-Corp Declaration
We envision a new sector of the economy which harnesses the power of private enterprise to create public benefit. This sector is comprised of a new type of corporation —the B Corporation — which is purpose-driven, and creates benefit for all stakeholders, not just shareholders. As members of this emerging sector and as entrepreneurs and investors in B Corporations,
- That we must be the change we seek in the world.
- That all business ought to be conducted as if people and place mattered.
- That, through their products, practices, and profits, businesses should aspire to do no harm and benefit all.
- To do so, requires that we act with the understanding that we are each dependent upon another and thus responsible for each other and future generations.
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Being overweight was not on my life agenda, not that my body understood that. Didn't it knowthat I had softball games to play, a nephew to run after, and exotic places to travel to?
Apparently, my body had its own agenda and all the things I wanted to do was not on it. At 29 years old, I was 283 pounds. I had sleep apnea, back and joint issues, was pre-diabetic, and my asthma was increasingly getting worse. I was constantly tired, out of breath and in pain. But, somehow, weight loss surgery didn't immediately enter my mind as a solution. Not until one hot summer day at the end of July of 2012.
I've played softball since I was 7 years old. It is my passion and even at my largest, I was playing on two softball teams. But on an extremely hot and humid night, I was having a very difficult time playing. I could not cool down and was getting very light headed.
I huffed and puffed on and off the field. My teammates were very concerned and suggested that I maybe sit on the bench for the rest of the game. I was horrified. How could they even think that I couldn't play? This was my wake-up call. Something needed to be done about my weight. Two weeks later, I had submitted my application to Tufts Weight and Wellness Center for weight loss surgery.
I was nervous at my first appointment but very excited as well. I could not wait to be healthy again. I couldn't wait to walk without the pain in my legs, to walk without gasping for breath. I wanted to run after my nephew and travel. My first appointments were eye-opening and forced me to really take a look at myself and my habits. After that, I made some changes. No more soda, no more late night snacking, no more eating only once a day. I started following the pre-op diet plan, incorporated hot yoga into my workout and tracked my food intake. I met with my surgeon, Dr. Sajani Shah and decided on the gastric bypass. I went to my appointments and I smiled when I saw the weight start coming off, slow as it was. In November of 2012, I jumped for joy when I got the approval from the Tufts team for my surgery. On December 10, 2012, I was wheeled into surgery with a huge smile on my face, ready for my new life.
It wasn't all easy. It was hard to talk and relate to family and friends who didn't understand that I had different dietary needs. It was hard when family members who didn't want anything to do with me when I was overweight all of a sudden want to talk to me when I lost it. It was hard when people would tell me it was easier for me now. But that pales in comparison to what I truly gained by losing the weight. I gained my health. 21 months and 150 pounds lighter, I no longer have sleep apnea. I am no longer pre-diabetic. My asthma has improved so significantly that I was taken off my preventive inhaler and rarely use my rescue inhaler.
I don't have pain when I walk anymore. I continue to play softball and even decided to try running, completing two 5ks and hoping to do more. I gained my confidence back. I gained myself. Now, I simply smile when someone says I took the easy way out. I know better.
This was not an easy journey. But it is one that is worth all the bumps, twists and turns. I learned that you need to accept yourself and I learned that you need the proper support.
I gained that support not just from my mom and my sisters, but from an online support group. This was a Godsend. Here was a place where I could talk about my struggles, my concerns, my achievements and show my journey. I could offer my own insights, share what worked for me and support those who needed it.
I found that I loved being able to share my experiences with others, to meet others that have had a similar journey and to inspire those who struggle and cheer them on. This was my favorite part of my journey, being able to support those as I was supported.
So what have I done since surgery? Well, I did go on that tropical vacation, I continue to play softball and to run and exercise. I chase after my nephew and play the games he wants. I don't have to worry about whether my asthma is going to hold me back and I have more energy that I have had in a long time. My body is finally on board with my life agenda and I couldn't be happier.
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Vindicate Me in Your Might
1{To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?} Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
2Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
3For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
4Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
5He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
6I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.
7For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
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I know, I was missing out on "Jane Eyre," by Charlotte Bronte. It sat on my bookshelf for nearly a year before I finally started reading it, and when I started, I could hardly put it down until I finished it. It's a rainy day/thunderstorm/fireside kind of book. It's about a young governess who falls in love with her pupil's guardian, until she discovers a secret he has. Creepy but lovely. Sort of Jane Austen, but darker and different in a way. I blogged about it a little here, when my reaction was very fresh. It's a classic that I should have read a long time ago. Now if I can just get motivated to start "Wuthering Heights."
"When God Writes Your Love Story" really opened my eyes in a lot of ways. It's written by Eric and Leslie Ludy, and I think it's probably one of their best. It's very encouraging and gives insight on a lot of things. I'm reading it again right now.
I had heard about "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society," by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, on either Natalie or Jenny's blog, so when I saw it at Target, I bought it. First of all, you have to take a breath after you say the title. I was reading it before class one day, and the girl who sat next to me asked what I was reading. Rather than recite off the title, I just closed the book and let her read the cover. Anyway, it's one of those really unusual books that sticks with you for a very long time after you've read it. It's about a writer and a literary society in Europe just after World War II. It's very sweet, bittersweet at times, and has so many memorable characters.
"Paperdoll," by Natalie Lloyd, is a nonfiction book. It's a very inspiring book that focuses around the story of the woman at the well. It questions the world's view of beauty and reveals what true beauty is. This book was so encouraging to me, a couple of chapters in particular, and I'm planning on reading it again very soon.
"Just Between You and Me" is a novel by Jenny B. Jones. This was the first book of hers that I ever read, and it was a great introduction. The story is great, but the characters are awesome. Maggie is a cinematographer who, because of her past, has avoided returning to her hometown. When she has to go back, she has to face her biggest fears. Let me say that Jenny B. Jones is hilarious. Her books can have you crying one minute and then laughing through your tears the next. Her characters are so real. They mention celebrities and listen to the Fray. And the romance in this book is great. I have the biggest crush on Conner.
"So Not Happening" and "I'm So Sure" are two books in "A Charmed Life" series (I think the third one releases later this year). In the first book, Bella, a somewhat spoiled (but likable) New York girl, is forced to move with her mother and new stepfamily to a farm in Oklahoma. This is interesting enough in itself, but then Jenny B. Jones throws in embarrassing secrets about the new family and a sinister plot involving the football team. In the second book, Bella's family is featured on a reality TV show, a past boyfriend makes an appearance, and another conspiracy, this time featuring the prom and prom queen competition. I read these books immediately after "Just Between You and Me," which is considered women's fiction, and these are definitely more YA fiction. But still, they are awesome, hilarious books. Jenny B. Jones' plots are wacky, but they somehow are real, and so are the characters, and everything works together into two great books. Did I mention they're really funny? =)
So, those are my favorite books of 2009. As for music, I would say my favorite albums were "Forget and Not Slow Down," by Relient K, and "Hello Hurricane," by Switchfoot. Both are incredibly awesome and worth the wait. I also like the new BarlowGirl, Hawk Nelson, and Skillet CD's. And for what it's worth, some of the best music that I discovered in 2009, although I technically didn't get the CDs until the beginning of this year, is Eisley. I love "Room Noises" and "Combinations."
I got to visit Joann's this morning. I picked up a couple of fabric quarters and some clearance seersucker, plus some really pretty teal knit fabric. I've been feeling adventurous about sewing over the past few days and think that I just might try something with the knit fabric. I never have sewn knits before, because it's a scary thought.
Believe it or not, I had not planned on a massive post today. In fact, I was only going to post a little Elvis birthday tribute. He would have been 75 today (a very strange thought).
Happy Birthday, Elvis. Thanks for the great music and the fascinating life and for helping me realize my love of old things.
Until next time,
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To ensure that our owners get the best out of their boats and their recreational time, we created Arksen Explorers – a blend of an owners club, voyage designer and adventure concierge service to make sure every journey you take becomes a treasured memory for you and your family.
Whether you want to take your vessel through the North West Passage as a family, embark on a multi year Trans-Pacific cruise or opt for a more leisurely tour of the Mediterranean. Our team has the network, expertise and passion to prepare, guide and support you to make your dream adventures a reality.
Through the Explorers' Club, owners will have access to two types of adventure:
Bespoke Expedition & Voyage Planning
Long or short, extreme or serene, there is something for all tastes; authentic adventure that is both safe and enjoyable. Our specialists have a catalogue of ideas for owners to choose from or can help you plan something unique.
From ski touring in Lofoten, to diving with Orca in the Fjords to discovering Maltese cuisine on historic Gozo, we can help you get the most from your passage making and chosen destinations.
Signature Adventures
Arksen vessels are designed to achieve more than any vessel of their size and to forge new paths where private vessels have not been capable of venturing before. We were inspired to launch Arksen by the stories of some of our greatest Arctic and ocean explorers; Nansen, Cousteau, Hyerdahl and Tilman. Therefore, our signature trips have been designed as a homage to the greats, who between them have changed our perceptions of what is possible.
The Arksen Signature Adventures are inspired by some of the real-life expeditions, locations, oceans and aspirations of our greatest explorers, their legacy fuels our sense of adventure, our love of the wild and the challenge of the unknown.
Inspired by these adventurers we have created a series of signature trips spanning the globe; from the Arctic to Antarctica, the Pacific to the Atlantic, adventures to encourage the explorer within all of us. While some of the Signature Adventures are thousands of miles long as a whole, it should also be remembered that they all have the ability to be shortened or travelled in stages.


text: Sketching and hand drawing are part of the P+A culture. We start our design process with felt pens and tracing paper. This allows us to explore many different options, respond to new input and ideas and synthesize large amounts of information into preferred solutions. Process sketches are often used as part of the presentation of our work to clients and the public. We find that this instills a deeper understanding of the thinking behind the design and the designer's process. We also like to sketch while travelling abroad or exploring our own city. This allows us to more fully understand the composition of elements in the landscape we are viewing and to apply this knowledge to our professional activities as Landscape Architects.


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Coastal rowing is gathering speed internationally and BIAC is ahead of the pack in the United States. We are one of the few clubs to own coastal boats, with more on the way.
Sculling, endurance, currents, waves, tide, wind, and teamwork – that's coastal rowing!
Coastal rowing is a growing sport in the USA, and very popular in Europe and Asia, where seafaring work heritages evolved into a competitive, adventurous sport. The "mountain biking" of rowing, coastal rowing requires a dash of seamanship in addition to rowing skills and fitness. Coastal rowers navigate tides and currents, read the water, and surf the waves. It can be a relaxing exploration of waterways or intense international racing.
While coastal and open water are often used interchangeably, open water is the broader category. It involves rowing heavy, seaworthy boats on challenging water, be it a coastline or large lake.
Coastal boats meet specific criteria set by FISA, the international governing body for competitive rowing. For example, many open water boats (such as Maas Aeros) have a self-bailer in the foot compartment, or are traditional wooden boats large and heavy enough to prevent swamping (filling with water) even in rough water conditions. FISA-certified coastal boats MUST have an open stern transom to automatically fully drain the boat.
Open water races accept competitors in a variety of traditional wooden and newer fiberglass and carbon boats, and are often long distance – 10Km to marathon length.
Coastal races are usually shorter, either 4Km or 6Km, on courses with several sharp buoy turns, or even very short sprints from the beach around a nearby buoy. In the San Francisco Bay area, most open water races include events for coastal-class boats, as well as lighter boats.
Coastal rowing allows rowers to adapt to all sorts of water conditions. And coastal racing is exciting, particularly in the San Francisco Bay, where we have extreme tidal flows, irregular coastlines, lots of boat traffic, and beautiful scenery.
BIAC sent three boats to the FISA World Coastal Championships in 2018 in British Columbia and multiple crews to the 2019 World Coastal Championships in Hong Kong. We also participated in numerous 2019 local coastal races, in addition to hosting the SF Bay Coastal Classic, October 5, 2019 in Aquatic Park, San Francisco. All fall coastal regattas in 2020 have been rescheduled to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Rowing has some good resources on coastal rowing, boat types, and events.
Also, check out these pages on our website:
If you have time, check out this webinar on Coastal Rowing hosted by USRowing at the National Convention and featuring BIAC coaches and rowers. They cover a lot of ground on the world of coastal rowing.


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Welcome to this Swiki! A Swiki is a collaborative website; anyone can edit and create pages. While that may seem dangerous, it's also amazingly powerful. We all know quite a bit about writing and talking together; we tend not to mess up one another's space, we tend not to talk trash, and we tend to try to contribute.
Swiki is implemented in Squeak, a Smalltalk with a liberal license. It was inspired by Ward Cunningham's WikiWikiWeb (Squeak + Wiki = Swiki). Swiki was created by Mark Guzdial's Collaborative Software Laboratory at Georgia Institute of Technology.
If you are familiar with regular web browsing, it should be fairly easy to navigate through the Swiki. The only major difference are the special features:
|View: Pressing the 'View' button takes you back to simply viewing the current page.
|Edit: This enables the user to edit the current page. Pressing on this button brings up a form where the text and title of the page can be changed. The changes made take effect when the 'save' button is pressed. In the rare case of an editing conflict, the user is given a chance to resolve it before saving. Plus, entering your e-mail address in the appropriate space will send you a message whenever the page is edited. Please, check below ('Editing Rules') to learn more about what kind of text is allowed.
|Lock or Unlock: Using this feature allows you to lock a page. That way, nobody can change the content of the page until it is unlocked. To add a lock, press on the lock button; then, enter the password you want to assign (twice to rule out typos). Then, only someone with your password or the administrator password can lock or unlock that page.
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|History: This shows the different versions of the page through time. Since pages are editable, it sometimes is useful to look at what was previously on the page or to correct a mistake.
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Swiki har sina egna enkla editeringsregler. Skriv stjärnor runt en sidas titel för att länka till den, exempelvis *Min Sida*. Ifall sidan inte redan finns visas en skapa knapp bredvid den nya titeln. Klickar man på knappen skapas den nya sidan. Den uttömmande listan nedan dokumenterar alla editeringsfinesser. Dessa finesser kan förbättra användningen av Swiki men du behöver inte kunna dem från början.
Go to the page which you want to link it from. Edit that page. In the text put *My New Page Name*. When you save the page, a create link shows up next to "My New Page." Click on that and the new page is created. In this way, you haven't just created a page, you've also created a link to it so others can find it.
The simple answer is you can't. But, you can upload a file with the same name and that file will be referenced in its place. If it is really necessary to delete the uploaded file, contact your system administrator.
An edit conflict is what happens when the server thinks someone else has saved the page before you. Thus, if you continued your save, you would delete their contributions. You are given both your version and the last saved one and asked to integrate the two. A real edit conflict happens rarely; however, some browsers (mainly MSIE) have problems with cacheing when you hit the browser's back button. If this is the case, just press save when you get the conflict. The best way to avoid this is not to hit the back button to re-edit a page.
Every version of the page is saved. Go to the damaged page. Click on the history button. Find the last version of the page that was okay. Now, open up another window for editing the page and move the old content to there. Save.
There could be several reasons for this. First, you need to save your image as either a GIF, JPEG, or PNG; other image formats (BMPs, PDFs, picts, etc.) are not handled by most browsers. Secondly, the file has to have the correct extension (.gif, .jpeg, .jpg, or .png) or the server will not recognize it as an image; it is not possible to simply change the file format by adding a different extension.
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Daily Devotional "Confidence In The Face Of Death"
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June 06, 2023
"For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21).
We can count on Scripture to give us confidence in the face of death.
A few years ago my radio ministry heard from a listener who was exhibiting exactly the right attitude in the face of a terminal illness.
A teenager from the Midwest sent a prayer request concerning her recently diagnosed Lou Gehrig's disease.
That Christian young woman, who by now is probably with the Lord, accepted her condition with grace and optimism.
Here is part of what she wrote to us: "I love the Lord very much and feel the Lord is using my condition to work in different peoples' lives.
Please pray with me that He would continue to use me no matter what the outcome."
Her sentiments were right in step with Philippians 1:21, in which the apostle Paul proclaims his joy and confidence at the possibility of death.
What enabled him to rejoice was his complete confidence in the Word of God.
Earlier Paul had articulated his trust in God's promises when he wrote these familiar words in Romans 8:28,
"We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
Now he shared verbatim with the Philippians from Job 13:16, "For I know that this shall turn out for my deliverance" (Philippians. 1:19).
That too was a trustworthy promise from the Word, and it made Paul confident that his current trials would have a positive outcome.
Whether suffering was of long or short duration, Paul knew that the righteous would be delivered from their temporal trials.
That was certainly borne out when God restored Job from his difficult, lengthy ordeal of testing.
Knowing all this, and realizing that all of God's written Word is available to us, we can certainly have Paul's type of confidence as we consider the inevitability of death.
And we can "keep on rejoicing" (1 Peter 4:13), even if it's the Lord's will that we experience an early departure from this life.
•Thank God for the provision of His Word, which is such an infallible guide as you deal with the uncertainties of death.
•Pray for someone you know at your church or in your neighborhood who may be facing death right now.
Further Reading
Read Psalm 34:17, 19; 37:39-40; 91:3; 97:10. What theme runs through these verses that would help you deal as you ought with trials and sufferings?
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Polka City is a unique fully contract-based #metaverse project which combines #NFT, #DeFi and #gaming worlds!
I. Project Introduction
PolkaCity is a fully autonomous, contract-based, play to earn metaverse that allows users to invest in digital virtual assets (3D&AR NFTs ) in the form of a virtual city.
Each type of asset features various amounts of APY that is paid to the investor
on a weekly basis as long as they have possession of the asset.
II. Token Information
1) Basic Information
Token name: POLC (PolkaCity)
Total supply: 249,567,217
Tokens in Circulation: 45,935,766
2) Token Distribution and Token Release Schedule:
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|Founders & Early Team
|Vesting 5% per month starting 6 months after the token deploy
|Pre-sale purchasers
|All released a year ago
|All released a year ago
|Long-term project endowment
|25% may be released per quarter if necessary for weekly NFT asset payouts
|5% may be released per month if necessary for marketing
|Exchange Liquidity
|CEXs & DEXs liquidity
III. Related Links
Official Website: https://polkacity.io
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Chapter 1 - Beach Volleyball Facilities and Equipment
Rule 1 - The Beach Volleyball Playing Area
Rule 2 - Beach Volleyball Net and Supports
Rule 3 - The Ball
Rule 4 - The Game Clock
Chapter 2 - Participants and Their Coach or Trainer
Rule 5 - The Players and Their Responsibilities
Rule 6 - The Team
Rule 7 - The Coach/Trainer
Chapter 3 - Officials Authority and Responsibility
Rule 8 - The Tournament Director
Rule 9 - The Referee
Rule 10 - The Umpire
Rule 11 - The Linesmen
Chapter 4 - Structure and Procedures of the Beach Volleyball Game
Rule 12 - Beach Volleyball Structure
Rule 13 - Beach Volleyball Procedures
Rule 14 - Interruptions and Delays
Chapter 5 - Rules of Beach Volleyball Play
Rule 15 - States of Beach Volleyball Play
Rule 16 - Beach Volleyball Player Faults
Rule 17 - The Serve
Rule 18 - Playing the Ball
Rule 19 - Play at the Net
Rule 20 - The Block
Chapter 6 - Misconduct and Sanctions
Rule 21 - Misconduct
Rule 22 Sanctions
The Beach Volleyball Playing Area
Officials/Staff - Positions on Court
Glossary of Beach Volleyball Terms
Chapter 1 - Beach Volleyball Facilities and Equipment
Rule 1 The Beach Volleyball Playing Area
1.1 - Dimensions
The playing court is 60' long by 30' wide. An unencumbered area for play of at least 10' should surround the court.
1.2 - Court Markings
Court lines shall be easily distinguishable. Two side lines and two end lines define the playing court. The playing court is measured from the outside edge of these lines.
1.3 - Playing Surface
The playing surface will consist of sand and be of a level nature with neither a noticeable upslope or downslope. The sand should be of a fine, non-abrasive quality, easily penetrated to a depth of 7". Beyond this depth, the sand can be of a firmer or more packed nature, but not solid or rock-like. The sand should be free of foreign objects including wood, rocks, glass and metal.
Rule 2 - Beach Volleyball Net and Supports
2.1 - Net Size and Construction.
The net shall be 32' in length and 39" in width. The net must be constructed of 4" square mesh. Over the top and full length of the net is sewn a 2" 4" vinyl or canvas border. At the top and bottom of the net, separate cables shall extend through the upper and lower edges of the net as well as through wooden dowels on the ends.
2.2 - Net Height
The height of the net shall be 8'.
2.3 - Antennas
An antenna is a flexible rod approximately 6 feet long and 1/2 inch in diameter. Two antennas, one on each end of the net are attached at that point where the antenna's indefinite downward extension would be flush with the outside of the court side line.
2.4 - Permanent Net Supports
Supports may be of metal or wood. They will be of sufficient size and buried at such depth so as to provide total stability.
2.5 - Temporary Court Systems
Supports may be of metal, wood or plastic. The choice of temporary courts should be based first on stability when erect and second on the ease of putting such a system "up" and ready for play.
Rule 3 - The Ball
3.1 - Ball Shape
The ball shall be spherical.
3.2 Ball Construction
18 panels of stitched leather or leather-like material which encase a bladder of rubber or rubber-like material.
3.3 - Ball Size
The ball shall be not less than 25" or more than 27" in circumference. Air pressure is approximately 5 lbs.
3.4 - Ball Uniformity
All balls used in a tournament must be of the same type and bear uniform characteristics with regard to size, weight, pressure, etc. Official AVP sanctioned events must be played with AVP approved balls.
Rule 4 - The Game Clock
4.1 - Clock Use
A game clock will be used in every game. Numerals will be a minimum 6 inches high.
4.2 - Timing Error
The official time will be that shown on the game clock. The referee may change the time shown on the game clock based on his conclusion that there was a clock malfunction or obvious operator error.
Chapter 2 - The Participants and Their Coach or Trainer
Rule 5 - The Players and their Responsibility
5.1 - Rules of the Game
It is the responsibility of each player to know and abide by the rules.
5.2 - Player Behavior
A. Players must not persistently address officials in regard to their decisions.
B. Players must not make derogatory remarks about, or to an official, opponents or spectators.
C. Players must refrain from the use of profanity.
D. Players must not commit acts with the intention of influencing the referee's decisions.
E. Players must refrain from intentionally trying to distract an opponent who is playing or about to play the ball (i.e. shouting, clapping, etc.).
F. Players should not take any action tending to influence the referee judgment concerning ball handling.
G. Players may not commit any act which, in the opinion of the referee, delays the game unnecessarily.
H. Players must refrain from kicking or hitting the ball out of the area of play.
I. Players must not intentionally damage tournament equipment.
J. Physical assault or intimidation of officials, opponents or spectators by players is prohibited.
5.3 - Player Clothing
Players are not limited in the clothing they wear as long as an unnatural advantage is not gained and as long as such clothing cannot be construed as possibly being injurious to another individual.
5.4 - Request for Clarification
A player may ask the referee to clarify his call. The referee determines the nature and length of such clarification.
5.5 - Request for Tournament Director
A player had the right to request the presence of the tournament director for the express purpose of clarifying a rule. In no case shall such privilege be extended to situations where the referee's judgment is solely in question.
Rule 6 - The Team
6.1 - Composition
There are two players on a team.
6.2 - Substitution
No substitution may be made once competition has begun. If one player cannot play for any reason, the team must forfeit.
Rule 7 - The Coach/Trainer
7.1 - Location
A. A coach/trainer must sit at center court and on the same side of the court on which his team is playing. Proper positioning is in the player area when available, outside the banners when there is no player area and at least six feet from the court when there are no court banners.
B. A coach/trainer is to remain stationary during the match with the following exceptions:
1. Change sides of the court at side changes.
2. Address or attend his player or team during side changes, time-outs, or any other extended interruption in play deemed suitable by the referee.
C. A coach/trainer must sit at center court and on the same side of the court on which his team is playing. Proper positioning is in the player area when available, outside the banners when there is no player area and at least six feet from the court when there are no court banners.
7.2 - Authority
A. A coach/trainer may not personally call a time-out, but he may by word or signal communicate to his players his recommendation that they personally call a time-out.
B. A coach/trainer may only communicate with his players regarding game strategy or any other subject matter:
1. Before the game begins
2. During time-outs
3. During side changes
4. Any other extended interruption in play deemed suitable by the referee.
7.3 - Coach/Trainer Behavior
A. A coach/trainer may not address the Tournament Director, game officials, or opposing players before, during or after a game while on-site with regard to officiating, player conduct, playing conditions, or any other subject matter that impacts the competition. In short, a coach/trainer is not considered a team spokesman by tournament officials and has no right to conduct himself as such.
B. Coach/Trainer will not use an audible obscenity or make an obscene gesture within the precincts of the tournament site.
C. Coach/Trainer will not abuse (verbally or physically) tournament officials, opposing players, spectators or other persons within the precincts of the tournament site.
Chapter 3 - Officials Authority and Responsibility
Rule 8 - The Tournament Director
8.1 - Authority
A. The tournament director has absolute authority over players, game officials and spectators, on and off the court at a tournament, where the maintenance of order is concerned, and may impose disciplinary measures as needed.
B. The tournament director has the authority to make any necessary decisions regarding entries and seeding.
C. The tournament director has the authority to direct and/or assign all activities in conjunction with the volleyball tournament.
D. The tournament director may change the format of the tournament if, in his opinion, conditions warrant it (i.e. loser's games played to 11 points because of limited daylight).
E. The tournament director has the authority to settle any and all disputes.
F. The tournament director is the sole authority who determines if weather conditions warrant a suspension or cancellation of play.
G. The tournament director is the final authority in determining if courts are safe and playable.
8.2 - Responsibility
A. The tournament director completes the tournament board prior to play.
B. The tournament director checks all courts prior to play to insure safety and conformity to specifications.
C. The tournament director will control the progress of the tournament, determining when and where games are to be played.
D. The tournament director will assign the game officials for all matches.
E. The tournament director will monitor the performance of game officials.
F. The tournament director will monitor player behavior.
G. The tournament director will direct and assign other tournament staff as needed.
Rule 9 - The Referee
9.1 - Location
The referee is located at one end of the net, seated or standing, from which point there will be an unencumbered view of play. Such a position should provide a viewpoint 18" 24" above the net.
9.2 - Authority
A. The referee has total authority on the court from the beginning of warm-ups to the completion of the match.
B. The referee's authority extends over the players and other officials on the court.
C. Any judgment decisions rendered by the referee are final.
D. The referee is empowered to decide upon any question, including those not specifically covered in the rule book.
E. The referee has the authority to overrule the decisions of other officials on the court when the referee determines they have erred.
9.3 - Responsibility
A. The referee assures appropriate playing conditions by the proper inspection of the court, net and ball prior to play.
B. The referee monitors and controls teams' warm-up.
C. The referee executes the coin toss with the opposing teams.
D. The referee penalizes misconduct and delays.
E. The referee grants time-outs.
F. The referee is responsible for keeping all official time frames in a game.
G. The referee may make any call at his discretion, but has sole responsibility for faults of the server, faults in playing the ball and faults above the net.
H. The referee must request the assistance of the tournament director when there is an unnatural interruption of play beyond the referee's control.
9.4 - Procedures
A. The referee will blow a whistle to indicate service at the beginning of each play, to indicate the termination of each rally and to indicate the authorization or rejection of a team request during an interruption of play or any other time judged necessary.
B. The referee will use hand signals to indicate the initiation of service, any interruption in play (specifically indicating the nature of the violation), whether a point or sideout was awarded and for time-outs.
C. The inspection of a ball mark to determine whether a ball was in or out will be done at the sole discretion of the referee.
Rule 10 - The Umpire
10.1 - Location
The umpire shall take a position outside the court, opposite and facing the referee.
10.2 - Authority
A. The umpire has the authority to grant time-outs.
B. The umpire may call faults, but is limited in his areas of authority.
C. The umpire may assist the referee (without whistling) on calls outside his range of authority, but must not make the call himself.
10.3 - Responsibility
A. The umpire will call faults involving players in contact with the net.
B. The umpire will call interference faults under the net.
C. The umpire will call a fault if he determines a ball has traveled over or outside a support.
D. The umpire may assist with line calls.
E. The umpire may interrupt play if he sees a foreign object enter the court.
F. The umpire will keep the official score sheet which comprises the game score and time-outs.
G. The umpire will call to the attention of the referee any misconduct by players or spectator problems the referee may not be aware of.
H. The umpire will supply opinions to the referee as requested.
I. The umpire will perform other duties as deemed necessary by the referee.
10.4 - Procedures
A. The umpire will blow his whistle whenever initiating a call.
B. The umpire will show proper hand signals immediately after making a call.
C. The umpire will mirror the referee's hand signals after the referee has made a call.
Rule 11 - The Linesmen
11.1 - Location
Two line judges will be placed diagonally opposite each other, one each at the left service area approximately 2 feet from the end corner. Linesmen will only move to avoid interference with players or contact with the ball.
11.2 - Responsibility
A. Linesmen will signal the ball in or out whenever the ball lands near the line.
B. Linesmen will signal the "touches" by players of out balls.
C. Linesmen will signal when a ball has passed over or outside the support.
D. Linesmen will signal foot faults of the server.
Chapter 4 - Structure and Procedures of the Beach Volleyball Game
Rule 12 - Structure
12.1 - The Game
A. A game is composed of a series of rallies, each of which is initiated by a serve.
B. A team may not allow the ball to touch the playing surface within its playing court, may contact the ball no more thanthree times and must than send the ball over the net and into contact with either an opponent or his court.
C. A team wins a rally when the opposing team commits a fault.
D. A fault is any action which violates the rules.
E. A team that serves and wins the rally is awarded a point and continues serving. A team that receives the serve and winsthe rally is awarded the serve without scoring a point (side-out).
F. All matches are one game. A game is won when a team scores 15 points with a minimum advantage of two pointsor when a team is ahead by one point at the expiration of the time clock.
G. Other than normal interruptions in play, the game will be continuous in nature.
H. In the case where teams are tied at the expiration of the time clock, a sudden death overtime will be played to deter-mine the winner.
12.2 - The Tournament
Most tournaments utilize a double elimination format in which a team continues to compete until it has lost 2 matches. Teams with one loss compete against other teams with one loss in the loser's bracket. Eventually, the winner of the loser's bracket will play the winner of the winner's bracket in a game to 15 points.If the winner of the winner's bracket wins, they are the tournament champion. If the loser's bracket winner wins this game, a final game to 7 points, win by one, is played to determine the champion.
12.3 - Game Clock
Each game will be timed by a game clock. The clock will be allowed to run while the ball is in play only. The ball is considered to be in play when a player contacts the ball for service until the referee blows the whistle concluding a rally.
Rule 13 - Beach Volleyball Procedures
13.1 - Pre-Tournament
A. Entries must be received for a tour event by 12:00 noon (Pacific Standard Time) the Wednesday prior to a tournament through the AVP office. Sign-ups may be made by phone, mail or in person.
B. Entry fees must be paid and all registration forms must be completed by 8:45 a.m. the initial day of the tournament.
13.2 - Pre-Game
A. Previous to the start of a game, a member of one of the competing teams will call the coin toss conducted by the referee. The winner of the toss may have the choice of service or the side of the court preferred. The loser of the toss takes the alternative not chosen.
B. A second coin toss will be conducted previous to the second game in a double final. The team not having called the toss in the first game will do so in the second.
C. Teams are generally given a minimum of 15 minutes of simultaneous warm-up time previous to a game though other warm-up periods may be enforced when deemed appropriate.
13.3 - 3Continuous Play
A. Once a rally has been completed, the next server will be expected to proceed to the serving area. Such process need not be hurried, but is not to be delayed unnecessarily.
B. The receiving team must play to the "reasonable" pace of the server. If the server is ready to serve, the receiving team is responsible to be ready as well.
13.4 - Game Clock
A. In no instance will time be put back on a game clock, including replays, unless there is a clock malfunction or it is determined that there is obvious operator error.
B. A game will not be allowed to end on a rally that the referee determines is to be replayed. In such instances where the final play of the game is to be replayed, one subsequent rally will be played. No time will be put on the clock in such circumstances.
13.5 - Overtime
A. Immediately upon expiration of the game clock at which point the game is tied, a second coin toss will be con- ducted. The team not having called the original coin toss will do so for the overtime. The options are the same as in the pre-game coin toss.
B. Each team has the discretion to determine the service order of their choice in overtime.
C. Play will commence immediately upon completion of the coin toss.
13.6 - Defaults
A. If a team refuses to play or does not appear for play after having been summoned to do so, the opposing team will be awarded a point for every minute the team in viola- tion is late for the starting time of the game. In those games where no play is initiated due to default, the winning team will be given the maximum points possible, given the format in play (15 points in games to 15 points, 11 points in games to 11 points).
B. If a game in progress is defaulted due to injury or disqualification, the defaulting team shall retain any points earned. The winning team will be given the maximum points possible given the format in play or sufficient points to reflect a one point margin, which ever is greater.
Rule 14 - Interruptions and Delays
14.1 - Time-Outs
A. Each team may take a maximum of 2 regular time-outs of 1 minute duration each and 4 sand time-outs of 20 seconds duration each during a game.
B. In a double final, each team will have 1 regular time-out of 1 minute and 2 sand time-outs of 20 seconds each.
C. A team may not take more than two consecutive time-outs of any type with the exception of injury time-outs.
D. With the possible exception of an injury/illness time-out, there are no time-outs or interruptions in play in an overtime game.
14.2 - Delays to the Game
Any act which, in the judgment of the referee, unreasonably delays the game shall result in a warning from the referee. If the act is repeated or the referee decides that the act is deliberate, the referee will assess penalties.
A. A player may not cross intentionally onto the other team's court for any purpose other than to play a ball under the net.
B. There will be no arbitrary inspection of the line for a "ball mark" by a player. Any such inspection will be at the sole discretion of the referee. Upon such inspection, each team will remain on their respective side of the court and well away from the mark in question.
C. Players cannot arbitrarily call for the tournament director; this will be done solely at the discretion of the referee and only in those cases where a rule interpretation is in question.
14.3 - Abnormal Interruption of Play
A. The referee will stop play when a foreign object enters the court, including a ball from another court. In all such cases, the referee will direct a replay.
B. If a player is injured or becomes sick during a rally, play will continue until the ball is dead. The official will then call an official's time-out to ascertain the nature of the injury or illness. The player will then have a maximum of three minutes to determine his ability to continue play. The player's three minute injury/illness time-out period may, however, be delayed to commence upon the arrival of the tour physical therapist. It is permissible for a player to warm-up or test the injury during this three minute period.
1. Once the three minutes have expired, the player must commence play or call any time-outs (up to two consecutively) his team may have available. An injured or sick player whose team is to receive serve, has exceeded the three minute time frame, has no time-outs available and is not yet ready to play, will be penalized by having the opposing team awarded one point for each minute or partial minute consumed in excess of the allotted three minute time-out. If the injured/sick team was to serve, the initial one minute penalty will be loss of serve.
2. A player may be awarded one injury/illness time-out for any particular injury or condition in a game to include "loss of conditioning". "Loss of conditioning" would include cramps, heat prostration and/or general exhaustion. A "different" injury/illness will allow the player another three minute time-out. Each match is to be considered separate with regard to injury/illness time-outs. A player, having received such a time-out in one match will be eligible for such time-out in a subsequent match for the same injury.
C. The referee will stop play whenever there is an equipment failure which directly affects play.
D. The referee will stop play if, in the referee's opinion, a fan or the crowd has interfered with play. In all cases involv- ing crowd disruption, players are to refer their complaints directly to the referee, the referee will use his sole discretion in determining the proper course of action. Play is to resume as soon as possible.
E. The tournament director will suspend play when, in his opinion, inclement weather warrants. This decision is solely the tournament director's who will determine if and when play is to continue.
14.4 - Changes of Court
A. Teams change sides of the court in a 15 point game after every increment of 5 points.
B. In a double final game to 7 points, teams change sides of the court after every increment of 2 points.
C. Teams change sides of the court after every expiration of 30 seconds on the game clock in overtime.
14.5 - Time Frames
A. AVP games are customarily played with nine minutes initially put on the game clock.
B. Double-finals are played with five minutes initially put on the game clock.
C. Each side change in a 15 point game will be accompanied by a one minute break.
D. Although players change sides every two points in a double final game to seven points, a one minute break is only taken after every increment of four points.
E. There will be a three minute break between games in a double final.
F. In an overtime period, teams will change sides of the court each time 30 seconds has expired on the game clock.
G. There are no interruptions in play (break) taken during side changes in overtime.
Chapter 5 - Rules of Beach Volleyball Play
Rule 15 - States of Beach Volleyball Play
15.1 - Ball in Play/Out of Play
The ball is considered in play or alive when it is legally contacted for service. The ball is out of play or dead the moment a whistled fault is committed.
15.2 - "Continuation"
If a violation occurs after the ball has contacted the ground, but during the normal course or continuation of the play, the fault will be called by the referee. (i.e. a player hits a ball which contacts the opposing team's court after which his forward momentum carries him into the net). The referee will determine when the play has ended.
15.3 - Inadvertent Whistle
If a whistle is blown inadvertently, play is dead immediately. In such situations, the referee must make a ruling that does not unduly penalize either team. If there is any question as to what the ultimate outcome of the play would have been, a replay must be called. If it is obvious the whistle could have had no bearing on the play's outcome, the referee must let the play's ultimate outcome stand.
Rule 16 - Beach Volleyball Player Faults
16.1 - Definition
A fault is any action which violates the rules.
16.2 - Results of a Fault
A fault committed by the serving team will result in the loss of serve. A fault committed by the receiving team will result in a point awarded to the serving team.
16.3 - Double Faults
A double final fault occurs when players from opposing teams commit faults simultaneously. In such cases, the referee will direct a replay.
16.4 - Successive Faults
If two or more faults are committed successively, only the first is counted as all subsequent play is dead.
Rule 17 - The Serve
17.1 - Definition
The serve is the act of putting the ball into play by a player who hits the ball with his hand (open or closed) or arm.
17.2 - Position at Serve
The ball may be served from any point behind the endlines and between the outside edge of the sidelines. The server may not step on, under, or touch the endline in any way, or touch the playing surface until the ball is contacted. He may not perceptively move the endline forward during service thereby reducing the size of the court. However, he may break the imaginary plane above the endline and/or sideline and contact the ball while his body is in the air provided the last contact with the ground was within the legal service area.
17.3 - Permission to Serve
The referee will blow the whistle prior to each serve which gives the server 5 seconds to initiate his serve. If the ball is served prior to the referee's whistle, the serve shall be canceled and a reserve directed.
17.4 - Contact of the Ball at Service
The ball shall be cleanly hit after the toss for service. (Exception: if after tossing the ball for a jump serve the server decides not to complete his service, a reserve will be directed. The attempt must be legitimate and the referee will not allow this interruption in play more than one time during any service attempt).
17.5 - Service Order
Teammates are to alternate the serve each time their team earns a side-out.
17.6 - Duration of Service
A player continues to serve until his team commits a fault.
17.7 - Serving Out of Order
The umpire is responsible for assuring each team complies with the proper service order. If the service order is violated, there is no penalty. An incorrect server, once he has initiated his serve (contact of the ball), will be allowed to complete the duration of his serve.
17.8 - New Service Order
If a player has served out of order, the opposing team will remain in their original order of service, but the offending team will reverse their original order of service to insure that no player will serve three consecutive times.
17.9 - Position of Players at Service
All players must be within the court at the time of the serve. The teammate of the server must be in a motionless position. He may not obstruct the view, intentionally or unintentionally, of the players receiving the serve. At the request of the referee he must move to grant them a clear view of the service.
17.10 - Serving Faults (After Ball Contact)
A. The ball contacts the net.
B. The ball passes under the net.
C. The ball passes over or outside the antennas.
D. The ball touches a teammate or any other object before entering the opposing team's playing court.
E. The ball lands out of bounds.
Rule 18 - Playing the Ball
18.1 - Maximum Team Contacts
The ball may be contacted no more than three times by a team in an effort to return the ball over the net to the opponent's court.
18.2 - Contacted Ball
Any contact of the ball, whether intentional or unintentional, is considered a team contact.
18.3 - Successive Contacts
A player may not contact the ball twice successively with the exception of "driven balls" and contact while blocking.
18.4 - Simultaneous Contact
A. When teammates contact the ball simultaneously, this is considered one team contact and either player may make the next team contact.
B. After simultaneous contact of the ball by opponents, the team on whose side the ball falls is entitled to play the ball three times.
C. A ball striking a player and the ground simultaneously is a fault.
18.5 - Playable Area
A. The ball may be played anywhere on or off the court but a team may not pass the ball over the net or supports more than once during a team possession.
B. It is permissible to cross the indefinite extension of the center line outside the playing area to play the ball.
C. A player may not go over a court banner to play the ball when that banner is contiguous to two courts; merely touching the contiguous court in such circumstance will be considered a violation.
D. When there is netting separating two courts, a player may not go beyond such netting or its indefinite extension to play the ball.
18.6 - Ball Contact
A. The ball may contact any part of the body.
B. The ball may contact multiple parts of the body provided such contact is simultaneous.
C. A ball must be hit cleanly and not held, lifted, pushed, carried or thrown.
D. A "hard driven" ball from an attack or from a blocked ball rebounding back into the attacker's court may be contacted multiple times in succession by a player if these contacts occur during one attempt to play the ball. This counts as one team contact. A "hard driven" ball may never be carried or allowed to come to rest.
18.7 - Setting
A. The ball must be contacted simultaneously by both hands and not allowed to come to rest.
B. A ball need not travel in the same direction the setter is facing; however, the setter cannot hold or carry the ball to change the direction of the set.
C. When the ball is intentionally "set" into the opponent's court, the player's shoulders must be "squared up" or perpendicular to the line of flight.
18.8 - Assistance to Contact Ball
A player is not permitted assistance from his teammate, any object or equipment in his effort to play the ball.
Rule 19 - Play at the Net
19.1 - Ball Crossing the Net
The ball must pass totally within the antennas or their indefinite vertical extensions.
19.2 - Ball In or Contacting the Net
A. A ball that is driven into the net may be played again within the limits of a team's three hits.
B. A ball that contacts and passes over the net, within the antennas, is legal and in play. (exception service).
19.3 - Player Contact of Net and Supports
A. A player, thru his own impetus, may not contact the net with any part of his body or clothing.
B. It is not a fault when the force of an opponent's contact of the ball hitting the net causes the net to contact a player.
C. It is not a fault when a player's hat falls off his head and inadvertently contacts the net.
D. It is not a fault when a player has incidental contact with the supports or support cables or referee stand.
19.4 - Ball Under the Net
A player may cross under the vertical plane of the net to play the ball.
19.5 - Interference
A. No player may interfere or threaten to interfere with an opponent's play. Simulated volleyball movements (fake attack on an over-set) are not construed as such threatening movements.
B. In crossing under the net, a player may make inadvertent contact with an opponent, but may not compromise in any way the ability of the opponent to make a subsequent play.
C. A player does not have to intentionally avoid a ball and/or opponent which has come on to his side of the court from under the net. Any such player may not, though, intentionally contact the ball or opponent if the opposing player has a possible play on the ball, or intentionally interfere in any way in that player's attempt at the ball.
19.6 - Contact Over the Net
During an attack a player may be in contact with the ball on the opponent's side of the net if the attack was initiated while the ball was partially:
A. On his side of the net.
B. Above the net.
Rule 20 - The Block
20.1 - Definition
The block is the attempt by a player or players to interrupt the ball before, as, or just after it crosses the net.
20.2 - Position of Blocker
A player is determined to be blocking when he is positioned within an arm's distance of the net with his hand or hands above his shoulder.
20.3 - Permissible Block
A. A blocker may block any ball that has penetrated the vertical plane of the net.
B. A blocker may block a ball on the opponent's side of the court when:
1. The attacking team has made its third contact.
2. Any time the attacking team has, in the referee's opinion, intentionally directed the ball into the opponent's court.
3. Any time the attacking team has made an unsuccessful attempt to attack the ball (i.e.a swing and a miss).
20.4 - Blocking/Contact with the Ball
A. A blocker or blockers may contact the ball multiple times as long as it is judged by the referee to be one attempt. This then, constitutes the team's first contact only.
B. A blocker who has made the first team contact while blocking, can then make the second team contact.
C. A blocked ball may be directed by the blocker, but may not come to rest or be carried by the blocker.
D. Initial simultaneous ball contact by the attacker and blocker is permissible.
E. Any sustained simultaneous contact of the ball by opposing players over the net is permissible.
F. If a ball contacts the top of the net and a blocker and the ball returns to the attacker's court, the attacker's team shall have 3 more allowable contacts of the ball.
G. When a ball is blocked back into the attacking player, the attacker is not subsequently considered a blocker and he may contact the ball only once (exception -"Hard Driven" Ball).
Chapter 6 - Misconduct and Sanctions
Rule 21 - Misconduct
21.1 - Definition
Players who do not fulfill their responsibility to behave properly as detailed in Rule 5.2 are engaging in misconduct.
21.2 - When and Where
A player is responsible to refrain from misconduct from the time he arrives at the playing site until the time he has left such premises.
Rule 22 - Sanctions
22.1 - Definitions
Warning, penalty, expulsion, disqualification and or fines imposed on a player for misconduct.
A. Warning: A player will be given a warning (yellow card) by the referee for minor acts of misconduct on the court.A player may be given multiple yellow cards without the necessity of a red card, even for the same offense.
B. Penalty: For distinctly unsportsmanlike behavior, or a second minor offense on the court, a penalty (red card) may be issued by the referee. A penalty automatically entails the loss of service if the service team is penalized. And if the receiving team is penalized, the opposing team is awarded a point.
C. Expulsion: Extremely offensive behavior towards officials, opponents or spectators may result in expulsion from the game.
D. Disqualification: Any attempted or actual physical aggression towards an official, opponent or spectator will result in the disqualification of the player from the remainder of the tournament.
E. Fines: Players are subject to fines as imputed by the tournament director for their misconduct on and off the court while at the tournament site.
22.2 - Misconduct Before the Game
Misconduct directly before a game (warm-up) or between games in a double final will result in sanctions being imposed in the game following such misconduct.
22.3 - Misconduct by Coach/Trainer
A. The Player(s) a coach/trainer represents is responsible for the conduct of his coach/trainer.
B. The Player(s) will be responsible for the payment of any fines which are suitably assessed by the tournament director due to the misconduct of his coach/trainer.
C. If misconduct occurs during a game, the team will be warned/penalized in accordance with normal yellow and red card procedures.
D. In circumstances that are flagrant or particularly injurious to the success of the tournament, the tournament director may order the coach/trainer to be removed from the site of the match or the precincts of the tournament site and upon his failure to comply with such order may declare an immediate default of the coach/trainer's team.
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I wish I had this app when I graduated! I freelanced for a while and I did well but this would've made my life so much easier! So, graphic designers, take note! Download the app.
My advice to you:
* Get business cards
*MAKE your own website- these first two categories are essential to your success. Identity means so much for a business.
*Go to networking events such as AIGA get togethers.
*Talk about your work. No one knows you are doing it if you don't talk about it
*Know what you're doing. Or, at least, act like you do. No one wants a designer that doesn't know how to do their job.
*Keep in touch with your professors. They can always help you out and answer your questions.
*Seriously, google it if you have questions, because you need the answers and you can' t just keep asking the people you work with or for.
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We are thrilled to announce Omar Franco's inclusion as "Hired Gun" in The Hill's list of 2018 Top Lobbyists. Omar is listed among great company in the world of federal policymaking. He serves as Managing Director of Becker's Federal Lobbying Practice based in Washington, D.C. We congratulate him on this well-deserved honor!
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Bronte is next on my journey of discovery. A strange choice maybe, but I've discovered that Waverley Cemetery has a Bronte address. I've never been there and am keen to visit. I also want to see the sea again. And hopefully a whale.
I alight from the train at Bondi Junction and only wait a few minutes for the 440 bus to Bronte. I try to only use public transport on these trips and so far it has worked well. I have a short walk to the cemetery. Propped up against the metal gate is a box of flowers generously left by a local florist for visitors help themselves.
Waverley Cemetery
I stop to look around me, to take in the atmosphere. A sombre place but strangely beautiful and steeped in history. The cemetery dates back to 1877. Located on the edge of cliffs near Bronte beach, the views are superb. It's a place for a quiet peaceful reflection. I hear doves cooing and the occasional drone of an aeroplane.
I am looking for the graves of four well known identities using a rough map I prepared. At first I seem to be alone, but as I make my way downhill, I see a man sitting near some fresh flowers. He is lost in thought. I discretely walk past. White marble shines in the sun. It is a solemn place but an interesting one to wander through.
Henry Lawson's Grave
Henry Lawson is buried here. I soon realise that my map, is inadequate. There are rows upon rows of graves. Fortunately, a rough sign indicates the aisle where I can find his resting place. The simple grave, once in a state of disrepair, was restored with a government grant. A ring of shells has been placed near the modest headstone.
Continuing down the hill I realise that there are more people around. Rather than visiting departed loved ones, they are enjoying the coastal walk between Bondi and Coogee. The boardwalk, built to separate walkers from the graves, is closed due to storm damage and the coastal walk now diverts through the cemetery.
Dorothea Mackellar
I pause to look out to sea. A couple of container boats and a whale watching tour boat are on the horizon. In the distance I see a spray of water. I am pretty sure there's a whale out there, but it's too far out for me to see clearly. I return my attention to the headstones, looking for Dorothea Mackellar, of 'I love a sunburnt country' fame. There she is, together with her brother.
Headstones Explained
I notice other headstones. They remember a sailor, a judge, an artist. Young and not so young. The draped urns are thought to symbolise immortality. An unexpected death might be represented by a broken pillar. I see an Eastern Orthodox cross. It has two extra cross beams. There are wreathes and angels.
Victor Trumpeter
I search for Fanny Durack, the Olympic swimmer, to no avail. I do find the test cricketer Victor Trumper without too much trouble.
Bronte Beach
I have been wandering around for over two hours, totally absorbed by my surroundings. It's time to leave. There is still more of Bronte to discover. The coastal walk towards Bronte Beach is easy to follow. I look back at the cemetery hugging the cliff face and then make my way to the beach.
There's a problem with the swimming pool and it's empty of water and closed until further notice. The naturally formed rock pool or bogey hole provides a good alternative. I greet one of the hardy swimmers who has braved the cold water. He's happy to tell me that he's been in the water and is now going home for a few drinks.
The winter swimming club, founded in 1921, claims to be the oldest in the world. Bronte Surf Life Saving Club has a similar claim but this is disputed by the Bondi Surf Lifesavers. The calm looking sea can be treacherous. There are some dangerous rips.
Bronte Gully
I walk past the covered picnic tables and grassed area towards Bronte Gully. A group of young men are playing football, others are cooking lunch on the BBQ and children are enjoying the well-equipped play area.
Following the path, I hear the tinkle of water as I approach the small waterfall. Another place to sit and relax away from the busyness of everyday life.
Bronte House
Bronte House is next on my agenda. The house is behind a high fence and it,s difficult to get more than a glimpse of this oldest known residence in Waverley. Owned by Waverley Council, it is open to the public a number of days each year. Leo Schofield lived here for ten years and is credited with restoring the garden.
Late Lunch
I make my way back to the Three Blue Ducks on Macpherson St, for a late lunch. A man walks past with fresh bread from nearby Iggy's bread. They apparently make the best sourdough in Sydney. Conveniently my bus back to the city stops right there.
No Whales Today
I've had a very pleasant day photographing and exploring Waverley Cemetery and discovering Bronte. I must return soon to do more of the Eastern Coastal Walk. Perhaps I'll see a whale.
Useful information:
Bronte is a beachside suburb of Sydney, 7km east of the Sydney CBD
Take the train to Bondi Junction and then Bus 440 to Bronte or plan your trip at transportnsw.info
Waverley Council can advise on Bronte House Open days.
Waverley Cemetery run by Waverly Council. Check their website
for more information. The only map I could find to locate some of the graves: Note numbers 2,10, 21 and 24.