Beach volleyball technical supervisors and referee delegates are gathered in Lausanne on Thursday and Friday
Lausanne, Switzerland, February 5, 2016 – With the first FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event this year set to take place in Kish Island, Iran from February 15-19, beach volleyball technical supervisors and referee delegates have gathered at the FIVB headquarters in Lausanne to align plans and make sure the sport continues to attract a wider audience in a key Olympic year.
Lausanne, Switzerland, February 5, 2016 – With the first FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour event this year set to take place in Kish Island, Iran from February 15-19, beach volleyball technical supervisors and referee delegates have gathered at the FIVB headquarters in Lausanne to align plans and make sure the sport continues to attract a wider audience in a key Olympic year.
The seminar, which was opened by FIVB 2nd Vice-President Andre Meyer, focused on the year ahead and beyond, especially the FIVB's vision and goals which were presented by FIVB Secretary General Fernando Lima. "Under President Dr. Ary S. Graca F° the FIVB and volleyball have evolved a lot, we are changing but we have to change faster to keep up with today’s society and entertainment demands," Mr Lima said. "We are coming off the best ever World Championships but the big challenge for everyone involved in beach volleyball is to improve the sport as a spectacle, not only for those at the event but also those who are watching on television screens all around the world."
"Please keep in mind how we can improve the presentation of our sport both on the court and on screen. The reduction of match duration to less than one hour will play a key part in this and is our major goal in this seminar to discuss how to achieve this through changes such as putting an increased emphasis on running only replays with top actions whilst reducing the number of the regular replays which seem to occur after every rally.
"The celebration of "goals" in volleyball is a major focal point. We will be providing more rally clips to promote the athletes and the outstanding skill which they are displaying on a regular basis. Great content will help us celebrate the success of our sport."
On day one of the seminar on Thursday, the participants were updated on the different technological innovations which will enhance beach volleyball as a spectacle, including the Video Challenge System, LED nets (not yet used for beach volleyball) and speed guns, all of which are set to be used or tested at different events in 2016 and 2017 in conjunction with electronic scoreboards and giant video walls.
"Please keep in mind how we can improve the presentation of our sport both on the court and on screen. The reduction of match duration to less than one hour will play a key part in this and is our major goal in this seminar to discuss how to achieve this through changes such as putting an increased emphasis on running only replays with top actions whilst reducing the number of the regular replays which seem to occur after every rally.
"The celebration of "goals" in volleyball is a major focal point. We will be providing more rally clips to promote the athletes and the outstanding skill which they are displaying on a regular basis. Great content will help us celebrate the success of our sport."
On day one of the seminar on Thursday, the participants were updated on the different technological innovations which will enhance beach volleyball as a spectacle, including the Video Challenge System, LED nets (not yet used for beach volleyball) and speed guns, all of which are set to be used or tested at different events in 2016 and 2017 in conjunction with electronic scoreboards and giant video walls.
The seminar participants also discussed the Volleyball Information System (VIS) and electronic scoresheet system, both tools which will help to optimise how competitions are run in 2016 and beyond.
The agenda for the first day of the seminar also included a report on the 2015 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Rio Open, which served as the Olympic Games Test Event for beach volleyball. The event stakeholders provided positive feedback on a successful event, which was also an opportunity to test the venue setup, the coordination of staff and technology.
The agenda for the first day of the seminar also included a report on the 2015 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Rio Open, which served as the Olympic Games Test Event for beach volleyball. The event stakeholders provided positive feedback on a successful event, which was also an opportunity to test the venue setup, the coordination of staff and technology.
The seminar reviewed the competition schedule for the beach volleyball event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, as well as information about travel to the venue and accommodation. The qualification timelines across the five continental confederations were also examined, including the schedule for the Continental Cup semifinals and finals, the FIVB World Continental Cup Olympic Qualification Tournament to be held in Sochi, Russia from July 6-10 and the finalisation of the Olympic Ranking (June 13). A drawing of lots ceremony for the Olympic tournament will be held on July 9 at the Swatch FIVB Gstaad Major, part of the World Tour.
Continental Cup Finals
The provisional Olympic Ranking for women and men as of February 5 was also presented. The 15 highest ranked teams on the Olympic Ranking as of June 13, 2016 will each earn one (1) quota place for their National Olympic Committee (NOC)/National Federation (NF) to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, respecting the maximum of two (2) quota places per NOC/NF. By June 13, the FIVB will issue the official Olympic Ranking while by June 27, the NOCs concerned will be required to confirm the use of the quota places earned through the Olympic Ranking to the FIVB. (Click here to read more about the Olympic qualification process.)
Provisional Olympic ranking - Women
Provisional Olympic ranking - Women
Provisional Olympic ranking - Men
The seminar also heard a report on FIVB venue requirements and how to help promoters to improve their events. Points covered included venue design, services provided, insurance, VIP tribunes, lounges and locker rooms for athletes and referees, and press and other areas. Requirements for the competition area, including the courts and playing surfaces, were also reviewed.
On day two of the seminar, the technical supervisors and referee delegates are due to be split into two groups to study areas specific to each role. The technical supervisors will review changes to the competition regulations. They will also spend time on the new event structure for beach volleyball for 2017 and beyond, the FIVB's Collaborate platform and the Volleyball Information System (VIS). The referee delegates will focus on Collaborate, the VIS and changes to the Rules of the Game and Refereeing Regulations.
A seminar specifically for referees will be held in Saquarema, Brazil in the immediate run-up to the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Rio Grand Slam which will take place from March 8-13.
On day two of the seminar, the technical supervisors and referee delegates are due to be split into two groups to study areas specific to each role. The technical supervisors will review changes to the competition regulations. They will also spend time on the new event structure for beach volleyball for 2017 and beyond, the FIVB's Collaborate platform and the Volleyball Information System (VIS). The referee delegates will focus on Collaborate, the VIS and changes to the Rules of the Game and Refereeing Regulations.
A seminar specifically for referees will be held in Saquarema, Brazil in the immediate run-up to the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Rio Grand Slam which will take place from March 8-13.
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