Player Identification/ Age Verification Policy
The Badger Region considers player identification and age verification very important. Players and clubs
hold the responsibility of providing accurate identification. Anyone found falsifying a player’s name or
age, or knowingly using age-inappropriate players, for regional tournaments will be referred to the
Region Ethics and Eligibility Committee and due process for sanctioning. Sanctions may include
suspension or a permanent registration ban. For all USA Volleyball corporate events (National
competitions, qualifiers, festivals), any person who alters any document that certifies the age or identity
of a participant, or falsifies any statement which lists the age or identity of a participant, will be
sanctioned as follows: 1. Be immediately suspended from USA Volleyball registration, RVA membership
and barred from further participation in the event; 2. Be barred from participation in any USAV
Corporate events in any capacity, for a minimum of two (2) years; and 3. Have a minimum probation of
one additional year, to run consecutively to the suspension. A junior player who knowingly plays in a
lower age classification than he or she is actually eligible for, or an adult player who knowingly plays in a
higher age classification than he or she is actually eligible for shall: 1. Be immediately suspended from
USA Volleyball membership and barred from further participation in the event; 2. Be barred from
participation in any USAV Corporate events in any capacity, for a minimum of two (2) years; and 3. Have
a minimum probation of one additional year, to run consecutively to the suspension Any player in
question must provide proof of identity and age eligibility, if requested. When discovered and confirmed
during an event, these penalties shall be the required minimum penalty imposed by the Event Arbitrator
or the Event Ethics and Eligibility Appeals Committee. The Event Arbitrator and the Event Ethics and
Eligibility Appeals Committee may recommend a more severe penalty. The Event Arbitrator or the Event
Ethics and Eligibility Appeals Committee shall file a report of any age or identity violation with the
Corporation’s Ethics and Eligibility Committee and with the registering Member Organization with its
recommendation.