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Eight key changes and amendments to the NVL regulations

Eight key changes and amendments to the NVL regulations

Volleyball England would like to notify members of eight key changes and amendments to the NVL regulations which will take effect from the start of the 2025-26 season. 

These changes have been made following feedback from and consultation with clubs and have been approved by the Competitions Working Group, An Ace Service Sub-group and the Volleyball England Board. 

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The key changes cover the following areas:  

  • International transfers and costs associated with this    

  • Overseas Players visa status checks    

  • Role of the Level 2 Coach    

  • Super League Division 1 promotion / relegation    

  • Division 3 Relegation    

  • Post Padding    

  • Playing in the Play-offs    

  • Registration Deadline   

Volleyball England has produced a document highlighting these changes in more detail here, while an amendments document has also been created. Please take time to familiarise yourselves with the changes. 

You can view a graphical summary of the changes here: 

 

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You can now also read the 2025-26 NVL regulations in full