GUIDELINES
UNIFORM
Important Information
Uniforms are mandatory for each team. Below are the uniform requirements for VDL​
VDL Cloth (Mixed) - This is the highest state-level mixed cloth dodgeball competition. Will be run largely in the second half of the season.
VDL Cloth (Women’s) - This is the highest state-level women’s cloth dodgeball competition. Will be run largely in the first half of the season.
VDL Cloth (Men’s) - This is the highest state-level men’s cloth dodgeball competition. Will be run largely in the first half of the season.
VDL 1 (Mixed) - This is the highest state-level mixed foam dodgeball competition.
VDL 2 (Mixed) - This is the intermediate mixed foam dodgeball competition.
VDL 3 (Mixed) - This is the novice mixed foam dodgeball competition.
VDL Men’s 1 - This is the highest state-level men’s foam dodgeball competition.
VDL Men’s 2 - This is the intermediate/novice men's foam dodgeball competition.
VDL Women's 1 - This is the highest state-level women's foam dodgeball competition.
VDL Women’s 2 - This is the intermediate/novice women's foam dodgeball competition.
Australian Representative (AR): This term refers to a player who has been officially selected for the Australian National Dodgeball squad or has represented Australia at the World Dodgeball Federation Championships (WDBF) at the past two World Championships. Furthermore, "No AR" specifies that no Australian Representatives of the respective ball format are permitted to participate in a particular division.
Australian Representative Cap (ARC): To promote the sport's growth and maintain competitive balance, VDL has imposed an Australian Representative Cap. This cap limits the number of Australian Representatives who can participate in specific divisions. For instance, "ARC1" signifies a limit of one Australian Representative on court at any given time. The ARC applies to the representatives for the respective ball formats.
The player's number must be displayed on both the front and back of the uniform. The number on the back should be large, legible, and in a contrasting colour and font to ensure it is easily distinguishable from a distance. Symbols are not permitted.
Additionally, we encourage captains to have their numbers underlined or include a 'C' on the sleeve to help referees identify them more easily.
Teams will be penalised one (1) point (by having this point awarded to their opponents) for each player who does not wear a matching uniform in each game or for breaching VDL uniform requirements. This penalty is applied at the commencement of the match and is not rescinded in the event that any uniforms are delivered after the start of play. The penalty for uniform infringements is capped at 4 points per team per match.