UNIFORM

• 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.

• VDL 1 and VDL Cloth (Mixed) - no more than three (3) players of a single gender on court at any one time

• VDL 2 and VDL 3 - no more than four (4) players of a single gender on court at any one time

In our pursuit to boost the competitiveness of the league, VDL has implemented a division cap of 10 teams for VDL1, W1 & M1 from the 2024 season onwards. This adjustment will enable us to condense the number of experienced teams and further build competitive depth.

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.

Team jerseys should not include any potentially offensive or inappropriate content, such as swear words or crude imagery. If you're unsure please email VDL before you submit any uniform orders.

Team shorts are encouraged, however, they are not a mandatory requirement for the 2025 Season.

Different colourways of the same jersey will not be considered as matching for uniform purposes.

Each player's surname must be prominently displayed on the back of the jersey. Please avoid the use of first names or nicknames to maintain a formal and uniform appearance.

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.

Within each team, player numbers must be unique to prevent any confusion. For instance, having players numbered 7 and 07 on the same team is not permitted.

The official VDL logo is to be affixed to one of the jersey sleeves, ensuring league representation is visible.

Player jerseys may display sponsorship logos; however, dodgeball league logos may only be from dodgeball leagues affiliated with the ADF or WDBF. Logos from unaffiliated dodgeball leagues will not be permitted to ensure alignment with VDL’s sponsors and governing bodies

If a team is seeking a uniform exemption for a particular round, they must contact VDL at least three (3) weeks in advance. Requests must be supported by evidence from suppliers if the delay is due to manufacturing or delivery issues.

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.