2012 AND 2013 RULES AND INTERPRETATIONS - NAIA

ULE 11 / GAME INTErrUPTIONS 49
11.4 Set Interruption Exceptions
11.4.1 Interruptions of Play
Play is stopped as soon as either referee notices a foreign object in the playing
area that could cause a distraction or injury to the players, and the rally is
replayed. (See Rule 8.1.3.1.) A delay sanction shall not be assessed for the loss of
necessary equipment, such as glasses, towels, shoes, etc.
11.4.2 Emergency Situations
In case of inclement weather (tornadoes, earthquakes, etc.) or other emergency
situations, the first referee may postpone the match or interrupt it as deemed
advisable for the protection of the participants.
11.4.3 Prolonged Interruptions
If circumstances delay the completion of a match (bad weather, equipment
failure, etc.) the results of the interrupted match will remain the same, and the
match resumes under the same conditions, if possible. The score at the time of
interruption, results of completed sets, etc., are retained. A conference may opt
to establish rules to cover situations in which a prolonged interruption prevents a
match from being concluded and still consider the match a completed contest. If
no such action is taken by the conference, the result is recorded as a no-contest
for both teams.