11. Finals Series

11.1 The following teams shall qualify for the finals series:

• In a competition with less than eight teams entered, the highest four ranked teams on the ladder at the conclusion of the regular season: or
• In a competition with over eight and twelve teams entered, the highest six ranked teams on the ladder at the conclusion of the regular season; or
• In a competition with more than twelve teams entered, the highest eight ranked teams on the ladder at the conclusion of the regular season.
   

11.2 The following teams shall qualify for the finals series in a competition that is split into pools: the highest four ranking teams on the ladder from that pool at the conclusion of the regular season.
 

11.3 The finals series shall be determined by VV at the time the full fixture is released. VV in its sole discretion may amend, alter, or restructure the finals series where circumstances require. VV will endeavour to provide as much notice as possible to all Clubs where this occurs.

11.4 Prizes for each competition, including but not limited to trophies, medallions and/or prize money shall be awarded at the discretion of VV. Medallions will be awarded for first, second and third place.

11.5 VV will appoint the following officials for all grand final matches:

• one 1st referee; and
• one 2nd referee; and
• two lines judges; and 
• one scorer.

11.6 Where possible, VV will appoint the above-mentioned officials for all finals series matches. A finals series match other than a grand final shall not be void if all the above-mentioned officials are not appointed.
 

11.6.1 Where all duties for a finals series match (excluding a grand final) are not performed by VV-appointed officials under By-Law 11.5, they must be performed by the Club (or Clubs) with the lowest-ranked team (or teams) participating in that round of finals series matches (i.e. if 2 semi-finals are 1 vs 4 and 2 v 3, the Clubs entering the Teams ranked 4 and 3 would perform the duties in the other match).