Beach Volleyball League Rules
& Indoor Volleyball League Rules
These volleyball rules are designed based to encourage continuous play to allow more opportunities to get play started and continue playing with minimal amount of stoppage during play. We use our many years of playing, coaching, and administering the sport of volleyball to create rules that enhance the sport for enjoyment and safety for all.
Waivers: All players and participants must sign a waiver before playing their first game.
Sportsmanship Goal: Providing a safe and fun environment for the players. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated.
No swearing directly at another player or official.
No intentional acts of violence (pushing, shoving or intentional physical contact)
No verbal threats or comments to instigate an altercation with any person. The player will be suspended immediately from play and the park, and further game suspensions may follow and will not necessarily include or be limited to the player.
If at any time during a game if there are any concerns with the opposing team players, the team captain will address the issue with the other team captain with the presence of the official during a break or halftime. If the issue has not been resolved by the end of the game please forward any concerns to play@valleysportandsocial.com
General Volleyball Rules / Regulations
Time-outs are NOT permitted.
Games played are best 3 out of 5, no cap. Games to 21 (25 for Indoor) with 5th game to 15. In the 5th game, teams switch sides at 8 points.
Play will continue in all weather conditions. When lightning is present please meet at the courts and the league officials will give direction. Any concerns please call 289-686-PLAY.
Teams unable to meet minimum player requirements 15 minutes after the scheduled start time will default their first game. After 30 minutes after the scheduled start time if the team is unable to meet minimum player requirements they will forfeit their second game. After 45 minutes after the scheduled start time if they are still unable to have the minimum player requirements they will forfeit the entire match (scores will be 21-0, 21-0, 21-0).
Court dimensions will be 9m x 9m on each side.
These are some of our most common volleyball rules for both our beach volleyball leagues, indoor volleyball leagues, and volleyball tournaments:
Start the game paper, rock, scissors for the choice of serve or side.
The official will ref the game to the best of their abilities without bias. No centerline for under the net exists unless interferes with opposing team player or near play.
There may be occasions where the official will need the assistance of players from time to time to help with the difficulty of seeing everything that happens within a play. Please help out our refs, if they are looking to you for assistance.
If the ball touches any part of the line, it is in.
Serve:
If a serve touched the net on the way over, the ball is in play.
A serve cannot be blocked!
NEW!! 5 Serve Maximum for RECREATIONAL LEAGUES ONLY!
A deflection off the block is not considered a touch, three touches allowed. (Competitive League teams see next rule below)(Beach 2's Competitive Division Only Rule: Block will be considered a touch and one of your three contacts) The ball may be played off any part of the body. Imaginary 3m attack line (approximately) in effect (Refs Discretion) This should prevent backcourt players coming into the front row to attack above the height of the net.
Tipping:
Recreational Level & Intermediate Level Beach Volleyball Leagues:
If your playing in our Recreational Level or Intermediate level Beach Volleyball Leagues than an open hand tip is permitted as these style of leagues are designed for players to easily make the transition from indoor volleyball skills to the summer sand of our beach volleyball leagues. Our recreational level and intermediate level beach volleyball leagues have enough players on the court to pick-up an open-hand tip.
Competitive Beach Volleyball Leagues:
No Open-Hand Tips
ORGANIZING A TEAM:
There is no limit to the number of players on a team.
Extra subs/players can be used at any time but must sign a waiver before playing.
MISSING / SHORT A PLAYER(s) RULE:
A player may be borrowed from other teams if short only if agreed upon by both teams and official before the start of play.
INJURY SUBSTITUTION RULE:
A player may be borrowed from other teams to help the team replace an injured player if no other teammates are available to replace the injured player. Please try to find a replacement player similar to injured players' skill and ability if possible.
INDIVIDUAL TEAM - FEMALE Minimum & MALE Maximum on court to play EXEMPTION:
What players that register and are placed onto a team of individuals is out of that team's control. We are happy to offer them a place to play and meet people with the hopes that they will become a true coed team in the future. Hence, they are not required to have the female minimum and are not to be held to the 3 male maximum on the court while on this team. Thank you for your understanding and welcoming them to our leagues.
PLAYER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BREAKDOWN:
The minimum amount of players on the court is as follows:
Beach 4's:
maximum 2 males, minimum 1 female
The minimum amount of players is 2 to avoid default (one male and one female or two females)
For example:
4 females
3 females and 1 male
2 females and 2 males
3 females
2 males and 1 female
2 females and 1 male
1 male and 1 female
2 females
Beach 5's
maximum 3 males, minimum 1 female
minimum players is 2 to avoid default (one male and one female or two females)
For example:
5 females
4 females and 1 male
3 females and 2 males
2 females and 3 males
4 females
3 females and 1 male
2 females and 2 males
3 females and 2 females
1 male and 1 female
2 males and 2 females
1 female and 1 male
Beach / Indoor 6's
maximum 3 males, minimum 1 female
minimum players is 2 to avoid default (one male and one female or two females)
For example:
6 females
5 females and 1 male
4 females and 2 males
3 females and 3 males
5 females
4 females and 1 male
3 females and 2 males
4 females
3 females and 1 male
2 females and 2 males
3 females
2 females and 1 male
1 female and 2 males
2 females
1 female and 1 male
Number Of Games Played Requirement Rule:
Beach League = Players must play a minimum of 3 league games to play in the year-end tournament.
Indoor League = Players must play a minimum of 5 league games to play in the year-end tournament.
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Volleyball Tie-Breaking Procedures We Use For Volleyball Tournaments:
Beach Volleyball Leagues / Indoor Volleyball Leagues / Court Volleyball Leagues / Coed Volleyball Leagues
Valley Sport & Social Club - Volleyball Tie Breaker Procedures
Follow this sequence:
a. When two teams are tied, the tie breaker procedures are applied one after the other until the tie has been broken.
b. When three or more teams are tied, the tie-breaker procedures are applied one after the other until all the tied teams have been ranked. Do not start over again! Continue thru all the tied teams as you continue down the list of procedures.
Example: This means that if there is a tie among teams X, Y, and Z and procedure "2" is able to determine X as first, Y as second and Z as third, then no further procedures are to be used as the tie is broken.
However, if procedure "2" determines X as first and there is still a tie between Y and Z, then the ranking of the remaining teams will be determined by proceeding to procedure "3" and so on, if necessary. Do not start at procedure "1" again. Continue through the order of procedures.
The following tie breaker procedures will be used:
If two or more teams are tied at the end of pool play, the following procedures will be applied, in order:
1. The team having the best ratio of won/lost matches, considering matches between the tied teams, will be ranked higher.
2. The Team having the best ratio of won/lost games, considering matches played between the tied teams, will be ranked higher.
3. The team having the best ratio of won/lost games, considering all matches of the round, will be ranked higher.
4. The team having the best ratio of points for/against, considering all games played between the tied teams, will be ranked higher.
5. The team having the best ratio of points for/against, considering all matches played of the round, will be ranked higher.
6. As determined by the Senior Convenor