League Rules
Game Rules
1. Games are played continuously from 8:30-10:25 pm leaving time to take down the nets and leave the property.
2. No assigned teams. Players may be randomly shuffled throughout the night.
3. 6 players per team, 2 subs per side max.
(32 players is the league maximum).
4. 6's or 4's will be played depending on numbers each night.
4. Final game of the night is "net game", loosing team takes down the net.
5. Games are self officiated. We require fair play and calling illegal moves/fouls.
6. No outdoor shoes in the gym.
7. Each player must be 18+ and agree to the Assumption of Risks before his/her first game.
8. Should an injury occur, a first aid kit (ice packs, band aids and tensors) will be provided in the equipment bag. Please report any injuries to the league representative.
9. School doors are locked 15 minutes after start time. Please be prompt.
- Maximum of 3 hits per side.
- Lifting, scooping, throwing the ball, and double hits are not permitted.
- A player may never block, kick or attack a serve.
- A block is not counted as a hit.
- If the ball lands on the line it is in.
- No contact with the net is allowed.
- A player may not step under the net.
- Net serves are allowed (the ball is allowed to contact the net on the serve).
- A server may serve the ball from anywhere along the baseline. One foot over the line is permitted due to lack of space behind the line.
- A maximum of 5 serves per player. After 5 serves, the serving team rotates one position with the next player continuing the serve.
- Games are played rally point to 25, must win by two with a cap at 27.
- A ball that touches the ceiling or basketball net is playable but only if it comes back down on your side of the net.
- Setter has 2nd ball and is in position 3 unless teams decide otherwise (to have a designated setter, etc.)
Recommended skill Level
For players with an intermediate skill level. Accurate and consistent passing, setting, blocking and attacking are expected however we offer free trial nights to see if your skill level matches that of the league.
Goals: 3 hits with an organized strategy.
ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
ASSUMPTION OF RISKS: Please Read Carefully
Guelph Adult Co-ed Volleyball League (Guelph VB), its organizers and participants are not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income or loss of any kind suffered by a Participant during, or as a result of, the sport of volleyball, any program, activity or event put on by the league, caused by the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the sport of volleyball and the programs, activities and events of the league.
I am participating voluntarily in the sport of volleyball and the actives, events and programs of the league. In consideration of my participation in the programs, activities and events of the league, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to the sport of volleyball and any such programs, activities and events of the league and by engaging in these activities, I freely accept and fully assume all inherent risks, dangers, and hazards and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting there from.