Volleydome League Rules
FIVB International Rules see here.
PLAYOFF RULES
1. 5 minute warm-ups only! We need teams to get started so they have time for 3rd games if necessary.
2. Game 2 must be completed regardless of time.
3. Game 3 - Play full game to 15 if time allows. If the buzzer goes when at least one team has 3 points or more in game 3, then whoever is leading wins the match. If it is tied play 1 more point to decide the winner. If the buzzer goes when you are in the middle of a rally, then finish that rally and if it is tied after that, then play 1 more point to determine the winner. If the buzzer goes before either team has 3 points in the 3rd then you must keep playing until the first team gets to 3 points in the 3rd game.
MATCH FORMAT
NOTE: NEW SCORING RULES:If you win a game you get a point. Games before the time limit are to 25 (capped at 25 - win by 1 point is OK). If a team wins the first two games the score is recorded as 2-0. If both teams win one game then the score should be 1-1. If teams get to a third game then the final score will be 2-1 for one of the two teams. Whoever is winning the last game being played, wins a point for that game regardless of the number of points scored in that game (even if the whistle goes at 1-0 in the 3rd game). If the whistle goes during the middle of a rally you finish the rally you are in. If the game is tied after that rally, then you must play 1 more point to determine the winner of that game.
Our leagues are 10 - 16 weeks in length. The first half of the season will be round robin format, followed by tiered play and then play-offs. Your team will be ranked and placed in a tier after the round robin play so they will be playing against teams of similar caliber. Playoffs will take place during the last 2 weeks of the league.
The scheduler makes every attempt to give an even distribution of early and late playing times.
Each team plays 2 consecutive matches within a 95 minute period. There is a 5 - minute warm-up period allotted prior to the first match only, followed by 2 x 45 minute matches. A whistle will blow to end the allotted time for each match. If you are in the middle of a rally, finish the rally, then the game is over. If the game is tied after that point, then play 1 more point (only) to determine a game winner.
There must be a minimum of 2 women on the court and 5 players at all times. If your team has only one female and 4 (or more) males then you must play with only 5 players, missing a serve (and losing a point) for the 6th player every 6 rotations. If you have 2 females and 3 males then play normally with no missed serves or points.
To be eligible for playoffs, a player must have played regularly during the regular season.
Matches are best of 3; the first 2 games to 25 capped at 25, and the 3rd game (if necessary) to 15 capped at 15, or until time runs out.
Captains are responsible for recording their wins on the white board. Please remember to record your results.** IF NOT RECORDED we will try to contact the 2 teams to get a result - if we don't hear back, IT WILL BE COUNTED AS A TIE **
All Volleydome leagues are run by the honor system. Please call your own net faults and ball touches. If you have any positive suggestions for improving schedules or rules, we would love to hear them!
SPECIAL BEACH RULES
Open hand tips are illegal, you must either swing or use a cobra (knuckles). Serve reception cannot be taken with a set; use underhand passing or hands connected overhead.
DEFAULTS AND FORFEITS
Be aware that if you have signed up for the league, you are committed to being there every week with 6 players. It is extremely annoying to league organizers and to your opposition if they come to play and you don't show.
If you have less than 5 players five minutes after the scheduled match start time then you forfeit the first game. If your 5th player shows up within 20 minutes then play the 2nd game normally. If you still have less than 5 players 20 minutes after the scheduled start time, then it becomes a match forfeit (if you have 4) or a default (if you have less than 4).
If you have only 1 girl or 5 players total, then you must play as if you have 6 and the 6th player automatically loses a point on their serve. If you have only 4 players, this is a forfeit. Play the match normally, but the opposing team wins regardless of scores.
If you have less than 4 players, this is a default. The Volleydome will automatically buy a round of drinks for each of the two teams that you should have played ($20 each team). Before you are allowed to play again in the following week, you will have to pay that $40 owing to the Volleydome.
If you default a second time you will automatically be removed from the league with no refunds for matches not played.
If an injury occurs during the match causing a team to have insufficient players, the match will be completed as if the team with the injury still has their injured player. ie - no forfeits or defaults due to injury of someone who showed up to play.
Team reps are responsible for finding out game times and communicating with their players. We will try to keep all schedules and standings as current as possible on the website www.volleydome.net.
If you have any further questions or concerns or even perhaps some positive feedback, please contact the Volleydome 403-284-3663 or email dsaxton@volleydome.net .