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Big West Volleball 2011 League Rules and Regulations

  

1.    All matches will consist of the best 2 out of 3 games.  Games 1 and 2 will be played rally score to 25 points, with a 27-point cap.  The 3rd game will be played to 15 points with a 17 point cap.  Teams must win each game by 2 points.  If a third game is NOT necessary, it will not be played.  EXCEPTION:  The 7th and 8th grade division tournament matches will be played best 2 out of 3 games.  Games 1 and 2 will be played rally score to 25 points with a 27 point cap.  The 3rd game will be played to 15 points with no point cap.  The CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH in each division will play games 1 and 2 rally score to 25 points with a 27 point cap.  The 3rd game of all championship games will be played rally score to 25 points with no point cap.

2.    All players that suit for a game MUST play in the game.  Failure to comply will result in a forfeit of the game and a 3 game suspension of the head coach.  If the infraction occurs at the end of the season, the suspension will be carried forward to the next volleyball season.

3.    Each team is allowed two (2), 60-second time outs per game.

4.    Players may substitute for the same player only.  18 substitutions per  game are allowed.  A 19^th substitution results in a point for the other team.  Teams with 12 or more players may substitute in groups of 3 per slot.  For example, player A starts the game and player B subs for A, then player C may sub for B and either A or B may sub for C.  In any case, substitutions are to be conducted in the following manner: The coach signals the official verbally while using the proper hand signal.  The official will then recognize the coach and allow the substitution.  The changing players will then go to the sideline between the net and the 10 foot line.  The incoming players should stand outside the court and the outgoing players should stand inside the court until the official and score keeper have recorded the change.  When the official beckons, the players may then leave or enter the court.  The incoming player must play in the outgoing player’s position in the rotation.

5.    Foot faults will be called at the 7^th/8^th-grade level from the regular service line.  The 5^th/6^th-grade level will be allowed to move up to a closer serving line, located and marked 5 feet from the regular service line and extending 10 feet over from the right sideline.  Also, any player who chooses to serve from the closer line may not serve overhand.

6.    A ball that hits the ceiling and falls on the opponent’s side will result in a side out or point.  If the ball falls on your side, it is considered in play, provided that you have not used up your 3 hits.

7.    Players may not touch the net or cross the plane of the net while the ball is in play.

8.    The league will play the basic 6 player, three hit volleyball.  Back row players may not jump to spike a ball in front of the 10-foot line.  Let servers will be allowed in the 7th and 8th grade divisions ONLY.

9.    SERVING:  All forms of a legal hit or pass can be used to return a serve.  However, a serve cannot be blacked or attacked.  LET SERVES are allowed in the 7th and 8th grade divisions only.

10.  The Libero will not be used.

11.  Double hits are allowed on all FIRST hits each time the ball crosses the net during a point. 

12.  Wristbands may be worn provided they are white or match the color of the uniform top or short.  All wristbands must be worn below the elbow.

13.  NO jewelry or hair ornaments temporary tattoos hair glitter/paint or face glitter/paint is allowed.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

14.  All players on the same team who participate in a game must have the same uniform (jersey and short) in order to play.  All jerseys must have legible front and back numbers (Current uniforms will be allowed with back numbers only.  All new uniforms must be ordered with front and back numbers).  T-shirts may be worn under the team jersey provided they are the same color as the predominant color of the jersey.  All t-shirts must have a finished edge... no cutoffs.  NO VISIBLE MARKINGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE T-SHIRTS.  Jerseys must be tucked in at all times with the exception of those that are manufactured to be worn outside the shorts.

      If a player is not wearing a proper uniform, they will not be allowed to participate in the game.

15.  It shall be the home court responsibility to:

      a)   Supply a good quality, white volleyball, preferably of
      leather construction.

      b)   Secure and pay the official.

      c)    Supply an official scorekeeper with a score sheet and time
      clock.

      d)     Provide a properly marked court including a 10 foot line.  The
      court shall include the closer serving line for 5^th and 6^th graders.

16.  A school must start a team of at least five (5) players, or forfeit. When a team starts or is playing with fewer than 6 players, a side out shall be awarded to the opponent each time the vacant position is in the serving position.  A team cannot fill the vacant position for that game after their lineup has been submitted to the official scorer.

17.  All nets should be set at a height of 7 feet.

18.  All rosters will have a minimum of 6 players and a maximum of 15 players.

19.  The referee and gym management shall have COMPLETE charge of and authority over the game.  EVERY HOST GYM MUST HAVE A DESIGNATED "PERSON IN CHARGE" IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.

 

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