Prospect Hill 1998 Tenants Volleyball League
Rules of Etiquette
Good Sportsmanship: Respect for teammates and opposing players; careful and responsible handling of the equipment; appropriate use of the Nelson Companies grounds.
General Rules
- Games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:15 and 6:15. Every team will play each other team once after the first week of play.
- The first week will not count towards playoffs. It will be considered a "warm-up" week.
- Play must begin on time: Tardiness greater than 10 minutes results in forfeit for your team.
- Clean up after your team.
- Return the equipment promptly (same day) and in good order (neatly folded in the bag).
- Refrain from over-aggressive playing.
- Do not kick the ball.
- Each individual must fill out a waiver form and return it to the Wellness Center prior to first scheduled game.
- Makeup games should be scheduled with the Wellness Center to reserve the court.
- The Equipment Bag is located at the Wellness Center (100 First Ave lower level). Please coordinate with your opposing team as to who will pick up the net. Also, please be sure the 6:15 teams have shown up before leaving the net up for them.
- If a game needs to be rescheduled, please notify the opposing team captain by noon on the day of the game otherwise the game will be a forfeit for the team which does not show up. Also, please call one of the 6:15 game captains so that they can pick up the net.
- Games, which must be postponed due to weather, should be called off by 4:00 PM the day of the game. Also, please call one of the 6:15 captains.
- The winning captain should notify me of their win, by email or phone within 24 hours of their game.
Standings will be published periodically.
Rules of Play
- Teams must have 4-6 players in play during games
- Stay out of the Net. Do not touch it or go under it.
- Do the play over again to resolve call conflicts
- Dont "carry" the ball.
- A team is entitled to hit the ball 3 times (in addition to the block contact) to return it to the opponents court.
- A player is not allowed to hit the ball twice consecutively (except when blocking).
- Blocking of a serve is not allowed.
- Only the serving team may score a point.
- A team wins a game by scoring 15 points with a two-point lead and wins the match by winning the better of two out of three games.
- The serve must be played from behind the line (without stepping on it).
- Teams should switch sides after one team reaches 8 points.
- Have fun!
Playoff Rules
- For an individual to play in the playoffs, they must have played in at least two of their teams regular season games.
- Playoffs will be single elimination, with the exception of the first place team.
- The first place team will get a buy for the first round of playoffs.
- The last place team will not make playoffs.
- The final championship game will be the better of three out of five games.