Good Sportsmanship: Respect for teammates and opposing players; careful and responsible handling of the equipment; appropriate use of the Nelson Companies’ grounds.

• 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.

• 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
• Don’t "carry" the ball.
• A team is entitled to hit the ball 3 times (in addition to the block contact) to return it to the opponent’s 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!

• For an individual to play in the playoffs, they must have played in at least two of their teams’ regular season games.
• Playoff’s 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.