Programs

Note:

LFCC Adult Volleyball Rules

(These rules apply to games without officials)
League Rules
* NHIAA high school rules will be used, except for the exceptions noted.
* If you know your team cannot play a certain game, please contact the Rec
ahead of time to find a replacement team.
* To keep up with league updates, standings, or cancellations, all information can be found on the information board outside the gym
* Teams must rotate when it is their turn to serve in a clockwise pattern.
* Games will be “call your own.” Should there be disagreements, the point will be replayed.
This goes without saying that teams should be honest and play with integrity.
*Without officials, the league binder will be kept on/near the volleyball stand. The binders will
contain schedules, rules, rosters, and scoresheets. We will try to have staff help with this.
* The home team captain is responsible for recording the score after each set, and a member of
the opposing team must initial the score sheet to ensure it was recorded correctly.
* Teams will keep track of the score by using the manual flip scoreboard or electronic scoreboard. Staff may be available to help with this.

Gym Rules
Captains are responsible for the overall sportsmanship of the team. Every player and team member is
expected to act with a high level of sportsmanship and to the upkeep of LFCC policies. No foul
language (within reason) or misconduct will be tolerated. Poor tempers and behavior may result in a suspension
and/or disqualification from the league. Incidents will be reported and reviewed with the officials to
determine the most appropriate action. Referees/Staff have the authority to disqualify a player or team if necessary.

Equipment
The LFCC provides volleyballs for teams to warm up with and use as game balls.
The rack of volleyballs is stored in the gym storage closet.

Schedule
Team captains are responsible for communicating game schedules and updates to their team members.

Playing/Surface & Surrounding Objects
Play may continue if the ball hits the curtain and is played by the team that hit it into the curtain. The ball is dead if it hits any object other than a player on the court, resulting in a point for the other team (i.e., ceiling, bleachers, walls, hoops, etc.).

Number of Players
Six players are to be on the court at a time, with rotations used at the captain's discretion. Games
may start if a team has 4 players. Each team has 10 minutes after the scheduled game time to have a
minimum of 4 players. If the minimum is not met, then the game will result in a forfeit.

Timeouts
Teams are granted 1 timeout per game.

Scoring
Rally scoring will be used. All divisions will play an automatic 3 sets to 21 points. Standings will be
determined by the number of sets won, or winning percentage if the total number of games is not
equal for all teams. The tournament will be played to the best of 2 out of 3 sets, with each set to 25 (and the third set to 15 if necessary).
Any team can score a point when it wins a rally or the opposing team commits a fault. If the serving
team wins the rally, it scores a point and continues to serve. If the receiving team wins the rally, it
scores a point and gains the serve. ANY part of the body may contact the ball to keep it alive and in
play, including the foot.

Rosters
Players must be on the roster to participate in the season and the end-of-season tournament. Team rosters must be finalized before March 1st. All players must sign the roster BEFORE their game or they
will be considered ineligible. Players must play in 3 regular season matches to be eligible for the playoffs (remember March 1st deadline). Players under 18 must have the approval (signature) from a parent to be
eligible. The binders contain the rosters and are sorted by division.
Players are only allowed to play on one roster (including between divisions. HOWEVER, if a
team has less than 6 players, then subs from other teams are ALLOWED but ONLY up to 6 on the court.
For example, if a team has 4 players, the team is only allowed 2 subs from other teams to make 6 on
the court. Teams may only have subs as needed if the team has less than 6 on the court. You may play with 4 to be considered a legal game. Less than 4, you can still play, but would be considered a forfeit. Players must be a minimum of 16 years old.