CO-ED VOLLEYBALL RULES

1. Each team may have twelve (12) players on their roster, with six (6) players on the court (at least two female, not more than three male). Teams may start their match with only five (5) team members, but must finish with not less than four (4)—must be two men and two women. Starting with four (4) will be a forfeit. A forfeit will be awarded fifteen (15) minutes after the starting time.

2. Matches are to begin on time. Warm-up should take place prior to the match time. First match of the evening must start within fifteen (15) minutes of game time. If a team is not ready within this time, they forfeit the match. For the second match of the evening, if one of the teams had a "bye" the first match, the second match must start within fifteen (15) minutes of game time, or the team will forfeit the match. If a team's first match runs past the start time of the second match, games will not be forfeited and teams will be allowed to start late.

3. Matches will play the best 3 out of 5 games to 21 points, winning by 2, with a cap of 25. Thus, a team could win 25-2. The 5^th and deciding game (if necessary) will be played to 15 with a cap of 17. Thus, a team could win 17-16.

4. Players may NOT be on the roster of more than one (1) team.

5. All players must be 18 years of age and high school graduate or GED.

6. Both teams will bring a volleyball to the match, which conforms to the standards set forth in the USVBA Rule Book (available online at http://www.usavolleyball.org/RulesOfficials/indoor.asp.) If a team requests to use their ball for a game, the other team has the option of the use of their ball for the next game.

7. All serves must be returned with a "bump" on serve. Legal, open-handed receiving of serves will be allowed. Open handed "blocks" of serve are not allowed.

8. There will be no requirement for females or males to contact the ball, regardless of the number of contacts by a team.

9. During play or service the overhead nets, side-walls, ceiling and all basketball backboards will be OUT OF BOUNDS except: if ball touches the ceiling on first two (2) hits on your side it is playable. If it hits on the third hit or anytime going over net, it is out.No open palm lifts, no holding or carrying of the ball. Hand positioning for sets at or below the shoulders will be called as a lift or carry.

10. Teams shall officiate their own matches. Disagreement of calls shall result in immediate replay, without further discussion.

11. For safety reasons, no one who is, or will be, five or more months pregnant within the duration of this program may participate.

12. All team captains are to notify the gym supervisor of the scores and results of games before leaving the gym.

13. Please leave children at home. If you must bring children, they are to be supervised at all times by a non-playing adult. Absolutely no unattended children at schools. Teams that disregard this rule will forfeit that evening's games.

14. Absolutely no food or drinks allowed in gym.

15. Players must be wearing shoes and carrying court shoes upon entering gym. No marking shoes (white or black).

16. Above rules about food, drinks and shoes apply to spectators as well as players. Teams not following rules will forfeit that night's games. Repeat offenders (2^nd time) will be suspended from league without any refund of fees. Captains will be held responsible for team's players and spectators conduct.

17. If a team needs to forfeit their evening's matches, captains should contact the Recreation Department at 684-6037 by 4:00 p.m. or contact the opposing team captain if unable to contact the Recreation Department.

18. Captains must confer five (5) minutes before match time to cover any potential problems and coin toss for match serve.

19. Matches will be played as scheduled unless you are contacted by the Recreation Department (because of facility conflicts). If your team cannot make a game, your team will forfeit. Captains must inform team players of any schedule changes.