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RULES

Volleyball

1.TEAM / PLAYERS
Only five (5) players allowed on the field at any one time. There must be a minimum of one (1) members of either sex on the field at all times for the mixed Competition. A coin toss will determine first service or choice of court side. Teams will swap sides at half time. 

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We will also provide a 5 minute intro for most games. 

 

2. TIMING
All games consist of 2 x 15 minute halves. Teams swap ends at half time with no break in between

3. SUBS 
It's recommend to have atleast 6 on your team. If you don't have enough for a full team, get in touch we have a number of players looking to join teams. 

You should have alleast two females on the court and any one time. 
 

4. TEAM UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT
It is compulsory for all player's, including the goal keeper, to wear shin pads at all times in Soccer. A ball protector is recommended for indoor cricket and softball. 

Teams must have the same colour tops. Tops do not have to be numbered. Teams have until round 3 to be in uniform before penalties apply. If two teams have the same colour shirts, the referee will issue bibs.

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No outdoor studded style soccer boots or school shoes allowed on courts. Indoor soccer shoes or joggers only.

 

5. POINTS SYSTEM
Teams will receive
(3) points for a win
(2) points for a draw "
(1) point for a loss.
Teams who forfeit a match will receive nil points. Teams that win on forfeit or have a bye will receive (3) points and record a winning score of 3 goals to nil.

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6. SERVING
(a)COURT BOUNDARIES – All nets are live. Top, back and sides
The ball is to be served after the umpire's whistle. 

  • The ball may only be served over or under-arm. 

  • One foot must be touching the back of the court

  • The ball may only contact the divider-net on the serve, but must make it over otherwise the point is lost.

  • Blocking, Spiking or attacking a serve is Illegal.

  • The ball must be hit cleanly with one hand or any part of the arm after being tossed or released and before it touches the ground.

  • The player will only have one attempt at a successful serve.

  • The serve may be hit from anywhere along the baseline

  • The serve may hit one (1) side wall on you or your opponents side. 

  • The serve must not hit the back wall, otherwise the point is lost. 

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7. HITS OVER THE NET

 Each team is entitled to a maximum of three hits to return the ball over the net. A ball cannot contact below the waist. No kicking. A player may not contact the ball twice consecutively, unless the ball is deemed hard-driven by the umpire - i.e. in a block situation. On a block, if two opposing players touch the ball, the teams still has 3 hits.

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8. HITS OVER THE NET & BLOCKERS
When the ball is sent into the opponent's court it must pass over the net. While crossing the net, the ball may touch the net. A ball hit into the net may be retrieved and played over the net within the team's limit of three hits. If the ball is only partly across the net, and the opponent hits it, it is good. Touching the net is not allowed by players, unless the ball is driven into the net and the net hits the player.

 

Blockers can reach over the net to block, providing the other team has made its third contact of the ball. The opponent cannot block the set. If any part of the ball has crossed the vertical plane, a free ball is in effect and both teams are entitled to it. On a block, if two opposing players touch the ball, the teams still has 3 hits. Only players in the front row may block. 

 

9. UNDERSTANDING THE REBOUND

  • In the attack, the player must contact the ball before the ball has completely crossed over the net. I.e. it cannot just rebound back into the opponent’s court for the point without your team touching it. 

  • When attacking, a ball cannot hit the back wall of your opponent’s side of the court. This is automatically out, and the point is lost.

  • A ball crossing below the net across the vertical plane can be played back by your side if it is not over (3) three hits.

  • A ball on the vertical plane above the net is open to both sides.

  • A Ball passing through the side openings of the net on the 1st or 2nd contact is replayed.

  • Contacting two or more walls is allowed only by the team in possession of the ball on their own side, provided a player on that team touches the ball first. The ball must also be touched by another player before going over on multiple wall hit.

  • Holding, pushing, scooping, lifting or carrying the ball is not allowed, it must be a clean hit.

  • Holding the ball at the top of the net by both sides is a replay.

  • If two players on the same team hit the ball simultaneously, it counts as one hit and either player can play the next hit.

  • No climbing or using the walls or players assisting each other to gain height at the net.

  • A ball can hit the back wall and go over the net directly (when being played by your side), but if two walls are touched, another player must touch it before going over the net.

  • If a ball spins across to the opponent’s side and back to yours on the 1st or 2nd hit, you can play your 2nd or 3rd hit. If it is on the 3rd hit that it spins back, loss of point or side out occurs.
     

10. FEES, REGO & INSURANCE
ALL PLAYERS must be registered to play (please see our insurance page for all details). During competition rounds there will be a one game allowance period. This allowance can not be used within the finals period. If this is discovered the offending team will forfeit the game.

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Please read our CODE OF CONDUCT HERE

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