Kroc Center Volleyball Rules
Updated 8/4/15
Kroc Center Volleyball Rules The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is a Christian based facility and expects all participants to conduct themselves in a proper manner. I. GENERAL RULES A. Drugs & Alcohol Players, coaches, and spectators under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not allowed in the building and will be asked to leave the facility. B. Children If children are brought to the game/s, they must be continuously supervised by an adult who is not playing in the game/s. C. Roster By signing the roster, you are agreeing to follow the rules and Code of Conduct. Each player must be included and have signed the roster to be eligible for league play. (If a person plays without signing the roster, the game in which that person played illegally will be considered a forfeit.) Team captains are responsible for the eligibility of their team members. Players must be 16 years or older as of their first game to be eligible to participate in the adult leagues. If under the age of 18, a parent MUST sign the roster. Players may be added to the roster up until playoffs, at this time, the roster will be set and no additions or substitutions can be made. Players may only participate on one team per division. (ie, a player may play in both the recreational and competitive league, but not on two teams within the competitive league.) D. Forfeits A minimum of 4 players must be present at game time; otherwise 2 points per minute will be given to the opposing team as a penalty. EXCEPTIONS: *See 4v4 Power League Adaptations If a minimum of 4 players ARE NOT available to play within the first 10 minutes, the match will be declared a forfeit. If a minimum of four players ARE available within the first 10 minutes, then the teams may play out the game with the current deficit. If a team forfeits, they will be removed from the league. They may be reinstated if and only if the $50 forfeit fee is paid. If the team forfeits a second time, they will be removed permanently. Teams have until 3pm (the day of the match) to call in a forfeit and avoid the forfeit fee. E. Fighting Fighting will result in automatic ejection from the game, league, and facility!
*All other Kroc Center facility and conduct rules apply to all who participate and observe Kroc Center events. Failure to adhere to such rules could result in temporary or permanent removal from Kroc Center facilities.
Updated 8/4/15
II. GAMEPLAY *Official I.H.S.A. rules apply unless outlined with the following additions, exceptions, and clarifications: A. Time Factors Games are scheduled for 40 minutes in length. Each team is allowed one 30 second time out per match. If at any time the 40 minute time limit expires, the team ahead at that time wins that game. If the third game is tied after 40 minutes, the team who scores the next point wins (sudden death). EXCEPTION: During playoffs, there will be no time limits. B. Substitutions Substitutions will be at one of two locations: left front corner or serving corner. Once subbing begins, the same location and order must continue throughout the match. C. Scoring All three games will be played to 21 points; the first two games must win by 2 points, or be the first team to 25 points (cap is 25). In the third game the first team to 21 wins. If teams split the first two games and there is no time for a third. The team who has the most total number of points in both games gets the win. EXCEPTION: No time limits during playoffs. Standings will be kept by counting games. Matches will consist of three complete games. D. Start of Game/Coin Flip The captains will call the toss of the coin for choice of side of court or the service. The loser of the choice receives the remaining choice. Teams will switch sides of the court for the second game, and the team who did not serve to start the first game shall serve to start the second game. A coin toss will determine possession for the third game. E. Spiking Rules Only front row players may attack the ball (spike). A back line player may only attack the ball (spike) if they jump from BEHIND the ten foot line. Attacking a serve is prohibited. The rules for spiking differ between leagues, and are listed below. Co-ed Recreational & Competitive – Men are not allowed to spike from the front row, but are allowed to block from the front row. Men are allowed to spike from behind the ten foot line only. Co-ed 4v4 Power – Men can spike from anywhere on the court. Players can start anywhere on the court in 4v4, so all players are eligible spikers. F. Co-ed Play During co-ed matches, at no time can there be more men on the court than women. When the ball is played more than once on a side, at least one of the contacts must be made by a female player. EXCEPTION: *See 4v4 Power League Adaptations G. Other If a ball rolls onto a playing court, teams must yell “ball” or “ball on” and all action must stop. A replay will be awarded. Overhand and underhand serves are allowed. *All other Kroc Center facility and conduct rules apply to all who participate and observe Kroc Center events. Failure to adhere to such rules could result in temporary or permanent removal from Kroc Center facilities.
Updated 8/4/15
Any call made by the official is final, unless he or she was unable to view the play. In which case, the official has the right to call for a replay. Any questions to the official must be addressed by the team captain. Judgement calls may not be protested. Only protests regarding player eligibility and rule interpretations may be reviewed. Protests must be made in writing and filed by the next working day (5:00 pm) to the Recreational Sports Specialist. H. *4V4 Power League Adaptations Teams will be co-ed (2 males and 2 females). Teams must have a minimum of 2 players to start and end a game. There will be no penalties for teams that choose to play with 2 or 3 players (ie, no ghost side-outs). Players’ Positions: At the moment the ball is contacted by the server, each team must be within its own court (except the server). Players are free to position themselves anywhere within the court. There are no positional faults. Rotations: There are no rotational faults. Players are free to position themselves anywhere within the court. Players need only serve in the proper order. Code of Conduct Understand, appreciate and abide by the rules of the game. Respect the integrity and judgment of opposing players and officials. Respect your opponent and congratulate them in a courteous manner following each match whether in victory or defeat. Be responsible for your actions and maintain self-control. Do not taunt or bait opponents and refrain from using foul or abusive language. THE USE OF FOUL OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE CAN RESULT IN YOUR IMMEDIATE EXPULSION FROM THE KROC CENTER, AND RESULT IN SUSPENSION OF FUTURE USE AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN KROC CENTER ACTIVITIES. Injury Disclaimer: All participants in The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center volleyball league activities assume the risk of injury. The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center, its officials, employees and agents shall not be liable for injury to participants, loss or damage to personal property arising from or in any way resulting from participation in league activities.
*All other Kroc Center facility and conduct rules apply to all who participate and observe Kroc Center events. Failure to adhere to such rules could result in temporary or permanent removal from Kroc Center facilities.
Kroc Center Volleyball Rules The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is a Christian based facility and expects all participants to conduct themselves in a proper manner. I. GENERAL RULES A. Drugs & Alcohol Players, coaches, and spectators under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not allowed in the building and will be asked to leave the facility. B. Children If children are brought to the game/s, they must be continuously supervised by an adult who is not playing in the game/s. C. Roster By signing the roster, you are agreeing to follow the rules and Code of Conduct. Each player must be included and have signed the roster to be eligible for league play. (If a person plays without signing the roster, the game in which that person played illegally will be considered a forfeit.) Team captains are responsible for the eligibility of their team members. Players must be 16 years or older as of their first game to be eligible to participate in the adult leagues. If under the age of 18, a parent MUST sign the roster. Players may be added to the roster up until playoffs, at this time, the roster will be set and no additions or substitutions can be made. Players may only participate on one team per division. (ie, a player may play in both the recreational and competitive league, but not on two teams within the competitive league.) D. Forfeits A minimum of 4 players must be present at game time; otherwise 2 points per minute will be given to the opposing team as a penalty. EXCEPTIONS: *See 4v4 Power League Adaptations If a minimum of 4 players ARE NOT available to play within the first 10 minutes, the match will be declared a forfeit. If a minimum of four players ARE available within the first 10 minutes, then the teams may play out the game with the current deficit. If a team forfeits, they will be removed from the league. They may be reinstated if and only if the $50 forfeit fee is paid. If the team forfeits a second time, they will be removed permanently. Teams have until 3pm (the day of the match) to call in a forfeit and avoid the forfeit fee. E. Fighting Fighting will result in automatic ejection from the game, league, and facility!
*All other Kroc Center facility and conduct rules apply to all who participate and observe Kroc Center events. Failure to adhere to such rules could result in temporary or permanent removal from Kroc Center facilities.
Updated 8/4/15
II. GAMEPLAY *Official I.H.S.A. rules apply unless outlined with the following additions, exceptions, and clarifications: A. Time Factors Games are scheduled for 40 minutes in length. Each team is allowed one 30 second time out per match. If at any time the 40 minute time limit expires, the team ahead at that time wins that game. If the third game is tied after 40 minutes, the team who scores the next point wins (sudden death). EXCEPTION: During playoffs, there will be no time limits. B. Substitutions Substitutions will be at one of two locations: left front corner or serving corner. Once subbing begins, the same location and order must continue throughout the match. C. Scoring All three games will be played to 21 points; the first two games must win by 2 points, or be the first team to 25 points (cap is 25). In the third game the first team to 21 wins. If teams split the first two games and there is no time for a third. The team who has the most total number of points in both games gets the win. EXCEPTION: No time limits during playoffs. Standings will be kept by counting games. Matches will consist of three complete games. D. Start of Game/Coin Flip The captains will call the toss of the coin for choice of side of court or the service. The loser of the choice receives the remaining choice. Teams will switch sides of the court for the second game, and the team who did not serve to start the first game shall serve to start the second game. A coin toss will determine possession for the third game. E. Spiking Rules Only front row players may attack the ball (spike). A back line player may only attack the ball (spike) if they jump from BEHIND the ten foot line. Attacking a serve is prohibited. The rules for spiking differ between leagues, and are listed below. Co-ed Recreational & Competitive – Men are not allowed to spike from the front row, but are allowed to block from the front row. Men are allowed to spike from behind the ten foot line only. Co-ed 4v4 Power – Men can spike from anywhere on the court. Players can start anywhere on the court in 4v4, so all players are eligible spikers. F. Co-ed Play During co-ed matches, at no time can there be more men on the court than women. When the ball is played more than once on a side, at least one of the contacts must be made by a female player. EXCEPTION: *See 4v4 Power League Adaptations G. Other If a ball rolls onto a playing court, teams must yell “ball” or “ball on” and all action must stop. A replay will be awarded. Overhand and underhand serves are allowed. *All other Kroc Center facility and conduct rules apply to all who participate and observe Kroc Center events. Failure to adhere to such rules could result in temporary or permanent removal from Kroc Center facilities.
Updated 8/4/15
Any call made by the official is final, unless he or she was unable to view the play. In which case, the official has the right to call for a replay. Any questions to the official must be addressed by the team captain. Judgement calls may not be protested. Only protests regarding player eligibility and rule interpretations may be reviewed. Protests must be made in writing and filed by the next working day (5:00 pm) to the Recreational Sports Specialist. H. *4V4 Power League Adaptations Teams will be co-ed (2 males and 2 females). Teams must have a minimum of 2 players to start and end a game. There will be no penalties for teams that choose to play with 2 or 3 players (ie, no ghost side-outs). Players’ Positions: At the moment the ball is contacted by the server, each team must be within its own court (except the server). Players are free to position themselves anywhere within the court. There are no positional faults. Rotations: There are no rotational faults. Players are free to position themselves anywhere within the court. Players need only serve in the proper order. Code of Conduct Understand, appreciate and abide by the rules of the game. Respect the integrity and judgment of opposing players and officials. Respect your opponent and congratulate them in a courteous manner following each match whether in victory or defeat. Be responsible for your actions and maintain self-control. Do not taunt or bait opponents and refrain from using foul or abusive language. THE USE OF FOUL OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE CAN RESULT IN YOUR IMMEDIATE EXPULSION FROM THE KROC CENTER, AND RESULT IN SUSPENSION OF FUTURE USE AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN KROC CENTER ACTIVITIES. Injury Disclaimer: All participants in The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center volleyball league activities assume the risk of injury. The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center, its officials, employees and agents shall not be liable for injury to participants, loss or damage to personal property arising from or in any way resulting from participation in league activities.
*All other Kroc Center facility and conduct rules apply to all who participate and observe Kroc Center events. Failure to adhere to such rules could result in temporary or permanent removal from Kroc Center facilities.
