Mixed Volleyball Tournament Rules

The goal for this tournament is to have fun while raising money for the Abilities Centre. Here are some rules and guidelines to help us achieve this goal.

 

  • Teams must have a minimum of 6 players (2 females) playing at all times (opposing team may waive this requirement and count the match). The maximum participants per team is 8 people.
  • No jump serving.
  • No blocking serves.
  • Net serve is in play.
  • Serves that hit the net and go over are in play.
  • Players cannot screen on a serve. If the opposing team asks a player to move aside so that they can see the server the opponents must comply.
  • If the ball hits the antenna or the net outside the antenna it is out of play.
  • The ball must be played across the net between the antenna.
  • Substitutions are allowed to enter before or after the serving position.
  • Overhand volleying is allowed on serve receive.
  • A block is not considered a contact.
  • Team must call their own violations (net, lifts, doubles).
  • 3 front row players may block from front row.
  • Rotation must be maintained on serve + serve receive.
  • Ball cannot be on the opponent’s side of the net (Except on blocks).
  • Ball must hit line to be in.
  • This tournament is for fun and all teams should play with that in mind and maintain a high level of sportsmanship.
  • Only the 2 team captains can discuss any disputed calls.
  • Please re-serve if unable to resolve quickly.