Adult League Rules

Men’s, Women’s, and Co-Rec Volleyball Recreation will use USAV/NF rules in all programs
Updated on 06/01/08 for use by the following Recreation Department programs

Enumclaw Parks & Recreation	Michelle Larson	360.802.0235
Metro Parks Tacoma	Toni Turnbull	253.305.1017
Pierce County Parks & Recreation	Meredith Cutting	253.798.4091
Sumner Parks & Recreation	Becky Giles/Shanna Crane	253.891.6500
White River Community Activities	Traci Williams	360.829.3366

1. All recreation matches use a guaranteed 3/3 format.
2. All three games will be played to 21 points using RALLY SCORE.
   There is no cap on any games—you must win by two (2) points.
3. Net serves are allowed and play will continue.
4. Teams may start and/or finish each game with a minimum of 2 players. Co-ed teams may have any combination of men and women, but may not exceed three (3) men on the court at any time. There must be at least one woman and one man on the court at all times. (Exception: Three men and only one woman will not be allowed. This is considered an advantage.)
1. If a team starts short handed, additional player(s) must enter into a back row position, (LB/CB) so that teams may not have an unfair advantage over the opposing team.
5. Acceptable rotations:
   1. If two people are playing, both are considered front row players.
   2. If three people are playing, the server is considered a back row player.
   3. If four people are playing, two must stay in the back row.
6. Women may play on men’s teams but men may not play on women’s teams.
7. There are no grace periods allowed for the start of matches. Teams not ready to play at the scheduled time (at least two players) will forfeit their first game of the match. Teams not ready within 15 minutes of the starting time will forfeit the entire match. Teams receiving a forfeit may play a practice match on the court.
8. Substitution Procedures: Teams may substitute the regular way (player for player) or into the centerback position. This procedure may change from game to game and each team can do it differently than its opponents. Players arriving late may be added to a lineup and enter the game at any time into the proper court rotation.
9. Teams will be allowed two (2) 30-second timeouts per game.
10. Due to gym curfews there is no guarantee that warm-up time will be allowed. However, if warm-ups will not delay the scheduled start of a match and IF teams are not playing on an adjacent court, each team will be allowed up to two minutes of hitting by themselves and then the two teams will be allowed one minute of serving togetherÑtherefore warm-up is 2-2-1. No cross-court warm-up (spiking or serving) will be allowed when matches are in progress on adjacent courts. Setting, passing, and pepper, etc. on one side is permissible. When hitting or serving is part of the warm-up, it is preferred and recommended that at least two players be positioned to receive and collect the balls.
11. When a stray ball comes onto the court during play, players should first attempt to remove the ball and allow play to continue. If the act of removing the ball distracts the player (2) from a potential play or there is a safety concern, immediately alert the referee to the situation. When safely possible, try to remove the ball without stopping play thus eliminating unnecessary delays.
12. Each team must provide a line judge however if unavailable they will be expected to help with line calls. If not, referees will make these calls and teams will respect the decision without question. Players questioning calls are subject to a yellow or red card sanction.
13. Players are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times, displaying good sportsmanship and respect toward officials, opposing players, recreation department staff and equipment. Disciplinary action will be taken for inappropriate conduct .
14. Men's, women's, and co-rec programs will follow the USAV/NF rulebook with appropriate USAV/NF or recreation department rule modifications as shown.
    Co-rec:
    1. If there is more than one hit on a side, then at least one of the hits must be by a female.
    2. If fewer than two men are in front line positions, a man from the back line MAY NOT join in a block.
15. Special Rule Modifications:
    1. All jewelry must be removed in order to play. This is a liability issue and it must been forced and abided by.
       Exception: Flat wedding bands that are taped over are acceptable.
    2. Players will receive only ONE toss per service attempt (8 seconds). You may not toss, drop and toss again for service.
    3. Teams may use a libero and the libero may serve, however all libero restrictions apply as per rulebook. If a libero is used they must wear a jersey in direct contrast to the team uniform as per book rule. No exceptions.
    4. The ball may be contacted by ANY part of the body-intentionally or not. (Yes, the ball can be kicked).
    5. Multiple contacts on a team's first contact with one attempt to play the ball are legal.
    6. Insignificant contact of the net (including hair) by players not involved in the playing the ball will not be considered a fault.
    7. Unadorned bobby pins, no longer than 2 inches, may be worn to control a player's hair.