Volleyball rules

Men’s & Women’s Volleyball Rules & Regulations

 

 

Schedules & Standings:

www.quickscores.com/cityofwinona

 

Park & Recreation Department Contact Info:

Office Hours: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Address: 207 Lafayette Street, Suite 105, Winona, MN 55987

Contact: Carissa Koehler, ckoehler@ci.winona.mn.us

Phone: 507-457-8258

Cancellation Line (after 4pm): 507-457-8220

www.cityofwinona.com

 

After Hours Drop Box (for rosters and registrations):

Located on 4th Street side of City Hall Building

 

The following is not intended to be a complete listing of volleyball rules, but rather a list of “unique” rules for Park Rec. play. With the exception of the below rules, play will be governed by the Minnesota State High School League rules and Minnesota Sports Federation rules.

 

MDH “COVID-19 Sports Practice Guidance for Youth and Adults

Face coverings must be worn in accordance with MDH guidance and Executive Order 20-81.

  • Types of face coverings can include a cloth mask, a neck gaiter, a scarf, a bandanna, or a religious face covering. CDC recommends using two layers of fabric when making a cloth face covering. Face coverings that are made of thinner single-layer fabric such as certain types of masks, scarves, neck gaiters, or bandannas may not be as effective for blocking droplets that come out when speaking, coughing, or sneezing and should not be used unless there are no alternatives.
  • A face covering must cover the nose and mouth completely. The covering should not be overly tight or restrictive and should feel comfortable to wear.
  • Any masks that incorporate a valve that is designed to facilitate easy exhaling, mesh masks, or masks with openings, holes, visible gaps in the design or material, or vents are not sufficient face coverings because they allow droplets to be released from the mask.
  • No children or spectators is allowed inside the facilities.

 

Eligibility

  • Players may not compete in more than one Park & Rec. women’s or men’s league team.
  • Players must be at least 18 years old or out of high school. A senior must be done with their volleyball season to be eligible

 

Refunds/Cancellation

Refund, Cancellation Request must be made in writing and will be honored in the following manner:

 

    • Leagues - No refunds will be issued for leagues once schedules have been made.
    • Refund/Cancellations received 14 business days prior to program/activity start date to receive a 100% refund less $5 administrative fee.
    • Cancellations/changes received 7-13 business days prior to program/activity start date are eligible for a 75% refund less $5 administrative fee.
    • Cancellations/Changes made less than seven business 7 days prior to start dates are eligible for a 50% refund less a $5 administration fee.
    • Approved Refunds will be issued within three (3) to four (4) weeks once written request has been received, credit card purchases will be refunded back to the card.

 

Rosters

  • Due on or before the third game. You may turn them in to the gym supervisor, drop them off at the Park Rec office, or the City Hall drop box.
  • Late rosters will result in at least a one match forfeit and no further matches being played by that team until the roster is turned in and the opposing team receives wins by forfeit.
  • You may make additions/ deletions to your roster until the start of your sixth game by coming to the Park Rec office to add their name or emailing their information to pmenton@ci.winona.mn.us
  • Only individuals listed on your league roster will be allowed to participate.
  • Roster Limit: 12 players per team.

 

 

League Format

  • Regular Season: each team will play a 10 game season.
  • Playoffs: single-elimination playoff will take place the week(s) after the regular season ends
  • Net Height: Men-7’ 11 5/8”, Women’s 7’ 4 1/8”.
  • Standings: Based on winning percentage
  • Tie Breaker Procedure
    1. Head to Head/ Record against tied teams (if more than one team is tied)
    2. Point differential between tied teams
    3. Least points allowed between tied teams
    4. Least points allowed including all games played
    5. Coin flip

 

Match Format

  • A match consists of 3 sets played to 25 points, win by 2, with a 27-point cap. Rally scoring.
  • All three games will be played each match, regardless of whether one team wins the first two. Each game counts as one point in the standings.
  • A coin flip will determine the serving and receiving team for the first and third games. The winner shall choose either to serve or receive.
  • Time Limit: A match consists of 3 games or 55 minutes whichever comes first.  Meaning, in the 3rd game when 55 minutes of play has elapsed, the winner is determined as soon as one team has a two-point advantage or a 27-point cap (27-25).  No time outs can be used after 50 minutes have elapsed, due to teams stalling.
  • Warmups: three minutes will be allowed for pre-game warm ups for the first game of the night. The next games will start immediately following the preceding game.
  • You must field at least 4 players by game time or you will forfeit your first game. NO GRACE PERIOD - If your team fails to produce four players by 5 minutes after game time, you will forfeit the second game, and if your team cannot field four players by 10 minutes after game time, you will forfeit the third game.
  • Note: No penalty (point/side out) will be given for having less than six players.
  • Time Outs: Each team is limited to two 60 second time-outs per game.  Requests for additional time-outs shall be denied and the requesting team penalized.

 

Playing Rules

  • Serving: The receiving team rotates one position on their first serve.
  • Let Serve: The let serve shall be allowed.
  • You may not block the serve.
  • Multiple Contacts: Multiple Contacts are more than one contact by a player during one attempt to play the ball.  Multiple contacts are permitted only when the first ball over the net rebounds from one part of the players body to one or more other legal parts in one attempt to block or on any first team hit, whether or not the ball is touched by the block.
  • Centerline: A player may touch the floor across the centerline with one or both feet/hands provided a part of the foot/feet or hand (s) remains on or above the centerline. Contacting the floor across the centerline with any other part of the body is illegal. 
  • Net Play: Contact with the net by a player it is not a foul, unless it interferes with the play.  A player that is not directly involved in the play may brush the net without being whistled.  A player interferes with the opponent’s play by touching the top band of the net or the top part of the antenna during the action of playing the ball, or taking support from the net simultaneously with playing the ball, or creating an advantage over the opponent, or making actions which hinder an opponent’s legitimate attempt to play the ball.  Players may touch the post, ropes, or any other objects outside the antennae, including the net itself, provided that it does not interfere with play. Reminder:  Hair touching the net is not illegal. 
    • There are few instances where contacting the net does not interfere with the play or create advantage over opponents—if you’re in the net expect to be whistled!
  • Feet can be used to play the ball.
  • Overhangs (i.e. basketball hoops) are considered part of the ceiling and ruled accordingly:
    • Playable if a ball hits the ceiling on your own team’s side, comes down on your side, and is not the third hit.
    • If the ball hits the ceiling on your side and lands on the other team’s court à
  • You are not allowed to play the ball off the curtain or any walls.
  • Substitutions: Unlimited substitutions are allowed. Players may substitute player for player, position for position, or from front line and/or backline (but must be the same spot)

 

Playoffs

  • Single Elimination
  • Best 2 of 3 games to 25 (cap 27), no time limit
  • Only rostered players are eligible

 

Game Protests

  • Judgment calls may not be protested.
  • Game protests must be filed with opposing team’s manager and official at time of infraction.
  • Protests regarding eligibility can be filed before, during or up to 24 hours after the match. The use of ineligible players will result in automatic game(s) or match forfeits. 

 

Player Conduct

  • Any player or manager ejected from a contest means an ejection for the match they are in plus the next match. 2nd offense results in player's ejection for rest of the year plus a one-year suspension.
  • No food or drinks allowed in the gym (water is ok).
  • There will be no smoking or drinking inside the buildings or outside on either property.

 

Facilities

  • Any children present at St. Stan’s gym must be supervised by an adult (children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult who is not participating in the match). Children must remain in the gym, not disrupt gameplay, and will not be allowed to roam the hallways or go behind the stage (or we could lose our St. Stan’s privileges). Staff will give teams one warning on this matter, then the child/parent could be asked to leave the match. The ERC is currently closed for children and spectators.
  • Children at the ERC must be 6 years or older to be dropped off unsupervised.  The ERC will only be open until 7 p.m. No kids in game room after 7:00, only in the gym to watch games. The ERC is currently closed to children and spectators.

 

Cancellations/ Rescheduled Games

  • Weather cancellation policy: Park Rec will cancel league whenever the school district does a snow day or early release; if school is not in session or conditions deteriorate in the evening, Park Rec could still decide to cancel.
  • Cancellation line: 507-457-8220. Will be updated at 4pm with weather related cancellations, snow/ icy roads (any other reason for cancellation, I would get a hold of team managers)
  • We will not reschedule because one team does not have enough players. As a courtesy, if your team needs to forfeit please contact our office so we can get in touch with the other team and the official.

 

Miscellaneous 

  • If your team advances to State, players must wear numbered jerseys of the same color.
  • No wearing of hats, jewelry, watches, etc. Wedding rings may be left on but must be taped

 

Infectious Disease Control Rule

 

A player who is bleeding or who has blood on his/her uniform shall be prohibited from participating further in the game until 1) bleeding has stopped; 2) injury is covered; 3) uniform changed or disinfected with acceptable disinfectant*; 4) competition area and equipment disinfected with acceptable disinfectant*. If treatment can be administered within three minutes, the individual may still play.