Leagues

LEAGUE FORMAT

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COMPETITION FORMAT
All matches will be 2 out of 3. The first two games will be rally point to 25 (Cap 27). Game 3, if needed, will be to 15 points (No Cap). Each team will play a minimum of 7 matches during league.

TIEBREAKER RULES

If 2 teams tie with the same pool-play record, the tiebreaker will be head-to-head competition.

If 3 teams tie with the same pool-play record here is hierarchy of tiebreakers:

1. The winning percentages of total games played are compared. (i.e.,5-3 would be first seed, 4-3 would be second seed, and 4-4 would be 3rd seed.) If all three teams had the same winning percentage, the #2 tiebreaker will be used.

2. The most favorable point differential in ALL games played will be compared.

If all three teams had the same point differential, the #3 tiebreaker will be used.

3. Blind draw to determine the highest-seeded team.

Important: If at any time during the #1, #2, or #3 tiebreakers, one team sets itself apart from the other two, the tie between the remaining two teams will be broken by the results of their head-tohead match.

 

RULES

USA Volleyball Rules will apply to all matches with the following clarifications:

1. Players may not, at any time during play, step on an adjacent court or cross the extension of the sidelines of the adjacent court.

2. Unsportsmanlike conduct will NOT be tolerated at any  time. Officials will be using yellow and red cards. (Red card could possibly couse removal from the league)
3. No coolers, drinks, or food will be allowed on the gym floor at any site. Water in plastic bottles may be brought to the team bench area only. Players, coaches, and parents found violating this rule will be asked to remove the food and drinks from the gym floor.

4. The first match of each round will not start before the indicated time on the schedule, with the exception being round 3, the officials are authorized to start early if both teams are present and agree to the early start.
5. A 10-minute warm up will be used for all matches. During the warm up, both teams get the net by themselves for 4 minutes.Shared serving for 2-minutes.The serving team will have the court first. Teams need to bring their own volleyballs for warm ups.
6. The away team for the match will call the coin toss for the first set and, if necessary, the other team will call the toss for the third set. When boys teams play adult teams, the boys team will call the coin toss for the first set and, if necessary, the other team will call the toss for the third set.

7. The ball may be played off any part of the body as long as it is not carried.

8. Teams not having 5 players when called to the end line at the beginning of a match will forfeit the first set after one minute. The team will forfeit the next set and match if they do not have 5 players within ten minutes after forfeiting the first set. Loss of serve will be awarded to the empty spot if started with 5 players.
9. Protests; Only rule interpretations can be protested, not judgment calls made by the officials.

(A protest must be filed at the time of the infraction and settled before the set continues. A committee of the First Referee and the two non-playing coaches/captains from the league will resolve the protest. The three members of the committee will vote to deny or uphold the protest; their decision is final.)

10. The Libero position may be used. Teams will be allowed 12 team substitutions. (USAV rule 11.2.1)

11. Using illegal playeres on a team can and will result in league DISQUALIFICATION without reinbursement.
12. Players need to sign-in before each match. Officials will collect signatures before start of matches.
13. Players must play at least 4 matches to be allowed to play in the play-offs.
14. Any questions or concerns, please see league director.