BISD Wellness

RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL RULES

PLAYER RULES

  1. Only BISD employees are allowed to participate in BISD Wellness programs. Student teachers, substitutes, UTB students, spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, fiancées, and/or retired employees will not be allowed to participate.
  2. Each player must have a release of liability and indemnification statement form signed and turned into the Wellness Department prior to start of season. If the form is not signed and turned in the team member will not be allowed to play.
  3. Each School/Department can have more than one team.
  4. Each player can only play on one team.
  5. If team is disqualified, team members are not allowed to join another team during the season.
  6. A minimum of 12 players per team roster is required. This is to prevent forfeits.
  7. Team rosters must be turned in to the Wellness Coordinator before games begin. Please type or print rosters.
  8. Please remove all jewelry prior to the game, this is a safety issue.
  9. Only tennis shoes and workout attire are allowed on the gym floor. No Jeans.

SPECTATOR RULES

  1. Spectators will be allowed to watch the games but must remain seated at all times.
  2. Children may not be playing or running around the gym while the games are in play. They must be seated. This is to prevent accidents. Children are not allowed in the cardio or weight room.
  3. Please bring your children a book or laptop instead of balls or toys.
  4. BISD Wellness Center is not liable for any injuries that might occur to unseated and unsupervised children before, during or after league games.
  5. BISD Wellness Coordinator reserves the right to dismiss any person who does not comply with spectator rules.
  6. Your spouses are welcomed to use the cardio and weight room as long as they fill out a waiver/registration form.

SPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT

  1. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. No profanity.
  2. For the 2nd offense the player will be ejected from the game and dismissed for the remainder of the season.
  3. If any disagreements arise during a game, team captains should take the initiative to resolve the problem.
  4. To avoid disagreements, each team should try to provide a linesman and scorekeeper.

GAME RULES

  1. All games will be played at the BISD Wellness Gym.
  2. All players must arrive at the gym 10-15 minutes before a scheduled game. Failure to show up on time will be considered a forfeit. Being late takes away from playing time.
  3. Changes to the game schedule will be made if needed by Wellness Coordinator.
  4. If a team is unable to show up for a game please call the Wellness Coordinator as soon as possible, failure to notify the Wellness office will cause your team to be out of the tournament. NO CALL, NO EMAIL, NO SHOW = NO TOURNAMENT. (calling 30 minutes before a game constitutes as a no show, must be at least a day’s notice)
  5. A team must consist of 6 players on the court, 3 female and 3 male. You can start with 5 players, 3 female and 2 males or 3 males and 2 female or 4 female and 2 male only for the practice games only. Any other design will constitute a forfeit. DURING TOURNAMENT GAMES YOU MUST HAVE 3 MALES AND 3 FEMALES. NO EXCEPTIONS!
  6. The team captain is the only one allowed to call the flip of the coin. They are the only ones allowed to discuss with a referee, wellness coordinator or other team captain on a questionable call.
  7. The team captain is responsible for informing each team member of all the recreational rules.
  8. Two 1-minute time outs will be allowed per match and can only be called by the team captain.
  9. If a person on your team roster has not played 3 or more games they will not be allowed to play in the tournament.
  10. If you cancel 2 or your practice games you will not be allowed to participate in the tournament.

SERVES

  1. Must be made behind the yellow line. The line cannot be stepped on or crossed. If it is crossed or stepped on, it is considered a side out.
  2. If the ball hits and crosses the net on a serve it is good.
  3. Serves cannot be blocked.

ROTATION

  1. All players must rotate one position clockwise each time the ball comes into your team’s possession.
  2. Players must play all 6 positions (left back, center back, right back, right front, center front, and left front)
  3. No other rotation setup can be used. This is to avoid confusion with the other teams.
  4. If improper rotation is used, this will constitute in a side out and other team will gain the serve.

GAME

  1. The ball can only be hit with the arms or forearms. If it hits other parts of your body it is considered a side out.
  2. The ball can only be hit 3 times on each side. The 3rd hit must be crossed.
  3. A female must be included in every play unless the ball is crossed on the first hit.
  4. If the ball lands on the YELLOW boundary service line it is considered in.
  5. A block is a tip and is not considered as one hit. Players have 3 more hits.
  6. If the ball hits the ceiling and comes down on the same side of the team that hit the ball, play may continue. If the ball hits the ceiling and falls on the opposing side it is considered a dead ball or a side out.
  7. Substitutions can be made during a match at the discretion of the team captain. Please let the other team know to avoid confusion.
  8. If the ball hits any of the poles or backboard while in play it will constitute as a side out.
  9. It is a foul for a player to touch the net, reach under the net and step over the center line. It will be a side out for that team.
  10. Spiking is not allowed. Overhand serves are allowed.
  11. Carrying or lifting the ball is not allowed. Using an open palm to stop the ball and push it upward or forward is a carry. A player cannot catch the volleyball with both hands and quickly toss it in a forward direction across the net.
  12. Down balling is allowed. A down ball is hitting the ball with an open hand, palm side, while feet are still planted on the floor.
  13. Dinking is allowed. A dink is a soft hit with the fist or with the pads of the fingers. The ball will fall softbaly onto the other side of the court.
  14. A complete game will be declared when one team reaches 25. A team must win by 2 points if you’re at a tie. 2 out of 3 games must be won to win the match. If a 3rd game is needed to determine the winner the deciding game will play to 15 pts.

If you should have any questions or concerns please contact the Wellness Coordinator – Anisa Ramirez at 698-0194 or 698-0073.