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volleyBallers of Exton Events and Recreations (BEER)

 COED 6s Rules


MATCH FORMAT

  • Time permitting: Best of 5 (first 3 to 25,  last two sets to 21)

TEAM REQUIREMENTS (Co-Ed Sixes)

  • Minimum 1 female and maximum 4 males on the court at all times.
  • Only 2 males in the front row may attack. (Lineups with 3 male hitters in the front row are not allowed.)

ROTATIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Machine liberoing is not allowed — all players must rotate through every position.
  • A libero may be used for a back-row player only, but the corresponding front-row player must come off the court during those 3 rotations.

TIME-OUTS

  • 1 time-out per game.

ATTACK & CONTACT RULES

  • If there is more than one contact on a side, a female must touch the ball before a male can legally attack above the net.
  • Any contact of the ball over the plane of the net is considered an attack (whether or not the player leaves their feet)
  • A defensive block does not count as one of the three allowable contacts.
  • The serve may not be blocked or attacked.
  • Serves that hit the net and go over are legal.
  • Open-hand receives are allowed on serve receive and first contact.
  • A player may touch but may not completely cross over the centerline with their foot.

GENERAL RULES

  • USA VOLLEYBALL Rules  apply unless otherwise stated.
  • Official ball: Molten Flistatec or Pro Touch (unless both captains agree otherwise).

REFEREES

  • All games will be refereed.
  • Captains are responsible for recording the results of their game in the Teamlinkt App
  • Our team will monitor all courts during the playoffs and will be available for any and all questions, concerns, or discrepancies that may arise.
  • Honor calls are accepted and appreciated.

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

  • These leagues are set for the BB and A/AA level of play as determined by BEER.
  • If a player is deemed significantly higher than the BB or A/AA level, and it creates a health or safety risk, that player will be asked to remain “grounded.”
    • Grounded = the player will not be allowed to attack the ball above the plane of the net.

SPORTSMANSHIP

  • The purpose of this league is to have fun.
  • Games may become intense, but players are expected to stay competitive while maintaining good sportsmanship.
  • Any behavior deemed unacceptable by staff may result in suspension and/or ejection from the league.

FORFEITS

  • If your team must forfeit, contact management to see if subs are available within the league to cover the match.
  • Subs must be approved by management prior to match start (see Player Eligibility).
  • A team that forfeits will be charged the referee fees for that match.

PLAYOFFS

  • All eligible teams will make the playoffs.
  • The league will be split into Gold and Silver brackets for the final two weeks.
  • Players must have played at least two regular season matches to be playoff eligible.
  • Playoff format:
    • Best of 5 - First 4 sets to 25, 1 set to 15...no cap