Rules & RegulationS

Southeast Co‑Ed Indoor Volleyball — Rules & Regulations

Rules have been adapted for simplicity and condensed and are based on Volleyball Canada 2024-2025 Rules & Regulations.

Teams will only call fouls committed by their own players. Players will not call fouls against their opponents. If there is a dispute, re-serve the play. Captains should contact a league coordinator for clarification of rules after the match is completed.

All players will conduct themselves in a polite and sportsmanlike manner. Individuals who do not abide by these criteria will be removed from the league.

We encourage all participants to have fun, but alcohol and other controlled substances are never allowed on or to be consumed at any of the facilities, including the grounds we rent for volleyball. Any player found to be under the influence of alcohol or any other controlled substances will not be permitted to participate in the game and will be asked to leave. Noncompliance may result in ejection and/or permanent ban from the league. Volleyball captains, officials and players are responsible for reporting such incidents.

Indoor Co-Ed Rules

1) Players/Roster

A roster of at least 6 players is required to begin the season. Subs must be listed on each team’s roster. New players/subs can be added at any time during the season. Rosters are maintained in the TeamLinkt App.

a. Substitutions

• Subs from lower tiers may sub for higher tiers without any limitations.
• Subs from higher tiers may not sub for lower tiers.
• Subs may only play for 1 team from each division.
• Subs must play 2 full games to be eligible to play in playoffs.
• Subs must be listed in the Team roster on the app in order for the league to verify eligibility. (Or emailed with game dates to southeastcoed@gmail.com)

b. Libero Rules
A Libero is allowed to replace any player in a back-row position. The libero must be identified on the roster at the start of the game and be obviously identifiable on the court by a manner of dress (different color jersey/shirt). Captains must identify the libero to the opposing captain prior to the start of the game, or the start of the set. (Libero may be redesignated each set).

• He/she is restricted to perform as a back-row player and is not allowed to complete an attack hit from anywhere (including playing court and free zone) if at the moment of the contact, the ball is entirely higher than the top of the net.
• He/she may not serve, block, or attempt to block.
• The Libero cannot set an attack from in front of the attack line with an overhand finger pass/movement. (Bumping is permitted)

c. Teams may play with five (5) players, but all efforts will be made to field a full team of 6 at every game.

d. Ineligible Players

Players must be 16 years of age or older and may not play in Tier 1-2 of any Winnipeg League, Club, or College/University team. Priority will be given to teams with players residing in the South-East.

• Exception: Intermediate level Beach registration is open to all players 16+. In the event of over-registration, priority will be given to teams who do not have any current year's Club/University/College players.

2) Attire

Appropriate gym-wear is required, including non-marking shoes. Please remove jewelry that may be a safety concern to yourself and others. Uniform jerseys/shirts are encouraged, but not required.

3) Points/Scoring

• Best of five games determine a win. In the event of time limitations where only 4 sets are played, in the event of a tie, points will determine the win.
• Games will end upon time allocated, no exceptions. Points are given for games won as well as match scores.
• Games 1-4 of each match are to 25 points, must win by 2 with a cap of 27pts.
• Game 5 is to 15 pts and must be won by 2 points, with a cap of 17.
• Signed game sheets with roster and scores must be kept by the home team and entered via the app within 48 hours of the game. Game sheets must be emailed to the league within 48 hours.

4) Calling the Play

• Participants and spectators must behave respectfully in the spirit of FAIR PLAY toward the players, team-mates, spectators and school employees.
• Rude conduct will be described as action contrary to good manners or moral principles, or any action expressing contempt.
• Offensive conduct, the use of defamatory or insulting words or gestures, or destruction of property will result in immediate and permanent ejection from the league and possible criminal charges.
• We operate on an honour system. All players are expected to understand the rules and call your mistakes.
• If there is a concern, team reps should take a time-out and discuss.
• Fair play is held to the highest standard.
• Teams who do not call their own fouls will be considered unsportsmanlike and may be ejected after three (3) complaints.

5) Complaints

• If your team has a complaint regarding the conduct of another team, captains must observe a waiting period of 48 hours prior to submitting a letter of complaint to the league.
• Upon receipt of THREE (3) complaints, the offending team may be ejected for the remainder of the season and may result in permanent ejection from the league.
• All complaint details will be reviewed by league coordinator and Board of Directors (with the exception of any individuals involved in the complaint) for decision-making.

6) Cancellations

• Cancellations will be notified via the TeamLinkt App (due to weather emergencies only).
• If your team cannot make a scheduled game, it will be considered a forfeit and subject to penalty fees.
• Please contact the league by 4pm of the day of the game as well as the other team directly via TeamLinkt.

7) Venues

• It is extremely important that gyms are left in clean order.
• Please observe the rules of each venue.
• Please remove outdoor shoes at the door, and wear clean, non-marking gym shoes only in the gym. (Keep floors free of dirt/sand, spectators included!)
• Spectators/children should be respectful, non disruptive to the game, remain in the gym and not wander the halls or access equipment rooms etc.
• Please clean up all garbage, water bottles etc.
• Repeated complaints could result in ejection from the league.

8) Playoffs

•  All teams make the playoffs.
• Subs must have played two full games to be eligible for playoffs.
• Playoffs generally follow a 3 week schedule, full consolation single elimination. Subject to change.

9) Home Team (is responsible for)

• Setup and take-down
• Verifying net height
• Providing the game ball
• Filling out the game sheet
• Initiating game start
• Coin toss (first and fifth)
• Scorekeeping
• Obtaining signatures
• Ensuring proper equipment return/storage
• Tidiness of venue
• Online scores
• Sending in game sheets.

10) General Rules

a. Net Contact — Contact with the net (except for hair) in any way constitutes loss of point.
b. Opponent Airspace — Playing the ball in the opponent’s air space during their possession is not permitted except for following through a legal block or an attack. Contact cannot be initiated in the opponent's airspace. A player may only cross above the net during defense of a return or legal follow-through movement where initial contact is on the player's own court.
c. Centre Line — Crossing the centre line is not a fault provided it does not interfere with another player, the net, or the ball in play.
d. Serving — The serving team must call the serve into play to ensure the receiving team is prepared. Failure may result in loss of serve and points.
e. Touches — No more than three touches before returning the ball; a block at the net is NOT considered a touch. Blocking a serve is illegal. Served ball may not be blocked or spiked directly back over the net.
f. Ball In/Out — Ball is “IN” if it touches the court lines.
g. Minimum Players — Teams must make every effort to have 6 players. Games may be played with 5 without penalty. Less than 5 = forfeit ($20 fee). Scrimmages may be played with 4.
h. Delay of Game — 15 minutes per game for delay; every 15 min interval = 1 game forfeit.
i. Subs — Subs/additional players may rotate into serve position or after, all players must serve except libero.
j. Ball Contact — Balls must be hit cleanly. No scooping, double hits, or carrying.

11) Co-Ed Variations — Indoor

a. Team Composition

• Maximum of 3 men and minimum of 2 women on court at all times.
• Teams not meeting minimum or exceeding maximum = automatic loss & penalty fees.
• Scrimmage games (for fun) may be played with 4 players. Game is still a loss and subject to penalty fees.

b. Male Attack Restrictions

• Male players may only jump in front of the attack line for plays directing the ball upward (tips, sets, roll shots).
• Power tips and hard hits downward may only be performed while if jumping behind the attack line (no touch to the line).
• All attack methods allowed if at least one foot remains on the ground.

c. Blocking Variations

• Two men may not block a female player side-by-side in any blocking combination.
• Jump blocks performed by male players must be defensive in nature. Limited natural downward arm follow-through is permitted; however, intentionally changing or redirecting the ball direction or speed into a downward or attacking trajectory constitutes an attack and is illegal.

d. Other

• Any attack play must include a woman in the play, with the exception of an attack on the first touch of the ball.
• ​Women’s net height is used (2.24m)
• Starting Positions — Alternating men/women required.​​​​​​​

Submitting your registration form and payment is confirmation that you have read and agreed to abide by all the rules and regulations for our games. It is also your commitment to respect all players, spectators, and property.

failure to do so may result in ejection from the league.
Let's keep things fun, fair, and friendly on the courts!
Thanks for being part of our league!

If you would like to be registered as a sub/free agent for the League, email southeastcoed@gmail.com.
If you are in need of a sub, contact the league for registered sub names/contact info. 

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