Girls Volleyball Rules and Regulations
- League to follow VHSL rules. ***Rally Rules (see below)
- The best 2 out of 3 matches determine the match winner. First team to 20 wins (must be by 2 points) Match 3 to 15 (win by 2).
- ***Rally Rules: 3 games
- Game 1 & 2 play to 20 win by 2 points
- Game 3 play to 15 win by 2 points
- Only a coach can question an officials ruling
- If there are six players, then we must play with the numbers present
- If the ball hits top of net then goes over on serve/volley it is a good ball.
- We will allow free substitution in order to get everyone ample play time. I do request that you NOT take advantage and substitute around your serve, sub after player has served. Use the free substitution to get players ample play time only.
- Please respect our officials. Should you have concerns regarding our officials, please call me. DO NOT challenge the officials. Accept the call.
- Time Limit on serve – B League – 8 seconds .................A League – 5 seconds
- The player serving can not catch ball when serving. Ball must hit floor and only one hit per rotation.
- B – League serve line 10 ft. from court layout (tape line will identify)
- A – League – assist serve line 7 ft. from court layout (tape line will identify)
- A League assist line – must be in front of regulation line if using the assist line
- If a foot touches serve line this is a violation
- 3 time outs per game – 60 seconds each
- The ball hits the net antenna – out of play
- DO NOT take game ball to huddle
- Players are required to wear same color shirt ............ Shirts must be tucked in.
- NO PRACTICE – NO PLAY. You as a player have made the commitment to the girls youth volleyball program. When you are absent, you will let your team down as both a player and team morale.
- NO FOOD IN GYM AREA. No glass or metal containers permitted in gym area. Plastic containers with lids are permitted. Dispose of properly when container is empty.
- No jewelry, no plastic or metal clips in hair.
- Coaches and players are expected to conduct themselves in a very sportsmanlike manner. We encourage each team to cheer one another on. This league is not about winning or losing.
- No cheering while other team is serving.
- Covington, Alleghany and Clifton Forge Recreation Departments are not responsible for injuries and/or. . .
