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Rules & Regulations of the Game
INDOOR
PLEASE NOTE: Firstly, be aware that you participate in this game at your own risk. Management accepts no responsibility in relation to any injuries sustained by any player or their guests or children whilst at the centre.
THE GAME
Indoor Beach Volleyball (IBV) is a game played by two teams on a sand covered volleyball court surrounded by netting, where the ball is played rebound off the nets, with NO outs, therefore the ball is live at all times. The ball may be hit with any part of the body above the waist, but each side is limited to three consecutive hits only. Teams can only score a point off their own serve (Side-out rule). The game is controlled by a determined time frame (2 x 13 minute halves) per game. The team with the highest score at the end of that time is deemed the winner. If both teams finish on the same score at the end of the designated time, a draw will result.
OFFICIALS
The game is controlled by an umpire who keeps score and keeps track of the time. In any sport, there are close calls where players will disagree, but the umpire's decision is always final. Any arguing with or abuse directed at the umpire will not be tolerated, and can result in a point reduction or a send off at the umpire's discretion.
TEAMS
A team consists of between four and six players (or unless specific dedicated comp eg. 2 or 3-a-side). In the case of mixed teams, there must not be any more than three males on the court for each team at one time. Substitutions are only allowed during half time.
SERVING
The ball must be served within a one metre square of the right corner of the rear net. Ball can be served over or under arm. The ball must be tossed in the air or released before being served. The ball must not have contact with any net whilst being served. All players must serve. Players are to rotate clockwise on winning the serve. Ball must be set at least once on a serve before being returned over the centre net.
REACHING
A player may only reach over the net when defending or blocking the ball. If the umpire deems a player has reached over the net during an attacking shot, the player will be fouled at the umpire's discretion. If the ball touches a player's hand or arm during a blocking action, it is NOT counted as a hit.
CENTRE NET
Any contact with the centre net by a player when defending or attacking at the centre net will result in a foul. Any player reaching over the centre net when attacking the ball will be fouled.
SIDE AND TOP NETS
All nets can be used in general play, except when serving, or contact with top net when the ball is returned over the centre net.
GENERAL PLAY
Open hands are permitted in play (for "C" and "D" graded teams only), however if the ball is not played briskly it may result in a carry that will be determined at the umpire's discretion. Any body contact or interference with a player on the opposing team may result in a foul. The ball may hit any part of the body above the waist to be deemed a "legal" hit.
BALL AND NET ABUSE
Any kicking of the ball will be an automatic deduction of two points at the umpire's discretion. Players unnecessarily abusing nets will be sent off.
FOULS
The point or serve is lost when:
The ball touches the ground
Team plays the ball more than three times in succession
The ball touches a player below the waist
A player touches the ball twice consecutively (except on a block or simultaneous contact from a hard driven ball)
A player touches the centre net
The ball touches the top net while being returned over the centre net
A player hits the ball back over the net off a serve
The ball does not pass over the centre net on a serve
The ball hits any net on a serve
The umpire calls a carry, double hit, top net or net touch
A player interferes with an opponent's player
A player intimidates or abuses another player or the umpire
The serve is made from outside the serving area
A player kicks the ball
A player reaches over the net when attacking the ball
FILL-IN PLAYERS
Teams needing fill-ins can only play to a maximum of 5 players, or 4 players if the opposing team are fielding 4 players. Fill-ins players must be of the same or lower grade. Players filling in on the nights they don't normally play must pay for their games. Players must play at least 10 games (5 weeks) or 20% of total games with a team to qualify to play in the finals. No player may play for different graded teams on the same night, ie. you CANNOT be registered and play in 2 or more teams on the same night unless it is a different division.
MINIMUM REQUIRED PLAYERS
A minimum of 3 REGULAR TEAM players is required to receive win points, with a minimum of 4 players to field a team at any one time. If a team has less than 3 regular team players, fill-in players will be required and only bonus points will be allocated to the team's score (win points will be allocated to the opposing team).
FORFEIT FEE
A forfeit fee is payable by any team that fails to give at least 48 hours notice of their intention to forfeit. Notice to forfeit must be given by 4pm two day's before the scheduled game for the team not to incur the forfeit fee. Teams that do not pay forfeit fees will be excluded from the competition until the fee has been paid. The forfeit fees are as follows:
· For men's, ladies and mixed indoor teams, the forfeit fee is $50
· For Monday night 3-a-side indoor teams, the forfeit fee is $25
· For outdoor 2-a-side teams, the forfeit fee is $25
3-A-SIDE SUPPLIMENTARY RULES
The 3-a-side rules encompass all the rules listed above, with the following exceptions:
· No tipping over the centre net. The ball must be struck open handed, with a fist or with knuckles.
· No setting over the centre net, except if the ball travels more than half way up the opponent’s court space.
OUTDOOR
THE OUTDOOR RULES WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE FEDERATION INTERNATIONAL DE VOLLEYBALL (FIVB) OFFICIAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL RULES AS REVISED AT SEPTEMBER 2001.
A COPY OF THESE RULES IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
PLAYERS IN THE SOCIAL COMPS WILL BE GIVEN A DEGREE OF LENIENCY, BUT THE BASIC RULES WILL STILL APPLY.
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