The 2008-2009 season starts October 1^st! Keep posted to the website for further information!

RULES

      1.  Games Played – Teams will play 2 games each night.  They are 3 matches in each game. Matches are worth one point each. 

2. Scoring - The first two matches are to 25 rally points and third is to15 rally points.  Capped at 27 and 17.  (Ahead of the third game, if both teams agree and have time to play to 25 rally points they may).

3.  Let Serve Rule – It is in effect.

4. Minimum Number of Players - Teams are permitted to play with only 5 players, however 5 players is the minimum with or without injury.

5. Injuries – Should a player be injured during play, that team is allowed to continue without default, providing 5 players remain.  There is no need for maintaining a ghost position.

6. Substitutions – Unlimited substitutions are allowed, however, once ‘pairs’ are established they can not be broken.

7. Libero – the use of a libero is left up to the teams, however the following rules apply.  Teams must identify the libero prior to each set; this cannot be changed during a set, but can be switched between sets in a match.

8. Service Toss – Only One service toss is allowed.

9. * Courtesy Rule- When playoffs approach, be courteous of keeping your regular team members and not stacking your team.  Try to have a player participate in at least 4 regular games before playing in the playoffs.  We do understand that things come up and it may leave your team in a tight spot, but try and be courteous of the other teams that have been playing all year.

 10.* Unsportsmanlike conduct (2 strike rule) – Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated.  If this behavior is occurring, please inform your division rep ASAP. They will then get in contact with the President and a warning will be issued based on a committee decision.  If this behavior occurs again, inform your division rep of the matter and a committee meeting will be organized to decide what action needs to be taken. One warning and a 5 point deduction will occur and if there is a second warning team/individual will be asked to leave the league. 

Ladies, please be considerate of others, we are all grown ups!

11. Please use regular size volleyballs. 

Here is a list of the gyms we and any additional information your team may need:

Rules for all gyms

• Please respect the property
• Please clean up after yourself
• Please be ready to go when your games start
• Please be courteous to all staff members at the facilities

   Additional Information

• Volleyball will not be cancelled unless the roads are closed.  If it is cancelled an email will be sent out and we will phone the team contact.
• If a team chooses to cancel – they forfeit their matches.
• If two teams choose to cancel due to roads, they can either set up gym time on their own time and cost, or choose to spilt the points 1 and 1 and leave the third.
• Please enter the scores on the website within 48 hours. 
• If you are looking for players, or a team to play on please check the website under looking to play.
• *Registration will only be accepted when both the fee and registration form are handed in together. This year’s registration fee is $700.00
• Certified Cheque, Cash or Money Orders only.
• If a team is not ready to play with 5 players, 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, they forfeit that match. If their 5th player shows up for the remaining matches, the games go on as normal.
• At Christmas all Divisions will be looked at and if changes need to be made, they will be done at this time.
• *When choosing your 2 team contacts, please keep in mind to choose someone who can check their email regularly and who can input score on a regular basis.  If there are changes, your division rep will contact your team contact(s) by an email/phone call or both.  It is then your team contacts job to ensure they are checking their messages and informing their team, as well to inform their rep that they have received the message.

• *Entering Scores- Winning teams will be responsible for entering scores. Team contacts have 24 hours to input their scores.  If scores are not entered, the website manager will consider the games a loss and the losing team in have 24 hours to request the points.  If no team enters or requests the points no points will be rewarded to either teams.

 When playing games ensure that your team is playing by the rules!  If you carry the ball, touch the net, etc… please play an honest game and admit the fault.  If there is a call being stated in regards to these rules, please re-serve the ball and continue the game.

• To help avoid confusion and to resolve problems faster, make sure that you are directing your questions to the right person. If you are experiencing website difficulties contact the website manager, ALL OTHER CONCERNS, please contact your division rep.

 Thank you to everyone who is volunteering this year… your help is greatly appreciated. Without your help this league would not be possible!                                                                                                         

DIRECTIONS FOR GYMS

SPRINGBROOK

Trinidad Training Center

3216A-22^nd St.

Sprinbrook, AB

Wednesday evenings from 6:00-10:00 PM

*Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM* (possibly 6:00-10:00 for make-up games)

Please note that every Monday, four teams will be required to play rather than on the Wednesday. This is due to the large number of teams and the even larger lack of gyms.

1)     Head South on Taylor Drive towards Penhold for approx. 10 minutes

2)     Turn West into Springbrook

3)     Head past the residential development and turn Right after the ball diamonds

4)     Take your next right and Trinidad Training Center is on your Left side

5)     Use South facing doors

Ø      Staff sets up and takes down the nets for us.

SYLVAN LAKE

Mother Theresa (MT), Fox Run(FR), and Sylvan Shared Gym (SG)

2 Falcon Ridge Drive

Sylvan Lake, AB

Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM

1)     Head West on 67^th Street towards Sylvan Lake (Highway 11)

2)     Take your second entrance into Sylvan Lake where there is no lights (the one after the Highway 20 turn)

3)     Turn Left after the Mac’s Store

4)     Go straight through the 3 way stop

5)     Turn Right at the next stop sign

6)     Turn Left onto Falcon Ridge Drive (at the stop sign)

7)     The school is on your left hand side

Ø      There are three gyms in this facility so please watch the schedule for you appropriate gym code.

Ø      There is a staff member from the Town of Sylvan Lake present, so please approach them with any questions.

Ø      You are in charge of setting up the nets, and taking down the nets.

GLENDALE

6375-77^th St.

Red Deer, AB

Wednesday  evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM

1)     From Taylor Drive and turn east onto 75^th Street

2)     Turn North at the Stop Sign

3)     Turn east again towards the school

4)     Use the West facing doors

Ø      You are in charge of setting up and taking down the nets.

CAMILLE

5530-42A Ave

Red Deer, AB

Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:30 PM

1)     From Gaetz Ave, turn east onto 55^th Street

2)     Turn north onto 43A Ave

3)     Take your next left into the parking lot

4)     Use the South facing doors

Ø      You are in charge of setting up and taking down the nets.

CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

5121-48^th Ave

Red Deer, AB

Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM

1)     From Gaetz Ave, turn  East onto 49^th Street

2)     Turn North onto 48^th Ave

3)     Take your next two rights into the parking lot

4)     Use the North facing doors

Ø      You are responsible for setting up and taking down nets.

*A supervisor will be present during games at this gym. The doors will lock at 7 for safety reasons but the supervisor will be at the doorway to let in players/spectators*