▪     6 players on the court (a default occurs if there are less than 5 players) - a minimum of 2 of the same sex on the court at all times.

▪     The opposing team captain may waive the minimum player requirement AND have the results of the match COUNT towards the standings.  Agreeing that the results of the match COUNT must be made clear at the net prior to the start of play by the Team Captains.  Agreeing to play does not infer that the match counts.  

▪     Each player must sign a waiver before his/her first game. Note : If you add a player to your team throughout the year, that player must sign a waiver before they play, even if it is only for one game.

▪     Should injury occur, a first aid kit (ice packs, band aids and tensors) will be provide in every equipment bag.

▪     The first set of games begin each night at 6:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure that your games start on time.

▪     If a team does not meet the minimum requirement five minutes after the official match start, they will default the first game by a score of 25-0. If the minimum requirement is not met fifteen minutes after the match begins, then they will default both matches.

3. Scoring

▪     You will play 2 games against two teams a night (4 games in total).

▪     Each game are played to 25 points with rally point scoring (ie. a point is scored on every serve) and must be won by 2 points, with a 27 point cap. One point will be awarded for each game won. If teams have the same number of points at the end of the season, the tiebreaker will be awarded to the team with the highest Spirit Score Average.

▪     It is the responsibility of both team captains to submit online the score of the games and spirits score by 5:00pm the following day.

▪     At the end of the last set of games of the night, the two captains are responsible for taking the net down and locking it up.

4. Referees

▪     All games are self officiated (no referees), so teams are required to call their OWN violations, and are expected to be honest and keep a high level of sportsmanship at all times.  If you feel your opponent is not being accountable, your team captain may politely intervene to discuss fouls called or uncalled.  We rely on your spirit of sportsmanship and honesty to keep the matches fun and enjoyable for all. If there is a dispute, please re-serve the point.

5. Play

▪     A player may never block a serve.

▪     A block is not counted as a hit.

▪     No lifting or scooping the ball.

▪     Maximum of 3 hits per side.

▪     If the ball lands on the line it is in.

6. Player Rotations

▪     Rotate new players in before your team starts a new server. In 6's divisions, you must follow the same rotation as in court volleyball - ie. Players must rotate positions (from back right, to back middle, to back left, to front left, to front middle, to front right)

7. Playing the Ball

▪     Players may play the ball off any part of their body, excluding feet.

▪     A player can not touch the net at any time during game (if you touch the net, it is the other teams ball). A player may cross the imaginary center line as long as they don't interfere with the play or get in the way of the opposition. 

9. Serving

▪     Net serves are allowed (the ball is allowed to contact the net on the serve).

▪     A server may serve the ball from anywhere along the baseline.

▪     A maximum of 5 serves per player. After 5 serves, the opposing team is awarded the serve and rotates one position.

10. Weather Conditions

▪     In sunny or windy conditions, where one side of the court offers an advantage, teams will change sides after every 10 points scored.

▪     Games are played rain or shine (but no lightning), cancelled games are not rescheduled. Always show to the game even if it's raining as the weather can change very quickly. At the start of the game the captains are to make the decision if the games are to be cancelled.  If lightning cancels any set of games the rest of the games are canceled for the night.

LIGHTNING POLICY: If thunder is heard within 30 seconds of seeing lightning, games will be postponed. All participants must leave the playing area and seek shelter in a building or an automobile. Never stand under trees, in an open field or under an umbrella.  Games will resume 15 minutes after the thunder and lightning have moved away. If thunder and lightning are still present 15 minutes after, the game will be cancelled and the score counts as it was when the game was stopped. Halfway point of the game must be reached (13 points by one team) in order for the game to count towards the league standings.

▪     Playoff games are played the best two out of three games. The tie-breaker or third game is played to 15 points, but you must win by 2 points with no point cap. In the third game, teams are to switch sides when the first team gets 8 points.  Playoff Eligibility:  Each player must play at least half of the regular season games, in order to be able to play in the playoffs, unless it is cleared with the league convener. This prohibits teams from adding "ringers" to their teams for the playoffs.

▪    Any abuse, whether it be physical, sexual or mental is not acceptable in any manner.  If this kind of abuse is reported, the player or team will receive a verbal warning.  If a second incident occurs the player or team will be asked to leave the league or tournament without refund.   Teams are responsible for other teammates actions, as a teammate, please encourage good sportsmanship at all times.  Perpetual Motion Sports & Entertainment Inc. reserves the right to eject a player or team without a warning and without a refund.  Guelph Beach Volleyball League is a coed-league for everyone to have a great night out, lets keep it that way. Alcohol is not permitted at any game or event, offenders will be asked to leave the league without refund. Playing while intoxicated is prohibited.