Rules

1.Participants must be minimum of 16 years of age.
2.All participants must read, sign, and submit the waiver form before playing, or your team will be subject to default.
3.Teams must be comprised of 6 to 8 players; six players must be on the court, and a minimum of 2 women.
4.Normal overhand and underhand serves are permitted.
5.Server must serve from behind the restraining line until after contact.
6.Served balls may graze the net and drop to the other side for a point.
7.Serves cannot be blocked.
8.Points are awarded on every serve (i.e. rally points).
9.After five consecutive points, the serving team must rotate to the next server.
10.Players shall rotate in clockwise manner.
11.Any part of your body may be used to keep the ball in play.
12.A ball touching a boundary line will be considered in bounds.
13.Maximum of three hits per side.
14.Player may not hit the ball twice in succession (a block in not considered a hit).
15.Ball may be played off the net during a volley.
16.If two or more players contact the ball simultaneously, it is considered one hit and none of the players involved may participate in the next play.
17.Carrying, palming, throwing the ball will not be permitted.
18.Spiking is not permitted.
19.Each game will last 15 minutes. The game will also end when the first team reaches 25 points or with a difference of 2 points maximum 27 points.
20.The end of the game will be announced by a horn or by the referee's whistle. If the ball is in play at that time, finish the play.
21.The score of each game will be reported to the scoring table by the referees after each game.
22.Game results will be tabulated as follows:

Loss = 0 points
Tie = 1 point

Win = 2 points
23.Volleyball Canada rules will apply in conjunction with the modifications and exceptions noted above. Any questions regarding these rules should be directed to the scoring table.
24.All games will be provided with referees.
25.Every team is guaranteed a minimum of four games.
26.HAVE FUN!

Play-Offs

The intent of the SPIKE FOR LIFE volleyball tournament is for everyone to have lots of fun. In that spirit, we have maximized the number of games played and opted for shorter playoffs. The top 4 teams in each division will advance to playoffs.

Disputes

Please keep in mind that this is a fun tournament for charity and we have tried to keep the rules simple. Should a dispute arise the referee has the last say. Players should show respect by not disputing their call. You will not be permitted additional playing time because of a dispute.