Skidmore College IM Power Volleyball Rules |
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STARTING THE GAME: Teams will be made up of 4 players. The requirements are at least one female player on the court. No requirements for the number of varsity players. Roster limit is 7 players. You must have 3 players to start/continue a game. A 10 minute grace period will be given before a game is called as a forfeit. After two forfeits, the team will be disqualified from further league play. A coin will be tossed and the winner will choose serve or court. At the beginning of the second game, the team that did not serve the first game will serve. If a third game is needed, the winner of the original coin toss will choose again. | |
EQUIPMENT: Game balls will be provided by the Intramural Department. The first team listed will wear light colored t-shirts. The second team listed will wear dark colored T-shirts. (i.e. 1 v 2 -team one would be in lights and team two would be in darks). Proper shoes are required. No jogging or black soled shoes, cleats or street shoes are permitted. All jewelry must be removed before start of game. | |
PLAYING TIME: A match consists of the best 2 of 3 games. The first two games will be rally score to 25 points - win by 2 with no cap (i.e. each play will result in a point scored regardless of who serves). If a third game is necessary, it will be played to 15 points. | |
PLAYING AREA: Matches will be held on the volleyball court in the main gym or, as a back up, the rec gym near the weight room |
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GENERAL
RULES:
THE BALL: POSITION OF THE PLAYERS: SERVICE NET PLAY |
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Conduct: The "Honor System" will be used among the players in place of officials when officials are not present. Only the captains may speak to the commissioner and/or official about a questionable call. The commissioner has the right to throw out a player for any reason the commissioner deems appropriate, including consistent arguing, obscene language, etc. |
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Disqualifications/Forfeits:
If a player is disqualified
for any unsportsperson-like act, he/she will be suspended from league
play until reinstated by the Recreation Sports Department. Any player
suspended from league play will not receive a championship t-shirt should
his/her team win.
Any team with a forfeit will not be eligible for any playoff game regardless of record. Any team with two forfeits will be disqualified from further league play.
Any
disputes should be taken up with the commissioner on site. Any further
discussion should be directed to the Intramural Director immediately following
the game at ext 8350. |