Intermediate Rules
OVC Intermediate League Rules and general Information
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- A team must have a minimum of 6 people on the roster
- If There are less than 6 players a free agent may be added to your team
- Each team must have a minimum of two girls per team
- In case of extreme or severe weather, official word about cancellation will be emailed between 4:30 & 5:00 pm
- Teams must use OVC approved balls
- games will be recorded by OVC and be used for social media at any point and marketing
- most OVC staff will be wearing OVC staff shirts.
- please foster a environment that allows growth, fun, hard work
- absolutely no physical fighting at any time.
- youth are playing in this league as well. please be respectful of them and parents wishes.
- A team must have a minimum of 6 people on the roster
Pregame setup and warm ups
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- At least 5 players must be present to begin a match including 2 females, unless agreed upon by player captains
- If a team is short players during the regular season, substitutes are allowed but must be approved by the OVC league coordinator
- If less than 50% of the players are rostered players the team will forfeit that set
- Girls are allowed to sub for guys but guys cannot sub for girls
- Each team will be allowed to warm up how they see fit for 2-5 minutes depending on if the games are running late or on time
- If a team is more than 5 minutes late after warm up time, that team will forfeit the first game in the match. If a team is more than 10 minutes late, that team will forfeit the match in its entirety
- designated player of each team will rock/paper/scissors to decide either side or serve
OVC match rules
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- Each match will be 2 sets to 21 cap 25
- Tie break round will be 1 set to 15 cap 18
- switch on third game at 8
- All games are reffed and scored by an OVC staff member.
- Rally scoring
Game Play Rules
listed below are some of the rules. please refer to table for the rest of the rules.
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- Absolutely NO ARGUING with OVC Referee(s) there ruling is final in case of ref incident. the following punishments will be handed out
- The player(s) will receive verbal warning
- The player(s) will be told to sit for a full game
- The player(s) will be ejected from the game and possibly asked to leave the facility
- Player will be removed from facility and no longer able to participate in the league
- Each team must have 1 female on the court at all times.
- No more than 3 hits before returning
- When it’s hit any combination of players may hit the ball
- Excessive doubles are not allowed on the second or third contact in a play. OVC ref will be only deciding factor
- Blocking and or attacking the serve is not allowed
- Breaking the plane of the net is not allowed unless blocking
- Lifts are NOT allowed
- A player may not touch the ball 2 consecutive times unless directly after an opposing team member blocked their play A block does not count as a touch
- Touching the net is not allowed
- If the ball touches the out of bounds line, it is considered in
- When the ball is returned, it must stay between the antennas
- If the ball touches the antenna or is hit on the outside of it. It’s considered the other teams point
- Interfering with players under the net is not allowed
- Teams will change servers after they have scored on an opponent’s play
- Teams must rotate through each position
- Libero position may be given to a team mate but is not mandatory.
- There can only be 1 libero per team per set
- Liberos may not back row attack
- Liberos may not go on front row player must be swapped out
- Back row attacks are allowed by any player except Liberos as long as player doesn’t make contact with 10 foot line before making contact with the ball.
- Players may use their feet to receive the ball. But contact must be made below the knee. And no higher then standing ankle. Please ask OVC what this looks like
- Throughout the course of the match should any disagreements regarding a play arise, OVC referee will settle all disputes
OVC Playoffs
- Roster rules are the same as the regular season. Minimum of 5 players on the court with two girls and subs are allowed if approved by OVC staff
- If 6 or more rostered players are playing subs cannot be used
- Single elimination tournament
Winners of league receive*
- Each player receives $10 off next session.
- A picture with team posted on OVC website and OVC social media accounts
- Medals for each team member to keep
Runners up receive*
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- A picture with team posted on OVC website and OVC social media accounts
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*Only rostered players receive prizes. Subs do not.