Social Rules

OVC Social League Rules and general Information 

    • A team must have a minimum of 6 people on the roster 
    • 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 and marketing at any point

Pregame setup and warm ups

    • 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 

    • 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

    • Absolutely NO ARGUING with OVC Referee(s)
    • Each team must have 1 female on the court at all times.  
    • No more than 3 touches before returning
    • There is no gender touch rule. Any combination of players may touch the ball.
    • 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 must rotate through each position
    • Back row attacks are allowed by any player as long as player doesn’t make contact with 10 foot line or before it before making contact with the ball. 
    • Throughout the course of the match should any disagreements regarding a play arise, OVC referee will settle all disputes
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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 
    • 2 games to 25 cap 28
    • tie breaker game to 15 cap 18
    • 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 
      • A picture with team posted on OVC website and OVC social media accounts