Social Rules

OVC Social League Rules and general Information 

    • 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
    • A team must have a minimum of two girls on the roster
    • 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

    • Two girls must be present for each game unless there are fewer than 6 players 
    • Each team must have 1 female on the court at all times, unless agreed upon by player captains
    • If there are only 2 girls present the team cannot directly sub one for the other
    • 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

    • All Subs must be approved by OVC staff
    • Subs can only be players who have subbed with the team during the regular season. Exceptions are only given for emergency’s. Please contact the OVC League coordinator if an exception is needed.
    • 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 
      • A picture with team posted on OVC website and OVC social media accounts