Sand Volleyball 6’s League Rules

Last updated:  2019 January

Overview

The focus of the league is to have fun. Teams are encouraged to help each other and make games as enjoyable as possible.

Participating Players

• Teams must have at least 2 players before a game can begin (at least 1 player must be female).
• Teams may start with 2-6 players on the court.
• Of the players on the court, at least 1 player must be female.
• Teams may choose how to rotate additional players beyond 6 in during games (they just need to do that rotation in a consistent manner).
• Players are only able to legally hit the ball as long as they have at least 1 foot in their court.

• If your team wants to substitute a player, follow the rules outlined in the 'subs' section of the FAQ  (FAQ - League Information - Are subs allowed?).

Rosters

• You can have as many players as you want on a roster, but the minimum number of players is 7
  • We recommend having a team size of 8.
  • Players who register as free agents may be added to teams with rosters smaller than 8 players (captains will be notified first).

• Additional players, including players who register as free agents, can be added to the roster anytime until the third week of the season.
• Teams can be etiher coed for all female with at last one woman playing at all times.

• Captains are responsible for the conduct of teams. This means they’ll need to make sure all players are legal and conform to league play standards.
• All players must meet league player requirements. (FAQ - League Information - Player Requirements)
• All players must wear their league tshirts to participate. (FAQ - League Information - What if I paid late and have not received a league tshirt or forget my league tshirt one night?)
• From time to time for various reasons players may become upset and curse, complain, and more.  When this occurs, our staff will respond and take actions from issuing a warning, to taking a time out, up to ejecting a player form the game.  For more info reference our FAQ. (FAQ - League Information - Ejections)

Equipment & Field Setup

• All equipment will be provided by Be Social Richmond.
• Sand volleyballs
• Sand volleyball court setup with net and lines

League Scoring, Standings, Seeding

Regular Season and Overtime

• Teams three games each regular season week
• Games should not end in ties

Playoffs

• Teams with 1+ forfeit during the regular season will be excluded from the playoffs.
• Teams caught using players that are not on their roster or who were not signed up as legal subs will be excluded from the playoffs.
• Seeding details this multi-game per night sport can be found in the FAQ (FAQ - League Information - How are standings calculated for the regular season?)
• The single elimination match format will be unique to each season.

Game Rules

Nightly Games

• Teams will play 3 games vs. another team.
• The home team will have the choice of serve or side.
• Teams alternate serve/side each game.
• Games are played using rally scoring (meaning a point is awarded every serve).
• Games are played to 21 points
• Teams will score their games, make their own calls, and report final results to BSR staff.
• Each team needs to clearly call out the score before serving to insure both teams know and agree.

• In playoffs teams with the better records get the choice.

• Win by 2
• Max 27 point

Game Play

• Players may stand where they choose (no on court rotation is required).
• Although player on court rotation is not required, teams must set a serving rotation of their players in the game and maintain that rotation for the game.
• Standard indoor rules will be used.
  • Teams can set the serve.
  • Doubles on sets will be called if the ball has excessive rotation.
  • Gender Play Rule: if a ball is hit 1+ time(s) on a side, a girl must touch the ball at least 1 of the times before it goes back over the net.

Rules are subject to change when and as needed by BSR staff.