Division Specific Rules

Recreational and Recreational Plus Divisions

  • There is a maximum of 5 consecutive service points per server
  • Jump serving is not allowed
  • No back row attacks
  • Liberos are not allowed
  • There is no hard smashing permitted in the Rec division

Intermediate Division

  • There is a maximum of 5 consecutive service points per server
  • Jump serving is not allowed
  • No back row attacks
  • Liberos are not allowed
  • Hard-hitting and spiking in a controlled manner is permitted

Intermediate Plus and Competitive Divisions

  • There is no limit on the number of serves per player
  • Jump serving is allowed
  • Back row attacks are allowed
  • Liberos are allowed, but not mandatory
  • Hard-hitting and spiking is permitted

Fall 2021 Rule Updates

Player Minimums – Removed the rule stating teams must play short an additional player if they do not have more than one female on the court.

  • Previous: If playing with only 1 Female player on the court, teams can have a maximum of 3 Male players on the court. Teams are not allowed to play with 5 players on the court, if only one player is Female.

  • NEW: If playing with only 1 Female player on the court, teams cannot replace the 2nd Female spot and must play one player short. E.g. Teams can play with 5 players on the court, if only one player is Female.