JAM rules for Indoor Volleyball Rules


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Volleyball – Court 6’s (Recreational/Intermediate)

There are two formats of Court Volleyball under JAM Rules. The major differences between the two formats are game lengths. Matches are either 55 or 85 minutes in length and are comprised of three or five RALLY POINT games to 25 points.  The cap is also at 25 points. Therefore, if the score is tied 24-24, the next point wins (first team to 25 points). If a match concludes early, the teams can continue to play, but the score of the fourth or sixth game will not be recorded. Both formats are described in their entirety below. This rulebook will cover Mixed, Men’s, Women’s, and Open programs. 

 

JAM is for Everyone – Inclusion Statement

Our program offerings are designed to be inclusive for all members of the JAM community. Our goal is to create a welcoming gender policy that uplifts and supports each player where they are at. To ensure we can offer something for everyone, our programs may be offered in the following formats: Mixed-Gender, Women's, Men's, and Open.

Many of our league rules specify gender-based roster requirements, the goal of which is to ensure that each player has an equal opportunity to be included in gameplay.

Everyone participating in a JAM program is welcome to compete based on their gender identity and gender expression; regardless of their gender assigned at birth. Members whose gender identity does not align with the binary man/woman construct are welcome to play in all our mixed-gender and open programs.

Nonbinary, trans, genderqueer, and all other players who identify as a gender minority can count towards the roster minimums for either men or women in our mixed-gender leagues.

 

Game Time

Matches are either 55 or 85 minutes in length and are comprised of three or five RALLY POINT games to 25 points. Check your specific program details and your online schedule for exact start and end times. The cap is also at 25 points. Therefore, if the score is tied 24-24, the next point wins (first team to 25 points). If a match concludes early, the teams can continue to play, but the score of the fourth or sixth game will not be recorded. Please arrive early to ensure you get the full use of your allotted court time. Regardless of when your game begins your game will always end on time to allow the succeeding games to begin at their scheduled time.

Time Keeping: The JAM Ambassador on site will be keeping track of time and will determine the end of your game. In this instance, you will receive a warning indicating the final five (5) minutes of your game, a ‘Last Serve’ call and a final signal for the end of your game. Once the final signal occurs your game is over.

Changing Sides: Teams will change sides after each set.

 

Players

Teams are comprised of six (6) players with a minimum of two (2) women or gender minority players and two (2) men or gender minority players on the court.  A default for the first game of a match will occur if any team cannot field a squad 10 minutes after the official start time.  The second game of the match will be defaulted 20 minutes after the official start time and the third and final game of the match will be defaulted 30 minutes after the official start time (e.g. a team that defaults the first game, can still play the second and third games, providing that enough players eventually arrive).

Roster Numbers: Teams are comprised of six (6) players with a minimum of two (2) women or gender minority players and two (2) men or gender minority players on the court at once.

Defaults: A default for the first game of a match will occur if any team cannot field a squad 10 minutes after the official start time.  The second game of the match will be defaulted 20 minutes after the official start time and the third and final game of the match will be defaulted 30 minutes after the official start time (e.g. a team that defaults the first game, can still play the second and third games, providing that enough players eventually arrive). A team can play with a minimum of 5 people, as long as roster minimums are met.

Exceptions: Captains may agree to waive the rules regarding roster requirements, but this should be decided before the game starts. IF IT IS AGREED THAT THE GAME COUNTS, IT COUNTS!

 

Playing Area

All Volleyball matches will take place on a regulation-sized Volleyball Court.

 

Equipment/Set Up

All equipment (poles, nets and balls) will be provided and set-up on-site by JAM staff.

Teams are also responsible for keeping track of the score. Please designate one person to keep track of the score.

 

Volleyball 101

The following outlines the basis of the rules of Volleyball 6’s Intermediate/Recreational Programs:

 

Discrepancies:

All games are self-officiated. Any disputes will be discussed amongst the two team captains. Please play honestly and call your own infractions (lift, net, etc.). If a dispute cannot be settled the point should be re-served

 

Regular Season Matches

Games can be tied during the regular season.

 

Playoffs Eligibility and Tiebreak

There must be a winner in a playoff match. In the event that the match ends in a tie, teams will partake in the following tie-breaker until a winner is determined:

In the playoffs, matches are best 2 out of 3 or best 3 out of 5 (depending on program length).  All sets are to 25 points (capped at 25). If the deciding set is tied at the end of regulation time, teams will play one more point to determine the winner.

 

Rough Play

Any rough or physical play will result in immediate expulsion from further league play and may result in a lifetime league expulsion. Please see the JAM General Policy for our official guidelines on this subject. It is recognized that incidental contact between players is inevitable; however, all players should go out of their way to avoid creating an unsafe play.  This rule supersedes all others. 

Please note that on-site staff members have full autonomy when supervising games. Games may be stopped entirely, players may be asked to leave the playing area or be removed from the game entirely under their discretion.

 

Alcohol

There are absolutely no alcoholic beverages permitted on JAM property. Any offenders will be asked to leave the league without refund. No exceptions.

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