Quick Overview

This is a social beach volleyball leaguedesigned for beginner to intermediate players. Expect a mix of fun, friendlycompetition, and good vibes. If you are highly advanced and looking for intenseplay, this may not be the right fit.

• 4v4 format (co-ed encouraged)
• Games are played in50-minute match slots
• Matches are best of 3 games
• Games played to 21,win by 2, cap at 23
• Rally scoring meansevery play earns a point. Win the rally, get the point, and serve next
• Minimum 4 players tostart (or 3 if short, see below)
• Show up early, stay bthe whole time, and be a good sport

What We're About

This league is about having fun, meetingpeople, and getting a little competitive without taking things too seriously.We welcome all players. Respect for each otheris non-negotiable. No harassment, no discrimination, no weird behavior. Ifsomething crosses the line, we’ll step in.This is social first. Winning is great, but the goal is to leave with more friends than you came with.

Game Time & Format

• Matches last 50 minutes
• Each match is best of 3 games
• Games are played to 21 points
• Win by 2
• Cap at 23
• If time is tight, the 3rd game maybe played to 15 points
• Teams switch sides at 11 points in each game
• Each team gets one 1-minutes timeout per game
• Rock-paper-scissors decides servor side before games 1 and 3

Team Requirements & Substitutes

• All players must have signed a waiver in order to play
• 4 players on the court at a time
• We play co-ed with a max of 3 men on the court at any given time
• If a team is short women on game day, you are still allowed to play, but with only 3 players.

Teams are encouraged to have 6 to 8 players so you have flexibility week to week.

Substitutes

Teams are encouraged to have 6 to 8 players so you have flexibility week to week.

• If your team only has 3 rostered players and no substitutes, you can still play without penalty
• You are allowed to find a subtitute to reach 4 players for the game
• Substitutes must be approved by the commissioner ahead of time
• Each subtitute can only play one game per season

Forfeits & Punctuality

Your team showed up to play with you. Don't leave them hanging.

• Game time is start time. Plan accordingly.
• Teams without enough players:
• After 5 minutes: forfeit 1 game
• After 15 minutes: forfeit the match
• Teams with multiple forfeits may lose playoff eligibility
• If something comes up and you can't make it, let the commissioner know ahead of time.

We recommend arriving 10 to 15 minutes early to warm up and to avoid forfeits.

Self-Officiating

All games are self-refereed, which means players are responsible for making their own calls.

• Call your own fouls honestly
• The team on the side of the ball makes the call

Close Calls

If the play is close:

• The team on that side makes the call
• If there's disagreement or no clear call, replay the point

If there's a disagreement:

• Talk it out quickly and respectfully
• If you can't agree, replay the point and keep it moving.

Keep it fair, keep it fun, and keep it moving.

Rotation & Substitutions (In-Game)

Teams rotate after every side out (when yourteam wins the point and gets the serve).

You can choose one system per game:

Player-for-player

• You pair up with one teammate
• You only sub in for each other
• Swap as often as you want

Rotating in

• Substitutes rotate into one position -  usually server
• Keep the same order all game
• Don't skip people unless needed for the gender rule

If someone shows up late, they can jump in the back row when ready.

Gameplay Rules

Serving

• If the serve hits the net and goes over, it’s in play
• Don’t step on or over the line before you hit the ball
• You can serve from anywhere behind the end line
• If you step on the line, it’s a fault and the other team gets the point
• You cannot block or attack a serve

Serve Receive

You can receive the serve with:

• A bump
• Hands together
• A closed fist
• An open-handed set

You cannot:

Serve Receive

• Attack a serve above the net
• Block the serve

Hitting & Contact

• You can use any part of your body
• The serve must be hit with your arm
• Clean contact only. No lifting or guiding the ball
• Do not touch the net. Touching the net is considered a foul and the point will be awarded to the opposing team.

Blocking

• Does not count as one of your team's three touches
• You can reach over the net as long as you are not interfering with the play

Double Contact

• On the first touch, a messy contact is okay if it's one motion
• On the secound and third touch, no double hits

Carrying

• If the ball sticks or rolls on your hands, it's considered a carry and is a foul.
• Keep touches quick and clean

Court Awareness

Things can get a little chaotic out there, so here’s how we keep it safe:

• Stay on your court. Don't run into another game.
• If another ball rolls into your court and affects play, replay the point.

Standings

Standings are based on your win-loss record,with points used as a tiebreaker.

• Win in 2 games: +2 points
• Win in 3 games: + 1 point
• Loss in 3 games: -1 point
• Loss in 2 games: -2 points

After your match, report your results to the commissioner, including how many games were played.

Tiebreakers

If teams are tied, we break ties in this order:

• Total match points
• Point differential (points scored minus points allowed)
• Head-to-head result

Playoffs

• Top teams advance to playoffs
• Single eliminition format
• Matches are best 2 out of 3
• Same scoring rules as regular season

To be eligible to play:

• You must be on the roster from Week 1
• Teams with 2 or more forfeits are not eligible
• No outside players can participate in playoff games