Water Volleyball Information
Two separate game levels
Two nets at a time
Recreation Rules
Serve must be unassisted.
Server must serve from the back row right hand side (facing the net).
Any player must not have more than 2 consecutive hits.
No player may touch the net or reach over the net while the ball is in play.
No player may "throw" the ball as opposed to "hitting" the ball.
If a ball touches a noodle boundary and lands in, it is "in", if it lands out, it is "out".
Any ball that touches the walls, ceiling, railings, poles, or any other facility surface is out of play.
Game concludes when one team reaches a score of 15, or by a two point spread when over 15
Players must arrive no later then 5:00pm to be assured of a spot to play.
Competitive Rules
A comptetitive, faster game with a smaller ball and rules for a more disciplined game. Occassionally competed with surrounding communbities.
To play competitively requires an evaluation showing proficiency in serving, passing, attending to play within rules, self-initiated effort and consistency, and more. Evaluaton is necessary for the safety of all players.
Serve must be unassisted and clear the net, but may touch it.
Server must serve from the back row right hand side (facing the net).
Any player must not have more than 1 consecutive hit.
No player may touch the net or reach over the net while the ball is in play.
No player may "throw" the ball as opposed to "hitting" the ball.
If a ball touches a noodle boundary and lands in, it is "in", if it lands out, it is "out".
Any ball that touches the walls, ceiling, railings, poles, or any other facility surface is out of play.
Players must arrive no later then 5:00pm to be assured of a spot to play.
Game concludes when one team reaches a score of 15, or by a two point spread when over 15.
Competitive Rating Criteria
Never = 0 Often = 2 Usually = 3 Consistently = 4 Always = 5
A score higher than 42 is recommended to play on the competitive small-ball net.
Attention to Play:
Player is ready and aware of all play going on around them _____
Able to play within rules (Ball handling, net, etc.) _____
Ball Handling/ Passing:
Passes regularly from middle or back row to front _____
Frequently ball alive on hard serves or other balls _____
Energy/ Sustained Effort:
Regularly demonstrates self-initiated effort and consistency _____
Attends to team play and ball position _____
Movement:
Often jumps, moves side-to-side to keep ball in play _____
Moves freely and energetically in water _____
Moves toward the ball between offense and defense with
good pool coverage. Covering for out of position teammates _____
Net Play:
Often successful in digging the ball out of the net _____
Serving:
Consistently serves with high percentage of in-play balls _____
Serves with speed/accuracy to score, not just to get over the net _____
Total ................ _____
A score of 39 is 70% of possible score and needed to be safe and competitive.
Subject to re-evaluation in the future if circumstances change.
The Schedule
All days:- 5:00 - 7:00pm, Palm Ridge, Indoor
Sunday:- Big Ball & Competitive
Tuesday:- Recreation and Competitive
Tuesday:- Recreation and Competitive
While Competitive Net requires evaluation, the Recreation level also has minimum requirements:
Serve the ball over the net
Keep the ball in play
Turn head and body to follow the ball
Stand freely in water
Move towards the ball with minimal difficulty
Hold hands up during active play
Interested in Joining in?
Contact the host here for information on net placement
