SOA RULES & POLICIES
SOA upholds a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for derogatory or vulgar language of any kind. If the SOA Code of Conduct is to be upheld at all time. No warnings will be issued and the offender will be removed from the facility.
Smoking and Alcohol is not permitted on any SOA facility
Volleyball Rules
Net height: 6'8
Ball Type: 12U Volleylite
Game Length:
1. The teams will play best 2 out of 3 games .
2. Rally scoring will be used for every game.
3. Teams must win by two points. There is a scoring cap at 27, if a team reaches it then the Win by 2 rule will not be in effect. In the third game the cap is at 17.
4. Minimum of 5 players is required to play, any fewer will result in a forfeit
5. Volunteer linesmen have to be adults (16 years old or older).
6. If a team leads by more than ten points the scorekeeper will discontinue taking a visible score for the remainder of the game, unless the opposing team comes back within ten points.
Player Rotation and Substitutions:
New players must play in at least 2 regular season games to be eligible for the tournament
1. One player can not play more than 3 rotations in the font row consecutively
a. SOA encourages coaches to ensure that every player plays at least half of the game. Any coach violating the player participation rules will be given an automatic yellow card. On the second violation a red card will be given. An automatic side out or point will be awarded to the opposing team for both the yellow and/or red cards.
Serving:
1. All players will have an equal opportunity to serve.
2. Net height: 6’8
10U: the service line will be moved forward 10 feet, for those who need it. Overhand and underhand serves are allowed. All overhand serves from in front of the end line must be progressive. This means that after each successful attempt to serve the ball over the net the server must step back two feet. The overall goal for everyone should be to serve from behind the end line.
12U: the service line will be moved forward 6 feet, for those who need it. Overhand and underhand serves are allowed. All overhand serves from in front of the end line must be progressive. This means that after each successful attempt to serve the ball over the net the server must step back two feet. The overall goal for everyone should be to serve from behind the end line.
3. The server may not serve until the referee has blown the whistle.
4. The server has 10 seconds to serve the ball after the referee’s whistle has blown.
5. Any serve that contacts the ceiling, net, or basketball backboard (and doesn’t go over) is an automatic side out. Intentional serves at the ceiling will be a side out. (referee’s judgment)
6. After five consecutive points have been scored by the player serving; the ball will automatically go to the opposing team.
7. Player has only two tosses to serve the ball. After two tosses possession will go to the opposing team.
Receiving the Serve:
1. Players may not move, talk, or in any way attempt to break the server’s concentration.
A. Any coach, bench player, parent or spectator that deliberately attempts to break a servers concentration will be subject to one or all of the following actions by the referee or site director:
i. Yellow card warning – automatic side out or point for opposing team, and continuation of serve.
ii. Red card Violation – automatic side out or point for opposing team, continuation of serve and ejection of person(s) involved.
2. Each team will have three (3) hits to return the ball.
3. If the ball contacts a wall or backboard during a volley it is considered out, and a side out or point will be awarded.
4. If the ball contacts the ceiling it may still be played if and only if:
A. The ball comes down on the side of the team that hit it into the ceiling, and:
B. That team still has one or more hits remaining.
Coaches and Players
1. Coaches may coach from anywhere on the court BEFORE the ball is served. After whistle blown for the ball to be served, coaches must be off of the court.
2. Players cannot have anything on fingers/wrists and can only wear earrings if they are studs. No dangly earrings allowed.
Sportsmanship and Behavior:
Protest of referee’s judgment call(s) will not be allowed. A letter of grievance, clarifications and/or interpretation of rule(s) or other matters may be submitted to the Director within 72 hours of the end of the game in question. Coaches and spectators are reminded that the referees are in charge and in control of each game and that their judgment calls and / or decisions are final. A coach may call a time out to question a rules interpretation, (not a judgment call), by the game official. If the ruling has been incorrectly applied, the time-out will not be charged. If a coach has no time-outs left and is incorrect, the team will be charged with a technical foul.
Only two coaches allowed on the bench with players. One must be seated at all times. If the head couch is assessed or indirect tech foul he must remain seated for the rest of the game.
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
Code of Conduct (Coaches)
Code of Conduct (Parents)
Code of Conduct (Players) 10U & Above
Smoking and Alcohol is not permitted on any SOA facility
Volleyball Rules
Net height: 6'8
Ball Type: 12U Volleylite
Game Length:
1. The teams will play best 2 out of 3 games .
2. Rally scoring will be used for every game.
3. Teams must win by two points. There is a scoring cap at 27, if a team reaches it then the Win by 2 rule will not be in effect. In the third game the cap is at 17.
4. Minimum of 5 players is required to play, any fewer will result in a forfeit
5. Volunteer linesmen have to be adults (16 years old or older).
6. If a team leads by more than ten points the scorekeeper will discontinue taking a visible score for the remainder of the game, unless the opposing team comes back within ten points.
Player Rotation and Substitutions:
New players must play in at least 2 regular season games to be eligible for the tournament
1. One player can not play more than 3 rotations in the font row consecutively
a. SOA encourages coaches to ensure that every player plays at least half of the game. Any coach violating the player participation rules will be given an automatic yellow card. On the second violation a red card will be given. An automatic side out or point will be awarded to the opposing team for both the yellow and/or red cards.
Serving:
1. All players will have an equal opportunity to serve.
2. Net height: 6’8
10U: the service line will be moved forward 10 feet, for those who need it. Overhand and underhand serves are allowed. All overhand serves from in front of the end line must be progressive. This means that after each successful attempt to serve the ball over the net the server must step back two feet. The overall goal for everyone should be to serve from behind the end line.
12U: the service line will be moved forward 6 feet, for those who need it. Overhand and underhand serves are allowed. All overhand serves from in front of the end line must be progressive. This means that after each successful attempt to serve the ball over the net the server must step back two feet. The overall goal for everyone should be to serve from behind the end line.
3. The server may not serve until the referee has blown the whistle.
4. The server has 10 seconds to serve the ball after the referee’s whistle has blown.
5. Any serve that contacts the ceiling, net, or basketball backboard (and doesn’t go over) is an automatic side out. Intentional serves at the ceiling will be a side out. (referee’s judgment)
6. After five consecutive points have been scored by the player serving; the ball will automatically go to the opposing team.
7. Player has only two tosses to serve the ball. After two tosses possession will go to the opposing team.
Receiving the Serve:
1. Players may not move, talk, or in any way attempt to break the server’s concentration.
A. Any coach, bench player, parent or spectator that deliberately attempts to break a servers concentration will be subject to one or all of the following actions by the referee or site director:
i. Yellow card warning – automatic side out or point for opposing team, and continuation of serve.
ii. Red card Violation – automatic side out or point for opposing team, continuation of serve and ejection of person(s) involved.
2. Each team will have three (3) hits to return the ball.
3. If the ball contacts a wall or backboard during a volley it is considered out, and a side out or point will be awarded.
4. If the ball contacts the ceiling it may still be played if and only if:
A. The ball comes down on the side of the team that hit it into the ceiling, and:
B. That team still has one or more hits remaining.
Coaches and Players
1. Coaches may coach from anywhere on the court BEFORE the ball is served. After whistle blown for the ball to be served, coaches must be off of the court.
2. Players cannot have anything on fingers/wrists and can only wear earrings if they are studs. No dangly earrings allowed.
Sportsmanship and Behavior:
Protest of referee’s judgment call(s) will not be allowed. A letter of grievance, clarifications and/or interpretation of rule(s) or other matters may be submitted to the Director within 72 hours of the end of the game in question. Coaches and spectators are reminded that the referees are in charge and in control of each game and that their judgment calls and / or decisions are final. A coach may call a time out to question a rules interpretation, (not a judgment call), by the game official. If the ruling has been incorrectly applied, the time-out will not be charged. If a coach has no time-outs left and is incorrect, the team will be charged with a technical foul.
Only two coaches allowed on the bench with players. One must be seated at all times. If the head couch is assessed or indirect tech foul he must remain seated for the rest of the game.
*In the event that there are not enough teams to have separate divisions, rules will be modified based on competition levels.
Code of Conduct (Coaches)
- I will place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of my personal desire to win.
- I will treat each player as an individual and expect age appropriate skills from all my players.
- I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach and will teach the rules to my players.
- I will attend and be on time for all practices and games, and if I am not able to be there, will ensure that someone else is available to coach my team.
- I will review the Player’s Code of Conduct with my players and encourage them to abide by it.
- I will do my best to provide a sage playing environment for my players.
- I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play, a positive attitude, and good sportsmanship to all my players on and off the field.
- I will be available to my players and parents to address any concerns that arise.
- I will respect the decisions of referees, coaches, and SOA Staff.
- I will treat all players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability and expect the same in return.
- I will remember that I am a youth sports coach and that the game is for children, not adults.
- I will adhere to the Coach’s Code of Conduct while representing SOA at all practices, games, and events.
Code of Conduct (Parents)
- I (and my guests) will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice or other SOA event.
- I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting, refusing to shake hands, arguing calls or coaching decisions, or using profane language or gestures.
- I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win.
- I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake of losing a competition.
- I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
- I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a SOA coach and that the coach upholds the Coach’s Code of Conduct.
- I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
- I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all SOA events.
- I will remember that the game is for youth - NOT adults.
- I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.
- I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability, and expect the same in return.
- I will help my child enjoy the SOA experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, assisting with coaching, or providing transportation.
Code of Conduct (Players) 10U & Above
- I will demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.
- I will attend all practices and games, be on time, in uniform, and ready to play.
- I will learn the rules of the game and play by them.
- I will listen to and learn from my coaches and parents.
- I will show respect for players, coaches, and parents and expect the same in return.
- I will be responsible for my performance, behavior, and attitude both on the court and off.
- I will respect the decisions of my coaches, parents, and referees.
- I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team.
- I understand that it is a privilege to play sports, not a right.
- I will do my best in school and remember that school comes first.
- I will remember that I am part of a team.
- I will remember that winning is fun, but it isn’t everything.
- I will have fun.
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