Sand Volleyball
Leagues
(Located behind Star
New leagues starting
every 7 weeks
(Depending on Weather)
LEAGUE UPDATE (as
of June 12, 2001)
·
New Leagues starting in March 2009 - See below
·
Only Pre-paid entry's (plus those who
won previous leagues) will be guaranteed a spot in upcoming leagues.
·
Most/If not all leagues fill to
capacity, if you really want to play you need to register early.
·
GCVA Leagues are run in conjunction
with the
·
Late fees will be charged if you do
not pay by the first night of the league, there are still an early registration
and a GCVA discount (see below)
EARLY REGISTRATION & OPEN PLAY:
When?
Where? League
City Sportsplex sand courts
Early Registration and Open Play is
scheduled so players can pre register for the leagues, join
GCVA, take advantage of all discounts, and get in some play time.
Note that since the primary focus is to get a jump on the paperwork,
and save you some bucks, the following dates and times are firm...rain or
shine.
WHAT'S NEW FOR '09?
League Fees: Due to our agreement with city league fees
have increased (Please see below for details).
Prize Points: Prize points will be used
in 05. Preliminary Play 1st
40 points 2nd 10 points per player, Playoff’s 1st
40 Prize Points, 2nd 10 prize points per player. No Free Leagues in 05.
Forfeit Deposit: In Doubles a Forfeit Deposit of $25 per player
is required. If a team Forfeit’s, $7.50
will be paid to each team the forfeiting team was to play (Re-imbursement of
their league fees), $10 will go to the prize fund to be paid to the winners of
the League Playoffs.
6 LIGHTED
SAND VOLLEYBALL COURTS, SHOWERS, and PAVILION, PLENTY OF FREE PARKING.
Mike Miksich will be the official GCVA league director
for Monday through Wed and Friday nights. Vic will run the Thursday Night
League. To register call Mike at 281-333-9438, call the GCVA at 832-928-4120 or
e-mail the GCVA at gcva@juno.com
Monday's
Tuesday's
Wednesday's
Thursday’s
E-Mail us at gcva@juno.com
Friday's
Junior Leagues
LEAGUE FORMATS
League Fees: Per Team
SIXES = $250; FOURS = $ 200; DOUBLES = $110 $ 200; Juniors = $50 player
(Includes GCVA T-Shirt)
Discounts: Adult Leagues
Additional Fees:
Example:
In doubles if you pay before the first league night you would save $10 off
$110- plus
GCVA League Rules
1. Be On Time. Game time can is at the hour. You will be notified of
match times before first league night. Game time is forfeit time for the first
game if your team if not ready to play. The next game in the match is forfeited
30 minutes after the official start time. Official time is Ref.'s watch or
league official’s watch. You can make up games later on other nights if both
teams agree. If not a forfeit will be in effect.
2. Take only 5 minutes to warm up, if more time is needed please come
early or warm up on the side. Remember not only the other team is waiting on
you the next two teams are waiting for the court. Your match is over at the hour and the other teams have the court
weather you finished or not.
3. If you no show you will be given one warning, the next time you
will forfeit the league (and all fees) and we will get another team
to take your place.
4. Each match will consist of 2 (15) point games. For 4's and 6's, 2 (21) point games for Doubles (Rally Scoring). All matches have to be finished at 55 minutes
past the hour. This will allow a 5-minute warm up period. If more time is need
for warm-ups do it prior to your match. Juniors Matches Last 45 Minutes with a 5-minute
warm up period
5. All playoff matches will be the best 1 Game to 25. The best 2 out
of 3 (to 21, with 3rd game being to 15) may be substituted for the
finals or in any other round if time permits. The first playoff match will be
at 7:00 each additional match will start 10 minutes after the previous. 4’s will play 2 out 3 to 15.
6. Every team is encouraged to keep a list of alternates. We do not
want anyone to forfeit. Some people are coming a long ways. They would rather
play, so if you cannot make it please have someone in mind. Alternates can be
added to roster up until playoffs. It is encouraged that in doubles at least
one original member be in the playoffs. Whatever team starts the playoffs must
finish.
7. No Cleats, personal stereos, bracelets or watches or any other
objects that could injure other players or your self.
8. All players must sign a waver and be on the official roster.
9.
The park closes at 10:30. That is when
the gates are locked. You must exit the park before 10:30 PM.
OFFICIAL RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE COURTS (New for '09!):
Due to some past safety and maintenance
concerns, the City has adopted, and will be posting, "official"
rules governing the use of the courts in '09. Here's a partial preview:
1. NO PETS will be allowed inside the fenced volleyball
area.
2. NO UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN will be allowed inside the
fenced volleyball area.
3. ALL NON-PLAYERS (spectators, supervised children), once
inside the fence, must stay on the bleacher side of the complex, a safe distance
away from the playing area.
4. NO GLASS may be brought into the Sportsplex.
5. NO parking, loading, unloading in Handicap Parking, without proper
ID. Violators will be ticketed, fined ($200), and subject
to tow.
GENERAL
Setting: A hand set ball must be contacted and released simultaneously with
both hands and may not visually come to rest or be carried. Rotation shall not
be an automatic determination of a ball-handling foul, however in League
Doubles the ball should not rotate more than twice. Overhand Over-sets must
cross the plane of the net parallel to your shoulders in a forward or backward
direction or it is considered a misdirection of the ball. No exceptions
including the wind. A point or SIDEOUT will be awarded for overhand over-sets
that do not cross the plane of the net parallel to the setter's shoulders. Bump
sets can be over-setting.
Serve: The server may not step on or touch the end line in any way, or
contact the playing surface until the ball is contacted. He/she may however
break the imaginary plane above the end line as long as he/she has contacted
the ball before touching the playing surface (i.e. jump serves). You can serve
anywhere behind the line. You cannot
receive a serve open-handed, hands must be together. The ball cannot contact the palm of your
hands when receiving the serve even if they are together.
Attack or Block: You cannot block a ball on the opponent’s side of the net unless
the opponents have either already completed 3 contacts or are trying to take
the ball over. You can never spike the ball on the opponent’s side of the net;
you may however contact the ball above the plane of the net or on your side of
the net and follow through to your opponent's side of the net. The block does not count as a team contact in coed 4’s. You may not block or attack a serve. Note: In doubles AVP rules are in effect, the block does count as a team contact
but either player can contact the ball after the block (There are only 2 more
contacts after the block).
Double Hit: You may only double hit a hard driven
ball as long as it is one attempt at playing the ball (the serve is never
considered a hard driven ball) Open Hand Digs (BEACH DIGS) are allowed as long
as the ball is spiked from above the net. The ball should not come to rest or
visually caught and thrown. The GCVA is very liberal on beach digs as long as
it is a hard spiked ball from above the net.
Dinks: Open Hand dinks will not be allowed in Doubles and CoEd 4's. You
must attack the ball. You may however use a backhand, Cobra, or close fist. The
ball cannot contact the palm of the hand for the purpose of misdirecting the
ball. The ball may only touch the palm of the hand if the player is swinging at
or attacking the ball. Open hand dinks
are allowed in coed 6's.
Center Line: A player may cross-center while playing the ball as long as the
player does not interfere with the opponent. Interference is not necessary
determined by contact. You cannot touch the net with any part of your body or
clothing. Hair in the net is not a violation.
Boundaries: The ball must travel between the imaginary extensions of the poles.
If any part of the ball contacts the pole or passes over the vertical extension
of the pole, it is out of play. Players may not use the poles or any part of
the court or other players to help propel him into the air. The player may use
the poles to stop him from contacting the net once he has made his play.
COED Quads: There cannot be more than 2 males on the court at any time. Players
may play any position but must rotate serve. A female player must contact the
ball if the ball more is contacted more than once on that side. If sub's come
in a male must come in for a male, female for female i.e.. If you start a game
with 3 females and 1 male and a additional male shows up later, the male player
cannot come in for a female, but can sub in for the 1 male player.
Sixes: There must be a minimum of two males and two females on the court
at all times. Players must be separated male, female to the best of their
ability. Players must rotate after each SIDEOUT. If two female players are in
the front, a male can come up to block; he cannot attack the ball unless it is
from behind the 10 ‘ line. Players leaving the game may not re-enter until the
next game unless it is a rotation type substitution.
cancellation/make up policy