Lethbridge Co-Ed Volleyball League Rules & Lethbridge Facility Rules

Lethbridge Co-Ed Volleyball League Rules (2011-12)


Current Canadian Volleyball Association (CVA) rules will be in effect with the following format:

  1. Teams must have three men and three women on the court at all times;
  2. Any player not registered properly will not be eligible to play in the league and any team found to be using ineligible players will forfeit any games those individuals played. That team may then lose all or part of their performance bond. Ineligible players include anyone not registered with a team or the singles list, anyone under the age of eighteen, or anyone currently playing high school, college, or university volleyball (or if after January 1st, anyone that played during the fall semester with a school affiliated team);
  3. Roster additions must be made two Mondays prior to the final league tournament. (ie. if the tournament is March 17 & 18, players would need to be added by Monday, March 6 or he/she cannot play in the tournament);
  4. If an injury occurs during a game, and the team with the injured player does not have a player of the same gender to substitute, they may finish that game with the remaining five players. To avoid a forfeit, any subsequent games during the evening must be played with 6 players (3 men & 3 women). Your team cannot put an injured player in the corner of the court and play with five people;
  5. Matches will consist of two games with two points awarded per win. Each two game match will consist of a two game “rally point” format with each game capped at 27 points. In all playoff matches the third game will be “rally point” to 15 with no cap;
  6. The let service will be in effect at all times. Let Service means that if the ball contacts the net during service and lands in the opponent’s court it will be deemed as a live ball and be played as a regular serve;
  7. Libero Rule is NOT in effect for our league. A player can only sub in and out for the same player of the same gender;
  8. All six games for each team should be completed within 2¼ hours;
  9. Teams will have 10 minutes beyond the Scheduled Start Time to ‘field’ a team (i.e. 3 registered men and 3 registered women) after which the first game is forfeited. An additional 10 minutes will be allowed before the 2nd game is forfeited;
  10. Teams will play opponents on the assigned court in the order outlined on the 7-week schedule;
  11. At the end of each seven week rotation, the first place team in each of the B & C Divisions will be moved up one division for the next rotation. Consequently, the last place team in each of the A & B Divisions will move down;
  12. At the end of each rotation each team will be awarded a placement point value used to seed teams at the end of the year (i.e. A1=24 points, A2=23 points, etc., C8=1 point). This point value will not be added to your regular rotation points and will only be used for playoff seeding;
  13. Tie breakers at the end of each rotation will be determined by wins-losses between the tied teams. If teams are still tied, the determination will be points for and against; and
  14. To be a registered team member, the League must have the individual's first & last name, date of birth, address, telephone #, e-mail address (optional), emergency contact name & emergency contact phone # on file.  This information is required for League insurance purposes.

Scoring:

  1. The winning team from each game must record the final score on the sheets provided in the gym. Failure to fill out the score sheets will result in 0 points being awarded for those games;
  2. The division reps will assign a team captain to provide the final scores to him/her for each game played that night no later than 2 days following the games. The actual score sheet must be given to the division rep the following week;
  3. Please indicate any forfeited games or defaults on the score sheet when providing the scores; and
  4. Points are awarded as follows:
    • 2 points for each game won; and
    • 0 points for defaults/forfeits/non-recorded final scores.

Singles List:

  1. Each team has been provided with the singles list for the league. You may call these players to play for your team to avoid forfeiting matches;
  2. If a team wishes to add a player to their roster from the singles list, please contact Mike Pollard at michael.pollard@lcvl.ca to confirm this addition;
  3. Any player who is NOT registered on a league team roster, is over the age of 18, is not in high school, and has not played on a college or university team during the current season/school year is eligible for the singles list;
  4. Singles list players have the choice of playing in the A/B divisions or B/C divisions only. (A-Division singles cannot play for a C-Division team and vice versa);
  5. Singles list players must be added to the singles list BEFORE they start to play. The new singles list player must add his/her name to the singles list on the score sheet provided at the gym or contact Corey Vanoene directly. Teams playing with people not listed on the singles list will forfeit games played with those unregistered players;
  6. During league tournaments, singles list players may only play in one division, but for any number of teams within that division; and
  7. Players must be added to the singles list two Mondays prior to the final league tournament (eg. if the tournament is March 17 & 18, players must be added by Monday, March 6 or he/she cannot play in the tournament).

Performance Bonds, Forfeits, Defaults, and NSF Cheques:

  1. If a team cannot play a game(s) with 3 men & 3 women on the court, they may substitute with a player of either gender to play out their game(s). The result of a team not playing with 3+3 registered men and women will result in a forfeit of all games played but will not be considered a default;
  2. A team will be considered in default if they fail to show up for their matches, or show up and put four or less players on the court. If five players are on the court the team will register a forfeit for those games instead of a default. When a team defaults, the league will retain their $50.00 performance bond and require that team to post a second $50.00 performance bond. Continued defaults may result in the team and/or team members being prohibited from playing in the league in the future;
  3. The league reserves the right to withhold portions, or all of performance bonds from teams who continue to show unsportsmanlike conduct or other inappropriate behavior;
  4. A charge of $35.00 will be levied on all NSF cheques; and
  5. Teams playing in the A-Division will be charged a fee of $15/rotation to pay for the additional cost of playing at LCC.  This fee will be deducted from your performance bond at the end of the year.

Registration & Pre-Season Tournament:

  1. The first 24 PAID teams will be registered for the season; and
  2. Your roster must be submitted with all required player information BEFORE the opening tournament.

Lethbridge Schools - Joint Use Agreement

Conditions of Use - 2008-2009 Season

  1. Each community group is responsible for checking thier own contract for accuracy and communicating the details to their members.  Please check your contract carefully.
  2. Use of school facilities shall be confined to the ares(s), dates(s) and time(s) stated on the contract.  All changes must be made through the Booking Office (320-3011).  Contracts are required and are non-transferable.
  3. Community groups must specify at the time of booking, all facilites and equipment required to conduct their activity.  Groups are responsible for providing their own balls and activity equipment.
  4. Unless otherwise specified, doors will be open 10 minutes prior to the activity.  Groups must vacate the premises 10 minutes after the termination of their booked time.
  5. Schools may lock the faciltiy after the activity time begins as a security precaution.  At no time should groups prop open an outside door that is locked.
  6. Each group shall name one person and an alternate to be responsible, and either may sign the rental sheet.
  7. Community groups must assume responsibility for providing adequate supervision before, during and after their booking.  Children should not be left at the school unattended or unsupervised.   Also, please inform parents that siblings of participants should not be left unsupervised at the shool.  Groups must also assume responsibility for facilty cleanliness, and general order while they are using the facilities.
  8. Participants must wear gym shoes that do not mark or damage gymnasium floors.
  9. Alcoholic beverages or liquors of any description shall not be permitted on school property.
  10. Smoking in school buildings and on school grounds is prohibited (By-Law 3896).
  11. Should there be any damage or breakage to school facilities, the group or agency responsible for that time period shall pay any repair or replacement costs and assume responsibility for the actions of the members.
  12. Any community group utilizing school facilities assumes full responsibility for the health and safety of all activity participants.  It is expected that each group carries liability insurance for thier participants.
  13. In case of an accident resulting in injury to a person, or damage to a property, it must be reported to Recreatiosn Parks & Culture (320-4078).  Voice mail is available for use after office hours.
  14. Special school functions have priority for use of facilities.  It is understood that the group will be notified in advance and will not use the facility on these dates.
  15. All "no shows" (users who do not show up at the facility they have booked) will be charged the regular rental.  A flat charge of $20 will apply to youth groups.
  16. Community users must provide at least 48 hours notice of cancellation of booking or a rental charge will be levied, plus possible suspension of further bookings.  This is necessary to give the caretaking staff at the school enough notice.  Note: Recreation Parks & Culture hours are 8:00 - 4:30 weekdays.  Cancellations must be received by staff a minimum of 48 hours before bookings.  Eg. Monday cancellations must be received on Friday before noon (most schools close at noon on Fridays).
  17. An administration fee of $20.00 may be levied for booking changes, additions and cancellations if less than two weeks notice is provided.
  18. The City of Lethbridge and/or the School Districts reserve the right to alter or change any or all provisions of the contract or to cancel it in its entirety at any time.  Notice of such action shall be given to the community group concerned.
  19. Cell phone use is NOT permitted in dressing rooms.
  20. Concerns/Changes: (i) Users who have a general question or wish to change a contract are requested to contact the Booking Office (320-3011).  Voice mail is available for use after office hours. (ii) Users who have concerns or to report injuries/damage are requested to contact Recreation Parks & Culture (320-4078).  Voice mail is available for use after office hours.

Fritz Sick Gym #1

Conditions of Use - 2008-2009 Season

  1. Each community group is responsible for checking their own contract for accuracy and communicating the details to their members.
  2. Use of Fritz Sick Gym #1 shall be confined to the date(s), and time(s) stated on the contract.  All changes must be made through the Recreation Parks & Culture Booking Office (320-3011).  Contracts are required and are non-transferable.  NOTE:  Booking Office (320-3011) has voice mail services to communicate changes 24 hours/day.  Messages will be checked Monday - Friday between 8:00 - 4:30 pm.
  3. Community groups must specify at the time of booking, all facilities and equipment required to conduct their activity.
  4. Contract changes (cancellation and additions) will only be accepted from individuals designated by the organization and recorded on their account file.
  5. All groups will have the use of a dressing room 15 minutes prior to their booking and 15 minues after their booking.  Dressing rooms will not be secured.  Please ensure you remove all valuables from the dressing rooms.
  6. Cell phone use is NOT permitted in dressing rooms.
  7. Each group shall name one person and an alternate contact that are to be responsible.  Community groups must assume responsibility for providing adequate supervision (of participants and spectators), facility cleanliness and general order while they are using the facilities.
  8. Participants must wear gym shoes that do not mark or damage gymnasium floors for sport activities.
  9. Alcoholic beverages or liquors of any description shall not be permitted, anywhere in the building, unless a liquor permit is posted.
  10. Smoking in public buildings is prohibited (By-Law 3896).
  11. Should there be any damage or breakage to facilites, the group or agency responsible for that time period shall pay all repairs or replacement costs and assume responsibility for the actions of the members.
  12. Any community group utilizing the facilites assumes full responsibility for the health and saftey of all activity participants.
  13. In case of an accident resulting in injury to a person, or damage to a property, it must be reported to Recreation Parks & Culture (320-4078).
  14. Special Events have priority for use of facilities.  It is understood that the group will be notified in advance and will not use the facility on these dates.
  15. All "no shows" (users who do not show up at the facility they have booked) will be charged the regular rental.
  16. Community users must provide at least 24 hours notice of cancellation of booking or a rental charge will be levied, plus possible suspension of further bookings.  Special Events must provide two (2) weeks notice or full rental fee applies.  NOTE:  Recreation Parks & Culture hours are 8:00 - 4:30 weekdays.  Cancellations must be received by staff a minimum of 24 hours before bookings.  Eg. Weekend and Monday cancellations must be received on Friday before 4:30 pm.
  17. An administration fee of $20.00 may be levied for booking changes, additions and cancellations if less than two weeks notice is provided.
  18. The City of Lethbridge reserves the right to alter or change any or all provisions of the contract or to cancel it in its entirety at any time.  Notice of such action shall be given to the community group concerned.
  19. Rental Payments:  Statements of Account are mailed monthly and must be paid by the end of each month.  Interest may be charged for late payments.
  20. Concerns/Changes:  (i) Users who have a general question or wish to change a contract are requested to contact the Recreation Parks & Culture Booking Office (320-3011) (ii) Users who have concerns or to report injuries/damages are requested to contact Recreation Parks & Culture (320-4078).
  21. Note:  Use of Gym #2 and meeting rooms is coordinated by the Lethbridge Senior Citizen's Organization (LSCO), phone 320-2222 ext. 23.
  22. No Pets allowed in the facility at any time.  Service animals are permitted with appropriate documentation.