Definitions 

• Coach: A person designated as team spokesman. One who is either a player or non-player.
• Player: A person who actively participates in the game whether he/she is playing, or sitting on the bench and who is on the roster.
• Spectator: A person watching games for entertainment with no physical involvement.
• Contest Area: Field of play, Town of Silverthorne facility or park.
• Participation: Any involvement in the Town of Silverthorne activities such as spectating, officiating, playing, coaching, registering for classes, or attending non-sporting events.
• Recreation Activity: Any class or event sponsored by the Town of Silverthorne.
• Program Supervisor: The Town of Silverthorne employee designated to organize and supervise activities.
• One-Minute Clause: One minute shall be allowed for a suspended player(s) to remove himself/herself from the designated Contest Area. If this time limit is not met the contests team shall forfeit to the opponents.
• Conduct Committee: Recreation & Culture Director, Coordinator and Program Supervisor.

Code of Conduct

• No Player Shall: Lay a hand upon, shove, strike, or threaten an official, player, spectator, or supervisor. Officials are required to suspend players immediately from further play and report such players to the Program Supervisor. Such players shall remain suspended until the Conduct Committee has considered his/her case. Minimum Penalty: Suspension from (2) consecutive games, placed on probation for the remainder of the season. Maximum Penalty: Suspension from all recreational activities for one (1) year and probation for the following year, case is subject to review the beginning of the following year.
• No Player Shall: Refuse to abide by official’s decision. Officials are required to suspend player immediately from further play and report such player to the Program Supervisor. Minimum Penalty: Placed on probation for remainder of season and suspension from one-(1) games. Maximum Penalty: Suspension from two (2) consecutive games, placed on probation for remainder of season.
• No Player Shall: Make obscene gestures or objectionable demonstrations of dissent of official or supervisor’s decision. Minimum Penalty: Warning by the official. Maximum Penalty: Removal from the game and suspension from one (1) game.
• No Player Shall: Use unnecessary rough tactics in the play of the game against the body and person of an opposing player. Officials are required to suspend players immediately from further play and report such players to the Program Supervisor. Minimum Penalty: Placed on probation for remainder of the season and suspension from the team’s next game. Maximum Penalty: Suspension from two (2) consecutive games, and placed on probation for the following year.
• No Player Shall: Make verbal attack upon any player, official, spectator or supervisor. Officials are required to suspend player immediately from further play and report such player to the Program Supervisor. Such player shall remain suspended until the Conduct Committee has considered his/her case. Minimum Penalty: Placed on probation for the remainder of the season and suspension from one (1) game. Maximum Penalty: Suspension from all recreational activities for one (1) year and probation for the following year, case in subject to review the beginning of the following year.
• No Player Shall: Appear on the Contest Area under the influence of alcohol or drugs in such a manner as to not have control of his/her faculties to the extent that he/she is inclined to hurt himself/herself or another player. Minimum Penalty: Suspension for one (1) game and placed on probation for the remainder of the season. Maximum Penalty: Suspension for the remainder of the season.
• No Player Shall: Smoke or chew tobacco while coming off or going on any Contest Area, or in any area of the building. Minimum Penalty: Warning from the official, or Program Supervisor. Maximum Penalty: Removal from the game.
• No Player Shall: Consume or possess alcoholic beverages while in Recreation Center. Minimum Penalty: Officials are required to forfeit the game in the opponent’s favor. Maximum Penalty: Suspension for the remainder of the season.
• No Player Shall: Complain about judgment calls made by the official. Only the designated team representative may discuss, in a polite manner, any call or ruling with an official. Only clarifications may be discussed. Minimum Penalty: Warning by official. Maximum Penalty: Suspension for the remainder of the season.
• No Spectator Shall: Make obscene gestures, use profanity, incite opposing players to fight or possess alcohol in the recreation center. Other actions that are detrimental to the purpose of a game will not be allowed. Minimum Penalty: Warning by official. Maximum Penalty: Suspension from the facility. If a connection can be established between a spectator and one of the teams in the game, that team will be held responsible for the spectator’s actions.

Special Notes

• Any player being placed on probation for the remainder of the season and reported again for violation of the “Code of Conduct” will be suspended for the remainder of the season.
• Any player removed from a game must leave the Contest Area immediately with the understanding that the one-minute clause is in effect. If the player does not remove himself/herself from the Contest Area the proper authorities will be called. Failure to leave will carry a maximum penalty of suspension for the remainder of the season.
• All suspension and disciplinary actions are subject to review by the Conduct Committee of the Town of Silverthorne Recreation Department. Incidents of blatant misconduct and perceptual violation of the “Code of Conduct” may lead to indefinite suspension from Recreation Activities with the Town of Silverthorne. The Conduct Committee’s decision if final.
• Any person wishing to appeal a decision reached by the Town of Silverthorne Recreation staff should do so by submitting a written appeal, within 24 hours after the incident has occurred, to the Recreation Coordinator of Sports and Athletics.
• Minimum and maximum penalties are to the extreme-penalties may also be assessed anywhere in between.
• A letter or e-mail will be sent to the Manager/Coach of the team and the player affected by the decision, describing the action that will be taken against him/her.

• All players must check in at the front desk. Players may check in up to 15 minutes prior to scheduled game start time. Facility usage is limited to the gym and locker rooms only. Showers are not available to players if their games end after the recreation center is closed.
• Shoes that mark the floor are not allowed. Players should wear non-marking gym shoes during games.
• Kicking the volleyball after the play is finished, is not allowed. Penalty for kicking the ball will be 1 point to the opposing team.
• All players must be on a roster before playing. Please print clearly and include phone and e-mail. Rosters serve as a waiver and source of information for identifying those playing in the league.
• Information on rosters will be used for players and Silverthorne Recreation Center staff to communicate with each other about volleyball.
• Game time is forfeit time for first game. Match is forfeited 10 minutes past scheduled game time.
• League standings will be kept per matches won, unless otherwise noted.
• League standings tie breakers: 1st, team with least forfeits overall(number of time team has forfeited, not number of times other teams have forfeited when playing against them), 2nd,head to head record between tied teams, 3rd, point difference between tied teams.
• The Silverthorne Recreation Center closes at 9 p.m. All players and spectators must be in the facility before 9 p.m., re-entry after 9 p.m. will not be possible. Leagues often continue play after the center closes. Once the recreation center closes:
  • League members may only use the gym: locker rooms will not be available after 9pm
  • Spectators staying after 9 p.m. must be 18 or older and associated with a league player
  • Spectators 6 & younger before 9 p.m. must be supervised by an adult

• Coin flip determines service or choice of court.
• First two games will be played to 21, cap at 23, and third game tie breaker, if necessary, will be played to 15, cap at 17. Third games will be played to a lower number of points if necessary in order to keep matches within the 45-minute per match time limit. Rally scoring will be used.
• The ball is out of play if it hits the center court curtain, track, or walls. It will not be replayed. Player may not push the curtain out of the way to reach the ball before it goes “out of play”.
• The ball is out of play if it hits the ceiling, the ceiling fan, or the basketball hoops while going over the net to the opposing team. The ball is playable if it hits the ceiling and stays on the same side of the net and the team then follows up with a clean hit over the net. A replay may be called for balls that hit the ceiling fan when there is a third hit remaining, and the ball would have stayed on that same side for a possible play.
• One, 30 second time out per game per team.
• Teams may warm-up depending on time available – there is not a guaranteed warm up period.
• Substitutes for an injured player may be made at anytime. The substitute will assume the position of the injured player.
• Only the captain of a team may talk to the referee if questioning a call.
• All calls made by the referee are judgement calls. If the referee needs help on a call, he or she will ask both teams. If there can be no consensus between the two teams then are play will be called.
• Team Captains are responsible for explanations, dissemination of all information, and enforcement of league rules and policies for their team.
• All 2008 USA Volleyball rules apply if not mentioned in Silverthorne Rules.

4V4 Rules

• Players are required to rotate serve only.
• All players are considered front row, and may attack and block.
• Teams may play with as few as three players. Teams with 2 or one player will forfeit.
• All players must be on a roster, either the team roster or the player’s pool rosters are acceptable. By signing a team roster, you are committing to playing with that team only.  By signing the player’s pool roster you may play with different teams. Players may be added to rosters at any time during this league. During the end of season tournament, player’s pool player may only play with one team. Teams are encouraged to recruit new players throughout the year in an effort to keep the league growing.

Reffing

All teams are required to provide an official on the stand (up ref) and an official on the floor (downref) for each court they are responsible for officiating.

Up Ref:

Minimally, the up refs must do the following:

• Whistle the start and end of all points.
• Keep score
• Assure all above said rules are being followed
• Make calls such as 4 hits, double hit, lift, net, in/out, foot faults, touches
• Regarding double hits:
  • In indoor play, double hits are allowed on the first ball over as long as it is not two separate attempts on the ball
  • Call doubles on the second or third attempt at the ball if
    • You see the ball clearly contact the person two times or if you see clear sideways rotation on the ball.
    • Other indicators of doubles or lifts can be if the ball is intended to go one way and it goes another if the ball falls through a players hands (may also be a lift)
• Making over calls when a player from the opposing side has blocked a set (second hit) before it clears the plane of the net.

Down Refs:

Although the official on the stand is ultimately responsible for the flow of the game, keeping score and making final decisions, during this league the down ref may assist wherever needed and should be prepared to help. Minimally, the down ref should be prepared to call the following:

• Unders (when a person’s foot or body part has crossed the center line completely)
• Nets (any touch to the net)
• Touches (any touch on the ball before it goes out of play...specifically touches from a block)
• In/out calls to the line closest to them

Many players do not have a lot of experience reffing. That said, please assist refs by making clear calls that go against your own team. I.e. If you touched the net, tell them, if you touched the ball on a block say touch. Teams are not required to make judgment calls against themselves like a close call on the line or hands that are marginal. Please do not make calls against the opposing team in an effort to assist the ref. 

The goal of this league is to have fun, meet other players, and play volleyball! Competition is always a part of league play; however, it is not the main priority for this league. Please expect players of different levels and different experiences.

• There are no league officials, however, we will have a league supervisor. Team Captains are responsible for explanations, dissemination of all information, and enforcement of league rules and policies for their team.
• Teams may have an unlimited number of players on their roster. No more than 6 players may participate in a night.
• No food or drink in the play area. No smoking. No glass. Drinks with a closed top may be kept on the bleachers.
• Teams may warm-up depending on time available – warm up time is not guaranteed.
• First two games will be played to 21, cap at 23, and third game tie breaker, if necessary, will be played to 15, cap at 17. Third games will be played to a lower number of points if necessary, in order to keep matches within the 45-minute per match time limit. Rally scoring will be used.
• Coin flip/Row Sham Bow/Princess Bear Hunter...to determine service or choice of court.
• If there is a play that both team captains cannot agree on, contact the League Supervisor. If the question is related to a rule, the League Supervisor will clarify. If not, a replay will be initiated.
• One, 30 second time-out per game per team. Injury time out may be called, please notify League Supervisor in this situation.
• Substitutes for an injured player may be made at any time. The substitute will assume the position of the injured player.
• Teams must maintain serving rotation. Players may play anywhere on the court, if the serving rotation stays in order.
• Players must call the score loudly before each play. Always say your score first and then the opposing team’s score. Say or think: “4 serving 2” another way to say this is “4 2”.
• Lifts and doubles will only be called in this league when players on the same side as the infraction make the call on their own team. This is a recreational, learning league. Please do not call infractions on another team.
• Rules
  • Every serve equals a point (rally scoring)
  • Only 3 touches allowed per side
  • If the ball lands on the line, it is “in” or good
  • Infractions where the other team gets the ball (and the point)
    • Two sperate hits to a ball from the same person
    • Any touch to the net during the play
    • Any full body part under the net and on the other side
    • Blocking a serve
    • When the ball hits the curtain, track, walls, ceiling, or ceiling fan
    • When a person tries to move the center court curtain to touch the ball
• In this coed volleyball league, teams can play with 3 or 4 players. The following is a list of possible team combinations:
  • 3 females + 1 male
  • 2 females + 2 males
  • 1 female + 3 males
  • The flexibility of having many valid team combinations will help decrease forfeitures and increase the number of games played.
• Coed league notes. All teammates should be playing, do not play around your teammates or jump in front of them. There is a coed rule where a female must touch the ball on every side out. We are not implementing this rule at this time. Ready position and hands up defense. Players may hit from any position. Some players may hit hard. Always be aware and watching and keep your hands up so that you can protect yourself. 

• Coin flip determines service or choice of court.
• First two games will be played to 21, cap at 23, and third game tie breaker, if necessary, will be played to 15, cap at 17. Third games will be played to a lower number of points if necessary in order to keep matches within the 45-minute per match time limit. Rally scoring will be used.
• The ball is out of play if it hits the center court curtain, track, or walls. It will not be replayed. Player may not push the curtain out of the way to reach the ball before it goes “out of play”.
• The ball is out of play if it hits the ceiling, the ceiling fan, or the basketball hoops while going over the net to the opposing team. The ball is playable if it hits the ceiling and stays on the same side of the net and the team then follows up with a clean hit over the net. Are play may be called for balls that hit the ceiling fan when there is a third hit remaining ,and the ball would have stayed on that same side for a possible play.
• One, 30 second time out per game per team.
• Teams may warm-up depending on time available – there is not a guaranteed warm up period.
• Substitutes for an injured player may be made at anytime. The substitute will assume the position of the injured player.
• Only the captain of a team may talk to the referee if questioning a call.
• All calls made by the referee are judgement calls. If the referee needs help on a call, he or she will ask both teams. If there can be no consensus between the two teams then are play will be called.
• Team Captains are responsible for explanations, dissemination of all information, and enforcement of league rules and policies for their team.
• All 2008 USA Volleyball rules apply if not mentioned in Silverthorne Rules.

 4V4 Reverse Coed Rules

• The net height will be set at women’s height.
• Players are required to rotate serve only. Service rotation must alternate male/female.
• When the ball is played more than once by a team, a male player shall make at least one of the contacts. Contact of the ball during blocking shall not constitute playing the ball. There is no requirement for a female player to contact the ball, regardless of the number of hits by a team.
• No male player may participate in a block.
• Males may complete an attack from behind the 10 foot line. If a male player is attacking from inside of the 10 foot line, the hit must have an upward trajectory immediately after contact. Roll shots, shot put, knuckle shots generally have an upward trajectory.
• Teams may play with as few as three players. Teams with 2 or one player will forfeit.
• All players must be on a roster, either the team roster or the player’s pool rosters are acceptable. By signing a team roster, you are committing to playing with that team only. By signing the player’s pool roster you may play with different teams. Players may be added to rosters at any time during this league. Teams are encouraged to recruit new players throughout the year in an effort to keep the league growing.

 Reffing

All teams are required to provide an official on the stand (up ref) and an official on the floor(down ref) for each court they are responsible for officiating.

Up Ref

Minimally, the up refs must do the following:

• Whistle the start and end of all points
• Keep score
• Assure all above said rules are being followed
• Make calls such as 4 hits, double hit, lift, net, in/out, foot faults, touches
• Regarding double hits:
  • In indoor play, double hits are allowed on the first ball over as long as it is not two separate attempts on the ball
  • Call doubles on the second or third attempt at the ball if you see the ball clearly contact the person two times.
• Making over calls when a player from the opposing side has blocked a set (second hit)before it clears the plane of the net.

Down Refs:

Although the official on the stand is ultimately responsible for the flow of the game, keeping score and making final decisions, during this league the down ref may assist wherever needed and should be prepared to help. Minimally, the down ref should be prepared to call the following:

• Unders (when a person’s foot or body part has crossed the center line completely)
• Nets (any touch to the net)
• Touches (any touch on the ball before it goes out of play...specifically touches from a block)
• In/out calls to the line closest to them

Many players do not have a lot of experience reffing. That said, please assist refs by making clear calls that go against your own team. I.e. If you touched the net, tell them, if you touched the ball on a block say touch. Teams are not required to make judgment calls against themselves like a close call on the line or hands that are marginal. Please do not make calls against the opposing team in an effort to assist the r

• Coin flip determines service or choice of court.
• Match play is best 2 out of 3. First two games played to 21, cap at 23. Third game, if needed played to15, cap at 17. Rally scoring will be used.
• The ball is out of play if it hits the center court curtain, track, or walls. It will not be replayed. For safety reasons, players may not move the divider curtain in an attempt to play the ball.
• The ball is out of play if it hits the ceiling, the ceiling fan, or the basketball hoops while going over the net to the opposing team. The ball is playable if it hits the ceiling, the ceiling fan, or the basketball hoop and stays on the same side of the net and the team then follows up with a clean hit over the net. A replay may be called for balls that hit the ceiling fan when there is a third hit remaining, and the ball would have stayed on that same side for a possible play.
• One, 30 second time out per game per team.
• Teams may warm-up depending on time available – warm up time is not guaranteed. Teams may use the track to warm up if there is no gym space available. After gymnastics is over, teams may also use the purple mat to warm up as long as they take their shoes off.
• Substitutes for an injured player may be made at anytime. The substitute will assume the position of the injured player.
• Only the captain of a team may talk to the referee in a polite manner if questioning a call.
• Team Captains are responsible for explanations, dissemination of all information, and enforcement of league rules and policies for their team.
• All players must be on a roster before playing. Rosters serve as a waiver and source of information for identifying those playing in the league. Completed rosters must be turned in to the gym supervisor prior to the first game. New additions may be added to rosters until ½ way through the season.
• Any touch by a player to the net during play is an infraction.
• When a full hand or a full foot crosses the center line (under the net), this is an infraction. (If the point was complete before the line was crossed, then it is not an infraction)
• All USA Volleyball 2008-2009 rules apply if not mentioned above.
• Only 1 power player per team is permitted in the recreational league. This player may be male or female, but only one is permitted per team. Not one of each. A power volleyball player is defined as a participant who meets any one of the below criteria:
  • Collegiate athlete - volleyball (current or past)
  • A player who has recently played in or is currently participating in the Silverthorne Recreation Center Power Leagues (Mondays)
  • A past winner of the Wednesday League (This may or may not be put into place depending on the season. If a team or teams are dominating the league and are at a level that could compete on Monday, they may be moved up.)
  • High level players who may or may not meet the above criteria may be told they cannot play in the Wednesday Recreational League. High level players are encouraged to play on Mondays in the Power League. High level players may also be told they cannot hit or serve aggressively in this league.

Coed Rules

• The serving order and positions on the court at service shall alternate male-female.
• When the ball is played more than once by a team, at least one of the contacts shall be made by a female player. Contact of the ball during blocking shall not constitute playing the ball. There is no requirement for a male player to contact the ball, regardless of the number of contacts by a team.
• Coed volleyball teams can play with 4, 5, or 6 players.
• No more than 3 males may be on the court at one time. There must be at least one female on the court to be eligible to play. The flexibility of having many valid team combinations will help decrease forfeitures and increase the number of games played. Although many combinations are allowed, each team should strive to bring 3 females and 3 males as this is the intention of play for the co-ed league.

The goal of this league is to have fun, meet other players, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Competition is always a part of league play; however, it is not the main priority for this league. Please expect players of different levels and different experiences.

• There are no league officials, however, we will have a league supervisor. Team Captains are responsible for explanations, dissemination of all information, and enforcement of league rules and policies for their team.
• Teams may have an unlimited number of players on their roster. No more than six players may participate in a night.
• No food or drink in the play area. No smoking. No glass.
• Teams may warm-up depending on time available – warm up time is not guaranteed.
• First two games will be played to 21, cap at 23, and third game tie breaker, if necessary, will be played to 15, cap at 17. Third games will be played to a lower number of points if necessary, in order to keep matches within the 45 minute per match time limit. Rally scoring will be used.
• Coin flip/Row Sham Bow/Princess Bear Hunter...to determine service or choice of court.
• Teams will switch sides when one team reaches 11 in a match that is played to 21. Teams will switch sides when one team reaches 8 points in a match to 15... Sun and wind can be strong factors in the outdoor game. This rule helps to keep the games fair.
• If there is a play that both team captains cannot agree on, contact the League Supervisor. If the question is related to a rule, the League Supervisor will clarify. If not, a replay will be initiated.
• One, 30 second time out per game per team. Injury time out may be called, please notify League Supervisor in this situation.
• Substitutes for an injured player may be made at any time. The substitute will assume the position of the injured player.
• Teams must maintain serving rotation. Players may play anywhere on the court, as long as the serving rotation stays in order.
• Players must call the score loudly before each play. Always say your score first and then the opposing team’s score. Say or think: “4 serving 2” another way to say this is “4 2”.
• Lifts and doubles will only be called in this league when players on the same side as the infraction make the call on their own team. This is a recreational, learning league. Please do not call infractions on another team.
• Rules
  • Every serve equals a point (rally scoring)
  • Only 3 touches allowed per side
  • If the ball lands on the line, it is “in” or good
  • Infractions where the other team gets the ball (and the point)
    • Two sperate hits to a ball from the same person
    • Any touch to the net during the play
    • Any full body part under the net and on the other side
• In this coed volleyball league, teams can play with 3 or 4 players. The following is a list of possible team combinations:
  • 3 females + 1 male
  • 2 females + 2 males
  • 1 female + 3 males
  • The flexibility of having many valid team combinations will help decrease forfeitures and increase the number of games played.