This document outlines the rules and policies for intramural volleyball at Emory University, including requirements for equipment, player attire, rules of play, playoffs, defaults/forfeits, rosters, identification, conduct, ejections/reinstatement, sportsmanship ratings, and information about following the intramural program on social media. Teams must have a minimum of 4 players to start a match, which will consist of best 2 out of 3 games up to 25 or 15 points, and players must wear proper athletic attire and be on the official roster to participate.

1. Volleyball
Captain’s Meeting
@Emory_IM

2. Matt Urbanczyk
Coordinator
Intramural & Club Sports
INTRAMURAL STAFF

3. EQUIPMENT CHECK-OUT
 Various equipment is available for checkout from
the Equipment Room when games are played.
 Participants are allowed to check out equipment
with a valid Emory ID card.
 Volleyballs
 Failure to return borrowed equipment will affect a
participant’s eligibility to participate.
 Charged to Bursar account

4.  Participants must wear athletic apparel
 Shoes must be non-marking. No boots, dress
shoes, flip flops, etc.
 Jewelry, including exposed permanent jewelry, is
not permitted under any circumstances.
 Exception: Medical alert identification
PLAYER EQUIPMENT

5. RULES OF PLAY
 Each Men’s & Women’s team shall consist of six (6) players
 A minimum of four (4) players is required to begin a game.
 Each Co-Rec team shall consist of six (6) players
 6 players: 3 men, 3 women or 2 men, 4 women
 5 players: 2 men, 3 women
 4 players: 2 men, 2 women
 Match will consist of best 2 out of 3 games
 First two games will be played to 25 points (win by 2, 31
point cap). Third game will be played to 15 (win by 2, 17
point cap)
 Two timeouts per game
 Server must wait for official’s signal to serve
 Players may not attack or block a serve

6. RULES OF PLAY
 Back row players must jump from behind 10-foot line
 Each team must rotate the server upon
gaining serve

7.  Fouls
 Consecutive plays on the ball
 Team hits ball more than 3 times
 Illegal hit
 Touching the net / Crossing over center line
 Attacking ball over net
 Ball is dead if it:
 Touches the floor
 Ceiling/backboard are both in – team can hit again if it isn’t
3rd hit
 Becomes lodge in any overheard obstruction
 Is whistled dead
RULES OF PLAY

8. PLAYOFFS
 Top two teams in each division advance to the
playoffs!
 Teams must also maintain a 3.0 sportsmanship
rating to advance to the playoffs
 Playoff Overtime
 No cap on final set

9. DEFAULTS / FORFEITS
 Default = Cancellation with notice
 Must notify office 24 hours in advance
 One default per sport
 Forfeit = No-show, player eligibility, etc.
 1st forfeit: Team is out of playoffs
 2nd forfeit: Team is out of the league

10. FORFEITS
 Grace Period
 If Team A is ready at game time, and Team B is not
at the game site, Team A will be given the option to
give Team B a grace period to arrive, or take the win
 If Team A chooses to give Team B a grace period,
the clock will start, and Team B has until halftime to
arrive
 If Team B arrives before halftime, the game will start
from the point on the clock. If they do not arrive, it
will be a forfeit.
 If Team A chooses to wait the grace period, they
must wait out the full period – they can not change
their minds!

11. ROSTER POLICY
 Before participation, all
participants MUST create an
IMLeagues user account AND
must be added as an eligible
player on their team’s roster.

12. ROSTER POLICY
 One single-sex team, one co-rec team!
 Locked into team after one appearance

13. IDENTIFICATION
 Must present own valid
picture identification card
every game
 Emory ID card
 Driver’s license
 Using someone else’s ID
 Team will forfeit the game
 Participant using illegal ID
is suspended
 Participant whose ID was
used is suspended
NO ID = NO PARTICIPATION

14. TEAM CONDUCT
 Good sportsmanship is
important at every contest
 A team captain is ultimately
responsible for his/her
team’s and spectator’s behavior
 Sportsmanship ratings will
be awarded to each team following each game
 Sportsmanship will affect playoff eligibility
 Alcohol/tobacco use is NOT permitted.

15. EJECTIONS & REINSTATEMENT
 If a participant is ejected, he/she becomes
INELIGIBLE for ALL future intramural activities
until he/she meets with the Coordinator of
Intramural & Club Sports, Matt Urbanczyk
 An ejection will result in a minimum one-game
suspension
 Any ejection will result in a team sportsmanship
rating of (0)
 Can be moved up to a maximum of (2) after
meeting

16. SPORTSMANSHIP RATINGS
4 = Excellent
No incidents of poor sportsmanship and the team maintains an attitude of
complete cooperation.
3 = Good
Minimal instances of poor sportsmanship, little complaining.
2 = Fair
Team members display abusive remarks towards officials, unnecessary
roughness, and constant complaints. Teams that have players or coaches
ejected for any reason will receive no higher than a 2 rating.
1 = Unsatisfactory
Team fails to cooperate with officials and team is repeatedly warned about
above infractions. The team captain is required to meet with a member of
the IM Lead Team prior to the team’s next participation.
0 = Poor
Team behavior is completely uncooperative. Conduct may include, but is not
limited to, striking an opponent/staff, unnecessary roughness,
discontinuance of game, and disregard for IM policies and procedures.
A team receiving a 0 rating may face disqualification from the remainder of
the season.
Sportsmanship will be evaluated on a 0 to 4 point scale.

17. SOCIAL NETWORKING
 Get the latest news, updates, view photos,
and more!
 Follow us at @emoryrecwell
 Like us on Facebook at
Emory Recreation & Wellness

18. Have a great season!