SPECTATOR EXPECTATIONS:
Spectators should be mindful that their privilege and responsibility is to be encouraging and uplifting during attendance at athletic competitions. Athletics are a way for athletes to learn and develop. Therefore, spectators should do their best to encourage these individuals/teams and to assist in developing young boys and girls. Spectators are to be respectful of all players, coaches, and fans at all times, just as they would like to be respected (Matthew 7:12). Spectators should respect the judgments and decisions of contest officials, recognizing the fact that they are human, and admiring their willingness to assist in the development of student-athletes. Spectators engaging in inappropriate behavior may be asked to leave the event's premises.
SPORTSMANSHIP:
Coaches and athletes must always conduct themselves to represent McCauley Christian Academy and Jesus Christ positively. Sports are intended to be competitive, but that should never extend past the field of play. All athletes, coaches, and fans should always behave appropriately on the sidelines. Coaches and players shall comply fully with the rulings of the officials. In no way - by voice, action, or gesture - shall they demonstrate their dissatisfaction with the decisions made in an unsportsmanlike manner. Obscene language or gestures, inciting violence, and general inappropriate behavior are unacceptable at any time and are unbecoming of an athlete, coach, or fan of McCauley Christian Academy.
Official High School volleyball rules will govern play, except for the following modifications:
- Net height shall be between 6 ½ feet and 6 ¾
- Games will be rally scoring up to 25 points(must win by 2), third set is to 15 points with 20 point cap
- Two out of three format, teams can still play third set if both teams are in agreement
- No “illegal hits” will be called unless there is a deliberate catch and throw or obvious double hit (Official’s judgment)
- Serve must begin from behind service line but foot faults will not be called (4th grade 5’inside boundary line and 5th grade 2’ inside line)
- There is a limit of 5 consecutive serves for any one player, of which team must then rotate and still maintain service. Continue in this format until side-out
- Turn in official line up to score’s table or official
- There is no limit on substitutions although when another replaces a player, she must re-enter for the same player. Have substitutions done as formal as possible to prepare them for next level
- Begin each game with prayer at center circle lead by a coach or student
- All players must play. (Try your best to have equal playing time for each athlete.
- Eligibility for each student is based on whether the student is on grade level according to his or her age. Students held back or who started school late should be moved up to the next grade level category, unless student’s skill lacks experience.
*Failure to notify the league director of a team missing a game at least 48 hours prior to
the scheduled game, the team will be subject to a $50.00 fine, and the team will not
be allowed to play the next game(s) until the fine is paid. The paid fine will go to the
hosting site to cover officials and other paid services. Failure to show up for games can
be a cause for forcible withdrawal from the league.
*COVID Protocols? Follow-up….
Referees' payment of $35 check per game – payment made directly after the game;
One(1) Official for all age divisions; 5th/6th may need two(2) Officials if the division grows large enough.
