Who provides the game volleyball?
Volleyballs are to be provided by either team.

What are the division descriptions?

• B/B+ Division: Designed as a competitive division for teams looking to play quality volleyball. Players in this category have above average to highly completive volleyball skills. Teams use power volleyball skills well – bump, set, spike. Some players have collegiate playing experience and the rest have at least high school playing experience. Players demonstrate an advanced intermediate to highly accomplished skill level.
• C/C+ Division: Intermediate division designed for players and teams with a few seasons under their belt who are looking for more of a challenge. Players can anticipate that 1 out of every 3 rallies will contain a hard hit. Typically, there are 3 contacts made prior to returning the ball and some blocking will occur. Players may have specific positions, however; for the most part teams do not have organized attacks. 
• C Division: Recreation division designed for players who know some volleyball basics and have played before. Teams attempt to execute bump, set, and spike some of the time. Players generally do not have specific player positions.
• D/D+ Division: Entry level recreation division designed for teams who are looking for a relaxed and fun playing atmosphere. Teams and players have little to no experience. The focus is often on getting the ball over the net rather than executing 3 hits.

What is the net height?

• Coed 6’s use a net height of 7’11” 5/8.
• Reverse coed 4’s use a net height of 7’4”1/8.

What are the rules?
Spokane County Parks and Recreation Volleyball programs follow NFHS Rules and Spokane County’s own rule modifications.

What are the roster rules?
Be sure that all players currently playing on your team are listed on your roster at the County Park’s office. If you feel an illegal player is playing on any opposing teams, notify your gym supervisor. It will be investigated by the Recreation Staff the next working day. Teams playing with illegal players may forfeit any wins and be suspended from the tournament. **To be a legal player for tournament, each individual must have signed your team roster and played on your team on a minimum of half of the matches during the regular season.

What are the rules for in-game substitutions?
Spokane County league and tournament play allows for substitutions to occur without guidelines as long as players do not advance in serving order and the team sustains the appropriate male and female ratios. Late players may fill holes as long as serving order of initial players isn’t changed.

What is the protest procedure?
Team Captain’s of each team must mutually agree on a decision. If a decision is not timely made, the point must be replayed.

Are youth players allowed?
Teams may have a maximum of two players aged 15-17. Any player under the age of 18 must have parent complete and sign a parent/guardian authorization form in addition to signing the roster. This form can be found on our website.

Are overhead obstructions playable?
A ball striking the ceiling or an overhead obstruction above a playable area shall remain in play provided the ball contacts the ceiling or obstruction on the side of the net extended that is occupied by the team that last played the ball, and the ball is legally played next by the same team.
Cables, which are used to retract a ceiling-suspended net system and located only on one side of the net, are playable overhead obstructions.

Are children allowed during games?
Children under the age of 12 are allowed in the gym or inside the school building during the program only when a responsible adult (not participating/playing volleyball) is present and supervising the child/children to ensure appropriate behavior that will not disrupt play. Gym supervisors reserve the right to delay or forfeit a team’s game if a disruptive child/children are not attended to.