Club Information

 

Location

The mini gym at Clubhouse 1 has advanced volleyball sessions scheduled 3 days of the week. See our home page for the schedule. The mini gym is located behind the swimming pool. Park in the rear parking lot. Volleyball participation is only open to Laguna Woods Village residents and their guests.

 

Volleyball Advanced Club Code of Conduct

To play on Volleyball Advanced Club days, it is expected that you:

• Meet the skill level requirements listed below.

• Understand that Laguna Woods Village Volleyball Advanced Club is an all-volunteer sports club established solely for the participation in competitive volleyball play by its members.

• Will take responsibility for your personal conduct.

• Understand that any inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated, and that the Club reserves the right to revoke your membership.

• Will hold harmless any member, director, officer, volunteer, or the Club for any accident, loss, damage, or theft to you or your guest in the course of any activity or event sponsored by Laguna Woods Village Volleyball Advanced Club.

• Abide by the International Federation of USA Volleyball Rules and regulations except as noted in the House Rules section below.

• Treat everyone with courtesy and respect. Be welcoming and helpful to newcomers and visitors. If necessary, explain politely that the advanced days are for experienced players and that there are others days dedicated to less skilled players.

• Respect the Laguna Woods Volleyball facilities and property. Keep them clean and in good working order.

• Pitch in. Help to set up and tear down whenever possible.

• Strive to positively reinforce and influence other players.

• Accept responsibility for any guests you bring to the courts. Make sure they abide by these rules.

• Be respectful of players engaged in play and avoid interfering with their play.

• Promote good sportsmanship and fairness in all aspects of play.

• Dress for safe and enjoyable play. Wear appropriate volleyball and non-offensive attire. Shirts and court shoes are a must.

• Please DO NOT engage in physical or verbal behavior that threatens the health, safety and/or physical and mental well-being of others, including the use of alcohol, tobacco and/or drugs.

• Failure to abide by this Club Code of Conduct will result in removal from the Club.

 

House Rules

• Advanced Level: Approval needed to participate on advanced level days. All new players must meet posted Advanced skill qualifications

• Club Plays By USA Volleyball Rules except:

  • No kicking the ball

    • Ball can be played off the foot when the foot is in contact with the floor

  • No contact with any part of the net 

  • No parts of the body can be completely over the center line

  • No call for ball in hand violation during a serve

  • We will not allow any attacking the serve even if you think you are below the net.

• Scoring:

  • Rally Scoring (points are awarded on each rally regardless of which team served)

  • Two teams: 25 points games, win by 2

  • Three teams: 15 point games, win by 2, cap at 17

• First Serve:

  • The team on the basketball side of the court starts serving first.

  • If there are only 2 teams, after the first game, the losing team serves first.

  • If there are 3 teams, the incoming team starts in the serving position.

• Assign Team Captains:  Sometimes team captains will be selected when new teams are assigned.  The team captains will be responsible to lead the team by setting up the rotation, calling of questionable plays, resolving who gets the new arrival players, assign extra rotators and work together to reshuffle the teams to make them more even.

• Extra Players: The winning team takes the extra player unless the team captains decide otherwise.

• Ceiling: Anything that is BROWN can be played, except if it hits the ceiling on the opponent’s side.

• Basketball Backboard: Replayed only if it interferes with play.

• Line Judges: If there are 3 teams, the team sitting out calls the lines.

• Please silence your cell phone.

• Safety:

  • Second ball is the setter's ball unless they call "HELP".

  • Call the ball you intend to take.

  • After the play/volley, please roll the ball under the net to the server for the safety of others.

  • If there is something on the court (water, oil, etc.), stop play.

  • If someone gets hurt, stop play.

Introductory Information 

• Prior to the start of play, it is recommended to attempt to create competitive teams by volunteers.

  • After initial assignments, adjustments to team personnel can be made.

• Usually all players, except the setter, receive serves and play defensive positions, with middle back playing in the "up" position.

• Blocking

  • When blocking, inform your teammates so they are prepared to cover dinks.

  • Normally only one player blocks

  • Inform your teammates (especially the other blocker) if you intend to execute a double block.

  • Skilled blockers may perform a switch to block the stronger hitter on the opposing team.

• It is common for some players to set the whole time they are in the front row by performing a "switch" after the serve with one of the hitters.

• The club does not make use of the libero position. 

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Advanced Volleyball Eligibility Skills Requirements

For safety reasons and to insure a high quality game, Advanced Level Board or Panel Members will determine who is eligible to participate on advanced level play days.  All Club Members & Guests must be approved to play on advanced days by the Volleyball Board or their representatives BEFORE they can play. If advanced club members do not participate in Club play for a period of 6 months they must be re-approved before playing advanced play.  All new players must have advanced level skill/play knowledge listed below:

1. Must understand and consistently practice the volleyball theory

   • pass-set-hit

   • second ball setters

   • blocking

   • covering block

   • covering hitter

2. Must know and play all court positions properly and understand all offensive and defensive positions. This is a safety issue.

3. Must be agile and be able to handle and anticipate hard spiked balls. This is a safety issue.

4. Must be able to control the ball when passing/bumping.

5. Must be able to properly execute a legal set and back set.

   • Must be able to consistently put up a high, hittable set.

   • Must be able to consistently put up a high, hittable back set.

   • Must be able to consistently cross set.

6. Must be able to consistently spike/hit the ball properly within the court boundaries.

7. Must be able to consistently serve a “fair/good” serve.

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New Players Qualification Process

• Club members will assess the new player’s ball handling skills before the new member is allowed to play a game.  

• If it appears they have the skills, they will be allowed to play a game to see how they perform on the court during a game.  

• If the majority of the Club members present agree that the new player possess the skills and court knowledge, the new player will be allowed to play on a one month trial basis.  

• At the end of the trial period the new player’s skills will be assessed by the Club members present to determine if the new player will be granted membership into the Club.

Removing Players from Approved List

 

• Players can be removed if they haven’t played for an extended period of time or they have moved.  

• We know, as we all age and our skills starts to slip, there will come a time for each of us to remove ourselves from the approved list.

 

 

Volleyball Advanced Club Authorized Representatives

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2024 Authorized Representatives

• Monica Vogelbacger

• Kevin Twombly
   

2023 Authorized Representatives

• Monica Vogelbacger

• Jere Becker

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2022 Board Members

• Patricio Frixione

• Simon Xue

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