Volleyball Tournament Rules & Guidelines

Format: Single Elimination • 4v4 Teams • Ages 14+

Schedule

  • Check-In: 1:00 PM

  • Service: 1:15 PM (Attendance Required for All Players)

  • First Game Start: 2:00 PM

Note: If any team member is absent from the service, the team will be disqualified.

Game Format

  • Style: Rally scoring to 21 points (win by 2) for all games except the Championship Game, which will be to 25 points (win by 2).

  • Single Elimination: Lose once, and your team is out.

  • Court Time Limit: Teams have 2 minutes to report to the court after being called. Failure to do so results in forfeit.

  • Ball Touches: Each team gets a maximum of 3 touches before sending the ball over.

Player Eligibility

  • All players must be 14 years or older.

  • Only registered players are allowed to participate—no substitutions after the tournament starts unless approved by the coordinator.

Sportsmanship & Conduct

  • No swearing, cussing, or fighting. Any such behavior may result in immediate elimination from the tournament.

  • Respect referees, opponents, and spectators at all times.

  • All referee decisions are final—no arguing calls.

Additional Rules

  • Net Violations: Any contact with the net is a fault.

  • Serving: Must be from behind the baseline; underhand and overhand serves are allowed.

  • Boundaries: If the ball lands on the line, it is in.

  • Tie-Breakers: In the event of a tie in the final point (e.g., 11–11 or 25–25), play continues until a team wins by 2 points.

Organizer’s Rights

  • The tournament director reserves the right to modify rules or the schedule to ensure fair play and timely completion.

  • Weather or unforeseen circumstances may alter the format at the organizer’s discretion.

Payment

  • Entry Fee: $5 per person or $20 per team

  • Payment must be made at the service before the first game.

  • Accepted Methods: Cash or Zelle only.

  • If your team is not paid and confirmed before the end of service, you cannot participate.

SEPTEMBER 27 AT THE YUCCA VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER!

57090 Twentynine Palms Highway Yucca Valley, CA 92284

Prize Pool!

1st Place- $250
2nd Place- $100
3rd Place- $100

Enter Your Team

Registration Form

Please fill out the form below to register your team for the TheDoorYuccaValleyVolleyBall Tournament.

  • Team Name: Tigers

  • Captain Name: Adrian

  • Contact Email: ilovejesus@gmail.com

  • Contact Phone: 760-xxx-xxxx

  • Number of Players: 4 Starters, 1 Sub

  • Player Names: Starters: Caleb, Josh, Sarah, and Adrian Sub: Kate

  • Payment: Please have $5 per player or $20 per team ready on the Tournament Day


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Hello! We are the Door Christian Fellowship in Yucca Valley! We are located on 56828 Skyline Ranch Rd. We are a christian church that is always looking for ways to direct peoples attention to Jesus. We would love for all who join this tournament to be open to attending our church and more importantly accepting Jesus Christ!

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