Atlanta Volleyball Meetup Group

• RSVP on individual event page for dates you want to attend
• Future dates found on calendar here
• If RSVP is full: join Meetup Waitlist. Note: the order on Meetup waitlist is random. (The participant at top of Meetup waitlist is NOT next in line.)
• You'll be notified if you're changed from waitlist to "RSVPd" (Check your Meetup settings to control notifications)
• Guests must create a Meetup account & RSVP themselves

•COST:

• $10 for non-Decatur residents (cash only)
• $5 for Decatur residents (bring proof of residence - cash only)

•GYM CLOSURES:

• Canceled events have strikes through them on Meetup calendar
• Fill out this form to be notified when vball has been canceled last minute (& for reminders about scheduled closures)
• View currently known closures here

•DAY & TIME:

• Sundays 3:00pm-7:00pm (See check-in times in attendance section)
• Google maps says Rec center is closed Sundays - ignore that!
• We end at 7pm sharp so we don’t keep Rec Center staff out too late

•LOCATION:

• Decatur Recreation Center (231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030)
• Enter through front door (from Sycamore Street)

•UPON ARRIVAL EACH EVENT:

1. At front desk: sign in with the Rec Center & Pay $$.
2. At front of gym: check-in with the host
3. On gridded sheet on clipboard in gym: sign your name to be rotated into play (& follow steps below)

•GAME PLAY:

• There's 2 nets, & we play 6 versus 6
• We use a rotation grid so everyone plays
• Neatly write your name on Rotation Grid in gym. (For common 1st names: add your last name's Initial to avoid confusion)
• To keep playtime fair:
  (1) Don't skip boxes
  (2) Don't signup anyone else
  (3) You can only have one active spot on grid at a time
  (4) Seriously: don't sign up other people, and don't skip boxes
• To maintain equal rotation:
  (1) If you win, you get to play one more game but afterwards you must sign up on Rotation Grid again
  (2) If you lose, you'll have to signup on Rotation Grid again

•RANDOM:

• If vball hits basketball hoop/ceiling/upstairs gate: you can play it on your team’s side. If ball goes over net after hitting an obstacle - the other team can take the point (unless they want to play it.)

•SKILL LEVEL: All skill levels welcome! We offer a friendly, inclusive environment where players from all levels can cooperate & constructively help each other as we grow our fantastic volleyball community

•HELPFUL FOR BEGINNERS:

• Sarah Pavan Video Tutorials
• High level players attend, including powerful hitters, so be prepared to utilize an overhand dig if the ball goes towards your face

•PARTICIPATION:

• All adults 18+ allowed
• You can come alone - this is an open play event
• You do not have to bring any equipment. Some people bring knee pads & if you have a volleyball - feel free to bring it

•PARKING: Park at street meters or in parking lot in between Decatur Rec center & library. MARTA station nearby. Walking & biking encouraged!

LOCKERS: Participants can bring their own locks to use with the lockers, but all items & locks must be removed at end of the night.

•FOOD & DRINK: You’re welcome to bring water to drink in the gym, however all food must be consumed in the cafe area located just outside of the gym. Please remove all trash when leaving.

•FRIENDLY REMINDERS:

• We all played at a lower level in the past - please be kind & patient with one another!
• Obscenities, abusive behavior, & disrespectful conduct will be dealt with accordingly & The Decatur Rec Center has the right to ask anyone to leave

•QUESTIONS?

• Post questions in the comments (for the specific date) so that week's host can answer. (Please don't direct message any hosts - they are unlikely to see it in time)

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B+ LEVEL: ALL PLAYERS should know official volleyball rules and "attempt" to make proper/legal contact on the ball at all times!
"ILLEGAL CONTACTS SHOULD BE "SELF-CALLED..."
including lifts, carries, double-contacts, dinks, etc. At this B+ Level, you may call contacts "a bit loosely," but blatantly bad contacts should not be allowed.

*More experienced players are welcome to join to help coach lower-level players in the game, but they MUST be respectful to lower-level players.

Learn about skill levels here: www.alpharettabeach.com/skill-levels

EVENT INFO

• ONLY Registered Guests Can Play! Waitlist-ers should not come.
• No-shows and Late-bailouts hurt the group and can get you banned.
• If unable to arrive at the scheduled start time, KINDLY ADD A NOTE BELOW stating when you do expect to arrive. This allows everyone to know when enough players will be here to start the first game.

FACILITY RULES

• Adults 18+ ONLY!
• NO GLASS outside of your vehicles (this is a 100% barefoot facility)
• No Attitudes or Drama! Play hard, but play nice.
• No Kids Under 10 within court barrier nets if either court is playing.
• NO TOYS SMALLER THAN A VOLLEYBALL ON THE COURTS.
• NO DIGGING IN THE SAND (there is a plastic liner between the sand and soil that can be damaged).
• No Alcohol per the City of Alpharetta
• All parking is straight in and marked. No angled parking or taking up two parking spots.

Things that are not allowed in beach volleyball.

• No throws
• No carries
• No dinks using the "pads" of your fingers.
• No double contacts (a player contacts the ball twice in succession or the ball contacts except in a single attempt on the first ball over).
• Servers adjust so opposing players can see you and the ball clearly.
• No nets