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Welcome!
We are in indoor volleyball group that has been active since August 2022. Players 18 and up are welcome. Please be familiar with the following expectations before signing up:
- No spikes allowed--that includes any hard fast hits (however, hard fast serves ARE allowed).
- Use only clean and respectful language.
- Do not come unless you make it onto the "going" list.
- Cancellations need to be made by at least the day before the event unless you have an emergency that you communicate to me.
- No shows and late cancellations will result in being removed from your next three events (unless I hear from you).
- Good sportsmanship is expected, which includes supporting other players in a positive way (put down "humor" is not positive) and controlling your own behavior and emotions.
- If you play to the end of the evening, usually around 9:30 or 9:45, you will be expected to stay and help take down the nets and/or help search the building. If you are not able to do this, do NOT stay for the last game. It only takes about 5 minutes when everyone helps.
- Current players will be asked to contribute $5 once every six months to help cover the Meetup subscription cost. This fee is due in July and January and will be announced.
- For those on the waitlist, most of our cancellations happen the day before or the day of the event. Please have your notifications turned on and be ready to respond. (If you are moved onto the going list on the day of the event and can't make it, please cancel so someone else will have a chance to play--and you don't have to contact me to explain. I understand it is short notice for you and you will not be removed from future events in this case.)
If you love volleyball, have a competitive spirit, and practice good sportsmanship, you are welcome to give us a try!
Karen Wernli
801-425-7095
[karenwernli@gmail.com](mailto:karenwernli@gmail.com)
This event is held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. If you are interested in attending church, I can help you find the closest chapel to you (we have several in the Orlando area).
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Volleyball Rules and Expectations - Updated January, 2024
We have a lot of people who want to play! Please read the following updated information....
From now on you must be on the "Going" list in order to play. If you are on the list please don’t be a no-show!
If you can’t make it please cancel 24 hours or more before the event. I know sometimes there are emergencies. Emergencies should not be a regular occurrence.
If you don't remove yourself from the list and don’t show up, I will remove your name from the next event. You can re-sign, but you will be at the end of the waitlist.
IMPORTANT: Don’t come if you are on the waitlist. You must be on the GOING list to attend.
No guests from here on out–I have turned off this feature on the app. Tell your friends how to sign up. I will delete all remaining guests on Feb. 5th.
No trading spots with your friends. If you can’t come, take yourself off the list. No, your friend cannot come in your place. They will need to wait for their turn on the waitlist.
Tournament Nights - 1st and 3rd Monday of each month!
Group members voted to have tournament games twice a month.
If you want to be a team captain please put your name on the list at volleyball night. I will have a clipboard there for signing up. I will rotate names equally.
Expectations for captains include the following:
- Be familiar with all or most players in order to choose balanced teams.
- Lead by example with good sportsmanship.
- Invest in your team by being positive, helping with skills if needed, guiding players in how to work as a TEAM… not just get the ball over.
- Monitor so that players are not playing others’ positions, staying in the setter position, or causing other problems.
All players:
- Please speak up for yourself if someone is playing your position or asks to stay in the setter position. Graciously tell them no.
- Play your position! Sometimes it can be hard to know whose ball it is–just be aware of where you are, call the ball, and back off if someone else calls it so we can avoid injuries.
- The setter (center front player) gets the second hit. If they need to, they should call HELP. Otherwise, let the SETTER take the second hit.
- NOTE: Be clear when you call GOT IT or HELP. It gets loud in the gym and can be hard to understand what people are saying.
- Call out the score clearly BEFORE serving.
- No spikes or high-speed power hits, except for serves.
- No bad language, including cursing, swearing, or speaking any form of God’s name casually or disrespectfully.
- Stay alert, play your best, have a good attitude, and be respectful of all players.
We will never all agree on every issue. Please be a good sport and help keep volleyball fun, safe, and awesome for everyone.
Thank you for being part of this group!!! Please always feel free to talk with me if you have input, questions, or concerns.
Karen Wernli
801-425-7095
karenwernli@gmail.comThis event is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. If you are interested in attending church I can help you find the closest chapel to you (we have several in the Orlando area). Or you are welcome to attend with me–I go to the chapel at 4020 S. Bumby, Orlando (Sundays at 10:30 am). You are always welcome!
PS - Thanks to all who have paid me for their share of the Meetup fee ($5 once every six months). I appreciate your contribution!!!
*If you can help set up the nets/poles, I will be there at 6:10 PM and could use 3 to 5 people to help with this. Thank you!
