Frequently
Asked Questions
Do
I have to be gay to be a part of this league?
Any gay-friendly person is welcome to join.
How
old do I have to be to play?
For insurance reasons, you must be at least 18 years old to play in the
league.
When
and What are the volleyball seasons?
There are two seasons.
The Fall season runs
from September to December. The Fall season is a great time
for new players to join. The SCVL Board forms the Fall teams with
the intention of balancing the less experienced players with the
more experienced players. This provides a good
opportunity for new players
to learn from the more experienced players.
The Winter season runs from January to April, and is comprised of two divisions - a recreational division, and a
competitive division. Teams in the recreational division are
formed by the SCVL Board. Teams in the competitive division
are
formed by league members. To play in the competitive
division, members must form their own teams. Players are welcome to
participate
in both divisions.
What
kind of skills do I need to be a part of the league?
The league consists of players with various skill levels -- from highly
skilled “A” and “B” level
players to players
who have only played picnic volleyball.
The first three weeks of the Fall season are open play and skills
clinics. If
you
are a novice, you will be given some basic training in bumping,
setting, hitting, and serving during those first three weeks.
You
will also be taught the basic rules, principles, and strategies of
volleyball.
The volleyball matches are refereed by league members following the US
Volleyball Association rules. If you’ve never
played
volleyball “by the rules”, odds are you will be
pleasantly
surprised by how much fun the game can be.
How
much does it cost to play?
The cost is $45 per person, per season. For players who
participate in both
of the Winter divisions, the cost is $65. The money pays for
the volleyball courts and league operations.
What
equipment do I need?
You will need athletic attire and a lock for the lockers.
Street shoes are not permitted
on
the court, so please carry a pair of court shoes into the building
and wear them after you are inside.
What
are my responsibilities, aside from playing?
When your team is not playing in a match, your team will periodically
be required to provide two Referees, two Line Judges, and a Score
Keeper.
The more experienced players usually take the Referee positions.
The Line Judges watch the court boundaries and the ball. They
determine if the ball is “in” or
“out” when the
ball hits the floor near a court boundary. They also watch
the
server for foot faults during the serve.
The Score Keeper maintains an accurate score.
If you have never performed any of these tasks, don’t
worry. Assistance will be provided. Your most
important
responsibilities are to have fun and enjoy the game.
What
if I can’t commit to playing every Sunday?
Part time players are welcome. The cost remains $45 per
person, per season.
How do I add the
schedule to my iCal calendar?
If you're using Apple's iCal, select Calendar --> Subscribe from the menu bar, then copy and paste the following URL.
http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/steelcityvolleyballleague@gmail.com/public/basic.ics
How
do I access the schedule from an RSS reader?
You can copy and paste the following into any feed reader.
http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/steelcityvolleyballleague@gmail.com/public/basic
I
have a question that wasn’t answered above. Who
should I ask?
Go to the contacts
page and send us an email or give us a call.