RULES

A. General Rules
1. Red Cup Classic Mud Volleyball is designed to be a fun recreational experience, and not overly
  competitive.
2. No re entry into event.
3. No one under 21 years of age allowed in the event. No pets!
4. Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in forfeit or removal from the Event and grounds. Unsportsmanlike
  conduct can include but is not limited to the following: arguing, profanity, gestures and physical attacks
  directed toward players, referees, staff, spectators, and/or officials.
5. Persons under 21 years of age are not permitted to play. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
6. DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN LIQUOR! If you do, your entire team WILL BE disqualified.
7. If any member of your team is involved in a physical confrontation, your entire team will be disqualified.
B. Tournament Format
1. This Tournament is a recreational “Just For Fun” Event.
2. This is a one-day, round-robin Tournament with a single elimination play-off for each area.
3. Six teams play on the same court, 5 matches each, weather permitting. Winning team advances to
  Tournament.
4. Round robin matches are for fifteen-minutes or to 25 points; win by 2, 27 point cap.
5. Teams not ready at game time will forfeit that game.
6. Teams will change sides at thirteen (13) points.
7. There will be one winner from each net in round robin play determined in the following order:
       a. Winner of the most matches on the net.
       c. Total points of all matches played.
       d. If there is not a clear winner, it'll be a Tug-O-War.

C. Team Composition
1. All players must be in possession of proof that they are at least 21 years of age.
2. Members of a team may only play on one team during the day.
3. Additions to a team may be accepted ONLY AFTER a new player has signed the roster/waiver.
4. Each team must have a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 players on the court at all times.
5. Teams are co-ed, and must have at least 50% women on the court throughout the match.
6. Shoes must be worn during every match. NO EXCEPTIONS OR EXCUSES

D. Refereeing
1. Mud Volleyball referees will do all refereeing. All judgment calls will be the decision of the referee.
2. The referees will handle disputes.
3. Please be respectful towards referees, they are volunteers.

E. Reporting Match Results
1. Referees will track match results.
2. Court winners will be announced shortly after the round robin.
3. If a game is forfeited, the winning team receives 25 points and the forfeiting team receives 0.

F. First Match of the Day
1. First game starts at 12 noon. Don’t be late! We will not hold rematches and we will not reschedule.

G. Service, Rotation and Substitution
1. Alternate players may rotate in / out only when ball is not in play.
2. Only underhand serves are permitted. Failure to do so will result in a side-out.
3. No more than 3 players may be at the net at one time.
4. Players must rotate in a clockwise rotation through all positions.

H. Ball in Play
1. The only coed rule in effect is that at least 50% of the players on the court must always be female.
2. Up to 3 contacts on the ball each time the ball crosses the net. A block does not count as one of three
   hits.
3. Crossing under the net is permitted unless it interferes with the play of the opposing team.
4. Major net violations will be called. Minor contact with the net or contact away from play will not be
  considered a violation.
5. Open hand hits are legal provided the ball is not caught, thrown, or otherwise directed.
6. Blocking or attacking (hitting) the serve above the net by a front row player is legal.
7. Balls are called in or out by the ref. In general all balls that hit water first are considered in.

I. Weather Policy
1. The Tournament may be canceled because of weather if dangerous conditions arise.
2. In case of cancellation, winner of the Tournament may be determined by the Tournament Director.

J. Waiver
1. Participating in this event, players agree to accept full liability. Any sponsor or Team Captain will not allow
  the Players to take part in Red Cup Classic unless the Players understand and accept all responsibility
  and liability for their participation in the Event. Therefore, as consideration for allowing the Players to take
  part in Red Cup Classic, the Players agree as follows:
            a. The Players wish to take part in the Red Cup Classic despite any and all dangers associated with
                such participation;
            b. The Players acknowledge that they are duly aware of the risks and hazards inherent upon their
                participation in the Red Cup Classic;
            c. The Players waive and surrender any right to receive specific notice of the existence of
                dangerous conditions associated with playing in Red Cup Classic;
            d. The Players, their heirs and assigns hereby release the Sponsors, any of their insurers,
                 indemnitors, successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and
                 causes of action whatsoever arising out of or relating to any loss, damage, or injury, including
                 death, that may be sustained whether past, present, or future, and whether permanent,
                 continuing or otherwise, in connection with or related in any manner to their participation in Red                           Cup Classic;
            e. The Players further agree that the Sponsors shall not be liable for damages, of any kind, to the
                 Players, arising out of the Players participation in Red Cup Classic, including, but not limited to,
                 damages arising out of negligence (including, but not limited to, negligence in the set-up or
                 operation of Red Cup Classic);
             f. Players shall indemnify and hold harmless the Sponsors for all damages, claims, liabilities, and
                costs arising out of or resulting from Players participation in Red Cup Classic;
             g. The Players warrant that they will wear shoes at all times during play in Red Cup Classic.
             h. The Players grant permission to the Sponsors to utilize any and all photographs, videotapes,
                 recordings, and other reference or records of the events and activities, which are part of Red
                 Cup Classic.

A. General Rules
1. Red Cup Classic Mud Volleyball is designed to be a fun
  recreational experience, and not overly competitive.
2. No re entry into event.
3. No one under 21 years of age allowed in the event. No
  pets!
4. Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in forfeit or removal
  from the Event and grounds. Unsportsmanlike conduct
  can include but is not limited to the following: arguing,
  profanity, gestures and physical attacks directed toward
  players, referees, staff, spectators, and/or officials.
5. Persons under 21 years of age are not permitted to
  play. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
6. DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN LIQUOR! If you do, your
  entire team WILL BE disqualified.
7. If any member of your team is involved in a physical
  confrontation, your entire team will be disqualified.

B. Tournament Format
1. This Tournament is a recreational “For Fun Only” Event.
2. This is a one-day, round-robin Tournament with a single
   elimination play-off for each area.
3. Six teams play on the same court, 5 matches each,
  weather permitting. Winning team advances to
  Tournament.
4. Round robin matches are for fifteen-minutes or to 25
  points; win by 2, 27 point cap.
5. Teams not ready at game time will forfeit that game.
6. Teams will change sides at thirteen (13) points.
7. There will be one winner from each net in round robin
  play determined in the following order:            

      a. Winner of the most matches on the net.
      c. Total points of all matches played.
      d. If there is not a clear winner, it'll be a Tug-O-War.

C. Team Composition
1. All players must be in possession of proof that they are
  at least 21 years of age.
2. Members of a team may only play on one team during
  the day.
3. Additions to a team may be accepted ONLY AFTER a
  new player has signed the roster/waiver.
4. Each team must have a minimum of six and a maximum
  of eight players on the court at all times.
5. Teams are co-ed, and must have at least 50% women
  on the court throughout the match.
6. Shoes must be worn during every match. NO
  EXCEPTIONS OR EXCUSES

D. Refereeing
1. Mud Volleyball referees will do all refereeing. All
  judgment calls will be the decision of the referee.
2. The referees will handle disputes.
3. Please be respectful towards referees, they are
  volunteers.

E. Reporting Match Results
1. Referees will track match results.
2. Court winners will be announced shortly after the round
  robin.
3. If a game is forfeited, the winning team receives 25
  points and the forfeiting team receives 0.

F. First Match of the Day
1. First game starts at 12 noon. Don’t be late! We will not
  hold rematches and we will not reschedule.

G. Service, Rotation and Substitution
1.  Alternate players may rotate in / out only when ball is not
   in play.
2. Only underhand serves are permitted. Failure to do so
   will result in a side-out.
3.  No more than 3 players may be at the net at one time.
4.  Players must rotate in a clockwise rotation through all
   positions.

H. Ball in Play
1. The only coed rule in effect is that at least 50% of the
  players on the court must always be female.
2. Up to 3 contacts on the ball each time the ball crosses
  the net. A block does not count as one of three hits.
3. Crossing under the net is permitted unless it interferes
  with the play of the opposing team.
4. Major net violations will be called. Minor contact with the
  net or contact away from play will not be considered a
  violation.
5. Open hand hits are legal provided the ball is not caught,
  thrown, or otherwise directed.
6. Blocking or attacking (hitting) the serve above the net
  by a front row player is legal.
7. Balls are called in or out by the ref. In general all balls
  that hit water first are considered in.

I. Weather Policy
1. The Tournament may be canceled because of weather
   if dangerous conditions arise.
2. In case of cancellation, winner of the Tournament may
   be determined by the Tournament Director.

J. Waiver
1. Participating in this event, players agree to accept full
 liability. Any sponsor or Team Captain will not allow the
 Players to take part in Red Cup Classic unless the
 Players understand and accept all responsibility and
 liability for their participation in the Event. Therefore, as
 consideration for allowing the Players to take part in
 Red Cup Classic, the Players agree as follows:
      a.  The Players wish to take part in the Red Cup
           Classic despite any and all dangers associated
           with such participation;
      b.  The Players acknowledge that they are duly
           aware of the risks and hazards inherent upon
           their participation in the Red Cup Classic;                           c.   The Players waive and surrender any right to
           receive specific notice of the existence of
           dangerous conditions associated with playing
           in Red Cup Classic;
      d.   The Players, their heirs and assigns hereby
           release the Sponsors, any of their insurers,
           indemnitors, successors and assigns from any
           and all liability, claims, demands, actions and
           causes of action whatsoever arising out of or
           relating to any loss, damage, or injury,                                       including death, that may be sustained
           whether past, present, or future, and whether
           permanent, continuing or otherwise, in
           connection with or related in any manner to
           their participation in Red Cup Classic;
      e.  The Players further agree that the Sponsors
           shall not be liable for damages, of any kind, to
           the Players, arising out of the Players
           participation in Red Cup Classic, including, but
           not limited to, damages arising out of
           negligence (including, but not limited to,
           negligence in the set-up or operation of Red
           Cup Classic);
       f.  Players shall indemnify and hold harmless the
           Sponsors for all damages, claims, liabilities,
           and costs arising out of or resulting from
           Players participation in Red Cup Classic;
       g. The Players warrant that they will wear shoes
            at all times during play in Red Cup Classic.
       h.  The Players grant permission to the Sponsors
            to utilize any and all photographs, videotapes,
            recordings, and other reference or records of
            the events and activities, which are part of
            Red Cup Classic.