Indoor Water Volleyball
Members (and Invited guests) ONLY.
Guest are permitted
as long as there is room, and will be directed to the appropriate net
Two separate game levels
Two nets at a time
Big Ball Rules
Serve must be unassisted.
Server must serve from the right hand side (facing the net) back row.
After the serve, the ball must be touched by at least two players before it is returned to the serving side.
Any player must not have more than 2 consecutive hits.
No player may touch the net or reach over the net while the ball is in play.
No player may "throw" the ball as opposed to "hitting" the ball.
If a ball touches a noodle boundary and lands in, it is "in", if it lands out, it is "out".
Any ball that touches the walls, ceiling, railings, poles, or any other facility surface is out of play.
Game concludes when one team reaches a score of 15, or wins by 2 points over 15
Competitive Rules
A competitive, faster game with a smaller ball , and rules for a more disciplined game. Occasionally competes with surrounding communities.
Serve must be unassisted and clear the net, but may touch it.
Server must serve from the right hand side (facing the net) back row.
Any player must not have more than 1 consecutive hit.
No player may touch the net or reach over the net while the ball is in play.
No player may "throw" the ball as opposed to "hitting" the ball.
If a ball touches a noodle boundary and lands in, it is "in", if it lands out, it is "out".
Any ball that touches the walls, ceiling, railings, poles, or any other facility surface is out of play.
Game concludes when one team reaches a score of 15, or by a two point spread when over 15.
While Competitive Net requires evaluation,
the Big Ball level also has minimum requirements:
Serve the ball over the net
Keep the ball in play
Turn head and body to follow the ball
Stand freely in water
Move towards the ball with minimal difficulty
Hold hands up during active play
The Schedule
Click here to learn about evaluation criteria
All days:- Palm Ridge, Indoor
5:00 - 7:00pmSunday:- Big Ball & Competitive
Tuesday:- Big Ball & Competitive
Thursday:- Big Ball & Competitive
Interested in Joining in?
Contact the host for information on net placement
The evaluation to play competitively includes showing a proficiency in in serving, passing, attending to play, ability to play within rules, self-initiated effort, consistency, and more.
Evaluation is necessary for the safety of all players.
Schedule Change due to Palm Ridge Maintenance:
Palm Ridge Pool is closed from Aug 3rd through Sept 6th. However, Water Volleyball with be playing on Tuesdays at RH Johnson Pool from 3:00 - 5:00pm
Palm Ridge Rec Center
is closed until September 6
Note schedule change below
Have questions?
Contact Maryalyce Skree