Eagle Hill Volleyball FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (with answers).

Yes, both men and women are welcome.

The school district requires that participants be at least 18 years old and are not currently attending high school.

Two. Enough for four teams. (16-28 people.)

The first people arriving setup the net. Then people start to warm up (bumping and setting the ball to each other).

Once enough people (about 6) arrive, a game starts. As people arrive, they join the game.

Normally, by the time that game is done, we have enough people for four teams (16-28 people). Then we line up and count off making four teams. Team 1 plays 2 and 3 plays 4. When both games are done, we rotate clockwise and play another team. When both games are done, we switch again and play the team we haven't played yet.

When those games are done, we line up again, form new teams and play three more games (time permitting).

That's the number of people who (to the best of my memory) showed up to play on that day.

That is hard to answer. We have "intermediate" skill. The best way to learn is judge for yourself. Just show up and decide for yourself if you think you'll fit in.

No. If the setter does not want to take hit #2, he/she should call "help" loudly, clearly and quickly enough so that a teammate can take hit #2.

Sure, if they are eligible to play (18+ and not attending H.S.). Otherwise, no. The school's liability insurance doesn't allow children in the gym while we are playing. I realize this can be a hardship, but I don't make the rules. The insurance company made those rules.

Yes, if Eagle Hill School closes early for snow or other reason, volleyball is cancelled for that evening.

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