OFFICIAL TEAM TERMS & GUIDELINES

Effective Date: November 2026

1. Association Overview & Eligibility

  • Purpose: To organize consistent, high-energy, recreational volleyball sessions focused on quality rallies, physical activity, and positive community connection.

  • Skill Level & Eligibility: Open to players with basic volleyball fundamentals (comfortable with passing, setting, and court movement). To keep match play fluid, we do not run beginner coaching sessions during regular practices.

  • Mandatory Registration: Every participant must be registered via the official website form prior to entering the sports hall. Door walk-ins are not permitted.

  • Team Contacts:

2. Membership Tiers, Booking & Financial Terms

All registrations and payments must be completed prior to stepping onto the court. Fees and dues are non-refundable once booked.

  • Monthly Membership (Core Roster — 190 SEK / month):

    • Privileges: Guaranteed court spot every practice, voting power on team decisions, option to order custom name & number jerseys, and entry to exclusive training clinics.

    • Payment: Due monthly via either Swish Transfer or Standing Bank Transfer.

  • Casual Participation (65 SEK / practice):

    • Privileges: Flexible attendance based on available spots, option to order standard team apparel.

    • Payment: Prepaid per practice via either Swish or Bank Transfer prior to arrival.

  • Drop-In & Guest Policy (65 SEK / practice):

    • No Free Tryouts: First-time trial sessions are not free; every attendee must be registered and prepaid.

    • Guest Clearance: Members wishing to bring a guest must notify the Team Manager at least 1 hour in advance (earlier notice preferred) to verify court space.

    • Payment: Prepaid per practice via either Swish or Bank Transfer prior to arrival.

3. Venue Access & Security Protocol

  • Facility Confidentiality: Practices take place in a secured school sports hall. The specific entry door and access code/instructions vary each week and are posted exclusively in the private WhatsApp group.

  • No Code Sharing: Door codes and entry procedures are strictly confidential. Never distribute access details to outside acquaintances or strangers.

  • Door Integrity: Hall entrance doors must remain closed at all times. Members must never prop doors open or let unrecognized individuals into the building.

  • Challenge Protocol: If an unfamiliar person attempts to enter, members must question if they have booked in advance and immediately refer them to team leadership.

4. Code of Conduct & Player Safety

  • Sportsmanship & Inclusion: Teammates must treat one another with respect. Disruptive outbursts, hostility, or discriminatory behavior will result in removal from the hall.

  • Zero Tolerance for Harassment: We are firmly committed to maintaining a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment for all players. Unwanted flirting, persistent personal advances, and forceful interactions will not be tolerated. Violations will result in an immediate, permanent ban from all sessions and community channels with no warnings or refunds.

  • Spectators & Children:

    • Members may bring family, guests, or children to watch from the sidelines.

    • All spectators and children must remain strictly outside and off the playing court boundary lines at all times.

    • All visiting children must remain supervised by a responsible adult at all times, with constant, active supervision strictly required for those under 7 years old.

5. Practice Structure, Rules & Gameplay

  • Session Breakdown:

    • First 15 minutes: Hall setup, net installation, equipment preparation, and group warm-up.

    • 1 hour: Technical skill drills, exercises, and scoreless matches.

    • Rest of the session: Scored recreational matches (25 points, continuous rotation, switching sides).

  • Team System & Tactical Setup:

    • Middle Setter Alignment: We set up with our active setter in the middle front (middle blocker) position.

    • The Setter Takes Touch #2: The setter is designated to take the second touch to set up the attack. First contacts (bumps/passes) must be directed high toward the middle front unless otherwise stated.

  • Court Rules & Gameplay Standards:

    • Touch Limit: Maximum 3 touches per side (a block does not count as a touch). Standard progression:

      • Bump (pass)

      • Set

      • Hit (attack)

    • Ball Handling Restrictions:

      • Foot slide saves allowed: Sliding a foot flat along the floor solely to make an emergency low-ball save during play is permitted.

      • No kicking across the court: Kicking the ball across the hall to pass, attack, or return it faster is prohibited. The ball must always be returned by hand.

    • Controlled Play: Do not direct aggressive spikes or high-velocity serves directly at players who are clearly working on defensive skills.

    • Dispute Resolution: In-game disputes should be settled amicably on court. In contested situations, team management makes the binding decision.

6. Equipment & Facility Regulations

  • Footwear: Clean, non-marking indoor court shoes are mandatory. Outdoor footwear is strictly banned from the court floor.

  • Facility Rules: No alcohol, no nuts, and no pets are permitted anywhere on the premises.

  • Association Property: All official equipment is marked with the association stamp. Players must assist in packing down and ensuring all marked gear is safely returned to storage.

  • Personal Belongings: Players may bring their own balls or personal training accessories; however, the association accepts no responsibility for lost, damaged, or mislaid personal items.

7. Communications, Liability & Media

  • WhatsApp Group Rules: Group channels are reserved strictly for members and casuals for official attendance polls, weekly entry details, match coordination, and social chatter. Political debates or improper content are prohibited. Inactive accounts (2+ months) may be removed to keep an active community.

  • Personal Liability & Waiver: Participation is entirely voluntary and undertaken at each individual's own risk. The association and organizers carry no liability for personal injuries, accidents, or lost/damaged personal property. Players must confirm this condition upon registration.

  • Media Release: Occasional photos or practice footage may be captured for association archives and official web channels. Members who prefer not to appear must inform team management in writing.