Indoor Volleyball @ Decatur Recreation Center (Sundays 6pm-9pm)

•ATTENDANCE CAP:

• 45 person maximum
• You have until 4:00pm day-of to RSVP on Meetup
• Event at 6:00, & you have until 6:30 to check in
• If you don't check in by 6:30, you'll be considered a “no-show”. Two “no-shows” in a row aren't allowed to sign up for a week.
• People who do not RSVP on Meetup have to wait until 6:30 to get in (if attendance hasn’t reached 45 yet)
• After signing in with the Rec Center, you’ll also check in at the front of the gym (by 6:30) to verify that you RSVP'd on Meetup

•RSVP

• RSVP on the individual event page each time you plan to attend. Future dates found on calendar here

•GUESTS

• If you know someone who wants to join, they can create their own Meetup account & RSVP themselves (Guests not showing up was counting against those who RSVP'd for their guest, & complicating logistics of checking people in & managing the waitlist)

•COST:

• $2 for non-Decatur residents (cash only)
• Free for Decatur residents (bring proof of residence)

•GYM CLOSURES:

• On the Meetup calendar here we cancel events in advance (you'll see strikes through the event)
• Fill out this form to be notified when volleyball has been canceled last minute (& for reminders about scheduled closures)
• View currently known closures here

•DAY & TIME:

• Sundays 6:00pm-9:00pm
• Google maps claims the Rec center is closed Sundays - ignore that!
• We end at 9pm sharp so we don’t keep Rec Center's staff out too late

•LOCATION:

• Decatur Recreation Center (231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030)
• Enter through front door (from Sycamore Street)

•UPON ARRIVAL EACH EVENT:

1. At front desk: sign in with the Rec Center & Pay $$ (if applicable).
2. At front of gym: check-in with attendant verifying you RSVPed on Meetup
3. On gridded sheet on clipboard in gym: sign your name to be rotated into play (& follow steps below)

•GAME PLAY:

• There's 2 nets, & we play 6 versus 6
• We use a rotation grid so everyone plays
• Neatly write your name on Rotation Grid in gym. (For common 1st names: add your last name's Initial to avoid confusion)
• To keep playtime fair:
  (1) Don't skip boxes
  (2) Don't signup anyone else
  (3) You can only have one active spot on grid at a time
  (4) Seriously: don't sign up other people, and don't skip boxes
• To maintain equal rotation:
  (1) If you win, you get to play one more game but afterwards you must sign up on Rotation Grid again
  (2) If you lose, you'll have to signup on Rotation Grid again

•RANDOM:

• If vball hits basketball hoop/ceiling/upstairs gate: you can play it on your team’s side. If ball goes over net after hitting an obstacle - the other team can take the point (unless they want to play it.)

•SKILL LEVEL: All skill levels welcome! Decatur Rec Center prides itself on offering a friendly, inclusive environment where players from all levels can cooperate & constructively help each other as we grow our fantastic volleyball community

•HELPFUL FOR BEGINNERS:

• Sarah Pavan Video Tutorials
• High level players attend, including powerful hitters, so be prepared to utilize an overhand dig if the ball goes towards your face

•PARTICIPATION:

• All adults 18+ allowed
• You can come alone - this is an open play event
• You do not have to bring any equipment, however some people bring their own knee pads & if you have a volleyball feel free to bring it.

•PARKING: Park at street meters or in parking lot in between Decatur Rec center & library. MARTA station nearby. Walking & biking encouraged!

LOCKERS: Participants can bring their own locks to use with the lockers, but all items & locks must be removed at end of the night.

•FOOD & DRINK: You’re welcome to bring water to drink in the gym, however all food must be consumed in the cafe area located just outside of the gym. Please remove all trash when leaving.

•FRIENDLY REMINDER: We all played at a lower level in the past - please be kind & patient with one another!

**•QUESTIONS: decaturlovesvolleyball@gmail.com**