Rules
Cedar Beach League Rules and Reminders
Cedar Beach Parking
Cedar Beach parking will be free for all players after 4pm. Parking or idling on Ocean Parkway is not permitted as it is a safety hazard and all violators will be ticketed by the police.
Cedar Beach Volleyball Courts, Nets, and Boundary Lines
All Cedar Beach volleyball nets are now fully adjustable and can easily be adjusted to any height needed (Juniors, Men’s, Women’s)
Boundary lines must be rolled up at the end of each night and hung on the court post by the last losing team on the court.
The last winning team must hand-in the clipboard with score sheet and LIVA Ball (if borrowed) to a LIVA staff member. Please be sure to check and verify all team records prior to handing in. Captains must upload their team records or scores on the app or website.
Cedar Beach Game Format
Cedar Beach games start at 5:30pm – all teams have up until 6:00pm to start playing.
Each court with three teams will play up to a total of 6 games (play each team twice, if time permits). Based on the time of sunset, not all games can be played. The last game must start by the times listed per date, or otherwise cannot be played.
If there are two teams on a court (due to one team not showing),
you play the same team a total of four times, and each team will
receive an additional 2 wins (please write No Show next to the team that did not show). The forfeiting team will receive a record of 0-4 for that night. If you are the only team on a court (due to 2 teams not showing), please see a LIVA staff member to reassign your team to another court.
- Female Players (6’s only): If a team is down one female (with 4 or less males), the team will start down 3 points (0-3). A team without any females on a team will receive a forfeit for all games. No more than 4 males are allowed on the court at once. There must be a minimum of 3 players on the court to start/play a game.
- Regardless of playoff status, regular League games will still go on.
No Shows/Forfeits
If a team knows they cannot play a specific date and they alert a LIVA staff member at least one week prior to their game day, they can be removed from the schedule without receiving a forfeit (0-0). Teams that do not show the day of play or give less than one weeks’ notice, will be considered a forfeit and receive four losses (0-4).
Please contact the appropriate LIVA Staff member for any standings or scheduling inquiries based on the day you play:
Fighting, Abuse, and Unsportsmanlike Conduct
• Fighting, threats, harassment, verbal abuse, or aggressive behavior toward players, staff, referees, or spectators will not be tolerated.
• Any player or team involved may be removed from the game, suspended, or removed from the league without refund.
• Captains are responsible for helping control their team and guests.
• LIVA staff has the final decision on all disciplinary actions to keep the league safe and enjoyable for everyone.
2025 PLAYOFF FORMAT
CEDAR BEACH RECREATIONAL PLAYOFF PLAN
Week 1: First Round (3 on 3)
– The top 24 teams will be divided into 8 groups of 3 teams each.
– Matches will be played using a 3 on 3 format, with standard rules applying.
– Match ups
Team 1 vs Team 16 vs Team 17
Team 2 vs Team 14 vs Team 18
Team 3 vs Team 14 vs Team 19
Team 4 vs Team 13 vs Team 20
Team 5 vs Team 12 vs Team 21
Team 6 vs Team 11 vs Team 22
Team 7 vs Team 10 vs Team 23
Team 8 vs Team 9 vs Team 24
Week 2: Quarter Finals and Semi Finals (2 vs 2)
– The top teams from each group in the first round will advance to the quarter finals.
– The remaining 8 teams will be matched up randomly
– Quarter final matches will be played using a 2 vs 2 format.
– The winners of the quarter final matches will advance to the semi finals.
– The semi final matches will also be played in a 2 vs 2 format.
– The winners of the semi final matches will proceed to the finals.
– All playoff games are best 2 out of 3 games. NOT best of 5.
Week 3: Finals
– The championship match will take place during the third week.
– The two teams that emerged victorious from the semi finals will compete against each other in a thrilling 1 vs 1 showdown.
– The winners of this final match will be crowned the champions.
– All playoff games are best 2 out of 3 games. NOT best of 5.
Additional Notes:
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CEDAR BEACH COMPETITIVE PLAYOFF PLAN
Week 1: Quarter Finals and Semi Finals (2 vs 2)
– The top 8 teams from each group will qualify for the quarter finals.
– Quarter final matches will be played using a 2 vs 2 format.
Match up
Team 1 vs Team 8
Team 2 vs Team 7
Team 3 vs Team 6
Team 4 vs Team 5
– The winners of the quarter final matches will advance to the semi finals.
– The semi final matches will also be played in a 2 vs 2 format.
– The winners of the semi final matches will proceed to the finals.
– All playoff games are best 2 out of 3 games. NOT best of 5.
Week 2: Finals
– The championship match will take place during the second week.
– The two teams that emerged victorious from the semi finals will compete against each other in a thrilling 1 vs 1 showdown.
– The winners of this final match will be crowned the champions.
– All playoff games are best 2 out of 3 games. NOT best of 5.