Rules and Regulations

While representing Kaepa Borderline, all athletes are expected to behave in a responsible manner. Determination of what is responsible lies solely with Kaepa Borderline.

Kaepa Borderline is proud of our image. We require all game shirts and warm up shirts be tucked in at all times. It's this simple: If it has Borderline on it or it is part of a Kaepa Borderline team uniform, tuck it in.

Any athlete damaging equipment owned by Kaepa Borderline or any facility used by the Club during practices, tournaments, or other functions, or at lodging facilities will be required to reimburse the Club and/or facility for the damages before continuing in the Club. In some cases, the athlete may be dismissed from the Club.

An athlete with a delinquent account during the current season may be denied participation in tournaments or practices until the account is paid or arrangements are made with the Director.

The athlete's account must be paid up to date before the athlete will be allowed to participate in any tournaments.

All athletes must have the following items signed by their parents or guardians before they will be allowed to tryout: Borderline Profile sheet, USA Volleyball Waiver Form, Medical Form, and their $15.00 tryout fee. (See Before the First Tryout Session.)

In case of inclement weather, check the website for any announcement of practice cancellations. Subscribers to Info@borderlinevbc.org will receive an e-mail announcement. A coach or someone from a phone chain should call your home to notify you of practice cancellations once teams have been established. Check the website frequently for updates.

We strongly encourage athletes who make a Kaepa Borderline team to take this participation seriously. This means we expect Kaepa Borderline practices and tournaments to be of the highest priority.

Practice Rules

Coaches determine whether or not their practices are open or closed. Coaches must get approval from the Director to close practices.

Scheduled practice time is start time and not arrival time. Please plan on arriving at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each practice. There may be a consequence for arriving late to practice and competitions.

Volleyball shoes are to be carried into practice and tournaments and only worn for practice and tournaments. They are never to be worn outside! This is to ensure that the shoes last longer and our facility surfaces remain clean and safe.

Horseplay by athletes or coaches at practice or tournaments is strictly prohibited.

All athletes are expected to make every effort to attend every practice. Only an illness serious enough to keep the athlete home from school or a genuine family emergency are legitimate excuses for missing practice. Regardless of the reason, if an athlete misses practice, their playing time may be affected. The athlete may arrange to attend the practice of another team with the approval of both coaches.

If an athlete cannot be at practice, the athlete is expected to call the coach. It is the athlete's responsibility (not the parent's) to reach the coach before the practice starts.

Athletes are encouraged to bring water, in an unbreakable container, to practices and tournaments. Absolutely no glass containers are allowed in the gym.

Chewing gum at practice or tournaments will be left to the discretion of each coach.

Tournament Rules

All athletes are expected to be in the gym, ready to warm-up, at the scheduled arrival time. This usually means the athlete needs to arrive at the site 15 minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time. Earlier is always better.

Proper conduct is expected for all members of the Club at all time. This includes athletes, coaches, parents, and fans. This also means treating fans from other teams, other parents, and officials with respect.

Athletes and/or parents are expected to provide transportation for their athlete to and from tournament sites and practices.

If an athlete can not be at a tournament, the athlete is expected to call the coach as soon as the athlete knows they will be absent. It is the athlete's responsibility (not the parent's) to reach the coach before the tournament starts.

Athletes are not to leave the tournament site until excused by the coach.

Except in cases of true emergency, an athlete who has an officiating assignment may not leave a tournament before the assignment is completed.