Volo Sports

Dodgeball Rules

Official game rules for Dodgeball in Washington DC

Coed programs have gender-specific roster requirements while Open programs do not.

Note that rules may vary by program. Please confirm rules on the program page or with your Volo host.

6v6

Players on field
6
Min to start
4
Game length
120 min
Roster size
10–15
Referees
1 per game
Styles
Rotation Play

8v8

Coed
Players on field
8
Min to start
5
Game length
30 min
Roster size
12–20
Min women on roster
3
Min women to play
1
Referees
1 per game
Styles
Traditional

10v10

Coed
Players on field
10
Min to start
6
Game length
30 min
Roster size
15–20
Min women on roster
2
Min women to play
3
Referees
1 per game
Styles
Party