2008 Volleyball Rules Meeting

On-Line Meetings On-line meetings will be available in football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, track, baseball and softball. On-line meetings will be available in football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, track, baseball and softball. Volleyball will be added in 2009 Volleyball will be added in 2009 We hope you will find this to be a great alternative. We hope you will find this to be a great alternative.

Complete On Line Registration Now Available! If you took advantage of this option – THANKS! If you took advantage of this option – THANKS! Easy and Convenient Easy and Convenient Saves time and $$ Saves time and $$ Give it a try! Give it a try!

Officials MUST Be Registered! Complete ALL steps Complete ALL steps –Paperwork & fee –Meeting & test Only work with registered officials Only work with registered officials Contact MSHSL Office with violations Contact MSHSL Office with violations Penalty = Suspension Penalty = Suspension

Major Liability Issues! For non-registered official For non-registered official For registered officials who work with non- registered For registered officials who work with non- registered For schools, AD’s and Coaches For schools, AD’s and Coaches Not fair to other officials Not fair to other officials Officials = Integrity Officials = Integrity What about the kids??? What about the kids???

Check Officials Directory Associations must only assign registered officials Associations must only assign registered officials Schools must only use registered officials Schools must only use registered officials Non-registered = scrimmage Non-registered = scrimmage Game cannot be made up Game cannot be made up Be sure to check the directory after the test deadline of August 26! Be sure to check the directory after the test deadline of August 26!

Selection of Section Officials More consistency between sections More consistency between sections Fair opportunities for officials Fair opportunities for officials Task force is working on this issue Task force is working on this issue

Section Officials Continued Developing Guidelines & Policies Developing Guidelines & Policies –Rotation for at least semifinals & championships –Use of ratings/coaches input/association input –More info from MSHSL to Sections More changes in future? More changes in future?

Coaches Rating Officials Several adjustments Several adjustments Rating of individual areas will Rating of individual areas will determine overall rating  Some changes in the areas to be rated

Rating Officials Officials – thanks for entering schedules! Officials – thanks for entering schedules! Coaches thanks for rating! Coaches thanks for rating! –For being fair and objective! Remember that this is a rating Remember that this is a rating –COMPARE to other officials that you see

Officials Rating Schools Popular and useful! Popular and useful! Only rate site mgm’t for home team Only rate site mgm’t for home team –No rating for games at neutral sites Comments will be tied to the games Comments will be tied to the games –More useful for schools –Make objective comments not editorials

Officials Rating Schools File Incident reports – for any rating of 1 File Incident reports – for any rating of 1 Thanks Officials! Thanks Officials! –For providing this feedback –For being fair and objective!

School Ratings Composite scores available to schools Composite scores available to schools Use for comparisons Use for comparisons Use for incentives and recognition! Use for incentives and recognition! We are making a difference! We are making a difference!

Tournament Card Benefit now available to officials Benefit now available to officials $25 -- good at most section & state events $25 -- good at most section & state events Attend games and watch other officials! Attend games and watch other officials!

Recruit! Shortages are a challenge Shortages are a challenge Officials Recruit Officials Recruit Coaches Recruit Coaches Recruit Former athletes (especially college) Former athletes (especially college)

Retain! Key to shortage of Officials! Key to shortage of Officials! Coaches – treat officials with respect! Coaches – treat officials with respect! Give positive constructive feedback Give positive constructive feedback Lower levels Lower levels

Officials  Listen Treat coaches, athletes & fans with respect Treat coaches, athletes & fans with respect Be confident, but not arrogant! Be confident, but not arrogant! Help train and mentor new officials Help train and mentor new officials

Training Opportunities More training opportunities More training opportunities More training requirements More training requirements Improved officials = improved contests = better for fans = better for coaches = most importantly -- better for student athletes! Improved officials = improved contests = better for fans = better for coaches = most importantly -- better for student athletes!

Rules & Policies Coaches – check the Rules and Policies for Volleyball Coaches – check the Rules and Policies for Volleyball On Line – go to VB Activity page On Line – go to VB Activity page Click on Rules & Policies – Info Center Click on Rules & Policies – Info Center Regular season & Tournament rules and policies Regular season & Tournament rules and policies

Rule Interpretations The MSHSL is the sole and exclusive source of binding rule interpretations for contests involving member schools. The MSHSL is the sole and exclusive source of binding rule interpretations for contests involving member schools. Questions concerning rules and their official interpretations should be directed to one of the Volleyball Rule Interpreters as listed at the end of this meeting. Questions concerning rules and their official interpretations should be directed to one of the Volleyball Rule Interpreters as listed at the end of this meeting.

Universal Hygiene Protocol for All Sports Shower immediately after all competition and practice Shower immediately after all competition and practice Wash all workout clothes after practice Wash all workout clothes after practice Wash personal gear, such as knee pads, periodically Wash personal gear, such as knee pads, periodically Don’t share towels or personal hygiene products with others Don’t share towels or personal hygiene products with others Refrain from cosmetic shaving Refrain from cosmetic shaving

Major Editorial Changes Rule Rule Improvement in wording that each team is entitled to a maximum of two time-outs per game Rule 4-1-Pen 1 Rule 4-1-Pen 1 - Clarifies the referee shall convey directions to players by way of the coach if directing player(s) to remove jewelry

Major Editorial Changes Rule 5-4-3b(9) Rule 5-4-3b(9) - Brought forward from the Officials Manual that the second referee shall check the lineup for each game from his/her lineup card. Once the lineup is verified the libero may now enter the court Rule Rule Deletes language that the first referee has the sole determination if a player is unconscious or apparently unconscious. The procedure is covered elsewhere in the rules

Major Editorial Changes Rule Rule Updated language and procedure to handle situation when it is detected a player is bleeding or has any blood on uniform Line Judge Signals Line Judge Signals - Corrected illustration for line violation Official Signal #9 Official Signal #9 - Illegal Block/Screening – Changed “arms” to “hands” (Raise both hands to head height…)

NETS – Rule By rule, school names or other forms of advertising are not allowed on the top of the nets. By rule, school names or other forms of advertising are not allowed on the top of the nets. Top of nets must be “plain white.” Top of nets must be “plain white.” Practice OK – Games not OK Practice OK – Games not OK

NETS CONTINUED Change the net or cover with tape Change the net or cover with tape File incident report with League Office File incident report with League Office Name or logo of net mfg. or school is OK if on the side of the net Name or logo of net mfg. or school is OK if on the side of the net

Risk Minimization During Warm-ups During a team warm-up period all personnel actively conducting the warm-up activities should be properly attired for the duties required. During a team warm-up period all personnel actively conducting the warm-up activities should be properly attired for the duties required. Special attention should be given to ensure that auxiliary personnel are wearing appropriate footwear for active participation and electronics such as music devices and cell phones are not being used. Special attention should be given to ensure that auxiliary personnel are wearing appropriate footwear for active participation and electronics such as music devices and cell phones are not being used.

Illegal Libero Replacement Penalties An illegal libero replacement occurring before the whistle/signal for serve is an unnecessary delay. An illegal libero replacement occurring before the whistle/signal for serve is an unnecessary delay. Once the referee whistles and signals for serve an illegal libero replacement is considered illegal alignment and a loss of rally/point is awarded to the opponent. Once the referee whistles and signals for serve an illegal libero replacement is considered illegal alignment and a loss of rally/point is awarded to the opponent. If the illegal libero replacement is not detected until contact of the serve the penalty is also illegal alignment. If the illegal libero replacement is not detected until contact of the serve the penalty is also illegal alignment.

Officials’ Signals and Mechanics Proper execution of signals and mechanics by officials are essential in communicating game decisions. Proper execution of signals and mechanics by officials are essential in communicating game decisions. Signals are intended to clearly communicate violations and results. Signals are intended to clearly communicate violations and results. Signals should be precise and clearly visible. Signals should be precise and clearly visible.

Officials’ Signals and Mechanics Special attention should be given to reviewing signals such as the proper technique and hand placement for the line violation (signal #2) and ball lands in bounds (signal #13), as well as the situations in which ball touched (signal #10) and out-of-bounds (signal #14) should be used. Special attention should be given to reviewing signals such as the proper technique and hand placement for the line violation (signal #2) and ball lands in bounds (signal #13), as well as the situations in which ball touched (signal #10) and out-of-bounds (signal #14) should be used.

Fan Behavior and Respect for the Game Good sporting conduct is an integral part of the interscholastic volleyball program. Good sporting conduct is an integral part of the interscholastic volleyball program. The rules of volleyball state that any type of cheering, yelling, or other actions which are done in a manner to disconcert, be derogatory or taunting toward the opposing team or a specific player is considered inappropriate. The rules of volleyball state that any type of cheering, yelling, or other actions which are done in a manner to disconcert, be derogatory or taunting toward the opposing team or a specific player is considered inappropriate. Cheering and other support should always be positive. Cheering and other support should always be positive. Inappropriate behavior, if not addressed allows a loss of respect for the game and the players. Inappropriate behavior, if not addressed allows a loss of respect for the game and the players.

Libero Uniform in Contrasting Color It is essential that the top is in sharp contrasting color to the color(s) used in the uniform top of the libero’s teammates. It is essential that the top is in sharp contrasting color to the color(s) used in the uniform top of the libero’s teammates. If a style of uniform is being worn which has a pattern of colors it may be wise to consider a single contrasting color top for the libero. If a style of uniform is being worn which has a pattern of colors it may be wise to consider a single contrasting color top for the libero. When using home and away uniforms, if the colors are similar (dark green for home and black for away) the libero top would not be legal. When using home and away uniforms, if the colors are similar (dark green for home and black for away) the libero top would not be legal. When purchasing uniforms the libero uniform requirements must be taken into consideration. When purchasing uniforms the libero uniform requirements must be taken into consideration.

Libero Uniform in Contrasting Color Home Away If the libero wears the “Away” uniform top at a home match is it a legal libero uniform?

NFHS Volleyball The Rules Book and Case Book can be ordered: The Rules Book and Case Book can be ordered: – online at – calling

REMINDERS Coaches Coach Coaches Coach Officials Officiate Officials Officiate Respect the difficult job you each have Respect the difficult job you each have Not adversaries Not adversaries –You are on the same side! –Serve the kids!

Keep Working to Improve! We are Making Progress! Make every event in Minnesota a positive experience!

For Coaches Only Upload, Schedule, & Roster Upload, Schedule, & Roster Post Results Immediately Post Results Immediately Team Photo, Certify Roster, Season Record, Photo ID Team Photo, Certify Roster, Season Record, Photo ID Deadline to certify program info.: Deadline to certify program info.: Wednesday, October 29th When you team qualifies for state, updated statistics are required by When you team qualifies for state, updated statistics are required by Sunday, Nov. 2, 8 a.m.

Officials from the Rules Clinician before you leave! Remember to pick up your Test Code from the Rules Clinician before you leave! You must have this code in order to take the on-line test! You must have this code in order to take the on-line test! Tests must be completed by August 26 Tests must be completed by August 26

COACHES You MUST pick up an attendance code! You MUST pick up an attendance code! Go on line and register your attendance! Go on line and register your attendance! Deadline is August 26! Deadline is August 26! Remember to pick up the sheet! Remember to pick up the sheet!

MSHSL Rule Interpreters Henry Gerth-(507) (h) (507) (w) Henry Gerth-(507) (h) (507) (w) Robbie Goodmund-(507) (h) (507) (w) Robbie Goodmund-(507) (h) (507) (w) Deb Jacobson-(218) (h) Deb Jacobson-(218) (h) Linda Joseph-(612) (h) Linda Joseph-(612) (h) Doug Lothenbach-(218) (h) (218) (w) Doug Lothenbach-(218) (h) (218) (w) Pam Macias-(763) (h) (952) (w) Pam Macias-(763) (h) (952) (w) Patsy Slegh-(320) (h) (320) x198 (w) Patsy Slegh-(320) (h) (320) x198 (w) Can also be found on the MSHSL web site Can also be found on the MSHSL web site

For what you do! Have a Great Season!