1. 2014-15 Volleyball Clinic Chiquana Dancy, Director Sports, Championships & Student Services

2.  Date of 1st Practice: Friday, August 1 st  Date of 1st Contest: No earlier than Monday, August 18 th Important Dates

3. Reporting Deadline: October 16 th (6 AM) 1 st Round:October 18 th 2 nd Round: October 21 st 3 rd Round:October 23 rd 4 th Round:October 25 th Regional:October 28 th State:November 1 st Playoff Dates

4.  Winter: Oct. 29 th through Dec. 1 st  Spring: Feb. 16 th through March 15 th  2015-16 Summer Dead Periods: June 29 th - July 5 th July 20 th - July 26 th Dead Periods

5.  Any student-athlete who is ejected or disqualified from a contest is required to complete the NFHS Sportsmanship course before being eligible to return to competition.  New Regional Supervisor of Official: Robin Forehand of Northeastern Volleyball Association Board Approved Items

6.  Dropping pod system for seeding for 1A schools  Clarification that “once the seeding process is completed and the brackets have been finalized, no other team or individual will be substituted in or added to the brackets as a result of a change in the reported record (incorrect or adjusted).”  A 23-match regular season limitation for volleyball Board Approved Items

7.  This does not change the tournament format.  Whatever equates to a match in tournament competition must be counted towards the 23-match season limitation.  Weekly/daily limitations have not changed  Conference tournaments are not included Season Limitation

8. Official Statistics Provider – Records and standings for post-season qualifications 2014-15: MaxPreps Record = Official Record Incorrect record subject to DQ from playoffs – All game results MUST be entered by Saturday, October 15 th at 11:59 p.m. Triple check your record! – Instructions can be found on the NCHSAA website MaxPreps

9. All classifications will be a 64-team bracket Qualifiers – Automatic Must finish 1,2 or 3 in straight conference, 1 or 2 in a split – At Large Based off highest 22-game winning percentage Qualifying for the Playoffs

10. Once the 64 qualifiers have been determined – Split East and West based on geography Seed the East then the West based on the following: – Seed all #1’s by 22-game record – Seed all #2’s by 22-game record – Seed all #3’s by 22-game record – Seed all “at large” teams by 22-game record 1 v 32, 2 v 31, 3 v 30, etc. Playoff Seeding

11. The quality of responsible behavior characterized by a spirit of generosity and a genuine concern for opponents, officials and teammates. Wholesome athletic environment Good Sportsmanship > Victory Modest in victory, gracious in defeat Respecting judgment and integrity of game officials Role modeling good behavior Sportsmanship

12. NFHS Rules Changes Mark Dreibelbis – Associate Commissioner/Supervisor of Officials

13. © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012 Uniform Rule 4-2-2 Note (new e.) A single school or mascot reference may be placed on the sleeve(s) of a solid-colored uniform top. It shall not exceed 4 by 4 inches or 3 by 5 inches.

14. © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012 Second Referee Rule 5-5-3b(1) The second referee can make a call for out of bounds for an antenna fault on his/her side of the net without restriction to an informal signal. The R2 is in a good position to make this call.

15. © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012 Time-Out Rule 5-5-3b (new 12) The second referee whistles, two short tweets, to end a time-out only if the audio signal has not sounded and both teams are ready to resume play prior to 60 seconds expiring.

16. © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012 Line Judges Responsibilities Rule 5-9-2a Note When the server is on left third of service area, (a) the line judge moves directly back in line with the sideline extended or (b) if directed by the first referee, to the side of and in line with the end line extended.

17. Line Judge Responsibilities Rule 5-9-4 Note 2 In 2014, flags shall be used by line judges, unless determined by the state association to use hand signals PlayPi c ®

18. NCHSAA Regulation Any Coach who is ejected from a contest must take the NFHS “Teaching and Modeling Behavior” course before returning to competition in addition to game(s) sanctions in accordance with the NCHSAA Ejection Policy. This is a $20 fee cost to the coach.

19. NCHSAA Regulation Any coach ejected/disqualified from a contest must completely leave the confines of the stadium/arena. No electronic communication(s) is allowed. Any student-athlete ejected /disqualified from a contest is allowed to remain in the team bench area for supervision purposes. Any student-athlete serving an ejection suspension may be in the team area but not dressed in game uniform.

20. Coaching Leadership In deference to personal sensitivity and potential social media exposure, coaches are asked to please instruct their student athletes to not change jerseys in the gym/bench area or other public areas. Please have your athletes change clothes in a confined area not open to the public, i.e., locker room or restroom area. Concern expressed by Volleyball Regional Supervisors and clinicians/interpreters in promotion of positive reflection of our sport.

21. © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012 Court Protocol Rule 9-2-3 (New c.) Specifically outlines the procedure for teams to follow after the deciding set coin toss and their location of team benches for the final set.

22. © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012 Substitutes Rule 10-2-5a During a time-out, the coach may report a substitution(s). The R2 reports the substitution(s) to the scorer. The player(s) shall enter the set at the end of the time-out without following normal exchange protocol.

23. © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012 Courts and Markings Rule 2-1-2 The boundary lines of the court are strongly recommended to be one clearly visible color contrasting to the color of the floor. A shadow-bordered line may be used for the center line.

24. POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013 Informal Signals Hand signals for player numbers Referees need to discuss the use of informal and non- verbal signals in their own prematch conference Signaling of players’ numbers is very important Suggested standard for signaling players’ numbers is provided in detail in the NFHS Case Book and Officials Manual When a player is in the net, the referees will communicate the number of the player in violation Signaling provides assistance in communicating to coaches, players and fans as to the offender High school volleyball officials may not work with each other frequently, so consistency in the use of the hand signals is important

25. POINT OF EMPHASIS © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013 Informal Signals from R2 to R1 for situation out of view of the R1 There may be occasions when there is a play that is the responsibility of the R1, but is clearly out of his/her view The R2 shall assist the R1 by ruling upon such a situation through a visual, informal signal During referee’s prematch conference, how such signals will be conveyed should be discussed Good eye contact between officials is imperative The R2 should hold the informal signal long enough for the R1 to observe and the R1 will accept or not accept if view not blocked Referees must be alert and communicate with each other when these situations arise

26. © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012 End-of-Set Clarification in the Officials Manual for the second referee confirming with the timer to start three-minute clock between sets with the first referee’s second whistle, initialing the scoresheet and collecting new lineups for the next set.

27. Solid-Colored Uniform Compliance Regarding the solid-colored uniform top: – The solid-colored uniform top shall clearly contrast from the predominant color(s) of the teammates’ uniform top. Predominant color(s) is the color(s) appearing on approximately half of the uniform. – Sleeves shall be the same color as the body of the uniform top. – Piping/trim not exceeding 1 inch in total at its widest point may be placed along the seams and may be a different color(s) than the uniform top. – Lettering and collars may be a different color(s) than the uniform top. – Numbers shall be a contrasting color to the uniform top and meet all other specifications in the respective uniform rules. – A single school name, club name, mascot name and/or player’s name may be placed on the body of the uniform top, but shall not disrupt the integrity of the solid-color uniform top. Designs are not permitted. – A mascot, not to exceed 4x4 or 3x5 inches, may be placed on the front and/or back of the jersey. (Spartan head, tiger head, etc.) – A single mascot reference and/or school/club name may be placed on the sleeve(s), but shall not exceed either 4 by 4 inches or 3 by 5 inches. (Beginning July 1, 2016 for NFHS)

28. Sleeves on solid-colored jersey shall be the same color as body of uniform Cap-style sleeves shall meet this requirement if being considered as solid- colored uniform A single school mascot or team reference may be placed on the front and/or back of the solid-colored jersey. The mascot/team reference shall not exceed 3x5 or 4x4 inches Solid-Colored Uniform Compliance New in 2014 – Mascot/School Team Reference on Sleeves Not to exceed 3x5 inches or 4x4 inches on sleeve(s)

29. Solid-Colored Uniform Compliance New in 2014 – Mascot/School Team Reference on Sleeves Shall not exceed 4x4 or 3x5 inches to preserve integrity of solid-colored body Front Back

30. Solid-Colored Uniform Compliance Sleeves on solid- colored jersey shall be the same color as body of uniform Cap-style sleeves shall meet this requirement if being considered as solid-colored uniform Non-compliant Sleeves different color from body sleeve

31. Solid-Colored Uniform Compliance The integrity of the solid color is disrupted by the change in color for the mascot in this example Using a change in shades of the uniform color is not in compliance with “a solid color” Exceeds 4x4 or 3x5 inches Non-compliant

32. Solid-Colored Uniform Compliance Solid-colored jersey could be white or gold, but no blue

33. Solid-Colored Uniform Compliance Non-compliant – design on solid-colored jersey

34. Solid-Colored Uniform Compliance Can solid- colored jerseys be white, red or blue? No to all three colors Team members’ jersey, so what is the predominant color? Red, white and blue – no clear, predominant color  If a multiple-colored jersey does not have a predominant color, the libero’s jersey color must be different than any color on the teammates’ jerseys

35. Coaching Volleyball

36. Free! $20 $50 All NFHS courses can be accessed at www.nfhslearn.com

37. www.nfhs.org Thank You for your support of High School Athletics!

39. Eligibility & Compliance Que Tucker – Deputy Commissioner

40. Power Point – Required viewing for all coaches – Should be done with the athletic director – Includes opportunities to discuss concussions/sudden cardiac arrests/Sickle Cell Trait, etc. Eligibility

41. Preseason Meeting – Required attendance by all parents – Time to share rules, regulations, expectations, philosophy etc. – Time to get all required signatures--pledges, Gfeller-Waller information, etc. Eligibility

42. Eligibility Checklist – Use to ensure school has done its due diligence Eligibility

43. Head coaches in football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, swimming, baseball, softball, and track & field and lacrosse must attend an NCHSAA approved State Rules Clinic. – Must be completed prior to coaching in the first contest; subject to $400 fine, in addition to a $500 fine if he/she actually coaches in the contest – Can be satisfied at the NC Coaches’ Association Clinic being held here in Greensboro—July 21-24 Clinic Attendance

44. – If the head coach cannot attend the NCCA clinic or is not hired until afterwards, the requirement can also be met at one of the statewide officials’ clinics, which are posted on the NCHSAA Website under clinics. Please note that several volleyball and soccer clinics for officials occur prior to the NCCA Clinic. Athletic directors cannot satisfy this requirement by attending a rules’ session in place of the head coach Clinic Attendance

45. NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course – Currently, all non-faculty and newly hired coaches must take the Fundamentals of Coaching Course; certificate of completion must be on file at the individual school – Complete prior to first contest; subject to a $500 fine; continuing to coach without completion = another $500 – All coaches must have satisfied the requirement to take this course by August 1, 2015. Coaches’ Education

46. Concussion Management Certification – Effective August 1, 2014, the NFHS Concussion Course (free on-line course) or an equivalent course must be completed by all coaches – Prior to the first date of practice for that sport; subsequently, the certificate of completion must be on file at the individual school; subject to $500 fine Coaches’ Education

47. “Education is a journey, not a destination” Coaches’ Education

48. – Accredited Interscholastic Coach (AIC) Requires completion of 4 courses: – Fundamentals of Coaching – 1 st Aid, Health & Safety for Coaches – Sport Specific Course or Teaching Sports Skills – Concussion in Sports (Free) Coaches’ Education

49. – Certified Interscholastic Coach (CIC) Completion of AIC requirements Plus: – Teaching & Modeling Behavior – Engaging Effectively with Parents – Sportsmanship – Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment – Strength & Conditioning – 2 additional courses (User Choice0 Coaches’ Education

50. NFHS Sportsmanship Course – Replaces the Star Sportsmanship Course for any ejected/disqualified player – Free, on-line course (nfhslearn.com) – Certificate must be sent to NCHSAA Sportsmanship

51. Requirements of the Law: – Concussion signs and symptoms Given prior to participation Parents/athletes sign indicating “receipt of” – Return to Play (RTP) form signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine When in doubt, sit them out” – An up-to-date Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Must be on-file Must be posted Must be updated annually Gfeller-Waller Concussion Law

52. Now one year old If a bona fide change of residence—no transfer waiver necessary Transfer packet with forms are on-line; password protected Work with athletic director to ensure students meet residence rule requirements Transfer Policy

53. Added a column in order to indicate a student “meets local promotion standards” Changed the attendance column to indicate a student “meets local attendance policy”; note that the statewide 85% rule has given way to the local requirements relative to attendance Master Eligibility Form

54. Get involved with student services Visit the NCHSAA website often Pick-up your card as you leave today – Enter your code into the computer immediately to get credit for attendance – Avoid $400 fine for your school Have a Great Year!