WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION 6571 EAST 2ND STREET CASPER, WYOMING (PHONE) * (FAX)

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1 WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION 6571 EAST 2ND STREET CASPER, WYOMING (PHONE) * (FAX) TO: FROM: VOLLEYBALL COACHES RON LAIRD, COMMISSIONER DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2014 SUBJECT: REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Please be advised that information regarding regional tournaments is printed in the WHSAA Handbook. You should, however, receive information from your meet director that will include a time schedule and brackets. Meet Directors, please send the WHSAA office information on your regional tournament as soon as possible. As a reminder, the following forms should be mailed or FAXED to the Regional Meet Director. THESE FORMS CAN BE LOCATED IN THE FORMS SECTION ON THE WHSAA WEB SITE ( PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OR PRINCIPAL TO COMPLETE THESE FORMS. WHSAA FORM DUE DATE SUBMIT FORM TO Team Record Report Form October 27 Regional Meet Director Form S1 Roster Information Form As set by the Regional Meet Director Form R1 Regional Meet State Meet Director Digital Team Photo Director VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: The required roster form can be found in the Forms section of the WHSAA website ( This form, called School Team Rosters, must be filled out online and submitted electronically to the WHSAA office no later than October 27, You can enter your roster by using your directory login and password. Each Activities Director has been sent the information for entering school rosters. Please contact the WHSAA office if you need this information. A digital team photo (jpeg high resolution format) should also be submitted to the WHSAA office no later than October 27, See the attached instructions for uploading your team photo to the WHSAA server. Please include your school s name in the title of your file (i.e. BuffaloGBB.jpg).

2 You are also reminded of WHSAA Rule Rosters for Volleyball Tournaments: No more than twelve players can be in uniform for any tournament contest. The twelve players whose names are entered on the official scorebook for the first tournament contest, shall be the only players used for the entire tournament. Violation of this provision shall cause forfeiture as per WHSAA Rules and If I can be of further assistance, please contact me at your convenience. Photo and/or File Uploading Instructions To upload roster files and/or team photos for the Regional Events or State Culminating events, go to Type in the password whsaa0708 (that s zero seven zero eight), Click Login Click the Browse button to find the File or Photo you want to upload. Navigate to the file you want to send and click the Open button.

3 Click the send button. If 2 identical images show up (one with the heading of the file you just uploaded and the other with a heading of default.aspx?fileid=## where ## is a number) then the upload of the photo was successful. If you are sending a file, no images, except for 2 little red Xs will be shown, but the headings will be the same as in the photo description.

4 WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION 6571 EAST 2ND STREET CASPER, WYOMING REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS OCTOBER 31 & NOVEMBER 1, 2014 CLASS 1A EAST BUFFALO Meet Directors: Jason Humble & Jan Johnson CLASS 1A WEST LANDER Meet Directors: Cory Dziowgo & Dan Mitchelson {Qualify 4} {Qualify 4} Arvada-Clearmont Chugwater Burlington Cokeville Hulett Glendo Dubois Encampment Kaycee Guernsey-Sunrise Meeteetse Farson-Eden Midwest H.E.M. St. Stephens Little Snake River Upton Lingle-Ft. Laramie Ten Sleep Rock River * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CLASS 2A EAST TORRINGTON Meet Directors: Tim Williams & Bobby Dishman CLASS 2A WEST LANDER Meet Directors: Max Mills & Doug Hughes {Qualify 4} {Qualify 4} Big Horn Burns Greybull Big Piney Moorcroft Niobrara County Riverside Kemmerer Sundance Pine Bluffs Rocky Mountain Lyman Tongue River Saratoga Shoshoni Wind River Wright Southeast Thermopolis Wyoming Indian * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CLASS 3A EAST WORLAND Meet Director: Bruce Miller CLASS 3A WEST JACKSON Meet Director: Mike Hansen {Qualify 4} {Qualify 4} Buffalo Rawlins Cody Lovell Douglas Torrington Jackson Hole Mountain View Glenrock Wheatland Lander Valley Pinedale Newcastle Worland Powell Star Valley * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CLASS 4A EAST SHERIDAN Meet Director: Don Julian CLASS 4A WEST GREEN RIVER Meet Director: Tom Wilson {Qualify 4} {Qualify 4} Campbell County Cheyenne South Casper Kelly Walsh Green River Cheyenne Central Laramie Casper Natrona Riverton Cheyenne East Sheridan Evanston Rock Springs

5 WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION 6571 EAST 2 ND STREET CASPER, WY STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT NOVEMBER 6-7-8, 2014 CASPER EVENTS CENTER CHEERLEADERS 1. Your conduct most generally exemplifies the sportsmanship that is present in your school. We hope that your squad will at all times demonstrate a very high level of sportsmanship and compatibility. 2. Only volleyball teams will be allowed on the Events Center Floor. We ask that you remain seated while a match is in progress (live ball) in order that spectator viewing is not obstructed. The first row of designated team sections will be blocked off to all cheerleaders and spectators. The first row will not be in use as to create a buffer zone between the fans and the teams. 3. Pep posters are not permitted inside the playing area at regional and state indoor events. Only signs made of non-rigid materials such as styrofoam, cloth and paper are permitted. Signs may be no larger than can be held by one person. No additional sign or flag supports of rigid materials such as wooden dowels, paint paddles, golf club shafts, etc., will be allowed. 4. All cheerleaders must show their passes before they will be admitted into the Events Center. Uniforms will not act as passes. You will not be permitted to enter without a pass. Each school that qualifies a team to the state tournament may pick up their fourteen cheerleader passes and one sponsor pass and one bus driver pass at the back door to the Events Center. 5. A hospitality room is planned for all cheerleaders and their sponsors at the Events Center. Only cheerleaders and their sponsors will be allowed in the hospitality room. Please make arrangements with your sponsor or other adult to keep any valuables with them. Do not leave any valuables in the hospitality room unattended. 6. Please read and observe the cheerleading regulations in the WHSAA Handbook and the National Federation Spirit Rules Book. 7. The WHSAA, the Natrona County School District, the City of Casper, and the Casper Events Center, or their agents or employees will not be held liable for any personal injury that may occur during cheerleading demonstrations. They will also not be liable for lost or stolen property, personal or otherwise. In order to have a productive and successful tournament, we are asking for your help in regards to the items mentioned above. Thank you for your help and cooperation. Have a great tournament!

6 ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES OFFICE 2000 CASPER ST CASPER, WY FAX ALL CLASS STATE VOLLEYBALL November 6-7-8, 2014 CASPER EVENTS CENTER I would like to welcome you, your team and fans to the 2014 WHSAA All Class State Volleyball Tournament. I hope your experience in Casper will be both rewarding and memorable. TEAM ENTRANCE AND PARKING: The team entrance is the back door of the Events Center located on the East side. You may drop your teams off at the entrance and park your vehicle in lot #11. TEAM PACKETS: Packets are to be picked up Thursday upon your arrival STARTING TIMES: Thursday 1:00 p.m. Friday 1:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. DESIGNATION OF TEAMS: 1) The team listed on the top of the bracket will be designated as the home team. 2) The visiting team will be the team on the bottom of the bracket. NON-PLAYABLE AREA: Rule G A ball is out of bounds and becomes dead when it touches or enters (from the direction of the court) a non playable area such as adjacent courts, bleachers, benches, official s table, etc. WARM-UP TIME: When games are in progress on an adjoining court - do not warm-up cross court 1) 20 minutes prior to match time, or sooner, coin toss and captain s meeting will take place in the back hallway 2) 15 minutes prior to match time, warm up begins (6-6-3) Clock will start immediately once court is cleared from the preceding game. First games of each session, teams need to report 30 minutes before start time for coin toss. Warm up will begin 25 minutes before start time to allow for introductions and the National Anthem.

7 VIDEO TAPING: Areas at the Events Center will be designated for video taping. They are Sections E and R. Outlets are available in these areas. LOCKER ROOMS/TOWELS: 1) No clothes or valuables are to be left in any locker rooms. Keep them with you at all times. 2) Locker room assignments will be posted. 3) Towels will be provided upon request prior to each game. A team representative must sign for these towels. They may be picked up at the table located by the back door of the arena. After the game, towels must be returned to the same table. Make sure that whoever returns the towels checks your school s name off the list in the presence of an attendant. Towels not returned will cost $2.50 each. TROPHY PRESENTATION: Third and fourth place awards will be presented immediately upon the conclusion of the 2:00 p.m. matches. First and second place trophies will be presented at the conclusion of all championship matches. No court warm-up will be permitted until the awards ceremony is completed and you are given approval by meet management. TEAM PHOTOS: Foto-Sport of Lander will be taking photos immediately following the trophy presentation. Please assist us in keeping your team on the awards stand so that we can take a quality photo. PEP POSTERS: Pep posters are not permitted inside the playing area at regional and state indoor events. Only signs made of non-rigid materials such as styrofoam, cloth or paper are permitted. Signs may be no larger than can be held by one person. No additional sign or flag supports of rigid materials such as wooden dowels, paint paddles, golf club shafts, etc., will be allowed. CHEERLEADERS: Please refer to cheerleading information sheet. FIRST ROW BUFFER: The first row of each designated team section will not be in use as to create a buffer zone between the fans and the teams. The first row will be blocked off to all cheerleaders and spectators. NOISE MAKERS: Artificial noise makers are not allowed indoors by WHSAA Rule FOOD AT THE EVENTS CENTER: Individual players may bring bottled drinks in non-glass containers and fruit or packaged food into the building for their own consumption. This food must be confined to the locker rooms and warm up areas and must be brought in through the team entrance at the back door. Food supplied by other vendors may not be brought into the Events Center.

8 WATER/SPORT DRINKS: Water will be provided at the end of each court. Drinks taken to the bench area are to be in individual screw top or snap on lid, non-glass containers. Cups will not be provided. ATHLETIC TRAINERS: A student trainer or certified trainer will be available throughout the tournament. If you have need of these services please call upon us. Please provide normal athletic supplies such as tape and pre-wrap. WORKER/VOLUNTEER ROOM: A worker/volunteer room will be provided for tournament officials, coaches, administrators, and media members. Additional meals for family members of these individuals will be available for $9.00 for lunch and $10.00 for dinner. TICKET PRICES: Adult Student All Day Thursday $ 6.00 $ 4.00 All Day Friday $ 7.00 $ 5.00 All Day Saturday $10.00 $ 8.00 Finals $ 6.00 $ 5.00 All Tournament Pass $20.00 $14.00 Tournament passes are available for pre-sale on the WHSAA website ( Click on State Events then Volleyball then Order Your Tickets Online. MEDIA: Only WHSAA credentialed media will be permitted in designated areas of the floor proper. The WHSAA, the Natrona County School District, the city of Casper, the Casper Events Center or their agents or employees will not be held liable for lost or stolen property, personal or otherwise. I wish you the best of luck and know that you will have an enjoyable stay in Casper. Terry Hooker Tournament Director KELLIE OLSON TERRY J. HOOKER RUTH M. PUTNAM SECRETARY DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

9 Class 1A (In front of Sections B & C) Class 2A (In front of Sections T & U) Class 3A (In front of Sections E & F) Class 4A (In front of Sections Q & R) WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION 6571 EAST 2ND STREET CASPER, WYOMING S T A T E V O L L E Y B A L L S C H E D U L E NOVEMBER 6-7-8, 2014 CASPER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2014 SESSION 1- First Round Matches MATCH CLASS TIME 1 1A 1:00 p.m. 2 2A 1:00 p.m. 3 3A 1:00 p.m. 4 4A 1:00 p.m. 5 1A 2:30 p.m. 6 2A 2:30 p.m. 7 3A 2:30 p.m. 8 4A 2:30 p.m. 9 1A 4:30 p.m. 10 2A 4:30 p.m. 11 3A 4:30 p.m. 12 4A 4:30 p.m. 13 1A 6:00 p.m. 14 2A 6:00 p.m. 15 3A 6:00 p.m. 16 4A 6:00 p.m. *Warm up note for between matches A 15-minute warm up will be strictly enforced (6-6-3). The clock will start immediately once the court is cleared from the preceding game. First games of each session, teams need to report 30 minutes before start time for coin toss. Warm up will begin 25 minutes before start time to allow for introductions and the National Anthem. Ball activity warm-up behind the curtained area and in the locker room hallway will be permitted any time as long as care is taken so as not to damage the facility. Coin toss and stretching will take place off court before 15-minute warm-up.

10 2014 STATE VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE -- Page 2 Class 1A (In front of Sections B & C) Class 2A (In front of Sections T & U) Class 3A (In front of Sections E & F) Class 4A (In front of Sections Q & R) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, :00 a.m. - Wyoming Volleyball Coaches Association Meeting 10:00 a.m. - All State and All Star Selection Meetings SESSION 2 - First Round Consolation Matches, Championship Semifinals MATCH CLASS TIME 17 1A 1:00 p.m. 18 2A 1:00 p.m. 19 3A 1:00 p.m. 20 4A 1:00 p.m. 21 1A 2:30 p.m. 22 2A 2:30 p.m. 23 3A 2:30 p.m. 24 4A 2:30 p.m. 25 1A 4:30 p.m. 26 2A 4:30 p.m. 27 3A 4:30 p.m. 28 4A 4:30 p.m. 29 1A 6:00 p.m. 30 2A 6:00 p.m. 31 3A 6:00 p.m. 32 4A 6:00 p.m. *Warm up note for between matches A 15-minute warm up will be strictly enforced (6-6-3). The clock will start immediately once the court is cleared from the preceding game. First games of each session, teams need to report 30 minutes before start time for coin toss. Warm up will begin 25 minutes before start time to allow for introductions and the National Anthem. Ball activity warm-up behind the curtained area and in the locker room hallway will be permitted any time as long as care is taken so as not to damage the facility. Coin toss and stretching will take place off court before 15-minute warm-up.

11 2014 STATE VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE -- Page 3 Class 1A (In front of Sections B & C) Class 2A (In front of Sections T & U) Class 3A (In front of Sections E & F) Class 4A (In front of Sections Q & R) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014 SESSION 3 - Consolation Semifinals MATCH CLASS TIME 33 1A 9:00 a.m. 34 2A 9:00 a.m. 35 3A 9:00 a.m. 36 4A 9:00 a.m. 37 1A 10:30 a.m. 38 2A 10:30 a.m. 39 3A 10:30 a.m. 40 4A 10:30 a.m. SESSION 4 - Consolation and Championship Finals 41 1A 2:00 p.m. 3rd & 4th 42 2A 2:00 p.m.. 3rd & 4th 43 3A 2:00 p.m. 3rd & 4th 44 4A 2:00 p.m. 3rd & 4th * All third & fourth place awards will be presented immediately following the completion of the longest consolation match. 45 1A 4:00 p.m. Championship 46 2A 4:00 p.m. Championship 47 3A 4:00 p.m. Championship 48 4A 4:00 p.m. Championship Awards will be presented after completion of all championship matches. *Warm-up will begin after floor is cleared, awards for previous game are presented and administrator approval is given.

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