NFHS Rules Changes 2014 Coaches Clinic. Mark Dreibelbis Associate Commissioner/Supervisor of Officials

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1 NFHS Rules Changes 2014 Coaches Clinic Mark Dreibelbis Associate Commissioner/Supervisor of Officials

2 Uniform Rule 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. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

3 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. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

4 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. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

5 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. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

6 Line Judge Responsibilities Rule Note 2 PlayPi c In 2014, flags shall be used by line judges, unless determined by the state association to use hand signals

7 Coaching Leadership In deference to personal sensiivity and potenial 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 promoion of posiive reflecion of our sport.

8 Court Protocol Rule (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. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

9 Substitutes Rule a 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. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

10 Courts and Markings Rule 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. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

11 Informal Signals Hand signals for player numbers POINT OF EMPHASIS Referees need to discuss the use of informal and nonverbal 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 REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013

12 Informal Signals from R2 to R1 for situation out of view of the R1 POINT OF EMPHASIS 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 REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013

13 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. REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2012

14 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. Le\ering and collars may be a different color(s) than the uniform top. Numbers shall be a contrasing color to the uniform top and meet all other specificaions in the respecive 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 permi<ed. A mascot, not to exceed 4x4 or 3x5 inches, may be placed on the front and/or back of the jersey. (Spartan head, Eger 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)

15 Solid- Colored Uniform Compliance New in 2014 Mascot/School Team Reference on Sleeves Not to exceed 3x5 inches or 4x4 inches on sleeve(s) 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

16 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

17 Solid- Colored Uniform Compliance sleeve 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

18 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

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

20 Solid- Colored Uniform Compliance Non-compliant design on solid-colored jersey

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

22 Coaching Volleyball

23 Free! $50 $20 All NFHS courses can be accessed at

24 Thank You for your support of High School Athletics!

25 Volleyball Clinic Chiquana Dancy, Director Sports, Championships & Student Services

26 Important Dates v Date of 1st Practice: Friday, August 1 st v Date of 1st Contest: No earlier than Monday, August 18 th

27 Playoff Dates 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

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

29 Board Approved Items v 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 compeiion. v New Regional Supervisor of Official: Robin Forehand of Northeastern Volleyball AssociaIon

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

31 Season Limitation v This does not change the tournament format. v Whatever equates to a match in tournament compeiion must be counted towards the 23- match season limitaion. v Weekly/daily limitaions have not changed v Conference tournaments are not included

32 MaxPreps Official StaIsIcs Provider Records and standings for post- season qualificaions : 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! InstrucIons can be found on the NCHSAA website

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

34 Playoff Seeding 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.

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

36 Eligibility & Compliance Que Tucker Deputy Commissioner

37 Eligibility Power Point Required viewing for all coaches Should be done with the athleic director Includes opportuniies to discuss concussions/sudden cardiac arrests/sickle Cell Trait, etc.

38 Eligibility Preseason MeeIng Required a\endance by all parents Time to share rules, regulaions, expectaions, philosophy etc. Time to get all required signatures- - pledges, Gfeller- Waller informaion, etc.

39 Eligibility Eligibility Checklist Use to ensure school has done its due diligence

40 Clinic A\endance Head coaches in football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, swimming, baseball, soqball, and track & field and lacrosse must a\end an NCHSAA approved State Rules Clinic. Must be completed prior to coaching in the first contest; subject to $400 fine, in addiion to a $500 fine if he/she actually coaches in the contest Can be saisfied at the NC Coaches AssociaIon Clinic being held here in Greensboro July 21-24

41 Clinic A\endance If the head coach cannot a\end the NCCA clinic or is not hired unil aqerwards, 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. AthleEc directors cannot saesfy this requirement by a<ending a rules session in place of the head coach

42 Coaches EducaIon NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course Currently, all non- faculty and newly hired coaches must take the Fundamentals of Coaching Course; cerificate of compleion must be on file at the individual school Complete prior to first contest; subject to a $500 fine; coninuing to coach without compleion = another $500 All coaches must have saisfied the requirement to take this course by August 1, 2015.

43 Coaches EducaIon Concussion Management CerEficaEon EffecEve 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 pracece for that sport; subsequently, the cerificate of compleion must be on file at the individual school; subject to $500 fine

44 Coaches EducaIon EducaIon is a journey, not a desinaion

45 Coaches EducaIon Accredited InterscholasEc Coach (AIC) Requires compleion of 4 courses: Fundamentals of Coaching 1 st Aid, Health & Safety for Coaches Sport Specific Course or Teaching Sports Skills Concussion in Sports (Free)

46 Coaches EducaIon CerEfied InterscholasEc Coach (CIC) CompleIon of AIC requirements Plus: Teaching & Modeling Behavior Engaging EffecIvely with Parents Sportsmanship CreaIng a Safe and Respecvul Environment Strength & CondiIoning 2 addiional courses (User Choice0

47 Sportsmanship Teaching & Modeling Behavior Course Required for any coach ejected during a contest Required for any coach who has player (s) ejected for fighing NFHS Sportsmanship Course Replaces the Star Sportsmanship Course for any ejected/ disqualified player Free, on- line course (ndslearn.com) All cerificates must be sent to NCHSAA

48 Gfeller- Waller Concussion Law Requirements of the Law: Concussion signs and symptoms Given prior to paricipaion Parents/athletes sign indicaing receipt of Return to Play (RTP) form signed by a physician licensed to pracice medicine When in doubt, sit them out An up- to- date Emergency AcIon Plan (EAP) Must be on- file Must be posted Must be updated annually

49 Transfer Policy 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 athleic director to ensure students meet residence rule requirements

50 Master Eligibility Form Added a column in order to indicate a student meets local promoion standards Changed the a\endance column to indicate a student meets local a\endance policy ; note that the statewide 85% rule has given way to the local requirements relaeve to a<endance

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