2017 VOLLEYBALL RULES & REGULATIONS

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2017 VOLLEYBALL RULES & REGULATIONS

MARK DREIBELBIS, NCHSAAASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER

CHIQUANA DANCY, NCHSAADIRECTOR OF SPORTS, CHAMPIONSHIPS, & STUDENT SERVICES

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™National Federation of State High School Associations

2017-18 NFHS VOLLEYBALL RULES POWERPOINT

Rules ChangesMajor Editorial ChangesPoints of Emphasis

NFHS VOLLEYBALLRULES CHANGES

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Sportsmanship…Together We Make the Right Call• Zero tolerance regarding profanity/inappropriate language.

• “One Voice” – Only the Head Coach has communication with the officials.

• Assistant Coaches will be properly penalized and the penalty also is assessed to the Head Coach

• Positive and effective/professional communication is expected by all parties associated with the game contest.



Rule Change

TIME-OUTS, TIME BETWEEN SETSRULES 5-5-3b(12), 5-8-3a, 5-5-3b(14)

▪ The second referee whistles a warning at 45 seconds. The audio signal (horn) officially ends the time-out. The second referee directs to the timer to sound the horn at 60 seconds, and signals the number of time-outs used by both teams to the first referee.

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Rule Change

TIME-OUTS, TIME BETWEEN SETSRULES 5-5-3b(12), 5-5-3b(19) 5-8-3a, 5-8-3c

▪ To end the timed interval between sets or intermission, the second referee and timer shall use similar mechanics as ending a time-out

▪ The R2 sounds warning whistle at two minutes, 45 seconds (4:45 intermission) to alert teams to return to court

▪ At the end of three minutes (5 intermission) the timer shall sound the audio signal (horn) to officially end the interval, unless both teams are on the court

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Rule Change

TIME-OUTS, TIME BETWEEN SETSRULES 5-5-3b(12), 5-5-3b(19) 5-8-3a, 5-8-3c

▪ If the time-out or interval between sets concludes prior to the required 15-second administrative whistle, the R2 will give the admin whistle immediately followed by the timer sounding the audio horn.

▪ This is a manual process to ensure continuity of play.

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Rule Change

TIME-OUTSRULE 5-4-3c(17)

▪ The first referee shall whistle to sound a warning at 45 seconds into the time-out, if the second referee is still checking the scoresheet and not available to whistle the warning

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Rule Change

REPLAYRULE 9-8-2

▪ A replay is the re-creation of the rally with the same personnel

▪ A replay is considered part of a single play action and administered in the same way as a re-serve

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Rule Change

REPLAYRULE 9-8-2

▪ Once a replay is signaled by the first referee, no requests for a time-out, service order check, lineup check, substitution, libero replacement, etc., may be recognized until after the replay

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Rule Change

UNNECESSARY DELAYOFFICIALS SIGNAL NO. 20

▪ Previous officials signal #20 is deleted and signals renumbered. For an illegal substitution, only use the unnecessary delay signal. There is no need for two signals for the same violation of unnecessary delay. The illegal substitution can be verbalized to the coach.

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NFHS VOLLEYBALL EDITORIAL CHANGES

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Editorial Change

COURT MARKINGS - ATTACK LINERULE 2-1-5

▪ The attack line shall be solid and of one clearly visible color regardless of whether or not there is a logo on the court. This ensures visibility to determine legal player action.

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Editorial Change

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 only the center line.

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Editorial Change

EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIESRULES 4-1 PENALTY 3, 4-2 PENALTY 2

▪ A player discovered in the set in violation results in unnecessary delay being assessed. The player in violation must be removed from the set until the equipment is replaced or immediately made legal. If a team has a time-out remaining, it may be taken and the player may correct the problem and remain in the set. Same is followed for uniform.

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Editorial Change

EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIESRULES 4-1 PENALTY 3, 4-2 PENALTY 2

▪ If the towel falls out, play shall be stopped immediately and an unnecessary delay sanction shall be assessed.

▪ A replay is awarded if the delay sanction is a warning.

▪ A delay penalty will result in a point awarded and no replay is granted.

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Editorial Change

HAND SIGNALSRULE 5-2-1b

▪ The words “if necessary” have been deleted and replaced with “for the net fault” (not updated in rule book).

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Editorial Change

SUBSTITUTESRULE 10-3-3

▪ The word “replaced” has been changed to “substituted” to remain consistent with the substitute terminology

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Editorial Change

TIME-OUTS AND INTERMISSIONRULE 11-2 PENALTIES 2

▪ The word “charged” has been changed to “assessed” to remain consistent with the proper sport terminology

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NFHS VOLLEYBALLPOINTS OF EMPHASIS

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Points of Emphasis

CONDUCT AND PRIVILEGES OF ASSISTANT COACHES

▪ Assistant coach has fewer privileges than the head coach▪ Stand during dead ball and ask second referee:

• Number of time-outs used• Request serving order of his/her team• Request to verify proper server for opponent

▪ May stand at bench• To greet a replaced player• Confer with players during time-outs• Spontaneously react to an outstanding play by his/her own team• Attend to injured player with permission of referee

Points of Emphasis


▪ Assistant coach shall not stand in bench area during play▪ Inappropriate to try to engage second referee in discussions regarding a

ruling▪ Assistant coach who lingers by continuing to stand once play has resumed

may result in card

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Points of Emphasis


▪ Second referee sets the boundaries for assistant coach(es) based on the rules from onset of beginning of the match

▪ Preventative officiating allows the second referee to professionally address assistant coach• Guides assistant coach to follow the spirit of the rules• Avoids rushing to a penalty and maintains order in match

▪ Assistant coach exceeding the boundaries of these rules places himself/herself in a position of possible penalty and detracts from the players and contest itself

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Points of Emphasis

SECOND REFEREE’S RESPONSIBILITIES ON A THIRD TIME-OUT REQUEST

▪ Rule 5-5-3b(11) states second referee has responsibility to grant time-outs▪ Rules 11-2-3 provides each team has only two time-outs per set▪ If third time-out is requested by coach

• R2, using preventative officiating, lets coach know he/she has no time-outs remaining

• Gentle shake of the head or quick question, “Coach, do you want to request a third time-out?”

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Points of Emphasis

SECOND REFEREE’S RESPONSIBILITIES ON A THIRD TIME-OUT REQUEST

▪ Coach persists in request. The R2 whistles and assesses an unnecessary delay.• No time-out is granted and play shall resume immediately, 11-2-3 Penalty 2

▪ Coach attempting to use a third time-out and unnecessary delay to break momentum of the opposing team is violating the spirit of the rule. A coach is expected to utilize his/her own bench personnel to keep informed on number of time-outs used.

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Points of Emphasis

LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION

▪ Rules require authorization from the state association for• Any special accommodation for an individual player• Memorial patch on the uniform• Any other special circumstances not covered by the rules

▪ Responsibility of coach and school to contact state association to seek authorization• Follow procedure for your state • Secure authorization prior to season competition• Provide appropriate support material

▪ It is NOT responsibility of official to seek authorization

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Points of Emphasis

MECHANICS OF SIGNALS AND COMMUNICATION

▪ Proper execution of officials signals and positioning of second referee and line judges critical

▪ Quality of signal mechanics major component of communication

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Points of Emphasis


▪ 1, 2, 3, approach…• One, the proper signal and how it looks

– Sharp signal communicates confidence in call and clearly indicates result of play

• Two, hold the signal long enough that officiating crew is aware of signal; table officials know the call and record accurately; and coaches, fans and media are able to keep up with play action

• Three, release of signal confirming with necessary members of officiating crew action properly attended to such as substitution

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Points of Emphasis


▪ Signal sequence is also a 3-step approach

• Whistle for the fault…pause

• Award the rally…pause

• Signal the fault

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Points of Emphasis


▪ Sloppy or lazy mechanics will create confusion and could lead to coach becoming upset unnecessarily

▪ Poor positioning will place the R2 or line judges in location that inhibits their ability to make correct calls

▪ Signals are the “universal language,” make them count

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Points of Emphasis

OFFICIALS AND COMMUNICATION

▪ Many times an official can be his/her own worst enemy. Quality officiating and keeping the contest free from conflict can be interrupted with just a few inappropriate body actions. Here we have the official who is in the coach’s personal space and animated in displaying frustration. This invites a confrontation with the coach. Be aware of the situation and avoid body language that will send the situation into a confrontation.

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Points of Emphasis

OFFICIALS SIGNALSNO. 1

▪ The word “roster” has been added to the title of the signal in manual and signal chart in rules book

▪ Signal No. 1 Illegal Alignment/Improper Server/Inaccurate Lineup-Roster, Server

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Points of Emphasis

OFFICIALS SIGNALSNO. 3

▪ A tossed ball that contacts a backboard or its supports hanging in a vertical position over the serving area” has been added for usage of signal

▪ Signal No. 3

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Points of Emphasis

SECOND REFEREEOFFICIALS MANUAL

▪ Wording added directing the second referee to step laterally toward the side of the net of the offending team after the first referee initiates a call

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Points of Emphasis

BALL IN OR OUTRULE 9-8-1i

▪ Ball is out of bounds if it contacts the vertical pole attached to the net in a ceiling-suspended system

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Points of Emphasis

REPLAYRULE 9-8-1i

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▪ Ball striking a pole

used to retract a

suspended net

system, may result in

a replay at the R1’s

discretion

NFHS OFFICIALS ASSOCIATIONCENTRAL HUB

NFHS OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION CENTRAL HUB

▪ Contains:• Sport information• Rules information• Rules library• Searchable rules book• Video content on officiating sport,

competition situations and interpretations

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https://nfhs-volleyball.arbitersports.com/front/105417/Site

https://nfhs-volleyball.arbitersports.com/front/105417/Site

NFHS OFFICIALS EDUCATIONCOURSE AND VIDEOS

▪ Ideal for new officials or those in first few years of officiating

▪ 30-45 minutes to complete▪ Topics include: Basics of Becoming and Staying an

Official, Science of Officiating, Art of Officiating▪ Course is FREE to NFHS Officials Association

members, non-members fee is $20▪ NFHSLearn.com

▪ Sports such as soccer, basketball and baseball offer direct illustrations of the rules book, including rules references and officials signals

▪ Animated mechanics videos for softball, and baseball umpires

▪ Video interpretation of the NFHS Basketball Rules Book created through a partnership with the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials

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NFHS OFFICIALS EDUCATIONCOURSE AND VIDEOS

▪ Additional courses available in…• Officiating Basketball• Officiating Volleyball: Ball Handling• Umpiring Softball

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▪ Courses Coming Soon…• Officiating Swimming

and Diving• Officiating Soccer:

Fouls and Misconduct

■ Understand the basic rules of contact and the skills performed in a volleyball match.

■ Identify and explain examples of illegal and legal contact.

■ Practice making ball handling calls on actual player contacts.

■ Create consistency in ball handling calls.

Course Objectives Units

More Information at nfhslearn.com!

Officiating Volleyball: Ball Handling

■ Introduction to Ball Handling

■ Rules Governing Ball Handling

■ Techniques to Train the Eye

■ Variables and External Stimuli

■ Overview of Each Skill

NFHS LEARNING CENTER

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NCHSAA RULES & REGULATIONS


Board Changes 2017-18

Amateur Rule

• Increase allowable merchandise to be received from $20.00 to $250.00 per sports season

• Acceptance of money or a forbidden award will cause an athlete to lose athletic eligibility for the semester in which the violation occurred, and the following semester.



Senior Exceptions

• Students may be allowed to wear school uniforms, including protective equipment, in outside organization competition, so long as the student has exhausted athletic eligibility in that sport and received permission from the member school. Approval from the LEA is strongly recommended.

• Exception to the numbers restrictions for students who have exhausted their eligibility in that sport. Dead period rules will remain.



Transfer Rule• Students transferring to a member school where the student’s coach

has relocated to within a year will be deemed ineligible for a period of 365 days LEA to LEA

• A student’s first transfer after initial entry into the 9th grade is not subject to the NCHSAA transfer rule (LEA to LEA). For any transfer thereafter, the student must sit out for 2 consecutive semesters (at least 50% of the current semester + following semester) or 365-days, whichever is less.



Transfer Rule• NCHSAA Transfer Committee will be composed of the NCHSAA Executive

Committee and at least one (1) non-district affiliated member.

• Modify initial entry interpretation for non-district affiliated schools (Charter and Non-Boarding Parochial) –Rule 1.2.1(a)(2): boundary criteria shall only apply after initial entry into ninth grade.

• Students who want to participate in cheerleading are not subject to the transfer policy, however all current eligibility requirements would remain applicable.



Residence Rule

• No Custody• Residency shall be deemed to be with the parent with whom the student

begins the school year (i.e. 1st semester).

• Bona Fide Change: The change must not be solely made for athletics purposes.



Endowment Games

• The home team will remit twenty-five (25) percent of the gross revenue to the NCHSAA’s endowment fund. If a member school plays an endowment game against a non-member school, the member school is responsible for remitting payment to the NCHSAA regardless of where the game is played.



Wet Bulb Globe Temperature• Add language to the WBGT Index and Athletic Activity Chart in the 90

or Above category for Athletic Activity Guidelines: SUSPEND PRACTICE/MUST INCLUDE MANDATORY BREAKS AS DIRECTED BY GAMEDAY ADMINISTRATOR DURING CONTEST.

Facilities• The NCHSAA has the right to require host teams to find an adequate

facility based on expected game/contest attendance and/or quality of venue.



Coaches Education

• Annual requirements must be completed after June 1, 2017 and before the first date of practice.

• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest• To require all non-paid coaches to complete the NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Course annually and prior to the first contest. Effective Date: August 1, 2017



Eligibility Summary Submission Dates

• Fall – September 15th

• Winter – December 15th

• Spring – April 1st



Skill Development/Dead Periods• Change In-season dead periods from 6 weeks to 3 weeks

• Add new dead period: • Last 10 student days of the school year

• Effective 2017-2018

• Eliminate the May (Handbook Rule 2.2.15.d.1.v) dead period for all women’s sports• Effective May 5, 2017

• Eliminate the May (Handbook Rule 2.2.15.d.1.v) dead period for football (Options A & B) • Effective May 5, 2017

• All other men’s sports remain in the established May (Handbook Rule 2.2.15.d.1.v) dead period



Regular Season Tournament Allowances

• The following chart indicates tournament allowances during the regular season:



Playoff Bracket Size

• Change bracket sizes for baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball and volleyball to:

• 1A – 48 teams

• 2A – 64 teams

• 3A – 64 teams

• 4A – 48 teams



Playoff Qualification Process

• Conference automatic qualifiers are determined by the number of teams from a given classification in each conference as follows:

• 1 – 4 teams = 1 automatic qualifier

• 5 – 8 teams = 2 automatic qualifiers

• 9 or more teams = 3 automatic qualifiers




• Conference tournament champions automatically qualify• If the regular season champion also wins the tournament, no additional berth

will be awarded.

• If a team other than the regular season champion wins the tournament, it will automatically qualify for the playoffs. The team will be seeded as an at-large berth in the playoffs unless already automatically qualified based upon their regular season conference finish.




• Split conference application• The highest finishing team from a given classification will automatically

qualify, regardless of overall conference finish.

• Two teams that finish 1st and 2nd overall in the conference from the same classification will automatically qualify regardless of rule 4.1.18(a) (1-3).

• **Ties for 1st place in the overall conference or for highest finisher in a classification must be broken using the established tie-breaking procedure [rule 4.1.13].




• If too many teams qualify using the above criteria, adjustments to the established bracket size will be made to accommodate the automatic qualifiers.

• If not enough teams qualify using the above criteria, the bracket will be filled by non-automatic qualifiers in that classification

• Teams in their classification with the highest MaxPreps ranking (or other NCHSAA selected ranking system) will be selected to fill the remaining slots in the bracket.



Playoff Seeding• Once the qualifying teams in each classification are determined, they will be divided into two

regions of equal size (East and West) based on the longitude of each school.

• The teams in each region will be seeded as follows:• Seed all 1st place automatic berths and highest finishing team in each classification of a split

conference by MaxPreps ranking (or other NCHSAA selected ranking system); then• Seed all 2nd place automatic berths by MaxPreps ranking (or other NCHSAA selected ranking

system); then• Seed all 3rd place automatic berths by MaxPreps ranking (or other NCHSAA selected ranking

system); then• Seed all conference tournament champions and at-large berths by MaxPreps ranking (or

other NCHSAA selected ranking system).

• Once seeding is complete:• Existing byes will be awarded to the highest seeds possible.• The higher seed is the home team unless otherwise determined by the NCHSAA.


Important Dates

• Date of 1st Practice: Monday, July 31st

• Date of 1st Contest: Monday, August 14th

• Reporting Deadline: Wednesday, October 18th at 11:59pm(MaxPreps entries)


Playoff Dates

Seeding: October 19th

1st Round: October 21st

2nd Round: October 24th

3rd Round: October 26th

4th Round: October 28th

Regional: October 31st

State Championship: November 4th


Dead Periods

Summer 2017 July 3-July 9 July 17-23

Winter 2017 Oct 30 (Oct 16 for non-football schools) through November 18

Last five (5) days of the first semester

Spring 2018 February 14 through March 6

Last ten (10) days of the second semester

Summer 2018 July 2-July 8 and July 16-July 22


Season Limitation

• No more than 23 total matches, or 24 with one being an approved Endowment Game

• Conference tournaments are not included


MaxPreps

Official Statistics Provider

• Records and standings for post-season qualifications• 2017-18: MaxPreps Record = Official Record

• Incorrect record subject to DQ from playoffs

• All match results MUST be entered by Wednesday, October 18th at 11:59 p.m.

• Triple check your record!

• Instructions can be found on the NCHSAA website


Sportsmanship

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


Ejection Policy

• Fighting

• Leaving the bench area

• Flagrant contact

• Biting

• Taunting, baiting or spitting toward an opponent or official

• Profanity

• Obscene gestures

• Disrespectfully addressing an official


Ejection Follow-Up

• Teaching & Modeling Behavior Course• Required for any coach ejected during a contest

• Required for any coach who has player (s) ejected for fighting

• NFHS Sportsmanship Course• For any ejected/disqualified player

• Free, on-line course (nfhslearn.com)

• All certificates must be sent to NCHSAA


Inclement/Hot Weather Guidelines

The following should be considered when

scheduling practice:

• Time of day

• Intensity level of practice

• Equipment worn

• Environmental conditions

• High Temperature and high humidity create

a dangerous situation for athletes. High

humidity and low temperature can also

cause serious heat-related problems.

• Water/fluid replacement breaks

recommended each 20 or 30 minutes.

(depending on practice conditions)

• Check with your AD on your LEA’s and

school’s policy pertaining to practice on

days of extreme heat.


ELIGIBILITY & COMPLIANCE


Eligibility

PowerPoint

• Required viewing for all coaches

• Should be done with the athletic director

• Includes opportunities to discuss concussions/sudden cardiac arrests/sickle cell, etc.


Eligibility

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 and Authorization


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

Eligibility


Clinic Attendance

Head coaches in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, golf,

lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, track & field, volleyball and

wrestling 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 17-20


Clinic Attendance

• 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


NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course

• All coaches must satisfy the requirement prior to first contest.

• Complete prior to first contest; subject to a $500 fine; continuing to coach without completion = another $500.

Coaches’ Education



Concussion Management Certification

• The NFHS Concussion in Sports Course (free on-line course) or an equivalent course must be completed annually (after June 1, 2017 and before the first date of practice) 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.



CPR/AED Certification

• All head and paid coaches must be CPR/AED certified• Effective August 1, 2017

NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course

• All non-paid coaches are required to complete the NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course annually (after June 1, 2017 and before the first date of practice).

• Effective August 1, 2017


Gfeller-Waller Concussion LawRequirements 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

• An up-to-date Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Must be on-file

Must be posted

Must be updated annually

• “When in doubt, sit them out”


Cardiac Safety Program

All NCHSAA member schools must have a Cardiac Safety Program to include three (3) components:

• Appropriate number of AEDs on Campus

• AED maintenance program (battery checks, maintain, replacement at appropriate intervals)

• Required viewing of short AED/CPR video for all supervising adults (teachers, coaches, administrators)


“Education is a journey, not a destination”




Accredited Interscholastic Coach (AIC)

• Requires completion of 4 courses:• Fundamentals of Coaching

• 1st Aid, Health & Safety for Coaches• Sport Specific Course or Teaching Sports Skills

• Concussion in Sports (Free)


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 Choice)



Transfer Policy

• 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


THANK YOU

• 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

• Deadline for entry is August 15, 2016

• Avoid $400 fine for your school

Documents

2017 VOLLEYBALL RULES & REGULATIONS