nfhs rules changes 2014 coaches clinic mark dreibelbis – associate commissioner/supervisor of...

NFHS Rules Changes2014 Coaches Clinic

Mark Dreibelbis – Associate Commissioner/Supervisor of Officials

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UniformRule 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.


Second RefereeRule 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.


Time-OutRule 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.


Line Judges ResponsibilitiesRule 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.

Line Judge ResponsibilitiesRule 5-9-4 Note 2

• In 2014, flags shall be used by line judges, unless determined by the state association to use hand signals

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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.


Court ProtocolRule 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.


SubstitutesRule 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.


Courts and MarkingsRule 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.

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Informal SignalsHand 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

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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


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.

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)

• 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 ComplianceNew in 2014 – Mascot/School Team Reference on Sleeves

Not to exceed 3x5 inches or 4x4 inches on sleeve(s)

Solid-Colored Uniform ComplianceNew in 2014 – Mascot/School Team Reference on Sleeves

Shall not exceed 4x4 or 3x5 inches

to preserve integrity of solid-colored

body

Front Back

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-compliantSleeves different color from body

sleeve

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

Solid-Colored Uniform Compliance

• Solid-colored jersey could be white or gold, but no blue


Non-compliant – design on solid-colored jersey


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

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2014-15Volleyball Clinic

Chiquana Dancy, Director Sports, Championships & Student Services

Date of 1st Practice: Friday, August 1st

Date of 1st Contest: No earlier than Monday, August 18th

Important Dates

Reporting Deadline: October 16th (6 AM)

1st Round: October 18th

2nd Round: October 21st

3rd Round: October 23rd

4th Round: October 25th

Regional: October 28th

State: November 1st

Playoff Dates

Winter: Oct. 29th through Dec. 1st

Spring: Feb. 16th through March 15th

2015-16 Summer Dead Periods:

June 29th - July 5th

July 20th - July 26th

Dead Periods

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

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

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

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 15th at 11:59 p.m.

• Triple check your record!

– Instructions can be found on the NCHSAA website

MaxPreps

• 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

• 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

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

Eligibility & Compliance

Que Tucker – Deputy Commissioner

• 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

• 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

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

Eligibility

• 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

– 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

• 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

• 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


• “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 Choice0

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• 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– Replaces the Star Sportsmanship Course for any

ejected/disqualified player– Free, on-line course (nfhslearn.com)

• All certificates must be sent to NCHSAA

Sportsmanship

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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!

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