2011 Pioneer Officials’ Clinic Welcome, Thanks for coming Has everyone filled out an attendance form and collected the handouts?

USA Volleyball Referee & Scorekeeper Certifications Levels of certification: Provisional, Regional, Junior National, National, International There are five levels of certification for referees in USA Volleyball. They are: Provisional, Regional, Junior National, National, and International. Further. There are corresponding certification levels for scorekeepers in USAV. The Provisional and Regional officials are the largest population of officials, and they are mostly local, grassroots folks! Junior National and National officials generally travel regionally or throughout the country to work at significant USAV National events. International officials travel around the world to work International volleyball events, such as the Pan American Games, Goodwill Games, the World Cup, and the Olympics.

Yearly Requirements for Maintaining your USAV certification Register and pay the PRV/USAV fee Make sure your background check is current A signed “Officials Independent Contractor Agreement’ on file Attendance at a clinic is required each season Take online Officials and Scorekeepers test 4) Work at least 1 tournament in Pioneer. 5) As a Regional referee (or above), officiate at the Bid Tournament, Regional Championships Pioneervb.com Click on Officials on right side of page. Look to the right side again and under links click USAV test. Click on form A Follow directions to take test.(if you are not a Jr. Nat or Nat. enter guest in both username and password) Password PRS304 Scorekeeping SPRS304

2009-2011 DOMESTIC COMPETITION REGULATIONS SIGNIFICANT VOLLEYBALL (INDOOR) RULE CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS Narrative Explanation of Change in Regulation This change clarifies that under no circumstances will a player be allowed to play while wearing a cast.

SIGNIFICANT VOLLEYBALL (INDOOR) RULE CHANGES Defines when and by whom the scoresheet is signed. “For junior competition, both coaches sign the scoresheet after the match to verify the results.”

Coaches sign score sheet

SIGNIFICANT VOLLEYBALL (INDOOR) RULE CHANGES “Rally and completed rally. A rally is the sequence of playing actions from the moment of the service hit by the server until the ball is out of play. A completed rally is the sequence of playing actions which results in the award of a point.”

SIGNIFICANT VOLLEYBALL (INDOOR) RULE CHANGES “For junior competition, when one team has exclusive use of the court, the other team must either be at its team bench or out of the playing area. Warming up with balls at the team bench or the spectator walkways is not permitted.”

SIGNIFICANT VOLLEYBALL (INDOOR) RULE CHANGES Substitutions are only recognized when the sub enters the zone. There is no longer a request from the coach or captain. “The actual request for substitution is the entrance of the substitute player(s) into the substitution zone, ready to play, during a regular interruption.”

PRV Pre-Tournament Procedures Proper Uniform & Equipment Arrival: at least 30 minutes early Check in with Site Director or Head referee Be dressed in proper uniform - navy blue dress slacks, official white polo, white socks and all white shoes. Belt required if pants have belt loops. Arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled first match time or as instructed by the tournament director. Check in with tournament director or head referee to get court assignments. Speak to head official or site director for tournament information - pool format, ground rules and any facility rules etc. Please help facilitate these rules if necessary. “ Keep your court on time”

Referee Equipment & Uniform White “Certified Volleyball Official” shirt, Long sleeve shirts are available. Dark navy blue slacks (no jeans, running pants, etc.) Black belt SOLID white tennis shoes In addition to these equipment and uniform items, are there any “extras” that we might want to take? Show ref bag. Show ref bag with goodies, may be able to order for all. Whistle & Lanyard Yellow/Red Cards Flipping Coin , Net measuring device Ball pump & gauge Rule Book, pen & pencil Timing device Flags (recommended)

PRV Pre-Tournament Checklist Check net height, antennas, ball pressure, stands and padding Ground Rules: Court markings Playable areas Overhead obstructions Scorekeepers’ table and supplies - Scoresheets,Libero tracking sheet - Pen & Pencils Locate support team/work crew - Inform them of their duties Check net height, antennas, officials stand, all necessary padding and ball pressure prior to captains meeting and warm-ups. Check court markings and make sure playable area is free from chairs, bags, water bottles etc. Check to make sure there are plenty of score sheets, Libero tracking sheets and lineup sheets at the scores table. Locate work team and inform them of their officiating duties.

PRV Pre-Match Protocol Captains’ meeting – ASAP: Jewelry Ground Rules Warm up protocol (see below) Match format Coin Toss: serve/side/receive Serving team 1st 4 min period Monitor warm-ups (2)-4-4 for Juniors; serving team on court for first four minutes May vary with other tournaments Instruct work crew during warm-ups “Keep matches on time” Captains meeting - remember to discuss ground rules, warm-up and pool play or tournament format. Reminder about jewelry and any safety issues that need to be addressed. USAV doesn’t use “home/visitor” designations. There are various ways to conduct the coin toss: 1) farthest team calls the toss, 2) first captain to the meeting, 3) first (or second) team listed on the pool play chart, 4) Pre-designate “You’re heads; You’re tails” Monitor warm-ups. Juniors – 2-4-4; Adults 5-5 or 10 shared followed by 5minutes after everyone has played Warm-ups may be shorter depending on the tournament. also ask if coaches need 1 minute reminder. Instruct work crew. Scorekeeper, Libero tracker, second referee and all line judges who will work the match. If you have any problems or questions discuss them with the head referee prior to starting the match. (More on this topic later in the clinic.) Remember Time management

Meet with scorekeeper and assistant scorekeeper: Review scorekeeper duties Verify server before each serve; Triangle libero’s serving position. “Only in Pioneer Region events” Ensure lineups are recorded correctly; End of set/match procedures. Coaches must sign score sheet Referees must sign scoresheet after checking for accuracy. We will go over this later

Libero Serving Modification 14 14 A X COUGARS 15 B X 6 OWLS 2 4 6c 8 14 10 12 1 3c 5 13 7 9 11 Pioneer Region ONLY 10 9 14 8 ü ü ü ü X ü ü ü 1 5 10 15 3 9 15 5 8 X Owl’s #9 is replaced by the Libero to serve When the Libero serves a Triangle is placed around the Svc Order roman numeral This triangle designates this is the only place in the service order that the libero will be allowed to serve for this set This is not a substitution REMEMBER – the Pioneer Region allows the libero to serve but not all regions allow this X 15

Libero Scoring When the libero contacts the ball for service, draw a triangle around the corresponding number in the “Svc Order” column to indicate that this is the only position where the libero can serve in the set. A triangle is used in the running score column to record points won while the libero is serving. ü 14 14 BEARCATS A X B 14 X RAMS / 2 4c 6 8 10 12 1 3c 5 7 9 11 / ü / ü ü X ü ü 2 3 12 15 P

Tracking the LIBERO serving The Libero Tracker must also track the libero serving. Libero serves for Owl’s #9 A Triangle is placed around the Roman Numeral to show this is the only place the libero may serve in this set 6 A 1 3c 5 7 9 11 13 L 17

Starting the match Signal teams to end lines or onto court Check lineups During service: Eight second violation Re-serves not allowed Five seconds for 14 & Under (Competition) – a re-serve is allowed for each serve; five seconds permitted per attempt Make sure all teams are ready before beckon

Points of emphasis Exceptional Substitution The injured player is not allowed to re-enter the match unless legally substituted out. Re-designation of a new Libero The injured Libero may not re-enter to play for the remainder of the match Rule 15.7 – Exceptional Substitution CLICK The substituted player is not allowed to re-enter the match. This was actually a change last year that we failed to highlight in the clinics. Remember, the previous rule was that the player couldn’t re-enter the set. The rule now falls in line with what is a change this year which is…click… Rule 19.3.3 – Re-designation of a new Libero CLICK The injured Libero may not re-enter to play for the remainder of the match. Remember, previously, the injured Libero only had to stay out for the remainder of the set. This brings the DCR into sync with the FIVB rule, and with the aforementioned exceptional sub rule.

Points of emphasis A player is not permitted to pass hand(s) beyond the net inside the antennas and contact the ball over the opponent’s court unless in the act of blocking. Watch next slide for examples

“Penetration” Do not try to call this all the time Only if the play is obvious

Reminder Games are called “Sets” ALL sanctions last for entire MATCH

Fully or partially external Reminder Pursuit Rule External Space Side line Net Plane Fully or partially external -Define areas: side line, external space, net and net plane -click 1: on first contact (or block), ball goes back over the net -click 2: crosses net plane fully or partially in the external space -click 3: pursue/retrieve ball – return path fully or partially in the external space First contact

Reminder Clearance Required for Pursuit 2 meters 2 meters R1 R1 Pursuit rule requires 2 meter clearance on all sides. 2 meters

Blocks Definition: player reaching higher than the top of the net Near the net Intercept ball from other side Part of body must be above height of net NOTE: If a player is not reaching higher than the top of the net, s/he can never be considered a blocker. NOTE: A block may result in a caught and thrown ball. NOTE: A ball trapped against the net may result in a caught/thrown ball. NOTE: Illegal blockers include back row players and the Libero. A block (actual contact with the ball while the player is reaching higher than the top of the net) of the serve is illegal. NOTE: A ball rolling down the body (during blocking OR other actions) is probably legal since the ball has not been caught and/or thrown. NOTE: If a blocker reaches beyond the net and contacts a ball before or simultaneously with the attacker, the result is “reaching beyond the net,” i.e., “reaching over.” Reaching beyond the net while blocking is legal based on the provisions in Rule 14.3 and USAV 14.3. Note: It is illegal to intentionally interfere with a ball moving towards the net Block 1st contact

Who’s a Blocker Illegal blockers: Collective block: below Backrow cannot complete a block Libero cannot attempt a block Collective block: player must meet definition of a block to be considered part of a collective block below Not a blocker Blockers

Backrow Blocker Illegal 1st contact Near the net Intercept ball from other side Part of body above height of net Illegal 1st contact

More Rule Review Backrow Attack Attack hit: any ball (except block/serve) heading across the net Completion of attack: completely crosses net OR legally blocked Back row attacks (legal if not handset by libero in attack zone) last floor contact behind attack-line, or part of ball is lower than the top of net Rule 14.1.1: All actions directing the ball toward the opponent’s court, except blocks and serves, are considered attack hits. We don’t judge the player’s intent! Only judge the action, ie., “what happened.” Rule 14.1.3: An attack hit is complete when it completely crosses the vertical plane of the net, or is legally touched by the opponent/blocker. Rule 14.2.2: Provided a backrow player has not crossed the 3-meter attack line, s/he may attack any ball (except Libero or a Libero set). Rule 14.2.3: If the ball is not entirely above the top of the net, ANY ball may be attacked by a backrow player from anywhere on the court. Remember: whether or not the player jumps is NEVER an issue, or part of the rule! Rule 14.3.3: A backrow attack hit is a fault if the player was on/in front of the attack line AND the ball was contacted entirely above the top of the net. Illegal backrow attacks: last floor contact on/in front attack-line, and entire ball is higher than the top of net

Backrow Attack Not OK Top of net OK On/in front Attack line New signal

Backrow Setter above Towards opp Top of net Attack line in front

Potential play-over situations Ball comes to rest on an overhead object above team's playing area and is still playable Simultaneous faults “Joust” play is legal Object coming onto the court and interfering with play Play is stopped due to injury anywhere on court or free zone

More Rule Review Team on the side the ball goes out on wins rally Joust will still be “play on” Ball Out after Joust: Net Side line The “joust” – FIVB is following our lead by experimenting with this interpretation this season. Refer back to the adjacent court scenario. What is the adjacent court ruling? What about shared space between courts? What if the space between courts is less than two meter? impetus Team on the side the ball goes out on wins rally

Libero Review Restrictions Cannot complete an attack hit Can serve (Only in our region) Cannot block or attempt to block Cannot handset in attack zone Cannot be Captain

Libero Review Check uniform legality BEFORE match, during warm-ups Good preventive officiating will save us lots of headache and trouble – and it starts before the match! During your introduction to coaches or captains, ask if their team will be using a Libero. If so, ask if you can verify the Libero’s jersey for contrast (if they aren’t wearing them during warm-ups). Remember if color is used as number on regular jersey would it need to be highlighted? When a team’s lineup has been submitted, we should immediately glance at the Libero box/line to see if a number is recorded. If not, we should confirm with the coach – especially if there’s a player on the court in a different colored jersey! Incidentally, this should be done for EACH set because the team may designate different Liberos for each set in the match, or not use one in each set. Illegal replacements: Our USAV procedure for handling illegal Libero replacements is different than the NCAA, for those of you who work collegiate ball. When the wrong player comes back on the court to replace the Libero, we wait until the contact of the next serve, and call a position fault. We should have a good pre-match discussion with the folks at the scorekeeper’s table so that they know what we expect of them. (We’ve all probably had that situation where the Libero tracker identifies an illegal replacement, and in the excitement of noticing it, they yell “Hey, ref, that’s not right! That’s the wrong player.” The team hears this, and immediately fixes it or asks for help. In this situation, we make the correction and move on. A team delay may be appropriate, but it might be best to facilitate! Basically, we treat this like a wrong server situation. In the case of a late replacement, the referees must be certain that a positional fault does not occur when the serve is contacted. Check uniform legality BEFORE match, during warm-ups Check submitted lineups to see if a Libero is listed Make sure your libero tracker knows how to handle illegal replacements

Sanctions Can give multiple warnings R2 can give verbal warnings The verbal Warning – no cards! Can give multiple warnings R2 can give verbal warnings Punctuate! End of discussion Mean it! Follow through

Sanctions Misconduct (individual) penalty expulsion DQ sideout leave set leave match no point/side out

Sanctions Cards help to refocus on the court BUT . . . Spotlight on the kids/game Cards help to refocus on the court BUT Cards also focus attention on Ref Keep it snappy – MOVE ON. Don’t make it personal 3. Re-examine: could I have prevented?

delay of interruptions Sanctions Team Sanctions IR TDW TDP Improper request Team delay warning Team delay penalty at improper time by improper player for improper sub delay of game delay of interruptions 2nd IR Illegal sub

Injuries Stop play immediately, not just on playing area, but injury occurring anywhere Allow up to 30 seconds for assessment of injury If player is not ready to resume play after 30 seconds, a substitution or timeout must result Allow sufficient time for injured player to be safely removed from playing area No other substitution request may be made until injury is resolved Make sure player is hurt! Sometimes they are just

Injuries Special injury timeout Only used when there are no legal substitutions available Lasts a maximum of three minutes Only one special injury timeout allowed per player per match Regular timeouts may be used in conjunction with the injury timeout

Injuries Priority of who may be an exceptional sub for an injured player Person who has played in the same position as the injured player during that set or any player that has not already been in the set Any player on the bench regardless of previous position played Libero An injured player replaced by exceptional substitution may not return to the match

Blood Situations Stop play for blood on: Player Uniform Equipment (e.g. ball, knee pads, floor) Clean-up equipment: Blood issues Stop play for blood on equipment Stop play for blood on player and/or uniform A bleeding player is treated as any other injury (30 seconds to resume play); if additional time is needed to address blood on equipment or the court, that time may be used to enable the injured player to return Event Administration, NOT YOU Change bloodied uniform: Quickly (uniform is courtside) or Substitute New number (no duplicates), similar color/style

End of Set/Match Procedures Players do not go to end line if there is another set to be played; a whistle and the signal to change courts is given immediately after signaling “end of game” Players go to their team bench during the coin toss for a deciding set Players change courts without delay at eight points in a deciding set Players to end line at end of match Grab coaches to sign score sheet

Hand Signals: Technique Review Clear, visible and executed away from the body Held long enough to convey the call Complete each signal before displaying the next signal (indicate End of Set/Match Procedures loss of rally/next team to serve before signaling fault, for example) Establish a consistent tempo; don’t rush

Working With Junior Support Crews Scorekeeper Libero Tracker/Assistant Scorekeeper Line Judges Second Referee Protect Your Crew! Here, we highlight instructions to our support crew in preparation for a match. Line Judges Notes: During a timeout, line judges should stand at the midpoint of their respective endlines. Also, USAV 27.2.1.6, page 67, indicates that line judges are not responsible for contact with the antenna by a player. Use of the “pursuit” signal as in NCAA competition will not be a USAV mechanic for line judges, but that’s subject to change!

Junior R-2 Certification Forms

Ready for your Test? Your URL or website for test is: http://www.volleyballreftraining.net/usavtest/ Your password for the exam PRS304 (please take test ‘A’) Scorekeeping PRS304S

Enjoy Your Season! Reminders Honor Commitments Be Approachable Verify Scoresheets: Right team winning? Right Score? Sign score sheet to verify you have checked for accuracy Enjoy Your Season! refresh