I know many of you are hosting a “Cancer Awareness” night for volleyball. Keep in mind that

we need to keep “the game” in mind: if it is legal for the volleyball game, it is legal for “Cancer

Awareness” night.

1. Uniforms may be pink, but would need to follow the uniform regulations as to number

placement and manufacturer’s logo restrictions, etc.

2. The solid colored jersey rule MUST BE FOLLOWED, no exceptions to the rule.

2. Only one manufacturer’s logo and no more than 2 ¼ inches.

3. If your team is wearing “special uniforms” for the event, be sure they are legal and do not

have advertisements or trademark/reference/logo larger than 2 ¼ inches. The uniforms

you see on the left would be ILLEGAL as the “Dig Pink” reference in the insert is larger

than 2 ¼ inches and more than one reference.

4. Pink headbands and wristbands can only be worn if the uniform is pink! Remember the

headband rule is white, black or the predominant color of the uniform.

5. Pink socks are legal, as are pink shoelaces.

6. The game ball must remain the blue, gray and white ball. A pink ball will not be

allowed.

7. Many teams are wearing pink t-shirts to honor the theme of the evening during warmup,

and then play in their school issued uniform.

8. Officials may use a “colored” whistle for the event and use a colored lanyard for the

event. Otherwise, officials should remain in uniform as well.

9. If you have any questions about your event, please call the office and ask prior to the

event taking place.

Certified officials are eligible to work the state tournament after 3 years of being certified and

having met all requirements. Registered and Certified officials may also apply to be a line judge.

I would encourage you to become involved in the State Tournament. The All Class State

Tournament will be held in Rapid City on November 16-17-18.

Officials: The information to apply went out in an email for the state tournament. To submit

your registration, log in to the SDHSAA website using your username and password. Click on

the “Officials Zone” and then under “Volleyball” you will see “State Recommendation List

Request”. Please fill that out no later than Wednesday, October 18th. The recommendation list

will then go out to coaches that same day.

In a situation where the libero is injured and cannot continue in the contest, the coach has

options to replace the injured player. Rule 10-4-3a states: If the libero is injured and cannot

continue play, she must first be replaced by the player who she replaced. Art. 3…Libero re-

designation:

a. A new libero may then be re-designated using the following criteria:

1. Re-designation does not need to occur immediately after the injury and replacement,

but may occur at the discretion of the coach(es);

2. Any substitute may be designated as the libero for the injured libero. The injured

libero man not play in the remainder of that set;

3. The player re-designated as the libero must wear a libero uniform and must remain

the libero for the remainder of the set. The re-designated libero’s uniform must have

a unique number (not worn by any teammate).

b. Exceptional substitution- The libero may be used as an exceptional substitution for

another injured player IF NO OTHER possible substitution exists. When no longer playing

as a libero, that player must wear the same uniform as the teammates and the team

continues with NO LIBERO.

A reminder, all uniforms and equipment must be verified by the coach in the pre-match

conference prior to the start of every contest. Coaches, it is your responsibility to be sure that

all your players are legally equipped and in a legal uniform. We are at a point in the season

where we should NO LONGER be letting athletes play with an illegal uniform. If there is an

illegal uniform, the penalty for the infraction is clear.

Rule 4, under Penalties on page 19 in the rule book states:

1. When a player wearing an illegal uniform attempts to enter the set, unnecessary delay

(administrative yellow card for the first offense or administrative red card for subsequent

offense in that set) shall be assessed to the team. THE PLAYER SHALL NOT ENTER THE SET

UNTIL THE ILLEGAL UNIFORM IS REPLACED OR MADE LEGAL.

2. When a player wearing an illegal uniform is discovered in the set, unnecessary delay

(administrative yellow card for the first offense or administrative red card for subsequent

offense in that set) shall be assessed to the team. THE PLAYER SHALL BE REMOVED

UNTIL THE ILLEGAL UNIFORM IS REPLACED OR MADE LEGAL. Following administration of

unnecessary delay, if the team has a time-out remaining it may be taken, and the player

may remain in the set PROVIDED the illegal uniform is replaced or made legal during the

time-out period.

Officials and coaches, let this serve as the last warning. NO LONGER WILL ATHLETES BE

ALLOWED TO PLAY WITH ILLEGAL EQUIPMENT/UNIFORM. We are well into the final stages

of our season, and this needs to be taken care of on your part. OFFICIALS, ADMINISTER THE

PENALTY FOR NOT BEING COMPLIANT WITH THE RULE. COACHES, be sure your athletes are

legal.

Here are a few examples of what we are seeing and whether it is legal or not.

SHORTS:

ILLEGAL- 2 logos on the

uniform bottom AND the

logo around the waist is

more than 2 ¼ inches.

ILLEGAL- Neither

logo meets the logo

restriction of 2 ¼

inches.

LEGAL- as long as the

waistband color is the

same on all the shorts,

this would be legal.

LEGAL- shorts with

one logo and meets

the logo restrictions.

Examples of Solid Colored Jersey:

Legal-trim is on seam and

no wider than an inch. School

name on sleeve is no larger

than 3x5 or 4x4.

Legal- trim on

sleeve is not wider than an inch

Legal-The white trim that is

located on the sleeve and the

sides of jersey are on a seam and

no wider than 1 inch.

Legal-this is an example of

sublimation between two

seams and multiple colors on

seam and legal.

Illegal- Two different shades

of pink on the arm and side

panel. Additionally, the side

panel is wider than 1 inch.

It appears we have officials doing things a bit different for the end of time-out procedure. In

the Official’s Manual on page 78 is a detailed procedure for the time-out. It is as follows:

1. Charged time-out. The second referee shall:

A B C D

a. Recognize the request with two short whistles, display signal #21, at shoulder

height, and indicate to the first referee the number of time-outs each team has

used:

b. Remind the timer to start the clock for one minute.

c. Check with the scorer to make sure the time-out is recorded in the scoresheet for

the appropriate team;

d. Check the scoresheet for any individual score and team score discrepancies, and

make sure the visible scoreboard agrees with the scoresheet;

e. Check with the libero tracker to confirm the status of the libero’s on or off the

court.

f. When 45 seconds have elapsed during the time-out, the second referee shall sound

a double whistle to remind teams to return to the court. At 60 seconds, the timer

shall sound the audio signal to end the time-out. The second referee indicates the

number of time-outs used, informs the coach if two time-outs are used and gives

ready-to-play signal to the first referee.

g. When both teams are clearly ready to play, the second referee instructs the timer

to stop the clock and whistles two short blasts, to confirm that everyone is ready to

resume play. The second referee then instructs the timer to sound the horn,

moves to a position on the receiver’s side of the net with whistle in mouth, and

gives the court back to the first referee. NOTE: If the second referee has already

whistled the 15-second warning whistle, there is no need to give another warning

whistle as the time-out ends early. Every time-out ends with a warning whistle and

a horn. The second referee still follows the protocol of checking both team

benches and signaling the number of time-outs taken to the first referee before

giving the court back.

h. Ensure the timer sounds the audio signal at 60 second or at the end of the time-

out.

i. End the time-out with two short whistles while on the receiving team’s side of the

net and then direct timer to sound audio signal. Clearly signal, with hands above

head, the number of time-outs each team has used to the first referee, who

repeats this information, scan both benches and give ready to play signal to the

first referee. The referee should repeat by signal the number of time-outs used.

You only get one chance to make a good impression, so we need be sure to do that. How we

deal with situations as they arise in the match determines who we are as an individual. It is

always best to be professional, business-like and prepared for the difficult task. Your job is to

manage the competitive contest with integrity and poise. Give respect to coaches, and in

return, you should expect the same. Your request, as an official, should always be to have good

sporting behavior and you should exemplify that as well. Coaches and officials should not let

their emotions get the best of them. Treat each other as professionals and adults.

Communicate in the manner in which you would like to be communicated with. Always

introduce yourself to the coaches prior to the contest. Both coaches and officials should look to

create a positive working rapport. Lead by example, show good sportsmanship and respect for

one another.

I know I had this in last year’s newsletter as well, but it seems fitting as we draw closer to end of

the season.

Whether you are an official, coach or player, this recipe is good for all!!

On a 30 X 60 court, mix the following ingredients:

• A pinch of politeness

• A touch of trustworthiness

• A cup of caring and cooperation

• A filling of fairness

• A heap of hard work

• A dash of diligence

• A realm of respect

Mix it all together and ENJOY!