1. The volleyball coaches meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2015,  at 5:15 p.m., 360 Colborne, Auditorium B (first floor).

    

2. Practice for volleyball may begin no earlier than Monday, September 14, 2015.

    

3. Medical examinations are required for all girls participating in interscholastic sports programs. The procedure to be used is the same for all athletes. Contact your athletic director for information.

    

4. Practices shall be conducted five (5) days a week, except on the days when matches are scheduled.

    

5. The National Federation Volleyball Rules will be used, including all modifications as outlined by the MSHSL.

    

6. A matches shall consist of three (3) games (best two out of three). Rally scoring, with the third game going to 15.

    

7. Player's benches shall be located on the opposite side of the floor from spectators.

    

8. Each school will determine its own policy in admitting spectators. Visiting schools should be notified of this policy.

    

9. Both coaches should talk with the officials prior to each match. A level of play may be determined at this time.

    

10. Request to play non-conference games must be made through the Athletic Director.

     

11. The host school shall furnish six (6) volleyballs for the visiting school to use during warm-up prior to the game.

     

12. Coach or school athletic director is responsible for arrangement of officials, scorer and timer for each home match. They must also forward, in a timely manner, the Independent Contractor voucher to the District Office so that officials are paid.

     

13. The results of the match should be called in by the HOME coach to Laura Ranum by phone (767-3490) or e-mail (laura.ranum@SPPS.org) for Website posting.

     

14. Students and coaches are to travel by bonded carrier. Coaches must accompany students on the bus.

DATE: Saturday, October 31, 2015
TIME: 8:45 a.m. -- coaches meeting; 9:00 a.m. start
PLACE: TBA

Format:

1. General policy and procedures:
   1. All teams will play in a seeded double-elimination tournament.  If there is a second match needed in the final championships, it will be one game only (played to 25 points).
   2. Each team will be assigned a twenty (20) minute warm-up period between 8:00 a.m. and 8:50 a.m.
   3. Each school will be notified by the host coach as to their responsibility for equipment and support personnel.
   4. Each participant is responsible for their own valuables.
   5. All equipment is to be clearly marked by each school.
   6. Players should plan to eat during a scheduled break. Concessions will be available on site.
   7. Additional instructions, specific to site, should be sent to all coaches prior to the tournament