R1 Clinic Iroquois Empire Region (IREVA) 2013 - 2014

1. R1 ClinicIroquois Empire Region (IREVA) 2013 - 2014 • IREVA Information • USAV Rule Changes • USAV Rule Reminders • IREVA-Specific Rules • Points of Emphasis • R2 and SK Certification • R2 Training • Signal Mechanics • Head Referee Duties • Referee Pay • Other Stuff • Websites and Resources

2. IREVA Referee Prerequisites - 1 • Register with IREVA and pay dues https://webpoint.usavolleyball.org/wp15/IntraLock/Login.asp • USAV season starts on 9/1 each year and expires 10/31 of the following year (14 months) • Use Club “REFEREES” unless already affiliated with another Club as a player or coach • Complete Background Check, required for all referees biennially • If you re-registered before 10/31, check your Background Check status to make sure it is still valid. Background checks are valid for two years. • If not already in Arbiter, request an invitation to Arbiter from Tim Stewart (assignor@ireva.org) • Verify / update your profile and fill in availability / block dates unavailable • Please minimize Turnbacks by keeping your availability up-to-date! • Inform Referee Director and Assignor of any specific limitations or other requests affecting assignment at tournaments (e.g., travel less than xx miles or hours, Sunday limitations, JO only, Club/Team conflicts, no overnight, etc)

3. IREVA Referee Prerequisites – 2 • Attend IREVA first referee clinic annually • Review relevant on-line training material at www.volleyballreftraining.com • Take and correct to 100% the on-line Referee test (Referee Exam A (Regionals, JN, Nat) or C (Provisionals) at www.volleyballreftraining.com prior to Feb 1. Initial passing scores are: • Provisional 70% • Regional 80% • National / Junior National 90% (60 minute time limit) • You must also be certified as a Scorer at the same or higher level as your referee rating (i.e., Provisional Referees must be at least certified Provisional Scorers, etc) • Either attend a clinic or review the clinic charts at IREVA website • Take and correct to 100% the on-line Scorer test (Scorer Exam A at www.volleyballreftraining.com). • Complete a two-set scoresheet at an IREVA tournament • Regional Scorer certification also requires a rating – see any SK clinician

4. IREVA Referee Prerequisites – 3 • Be available/willing to work at least one of our major tournaments (GNE, Regionals) • Remain in Good Standing throughout the season • Seek out and/or provide mentoring with other referees • For any exceptions, discuss with Referee Director • Note that referees must be members of IREVA, but are not employees of IREVA. We are independent contractors, and as such need to manage our expenses, payments, and taxes independently. • Referees are assigned to tournaments and other IREVA events based on the tournament needs, geographic locations, and individual’s availability as recorded in Arbiter at the time the Referee Assignor makes assignments. Please keep your availability updated and minimize turnbacks!

5. IREVA Information 2012 - 2013 • Referee Director: Mike McNeil (referee@ireva.org) • Referee coordination, Rules Interpretation, Uniform Issues • Scorer Development Committee: John Frankl • Scorer certification and development • Referee Development Chairperson: Howard Veater • Coordinates referee training and evaluation for both R1 and R2 • Referee Tournament Procedures Chairperson: Rob Malvasi • Head Official responsibilities, Tournament procedures • Referee Recruiting and Outreach Chairperson: Andy Robble • Assignor: Tim Stewart • Assigns referees to tournaments using Arbiter, subject to tournament needs, referee availability, and completion of all prerequisites • *Note: We are looking for officials to participate on all committees!

6. IREVA National-level Officials • FIVB-International Referee • Hansen Leong: USAV National rating team, PAVO National Referee, AVP Referee • National Referees • Jim Kramar: PAVO National Referee, National Scorekeeper • Mike McNeil: National Scorekeeper (International Qualified) • Don Miller: PAVO National Referee • Howard Veater: PAVO State Referee, National Scorekeeper • Mara Wager: USAV and PAVO National rating team, PAVO National Referee • Junior National Referees • Thom Carrier: PAVO State Referee, National Scorekeeper • Josh Huntley, PAVO State Referee, National Scorekeeper • Tim Skinner: PAVO State Referee • Tim Stewart: PAVO National Referee • National Scorekeepers • Pat Hanlon, Andrew McNeil, Ben Rosenthal

7. USAV Rule Changes • New for 2013 - 2015: There is a new rulebook for the next two years, the 2013 – 2015 Domestic Competition Regulations (DCR). • USAV rules follow FIVB rules, with several exceptions noted in the USAV grey boxes in the DCR. • http://bit.ly/16RqBkA • IREVA follows USAV rules, with several IREVA exceptions as noted later in this presentation.

8. USAV Rule Non-Change • Note that USAV is NOT adopting FIVB rule 9.2.4, which makes it a fault, during the reception of service, to make a double contact or catch the ball using overhand finger action. • Therefore, it is still legal to make the first contact of the ball by a team, either a service or a ball directed into the opponent’s court, using multiple contacts in one continuous attempt to play the ball. It is always illegal to catch or throw the ball during any playing action.

9. USAV Rule Changes • FIVB Rule 12.5, Screening • It is illegal for the players on the serving team to prevent their opponents from seeing the server AND the flight path of the ball. [This used to say OR, not AND]

10. USAV Rule Changes • FIVB Rule 21, Misconduct and its Sanctions • We are going back to the older system of cards (same as NCAA): • Warnings • Verbal warning(s) • Yellow card for a formal Warning (only one per team per match!) • Sanctions (progressive per person) • Red card for a Penalty • Red and Yellow cards held together for an Expulsion • Red and Yellow cards held apart for a Disqualification

11. USAV Rule Changes • 21.2 MISCONDUCT LEADING TO SANCTIONS • Incorrect conduct by a team member towards officials, opponents, teammates or spectators is classified in three categories according to the seriousness of the offense. •  21.2.1 Rude conduct: action contrary to good manners or moral principles, or any action expressing contempt. • -> Red Card: Penalty & loss of point •  21.2.2 Offensive conduct: defamatory or insulting words or gestures. • -> Red & Yellow Cards together: Expulsion from the set •  21.2.3 Aggression: actual physical attack or aggressive or threatening behavior. • -> Red & Yellow Cards apart: Disqualification from the match

12. USAV Rule Changes • USAV Rules 7.3.5.3, 7.5.4, 7.7.2, and 15.9.2.3b, Illegal Player on Court • If an illegal player is discovered on the court, all points scored by the team at fault will be removed going back to the point at which the fault occurred. This might go all the way back to the beginning of the set, removing all points scored in the set so far!

13. USAV Rule Changes • USAV Rule 11.2.2, Centerline Violation • USAV is adopting the current NCAA women’s centerline rule. It is no longer a fault to penetrate the centerline into the opponent’s court with any body part (even feet) as long as: • Some part of the body is on or above the centerline • There is no interference with opponents • There is no safety hazard • Note: If the ball goes under the net, it may be retrieved as long as it has not completely penetrated the net totally into the opponent’s court.

14. USAV Rule Changes • USAV Rule 19, Libero • If an illegal libero replacement is noticed by the officials, it will be immediately corrected and a team delay given. • A libero may be declared unable to play, in addition to becoming unable to play due to injury, illness, expulsion, or disqualification. A libero who is unable to play may be replaced by a re-designated libero. Note that the replaced libero may not play in any capacity for the remainder of the match.

15. USAV Rule Changes • USAV Rule 19, The Libero • Option 1: Each team has the right to designate from the list of players two (2) specialized defensive players for the match: Liberos. •  Note: If two liberos are used, they may only play libero for the entire match, and may not be used as a regular player (except as an exceptional substitute for an injured player).

16. USAV Rule Changes • Option 2: A team may use the old-style one or no libero per set instead of the new “two liberos for the match” rule. The libero player may be used as a regular player in a different set in the match. This option is selected by identifying either one or no libero in the line-up sheet for set 1 in a match. • Note: You cannot mix the two libero option with the one or no libero option in the same match! • Note: Each player must have her/his own uniform with team and libero jersey distinct number.

17. USAV Rule Reminders • Rule 19.2 USAV: The Libero player's jersey must contrast with the predominant colors of the jerseys of the other team members. Color combinations such as purple/black, dark green/black, navy/maroon, and white/light yellow are not distinctive enough to comply with the rules. • Commentary: predominant colors means that if a team's jersey is 60/40 red and black, or if a jersey has a wide side panel (not trim less than 2” wide) contrasting with the main jersey color, the libero's jersey must contrast with BOTH colors.

18. USAV Rule Reminders • Check libero jersey legality during warm-ups; don’t wait until they march out onto the court or attempt to enter the set! • If the libero jersey is not contrasting in your judgment, then ask the coach or captain if they have an alternate jersey that is contrasting. • If they don’t have a contrasting jersey, we will let them play in IREVA with only a warning and no penalty. Report the issue to your Head Referee after the match. The Head Referee should report all uniform issues, including non-contrasting libero jerseys, to the Referee Chair after the tournament.

19. USAV Rule Changes • Starting next year in 2014-2015: • As of SEPTEMBER 1, 2014, it is required that either the Libero or their teammates wear a solid color jersey.  The solid color jersey must clearly contrast from the predominant color(s) of the teammates' jersey.  Predominant colors are those that appear on approximately half of the body of the uniform jersey.  • To be considered solid colored: •      a.  Sleeves must be the same color as the body of the jersey. •     b.  Piping/trim not exceeding 1 inch in total at its widest point may be placed along the seams and may be a different color than the uniform jersey. •     c.  Lettering and collars can be a different color than the body of the jersey. •     d.  Numbers must be a contrasting color and meet all other specifications in Rule 4.3.3 and associated USAV regulations.

20. USAV Rule Reminders • Sleeve length: Mixing short and long sleeve jerseys is acceptable. However, sleeve-less or tank-top jerseys are considered a different style and may not be mixed with sleeved jerseys. • If any player wears exposed under-garments, then any other player on that team wearing similar exposed under-garments must be identical in both style, material, and color.

21. USAV Rule Reminders • USAV 4.5.1: There is no longer a prohibition for adult players to wear jewelry, unless it may cause an injury. A junior volleyball athlete participating in a junior event may not wear jewelry. • Large dangling earrings, non-smooth rings, iPods, ear-buds and earphones may cause injury to either a player or his/her teammates and are prohibited. This is the R1’s judgment, not the player’s judgment! • Jewelry that is taped or covered up is not legal. In USAV, the referee may not force a player remove tape to verify if there is jewelry underneath. However, if during the match it is discovered that the player has illegal jewelry, a Team Delay sanction will be issued and the jewelry must be removed.

22. USAV Rule Reminders • Note: If a junior volleyball athlete or entire team plays in an adult tournament, then they will follow the adult rules for that adult tournament, including the adult jewelry and no matching shorts rules. • Similarly, if a 12&U or 14&U team plays in a 13&U or 15&U or higher age tournament, then that team will abide by the rules of the tournament, not the team’s age level. For example, there will be no service step in allowed for a 12&U team playing in a 13&U tournament, or no service re-toss for a 14&U team playing in a 15&U tournament.

23. USAV Rule Reminders • 4.2.1 The players not in play should either sit on their team bench or be in their warm-up area. The coach and other team members sit on the bench, but may temporarily leave it. The benches for the teams are located beside the scorer’s table, outside the free zone. • -> check for chairs in the substitution zone before the match! • USAV 1.4.5: The warm-up area is at the end of the bench or bench area, and no nearer to the court than the front of the team bench. Substitutes must not interfere with play or the officials’ duties. • Reminder: Only players listed on the roster may sit at the team bench (with the exception of the Club Director). •  Note: During warm-ups, only USAV-registered members are allowed on the court (such as parents or siblings shagging balls).

24. USAV Rule Reminders • 5.2.3.2 The Coach sits on the team bench nearest to the scorer, but may leave it; [If the Head Coach chooses to stand, the first chair should remain unoccupied.] •  5.2.3.4 The Coach may, as well as other team members, give instructions to the players on the court. •  USAV 5.2.3.4: During play, the coach may give these instructions while standing or walking within the free zone in front of his/her team’s bench from the extension of the attack line up to the warm-up area, no closer to the court than 1.75 m (5’10”) from the sideline and its extension without disturbing or delaying the match. The extension of the attack line is drawn to a distance of 1.75 m (5’10”) from the sideline.

25. USAV Rule Reminders • USAV 5.2.3: During the match, the head coach is authorized to speak to the referees to verify the positions of the teams. The captain may also request a Line-up check. •  Note for coaches and captains: “Line-up checks are your friend!” If your players are confused about their positions on the court or are out of rotation, you may request a line-up check (before the beckon for service) to get them in the proper court position. • -> Be proactive to resolve potential rotation faults • Line-up checks may be requested after an incomplete rally as well as after completed rallies

26. USAV Rule Reminders • 5.3.1 The assistant coach sits on the team bench, but has no right to intervene in the match. This prohibition includes asking the R2 or Scorer any questions, or questioning the judgment of the R1’s calls. • USAV 5.3.1: One assistant coach at a time may leave the bench to give instructions to the players on the court.

27. USAV Rule Reminders • Protests considered by the first referee (Protest Committee) are: • a misinterpretation of a playing rule, • failure of the first referee to apply the correct rule to a given situation, or • failure to charge the correct penalty-sanction for a given fault. • Referee judgment is NOTprotestable, nor are Line Judge judgment calls or an R1 overruling a LJ call! • Protests must be properly requested by the floor captain prior to the beckon for the next point, 60 seconds after the last point of a set, or before the referees leave the area after the last point of the match • All protests will be resolved immediately by the Protest Committee (typically the Tournament Director, Head Referee, and one other knowledgeable person)

28. USAV Rule Reminders • 23.3.1.2 The First Referee performs the toss with the team captains. •  Note: For IREVA, sending multiple team representatives (including a libero) to the coin toss at the beginning of a match is acceptable, as long as the team captain is present. A libero cannot be the team or floor captain. • Because there is no home or away team, simply designate one team as “Heads” and the other as “Tails”, and flip the coin. Catch the flipped coin in mid-air and do not flip it over.

29. USAV Rule Reminders • There must be a minimum of two meters unobstructed depth in the Service Zone. If there is not at least 2 meters, then a service line with the minimum distance must be taped on the court. Step-in is not allowed. • Overhead obstructions: If an object (such as a basketball backboard) over a playable area is less than 15 feet from the floor and the ball contacts it during play (other than the service or from the opposing court, which is automatically Ball Out), then the rally is immediately whistled dead. It is then the referee’s judgment as to whether there might have been a viable play (in which case a playover is granted) or if the ball would have been unplayable (in which case the rally is completed with a Ball Out fault). • The Head Referee should review all site issues and groundrules prior to the first match of the day with all referees. • * Note that IREVA reviews all sites for safety issues and facility compliance. Check the IREVA website for recognized site-specific concerns.

30. USAV Rule Reminders • Rosters should be “frozen” prior to the start of play of any competition (either single-day or multi-day tournaments). The Tournament Director may or may not allow roster changes after a team starts play, dependent on the circumstances and the Tournament Director’s judgment. • Note that if a legal player is listed on the roster but does not show up or play in the first or any matches in pool play, that player is still legal and may play in subsequent matches and playoffs after she/he arrives. Players should NOT be scratched off the roster if they are not present at the team’s first match unless the Coach or Team Captain is sure they will not participate in the tournament at all. If unsure, leave them on.

31. USAV Rule Reminders • Libero service – Allowed for everyone (Girls, Boys, Adults) • Modification of Rule 19.3.1.3 • In one rotation, the libero may replace the player in position 1 to serve. • Commentary: either/both liberos may serve for one POSITION in the service order, but do not have to serve every time that position is serving. • Modification of Rule 19.3.2.1 • There must be at least one completed rally between libero replacements, unless the libero is replacing the player in position 1 and is the next correct server. • Commentary: in this case, there will be two regular players making a replacement in the libero replacement zone. • A triangle should be placed around the service position (i.e., Roman Numeral in the line-up) to indicate which position the libero(s) has served in, and all points scored when the libero serves are triangled, not slashed, in the Running score column.

32. FIVB/USAV Ball Handling Guidance • Only the most obvious violations will be whistled • The referee’s ball handling judgment must be in accordance with the spirit of rules to encourage longer rallies and spectacular actions. • When a player is not in a very good position to play the ball (because of a bad pass or some other action outside of the player’s control), ball handling judgment should be less severe. • The referees’ role is to enhance the excitement of volleyball by allowing the spectacular elements of the game, and to highlight the skill and athleticism of the players. • In all cases, referees must judge the contact of the ball, and not the technique, body position, spin, or sound.

33. Judgment • Although our goal as a refereeing corps is to be consistent for both teams during the entire match and between referees across matches for the entire tournament and season, we must constantly adjust our judgment calls slightly to adapt to the level of play.  While tight double and lift calls may be appropriate for a spirited 18&U finals or men’s BB match, the same level of tight calls for a weak 14&Upool play match will likely result in dozens of calls that “take the game away” from the participants and result in an unsatisfactory experience for everyone involved.

34. Professionalism • Remember that it is our job to facilitate the match, and not to exert undue control over the match and match participants.  There have been several reported incidents at tournaments last year where the referee has challenged the coaching staff or made remarks to the players or coaches that were perceived as offensive or intimidating.  Please do not make remarks to the players or coaches during the match or between sets, unless they are necessary and constructive comments relative to the rules of the game or in response to properly phrased questions from the floorcaptain (or coach for 14&U teams).  Even if they are meant to be encouraging, comments are many times perceived in the heat of the moment as offensive or intimidating.  If teams are having problems with position faults, rotation errors, substitution procedures, libero exchanges, or other match mechanics or rule compliance, please use ‘defensive officiating’ and be proactive to attempt to prevent faults from occurring, but be careful on how you phrase your words and your body language.  Maintaining a professional tone and appearance is crucial.

35. Referee Critical Errors • Conduct such as, but not limited to: • • Making derogatory remarks to coaches, players, or spectators. • • Engaging in interactions with spectators. • • Displaying unsupportive attitude regarding the decisions or performance of other officials. • • Using alcohol or drugs. • • Making racial slurs. • • Making sexual remarks. • • Fraternizing with players, coaches, or spectators while in uniform. • • Showing favoritism toward a team. • • Completely losing control of team conduct during a match. • • Following an incorrect protest procedure. • • Other unprofessional or unethical conduct.

36. IREVA-Specific Rules • IMPORTANT NOTE: IREVA-specific rules are not optional nor subject to Tournament Director or Head Referee discretion – they are to be followed consistently at all IREVA tournaments. • IREVA-specific rules are approved by the BoD, documented, and available on the IREVA website • Conversely, these region-specific rules are not applicable at National Events or tournaments in most other regions. • DO NOT use these region-specific rules when taking the on-line referee or scorekeeper tests! • Tournament Directors should ensure that all out-of-region teams entering their events are aware of this policy.

37. IREVA-Specific Rules • Ghost player – for ADULT tournaments • A team with only 5 players at a tournament [due to injury, late arrival, but not expulsion or disqualification] will be allowed [at their option] to play any remaining sets in pool [not playoffs], but will forfeit all sets in which they only have 5 players. Any sets in which the 5-player team plays will be officiated, and the 6th player’s “ghost” will be accounted for with respect to front and back row positioning, service, etc. • Record, in the comment section of the score sheet, that the team is using a ghost player. • When the ghost player is in the front row, only two other players are considered front-row players. • When the ghost player's position rotates to the service position, the team loses the service back to the other team, which rotates a position to their next server.

38. IREVA-Specific Rules • Ghost player – for JO tournaments • IREVA will not permit JO teams to enter tournaments, or begin events, with five players. • If during the course of a tournament a player is injured and cannot continue (but not due to expulsion or disqualification), the team may be permitted to play with five players if the Tournament Director and opposing teams’ coaches agree to allow them to continue. The results of those sets will all be considered forfeits by the team with five players.

39. IREVA-Specific Rules • “+2” Rule for Adult Team Membership • Normally, each team must consist of only eligible players from within their club. • IREVA now allows an adult team to add up to 2 USAV-registered players to their roster from outside their club (except for Regionals).

40. IREVA-Specific Rules • JO Co-ed and Mixed Gender Competition • 14&U boys’ teams are allowed to enter and participate in girls’ tournaments. • A 14&U boys’ team winning a girls tournament must move to the next higher age level. • 12&U teams are allowed to be coed.

41. IREVA-Specific Rules • 12&U: For 12&U and younger competition, one foot is allowed to step into the court during the service. • 12&U and younger competition will use Volley-Lite volleyballs. • Reminders: • Note: 12&U net height is 7’ 0” (4.125” lower than normal girls/women’s net height) • Note: 12&U teams competing in a 13&U or higher age level competition will play by the higher age level rules. • Tournament Directors may establish deviations for younger age group tournaments to facilitate competition, but they must be clearly communicated to all participants (both coaches and referees) prior to play.

42. USAV Rule Reminders • Remember, for 14&U and younger age group competitions, they are allowed 5 seconds to serve with one service tossing error re-attempt per service. Also, the Coach may act for the floor captain. • Note: The coach, even acting as the floor captain for a 14&U team, may never walk across the court during play to talk with the R1. If absolutely necessary and as a last resort, get off the stand and go to his/her bench area. • Also, do not get down off the ladder during a match except as a last resort to take care of a scorekeeping or other issue that your work team cannot handle.

43. IREVA-Specific Rules • Developmental Tournaments • Typically for beginning JOs • Relaxed rules for Uniforms, # of Time-outs, disruptive coaching, coaches entering the playing area, etc. • No regular referees, except for one Head Official • Coaches or players serve as R1

44. IREVA-Specific Rules • Non-standard set (game) or match • A standard USAV match is best 2 out of 3 sets, each set starting at 0 ending at 25 points, win by at least 2 points, no cap; deciding set (if needed) to 15 points switch at 8 • A standard USAV one-set playoff is 25 points, switch at 13 • Tournament Directors may define local exceptions, including: • One, two or three sets per match, no deciding set • 21 point set (or any other # of points); start score at 4-4 (or whatever) so that the set ends at 25; hourglass unused points in running score • Point cap at 27 or some other limit • Warm-up time periods other than 10 minutes (although JO tournaments should never have shared hitting!)

45. IREVA-Specific Rules • Uniform #s: A team may have two different sets of uniform numbers, but they must both be listed on the roster. Team players may not share or switch uniform numbers within one set of uniforms.

46. IREVA-Specific Rules • Uniform Rule Change: For adult tournaments only, matching shorts are no longer required. Matching team jerseys and contrasting Libero jerseys are still required. Note that matching shorts will still be required in some other regions and at all National events. • Note: Shorts and jerseys for JOs (Girls and Boys) must still be uniform (same color and style with an exception for small logos).

47. Points of Emphasis • JO Shorts must be similar except for the libero! • Examples on non-similarity (this is NOT a complete list): • Pin-striped shorts and plain shorts • Spandex and non-spandex shorts • Plain black basketball shorts without pockets and plain black board shorts with pocket flaps • Short spandex and calf length spandex • Short running shorts and long board shorts • Black and dark blue shorts • Different color or design shorts • An exception is made for small logos that may be different (< 2.25 inches square) or uniform #s

48. Points of Emphasis • Team jerseys must match • - Contrasting numbers • - Short and long sleeves may be mixed • - Tank tops are different than short or long sleeves • Allowable #s are 1 – 99; no 0 or 00! • Exposed undergarments must match if worn by more than one player • Two libero uniforms (shorts or jerseys) do not have to match each other; each jersey must contrast with the team uniform

49. Points of Emphasis • Exceptions: Uniforms • If a player has a signed note or email from the Referee Director saying that their uniforms are OK, then their uniforms are acceptable for IREVA tournaments • If a team has non-compliant uniforms, then they should be warned of the non-compliance by the match official and/or Head Official, but allowed to play that day. The Head Official will report the issue to the Referee Director after the tournament, and the Referee Director will handle warnings and sanctions for repeated offenses. • Uniforms may not display club or team names that have been deemed inappropriate and not approved • Also, disapproved team/club names may not be used on scoresheets, tournament results, warm-ups, stickers, etc.

50. Disapproved Team Names