NOTE: Registration forms received after the deadline will not be accepted

Registration Deadline: Roster Due Date: Referee Training Meeting: Coaches Certification: Coaches Clinics: Coaches Meetings: (Attendance at 1 required) League Games: Tournament Games: Divisions: Team Fees:

Friday, January 22nd, 2010 Friday, February 26th, 2010 TBD See "Coaches Trainings" in sidebar Beginner's Clinic - TBD Advanced Clinic - TBD  Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 @ 7pm & Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 7pm  Isaac Orr Conference Room  910 Marion St. Building @ The Chancery February 20, 27 March 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 April 14th - April 25th, 2010 **No games between March 28 - April 13th** 5th-8th Grades $435.00 per team

  Pregame Prayer

Commissioners

Paula Lavallee - 8th Grade Girls - 425-821-8618 plandtish@aol.com
Amy Lenihan - 7th Grade Girls - 425-576-9392 asgranata@yahoo.com
Laure Hauge - 5th & 6th Grade Girls - 425-745-9574
Shari Gill - All Boys Divisions - rileytribe5@aol.com
Pam Gorman - At Large
Mary Baardse -  At Large

Dates To Remember:  Jr. High Rally – Saturday, March, 14th, 2009

Note: Registration forms received after the deadline or without fees will not be accepted.

• In the 6th through 8th grade divisions, there will be a postseason playoff tournament.

• Scheduling conflicts known before the season must be submitted with the team registration. All requests for a re-schedule or TBA match must be submitted to the CYO Athletics office by the registration deadline and will be granted for school-related functions and parish-related functions only.

• Re-scheduling TBA matches are the responsibility of the coach who requested the TBA and must notify CYO Athletics when TBA matches are re-scheduled.

• Non-TBA games re-scheduled by both coaches will not be accepted and all games rescheduled without the authorization of CYO Athletics will result in forfeiture by both teams involved!

PLAYING TIME POLICY

• In 5th and 6th grade divisions, each player suited up is expected to play 50% of each match, including playoff matches.

• In the 7th and 8th grade divisions, each player suited up is expected to play 25% of each match, including playoff matches.

• Infractions of the playing time policy will result in a warning for the 1st offense and a suspension for the offending coach for the 2nd (and any subsequent offenses).  

EQUIPMENT

• It is strongly recommended that all uniform jerseys have numbers on the front and back. This will be required during tournament play.

• Knee pads are required for all players in all matches!

• Each team shall furnish a white volleyball of good quality and condition for each match.  6th grade boys and all 7th and 8th grade leagues (boys & girls) will use a regulation size ball.  5th and 6th grade girls and 5th grade boys (if there are enough teams for a 5th grade only boys league) will use a “Lite” ball (for example the Baden VX450L lightweight composite game ball).  The official will decide which ball will be used during the match.

• The net height for 8th grade boys shall be 7'6", 7th grade boys and 8th grade girls shall be 7'4". All other divisions shall be 7'0".

• No jewelry, barrettes, beads, or bandanas may be worn while playing. This includes posts for pierced ears. All headwear should be soft, pliable, and functional.

RULES

All volleyball teams in CYO Athletics will play according to the current volleyball guide of the National Federation of High School Volleyball rules unless otherwise specified in this manual or the rules herein outlined.

• All 7th and 8th grade girls will be divided by ability. The top sixteen teams will be divided into the AAA division with the remainder placed in the AA division. The teams in each division will be determined by the previous year’s performance and will placed by the volleyball commission. There will be two separate playoff divisions and AAA and AA champions in both divisions. 5th and 6th grade divisions will be divided geographically.

• Each team must furnish a competent scorekeeper who will maintain the official scorebook for that contest.

• Each team must furnish one competent line judge.

• In all divisions, six players will constitute a playing team.

• Each team will share the court for a five-minute pre-match warm-up, and two minutes serving.

• Matches will be best two out of three games, with NO TIME LIMIT.

• Games will be scheduled on the hour. If matches finish in less than 40 minutes, both teams may play an additional game. The game will not count in league standings and officials will not officiate beyond the official match period. If both teams play beyond the official match, they are responsible for providing an official and must clear the floor at least ten minutes before the next scheduled match!

• All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys and girls teams will play rally scoring. The first two games of all 6th grade (boys and girls) matches will be played to 30 points.  The 7th & 8th Grade (boys & girls) will play to 25 points.  The third game for all grades will be played to 15 points.

• All forms of “the ace” chant are prohibited.

• Coaches are to remain seated at all times and may not approach the referee’s platform at any time during a match.

• No gum chewing in the gymnasium.

• Server need not toss the ball.

• The ball must be served within 8 seconds of referee's whistle.

• CYO Athletics expects fans and players to remain silent when a player is attempting to serve.

• In the 5th grade division, the server is limited to five consecutive "point scoring" serves, after which they must rotate to the next server on the same team.

• The 5th and 6th grade division service line will be an imaginary (unless marked) line 25 feet from, and parallel to the centerline.