2014+Rule+Adaptations



** 2014 Iowa Volleyball Rule Adaptations ** ** National Federation rules apply to all levels of interscholastic volleyball competition with the following exceptions: **
 * 1)  All varsity dual matches played in Iowa shall be 3 of 5 to 25 points with the deciding set to 15 points.
 * 2)  In varsity double-dual (triangular) matches, you may play the best 2 of 3 or 3 of 5 to 25 points with any deciding set played to 15 points.
 * 3)  In a regular season tournament (3 or more matches in one day), all pool matches shall be 2 of 3 to 21 points with any deciding set to 15 points. Semi-final and final round matches may be 2 of 3 or 3 of 5 to 21 or 25 points with the deciding set to 15 points. (Round robin tournaments are pool play only.)
 * 4)  In sub-varsity competition: Rally scoring must be used but point requirements and time limits shall be determined prior to the start of each match. No scoring cap may be used. Two timeouts are allowed each set. The winning team must win by two points. The let serve shall be used. Sub-varsity teams should switch benches after each set.

** Tournament Game Ball: ** The Spalding TF-VB5 ball shall be used during all regional and state tournament play, which is to be provided by the host site. The home team shall provide any NFHS approved ball during regular season matches. ** Regular Season Varsity Warm-Up Protocol: ** All pre-match warm-up shall consist of a 5-6-6 format. Both teams shall have five minutes together on their half of the court for ball handling, passing, etc. Then the visiting team is allowed 6 minutes of court time to hit, pass, receive, serve, etc. Then the home team is similarly allowed six minutes of court time to hit, pass, receive, serve, etc. **There shall be no mutual serving time.** Serving shall be done within each team’s allotted six minutes. Warm-up protocol for weekend tournaments is at the discretion of the tournament manager. ** Weekend Tournament Pre-match Conferences: ** It is allowable for the head coach to attend only his/her first (and his/her opponent’s first) pre-match conference if this protocol is predetermined by the tournament manager and made known to all coaches prior to the tournament. After the head coach has attended his/her first pre-match conference, they may be excused from the rest of the pre-match conferences for that tournament (captains and/or assistant coaches must be present at all pre-match meetings). ** Sub-Varsity Uniforms: ** At the sub-varsity and junior high levels of competition, allowances shall be made for teams wearing uniforms that do not conform exactly to all uniform requirements. Many schools are using hand-me-down uniforms or practice jerseys in an effort to allow all players an opportunity to participate. Latitude shall be given to those teams whose uniforms are the same basic color but may have some variations in style, design, trim, numbers, etc.