Volleyball

Preseason Volleyball Information 2024-2025

NFHS Volleyball Rules Changes for 24-25

Legal uniform: 4-2-3 NOTE (NEW), 7-1-1 NOTE: A player may change uniform numbers without penalty when a uniform is damaged, in addition to when a uniform has blood on it.
First referee responsibilities: 5-4-3c(1): All players on the roster, not just starting players, may stand on their respective end lines prior to the first set.
Line judge responsibilities: 5-9-2b note (NEW): Line judges will switch sides of the court between sets when teams remain on the same benches throughout the match.
Injury: 11-4-1b: Teams may substitute during an injury time-out for the libero replacement if the libero is injured or ill. Teams no longer must wait until the next completed rally to make the substitution. No other substitutions may take place at this time as play resumes with a replay.
New NFHS Authenticating Mark
- Both marks are allowable for competition – new products should use the new mark

KSHSAA Volleyball Updates

ALL JH and HS coaches must complete the KSHSAA Volleyball Rules Meeting (Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches). Assistant Coaches must complete all coaching requirements (CPR/AED training, Concussion Training, KSHSAA Volleyball Rules Meeting) to be listed on pass gates for postseason. Administrators: Please ensure this information is updated on the KSHSAA website. Requirements will be marked by administrators.
3-1A Postseason Changes: The new postseason format for 3-1A starts this fall. For additional information, please refer to the KSHSAA Volleyball Manual (pgs 38-39). Additional information is available on the KSHSAA Volleyball website (use the link below and refer to the right hand column).
KSHSAA Volleyball Manual is available to view on the KSHSAA website (hardcopies will be mailed to schools in July). Use the link below to view the KSHSAA Volleyball Manual. Many questions that coaches and/or administrators may have throughout the season may be answered by referring to the KSHSAA Volleyball Manual.
Team Benches: Schools have been asked to declare if their court(s) have any distinct disadvantages. If a distinct disadvantage exists, teams should switch benches between sets with the proper protocol in place regarding the 3rd set. If by MUTUAL agreement, teams may elect not to switch benches. This is to be determined prior to the start of the match and communicated to the host school and match officials.
- The results of the Distinct Disadvantages Survey will be posted on the KSHSAA website using an administrator’s login and listed on the “Activities” page. The survey results will be posted mid-August.
REMINDER: Administration and Coaches: Ensure that your schedule is compliant with the volleyball scheduling system. This information may be found on page 17 of the KSHSAA Volleyball Manual. HS teams may not exceed 36 competition points and may play a maximum of 40 matches, excluding KSHSAA postseason matches. JH athletes may not exceed 30 competition points and may not exceed 34 matches in a season.
- TOURNAMENT DEFINITION: Teams may play no more than six (6) matches in a tournament. Teams may play in up to four (4) tournaments at any level of competition (varsity, JV, etc.). A tournament is defined as a multiple school contest in which a winner is declared. Any volleyball competition with five (5) or more schools should be declared a tournament.

2024-2025 Postseason – Blue Officials Shirts
REMINDER: To work varsity and postseason contests, officials must wear the KSHSAA-approved blue shirt. In addition, ALL postseason officials will wear blue shirts. This will include those who work as line judges at the state tournaments.

Link to purchase KSHSAA-approved apparel: OfficialApparel.pdf (kshsaa.org)

Useful Websites
KSHSAA Volleyball Manual: Volleyball.pdf (kshsaa.org)
NFHS Volleyball Website: Volleyball (nfhs.org)
NFHS Learn: NFHS Learn | Interscholastic Education, Made Easy
KSHSAA Officials Apparel Info: OfficialApparel.pdf (kshsaa.org)

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