Volleyball

MHSAA Interpretations, Guidelines and Authoritative Rulings

• MHSAA Volleyball Interpretations by Topic
• MHSAA Equipment Rules
• Game Suspension and Inclement Weather Policies
• Volleyball Rule Code Comparisons
• Uniform Requirements

Volleyball Officials Bulletins

2019

• 2019 Volleyball Bulletin No. 1
• 2019 Volleyball Bulletin No. 2
• 2019 Volleyball Bulletin No. 3
• 2019 Volleyball Bulletin No. 4
• 2019 Volleyball Bulletin No. 5

2018

• 2018 Volleyball Bulletin No. 1
• 2018 Volleyball Bulletin No. 2

Mechanics

• SCOA - Officials Pre-Match Preparation
• Line Judging - Best Practices

Officials Reports

• Officials Incident Report (ejections, forfeits and notable injuries)
• School Sportsmanship Feedback (Officials Event Report)

Important Forms, Documents and Links

• MHSAA Principles of Officiating
• Social Media Guidelines for MHSAA Officials
• Registered Assigner Directory
• Local Approved Association Directory
• Officials Directory
• Officials Incident Report Writing Guide
• Ratings Reminder for Schools

Postseason Requirements

General Requirements (all levels): To be eligible for tournament consideration, an official must have completed or attended the current year rules meeting and officiated a minimum of 10 contests during the current season.
Regional, Quarterfinal or Semifinal/Final Level(s): An official must submit a season schedule to the MHSAA for review, have compiled at least 16 ratings over the previous three years, must have (at minimum) a 3.0 three-year average rating, be listed as a Member in Good Standing with a Local Approved Association in the sport and complete and pass the current year rules exam (≥80%).
Postseason Limitations: An official that works a Semifinal/Final is ineligible for another Semifinal/Final consideration for the next three seasons. 

• Availability and Conflicts
• 2021 Officials Exam for Review
• Member in Good Standing Status (MIGS)
• Ratings
• Schedule for Postseason Consideration | Postseason Checklist
  Tutorial for Submitting Season Schedules

Contest Cards

• Volleyball Officials Rating Card
  Cards will be filled in duplicate (one for home and one for visitor). For quad matches or tournaments where the teams are not known, officials should print a number of blank cards to be completed prior to the start of each match.

Camps and Clinics

• MHSAA Video Resource Home 
  Updates coming soon

• "Officiating Volleyball: Ball Handling" - NFHS Course

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