RULE REMINDERS:
Ø     All USAV rules apply, including the net and centerline rule.  If you don't know, please ask.
Ø       Warm-up times are as follows:  Prior to the first match for each team, 2-2-1.  After the first match no warm up time.
Ø      If a ball enters another court in the play area, play is stopped and a replay is signaled. 
Ø      Coaches must overrule and correct any incorrect call made by a player official.  This teaches the game and saves a lot of problems.  Coaches need to be the up official or right next to the up official so he/she can correct any errors.
Ø       NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED ON OR AROUND THE COURT AREA, ESPECIALLY THE SCORER'S TABLE AND COURT SIDELINES.  NO GLASS BOTTLES ARE ALLOWED IN ANY GYM, PERIOD!!!!!!
Ø      Cell phones, CD players and digital music devices are not to be used while playing or officiating. 
OFFICIATING
Ø  Each team will provide 2 scorekeepers, 2 referees, 2 line judges and whistles for your team.  
Ø We need to have coaches as the up officials in bracket play.
Ø  Each team is to officiate the assigned games they are given, and teams may be asked to officiate additional matches if the tournament is running behind or if a conflict arises with playing schedules.  
Ø  The penalty for late arrival at your referee assignment to be assessed on your next game is as follows: 2 point penalty for the first five minutes late, 4 points for 10 minutes late, and forfeiture of your next game for more than 15 minutes late.
Ø Our goal is to keep the tournament running as quickly and efficiently as possible.
JEWELRY
All visible jewelry must be removed before the beginning of the first game.  If it is pierced and it can be seen, it comes off.  NO
EXCEPTIONS.  This is a safety issue.  All rings, watches, necklaces and friendship bracelets must also come off.  If a player is found to have jewelry on during the match, play is stopped and the coach has the option to substitute or use a time out.  If no time out or sub is available, a point or side out will be called.  Metal hair barrettes/clips are allowed but must be taped over.