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NAGVA Rules Updates 2014-2015

Jun 13, 2014

NAGVA is very excited to announce that we are further aligning our playing rules and regulations with USA Volleyball DCR 2013-2015. Below are the major rule changes NAGVA is adopting:

Centerline Violation: In addition to last season's rule, any body part including the feet or foot can completely cross the centerline as long as it does not present a safety hazard (judgment call). What this means in a paraphrased explanation, is that if a player's foot or feet crosses the centerline, it is ONLY ALLOWED or LEGAL if NO OTHER PLAYER is anywhere close when this occur.

Sanctions (Yellow Card vs. Red Card): Yellow card is now a warning, no point awarded to opposing team (1 yellow card per match can be given). Red card is now a penalty, a point will be awarded to the opposing team.

Liberos: In a given match, if 1 libero is indicated on the line-up sheet on a set, the team has the option to change the libero for the second or third set of the match. In a given match, if there are 2 liberos indicated in the line-up sheet on a set, the team may not change liberos for the second/third set unless re-designation* occurs.

Note on Libero Re-Designation Rules:

1 libero in a match indicated on the line-up sheet: captain or coach can re-designate if the libero has been declared unable to play and is out for that match.

2 liberos in a match indicated on the line-up sheet: if a libero has been declared unable to play, no re-designation will be allowed and the team will be allowed to play with the other libero. If for some reason the remaining libero was declared unable to play as well, a re-designation will be allowed.

Scoresheet: NAGVA Score Exam: Once you pass the online exam, this will automatically update the NAGVA Database - NAGVA will continue to allow the previous season score sheet to be used and will enforce the new USAV form once the updated R1 and Score Keeping exams are uploaded to the New NAGVA Website. If you want to prepare and learn the new score sheet, please use this link: https://www.volleyballreftraining.com/training_materials_junior.php Select "Scorers Clinic" and a pop-up will appear. Select "Play Material" and a video voice-over tutorial will launch - this will be more consistent with the latest FB and TD communications.

R1 and Scorer Exams: Due to the NAGVA website changing in the near future, the exam will remain the same, with 1 major change - a Red Card being a penalty point and a Yellow Card being a warning. Please stay tuned and an updated exam will be provided to the members once the new website is launched and proper communication / announcements will be provided to alert the membership.

Training: NAGVA is committed to ensuring these rules changes are properly communicated and explained to the members. Similar to last year’s approach, the NAGVA VP of Officials will schedule "Rules and Regulations" calls either via conference call or WebEx to assist with this process. Sessions will be posted on the NAGVA Website and NAGVA Facebook pages. Any players interested in learning the current USA Volleyball Scoresheet, please click on this link: https://www.volleyballreftraining.com/training_materials_junior.php then select "Scorers Clinic" and a pop-up will appear, please select "Play Material" and a video voice-over tutorial will launch.

For questions, please email Jonathan Daclison, NAGVA VP of Officials, at NAGVAOfficials@yahoo.com.