VOLLEYBALL---2008

BALL---Colored volleyballs may be used. The ball may have up to three colors, one of which must be white. It is still permissible to use a totally white ball. During the regular season, a school may use any legal ball. The tournament ball that must be used is the Spalding TF 5000. During District and Regional tournaments, the host site will provide the game volleyballs that may be multi-colored (up to three colors, one of which must be white) or may be all white.

LINE JUDGES---It is RECOMMENDED that adults or licensed officials (may be high school students) be used as line judges for all varsity competition (including Saturday tournaments). Adults MUST be used for all District and Regional tournaments. The IGHSAU will continue to provide licensed officials to serve as line judges during the final two rounds of the Regional tournament.

FLAGS---The Advisory Committee recommended that line judges be required to use flags in all high school matches. This recommendation was not approved by the Board. It will continue to be optional, however, flags will be used at the State Tournament.

LINE-UP SHEETS---A line will be added to write the number of the captain for that game.

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD---There will no longer be an overall team sportsmanship award presented at the conclusion of the state tournament. Instead, each state qualifying team will be required to select one adult from their community who consistently displays and represents positive sportsmanship. Immediately prior to the first match each team plays at the state tournament, a brief ceremony will be held to recognize the selected fan. A certificate will be awarded along with a $250 scholarship to each school’s scholarship fund.