Pre-Event
At least 24 hours before a schedule, the host Team Rep needs to email the visiting Team Reps
information about the event. This usually includes confirming the gym entrance location, parking
information, admission fee, concessions, special event (ex. senior night), etc. The host Team Rep is
also responsible for providing the following for all scheduled matches at their facility: game ball (good
to have 2-3 available), a scoreboard, score sheets, libero tracker, lineup sheets, paper, pencils, and
pens. The team rep should also ensure that the volleyball nets are set to the proper height for boys
volleyball (7’ 11 5/8”). The net system should be properly padded, and a ref stand is provided.
Post-Event
Following the event, the host Team Rep is responsible for reporting scores to kcboysvb@hoavb.org
within 24 hours. This is a good time to also share video, photos, news/information about how things went.
Officiating Responsibility
A paid R1 will be provided for all matches. There will be a scheduled officiating team assign for all match
(only exception is Tris & Duels). Officiating responsibilities include: R2 – down official (Coach), Two line judges
(Players), Three scores table workers – Scoresheet, Libero Tracker, Scoreboard operator (Players).
Playing Rules
The league will primary follow the NFHS rule book (High School Rules) & KSHSAA rules. Below are some
modifications within this league.

3rd Set Scoring: In a match being played best 2 out of 3 sets, if the 3rd set is played, it will be played to
25 points, with a starting score of 10-10. (Rationale: High school volleyball plays the third set 25 points.
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Since the most common format in this league are tri-matches on weekdays, playing a third set to 25
points could potentially lead to long evenings. This essentially will allow for the 3rd set to be played to
15 points, but the score sheet will show 25 points.)

Game Ball: The recommended game ball is the Molten Flistetec V5M5000. The expectation is the game
ball would be an approved game ball by either the NFHS or USAV. If you are looking to purchase
volleyball, feel free to contact kcboysvb@hoavb.org to get pricing.

Uniforms: While it is highly encouraged to design new jerseys to NFHS requirements, due to budget
constraints with some programs our officials with have some leniency on jerseys. Jerseys must at
minimum have a number on the front & back. If a libero is used, they must have a jersey that contrasts
in color to the team uniform.

Warmups: 3-6-6 (3 minutes-courts shared with both teams, receiving team gets the court for 6
minutes, then serving team gets the court for 6 minutes). Warmup time can be shortened for a match
if it is agreed upon by both playing teams and the official.