Prematch ConferenceProcedures for the First and Second Referee

Before the Prematch Conference•Arrive on Time and in Properly Dressed

Uniform•Complete Prematch Responsibilities•Complete Paperwork (Paysheet)•Start Prematch Conference at least 20

minutes before scheduled start of match▫Allows for full 15 minute timed warm-up▫Start earlier if other events will happen

before scheduled start of match

Participants

•Conducted by First Referee▫Assisted by Second Referee▫Team Participants

Captain(s) Each team may have more than one captain,

but only one should be designated as the speaking captain

Head Coach

Positions▫First Referee

Standing facing court, near the standard In the area of the substitution zones Allowing room for captains and coaches

▫Second Referee Next to and left (?)of First Referee

▫Captains and Coaches Each team representatives should be on their

side of the center line extended

Positions

Court

Starting the Prematch Conference•When the appropriate time has been

reached, approach each head coach and verbally let them know it is time for the conference

•Do not blow whistle and/or hold flipping coin out to signal for prematch conference/coin toss

•Make sure all participants are present

The Conference

The conference should be brief and include, but not limited to the following:

• Introduction of participants to each other•Verify home team has selected its bench•Explanation of local ground rules

▫Nonplayable areas▫Vertical backboards▫Open spaces▫Spectator walkways, etc.

The Conference (continued)• Review of new rules

▫Coaches able to stand during live ball▫Ball may touch any part of the body to be

played▫New substitution procedure▫Coin Toss prior to deciding set

• Review rules regarding▫Player equipment and uniforms

If you have not done so, verify libero uniform contrast▫ Hair devices, hair adornment▫ Jewelry

The Conference (continued)

•Have coaches verify that all players are wearing legal uniforms and equipment

•Sporting conduct expectations•Ball Retrieval (quickly, roll under the net)•Reminder the floor captain may request

time-out from the court or approach Referee to ask what call was made

•Neither coaches or captains may question judgment calls

The Conference (continued)

•Reminder to play until the whistle is heard•Review court protocol including

▫Greeting the opponent▫Start of set procedure▫End of set procedure

•Ask if there are any questions• (If necessary) Remind coaches you will

need Line Judges•Conduct Coin Toss

Coin Toss Procedure•Make sure you have a large standard coin

▫Avoid using small coins such as pennies, nickels and dimes

▫If you have a non-standard coin clearly identify which sides is heads and which sides is tails

•The First Referee conducts the coin toss to conclude the prematch conference prior to prescribed timed warm-ups

•A captain and the head coach shall be present

Coin Toss Procedure• Identify who speaking captains are

• If speaking captain is the libero, verify who shall be speaking captain on court during libero’s absence

• The visiting team captain calls heads or tails while the coin is in the air▫ If the coin is not caught, it shall be tossed again▫ When the coin is caught, do not turn over the coin▫ Have the home team captain verify what the

visiting captain called• After verification, show the players the coin and

state whether it is heads or tails

Coin Toss Procedure• The winner of the toss chooses has two choices

▫Serve▫Receive

• The First Referee reports the result of the coin toss to the scorekeeper

• The Second Referee instructs the timer when to start the clock for the timed warm-up▫District minutes regulate breakout of timed

warm-up▫ In lieu of district minutes, coaches can agree on

timed warm-up breakout▫Referees do not set breakout of timed warm-up

Prior to the Deciding Set Coin Toss Procedure• First Referee shall call captains

▫The First Referee may designate this responsibility to the Second Referee

• The home team captain calls the coin toss• The winner of the toss may choose one of the

following:▫Serve▫Receive▫Or, which court to occupy

• First Referee signals appropriate court procedure• Second Referee reports results to scorekeeper

and ensures the timer has started the 3 minute clock