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April 10, 2014
PLAYOFF BULLETIN
Seeding Meeting Tuesday, May 6, 2014 4:00pm @ Venice HS
Round 1: DI & DII Thursday, May 8, 2014 7:00pm @ Home Sites
Round 2: ALL Tuesday, May 13, 2014 7:00pm @ Home Sites
Quarter-Finals: Thursday, May 15, 2014 7:00pm @ Home Sites
Semi-Finals: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 7:00pm @ Home Sites
Finals: Saturday, May 24, 2014
Division III 1:00pm @ Roybal LC
Division II 3:30pm @ Roybal LC
Division I 6:00pm @ Roybal LC
SoCal Regionals:
Round 1- Tuesday, May 27, 2014 7:00pm @ Home Sites
Round 2- Thursday, May 29, 2014 7:00pm @ Home Sites
Finals- Saturday, May 31, 2014 Santiago Canyon College
There will be a Finalists meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2014 in the Athletics Office at 1:30pm
A. PLAYOFF AND CHAMPIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
The Playoff and Championships are the direct responsibility of the CIF Los Angeles City Section. The Sport Coordinator shall coordinate and facilitate the administration of the Playoff and Championship. The Sport Coordinator will oversee game management and operations of the Championship event. He will be responsible for logistical and security aspects of the championship and will be available to assist participating schools. All questions regarding game management and logistics should be directed to the Sport Coordinator.
B. VARSITY PLAYOFF ENTRY INFORMATION
The Seeding Committee for volleyball will consist of one representative from each league (and a helper if needed), one representative from the Athletics Office and the Sports Coordinator. The Volleyball Seeding Committee will determine the entries and placement into the playoffs. The seeding criteria for automatic entries are based on the number of teams in a league at the end of the season. All other teams will be given playoff consideration by the seeding committee. Teams will be seeded in each of the three divisions. The team with the higher seed in each division will be considered the “home team” in each round. Breaking ties for league champion will follow the established volleyball tie breaking procedures. Division I will have a 20-team bracket, Division II will be 24 teams and Division III will have 16 teams.
C. SEEDING MEETING
The meeting will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. at Venice High School- Room 154.
1. Seeding Committee members (league managers) should come prepared with the current win/loss league records of all schools in their league and any special request(s) for starting times.
2. Seeding Committee members will notify their respective schools of their placement in the draw on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, following the seeding meeting.
3. Final draw will be available on the Section website beginning Tuesday, May 6, 2014 after the seeding meeting. www.cif-la.org. It will also be emailed to all coaches and athletic directors.
D. COACHES MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING TO EACH PLAYOFF GAME
1. TYPED ROSTER of your players with full names (first/last), number (in numerical order), position and grade in school.
2. One trained scorekeeper, libero tracker and spotter
3 First-Aid supplies and Emergency Cards
4. Warm-up balls
5. ONE ADULT for supervision (school personnel preferred)
6. National Federation Rules will be adhered to as written and in effect for all games-- also see: Goldbook rules!
7. Forfeit time will be 10 minutes after the announced scheduled game time (exception: any district bus transportation problem). This will be determined by the Section office. Remember to order buses to arrive at least 1 ½ hours before match start time.
8. The home team must provide a Molten game ball. If using a colored Molten ball, it must be red, white, and blue. One free volleyball provided by Molten will be given to the HOME team only. It may be picked up at the Section office after the seeding meeting.
9. Have current emergency cards for all athletes.
E. HOME SCHOOLS REQUIREMENTS
For Round 1, 2, Quarterfinals and Semi-Finals – the symbol “H” denotes the home team on the draw sheet. Home team means hosting the game at your school or regular home site. Home school is responsible for providing official score keeper, libero tracker, official linespersons, officials, game ball, etc.
1. All income and expenses for contests played in Rounds 1, 2, and Quarterfinals shall be shared by the two participating schools. This includes, but is not restricted to, management, supervision, officials and linespersons, site rental, and custodial charges.
2. The Officials’ Assigners will assign linespersons for all rounds of the playoffs if available.
3. If necessary, home schools, after discussion with visiting school, may pay ticket seller/taker, scorer, libero tracker, supervision (maximum of two) $35 each (working personnel). Schools involved will split the cost of game expenses. This should be discussed between the two schools prior to the contest.
4. The winning school is responsible for reporting the scores to the following: , www.maxpreps.com, the Athletics Office (818) 767-0800, and to your local newspapers:
Los Angeles Times (800) 528-4637, Daily News (818) 713-3607, Daily Breeze (310) 540-5511.
5. Coaches must submit a typed roster that includes player’s name, number (in numerical order),
position, and grade in school to the Section Office () prior to the Quarter-Finals, May 15, 2014, to be included in the Championship program.
6. Single elimination: playing best 3 out of 5 with rally scoring for all games.
7. Each school must provide three (3) ball shaggers during all rounds of playoffs.
8. The introduction welcome and the sponsorship announcement reads are required announcements
over the PA system during all playoff games. These announcements are attached to this bulletin.
F. ROUNDS 1 & 2: Thursday, May 8 and Tuesday, May 13
1. To be played at home (higher seed) sites. Note: If the home school facility is not championship quality (regulation overhead clearance, power system, referee stands, and adequate bleacher capacity for anticipated attendance), then an alternate site should be coordinated with the opposing school. Home site must be approved by the Section Commissioner.
2. The matches are scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. start time. If both schools agree to change time, this information must be communicated to the Section Office by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, for Round 1 and 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 12, for Round 2. If both schools do not agree, the match will be played at the printed time.
3. It is recommended that home sites charge admission in Round 1 and 2, but it is not mandatory.
If admission is charged, the following fees must be charged.
Recommended Admission Fees for Home Sites for Round 1 and 2 only
DAY NIGHT
Adults $3.00 $5.00
Students w/ I.D. $2.00 $3.00
G. QUARTER-FINALS: Thursday, May 15
1. The higher seeded team will be the HOME school.
2. The Home site must coordinate the 7:00 p.m. time of match with opposing school and if there are any changes contact the Athletics Office by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14.
3. The WINNING SCHOOL must report score to: and to the Athletics Office (818) 767-0800 immediately following the event as well as the newspapers and on Maxpreps.
4. Mandatory Fees to be charged at ALL Home Sites for QUARTER-FINALS
Adults $5.00
Students w/ I.D. $3.00
H. SEMI-FINALS: Tuesday, May 20
1. The HOME site of the higher seed will host the Semi-Final match. If the home school facility is not championship quality (regulation overhead clearance, power system, referee stands, adequate bleacher capacity for anticipated attendance, etc), then an ALTERNATE championship site should be coordinated with opposing school. Home site must be approved by the Section Commissioner.
2. Mandatory Fees to be charged at ALL Home sites for SEMI-FINALS
Adults $5.00
Students w/ I.D. $3.00
3. For the Semi-Finals only, game expenses in excess of ticket revenue, should be billed to the Section office for reimbursement. Ticket Report Forms from participating schools in the
Semi-Finals need to be sent to the Athletics Office immediately after the contest. The Ticket Report Form is on the website (cif-la.org) and with the Athletic Director.
4. Ticket seller/taker, scorer, libero tracker, supervision: $35 each (working personnel). If a school wishes to hire one school police person, this must first be approved by the Section Commissioner.
There will be a MANDATORY meeting for the Athletic Director and/or Assistant Principal/Athletics on Thursday, May 22, 2014, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Athletics Office for the six teams that will be playing in the Championship matches on Saturday, May 24. They will receive the Championship Packet and passes along with instructions for the Finals at this time.
I. FINALS: Saturday, May 24, 2014 @ Roybal LC
Division 3 1:00pm @ Roybal LC
Division 2 3:30pm @ Roybal LC
Division 1 6:00pm @ Roybal LC
Championship Site:
Roybal LC
1200 Colton St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
*Pre-game protocol will include 25 minutes of warm-up time between matches, to include seven minutes of shared court time, six minutes of individual team time on court, National Anthem, and team introductions. There will be a Sportsmanship Meeting for the Captains and Coaches of each team one hour before the start of the Championship Match.
J. FINALS- ADMISSION CHARGE
Adults $8.00
Students w/ I.D./Seniors (60+) $6.00
Children 4 and under Free
K. CHEERLEADERS
Due to space limitations, a MAXIMUM OF TWELVE (12) CHEERLEADERS PER SCHOOL WILL BE ADMITTED INTO THE FINALS. All 12 must be in uniform for free admission with the sponsor/coach admitted as the thirteenth entrant. After 12, all others will be charged $6.00 and will be admitted as spectators and NOT ALLOWED to cheer. Cheering can only be from the seats as walking space is limited. The names of the 12 cheerleaders must be submitted on the form provided at the mandatory meeting.
L. BANDS
Any school band that has played regularly during the season for volleyball may participate in the Finals. Bands will be limited to 12 MUSICIANS plus the Director, since space is extremely limited. Also, no amplified instruments will be allowed. It is emphasized that musical instruments are to be used for music, not as noisemakers. Bands may only play during time-outs, between games or prior to the beginning of the contest. After 12, all others will be charged $6.00 and will be admitted as spectators and NOT ALLOWED to play. The names of the 12 band members must be submitted on the form provided at the mandatory meeting.
M. STUDENT MANAGERS
Each team is allowed to bring two student managers free of charge and who must travel with the team by bus. These student managers must be working during the match or they will be removed from the gym.
N. SCHOOL BANNERS (Standard Requirements)
One banner (no larger than 4’ x 12’) per school will be permitted at Finals. Only masking tape may be used and banner/tape must be taken down by school at close of event. Schools may ONLY post banner in specified designated area.
O. DRESS
Participants MUST wear approved team uniforms. Be sure your team is "numbered" properly and correct numbers are on player roster. We respectfully request that coaches dress in appropriate playoff attire. Ineligible players cannot suit-up or sit on the team bench!
P. WATER & TOWELS
Water will be provided for each team in the team area. Towels will not be provided. Teams are asked to provide their own towels if needed.
Q. TEAM INTRODUCTIONS
At the Finals, each team will be introduced beginning with reserves first followed by the starters. Each coach is asked to report the starting lineups to the scorer’s table 10 minutes before the start of the match.
R. PARKING
Parking information will be provided at the Finalist meeting. Be sure to pass the information along to school personnel, players and parents.
S. TEAM AREA CLEAN UP
It is the responsibility of each team to clean up the bench area immediately following the awards ceremony.
T. POST-GAME AWARD CEREMONY
Both teams are required to remain for the entire awards ceremony presentation to receive their medals. Sportsmanship is strictly enforced during this time. Failure to cooperate will result in penalties by the Section.
U. OFFICIALS
1. Officials' assignments for Round 1, 2, quarter-finals and semi-finals will be handled by Tom Nassraway and Ivie Lewis according to home site.
2. Linespersons will be assigned for all rounds of the playoffs by the Official Assigners.
3. Officials for the Finals will be approved by the Athletics Office.
V. SUPERVISION
1. Each school is responsible for conduct of players and spectators.
2. We are requesting that each school involved in playoff matches have an administrator on site.
If school police officers are to be hired, this must be approved by the Section Commissioner.
W. FINALS AT ROYBAL LC – Saturday, May 24, 2014
A special Finals Packet will be given to winners of the Semi-Finals matches regarding parking, participant’s passes, faculty passes, etc. (see letters K, L & M in the bulletin regarding cheerleaders, school bands’ playing of musical instruments and student managers).
X. SO CAL REGIONAL ENTRIES
The dates for the SoCal Regional Playoffs are May 27 and 29 with the Finals on Saturday, May 31, 2014.
Y. ALL-CITY SELECTIONS
All-City selections will be coordinated by the Los Angeles Volleyball Coaches Association.
Z. CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM
TEAM PHOTO, ROSTERS AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Teams must submit a team photo, roster and season summary using the CIF home website. All information must be provided for all teams selected to participate in the playoffs. This information should include player’s name, number, height, weight, position, year. Team photo and school logo in Jpeg format are also required. All information is due following the seeding meeting.
Go to: http://www.cif-lahome.org/login.php to complete the Roster Template with all information required.
Contact Alexa Berg in the Section Office if you have questions.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL SEEDING COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
CENTRAL Miguel Delgado Belmont
COLISEUM Jesus Sandoval Locke
CROSSTOWN Felicia Ivie Port of LA
EAST VALLEY Will Reinhart Verdugo Hills
EASTERN Guadalupe Morales South East