Month: April 2022

NFHS Scorekeeping

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For those of you who attended the scorekeeping meeting on Sunday, I want to apologize for the miscommunication. We thought it would be a good idea to have this meeting since we have officials who do not know how to scorekeep, however it was not planned out very well. That being said, I am attaching a link with a video from “NFHS Scoresheet Instructions” it is a 20 minute video. Please take the time to watch and learn. If you have any questions, you may contact Tim Lutton or Cary Newland. Also, please make sure that you are printing the names of the officials for the match in the scorebook and the R2 is initialing after each set that they verified the score.

https://www.nfhs.org/sports-resource-content/volleyball-scoresheet-instructions-video/#

Attn: USA volleyball club officials

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Hi everyone,

Glenn Reid is in dire need of some officials for this upcoming weekend for NEQ 3 in Philadelphia. The tournament is being held Friday, April 22nd through Sunday, April 24th. Here are the ammenities:

Match fee: $38 – National, $36 – Jr National, $34 – Regional, $31 – Provisional
FREE PARKING!
$20 per diem for full day, $10 per diem for half day (CASH)
Hotel room provided if needed
The greatest farmer’s market in the world is across the street from the venue: Reading Terminal Market (https://readingterminalmarket.org)
You don’t want to make fellow officials work too many matches in a row.

If you are all available for all, some, one or even a half day, please contact Glenn ASAP [email protected] 410-967-1990 

Ball handling

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Please read the following from Joe Hardiman:

Ball Handling Concerns/Issues:     It has been brought to my attention by Coaches and Officials on more than two occasions during Observations and Matches, that there is some inconsistencies in how ball handling ( and especially 2nd ball contacts) is being interpreted.  Here is some guidance which was issued by the NFHS in 2019-20 under Points Of Emphasis.  [Note;  This is similar to the guidance used in collegiate and club rules]Ball Handling     As officials and coaches know, ball handling decisions are the toughest decisions a volleyball officials has to make during a match,  Ultimately, they are JUDGEMENT CALLS.  However, a focus of every official should be to have CONSISTENCY in ball-handling judgment. The following criteria can be used to develop consistency when judging ball handling as a R1:    1)  Only the contact point should be considered when judging legality;    2)  Outside influences such as player technique, SPIN, coaches’ expectations or crowd reaction should NOT be considered when judging the legality of the contact, and    3)  There is NO body/ball position or playing technique that AUTOMATICALLY results in illegal contact.
Additionally, when evaluating ball handling, it is important to understand the focus of an increase in continuation of play when judging     SECOND BALL CONTACTS that are directed to a teammate.  (Please note the above emboldened words)  Below are some tips to use when assessing second ball contacts:    A)  A player in good position must play the ball without discernible double contacts;    B)  Less severe judgment is applied to a contact by a player who makes a challenging or spectacular play while maintaining  a legal play, and   C)  Mishandled balls resulting in a blatant fault should still be called, regardless of the challenging or spectacular nature of the play.
Soooooooooo. does this make our jobs as R1s more difficult OR easier?    You make the call!

In Memoriam

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We are saddened to learn of the passing of John Fauth, father of Charlene Suchy.

Obituary

John (Skip/Digger) A. Fauth, age 91 of Pittsburgh PA passed away April 7, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Virginia for 68 years. Loving father of Deborah Fauth, Linda Bryner, Denise (Phil) Grosse, Lisa (Michael) Crapis and Charlene (James) Suchy

Proud grandfather of twelve, great grandfather of fourteen, and great-great grandfather of one. Son of the late Augustin and Mary (Farrell) Fauth. Brother of Mary Loeffler and the late Marjorie Hester and Richard Fauth. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cherished friends, family and neighbors.

John proudly served his country as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army, from 1954-1957. He worked as the chief auditor for the city in the controller’s office and as the vice president of the Meadow’s Racetrack. He also was co-founder of chips and bits.

Arrangements by BEINHAUER. Friends received at Beinhauer’s Funeral Home, 2630 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh on Sunday, April 10 from 3:00p to 7:00p. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Saint Theresa of Kolkata Parish, Church of the Resurrection, 1100 Creedmore Avenue, Pittsburgh on Monday, April 11 at 12:00 pm. Please add and view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.

https://obituaries.post-gazette.com/obituary/john-skip-digger-a-fauth-1084876841

PIAA chapter meetings announcement

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On Wednesday, March 23, 2022 the PIAA Board of Directors approved a permanent change to the number of chapter meetings officials are required to attend to remain active.  The Board of Directors approved that in order to remain active PIAA registered officials only have to attend four (4) chapter meetings in order to remain active.  These meetings can be held either in person, virtual or a chapter can schedule a combination of both.  One of the four (4) meetings must be attended in October (fall sport officials), January (winter sport officials), and April (spring sport officials).

Chapters are required to schedule a minimum of 6 chapter meetings.  Chapters can still schedule their mandatory rules meeting and a chapter meeting on the same date and officials can receive chapter meeting credit for scoring 80% or higher when taking the preseason examination.

Chapter members should be encouraged to review their attendance totals by logging into their profile throughout the season to avoid suspension at seasons end.

Sincerely,

Pat Gebhart

PIAA

Patrick B. Gebhart

Assistant Executive Director

PIAA

717-697-0374 Ext. *121