BOYS VOLLEYBALL

1.   USVBA rules apply.

2.   All uniforms must be of the same color, style, cut, and trim with the exception of the libero player.  No t-shirts, boxer shorts, tights, leotards, body suits, bicycle pants, etc., may be worn.

3.   Matches shall consist of the best three out of five games. (Varsity only)

4.   Warm-up periods shall consist of five minutes for each team.

5.   Rally point scoring shall be used in the deciding game (game #5) with no cap.

6.   Coaches are required to attend the mandatory rules interpretation meeting prior to the start of league play.

Division Championships
Seven division champions will be crowned, one of which must be a small school (Class A, B, C, or D school).  If a small school does not finish in the top seven in the power rankings, then the top six will be crowned, along with the highest ranked small school in the division.  The crowning of the small school has no bearing on tournament qualification, and the small school may not necessarily qualify for playoffs. (Updated 11/07)

Tournament Qualification
The top 12 schools which finish highest in the final power rankings will qualify for post season play in the Section XI tournament.  There is no NYSPHSAA championship. (Updated 11/07)

Seeding
Seeding is determined by the final ranking, using the power point system.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

1. Play will be governed by NCAA rules.

2. The warm-up procedure and protest procedure will be as stated in the NCAA rule book.

3. A match shall consist of three out of five games for varsity level and three games for JV level.

                                                    Section XI Tournament

Qualifying:
All teams with a .500 or better league record qualify.

There shall be a single elimination tournament, the best three out of five games constituting a win.

A five class tournament ending with the state qualifier in each classification will be held.  (Approved 5/18/04)