2024 South Dakota Changes, Clarifications & Reminders
- For contests against out-of-state opponents, seed points will be determined by including all contests (regular or postseason) played by the out-of-state opponent through the South Dakota cutoff date.
- No regular season contests may be played after the cutoff date for each class set by the SDHSAA.
- Allow for Class AA volleyball teams to play up to three matches vs. Class A or Class B opponents, or in an “out-of-state” tournament, without a deduction of seed points. These would be the first three contests vs. Class A and B opponents as they happen on the team schedule. Any other contests after the three allowed, would result in a deduction of seed points as defined in seed point system.
- Eliminate the handshake after the introduction of players. R1 will sound the whistle and motion teams to go to their respective benches. The timer will start the one-minute clock upon the R1’s whistle. The warning whistle will sound when 15 seconds remain on the clock and teams are expected to be on the court in positions for the R2 to complete the lineup check prior to the final horn.
- Warm-Up (15 minutes): three minutes shared ball handling on each team’s respective side of the net, six minutes visiting team on entire playing floor, six minutes home team on entire playing floor. When one team has the entire playing floor, the opposing team may utilize the surrounding area. Only roster personnel are allowed on the floor. Warm-up time will not start until the pre-match conference is concluded.
- Fans and spectator may stand, but not on the playing surface.
- South Dakota will continue with teams remaining on the same benches throughout the match unless there is a distinct disadvantage on one side or the other.
- Line judges will switch sides after each set throughout the match.
- A complete and accurate roster shall be updated online one week prior to any postseason play beginning. No changes may be made after that time without SDHSAA approval. A $50.00 fine will be assessed for each addition to the roster.
- Require that all coaches, head or assistant, paid or volunteer, for SDHSAA fall sports complete the NFHSLearn.com “Heat Illness Prevention Course” PRIOR to assuming their coaching duties each school year.
South Dakota Modifications to NFHS Rules
- Pre-wrap is not allowed as a headband and/or hair control device.
- Headbands, if worn, must be black, white, or the predominate color similar to that of the torso of the uniform (excluding the libero) and must be the same for all participants. Any headband worn cannot be tied.
- South Dakota will not follow NFHS intermission rules unless a promotional or recognition event and if so, five minutes shall be put on the clock between sets #2 and #3 during the varsity contest of said event.
