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f. The libero uniform top must be in clear contrast from teammates. Attention must be givento avoid having the Libero player and teammates wearing uniforms with similar darkcolors (i.e., saturation/intensity of a color).g. The use of flags by the line judges during regular season or post season play is prohibitedby MHSA guidelines.VIII.Review the following information related to the new rule changes listed in the 2013 NFHSVolleyball Preseason Guide which was included in your volleyball packet: (Please review theplays and rulings for each rule change area if they are provided)Signal Sequence Flip-Flopped– page 1New Protocol for R2 In Deciding Set, End Of Match – page 2--Montana Exception to rule change: To help avoid confirmations with coaches/players/fans after a match, the followingprocedure will be used by the referees leaving the court: after the last point of the decidingset, the R2 will visually confirm the final score (shown on the scoresheet/scoreboard) with anod to the scorer, then the R2 walks to the R1, and the referees (and line judges) will leavethe floor together. The jurisdiction of the referees is terminated and the final match scorehas been approved when the R1 and R2 leave the visual confines of the playing area andno change of the score shall be allowed thereafter. This procedural change will no longerrequire the R1 and R2 to verify the deciding match score by initialing the scoresheet. It isrecommended that the R1 and R2 sign the scoresheet before the start of the match.Sequence for End-Of-Set, Match Altered – page 2Technology: Friend or Foe – page 4Tucked Towel is OK – page 7Referee Can Call Special Time-Out – page 14Further information about rule changes can be found on page 49-50 of the NFHS Volleyball RulesBook.IX.Match Format – please review the following match formats adopted for the 2013-14 volleyballseason:Varsity (regular season) Best 3 out of 5 sets to 25 points with no cap (you must win by two points) 5 th and deciding set to 15 points with no cap (you must win by two points) Two time-outs per set Let serve will be utilized Libero player can be utilized and may serve in one position in the serving orderSub-varsity (regular season) Best 3 out of 5 sets – sets 1 and 2 to 25 points cap at 30 points – sets 3, 4 and 5 to 15 pointscap at 20 points Two time-outs for sets 1 and 2 – One time-out for sets 3, 4 and 5. Let serve will be utilized Libero player can be utilized and may serve in one position in the serving orderX. On Monday, April 22 nd , Governor Bullock signed the Dylan Steigers Protection of Youth AthletesAct into law. The requirements of the law mirror many aspects of the NFHS/MHSA Return to Playrules that have been in place for the past few years but there are a few additional requirements ofthe law. Below is an overview of the law and how it will pertain to MHSA/MOA Officals: