2025 HSD Volleyball Rules | Grade 8 Category | |||||||||
Season Begins in the first week of October and is completed at the last week | Season Begins in the first week of October and is completed at the end of | |||||||||
of November. | November. | |||||||||
Game Day Warm-ups begin at 5:15, games begin at 5:30. Plan to be in the | The official Game Ball is the Mikasa VQ2000 | |||||||||
gym at 5:15. | Warm-ups begin at 5:15, games begin at 5:30. Plan to be in the gym at | |||||||||
Triple Ball | 5:15. | |||||||||
1. Score will be kept, games up to 25 points, win by 2 with no cap. Do | 1. Score will be kept, games up to 25 points with no cap. White Division | |||||||||
not send scores for grade 7 games | plays 2 sets. Blue Division plays 2 sets to 25 points with no cap. | |||||||||
2. One – 30 second timeout is allowed per set | 2. Athletes have 8 seconds to serve | |||||||||
3. Equal playing time. We will use the following format for | 2. Two 30-second timeouts allowed per set | |||||||||
substitutions: If you have more than 6 players on the team, once a player | 3. Playing time during the season for the White Division: Players who | |||||||||
has completed a full rotation on the court, they MUST substitute off the | did not start in the first set of a match MUST play in the second set of the | |||||||||
court and a bench player must take their place. | match. Subs can only be made in set 1 or set 2 in the case of an injury. | |||||||||
4. Each coach is encouraged to train 1-2 parents from your team as | Playing time during the season for the Blue Division. Due to the number | |||||||||
‘ball tossers’. The ‘ball tosser’ must step onto the court and toss the ball | of Blue teams with more than 12 players on a team. Set 1, 6 players, Set | |||||||||
underhand with 2 hands so the ball crosses above the height of the | 2, 6 new players. A third set is played with the remaining players on the | |||||||||
antenna and must be bumped by the player in position 6 (middle back). | team plus substitutes. Remaining players are not subbed off during the | |||||||||
The coach is encouraged to stay on their team’s side of the net to coach | third set. | |||||||||
their players. | 4. Host school - please send scores to the convener for all grade 8 | |||||||||
5. Touch on the net rule interpretation: we will continue to allow | games as soon as possible. | |||||||||
incidental contact on the net that does not affect the result of a rally | 5. 5 serve rule is in effect. | |||||||||
(anywhere except the tape). Rationale: to increase the number of rallies | 6. Touch on the net rule interpretation: we will continue to allow | |||||||||
in a match. | incidental contact on the net that does not affect the result of a rally | |||||||||
6. The official Game Ball is the Mikasa VQ2000 | (anywhere except the tape). Rationale: to increase the number of rallies | |||||||||
7. Net Heights: Boys: 2.20m, Girls: 2.15m | in a match. | |||||||||
8. Playoffs – There will be no formal playoffs, but if any school wishes to | 7. Net Heights: Boys: 2.20m, Girls: 2.15m | |||||||||
host a ‘final tournament’ the following week, they are free to do so | 8. Playing time during the playoffs for the White Division: Players who | |||||||||
A reminder for good sportsmanship in all games. | did not start in the first game of a match MUST play in the second game | |||||||||
All Grade 7 players, coaches and referees should be able to enter the first | of the match. Subs can only be made in set 1 or set 2 in the case of an | |||||||||
week of games understanding how to play and officiate triple ball. | injury. If a 3 rd game is needed, teams can field any lineup they choose | |||||||||
Based upon HSD’s Middle Years Sports philosophy, there are no playoffs, | throughout the third set. Third set, the score goes to 15 with no cap. | |||||||||
ribbons or team championships banners at this grade level category. | Playing time during the playoffs for the Blue Division: Set 1, 6 players, | |||||||||
Set 2, Remaining players of the team will all receive fair time on the | ||||||||||
Coaches – The web-site below from Volleyball Manitoba gives some good | court. Suggest to coaches to sub extra players at the 12 point mark in | |||||||||
information on Triple Ball. | the set. Set 3 coaches can field any lineup they choose throughout the | |||||||||
third set. | ||||||||||
content/uploads/2018/01/Tripleball_Rules_VCDM_Aug_2014.pdf | ||||||||||
Here is a helpful video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrTClx9MyzY | HSD – MY Sports Program HandbookPage 11 | |||||||||
Winners of the White Division Finals have the option of competing against | ||||||||||
the Blue Division Champions to earn a spot in the Volleyball Manitoba | ||||||||||
Provincial Championships. | ||||||||||
Volleyball Canada Rulebook | ||||||||||
HSD Basketball Rules for 2025 season
*Refs – announce these rules to both coaches and team captains before each game.
Game Times:
Substitution:
Time outs:
3 Point Shots:
Bonus:
Free Throw Violations:
Blocked Shot:
5 Second Count:
Half Court Count:
Back Over Center:
Basket Interference:
Technical Fouls:
Unsportsmanlike Foul
General Rules for both 7s & 8s
Rules Specific to Grade 7
Rules Specific to Grade 8
Grade 8 Playoffs:
No Zone Defence
Help Defence & Double Teaming
Please email grade 8 results to the League Commissioner the next day.
Paul Reimer paureimer@hsd.ca
Clearspring Middle School
David Kukkonen dkukkonen@hsd.ca
Niverville Middle School
1.1. Equipment & Facilities
1. Official Ball: Wilson Jet Evolution Leather. Size 6.
2. Court: Grade 7 & 8 Boys & Girls – Full Court.
1.2. Uniforms
1. A school team shirt must be worn. Preferably a 4” number on the front and a 6” number on the back.
2. Shorts or Athletic pants must be worn. No Jeans.
3. Clean athletic shoes must be worn. No Boots.
4. Jewellery must not be worn.
5. Religious or cultural exceptions apply.
6. Rules will be enforced by either the Officials or Gym Supervisor.
1.3. Rules of Play
1. Start Time: All games shall begin at 5:30 pm.
2. Grade 7 & 8:
a. FIBA rules.
b. Recent rule adjustments in effect. (see HSD rule document)
1.4. Officials and Scorekeepers
1. Home school is responsible for supplying competent Officials and Scorekeepers.
2. Minimum 1 Official is needed. 2 is strongly recommended
-one official at least should be a competent adult
3. Official FIBA score sheets must be used.
1.5. Playoff Structure
1. Grade 8:
a. All teams are eligible for the playoffs.
b. Hosting playoffs based on regular season rankings - Finals to be hosted at convenor school (CMS or NMS)
c. Champion banners to be presented in both divisions
2. There are no playoffs for grade 7s.
1.6. Team Structure
Where a school has more than one team in any category (for example, two grade 7 boys teams), those teams should be split as evenly as possible. In other words, teams should not be stacked in an attempt to have one team with a better chance at winning.