GRACEAC Volleyball Information

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Divisions

• 5th Grade

• 6th Grade

• 7th Grade

• 8th Grade

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Season Format

• 8-match regular season (barring blackout dates or cancellations)

• Conference standings: based on percentage of matches won

Additional Competition

• Seeded Post-Season Tournament for each grade/division

• Seeding Criteria

1. Regular season match win percentage

2. Head-to-head results

3. Head-to-head tied teams only

4. Point differential tied teams only

5. Point differential group
6. Fewest points allowed

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Rules & Resources

• We follow NFHS Junior High Volleyball Rules, with GRACEAC exceptions noted

• Rules at a Glance
• GRACEAC-Volleyball-Rules-25
• Volleyball Lineup & Roster Form
• VB rally score sheet

• GRACEAC Handbook

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Communication

• A dedicated TeamSnap “TEAM” will be created for all volleyball coaches

• This will serve as the hub for:

  • Questions

  • Updates

  • Reminders

• Athletic Directors (ADs) will be included and must add their school’s coaches to the roster

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Season Calendar

• Pre-season practices: Begin the Monday after the first Tuesday in August

• Regular season games: Start after Labor Day and run through mid-October