Lines/Scorekeeping
SVA requires that all teams provide a lines person and scorekeeper (for triple ball a parent is also required to tossing) for each game during a tournament. The team manager will work with the parents to figure out who is doing what at each game. It is a QCVC requirement that all parents volunteer during the tournament to do either lines or scorekeeping. One parent for each athlete must do at least one shift per tournament. If it is a bigger tournament you might need to do two shifts. Under no circumstances do we want athletes filling these roles. If you do not know how to do lines or scorekeeping there are YouTube videos and a powerpoint for scorekeeping at the bottom of this page. QCVC also offers a scorekeeping clinic at the beginning of each season to go over both of these jobs.
For teams that go to Nationals, you will only need to fill the scorekeeping position only as athletes do lines per the Nationals rules.
If a parent does not do their shifts and refuse to volunteer they will be charged additional team fees.
Communication with Coaches
Our parents are welcome to communicate with coaches when the athlete is unable to provide them with sufficient details surrounding their question/concern.
We like our parents to:
- Encourage the athlete to work out volleyball-related issues directly with their coach before enlisting parental assistance. The ability to resolve issues on one’s own is a beneficial life skill.
- Attend competitions so they can develop an appreciation for the sport, understand the skills that it requires and gauge their daughter’s progress.
Parents Role as Spectator
QCVC parents are spectators who show their support by:
- Learning about the rules and strategies of volleyball, so that they are informed spectators
- Encouraging their daughter to focus on team play and coaching advice, rather than on parental feedback
- Keeping all of their spectator comments positive so as to not distract or offend those on the court or those in the stands – this includes refraining from yelling at the referees, lines judges, coaches, and athletes regardless of their perceived error in judgement
Dispute Resolution Process
Step One:
Athlete speaks to the coach
If this does not resolve the issue,
Step Two:
- Parent may ask to speak to the coach but must respect the following guidelines:
- Not at a competition
24 hour rule
– must wait 24 hours from the start of the issue to ask to speak with the coach - Must be face to face
– email/text only used to request a meeting - It is preferred that the coaches are given an opportunity to reflect on the issue before they are asked to respond.
If this does not resolve the issue,
Step Three:
If the issue is not resolved in Step Two then the parent has the option of providing, in writing, documentation of the issue which will be sent to the president. The president, in consultation with all board members, will determine what action, if any, will be taken from there.