CCC Volleyball Pre-Game Protocol
The competition court must be set up and available at least one hour before the scheduled match time.
Example for a 7 p.m. match
Time Allotted
:41
Actual Time
6-6:41 p.m.
Visible Clock
:60-:19
Protocol
Court available for shared warm-up
6:30 p.m.
:30
Captain’s meeting with officials/coin toss
:04
6:41-6:45
:19-:15
Visiting team court
:04
6:45-6:49
:15-:11
Home team court
:05
6:49-6:54
:11-:06
Visiting team court
:05
6:54-6:59
:06-:01
Home team court
6:57
:03
Line-ups due (may be changed up to :01)
6:59-7:00
:01-:00
Team huddle/announcements
7:00
:00
Match begins with national anthem and introductions
:01
Introduction Procedures
► When clock hits 0:00, players line up on respective volleyball endlines
► Welcome statement and national anthem
Sample statement:
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the campus of (home) university/college for tonight’s Cascade Collegiate
Conference match between the (mascot) of (visiting team) and your (home) university/college (mascot).
University/College is proud to be a Champions of Character institution and along with the NAIA embraces the five
core character values of the Champions of Character Initiative, which are respect, responsibility, integrity, servant
leadership and sportsmanship. We hope that you embrace these values as you create a positive environment for
everyone to enjoy. At this time, we ask that you all please rise for the playing of our national anthem.”
► Introduction of visiting team starters
► Introduction of home team starters
► Official blows whistle to have teams shake hands at center court (coaches also shake hands at this time)
► Introduction of officials
(Champions of Character option 2: The Champions of Character announcement may be made at this time if not made
just prior to the playing of the national anthem)
► Prepare for first serve