This is a friendly reminder for club directors and coaches to share with high school athletes.

The AIA or Arizona Interscholastic Association - which oversee high school sports in the State of Arizona - outline very specific rules about nonschool participation in volleyball.

Again, while the Arizona Region of USA Volleyball is not affiliated with AIA, we do feel it’s important all athletes are aware of the rules.

The Arizona Region coordinates a "Quiet Period" and tryouts post high school season to assist clubs in not violating AIA guidelines.

AIA - General Provisions 2024-2025

AIA Bylaws; Article 14. General Provisions - Nonschool Participation
READ: https://aiaonline.org/files/64/article-14-general-provisions.pdf

14.4.1

A student who is a member or becomes a member of a school team shall not practice, have practiced or compete with any other group, club, organization, association, etc., in that sport during the interscholastic season of competition.

This rule applies to the following team sports: football, flag football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, track relay and swimming relay teams. For purposes of this rule, the interscholastic season of competition shall begin on the competition date as set in the policies and procedures of each sport and conclude with that particular team's final game.

Any student violating the above rule shall forfeit his/her eligibility for a minimum of the balance of the season for that sport or up to a maximum of one calendar year.