Officials

   
   
 
 

Junior Official LevelS of Certification

There is a new official's structure which will bring NCR in line with the upcoming changes in USAV referee ratings.

There are two types of Team Officials, Basic (Adults) & Junior Olympic (J.O. Players). Both types of Team Officials must attend clinics regarding:

  • Scorekeeping
  • Basic Rule Knowledge
  • Match Administration

Professional Officials are USAV paid officials. All officials must be in good standing with NCR. The requirements of achieving certification are as follows:

  • Provisional Officials
    • Player referee or other officiating experience  (High School or Park & Rec) within the last year
    • Player or coach within the past five years
    • Attend annual Advanced clinic
    • Take Exam A online.  Results will be returned via email and any errors must be corrected with the rule reference and returned to the NCR Officials Chair
    • Practical rating as R1 and R2 from member of the NCR rating team
    • Provisional ratings expire annually on October 31st
  • Regional Officials
    • Provisional referee for one year
    • Attend annual Advanced clinic
    • Take Exam A online.  Results will be returned via email and any errors must be corrected with the rule reference and returned to the NCR Officials Chair
    • Practical rating as R1 and R2 from member of the NCR rating team
    • Complete Regional scorekeeper certification including taking the scorekeeper exam online and corrected to 100% and complete a practical rating by the NCR rating team
    • Practical ratings are good for two years.  They will expire on Oct 31st, two years from when the ratings are given
  • Junior National Officials
    • Regional referee for two years
    • Take Exam A online.  Results will be returned via email and any errors must be corrected with the rule reference and returned to the NCR Officials Chair
    • Recommended by NCR rating team
    • Pass rating by the National rating team at an approved site
    • Attend a USAV/PAVO camp (Recommended)
    • Complete application and fulfill requirements ~ here
  • National Officials
    • Junior National Official for one season
    • Complete application and fulfill requirements ~ here
  • FIVB International Arbiter
    • Complete requirements to be a USAV Provisional International Candidate
    • Obtain approval from the USA-International Referee Commission to attend an approved FIVB International Referee Candidate Course and successfully complete the Course, including theoretical testing, practical rating, and scorekeeping requirements
    • Not have attained the age of 41 when attending the approved FIVB clinic
  • Regional Scorekeeper
    • Take the scorekeeper exam online.  Results will be returned via email and any errors must be corrected with the rule reference and returned to the NCR Scorekeeping Chair
    • Complete the scorekeeping sample set located in the USAV Rule Book and return to the NCR Scorekeeping Chair
    • Complete a practical rating by the NCR rating team
    • Practical ratings and sample sets are good for two years.  They will expire on Oct 31st, two years from when the ratings are given
  • National Scorekeeper
    • Regional scorekeeper for one year
    • Recommended by NCR rating team
    • Complete application and fulfill requirements ~ here
  • International Scorekeeper
    • Complete requirements, attend an international clinic, and complete application ~ here

The Regional Rating Team is comprised of Regional Ranked Officials or higher with in NCR and must be trained by the National Rating Team

Please contact Travis is you would like to be on the Regional Rating Team Email