PALMETTO VOLLEYBALL
ASSOCIATION
PROFESSIONAL OFFICIALS PROGRAM
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
One of the new charges of the Palmetto Region is
educating, training, and evaluating officials for the sport of
volleyball. Beginning this season, the Palmetto Region will
provide Professional Officials at each Sanctioned event for
Junior’s official training, supervision, ratings and refereeing
duties of the highest playoff matches. The Palmetto Region
will now be using USA Volleyball Official Training &
Education as our official clinic/exam system. The clinics
introduce the rules of the game to our members and
provides them with the guidance and support to make their
tournament experiences structured, fair, and hopefully,
more enjoyable.
If you have any questions about the Palmetto Region Junior
Officials Program, please contact our Officials Chairperson,
Amber Cornett at palmettovbofficialchair@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL
ADVANCEMENT
For those wishing to pursue certification, advancement and assignment to Palmetto Region events,
the following activities are encouraged.
 Be a student of the game: know the rules and keep up to date with current interpretations.
 Be professional: look your best and behave according to the standards outlined in USAV training
materials.
 Look for opportunities to practice your officiating. Officials improve through working matches.
Since assigned matches are limited, look for volunteer opportunities with local club scrimmages
and as a R2 or Scorer at local sanctioned events. These activities will increase your experience
and exposure with peers and tournament/event management.
 Seek feedback and be open to receiving it. Work with other more experienced officials and ask
for tips for improving your game. Be receptive when the feedback is given, even if you don’t
agree. Take in the comments and reflect on them. Being able to use that information to
improve is an important part of being a certified referee.
 Apply for additional formal evaluations at region events when the opportunity is available.
Again, it is important to be receptive to all feedback from ratings and evaluations.
 Attend any and all training opportunities that are offered in the region and make use of the
excellent online training from USA Volleyball.
PROFESSIONAL OFFICIAL
REQUIREMENTS
 Register as a member of the Palmetto Region each year, through the region website,
www.palmettovb.com. All certified officials must be a member in good standing of the Palmetto
Region, USA Volleyball.
 The Palmetto Region will reimburse the cost of your membership and background screen at
the end of each season if you work at least 4 Palmetto Region Sanctioned events. You MUST
work a minimum of 2 tournaments to be considered in good standing with the Palmetto
Region.
 Pass the USAV mandatory background screen (good for 2 seasons); this screening must be
current for all officials before they take the court at a Juniors event. Background screens done
through other government or private organizations are NOT accepted.
 Send a brief resume of your volleyball officiating experience and a list of three volleyball
references to palmettovbofficialchair@gmail.com.
 Review training materials at http://www.volleyballreftraining.com/training_materials_indoor.php
 These materials introduce the rules, interpretations, mechanics, best practices and professionalism that are all part of being
successful as a USAV official.
 Complete mandatory attendance to the appropriate clinics (detailed specifically in the
presentation):
 PAVO clinics ARE acceptable as Clinic Requirements
PROFESSIONAL OFFICIAL
REQUIREMENTS
 Complete exam as instructed below, all corrections must be submitted to palmettovbofficialchair@gmail.com by February 1st.
 Apprentice: Pass Form C test (on line) corrected to 100%.
 Provisional: Pass Form A test (on line) corrected to 100%.
 Regional: Pass Form A test (on line) with 80% corrected to 100%.
 Jr. National & National: Pass Form A test (on line) with 90% corrected to 100% . This exam is timed.
 Candidates must also complete requirements to become a certified scorer. Take Scoring Exam B by Feb. 1 st and correct to 100%
(corrections submitted to palmettovbofficialchair@gmail.com).
 Practical on-court Rating: Pass 1 as R1 (first referee) and 1 as R2 (second referee) by member of the approved Rating Team. Oncourt practical evaluation will take place at a sanctioned tournament. In order to prepare, review all training materials. Also it is
recommended that you volunteer your time to practice at a club practice or as a R1/R2 at a local tournament.
 For training and evaluation matches, prospective officials are not required to have the official uniform, but are required to wear
clothing and have equipment similar to that of professional referees - navy blue slacks (no jeans), white polo shirt, white socks,
white gym shoes, whistle, red & yellow cards and a flipping coin.
 Prospective officials are not required to purchase new uniform clothing until they have successfully completed the process.
 Ratings are good for 2 seasons. An official must complete clinic & exam annually to renew certification.
PALMETTO VOLLEYBALL
ASSOCIATION
Preliminary Instructions for all Professional Official Certifications
STEP BY STEP
Preliminary Instructions
 Be in “Good Standing”
(be a member of the
Palmetto Region)and
Have your USAV
Membership Number
Handy.
 Go to PVA Website at:
http://www.palmettovb.c
om/ and click on the
“New Adult Coach/Ref
Tab.
STEP BY STEP
Preliminary Instructions
 New Members will be
directed to the New
Member Registration
Page.
 Renewing Members will
be directed to the
Webpoint Log In page
STEP BY STEP
Preliminary Instructions
 Use your Log In
credentials to Log In to
the “Members Area”
 Once you are in the
Member’s Area click on
“My Information”
STEP BY STEP
Preliminary Instructions
 After you select “My Information” you will easily
be able to locate your “Member ID” under the
“Main Info” Tab located at the top of the page.
STEP BY STEP
Preliminary Instructions
 Follow the link to the
appropriate certification
that will be provided on
our website:
www.volleyballreftraining.
com and select Indoor
Training Materials.
 Once on this page, select
the “VIEW FOR CREDIT
Get Credit for viewing
materials from you USA
Volleyball region”.
STEP BY STEP
Preliminary Instructions
STEP BY STEP
Preliminary Instructions
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 Required fields are marked
with *. In order to get FULL
CREDIT for your clinics you
MUST fill out the USAV
membership number
although it is not a required
field, so please have your
USAV membership number
handy.
 After completing the fields
click on “Create New
Student” and it will take you
to the Course Catalog.
PALMETTO VOLLEYBALL
ASSOCIATION
Professional Apprentice Referee Clinic & Exam Instructions
STEP BY STEP
Apprentice Referee
 In the Course
Catalog
select
“usavNewrefindoor, New
Referee
Courses –
Indoor”
STEP BY STEP
Apprentice Referee
 The system will
ask you if you
are sure you
want to enroll,
Click Yes.
STEP BY STEP
Apprentice Referee
 At the top of the
page go to “My
Courses” and you
will find your course
available.
 Click on the Green
File icon to the left
of the course line
and you will see a
list of required
Prerequisites for
Certification. Gray
areas will become
Live once you
complete
prerequisites.
STEP BY STEP
Apprentice Referee
 Go through the
presentations
completing all
“Knowledge Checks”
along the way;
complete all
prerequisites at your
own pace. There is
approximately 4
hours of clinic time.
NOTE: To obtain FULL
credit for the clinic
be sure you have
entered your USAV
membership number.
STEP BY STEP
Apprentice Referee
 At the completion of
all prerequisites you
have completed
clinic requirements
and confirmation will
automatically be
sent to PVA Officials
Chair.
 You can review free
additional training
materials at
www.volleyballreftrai
ning.com
 You are now eligible
to take your exam
and can now close
this window.
STEP BY STEP
Apprentice Referee - Exam
 Return to
the the
Course
Catalog
select
“usavIndoor
RefExams”
STEP BY STEP
Apprentice Referee - Exam
 The system will
ask you if you
are sure you
want to enroll,
Click Yes.
STEP BY STEP
Apprentice Referee - Exam
 At the top of the
page go to “My
Courses” and you
will find Exams
available.
 Click on the
Green File icon to
the left of the
course line and
you will see a
Referee Form C
Acknowledgment
.
STEP BY STEP
Apprentice Referee - Exam
 In the
Acknowledgm
ent Screen,
select “Yes,
Allow me to
advance to
the Exam”.
 Now, click on
“usav0_264
Referee Form
C Exam”
STEP BY STEP
Apprentice Referee - Exam
 PLEASE NOTE:
You MUST be
connected to a
printer to
complete the
Exam process.
You will need a
printed version
of your answers
so you can
submit
corrections to
100%
STEP BY STEP
Apprentice Referee - Exam
 There is NO
minimum
Score, You
must correct
to 100%
 Submit
corrections to
palmettovboffi
cialchair.gmail
.com
STEP BY STEP
Apprentice Referee - Exam
At the completion of your 50 question exam
print your answers (unless you received
100%) and close the window.
You must correct to your exam100%
referencing the DCR applicable rule.
Submit corrections to
palmettovbofficialchair.gmail.com
You are now eligible to receive an OnCourt Evaluation.
Certified Apprentice Referee
Responsibilities and entitlements of an Apprentice referee:
 After certification, the Apprentice referee will be entitled to wear the official Provisional patch and approved
official’s uniform while officiating.
 After certification, the Apprentice referee shall have the opportunity to work assignments for sanctioned and
other approved volleyball competitions within the Palmetto Region from Regionally designated assignor(s).
 An apprentice referee may elect to become a candidate for Provisional Referee upon completion of one
season as a Apprentice referee. The apprentice rating may be retained indefinitely provided all re-certification
requirements are met.
 An apprentice referee is authorized to officiate any USA Volleyball-sanctioned competition, including Junior
Volleyball (passing a background screen is required) competition within the Region where certified, and in other
Regions with the approval of the appropriate Regional referee chair.
 Practical ratings as an apprentice referee are valid for a period of two years, however, annual online clinic
attendance and a passing score (with corrections to 100) on the referee and scorekeeper written tests is required
to maintain certification each year.
PALMETTO VOLLEYBALL
ASSOCIATION
Professional Re-Certification Referee (Provisional,
Regional) Clinic & Exam Instructions
STEP BY STEP
Professional Re-Certification
 This clinic is
intended for
Apprentice or
Regional Recertification
 This clinic does
NOT meet the
requirements
for Jr. National
or National
Officials
 In the Course
Catalog select
“usav0_200
2012-12
Referee
Recertification
STEP BY STEP
Professional Re-Certification
 The system will
ask you if you
are sure you
want to enroll,
Click Yes.
STEP BY STEP
Professional Re-Certification
 At the top of the
page go to “My
Courses” and you
will find your
course available.
 Click on the
Yellow Arrow Icon
to the left of the
course line and
the clinic will
launch.
STEP BY STEP
Professional Re-Certification
 Go through the
presentation
completing all
“Knowledge Checks”
along the way; the
presentation will take
approximately 1.5
hours. NOTE: To
obtain FULL credit for
the clinic be sure you
have entered your
USAV membership
number. You then
will be eligible to take
your Quiz and
receive credit.
STEP BY STEP
Professional Re-Certification
 At the completion of
the clinic you have
completed clinic
requirements and
confirmation will
automatically be sent
to PVA Officials Chair.
 You can review free
additional training
materials at
www.volleyballreftraini
ng.com
 You are now eligible
to take your exam
and can now close
this window.
STEP BY STEP
Re-Certification Exam
 Return to
the the
Course
Catalog
select
“usavIndoor
RefExams”
STEP BY STEP
Re-Certification Exam
 The system will
ask you if you
are sure you
want to enroll,
Click Yes.
STEP BY STEP
Re-Certification Exam
 At the top of the
page go to “My
Courses” and you
will find Exams
available.
 Click on the
Green File icon to
the left of the
course line and
you will see a
Referee Form ANon-National
Acknowledgment
.
STEP BY STEP
Re-Certification Exam
 In the
Acknowledgm
ent Screen,
select “Yes,
Allow me to
advance to
the Exam”.
 Now, click on
“usav0_265
Referee Form
A Exam – Nonnational
referee”
STEP BY STEP
Re-Certification Exam
 PLEASE NOTE:
You MUST be
connected to a
printer to
complete the
Exam process.
You will need a
printed version
of your answers
so you can
submit
corrections to
100%
STEP BY STEP
Re-Certification Exam
 Provisional =
There is NO
minimum Score,
You must
correct to 100%
 Regional =
Minimum Score
of 80%,
corrected to
100%
 Submit
corrections to
palmettovboffi
cialchair.gmail.
com
Exam and Ratings for
Professional Re-Certification
 Candidates must also complete requirements to become a
certified scorekeeper. Take Scorekeeping Exam B by Feb. 1st
and correct to 100% (corrections submitted to
palmettovbofficialchair@gmail.com).
 Practical on-court Rating: Pass 1 as R1 (first referee) and 1 as R2
(second referee) by member of the approved Rating Team.
On-court practical evaluation will take place at a sanctioned
tournament. In order to prepare, review all training materials.
Also it is recommended that you volunteer your time to
practice at a club practice or as a R1/R2 at a local
tournament.
Certified Provisional Referee
Responsibilities and entitlements of a Provisional referee:
 After certification, the Provisional referee will be entitled to wear the official Provisional patch and approved
officials uniform while officiating.
 After certification, the Provisional referee shall have the opportunity to work assignments for sanctioned and other
approved volleyball competitions within the Palmetto Region from Regionally designated assignor(s).
 A Provisional referee may elect to become a candidate for Regional Referee upon completion of one season as
a Provisional referee. The Provisional rating may be retained indefinitely provided all re-certification requirements
are met.
 A Provisional referee is authorized to officiate any USA Volleyball-sanctioned competition, including Junior
Volleyball (passing a background screen is required) competition within the Region where certified, and in other
Regions with the approval of the appropriate Regional referee chair.
 Practical ratings as a Provisional referee are valid for a period of two years, however, annual clinic attendance
and a passing score (with corrections to 100) on the referee and scorekeeper written tests is required to maintain
certification each year.
Certified Regional Referee
Responsibilities and entitlements of a Regional referee:
 After certification by the Regional Referee Chair, the Regional referee shall accept assignments for sanctioned
and other approved volleyball competitions within the Region from Regionally designated assignor(s).
 After certification by the Regional Referee Chair, the Regional referee will be entitled to wear the official Regional
patch while officiating at USA Volleyball-sanctioned events and will be authorized to purchase and wear the
official approved uniform for USA Volleyball referees.
 A Regional referee may elect to become a candidate for Junior National referee upon completion of two
seasons as a Regional referee. The Regional rating may be retained indefinitely provided all re-certification
requirements are met.
 A Regional referee is authorized to officiate any USA Volleyball-sanctioned competition, including Junior
Volleyball (passing a background screen is required) competition within the Region where certified, and in other
Regions with the approval of the appropriate regional referee chair.
 Practical ratings as a Regional referee are valid for a period of two years, however, an annual clinic attendance
and a passing score on the written tests (corrections submitted to palmettovbofficialchair@gmail.com) are
required to maintain certification each year.
PALMETTO VOLLEYBALL
ASSOCIATION
Professional Jr. National Referee – National Referee
Clinic & Exam Instructions
STEP BY STEP
Professional Jr. National –
National Referee
 Go to
www.volleybal
lreftraining.co
m
 On the home
page click on
“Certifications”
to find
information
regarding Jr.
National and
National
Certification.
STEP BY STEP
Professional Jr. National –
National Referee
 On the
Certifications
Page Click on
“Indoor Referee
and Scorer
Certifications”
 A drop down
menu of
Certification
Options will
appear. Select
the appropriate
Certification
type for
information.
STEP BY STEP
Professional Jr. National –
National Referee
 Carefully review all information on the USAV website regarding Jr.
National, National or International certification.
 You will need to inform the Palmetto Region Official Chair of your
intention to seek any Certification over Regional.
 You should have at least served two years as Regional Referee
before requesting candidacy.
 For any detailed information contact,
palmettovbofficialchair@gmail.com
STEP BY STEP
Jr. National/National Exam
 Return to
the the
Course
Catalog
select
“usavIndoor
RefExams”
STEP BY STEP
Jr. National/National Exam
 The system will
ask you if you
are sure you
want to enroll,
Click Yes.
STEP BY STEP
Jr. National/National Exam
 At the top of the
page go to “My
Courses” and you
will find Exams
available.
 Click on the
Green File icon to
the left of the
course line and
you will see a
Referee Form A
Acknowledgment
– National
Referees.
STEP BY STEP
Jr. National/National Exam
 In the
Acknowledgment
Screen, select
“Yes, Allow me to
advance to the
Exam” and you
will see the
screen on the left.
 Now, click on
“usav0_266
Referee Form A
Exam –National
referees”
STEP BY STEP
Jr. National/National Exam
 PLEASE NOTE:
You MUST be
connected to a
printer to
complete the
Exam process.
You will need a
printed version
of your answers
so you can
submit
corrections to
100%
STEP BY STEP
Jr. National/National Exam
WORKING IN THE PALMETTO REGION
 Once you are fully certified you will be eligible to be assigned in the Palmetto Region.
 Each referee is required to complete and submit the Palmetto Region Independent Contractor Agreement found
Under the Officials section and in Forms & Links on www.palmettovb.com.
 Assignments for all Palmetto Region events are made through Advanced Events Systems. Detailed instructions can be
found on the Officials section of www.palmettovb.com.
 After account creation you will be able to register for Palmetto Region Tournaments. Volleyball officials are
independent contractors and are not guaranteed assignments. Each sanctioned event will be assigned individually.
THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT ANY OFFICIAL WILL BE ASSIGNED MATCHES DURING THE SEASON. Officials with prior
experience and higher rankings will be given first priority for events.
 You can be assigned to Sanctioned events in one of two ways:

As an Official Supervisor – Be on site to train, supervise, assist in game management and referee the highest playoff matches.

As a member of the Officiating Crew – Will be onsite only to referee assigned matches.
 If assigned to a sanctioned event the following pay scale will be used:

Official Supervisor - $180 (National/Jr National); $165 (Regional); $150 (Apprentice/Provisional). A half-day rate for a minimum of five hours
worked has also been established. Additionally, travel of $5.00 per 50 miles driven (with a minimum of $5) to the site will be paid to drivers
(maximum of $25.00). Carpooling is encouraged for officials from the same area.

Officiating Crew - $30/match (National/Jr National); $25/match (Regional) $21/match (Apprentice/Provisional). Travel expenses and
hotel accommodation will be provided on multi-day events.
 All checks will be cut during the sanctioned event by the Tournament Director. Region staff will cut checks during the
events for those tournaments hosted by the region.