USAV Referee Training, Education Site Redesigned with Free Access

Bill Kauffman
Manager, Media Relations and Publications
Phone: 719-228-6800
E-Mail: bill.kauffman@usav.org

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 1, 2010) – The USA Volleyball Referee Training and Education Web site (www.VolleyballRefTraining.com) has undergone an extensive redesign with vast new capabilities and re-launched March 1 as a free, public resource suited for officials, scorekeepers, coaches, parents, players and fans.

The Web site offers training and education materials to assist both new and veteran volleyball referees as they become more experienced in the art of officiating. VolleyballRefTraining.com is the place for the most current and reliable information related to USA Volleyball officiating, featuring recent rule and technique changes plus the latest rule interpretations.

As part of the redesign, produced by the USA Volleyball Officials’ Commission and designed by Kurt Moore of FishMoore Design (www.FishmooreDesign.com), this officials’ resource is now open to the general public. The Web site provides multimedia training videos and presentation materials, sanctioned by USA Volleyball, to assist all volleyball officials with everything they need to know when officiating at USA Volleyball events. The growing library of presentations and materials, developed by USA Volleyball’s leading officials, features real-life situations plus the latest USA Volleyball-authorized comments and commentaries on the best practices in officiating, teamwork and mechanics.

“With this re-launch, VolleyballRefTraining.com becomes the preeminent resource for USA Volleyball referees,” said Kathy Ferraraccio, chair of USA Volleyball’s National Indoor Referee Sub Commission. “By making it free and open to the public, USA Volleyball will broaden knowledge of our great sport and give the thousands of referees across the country access to the best possible information.”

In addition, the official’s resource page includes a list of officiating opportunities such as USA Volleyball Junior National Championships, qualifiers and regional championships, and an avenue to purchase DVDs of training modules. The blog associated with the site provides an interactive forum about rules and techniques, discussion about video clips, and informal, you-make-the-call polls.

VolleyballRefTraining.com is geared toward USA Volleyball officials, but it is also a friendly resource for parents and fans to become better educated on the rules of the game. At the same time, the USA Volleyball Officials’ Commission is actively seeking new officials and this resource site makes a good starting point to learn the sport and its rules. For more details on how to become an official, go to http://www.volleyballreftraining.com/certification_requirements.php.

Ferraraccio would like to recognize the many individuals who have dedicated countless volunteer hours to VolleyballRefTraining.com’s development, including Steve Webster, Tom Sweeney, Tom Blue, Glenn Reid, Brian Hemelgarn, Gloria Cox and Michael McPoyle.

Tags: Education, Education Resources, officials, referees, USA Adult Open Volleyball Championships, USA Volleyball Boys' Junior National Championships, USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championships