Frequently Asked Questions

This section provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding officiating.

1.What are the annual deadlines for which National Referees, National Scorekeepers and Junior National Referees must comply?

a. National Officials' Commission Dues

b. Domestic Competition Regulation's exam (National/Junior National Referees only)

c. National Referee Candidate Application

d. National Scorekeeper Candidate Application

e. Junior National Referee Candidate Application

f. Scorekeeper Monitor Application

g. National Championship Event Registration

h. Officials' Complimentary Room Program Application

2. What are the annual National Officials' Commission dues?

3. How do I apply to officiate at a USA Volleyball National Championship Tournament(i.e.; Adult Opens, Girls Junior Olympics, Boys Junior Olympics)?

4. How do I view and/or change my personal information in the USA Volleyball Webpoint membership database?

5. How do I apply to be considered a candidate for

a. Junior National Referee?

b. National Referee?

c. National Scorekeeper?

6. What is the Officials' Commission Policy for accepting officials and assignment of officials at the Adult Open Championships, Girls Junior Olympic Championships and Boys Junior Olympic Championships?

7. I do not understand my referee strength rating.  Can you help?

8. How do I know if I qualify for retirement and what should I do if I decide to retire?

9. What information do I need to know about attending a National Referee Clinic?

a. Do all referees (Provisional, Regional, Junior National and National) have to attend a National Referee Clinic?

b. Will there be a National Referee Clinic conducted prior to a USA Volleyball National Championship?

c. What is the cost to attend a National Referee Clinic?

d. What happens if National or Junior National Referees are unavailable to attend a National Referee Clinic in their region?

e. Does the National Referee Clinic replace the region's clinic?

f. Where will the National Referee Clinics be scheduled?

g. Whom may I contact if I have questions or want to register for a National Referee Clinic?