Season timelineAfter September 1 — the 2026–2027 officials membership opens in SportsEngine and the purchase link appears here. Autumn — clinic dates and module codes are published on this page. October–November — the season begins and assignments go out in OMS.
Get Eligible to OfficiateComplete every step below before you can be assigned to SCSN matches.
1Sign in and get your membershipSign in to your SportsEngine account, then purchase the 2026–2027 SCSN Officials Membership.Sign in to SportsEngineThe 2026–2027 membership is created after September 1 — the purchase link will be added here once it is live.
2Complete all requirements in SportsEngine
✓USA Volleyball Use Agreement & Release of Liability✓USA Volleyball Code of Conduct✓SCSN Refund Policy✓SCSN Independent Contractor Agreement✓USA Volleyball Acknowledgement of SafeSport & MAAPP✓Background screening ($14 fee, every year)✓SafeSport certification — including the mandatory refresher modules
SportsEngine will email you which eligibility requirements remain before you can participate.
3Attend a clinicAttend one Officials’ Clinic. The regional clinic is mandatory for anyone officiating SCSN tournaments, and in-person attendance is required for re-certification.
No assignments are made to anyone who has not completed all SportsEngine registration and SCSN payments, finished the SafeSport refresher module, and attended the Officials’ Clinic.
Officials’ Clinic2026–2027 clinics · coming soonClinic dates are set closer to the season and will be posted here, typically in the autumn ahead of the October–November start. You only need to attend one. What to do now: finish steps 1 and 2 above so you can register the moment dates open — clinics fill, and no assignments are made until you have attended one.
How to registerRegister through the USAV Volleyball Academy, accessed from your SportsEngine profile. Open the Content Library and find your clinic course.
Required USAV Modules2026–2027 modules · coming soonEvery official completes one USAV training module in the Volleyball Academy, matched to experience level. Course codes and the completion deadline for 2026–2027 will be posted here alongside the clinic dates. What to do now: make sure you can reach the Volleyball Academy from your SportsEngine profile — that is where the module will appear.
New / provisional1–3 years officiating
Regional4 years and above
Provisional — Las VegasLas Vegas residents
New OfficialsIf this is your first season with SCSN, complete the three eligibility steps above, then these two.
Before your clinicNew officials complete the New Provisional Officials Training module (1–3 years) in the USAV Volleyball Academy before registering for a clinic. The 2026–2027 course code will be posted above.
On-court evaluation
- All new officials must complete an on-court evaluation before being assigned to a club volleyball match.
- Evaluation dates and the signup form are published once established — we try to make it part of the New Officials Clinic.
- The signup form is emailed to you by Patrick Bradley.
2026–2027 sign-up · coming soonThe evaluation sign-up form for the new season will be posted here and emailed to you once dates are set.
Junior Officials (16–17)Officials aged 16 and 17 register through the Junior Officials Program, then complete the same requirements and clinic as everyone else.
Eligibility
- Must be at least 16 years old — minimum, no exceptions.
- Coaches may officiate.
- SafeSport and a background check are required if you are 18, or turning 18 during the club season.
2026–2027 registration · opens after September 1The junior officials registration is created in SportsEngine after September 1, 2026 — the link will be added here once it is live.
Advancing to RegionalProvisional officials may request Regional status at any time during the current season.
1AttendanceYou must have officiated 20 regional event days each year for a minimum of two years. Events like the Vegas Classic or Red Rock Rave do not count.
2ApplicationEmail John Pedersen, Patrick Bradley, and Todd Livdahl to be considered. The subject line must read Regional Rating Request.
3EvaluationIf accepted, the region assigns a lead official to evaluate you at a normal SCSN regional event. If you’re operating at the right level, your certification is upgraded to Regional.
Ready for the next rung? The Junior National pathway covers advancing beyond Regional.
Can’t Find Your Requirements?1Log in to SportsEngine.2Click Household.3Click View Profile on the member’s name.4Click View Details on the membership to the right of the profile.5Click the membership again — a dropdown with all requirements appears.
Full guide on the SportsEngine help site.
Questions about officiating?Todd Livdahl, Director of Officials · 714·983·1445Email ToddOfficials Home