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Junior National Official
The pathway from Regional to Junior National certification, and the two routes you can take.
Before You Begin

If you have been a Regional official with SCSN for at least one year and wish to advance, here is the process. Becoming a Junior National official can take several years — skill level, commitment to the region and USAV, and years in the program are all considered.

Before you begin

  • USAV requires a minimum of two national qualifiers plus one national championship; or one qualifier plus two championships; or three championships — plus attending USAV-sponsored training camps.
  • Review the Junior National Referee Application section for full details.

Pathway to JN CertificationPDFJN Candidate InstructionsPDF

Path 1 · SCSN Junior National Program

Path 1 keeps you inside the SCSN program with mentoring and feedback along the way.

1Application to SCSNDownload and complete the SCSN Officiating Activities Resume using SCSN matches only (no out-of-region, high school, JVA, AAU, or college). Deadline: end of day the first Sunday in January. Send to John Pedersen, Patrick Bradley, and Todd Livdahl with the subject SCSN Junior National Application.
2Advanced CampEight officials are selected by the SCSN Ratings Committee to attend the SCSN Advanced Camp. You must attend to be considered as an applicant this year.
3Confirmation as a USAV applicantAfter camp the Ratings Committee tells you either that you’re a top candidate and should submit your USAV application — wait to book flights until USAV accepts you — or that you need another year of development and should apply again next year.
4Apply to USAVIf confirmed, begin the USAV application per the candidate instructions. Deadline: April 1. Accepted candidates attend the Girls Junior National Championship in late June or July. Tell us right away if you cannot attend.
5Confirmation as a USAV JN candidateOnce USAV confirms you, book travel and continue the process outlined by USAV.
Path 2 · Apply Directly to USAV

Path 2 applies straight to USAV without regional mentorship.

1Apply to USAVTo bypass the regional program, begin the USAV application per the candidate instructions. Deadline: April 1. Accepted candidates attend the Girls Junior National Championship in late June or July.
2Confirmation as a USAV JN candidateOnce USAV confirms you, book travel and continue the USAV process.
Questions about the process? Contact Patrick Bradley or John Pedersen. Thank you for your dedication to SCSN and to becoming the best official you can be.
Questions about officiating?Todd Livdahl, Director of Officials · 714·983·1445Email ToddOfficials Home