As you prepare for this season, in addition to reviewing the USAV Rule Book, it may be time to take the next step and use the USAV Academy.  This training is an additional benefit of being a USAV member (it is not available to the general public). The site has information, training modules, and a link  that provides updates to the rules of the game. Please use this training and improve your officiating skills as soon as you register as a USAV member this season.
 
The training may be accessed by logging in to your Sports Engine account, select Household from the left menu, click on your  account, click on View Details.  In the upper right corner will be a link to the USAV Academy; click on this box and you will be sent to the Academy site where you will be able to enroll and complete the material.

 

2023-25 USAV Rule Changes

USAV/NCAA/NFHS Rule Differences

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Advanced Referee Clinic Power Point

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Requirements to become a Certified Official in the Lone Star Region

Completed certifications are good for two seasons.
All items below must be fulfilled within the same season to complete a certification.

Scorer Referee
  1. Be a member of USA Volleyball, in the Lone Star Region
  2. Register for a clinic online or submit a scorer application
  3. Attend a LS Region Scorer clinic, take and correct the appropriate exam and pay applicable fees
  4. Submit completed score sheets from two sets and receiving a passing rating
    (the score sheets must be from an actual match and legible)
    All ratings must be submitted prior to 8/31.

Send completed score sheets to:
clcrane@swbell.net as photo/attachment
or, USPS to
C. L. 'Steve' Crane
Scorer Chair - Lone Star Region
18710 Appletree Hill Lane, Houston, TX  77084

The scorer rating sheet may be downloaded HERE.  This form is not needed if you send in a copy of your score sheet.
 

  1. Be a member of USA Volleyball, in the Lone Star Region
  2. Attend a LS Region Referee clinic, pass exam and pay applicable fees
  3. Submit two individual ratings, one must be as an R1 for junior, provisional, and regional certification.  If referee candidacy is for Adult R2 or Junior R2 certification, then two- second referee ratings are required: These must be accomplished by two different raters.
    Junior, Adult R2 and Provisional Certification–must be rated by a Regional or higher-certified referee on a Lone Star Region rating form at a scrimmage, match, tournament, or any event using USAV rules; 
    Regional Certification–must be rated by Junior National or higher-certified referee (on the USAV rating form) in a tournament or match setting. Regional certifications must be accomplished while refereeing a 14’s or older age group for this rating.
  4. REGIONAL REFEREE REQUIREMENT
    For anyone moving up to Regional Referee, you “must” also obtain a Provisional SCORER certification.
    1. If you are a prior Regional referee, you “must” obtain a Provisional SCORER certification at the latest during the season of your re-certification.
    2. Regional Referees will not have to continue a scorer’s certification after the first two seasons unless you desire. However, you will be required to send 2 completed score sheets (from a live match) to the referee chair during the season of your re-certification.

Send completed ratings to:
iokepa1@yahoo.com as photo/attachment
or, USPS to
Joe Campbell
Referee Chair - Lone Star Region
5110 Binion Forest Lane, Spring, TX. 77389

All ratings must be submitted prior to 8/31.

The LSR referee rating sheet may be downloaded HERE

Indoor Scorer Certification Descriptions

Indoor Referee Certification Descriptions

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The above information is provided at least twice in every clinic.
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Official 2024-2025
Scorer & Referee Clinic Schedule

Scorer Chair
C.L. "Steve" Crane

Referee Chair
Joe Campbell  


 

You MUST renew your USAV membership
before registering for any clinic!

Please check back often to confirm location and times.
New clinics are added throughout the season.
We have scheduled 233 clinics in 56 cities this season.
No excuses for missing a clinic!
All clinics are by reservation only through Sports Engine.  You must be a member of USAV to enroll. 
JUNIOR members, click HERE for enrollment instructions.
ADULT members, click HERE for enrollment instructions.
Clinic
#
Date Time Location Scorer
Contact
Referee
Contact

2

9/15/24 4-7:30p MAGNOLIA
Skyline Woodlands
33204 Magnolia Circle
Magnolia, TX. 77354

Hosted by Skyline Woodlands

Edward Lau  Joe Campbell

4

9/22/24 1-4:30p PORT LAVACA
First Baptist Church
902 Calhoun St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979

Hosted by Texas Vision
Gordon Morrison Ted Lopez

6

9/28/24 9a-12:30p KATY
Open Court Sports Complex
1808 Woodcreek Bend Ln.
Katy, TX. 77494

Hosted by

Jordan Bennett  Joe Campbell

8

9/28/24 9a-12:30p SPRING
The Competitive Edge
2733 Rayford Rd
Spring, TX 77386

Hosted by TAV
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED
 NO WALK-INS ALLOWED
Gordon Morrison Connie Brennan

10

9/29/24 5:30-9p HOUSTON
Houston Skyline
10510 Westview Dr.
Houston, TX. 77043

Hosted by Houston Skyline
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED
 NO WALK-INS ALLOWED

Joanie Havens  Joe Campbell

You MUST renew your USAV membership before registering for any clinic!

All clinics are by reservation only through Sports Engine.  You must be a member of USAV to enroll. 
JUNIOR members, click HERE for enrollment instructions.
ADULT members, click HERE for enrollment instructions.
Clinic
#
Date Time Location Scorer
Contact
Referee
Contact

12

10/5/24 Scorer
10a-1:30p

Referee
1:30-5p

BAY CITY
Bay City HS
4997th St,
Bay City, TX  77414

Hosted by Coastal Bend
Gordon Morrison Gordon Morrison

14

10/6/24 Scorer
2-5:30p

Referee
6-9:30p

LEAGUE CITY
201 Hobbs Rd.
League City 77573
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED
 NO WALK-INS ALLOWED


Hosted by Sporting Edge
Ricardo Elizondo Ricardo Elizondo

15

10/6/24 Scorer Only
1-4:30p
THREE RIVERS
Three Rivers
HS Gym
108 N. School Rd.
Three Rivers, TX 78071

Hosted by TIVC
Marc Begnoche N/A

17

10/6/24
NEW Start Times
Scorer
12-3:30p

Referee
4-7:30p

BUDA
Texas TopFlight Sports
1481 Robert S Light
Buda TX 78610

Hosted by Texas TopFlight
Carlos Tamez Carlos Tamez

18

10/6/24 Scorer Only
2-5:30p
LIBERTY
Liberty HS
2615 Jefferson Dr
Liberty, TX 77575
Building is to the left of the school behind tennis courts.

Hosted by LCVA
Gordon Morrison N/A

19

10/9/24 Scorer Only
6-9:30p
CYPRESS
Houston Adventist Academy
11735 Grant Road
Cypress, TX 77429

Hosted by Cypress Huskies
Gordon Morrison N/A

21

10/12/24 9a-12:30p HOUSTON
CE King HS
11433 East Sam Houston Pkwy, N.
Houston, TX 77044

Hosted by Houston Hurricane
Rich Richardson Connie Brennan

23

10/13/24 12-3:30p KATY
Katy Indoor facility
11555 Gaston Rd, Bldg B
Katy, TX 77494

Hosted by Houston Force
Gordon Morrison Carmelo Pastrana

25

10/13/24 Scorer
12:30-4p

Referee
4:30-8p

EDINBURG
4203 W University Dr
Edinburg, TX 78539

Hosted by RGV Flames
Ricardo Elizondo Ricardo Elizondo

26

10/16/24 Scorer Only
6-9:30p
CYPRESS
Houston Adventist Academy
11735 Grant Road
Cypress, TX 77429

Hosted by Cypress Huskies
Gordon Morrison N/A

28

10/19/24 10a-1:30p RICHMOND
Texas One facility
1818 First Oaks
Richmond, TX 77406

Hosted by Texas one
Gordon Morrison Ted Lopez

29

10/20/24 Referee Only
5-8:30p
KATY
Katy United
25707 Field House Rd.

Hosted by Katy United
N/A Ted Lopez

30

10/20/24 Scorer Only
2-5:30p
RICHMOND
The Volleyball School of Alana
18120 W. Bellfort
Building A
Richmond, TX 77407

Hosted by Katy United
Gordon Morrison N/A

32

10/20/24 Scorer
12-3:30p

Referee
4:30-8p
HEWITT
Texas Legend Volleyball Club
123 N Hewitt Dr.
Hewitt Texas 76643

Hosted by Texas Legend VC
Joe Lizama Joe Lizama

34

10/20/24 Scorer
10a-1:30p

Referee
2-5:30p
CORPUS CHRISTI
The Casa Ortiz Event Center
4411 Gollihar Rd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78411

Hosted by CC Evolution
Dawn Roberson Dawn Roberson

35

10/21/24 Scorer Only
6-9:30p
KATY
Katy United
25707 Field House Rd.
Katy, TX 77494

Hosted by Katy United
Ricardo Elizondo N/A

37

10/23/24 5:30-9p HOUSTON
Texas Tornados
8835 Wheat Cross Dr.
Houston, TX. 77095

Hosted by Texas Tornados

Jordan Bennett  Joe Campbell

39

10/26/24 Referee
9a-12:30p

Scorer
1-4:30p

OAK RIDGE
TX Allegiance
26797 Hanna Rd. Bld. 2, Ste 7
Oak Ridge, TX. 77385

Hosted by TX Allegiance

Joe Campbell  Joe Campbell

40

10/26/24 Scorer Only
9a-12:30p
HOUSTON
Spirit of Life Ministries
485 Maxey Rd
Houston, TX 77013

Hosted by Power Set
Gordon Morrison N/A

42

10/26/24        

44

10/27/24 Scorer
12:30-4p

Referee
4:15-7:45p
CUERO
Cuero Junior High Gym
608 Junior High Dr
Cuero, TX, 77954

Hosted by Cuero Mean Green
Thomas Hoy Thomas Hoy

45

10/27/24  Referee Only
3-6:30p
RICHMOND
The Volleyball School of Alana
18120 W. Bellfort. (Bldg A)
Richmond, TX 77407

Hosted by The Volleyball School

N/A Connie Brennan

47

10/28/24 5:45-9:15p WILLIS
Willis HS
10555 TX 75
Willis, TX 77378

Hosted by MoCo Jrs.
Gordon Morrison S. Wohlschlaeger

48

10/29/24 Scorer Only
6-9:30p
KATY
Katy United
25707 Field House Rd.
Katy, TX 77494

Hosted by Katy United
Gordon Morrison N/A

You MUST renew your USAV membership before registering for any clinic!

All clinics are by reservation only through Sports Engine.  You must be a member of USAV to enroll. 
JUNIOR members, click HERE for enrollment instructions.
ADULT members, click HERE for enrollment instructions.
Clinic
#
Date Time Location Scorer
Contact
Referee
Contact

50

11/2/24 9a-12:30p HOUSTON
Texas Legacy Facility
12920 Theis Rd
Houston, TX 77375
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED
 NO WALK-INS ALLOWED


Hosted by Texas Legacy
Gordon Morrison Rich Richardson

52

11/3/24 2-5:30p BRYAN
Legends Event Center
2533 Midtown Park
Bryan TX

Hosted by Houston Skyline BCS

Karen Mitchell Patrick Hazlett

54

11/3/24 2:30-6p BULVERDE
Living Rock Academy
2500 FM 1863
Bulverde, Texas 78163

Hosted by Ignite VBC

Thomas Hoy Melinda Steadman

56

11/3/24 12-4p HOUSTON
Houston F.A.S.T.
15400 Hempstead Hwy.
Houston, TX 77040

Hosted by Houston F.A.S.T.

Edward Lau  Joe Campbell

57

11/3/24  Scorer Only
9a-12:30p
Scorer Clinic 1
UNIVERSAL CITY
Alamo City Sportsplex
11471 E. Loop 1604 N
Universal City, TX 78148

Hosted by STVA

Marc Begnoche N/A

58

11/3/24  Scorer Only
9a-12:30p
Scorer Clinic 2
UNIVERSAL CITY
Alamo City Sportsplex
11471 E. Loop 1604 N
Universal City, TX 78148

Hosted by STVA

Jack Zaldivar N/A

59

11/3/24  Referee Only
9a-12:30p
UNIVERSAL CITY
Alamo City Sportsplex
11471 E. Loop 1604 N
Universal City, TX 78148

Hosted by STVA

N/A Brian Gibbs

61

11/3/24        

62

11/4/24  Scorer Only
6/9:30p
SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio College
1198 San Pedro Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212

Hosted by SA Stars

Ramon Rodriguez N/A

64

11/5/24 6-9:30p HOUSTON
The Zone
10371 Stella Link
Houston, TX 77025

Hosted by HVA

Rich Richardson Sean Carter

65

11/6/24 Scorer Only
6-9:30p
WEBSTER
AVA of Texas
380 Green Wing St
Webster, TX 77598

Hosted by AVA of Texas
Thang Nguyen  N/A

66

11/6/24 Referee Only
7-9p

Virtual Clinic
Guidelines

COACH VIRTUAL REFEREE CLINIC
For Adults who have held an Adult R2, Provisional, or Regional certification for a minimum of 4 seasons.
(Camera Required) – (Prepayment Required)
N/A Joe Campbell

67

11/7/24 Referee Only
6-9:30p
WEBSTER
AVA of Texas
380 Green Wing St
Webster, TX 77598

Hosted by AVA of Texas
N/A Thang Nguyen

68

11/8/24 Referee Only
5:30-9p
SPRING
North Houston Elite
5049 FM 2920
Spring, TX. 77379

Hosted by North Houston Elite

N/A Joe Campbell

69

11/8/24

Referee Only
6-9:30p

 

DIBOLL
The Front Porch
158 FM 1818
Diboll, TX 75941

Hosted by East Texas Elite

N/A Gordon Morrison

70

11/9/24 Scorer Only
10a-1:30p
DIBOLL
The Front Porch
158 FM 1818
Diboll, TX 75941

Hosted by East Texas Elite

Gordon Morrison N/A

71

11/9/24 Scorer Only
9a-12:30p
SPRING
North Houston Elite
5049 FM 2920
Spring, TX. 77379

Hosted by North Houston Elite

Joe Campbell N/A

73

11/9/24 Scorer
11:30-3p

Referee
3:30-7p

HARLINGEN
5001 Logan's Circle Suite B
Harlingen, TX 78550

Hosted by Harlingen Area CV
Ricardo Elizondo Ricardo Elizondo

75

11/10/24 2-5:30p PASADENA
Stellar Facility
3838 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77505

Hosted by Houston Stellar

Gordon Morrison Connie Brennan

77

11/10/24 Scorer
2-5:30p

Referee
6-9:30p

BERTRAM
3831 E State Hwy 29
Bertram, TX 78605

Hosted by Country Fire

Kevin Carlyle Kevin Carlyle

79

11/10/24 Scorer
12-3:30p

Referee
4:30-8p
HEWITT
Texas Legend Volleyball Club
123 N Hewitt Dr.
Hewitt Texas 76643

Hosted by Texas Legend VC
Joe Lizama Joe Lizama

81

11/11/24 5:30-9p BAYTOWN
Xcel Sports Facility
11127 Gordon Speer Chambers Pkwy, #1900
Baytown, TX 77523

Hosted by Houston Stellar

Gordon Morrison Helen Ekadeli

83

11/14/24 5:30-9p SAN ANTONIO
Force Sports Center
7218 N Loop 1604 E
San Antonio, TX 78233

Hosted by SA Force

Carlos Rodriguez Brian Gibbs

85

11/16/24 Scorer
9a-12:30p

Referee
1-4:30p

VICTORIA
Victoria College Sports Center
2200 E Red River St
Victoria, TX 77904

Hosted by Xcel

Gordon Morrison Gordon Morrison

87

11/16/24 12-3:30p HOUSTON
Houston Stars
6942 Cotton Dr.
Houston, TX. 77092

Hosted by Houston Stars

Rich Richardson  Joe Campbell

89

11/16/24 Referee
9a-1:30p

Scorer
2-5:30p

PORTER
Kingwood Revolution facility
23251 Ford Rd
Porter, TX 77365

Hosted by Kingwood Revolution
Joanie Havens Joanie Havens

91

11/16/24        

91

11/16/24        

93

11/17/24 2-5:30p WILLIS
The Core
12110 Old Montgomery Rd.
Willis, TX 77318

Hosted by Texas Diamonds
Karen Mitchell S. Wohlschlaeger

95

11/17/24 2-5:30p ORANGE
North Orange Baptist Church
4775 North 16th St.
Orange, TX. 77632

Hosted by FRST
Joanie Havens  Joe Campbell

96

11/17/24 Scorer Only
2-5:30p
MISSOURI CITY
Quail Run Community Center
16748 Quail Park Dr
Missouri City, TX 77489

Hosted by Texas Aces

Tuan Mai N/A

98

11/19/24 5:30-9p BAYTOWN
Xcel Sports Facility
11127 Gordon Speer Chambers Pkwy, #1900
Baytown, TX 77523

Hosted by Houston Stellar

Gordon Morrison Helen Ekadeli

100

11/20/24 5:30-9p SAN ANTONIO
Force Sports Center
7218 N Loop 1604 E
San Antonio, TX 78233

Hosted by SA Force

Ramon Rodriguez Anna Draker

102

11/23/24 9a-12:30p SPRING
The Competitive Edge
2733 Rayford Rd
Spring, TX 77386

Hosted by TAV
Gordon Morrison S. Wohlschlaeger

103

11/25/24 Scorer Only
5-8:30p
CLEAR LAKE
Clear Lake Community Center
16511 Diana Ln
Houston, TX 77062
Pavillion Room
(located in courtyard)

Hosted by GCVA
Gordon Morrison  N/A

104

11/26/24 Scorer Only
5-8:30p
CLEAR LAKE
Clear Lake Community Center
16511 Diana Ln
Houston, TX 77062
Pavillion Room
(located in courtyard)

Hosted by GCVA
Gordon Morrison  N/A

105

11/26/24 Referee Only
5-8:30p
CLEAR LAKE
Clear Lake Community Center
16511 Diana Ln
Houston, TX 77062
CD Room
(located in courtyard)

Hosted by GCVA
 N/A Connie Brennan

106

11/29/24 Scorer Only
9a-12:30p
SAN ANTONIO
Charter Oaks Clubhouse
3031 Oneida Drive
San Antonio, TX 78230
(Enter on Clearfield Drive off Vance Jackson Road, left on Shadowlawn Drive, and it is next to the pool)

Hosted by LSR
 Dawn Roberson  N/A

107

11/29/24 Scorer Only
1-4:30p
SAN ANTONIO
Charter Oaks Clubhouse
3031 Oneida Drive
San Antonio, TX 78230
(Enter on Clearfield Drive off Vance Jackson Road, left on Shadowlawn Drive, and it is next to the pool)

Hosted by LSR
Thomas Hoy  N/A

108

11/29/24 Referee Only
5-8:30p
SAN ANTONIO
Charter Oaks Clubhouse
3031 Oneida Drive
San Antonio, TX 78230
(Enter on Clearfield Drive off Vance Jackson Road, left on Shadowlawn Drive, and it is next to the pool)

Hosted by LSR
 N/A Melinda Steadman

110

11/30/24 9a-12:30p TOMBALL
Texas Legacy
12920 Theis Lane
Tomball, TX 77375

Hosted by Texas Legacy
Gordon Morrison Charles Bennett

You MUST renew your USAV membership before registering for any clinic!

All clinics are by reservation only through Sports Engine.  You must be a member of USAV to enroll. 
JUNIOR members, click HERE for enrollment instructions.
ADULT members, click HERE for enrollment instructions.
Clinic
#
Date Time Location Scorer
Contact
Referee
Contact

112

12/1/24 1-4:30p THE WOODLANDS
Woodlands Christian Academy
5800 Academy Way
The Woodlands, TX 77384

Hosted by MoCo Jrs
Gordon Morrison Joe Campbell

113

12/6/24 Scorer Only
6:30-9:30p
NEW BRAUNFELS
United Volleyball Gym
4787 Old Hwy 81
New Braunfels, TX 78132

Hosted by United VC

Marc Begnoche N/A

114

12/6/24 Scorer Only
6-9:30p
PORTER
Kingwood Revolution facility
23251 Ford Rd
Porter, TX 77365

Hosted by Kingwood Revolution
Joanie Havens N/A

 

116

12/7/24 9a-12:30p AUSTIN
15407 Long Vista Dr., Ste 100
Austin, TX 78728

Hosted by Roots

Kevin Carlyle David Plaisance

117

12/7/24  Referee Only
8:30a-12p
NEW BRAUNFELS
United Volleyball Gym
4787 Old Hwy 81
New Braunfels, TX 78132

Hosted by United VB

N/A Brian Gibbs

119

12/14/24 9a-12:30p AUSTIN
15407 Long Vista Dr., Ste 100
Austin, TX 78728

Hosted by Roots

Kevin Carlyle David Plaisance

121

12/14/24 1:30-5p AUSTIN
15407 Long Vista Dr., Ste 100
Austin, TX 78728

Hosted by Roots

Kevin Carlyle David Plaisance

123

12/14/24 2-5:30p HUMBLE
The Gym
2325 Atococita Rd
Humble, TX 77396

Hosted by Texas Outlaws
Gordon Morrison Charles Bennett

124

12/19/24 Referee Only
7-9p

Virtual Clinic
Guidelines

COACH VIRTUAL REFEREE CLINIC
For Adults who have held an Adult R2, Provisional, or Regional certification for a minimum of 4 seasons.
(Camera Required) – (Prepayment Required)
N/A Joe Campbell

125

12/21/24 Scorer
11:30a-3p

Referee
3:30-7p

EDINBURG
220 S. 25th Ave.
Edinburg, TX 78542

Hosted by McAllen Premier
Ricardo Elizondo Ricardo Elizondo
All clinics are by reservation only through Sports Engine.  You must be a member of USAV to enroll. 
JUNIOR members, click HERE for enrollment instructions.
ADULT members, click HERE for enrollment instructions.

43

      N/A  
All clinics are by reservation only through Sports Engine.  You must be a member of USAV to enroll. 
JUNIOR members, click HERE for enrollment instructions.
ADULT members, click HERE for enrollment instructions.

126

2/2/25 Referee Only
1-3p

Virtual Clinic
Guidelines

COACH VIRTUAL REFEREE CLINIC
For Adults who have held an Adult R2, Provisional, or Regional certification for a minimum of 4 seasons.
(Camera Required) – (Prepayment Required)
N/A Joe Campbell
All clinics are by reservation only through Sports Engine.  You must be a member of USAV to enroll. 
JUNIOR members, click HERE for enrollment instructions.
ADULT members, click HERE for enrollment instructions.
We have scheduled 233 clinics in 56 cities this season.
No excuses for missing a clinic!
Please check back often to confirm location and times.
New clinics are added throughout the season. 
If you wish to host a clinic, we will provide clinicians for either Scorer,
Referee or both.  The following are basic conditions for being a host:
1. Provide a site with a suitable place to project a Power Point presentation.

2. Have a minimum of 20 and maximum of 100 attendees for each clinic.
(There will be a fee of $5 for each vacant slot under 20, payable by the host)

3. All attendance requires advance reservations through Sports Engine.

4. Clinics must be open to all Region members and be posted on the Lone Star web site.

5. You may limit the number of attendees to conform to venue size or local restrictions.  We will enforce those limitations in the USAV Academy.

6. There may be no additional fees charged for clinic attendance.

7. The application fee for certification is $25.  Anyone wishing to attend a clinic and not be certified will pay $5.

To schedule a clinic, please contact the coordinator in your area:
Austin/Central Texas
Area Coordinator
Houston/East Texas
Area Coordinator
San Antonio/South Texas
Area Coordinator
R. Kaase Gordon Morrison Thomas Hoy
 FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON
1. All live clinics will be bound by local restrictions for spacing and group size.
2. No more than 100 attendees at any clinic. 
3. All clinics are by reservation only through Sports Engine.
   (clinic sign up will begin after 9/1/24.)  You must be a member of USAV to enroll.

The hosting club will have 72 hours to have their members register for the clinic before the information is posted on the web site if they provide a two week notice for scheduling of the clinic.

If a clinician must travel a long distance to conduct a clinic or provide ratings, please consider providing some reimbursement for travel.

 

Any questions may be sent to:

Scorer Chair
C.L. "Steve" Crane

Referee Chair
Joe Campbell

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Memorandum

TO:                              Lone Star Region Junior Club Directors
COPY:                        Will Vick, Lone Star Region Commissioner
FROM:                        Dick Kappel, Junior Development Director
                                    Thomas Hoy, Referee Chair
DATE:                          1-6-15
RE:                              Team Referees for 15 and under teams


Because of the adult and peer pressure that is sometimes put on officials in volleyball matches when 15 and under Junior referees are acting as the R1, and because many regions across the country already require coaches to be the first choice as a referee (R1, or R2 if a uniformed, paid referee is provided) for younger teams, the Lone Star Region requires coaches/roster adults of 15 and under junior teams to accept the role of primary referee for the team. If the coach is the R1, a younger player can be the R2 if they have attended a referee clinic.

Please have your team coaches of your 15 and under teams (or other adult listed on the team roster) plan on applying for certification, or re-certification as the case may be, as a referee. This process includes that they 1) renew if currently certified, or 2) apply as a referee, attend a referee clinic, take the referee exam and correct it as needed, complete two ratings (one must be as an R1), and join USAV.

We believe that you will agree that this is the best direction for us to take for the protection of the younger players and the integrity of the game. We hope that you will embrace this concept and participate fully as a club.

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