ATTENTION in progress Referees:
There will be rating sessions at tournaments around the Region.
These will provide you an opportunity to be rated for your referee certification.
Click HERE for the complete schedule.

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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.
Click HERE for a printable copy of the Official's Application form.

1. Register in the Lone Star Region with USA Volleyball
2. Submit a scorer application
3. Attend a LS Region scorer clinic
4. Take and correct the test
5. Submit completed score sheets from two sets and receiving a passing rating
   (the score sheet must be from an actual match, legible and may be electronic or paper) All ratings must be submitted prior to 10/31.
6. Pay applicable fees

Send completed score sheets to:
send as photo/attachment to clcrane@swbell.net
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. Register in the Lone Star Region
2. Submit a referee application
3. Attend a LS Region referee clinic
4. Take and correct the appropriate test
5. Submit two ratings from at least two sets (three recommended to meet USAV standards) one must be as an R1; unless Adult or Junior R2 certification only, then two second referee ratings are required. All ratings must be submitted prior to 10/31.
   Junior, R2 and Provisional--must be rated by a Regional or higher-certified referee on Lone Star Region rating form at a scrimmage, match, tournament, or any event using USAV rules;
   Regional--must be rated by Junior National or higher-certified referee (on the USAV/PAVO rating form) in a tournament or match setting.
6. Pay applicable fees

Send completed ratings to:
Thomas Hoy
Referee Chair - Lone Star Region
3019 Nantucket, San Antonio, TX 78230
or send as attachments to thoy@satx.rr.com
or send photo to 210.846.1885

The referee rating sheet may be downloaded HERE. 

Adults working Junior events are also required to complete a background check and complete Safe Sport training every 2 yrs.
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The above information is provided at least twice in every clinic.
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Scorer Chair
C.L. "Steve" Crane

Referee Chair
Thomas Hoy  

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Hosted by Houston Skyline Jrs

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Referee Ratings
1-5p

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Notes: Bring something to write on.

Hosted by Houston Jrs

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Referee
2-5:30p

Notes: Max 90 attendees.

Hosted by Top Flight Jrs

16

Notes: Cash or check only, scorers are using bleachers so option is to bring a folding chair

Hosted by RG Valley Venom Vball Club

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Notes: bring a pen, pencil, payment and something to write on; please clean up after yourself; please put away our chairs

Hosted by Texas Tornados

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Referee
4-7:30p

Notes: Bring something to write on.

Hosted by Houston Jrs

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Hosted by Excel VBC

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Referee
4:30-8p

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Notes: Table and chairs will be provided for scorer clinic/bleachers for referee clinic, sign-in starts at 12:30pm at front end of building (glass doors), cash or check only - checks made out to "LSR," a full concession stand will be available, no outside food allowed, and please cleanup after yourself.

Hosted by RG Valley Venom Vball Club

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.