Officiating - Part 8

Articles In This Section:

· Officiating - Part 1

· Officiating - Part 2

· Officiating - Part 3

· Officiating - Part 4

· Officiating - Part 5

· Officiating - Part 6

· Officiating - Part 7

· Officiating - Part 8

· Officiating - Part 9

· Officiating - Part 10

Let us again realize that volleyball is a game for the players. Officials should officiate the game according to the rules and not the way they would like to see the game played as an individual. They must insist on clean ball handling, not be so strict that volleyball becomes a whistle-tooting game with the result that it lacks player and spectator appeal.

Officiating in the United States is governed by the U.S. Volleyball Association. Those wishing information on the rules are referred to the USVBA Official Volleyball Guide.

There are two classifications of USVBA officials—Regional and National. It is necessary to be a Regional Official for one year before requesting to qualify as a National Official. To certify as a Regional Official, one should:

1. Make application to Regional Officials' Chairman.

2. Attend and participate in at least one officials' clinic.

3. Demonstrate ability to officiate satisfactorily two matches
under game conditions.

4. Pass written examination on USVBA rules.

5. Regional Officials must be recertified every third year.

Those who have attained and maintained the Regional Official status for one year or more and wish to certify as a National Official should:

1. Make direct application to the National Chairman of Officials and Certification Committee or contact your Regional Officials' Chairman to secure application. This application is then forwarded to the National Chairman of Officials and Certification Committee.

2. Demonstrate ability to officiate satisfactorily two matches under game conditions.

3. Pass written examination on USVBA rules.

4. National Officials must recertify every fourth year.