Officials' Resources
A collection of articles and resources for today's volleyball official.
40 Situations
From Volleyball Southern California Style, this is twenty situations you may find yourself in while using the National Federation of High School Rules.
From Volleyball Southern California Style, this is twenty situations you may find yourself in while using the National Federation of High School Rules.
*Professional Association of Volleyball Officials
Every official should belong to this association. Plenty of training support.
Every official should belong to this association. Plenty of training support.
Athletic Rules Study
This program will challenge any volleyball official with over 1000 questions about volleyball officiating. A great study tool.
This program will challenge any volleyball official with over 1000 questions about volleyball officiating. A great study tool.
Calagary Volleyball Officials Association
Their mission is to provide quality officiating to all volleyball participants throught the development and training of its members.
Their mission is to provide quality officiating to all volleyball participants throught the development and training of its members.
Capitol Chapter of PIAA Area Refs
Chapter members are PIAA certified officials in the sport of volleyball. Members officiate girls and boys high school volleyball matches throughout Central Pennsylvania.
Chapter members are PIAA certified officials in the sport of volleyball. Members officiate girls and boys high school volleyball matches throughout Central Pennsylvania.
DDF93
A great resource for officials in Denmark. Now with english version of volleyball rules with internal links and possibility free text searching.
A great resource for officials in Denmark. Now with english version of volleyball rules with internal links and possibility free text searching.
Duties and Responsibilities of the 2nd Official
From the Old Dominion site, this is a great article about what the "down official" is supposed to do before, during and after a match.
From the Old Dominion site, this is a great article about what the "down official" is supposed to do before, during and after a match.
Better Dialogue Between Officials
From the Old Dominion site, this article deals with how good communication skills brings honesty to both you and your fellow officials.
From the Old Dominion site, this article deals with how good communication skills brings honesty to both you and your fellow officials.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Line Judge
From the Old Dominion site, this is a list of things the line judges should be aware.
From the Old Dominion site, this is a list of things the line judges should be aware.
Enhance Your Presence
A nice list of things you can do to enhance your presence up in the stand.
A nice list of things you can do to enhance your presence up in the stand.
Federation Council of Volleyball Officials
Hosted on VSCS, this is a federation officials serving most of Southern California.
Hosted on VSCS, this is a federation officials serving most of Southern California.
Chesapeake Region VBA Tips for Officials
An outstanding site for officials looking for tips and resources. Everything from ball handling to taxes is covered.
An outstanding site for officials looking for tips and resources. Everything from ball handling to taxes is covered.
It's an Easy Game to Call
When I'm down and out after calling a close game with many tough calls, this is something I always turn to. Thanks Tom!
When I'm down and out after calling a close game with many tough calls, this is something I always turn to. Thanks Tom!
Kill the Ref
Don't worry, in California at least, you have some legal protection against violence. Well, maybe not protection but deterence.
Don't worry, in California at least, you have some legal protection against violence. Well, maybe not protection but deterence.
Making the Transition as a Second Referee
From the Old Dominion site, a few tips that will make sure you will be in the right place looking at the right action.
From the Old Dominion site, a few tips that will make sure you will be in the right place looking at the right action.
Mental Aspects of Vball Officiating
By Tom Fakehany, this is some great advice on how to deal with the stress of officiating.
By Tom Fakehany, this is some great advice on how to deal with the stress of officiating.
National Association of Sports Officials
The national association for sports officials of all sports at all levels.
The national association for sports officials of all sports at all levels.
National Federation Officials Association
The new association for high school officials in the United States.
The new association for high school officials in the United States.
Officials Forum
From Schnied's site, the Officials' Forum contains situations that tend to be hazy for interpretation by officials.
From Schnied's site, the Officials' Forum contains situations that tend to be hazy for interpretation by officials.
Officials Online
A wonderful site for officials. This site offers support and information for officials at all levels and many different sports. A great stop.
A wonderful site for officials. This site offers support and information for officials at all levels and many different sports. A great stop.
Line Judge Signals and Court Markings
A Adobe document from the NFHSA showing line judge signals and court markings. Free for personal use.
A Adobe document from the NFHSA showing line judge signals and court markings. Free for personal use.
Officiating in BC
This British Columbia association offers certification and registration for local officials.
This British Columbia association offers certification and registration for local officials.
Referee.com
An online source for accurate, up-to-date information dealing with major sports of all levels.
An online source for accurate, up-to-date information dealing with major sports of all levels.
Referees are Trained Observers
From the Old Dominion site, this is a wonderful article discussing proper referee observation techniques.
From the Old Dominion site, this is a wonderful article discussing proper referee observation techniques.
Tacoma-Pierce County Volleyball Officials Board
The TPCVOb is designed as a resource for their officials and the schools & programs they serve.
The TPCVOb is designed as a resource for their officials and the schools & programs they serve.
The Role of the Official
A good article discussing the multi-roles of the volleyball official.
A good article discussing the multi-roles of the volleyball official.
NFHSA Official Hand Signals
A Adobe Format document of all the NFHSA hand signals. Free to copy for personal use.
A Adobe Format document of all the NFHSA hand signals. Free to copy for personal use.
Todd's Volleyball Referee Corner
A growing collection of information put together for volleyball referees.
A growing collection of information put together for volleyball referees.
Old Dominion Officials Page
One of the better pages for officials produced by the Old Dominion USAV region. There is a good amount info on officiating to include an officials forum.
One of the better pages for officials produced by the Old Dominion USAV region. There is a good amount info on officiating to include an officials forum.
2nd Referee Techniques for Rotation Recognition
From the Old Dominion site, tips to keeping track of rotations in a increasingly complex world of volleyball formations.
From the Old Dominion site, tips to keeping track of rotations in a increasingly complex world of volleyball formations.