Ohio Valley Region: Advancing Volleyball in Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia

Officiating in the Ohio Valley Region

Officiating in the Ohio Valley Region

If you would like to become certified as a new USA Volleyball Official, sign up for information and to attend a clinic. This is for new officials only! Renewing officials must register.

The Ohio Valley Region supports development of officials at all levels to ensure a high standard for OVR-sanctioned events. Visit any or all of the following sections for information on requirements and certification.

Professional Officials  Junior Olympic, Provisional, Regional, Junior National, National, and International officials certified to work USAV events
 
Junior Officials Junior players competent to serve as second referee and scorekeeper

OVR Scorekeepers' Test

The scorekeepers' test to say will be available online and must be taken by all returning officials. The OVR password is (sign in for password), and the deadline is Feb. 15. Please direct any questions to Terry Miller, OVR Scorekeepers' Chair (miller@ovr.org).

OVR Referee Memo: Pre-Season News from OVR Referees' Chair, Brian Hemelgarn [27 Aug 2007]

Although the 2007-08 season is still a few months away, here are some preliminary dates and information to help referees with planning for the upcoming season:

Online Registration

Pre-Season Officiating Clinics

Below are the officiating clinic dates for the 2007-08 season. Clinic attendance is required for all referees each season. Specific times and location details are published on the OVR website in the Clinics & Camps section.

Online Rules/Scorekeeping Exams

After October 15th, the USAV Form A exam will be available online. (Professional officials, sign in for the password, which Brian also e-mailed on October 23.) The USAV exam is not available through PAVO local boards and may not be taken in conjunction with the NCAA exam. All officials must take the Form A exam each season. (Form C is for junior players or prospective referees only.)

OVR News & Notes

If you have any questions about this information or any other topics, don't hesitate to drop me a note. I'll reply to all e-mails as quickly as possible.

Thanks again for your hard work this season, and I'll look forward to working with you this season.