Become an Official

About Our Officials Division

Our Day Officials are some of the top officials in the Region with many years of experience at the high school, college and club level.  They are at every tournament to oversee the officiating on all courts.

There are also multiple opportunities for officials to work Region & club hosted events through our Observers program and as R1’s at tournament’s throughout the season.

Officials are paid a flat rate in the Observer’s Program and a per match rate based on their rating for working as an R1.

Our referees gain much of their experience through the programs developed in local areas via the National Federation of High School Association. The NFHSA has a fantastic training program that supports supplemental training developed by the local associations.

Many of our officials are also coaches and team reps, as well as former players or parents, with a love for the sport. Our goal is to help facilitate tournament play so that athletes are safe and play is fair.

Officials Meeting Information

Click here to get the most up to date information about the preseason officials meetings.

How to Become an Official

Officials are not only vital to facilitating safe, fair play, but also to creating the learning environment that fosters a love for the game in young athletes. Thank you for your interest in becoming an Evergreen Region Official!

Attend Preseason Meeting

Officials must attend an Officials preseason meeting (if you are unable to make it to a scheduled Region-hosted orientation, please contact lkildew.ref@gmail.com

Membership & Background Screening

Officials must have an adult with safety requirements membership and current background screening with USA Volleyball.

Purchase a Membership

Certification & SafeSport Courses

Officials must complete the required referee certification and SafeSport courses online in addition to the membership and background screening requirements.

For more information on joining this select group of volleyball warriors, please contact the Chair of Officials, Linda Kildew, at lkildew.ref@gmail.com

Juniors Official Development Program

The Junior Development Officials’ Program is designed to offer junior players an opportunity:

  • To help the junior officials hone their officiating skills as well as their playing experience;
  • To provide role models for the younger junior players;
  • To offer an opportunity to earn money for those willing to learn the trade;
  • To identify new officials and help them enter the officiating ranks;
  • To advance in volleyball through the Officials’ Division.

Junior Development Officials will be paired with another ERVA Official and paid $20.00 per match.

Junior Officials requirements:

  • Minimum of 16 years of age
  • Be a CURRENT Junior Member in the ERVA.
  • Background Screen submitted ONLY if 18 years of age. $14 fee applies
  • 18 and over, complete SafeSport Training
  • To attend a training/mentoring session
  • To have reliable transportation (car or parent) to and from the assigned sites.
  • To have a uniform that consists of navy blue dress slacks, white athletic shoes (all-white if possible), timing device (watch with timer)

Each Junior Referee will receive:

  • ERVA Junior Referee Kit
    • Junior Official shirt to wear during assignments
    • Whistle and Lanyard
    • ERVA flipping coin
    • Red/Yellow violation cards

Get Started

Complete & Return the Junior Official Development interest form below, you will be contacted by our Junior Official Mentor.