IMPORTANT INFO FOR PAVO OFFICIALS

On May 8, 2020, the MAVO Executive Board voted to require all MAVO members wishing to work a collegiate schedule to complete the appropriate PAVO iRef level. The iREF modules are progressive, and each prior level must be completed before moving to the next.

  The iREF training module is free to all PAVO members.

• New Members: Level I (100 series)
• Local Officials: Level II (200 series)
• State Officials: Level III (300 series)
• National Officials: Level IV (400 series)

PAVO REGISTRATION: Because of the delays and uncertainty about reopening businesses and events, as well as ongoing discussions with NCAA and Arbiter, the dues amounts are not settled yet.  Consequently, the PAVO registration period has been reset to run from June 15 to July 31. LATE FEES will be applied beginning August 1.

Nearly all collegiate volleyball officials begin as a high school volleyball official. There are numerous valuable skills that are learned at the high school level of officiating that should be mastered before becoming a collegiate official.

  Because many of the people who wish to learn to officiate the sport of volleyball have no prior experience with the sport, either as a player, coach, or referee, it is important to have at least three-five years of officiating experience at the high school, or club level. Once a high school volleyball referee has several years of experience, the next step can be at the collegiate level, which requires much more training, and a firm dedication to the craft.