Welcome to the Maine Association of Volleyball Officials
Everything you need to know and do to become a certified high school volleyball official in Maine can be found on this website.
VOLLEYBALL IN MAINE IS EXPLODING
The Maine Association of Volleyball Officials is approved by the Maine Principals Association as the exclusive volleyball officials association in Maine, and our officials referee all high school matches in the state of Maine. Many of our members also officiate college (NCAA), and club (USAV) volleyball. Our officials have the opportunity to referee volleyball from September through May, and can work as much as they want, depending on their availability.
The rate of pay per high school volleyball assignment is the highest among sports officials in Maine. In 2024, each assignment started at $166.50, plus $.50 per mile (Varsity: $95/JV: $71.50 doubleheader). Some assignments can also include a Freshman match, which will add $71.50 to the starting rate.
The rate of pay per high school volleyball assignment is the highest among sports officials in Maine
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT MAVO MEMBERS
RECRUITING NEW OFFICIALS
NOV. 17 E-board Meeting minutes
NOV. 17 E-board Meeting minutes
The training committee will be sending out communication to all potential new officials who are on our list for the 5th Annual MAVO Rookie Camp. MAVO has had a lot of success with the rookie camp, recruiting over 30 officials the past 4 years. We wanted to reach out to all current members and ask if you know of anyone who would like to
The training committee will be sending out communication to all potential new officials who are on our list for the 5th Annual MAVO Rookie Camp. MAVO has had a lot of success with the rookie camp, recruiting over 30 officials the past 4 years. We wanted to reach out to all current members and ask if you know of anyone who would like to officiate volleyball next season and please have them email mavomaine@gmail.com so we can get them on our radar. We are hoping those who love the sport can spread the word on how great it is to officiate volleyball.
NOV. 17 E-board Meeting minutes
NOV. 17 E-board Meeting minutes
NOV. 17 E-board Meeting minutes
essential video training for MAVO officials
HIGH SCHOOL REFEREE TRAINING
A collection of over 50 high school referee training videos for R1 and R2 covering a variety of common situations.
SHOWING PLAYER NUMBERS
An excellent video showing how to properly display player uniform numbers following a fault or sanction card. We ALL need to be doing it the same way.
OVERLAPPING AND ALIGNMENT
A detailed explanation of what officials look for in overlapping and out-of-alignment situations
MORE OVERLAPPING AND ALIGNMENT
Here is another perspective on how to best recognize overlapping and out-of-alignment situations
CONDUCTING A GOOD PRE-MATCH COACHES AND CAPTAINS MEETINGS
We should all be conducting our pre-match coaches and captains meetings the exact same way, including all the same details and information. This is an excellent video showing how a proper pre-match meeting is conducted.
LINE JUDGE VIDEO
Extremely well-produced and detailed video for line judges. The information in this video will be valuable to all high school volleyball officials who must train non-certified officials on the job of line judge.
IDENTIFYING BACK ROW ATTACKS
Here is a good video with detailed descriptions and examples of legal and illegal contacts by a back row player.