Training Opportunities Abound, Take Advantage
Whew, summer has arrived. Time to refresh. For some, a few national volleyball tournaments are still to be called. But for most, this is a time to think about your goals for the fall season, what you want to improve upon and what you can do to become the best partner you can be. Please consider these valuable training opportunities at little or no cost, all offered locally, to help you step up your game. Those who assign you will be taking notes on who chooses to participate in self-improvement initiatives.
SFCC Training Camp, July 11, 4:30-9 p.m., West Valley High School
This high school camp offers almost 5 hours of competition on many courts. It allows officials at any level of experience to work out the bugs, receive quality mentoring from experienced mentors, and ask questions that might be plaguing you. You can work up, down, on the corners, scoring, or simply observe and ask questions of your mentor. Spend an hour, three or more. Your choice. Come any time during that 4.5-hour span. To sign up for this free mentoring, email Barb Twohig at btonml@gmail.com.
NASO National Conference, July 28-30, Davenport Grand Hotel;
Officiate Washington Day July 27
Training in Transition Sports Summit is the National Association of Sports Officials’ one national training conference this year. And it’s in Spokane for the first time ever. The website says, “Teach them right now, or risk them being wrong later. We’ll focus on all aspects of officiating training, from established programs to innovative efforts, as well as a special focus on how current thinking on training impacts officials just getting started in the avocation.” A great resource for advanced officials. Learn more at https://www.sportsofficiatingsummit.com/program/schedules/. In addition, WOA is staging Officiate Washington Day, July 27, an all-sport workshop that includes two general sessions, four breakout sessions, the association’s annual awards luncheon and an end-of-day social on the patio bar of The Davenport Grand Hotel. For more info, click https://www.sportsofficiatingsummit.com/expectations-high-for-officiate-washington-day/.
NCAA/PAVO National Volleyball Training Clinic, Aug. 17, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Gonzaga University’s Jundt Auditorium
Brian Hemelgarn, longtime clinician, NCAA Final Four referee and PAVO board member, comes to Spokane to offer a few tips, including: things officials do that tick off coaches, understanding and recognizing rotational faults, CRS: interpreting the video, and professionalism: be the strongest link. Register at www.pavo.org. Cost is $35 for PAVO members, $40 for non-PAVO members/non-college officials, and $80 for non-PAVO members/college officials
Line Judge, Scoring Clinics, Aug. 17, 2-5 p.m., Gonzaga’s Jundt Auditorium
Our senior trainers will offer a line judges clinic from 2-3:30 p.m., and a scorekeeping clinic from 3:30-5 p.m. for anyone who plans to perform either function this season. Don’t expect assignments if you choose not to attend. In order to accept college line judge and scorer/asst. scorer assignments, you must be an associate or standard member with PAVO/NCAA. Instructions can be found on the PAVO website, www.pavo.org.
Federation Rule Changes Deal Primarily with Administrative Issues
If you’d like to see what's new in high school federation rules for 2019-20, check it out at https://www.nfhs.org/articles/2019-20-volleyball-rules-changes-impact-uniforms-prematch-protocol/.
Now’s the Time to Order Uniforms
If you’d like to order a new Federation-approved WOA high school officials shirt, or any officials equipment, you may do so online at www.savravb.org. You must have the official shirt to officiate varsity matches. If you plan to work as a referee or line judge on any college matches this season, you must have the NCAA/PAVO approved college referees’ shirt. There are three colors: white, blue and grey, all with black piping. If you only plan to order one, order blue as it is the most frequently used color in the west. These are only available at http://vbofficialsgear.com/.
Next Meeting of the SAVRA Board of Directors and Advisers, June 24, 5:30 p.m., Gonzaga’s BARC Building
If you’d like to attend a Board meeting and find out how our organization functions, please communicate with any board member or adviser and plan on attending our June meeting, at the BARC (parking garage building at the corner of Hamilton and Boone Ave.). Please arrive between 5:15-5:30 p.m. when the door is open.
Fall Schedule is Set
Visit our calendar page and make note of them now!
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