Alan Hirayama, a 33-year veteran volleyball referee, became the 11th inductee into the SAVRA Hall of Fame at the association’s annual awards banquet in November 2024. Hirayama has served as president, trainer, assistant assigner and assigner during his ongoing career, working high school and Division I college matches for the Pac-12, West Coast and Big Sky conferences.
2022 Hall of Fame Inductee and Recognized Officials Announced
Longtime Volleyball Ref Wellman Inducted into SAVRA Hall of Fame; Argotow-Jones Voted Area’s Top Referee
Longtime volleyball referee, Rusty Wellman, became the seventh member of the Spokane Area Volleyball Referees Association’s Hall of Fame, inducted at the organization’s annual banquet Nov. 19. He has officiated volleyball for 34 years, all but five of those out of the Spokane board. He officiated in one NCAA Tournament, several NWAC championships and WIAA state tournaments. He is a longtime advanced trainer of officials in Spokane.
