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2	"Referee Clinic" Referee Clinic Supplemental Information
3	"Some People You Should Know" Some People You Should Know. Certifying/Maintaining as a GEVA Referee. Uniforms and Insurance. About the Written Test. GEVA Specific Rules. Junior Work Team Evaluation Scorekeeping Clinic. GEVA Scorekeeper Requirements.
4	"Tim Countryman – Officials" Tim Countryman – Officials’ Chair Ref_Chair@GEVA.org
5	"Bob Dingee – Region Commissioner" Bob Dingee – Region Commissioner Also the Scorekeeper Chair Commissioner@GEVA.org
6	"Felicia Green" Felicia Green– Adult Competition Director Adult@GEVA.org
7	"Joel Stanford – Junior Director" Joel Stanford – Junior Director Junior_Dir@GEVA.org
8	"Scott Scragg" Scott Scragg– Junior R-2 Coordinator scottscragg@comcast.net Babs Stead – Junior Scorekeeper Coordinator PegVB@aol.com Karen Valko Adult Scorekeeper Coordinator KarenVBmath16@yahoo.com
9	"www.GEVA.org" www.GEVA.org Bookmark it!
10	"A Five Step Process" A Five Step Process This Document can be found in full at www.GEVA.org
11	"To Become a GEVA/USAV Certified..." To Become a GEVA/USAV Certified Referee You Must: Review an on line referee clinic (typical clinic length is approximately 2-3 hours). Attend an onsite review clinic (typical clinic length is approximately 4 - 6 hours). Pass a written exam on-line (See below).
12	"To Become a GEVA/USAV Certified..." To Become a GEVA/USAV Certified Referee You Must: Register in the Region at GEVA.org. Pass a USAV background screen. Pass a practical exam as both first and second referee. Work 4 paid GEVA events without incident. Become a USAV certified Scorekeeper (clinic follows later in this presentation).
13	"About the Practical Evaluation" About the Practical Evaluation: Two successful evaluations in both positions are required. Sessions are held at GEVA sanctioned tournaments (you will be notified of opportunities). Rating sessions are unpaid. Plan on a full day. This may also be an opportunity to start the practical portion of your scorekeeping certification.
14	"GEVA Referee in Good Standing..." GEVA Referee in Good Standing Policy: For a certified referee to be or continue to be a member in good standing of the Garden Empire Volleyball Association (GEVA) the referee must meet the following criteria:
15	"All GEVA Referees" All GEVA Referees, Regardless of Rating Must: Join GEVA every year. Pass a USAV background screening every other year. Pass the written USAV referee test as defined by the referee's level of certification. Attend the annual Referees meeting.
16	"All GEVA Referees" All GEVA Referees, Regardless of Rating Must: Conduct him/herself with at a level of professionalism appropriate to the referee's level of certification. Fulfill the obligations outlined below for the referee's level of certification.
17	"Once certified" Once certified, if a referee cannot meet these criteria, he or she may apply to the Official's Chair for a one-season waiver, which will not be unreasonably withheld. If the period of activity, is for longer than one year, the official will be required to go through the certification process, beginning with the attending the clinic before officiating for the Region again.
18	"This document can be found..." This document can be found at GEVA.org For your rating session, a plain white polo shirt may be worn. Complete uniform is expected for your first paid tournament.
19	"This document can be found..." This document can be found at GEVA.org The insurance that comes with your Region registration covers all GEVA/USAV sanctioned events. “Extended insurance” may be purchased to cover other volleyball officiating activities not sanctioned by GEVA (rec leagues, etc).
20	"When should I take the..." When should I take the test? You should take the test after you have attended the onsite clinic. How do I take the test? The test is taken on line. It can be found at http://www.volleyballreftraining.com/usavtest/ What is the password? GEG286
21	"Which test should I take" Which test should I take? First year referees should take Form C. What’s the difference between tests? Form A’s questions contain game scenarios, and often multiple layer considerations in game scenarios which can change the answer. Form C is more straight forward and rule based. What is Form B? This is a make up test for officials who do not meet their required threshold on their first attempt.
22	"Is there a time limit" Is there a time limit? Only for National Referees. They must complete the test in 60 minutes. All others have indefinite time. However, you cannot close your browser after you have started. What’s the Region’s record for longest test? 8020 minutes (5 days, 13 hours, 40 minutes).
23	"Can I use the rule..." Can I use the rule book to take the test? Absolutely. You are encouraged to do so. The test is a learning opportunity as well as a measure of your rules knowledge. If you are not sure about an answer and you guess wrong, you will have to look the rule up to correct your test anyway. What if I don’t have a rule book? Rule books will be distributed at the onsite clinics. You can also down load a copy from GEVA.org, or http://www.usavolleyball.org/pages/2495
24	"How do I correct the..." How do I correct the test? After you submit your test on line, you will receive an e-mail (almost immediately) with your results and any questions you answered incorrectly. Hit forward on that e-mail. In the body of the e-mail type the correct answer to each question, answered incorrectly and cite the rule number found DCR (rule book). Send the e-mail to Ref_Chair@GEVA.org.
25	"For Candidates" For Candidates: Form “C” Form “A or B” Junior Olympic and Provisional (Conditional): 70% n.a. Provisional: 80% 74% Regional: n.a. 86%
26	"Form “C”" Form “C” Form “A or B”
27	"For Candidates" For Candidates: Form “C” Form “A or B” Junior Olympic and Provisional (Conditional): 70% n.a. Provisional: 80% 74% Regional: n.a. 86% For Re-Certification: Junior Olympic and Provisional (Conditional): 76% 70% Provisional: 86% 76% Regional/Retired National: n.a. 86%
28	"GEVA has some special rules..." GEVA has some special rules and considerations: Pursuit will not be played at any court or venue. Adults will play 21 point sets, starting at 4-4. Adult players are required to sign in at the beginning of each tournament en lieu of a roster.
29	"GEVA has some special rules..." GEVA has some special rules and considerations: Adult uniform shorts only have to match in predominate color. Style is not to be considered. If from across the room the look like the some color, they are acceptable.
30	"To Facilitate Scorekeeper Certification" To Facilitate Scorekeeper Certification If an official needs to score a deciding set to complete certification requirements, if the team captains at an adult tournament agree before the start of a 2-set match, teams will switch sides in both sets when one team reaches the scoreboard score of 13. If an official needs to score a deciding set to complete certification requirements, when adult teams play 3-set matches, teams will switch sides in the third set, when one team reaches the scoreboard score of 13.
31	"One of the most important..." One of the most important responsibilities of GEVA’s officials is to evaluate the Junior work team. Help them and guide them in learning to carry out their duties. Remember that even though they may be inexperienced, for the most part, Junior players take pride in growing and doing a competent job. They can also be sensitive. Your comments will affect how they grow and develop, and perceive us as officials.
32	"Overview" Overview Do pre-match conferences with the lines judges, scorekeeper and second referee, so they know what you expect. The work team’s coach should be in the vicinity to help with any issues that might arise.
33	"Scorekeepers During the Match" Scorekeepers During the Match No food or beverages at the score table. No cell phone use at the table, except to use for times recorded on the score sheet.
34	"Scorekeepers – Post Match" Scorekeepers – Post Match Every scoresheet is reviewed by the coordinator and its quality may affect an scorekeepers certification. Review the score sheet for completeness. Check for missing or incorrect information (understanding score sheet is why our referees must experience certification). Make sure the winning team and scores are properly recorded.
35	"Scorekeepers – Post Match" Scorekeepers – Post Match Provide a recommendation for the second referee on the score sheet (see guidelines below). Sign the scoresheet to verify the results.
36	"Lines Judges – Post Match" Lines Judges – Post Match Thank your lines judges for their help. Make any positive comments that will help their performance in future matches.
37	"Second Referee Pre-Match" Second Referee Pre-Match Do a pre match conference as a duties reminder. Ask if they have been evaluated previously, or if they are currently certified. If not, it is unlikely they will have the experience or skills to warrant certification on a first try. This may be a training match. Ask what they had been told previously to aid you in your assessment of their performance.
38	"Second Referee – During the..." Second Referee – During the Match Make lots of eye contact. Smile a lot. Advise them during time outs and between sets when you see something that could improve their performance. Remain positive and constructive.
39	"Second Referee – Post Match" Second Referee – Post Match You must provide your recommendation for certification (or continued certification) on the score sheet after every match . Sometimes a match has nothing that can help a second referee demonstrate their ability. This is unfortunate, but these matches can’t be used to recommend certification. Weather you believe a second referee candidate should be recommended for certification comes down to the qualitative opinion you formed as you watched the second referee’s performance during your match.
40	"Second Referee" Second Referee - Qualitative Evaluation Did s/he help you to do your job better, or was s/he a distraction to your duties? Did s/he seem to know what s/he were doing, or did you have to lead with most of his/her duties? Were the calls that you were able to verify accurate?
41	"Second Referee Review Criteria" Second Referee Review Criteria Points Attend captain’s meeting 5 Have equipment including watch, whistle and coin 5 Check lineups and indicate captains. 5 Switches to appropriate side during play. 10 Properly mimics first referee’s signals on fault side. 5
42	"Second Referee Review Criteria" Second Referee Review Criteria Points Recognizes & administer subs properly without delay 10 Recognizes and time timeouts 5 Communicates effectively with the scorekeeper 5 Notifies coaches of second timeouts, and 9^th–12^th subs 5
43	"Second Referee Review Criteria" Second Referee Review Criteria Points Correctly calls centerline faults of the foot. 5 Correct centerline no call judgments with other parts of the body. 5 Correct net fault calls* 10 Correct net no calls* 10 * In the absence of any net judgments the evaluation will not be successful.
44	"Second Referee Review Criteria" Second Referee Review Criteria Points Whistle is loud and decisive 5 Confident Demeanor 5 Assists the first referee 5 Apportion the points above according to how you felt your second referee performed. This outline may be used in your post match review with the second referee. 80 points should be sufficient to recommend certification. No score is required on the scoresheet.
45	"Second Referee Review Criteria" Second Referee Review Criteria This evaluation guideline is available at GEVA.org. This is not a formal rating sheet. This is a guideline to help you review your partner’s performance. Keep a copy with you as a part of your equipment. You may review it with your Junior second referee as a part of your post match discussion.
46	"The Garden Empire Volleyball Association..." The Garden Empire Volleyball Association portion of this online clinic can be reviewed at www.GEVA.org.
47	"You may now review the..." You may now review the online Scorekeeper Clinic, which can be found at www.GEVA.org. This should be completed before attending the on site, in person clinic. Follow the instructions you find at that site.