
Contact the NFHS for rulebooks, rule changes and information on your state association. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is the nation’s governing body for high school athletics.
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Contact your state association for registration information. Your local association should also help you make contacts to get games.Īfter working some games, you may feel you have the skills and confidence to work higher level competition. Contact your local recreation department leaders. CertificationĬlimbing the ladder: Here’s the path for starting and continuing your officiating career: Youth Level The more you talk about officiating, the more you will learn about it. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about situations and rules. That mentor will help answer your questions and provide crucial support. Help and AssistanceĪsk a respected veteran referee to be your mentor. Once you are experienced enough to referee college matches, the pay ranges from $100 to $300 per match. You can expect to be paid in the range of $25 for youth matches to $50 for competitive high school varsity matches. Often, with your state association fee, you will be provided rulebooks and other materials. Often there will be a fee that must be paid with this registration that goes toward additional officiating training and insurance. You will be expected to complete a registration form for affiliation with a national, statewide or local association. They will be able to give you the name of the state governing body for high school athletics. Talk with referees at a match, contact the athletic department of a local high school or contact your local recreation department. Sometimes, veteran referees have “hand-me-downs” that help new referees get started.

André Trottier - The Beach Referee: Responsibilities & Match Preparation.André Trottier- Experiences & Insights from an International FIVB Beach Volleyball Referee.


The videos are taken from Volleyball Alberta’s recent referee symposium in December 2019. Watch and listen as referees share how they prepare for the stand.

