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Guide for beginner volleyball referees

This guide covers obtaining an OHSAA officiating license, referee uniform, equipment, professionalism, code of ethics, assignments, maintaining OHSAA certification, and setting goals. Learn how to start: take classes, exams, concussion training, and join local associations. Ensure you have the right uniform, equipment, and display professionalism on and off the court. Renew your certification annually and set goals for your officiating journey. Enhance your skills and stay dedicated to fair play and continuous improvement.

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Guide for beginner volleyball referees

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  1. Guide forbeginner volleyballreferees Chapter 1: Getting Started

  2. Obtaining an OHSAA officiating license • Referee Uniform • Equipment • Professionalism • Code of Ethics • Assignments • Maintaining your OHSAA certification • Goals Getting started

  3. Take the OHSAA officiating class • Take the volleyball officiating exam(s) • Complete concussion training • Receive officiating permit – Class 1, 2, 3 • Contact/join a local association • Renew annually Your Officiating permit

  4. OHSAA Certified Official white shirt • Black slacks, skirt or shorts with belt • White shoes and socks • Minimal jewelry, except a timing device (watch) Your uniform

  5. Whistle/lanyard • Yellow & Red cards • Flipping coin • Lineup card • Net measuring device (chain) • Ball pressure gauge • Rulebook/Casebook Your equipment

  6. Ensure fair and safe playing environment • Participate in pre-match and post-match briefing with partner and crew • Proper appearance, attire, attitude and demeanor • Physically fit, healthy image • Be timely – with correspondence, arrival on site, warm-up administration • Honor your contracts and commitments • Avoid being overly friendly with participants, host administration and spectators • Be a supportive team player on/off the court • Derogatory comments before/during/after a contest are unacceptable Your Professionalism

  7. Devote time, thought and study to the rules of the game • Work with fellow officials and the state association in a spirit of harmony • Resist temptation and outside pressure to use one’s position to benefit oneself • Uphold the honor and dignity of the officiating industry; be a worthy example • Prepare both physically and mentally; dressing accordingly and properly • Avoid the use of tobacco and tobacco products at the contest site • Do not consumer alcohol or any illegal/illicit drug prior to or during the contest • Honor contracts, regardless of possible inconvenience or financial loss Your code of ethics

  8. Start with an officiating calendar • Accept assignments graciously; “earn” opportunities • Don’t return one assignment to accept a “bigger, better” assignment • Avoid conflicts of interest • Notify assignor when a change/cancelation becomes necessary Your assignments

  9. Renew your permit annually with the OHSAA • Attend a minimum of four local association rules meetings • Attend the OHSAA State Rules Meeting • Concussion certification renewal (every three years) your certification

  10. Short-term and long-term • Find a mentor • Certification upgrade • Branching out • Post-season opportunities • Fine-tuning Your goals

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