Regional

The second and highest level of certification for USA Volleyball officials that the Region can award to a referee.  Must have held a Provisional certification for at least one season, preferably two.

Minimum Standards

• Attention to professional detail: demeanor, attitude, appearance, teamwork, time management
• Exhibits competence, confidence, and match control as a first referee
• Properly focused as second referee, demonstrating competent skill in primary areas of R2 responsibility
• Recognizes advanced alignment and overlap issues
• Exhibits “partnership” with first referee; offers appropriate discreet help including back row
• Willing to serve as role model and mentor for lesser experienced referees
• Aptitude to deal with difficult match situations
• Quick to resolve scoring issues

Regional certified referees may go outside the Region to work at USAV sanctioned events.

Requirements

• Attend a Great Plains Region Certified Officials Clinic.
• Register with the Great Plains Region
• Submit and clear the USA Volleyball Background Screening
• Complete the SafeSport training
• Complete assigned USAV Academy coursework
• Be evaluated by a Jr Nat or Nat as R1(1) and R2 (1) in the certification cycle
• Complete and submit a minimum of one USAV scoresheet
• Complete the referee Exam A and correct to 100%