2013-2014 Junior Coaches Officiating Training

1. 2013-2014Junior Coaches Officiating Training

2. Introduction • Officiating is an integral part of the sport • Junior Players should learn and experience the officiating aspect • Teaching junior players how to officiate the game increases understanding of the sport and respect for officials Objectives of the Officiating Training Program • To provide junior players and coaches the opportunity to learn and experience officiating • To provide a uniform and defined method for training and certifying junior officials • To develop junior officials in an easier and more effective process for both the club and the Region

3. Junior Officiating ABC’s • 14 and Under teams, the head or assistant coach is always the 1st Referee • 15 and Older teams, the head or assistant coach is always court side • Coaches required to take the online clinics for 1st & 2nd Referee, Scorer, Line Judge • Player online clinics for 13 and under age: 2nd Referee, Scorer, Line judge • Player online clinics for 14 and above age: 1st & 2nd Referee, Scorer, Line Judge • NEW THIS YEARAdult 2nd Referee at all national events (Qualifiers, Bid Events, Nationals)

4. Certification Requirements • Complete appropriate online Clinic • Be evaluated for the position1st Referee, 2nd Referee, Scorer • Scorers should be evaluated on a deciding set situation (Court Change) • Paperwork submitted to Area Trainer • Completed Evaluation Sheet • Attach Score Sheet for Scorers • Area Trainer will set member status on HOAonline

5. Credentials • Credential Required to Participate • Coach credential required to sit on the bench • Parent credential required to be on court(shagging balls; assisting at Scorer Table)

6. Requirements for Credentials • Coaches • Registered USAV Member • Passed background screen • Completed IMPACT • Completed Online Coaches Clinic • Parents • Registered USAV Member • Passed background screen • Credentials will be mailed to the club from HOA Office regularly

7. Credential Checking • At all HOA events using paid officials • Photo ID and credential will be checked at every match during warm-ups • Both playing & officiating coaches checked • Coaches may not participate without both • Sanction will be applied as specified in the current Club Director's Packet and also playing rules as posted on HOA web site • At all other HOA events • WeR1 Cadre and Tournament Directors may check at any time

8. Coaches Officiating Duties • Coaches must be an active member during team officiating assignments • As 1st, 2nd referee, LJ or at Scorer Table • Coaches are expected to focus on the match and their team members • For all 14U teams, any adult member on the roster that is credentialed as a COACH must be the 1st refereeRegardless of Age Level of Tournament • Teams officiating without a COACH are sanctioned in their next match • Opponents are awarded 5 points at the start of each set of the next match

9. DCR 9.2.4 – Page 36 • *9.2.4 It is a fault, during reception of service, to make a double contact or catch using overhand finger action. • NOTICE * and footnote • * The application of this rule (9.2.4) has been postponed following the Board of Administration decision of April 5, 2013. • BOTTOM LINEThis rule is not to be enforceduntil further notice

10. Fan Behavior • Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their fans/parents • HOA has a sanctioning scale for fan behavior issues • Tell coach of disruptive behaviorDelay Sanction • Suggest coach have fan leave gymDelay Penalty • Suspend playDefault the match from this pointDCR 6.4.3

11. Protests • Coaches have the right to protest any interpretation or application of the rules • Coaches may not protest judgment calls • If a protest is properly filed, play must be suspended until the issue is resolved Protest Resolution • Officiating Coach and Playing Coaches consult DCR for rule • Site/Tournament Protest Committee • WeR1 cadre if present • Contact On-Call Official

12. WeR1 Cadre • Part of the HOA Officials Commission • HOA selected officials • Serve as junior officials mentors • Provide guidance in proper officiating techniques for both referees and scorers • Coaches need to allow WeR1 cadre members to instruct both coaches and players • Act as member of Protest Committee if requested

13. Other Resources • VRT (Online volleyball referee training) https://www.volleyballreftraining.com • HOA web site http://www.hoavb.org • HOA Officials Chair (Ric Washburn) ha.officials.chair@hoavb.org • Questions about uniforms • Questions about officiating • Unusual issues or circumstances • OUTSTANDING Officials (SNAPS & KUDOS)Jr Player Officials or Officiating Teams

14. Junior First Referee Evaluation • Pre-match Duties • Appearance & Attitude • Teamwork • Judgment/Focus/Awareness • Techniques & Mechanics • Ball Handling • Play at the Net

15. Junior Second Referee Evaluation • Pre-match Duties • Appearance & Attitude • Teamwork • Judgment/Focus/Awareness • Techniques & Mechanics • Play at the Net

16. Junior Scorer Evaluation • Pre-match/Pre-set Duties • Appearance & Attitude • Teamwork • Focus and Awareness • Scoring the Set • End of Set • End of Match

17. QuestionsOpen Discussion