1. Welcome Introductions Administration Rule Changes Other things
2014 Eastern Officials Association Referee Clinic
Introductions
Administration
Rule Changes
Other things

2. Introductions EOA Secretary/Treasurer
Robert Turner
Volleyball Delegate to EOA Board of Directors
Chris Long
Volleyball Committee
Barb Besal Committee Chair
Chris Long Delegate
Bob Kyle Commissioner
Mark Graupmann Line Judge Certifications
Bob Roeser Mentor Program Chair
Ben Pancho
Kathy Shirey
Kelsey Seibert
John Swanberg
Other Board of Directors Members
-- Chris Miller President-elect Bob West Football Delegate
Scott Warren Softball Delegate Alan Shackley Swim & Dive Delegate

3. Administration Dues W-9 Independent Contractor Agreement
Code of Conduct
Registration
Clinic Schedule
Event Calendar
Arbiter
EOA Web Site
NASO & Referee Magazine

4. Dues
Next year’s dues now withheld from amounts paid through RefPay.

5. W-9 Form All agencies safeguard social security numbers
Available on EOA web site & Arbiter link
Resubmit when information (address) changes
Submit by fax or in pdf to Sec/Treasurer

6. VHSL Registration
Returning members need to verify information for accuracy and changes
I‘ll send out roster for you to verify

7. VHSL Registration Steps to complete registration
Registration form (VHSL ID number)
Fees
State Rules Clinic (On line)
Test (70%) (On line)

8. EOA Volleyball Clinic Schedule 2014

9. EOA Volleyball Clinic Schedule 2014

10. Date TBD Demonstration Match Actual players
Level 1 officials will officiate
Officials divided into small groups with facilitator for questions and comments.

11. Saturday Aug 16 or Aug 23 Scrimmages 9:00 AM
Tidewater Volleyball Center (4 or 5 courts)
For all new members; all level 4 & 5 officials; and others desiring observation
Most EOA raters will be there

12. Monday August 18
On court training (bring whistles, coin, cards, & equipment bag)
6:00 PM. Norfolk Academy
All members
Multiple station training, clinicians, and discussion
Pre-match duties & post-match procedures
Match interruptions and intervals
Signals & whistle
R1 stuff
R2 stuff
Equipment

13. Scorekeeping Clinics All members must attend one session
Unless excused by rating chair based on demonstrated performance at scrimmage(s)
New members attend Jul 31 session & one other session
Others may attend for additional training

14. In Season Meetings 6:00 PM Sep 14 & Oct 12 1st Colonial HS (probably)
Review situations and progress of season
Discussion of one topic identified by members (e.g., handling coaches, administering sanctions, bench control)
View as continuing training or professional development
Identify requested topics for discussion to Barb Besal

15. Arbiter
Please keep contact information and close out dates current
Links may not be working currently

16. This is the Arbiter main page you get when you go to the URL www
This is the Arbiter main page you get when you go to the URL

17. This is your START PAGE for the account you want to look at
This is your START PAGE for the account you want to look at. Notice the check box next to “Ready To Be Assigned”. This must be checked in order to receive assignments.

24. This is the Master Schedule for volleyball
This is the Master Schedule for volleyball. It shows all matches that are in the system. You can use it to see what our busiest days are. New officials can use it to find matches to go and observe.

27. This report will give you a listing of the blocks and assignments you have for each account for each day of the period you have indicated. This report will tell you if you have double blocks for certain dates so you can go back to the availability page and make corrections.

42. Arbiter Important Information
Make contact numbers available to partners
Keep availability up to date
De-conflict with other sport assigners
Accept assignments quickly when given
Other assignments will come after initial shot
Check site often for new assignments
I’ll use Announcements for important information
If you forget password, the system can help

43. EOA Web Site Upgrade and update always in progress
Please provide input on what you want on site for volleyball
Clinic presentations on web site by Sep 1.
Score sheet; Libero tracking sheet; Line-up sheet. All revised. On line soon. Links from Arbiter when on line.

44. Referee Training Web Site
Training site for officials maintained by USA Volleyball
Contains videos and training modules
Contains Blog
Great training and professional development site
Some rule & mechanic differences
View without receiving credit

45. NASO & Referee Magazine
Advantages of NASO membership
Great articles in Referee Magazine
$3 million in liability insurance
18 reasons to join NASO

46. 18 Reasons to Join NASO General Liability Insurance Protection
Member Information & Consultation Program
$50,000 Game Call & Assignor’s Coverage
Death Benefit Coverage
Assault Protection Program
Optional Game Fee Loss Insurance
Referee Magazine
“It’s Official” Newsletter
NASO LockerRoom e-Newsletter

47. 18 Reasons to Join NASO (cont)
Annual Sport Quizzes
Advocate on Critical Officiating Issues
Discount to Annual Convention
Major Buying Discounts
Savings on Personal Services
Relocation Referral Services
Personalized Membership Card
Marriott Athletic VIP Card
NASO Membership is tax deductible

48. Rule Changes

49. Rule Changes 2013 Signal sequence changed.
Eliminate sending teams to end lines between sets prior to changing sides.
Towel tucked in shorts treated as equipment.
Deciding set protocol.
R1 no longer verifies scoresheet.
Technology on the bench.
Special injury time out.
Libero tracker advises R2 at start of T.O.

50. Points of Emphasis 2013
Expectations of Properly Trained Assistant Officials
Legal and Properly Worn Player Uniforms, Equipment, and Accessories
Mastering Officials Mechanics

51. Rule Changes 2014 R2 responsible for own antenna faults
Ball crossing outside on R2 side
Nothing new since this is our mechanic
In Preseason Guide, strike fourth line Play 1
Shortened time-outs
If both teams ready to play prior to 60 seconds, end time out with whistle. No longer use any signal to direct teams back to court.
Ensure clock is stopped

52. Rule Changes 2014 (cont.) Line Judge Optional Position
R1 can direct LJ to move to end line extended position to better view potential foot faults
Nothing really new, since this is our mechanic
Mascot & School Name on Sleeve of Solid Color Jersey
Restricted to 4” x 4” or 3” x 5” logo on sleeve

53. Points of Emphasis 2014 Informational Signals from R2 to R1
R2 offers assistance or opinion. R1 considers that information to make ruling.
Illegal Hit / Ball Handling Faults
Four hits
Possible Back Row Player Fault

54. Points of Emphasis 2014 (cont.)
Court Boundary Lines
Recommended single color, continuous line contrasting to floor color
May use different color for contrast
Center line MAY be shadow-bordered to preserve painted logo
Hand Signals
Player Numbers -- Ready to Play
Set / Match Point
Eliminate all references in Preseason Guide to identifying position of setter prior to serve

55. Editorial Changes 2014 5-2-1b. 9-2-3c. 10-2-5a.
When R2 whistles fault, R1 only indicates result of play followed by player at fault (if necessary) without repeating fault 
9-2-3c.
After coin toss for deciding set, R2 indicates what teams do to R1.
R1 blows whistle & directs teams
10-2-5a.
Subs reported during time outs by someone

56. Other Things Pay Customers Uniforms Fines Notify Partners Busy Days
Annual Meeting
Scrimmages
Rating Opportunities
Test

57. Pay Most schools pre-pay. Some mail checks.
May be required to fill out form
Require SSN
Print legibly and clearly
If they have a form – just fill it out!!
Ask before match if they have form if not pre-pay
Advise commissioner if problem; You should call the school if problem getting paid.
I’ll distribute pay schedule before season.
I’ll provide list of pre-pay customers.
RefPay

58. RefPay Used for all pre-pay customers.
Number continues to increase
Paysheets transferred from EOA to RefPay every two weeks on a Monday
New folks will need to establish RefPay account.
No charge to do EFT transactions to bank
Additional payments incur a fee
Go to for information

59. Our Customers Public High Schools (6A, 5A, 4A) in 6 Conferences
VA Beach (11 schools)
Norfolk (5 schools)
Portsmouth (3 schools)
Chesapeake (7 schools)
Suffolk (3 schools)
TCIS (9 of 10 schools)
Metro Conference (9 schools)
Conference 33 (Windsor only)
ODACS Conference (3 schools)(1 referee)
Hampton Roads Ath Conf (9 schools)(1 or 2 referees)
PIAL (4 schools) (Peninsula) (1 referee)
ETIS (League of MS)(4 schools)(1 referee)
Independent Schools (3 Schools)(1 or 2 referees)

60. More Customers Middle Schools Adult Recreation, City of VA Beach
Norfolk (7)
Chesapeake (10)
Portsmouth (3)
Adult Recreation, City of VA Beach
Youth Recreation, City of VA Beach
Endless Summer Tournament (Sep 6 & 13)
Other pop-ups

61. Beach District Conference 1, Region 6A South
Bayside HS
Cox HS
First Colonial HS
Landstown HS
Ocean Lakes HS
Tallwood HS
Granby HS
Conference 9, Region 5A South
Green Run HS
Kellam HS
Kempsville HS
Princess Anne HS
Salem HS
Maury HS
Norview HS

62. Southeastern District
Conference 2, Region 6A South
Grassfield HS
Oscar Smith HS
Western Branch HS
Bethel HS
Kecoughtan HS
Woodside HS
Conference 10, Region 5A South
Great Bridge HS
Hickory HS
Indian River HS
Gloucester HS
Hampton HS
Menchville HS
Warwick HS
Conference 17, Region 4A South
Deep Creek HS
Churchland HS
Lake Taylor HS
IC Norcom HS
BT Washington HS
Wilson HS
Conference 18, Region 4A South
Kings Fork HS
Lakeland HS
Nansemond River HS
Denbigh HS
Heritage HS
Phoebus HS

63. Eastern District Conference 1, Region 6A South
Granby HS
Bayside HS
Cox HS
First Colonial HS
Landstown HS
Ocean Lakes HS
Tallwood HS
Conference 9, Region 5A South
Maury HS
Norview HS
Green Run HS
Kellam HS
Kempsville HS
Princess Anne HS
Salem HS
Conference 17, Region 4A South
Churchland HS
Lake Taylor HS
IC Norcom HS
BT Washington HS
Wilson HS
Deep Creek HS

64. Uniforms All white collared polo shirt with Certified Official logo
VHSL shirt (attached)
All black slacks (w/ or w/o belt loops)
Polyester or twill (to keep crease)
No Dockers or cotton that fades
Black socks
All black shoes
Black belt (plain) (must wear if belt loops)
EOA patch (on Velcro or magnet on right side)
White whistle & lanyard or black whistle & lanyard

65. VHSL Volleyball Shirt Cliff Keen dealer in Charlottesville
MXS loose gear fabric
Required in
Cost is $45.99
< 3 weeks for delivery
We’ll use different vendor.
Provide name & size
Cost deducted from pay

66. Optional Equipment Red & black pens
Score sheets, Libero Tracking Sheets, Line-up sheets
Mints
Extra whistle(s)
Stand straps
Athletic tape
Flags

67. Fines Fine schedule sheet. I’ll email.
Special emphasis on timeliness and partner communication prior to match
Approved by Board of Directors
Forgiveness is NOT easier to obtain than permission in the world of sports assigning
Accept assignments quickly.
Don’t decline
Keep me informed
Be honest

68. Contact Partners Latest is 24 hours before assignment
48 hours is better
A week prior is too much in advance because too much can change
Always notify your partner if you get a late assignment or changed assignment
Keep partner informed if you’re running late (roster & cell phone)
I am neither MapQuest nor 411. I charge $50.00 for each request.

69. Busy Days and Assignments
Will make assignments based on availability and ability
Busiest days are Tuesdays and Thursdays
Next busiest day order is Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Friday.
Will try hard to cross level number of assignments, and will listen to your desires
If complaint, contact me or your delegate

70. Awards Banquet September 6 Greenbrier Country Club Dinner 6:00 PM
Free to members
Menu TBD
Guests allowed with charge
Invitation by Event in Arbiter
RSVP by accepting Event assignment
Charge for accepting & not showing up
Awards for all sports

71. Scrimmages Will review at clinics
Chance to be seen, learn, and get ready for season
Will use self assign after August 8
Busy days TBD

72. Rating Opportunities Tammy Elliott is Ratings Chair
Will discuss at later clinic
Rating tournaments possible

73. NFHS Test Test done on line Test period is TBD
Questions rolled every test
Use your VHSL ID for log in
Don’t have to complete in one session
70% to be certified for varsity scholastic volleyball and to be registered (insured).
80% to be considered for post season
Do it early. May take it twice if score below 80%.
Send me your score by when you have completed the test.
Keep screen shot of results

74. State Rules Clinic Complete on line Period is TBD
Use your VHSL ID to log on
Inform me by when you have completed the clinic
Keep screen shot of results

75. Volleyball Committee Chair

76. Volleyball Delegate

77. QUESTIONS ????