1. Day Officials Clinic

2. WeR1 Goals
WeR1 Cadre
Provide on-site training and feedback to individuals and teams on their officiating duties during the volleyball matches
Provide Rule interpretations for the host and/or participating teams
Report to the region office all tournament management issues

3. Arrive at Site
Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the tournament (Typically 7:30 AM at the first site if you are covering multiple sites)
Wear your WeR1 Shirt and Credentials (set the example for everyone)
Introduce yourself to the tournament director
Observe the check in procedure, keep in mind that this is a very busy time for the Tournament Director:
All teams need to verify, update, and sign roster before they start play
All Coaches need to show their credentials and ID's
Day credentials for non-region coaches are supplied after verification of membership and IMPACT/CAP certification by the tournament director
Tournament directors need to report ALL names of HOA coaches who do not have their credentials, but are registered and IMPACT certified to HOA Office ??? Roster???

4. Credentials
Credentials must be visibly worn during the match to identify approved coaches. No other Adults can be on the bench.
Parent Members - Cannot be on the bench during the match. They can assist with shagging balls and/or at the scorer's table. They must wear their credentials when they are performing either role.
Coaches who cannot show a membership card or proof of IMPACT/CAP CANNOT coach, NO EXCEPTIONS!
COLOR holographic stickers are for the season (Holographic stickers from prior seasons are not valid!)

6. Junior Assistants A Junior Assistant:
May sit on the bench with a younger team to assist the Head Coach;
Must be written in on the roster;
Must visibly wear credentials to sit on the team bench.
A Junior Assistant :
CANNOT be the Head/Assistant Coach for a team
CANNOT replace an adult coach
CANNOT be the R1 for a 14 and Under team

7. Tournament Site Check on the following and report on your form:
LIABILITY ISSUES Playing Surface (1.2.1), Net system (2.5), Referee Stand, and Padding (2.6)
If not in accordance with the rules and cannot be corrected
Inform Tournament Director that this tournament is no longer sanctioned by the Region.
Leave the facility immediately.
Report this issue IMMEDIATELY using and call (The Region Office [leave message] and On-Call Official )
Facility Requirements
Adequate parking
Adequate bathrooms
Sufficient audience space
For 10, 11 and 12 Select (Silver) & Combined (Open) tournaments only
Step-In Service Lines (2m (6'6") inside baseline)

8. Tournament Site Check on the following and report on your form:
Correct net heights for all age divisions:
1.98m (6'6") – Girls 10 and Under;
2.13m (7'0") – Girls 12 and Under; Boys 12 and Under;
2.24m (7'4 1/8") – Girls 13 and Above; Boys 13/14 and Under;
2.43m (7'11 5/8") – Boys 15 and Above;
Correct ball for age divisions
Center line and attack line (3 meter) lines
Correct paperwork on the tables Current scoresheets, lineup sheets and Libero tracking sheets

9. Tournament Formats
Verify an HOA approved tournament format is used. Check with the tournament director. Approved formats are in Appendix A of the Tournament Director Manual. This can be found on the HOA website. HOAVB.org - General Info - Resources.

10. Region rules
In Combined and Select tournaments Not in Premier tournaments Teams may play with 5 players (Ghost player – 3 front row/2 backrow players) Automatic Loss of Rally when Ghost rotates into service position
Boys teams can play in their age group in up to U14. Report back if a boys teams seems to be too strong to play in the girls division.
Boys can play on girls teams up to U14 on Select level teams.
For Combined and Select Events Uniforms must be similar not identical

11. Uniform Issues
Uniforms Issues Should Be Addressed Before The Start Of Play
Identical Uniforms (Premier) or Similar Uniforms (Select/Combined)
No numbers (Will not be permitted to Play)
Numbers 0 and 00 are illegal
Numbers not permanently attached
Numbers need to be centered  on back and chest, permanently attached and clearly visible. Front numbers should be centered "on the chest" – over the ribcage (not the stomach)
Libero uniform issues
Marginal Number placement, contrast of number, and contrast of Libero Jersey For Marginal Issues, address it with the coach and let them know that they may have issues with paid officials at Region Events, National Qualifiers, and National Championships and should contact the HOA office. Then let them play.
Check if the tournament director is addressing issues. If not, step in and make the tournament director enforce these rule.

12. Illegal Uniforms Illegal Uniforms
Uniforms without Numbers are Not Permitted to Play
Give Coach 3 options
Fix the issue
Do not play using the illegal uniform
Take a 5 point penalty in each set with an illegal uniform
Inform Tournament Director and Make Sure Penalty is Applied Throughout the Day
Give Coach the Illegal Uniform Letter from the Officials Chair (PRE-PRINTED)
Available on HOA Website, Academy Course Materials, or HOA Office
Include Information on the WeR1 report
Include Issue, Club Name, Team, Age, and if available Coach's Name

13. Illegal Uniforms On The Court
If you see a team playing with an illegal uniform
DO NOT STOP PLAY. ALLOW THIS SET TO FINISH
Inform tournament director and point out the illegal uniform.
Before the next set, the tournament director must address the issue with the coach.
Coach will have the options listed on previous slide from this point forward.

14. Observing Teams/Matches
Walk around and observe all courts
Officiating
Younger teams (14 and younger), Coach is 1st Referee NO EXCEPTION!!!
15 over, Coach has to be R1, R2, or scorer
Warm-Up Periods
Starts as soon as teams have shaken hands (Is the tournament director on top of this or are things running long?)
All warm-ups are NO EXCEPTION!!!

15. Emphasize: Scoring Make sure that you Remind Players
Pay close attention to the scoring modules.
Are comfortable helping with scoring problems.
Have the example scoring sheet to share with the scorers.
Remind Players
NO PHONES/Electronic Devices at the Scoring Table
NO EATING During the Game
Keep the table and benches clean
Make sure the scores are correct and the correct team is recorded winning the match

16. WeR1 Support Duties
Answer questions about rules for parents and coaches
Help teams identify the warm up area and assist with Coaches that are standing too close to the court during play and players that are standing in front of the bench instead of at the end of bench.
Walk The Courts And Address Issues
If it appears that a team official is having a difficult time either officiating and/or scoring Go to the court and assist as needed.
Do not interrupt the match Wait for an appropriate time to assist.
If a team continues to having difficulty with officiating and/or scoring.
Include this in the WeR1 report.
Be Specific – Name of Club, Team, Age Group
If Available – Officiating Player's name and/or Coach's name

17. Behavioral Issues PARTICIPANT PROTECTION IS OUR FIRST CONCERN
If Behavioral Issues from participants and/or spectators reach the sanctioning level. WeR1 cadre members are empowered to IMMEDIATELY apply any and all appropriate Sanctions.
Enforce HOA Fan Behavior Policy
Enforce Appropriate Match Sanctions
Expulsions / Disqualifications and Fan Behavior Issues must be reported on the WeR1 Form
Name of Offending Club, Team, Age Group
If Available, Offending Participant's name

18. Protest and other Officiating issues
If a protest occurs while you are there, act as the head official and handle the protest. Report if the tournament director handles the Protest procedure correctly or not.
Protest Official on Call ( ) if you are not sure of a rule interpretation
Make sure that Rulebooks (Domestic Competition Regulations) are available at the tournament site.
Tournament Director/Site Manager can NOT be coaching
Conflict of interest
Not available when problems occur
Report if this is occurring in your report

19. Wrap up
Stay at the site until at least the first round of play-offs, but do not leave before 3 pm unless you are scheduled to visit multiple sites.
If you are scheduled to work more than one site, stay at a minimum of 3 hours at the first site. Spent your time at the site with the teams. We are there to help them improve and want to stay in involved.
Make sure the tournament director verifies the times you arrived and leave and signs the form before you depart.
Submit the form to HOA by Tuesday 9am following the tournament.