PAVO Basic Line Judge Training Clinics Program
Purpose: To provide line judges with on-court opportunities in a competitive setting that allows for feedback and constructive criticism. It is also an opportunity for participants to complete several of the requirements for Basic Line Judge certification. Participants should be challenged to learn and develop their line judging skills while gaining a better appreciation of the intricacies of volleyball officiating.
Since 2002, PAVO has been offering officials' training camps, and in 2016 began incorporating line judge training into the camps program. However, given the growing nationwide demand for trained and certified line judges at various levels, PAVO has made a commitment to expanding funding for programming efforts dedicated solely to line judge training, development, and certification. With a mission and focus much the same as PAVO Training Camps, PAVO Basic Line Judge Training Clinics will feature geographic diversity and competitive variation and will be held each Spring/Summer in a variety of tournament settings – women’s collegiate play, men's and women's collegiate club, and juniors. By design, PAVO programming strives to appeal to officials of all skill levels by offering on-court training opportunities that may expose the participant to a higher level of play than they have previously experienced.
Online registration through the PAVO E-Store is mandatory for all PAVO Basic Line Judge Training Clinics.
Is a PAVO Basic Line Judge Clinic Right for You?
The basic line judge clinic experience offers the following:
- A chance to officiate with officials from other areas of the country
- Evaluations leading to recommendation for PAVO Basic Line Judge certification
- Feedback from seasoned evaluators
- An atmosphere conducive to learning and growth
PAVO Basic Line Judge Clinic attendees will have the opportunity to complete the following requirements for basic line judge certification:
- Attend an annual line judge clinic, conducted by an approved PAVO instructor, where current-year materials developed by PAVO are used.
- Take the current-year written Line Judge Examination, corrected to 100%, and signed by an approved PAVO clinic instructor.
- Receive observation from at least two different individuals (approved PAVO clinic instructors) while line judging sets/matches that meet the minimum criteria for basic line judge certification.
BASIC LINE JUDGE TRAINING CLINICS offer opportunities to develop and enhance skills while working a high level of competition. All PAVO Basic Line Judge Training Clinics include:
- A combined pre-tournament meeting and specialized classroom session the evening before tournament competition.*
- On-court line judging opportunity accompanied by a post-match debriefing with trained observers, feedback from a seasoned line judge with postseason experience, and opportunities to practice using (in most instances) current NCAA rules and interpretations.
Registration
Online registration through the PAVO E-Store is mandatory for all PAVO Basic Line Judge Training Clinics.
PAVO’s Basic Line Judge Training Clinics coincide with events that provide opportunities for line judges to gain exposure and experience which can improve their skills while working with a full crew in a competitive, but non-threatening, environment. PAVO Basic Line Judge Training Clinics will include a post-match debriefing with trained observers, feedback from a seasoned line judge with postseason experience, and opportunities to practice using (in most instances) current NCAA rules and interpretations. These clinics are designed for line judges interested in increasing their fundamental skills, working towards a PAVO National Line Judge certification, and/or earning post-season assignments. The basic line judge clinic registration fee is $150. Travel, lodging, and expenses are the responsibility of the attendee.
2021 Basic Line Judge Training Clinics to be determined and announced at a later date.
Direct questions to Miki Kennedy, Member Services, PAVO Central Office at pavo@pavo.org or (855) 914-8225.
Direct technical questions to PAVOhelp@gmail.com.