PAVO Referee and Line Judge Training Camps Program
Thank you to the 2024 campers, staff, and hosts for another amazing season of camps!
Purpose: To provide referees and line judges with on-court officiating opportunities in a low-pressure atmosphere that allows for expert instruction and growth feedback from the nation’s top-level officials. Participants should be challenged to learn and develop new officiating skills and a better appreciation of the intricacies of volleyball officiating.
Since 2002, PAVO has been offering officials' training camps. Geographic diversity and competitive variation are important components to the decision-making process. Camps are held each Spring in a variety of tournament settings--women's collegiate play, men's and women's collegiate club, and juniors. By design, we strive to appeal to officials of all skill levels by offering on-court training opportunities that may expose the camp participant a higher level of play than they have previously experienced.
Online registration through the PAVO E-Store is mandatory for all camps.
Selecting the Camp That's Right for You!
The camp experience offers the following:
- A chance to officiate with officials from other areas of the country
- Evaluations without the intensity of a rating session
- Feedback from seasoned evaluators
- An atmosphere conducive to learning and fun
At most camps, the camper will be recorded (with audio-feedback) during their on-court experiences. After completing the camp, campers will receive a USB drive with their matches. Those wishing to have their summarized evaluation information sent to conference coordinators and assignors have that option as well.
REFEREES can choose from three different levels of camp so that skill level can be appropriately matched with the skill level of the tournament participants. All levels of referee camps include multiple opportunities to work as both first referee and second referee as well as a pre-tournament meeting and a specialized classroom and on-court training session the evening before the tournament.*
LINE JUDGE camps offer opportunities to develop and enhance skills while working a high level of competition. All line judge camps include a pre-tournament meeting and specialized classroom session the evening before the tournament.*
*Campers should plan to arrive at the site no earlier than 4:00 PM on the first day. Departures should be planned for no earlier than 8:00 PM on the day of the tournament.
2024 PAVO Camps
Space is very limited and is filled quickly in all camps.
| March 23-24 |
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
|
Collegiate Referee Camp |
CLOSED |
| March 23-24 |
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA |
Line Judge Training Camp |
CLOSED |
| March 23-24 |
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC |
Collegiate Referee Camp |
CLOSED |
| March 29-30 |
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA
|
Advanced Referee Camp |
CLOSED |
| March 29-30 |
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA
|
Line Judge Training Camp |
CLOSED |
| April 5-6 |
Team Pineapple Club
Angola, IN |
Advanced Referee Camp |
CLOSED |
| April 5-6 |
UC San Diego
San Diego, CA |
DEI Referee & Line Judge Camp |
Invitation Only |
| April 5-6 |
Houston FAST Complex
Houston, TX |
Referee Camp |
CLOSED |
| April 5-6 |
Triangle Volleyball Club
Morrisville, NC |
Collegiate Referee Camp |
CLOSED |
| April 12-13 |
KIVA Facility
Louisville, KY |
DEI Referee & Line Judge Camp |
Invitation Only |
| April 12-13 |
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA |
Collegiate Referee Camp |
CLOSED |
| April 19-20 |
Battle of Lake Erie
Sandusky, OH |
Referee Camp |
CLOSED |
| May 3-4 |
Sacramento State Univ
Sacramento, CA |
Collegiate Referee Camp |
CLOSED |
| May 3-4 |
Sacramento State Univ
Sacramento, CA |
Line Judge Camp |
CLOSED |
Please direct website-related questions (registration process, etc.) to PAVOhelp@gmail.com.
Advanced Referee Camps
Advanced Referee Camp Application Form
Advanced camps are highly competitive camps intended for the referee interested in breaking into the top tier conferences or to prepare officials pursuing a PAVO National rating. PAVO National referees may earn a point towards National renewal for successful performance at an Advanced Referee Camp. Video feedback with voice-over commentary is included. Each camper will receive the videos from their training on a USB drive. The registration fees for an Advanced Referee Training Camp is $325 for PAVO members and $350 for non-members.
Application and Payment Process: The completed application must be submitted online by the registration deadline.
Additionally, the full registration fee (see above) also must be paid online, via the PAVO E-Store, by the registration deadline.
Each Advanced Referee Camp applicant will be notified of their acceptance status no later than one week after the registration deadline. If your application is NOT selected, PAVO will credit the full registration fee directly to the credit card used for payment.
2024 Advanced Referee Camps
March 29-30 - Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA. Application Window Closed.
PAVO returns to Georgia Tech to offer campers a top-level experience with teams from the ACC, ASUN, SEC, and Sun Belt Conference in attendance. This Advanced Referee Camp is intended for the referee interested in breaking into the top-tier conferences or to prepare those pursuing a PAVO National rating. All camp participants will receive video recorded feedback from our expert trainers after their matches with a copy of their videos provided on a portable, keepsake USB drive. ACC coordinator, Janis Matson, and Big XII coordinator, Anne Pufahl, will be present.
The Big South Qualifier (BSQ) will be held at the nearby Georgia World Congress Center. Campers who register for this camp and who commit to working a half day on Friday and a full day on Sunday will be offered free housing and compensation for working the event. For those applying: please note that you will be participating in our PAVO camp and reflect your availability (Friday AM and Sunday only) when registering for the tournament on SportWrench.
Camp applications will be accepted until March 4.
TENTATIVE STAFF: Janis Matson, Anne Pufahl, Wade DuBois, Christina Fiebich, Michael O'Connor
April 5-6 - Team Pineapple Club, Angola, IN. Application Window Closed.
Team Pineapple Club is a premier USA Volleyball club in Angola, Indiana that is hosting an elite, spring collegiate tournament with Division I teams from the Big 10, Big East, MAC, MVC, and Horizon League in attendance. This Advanced Referee Camp is intended for the referee interested in breaking into the top-tier conferences or to prepare those pursuing a PAVO National rating. All camp participants will receive video recorded feedback from our expert trainers after their matches with a copy of their videos provided on a portable, keepsake USB drive.
Camp applications will be accepted until March 8.
TENTATIVE STAFF: Robyn Courchane, Paula Martin, Michelle Prater, Mark Prater, Denise Penzkofer
Collegiate Referee Camps
These camps are intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of a referee already officiating at any division of women’s collegiate competition. Referees are filmed during play, and video feedback with a running commentary. Each camper will receive the videos from their training on a USB drive. Rosters are filled on a first-paid, first-accepted basis. Registration fee is $285 for PAVO members; $315 for non-members.
2024 Collegiate Referee Camps
March 23-24 - Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA. Registration Closed. Camp is full.
This Collegiate Referee Camp promises to offer a high-level of play and is designed for those collegiate referees who are wanting to take their officiating careers to the next level. Division I teams from the Patriot League, Big East, MAAC, Ivy League, and ASUN Conferences will be in attendance. Conference coordinator Steve Webster (Patriot/Ivy League/A10/America East) will be on staff. All camp participants will receive video recorded feedback from our expert trainers after their matches with a copy of their videos provided on a portable, keepsake USB drive.
TENTATIVE STAFF: Steve Webster, Robyn Courchane, Carla Bunner, Stacey Weitzel
March 23-24 - East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. Registration Closed. Camp is full.
This Collegiate Referee Camp promises to offer a high-level of play and is designed for those collegiate referees who are wanting to take their officiating careers to the next level. Division I and II teams from the AAC, Big South, CIAA, C-Carolinas, SoCon, and USA South Conferences will be in attendance. All camp participants will receive video recorded feedback from our expert trainers after their matches with a copy of their videos provided on a portable, keepsake USB drive.
TENTATIVE STAFF: Donna Carter, Daphne Nelson, Breanna Spain, Kim Wishum
April 5-6 - Triangle Volleyball Club, Morrisville, NC. Registration closed. Camp is full.
This Collegiate Referee Camp promises to offer a high level of play and is designed for those collegiate referees who are wanting to take their officiating careers to the next level. Division I teams from the A10, ACC, CAA, Big South, C-USA, and MEAC Conferences will be in attendance. All camp participants will receive video-recorded feedback from our expert trainers after their matches with a copy of their videos provided on a portable, keepsake USB drive. ACC conference coordinator, Janis Matson, will be present. If you would like to register for a spot on the waitlist, email: camp.director@pavo.org.
TENTATIVE STAFF: Carla Bunner, Donna Carter, Wayne Clark, Jeff McKinney, Janis Matson
April 12-13 - College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA. Registration closed. Camp is full.
This Collegiate Referee Camp promises to offer a high-level of play and is designed for those collegiate referees who are wanting to take their officiating careers to the next level. Division I teams from the ACC, NEC, Ivy League, and Patriot League will be in attendance. All camp participants will receive video recorded feedback from our expert trainers after their matches with a copy of their videos provided on a portable, keepsake USB drive. Division III National Coordinator, Denise Penzkofer, will be present. If you would like to register for a spot on the waitlist, email: camp.director@pavo.org.
TENTATIVE STAFF: Tim Harlow, Denise Penzkofer, Ed Tucholski, Tim Velozo
May 3-4 - Sacramento State University, Sacramento, CA. Registration closed. Camp is full.
PAVO is excited to offer a Collegiate Referee Camp on the West Coast that promises to stage a high-level of play and is designed for those collegiate referees who are wanting to take their officiating careers to the next level. Division I teams from the Big Sky Conference, etc. will be in attendance. All camp participants will receive video recorded feedback from our expert trainers after their matches with a copy of their videos provided on a portable, keepsake USB drive. Big Sky and Big West Conference Coordinator, Margie Ray, will be present. If you would like to register for a spot on the waitlist, email: camp.director@pavo.org.
TENTATIVE STAFF: Lena Gustafson, Brian Hemelgarn, Dan Houser, Margie Ray, Julie Voeck
Referee Training Camps
This level of camp is intended to provide educational and on-court experience for referees looking to build their foundation of officiating skills. Registration is on a first-paid, first-accepted basis. The fee is $195 for PAVO members and non-members.
2024 Referee Camp
April 5-6 - Houston FAST Complex, Houston, TX. Registration closed. Camp is full.
PAVO returns to this collegiate showcase tournament because of the exciting competition, generous host, and accessibility. This camp is intended to provide educational and on-court experience for referees looking to build their collegiate officiating skills and receive higher-level Division I experience in a low-stress environment. Division I teams from the AAC, Big XII, C-USA, SEC, Sunbelt, and WAC will be in attendance. Referees who register for this camp should feel comfortable working fast-paced collegiate volleyball. Campers will receive live, on-court training, as well as thorough post-match feedback from our expert trainers. If you would like to register for a spot on the waitlist, email: camp.director@pavo.org.
TENTATIVE STAFF: Mary Blalock, Dave Carson, Marcia Costley, Todd Karolczak
April 19-20 - Battle of Lake Erie, Sandusky, OH. Registration closed. Camp is full.
This tournament runs concurrently with an elite juniors tournament at the Cedar Point Sports Center in Sandusky, Ohio. Any camper who chooses to stay and officiate the tournament on Sunday, April 21, will be offered free housing for the weekend and will be compensated $35-$40 per match for their work on Sunday. For those applying: please note that you will be participating in our PAVO camp and reflect your availability (Sunday only) under "Event Conflicts" when registering for the tournament on AES (5th Annual Battle of Lake Erie). If you would like to register for this camp, please email: pavo@pavo.org.
TENTATIVE STAFF: Al Cleary, Mary Faragher, Brett Myres, Pati Rolf, Tim Velozo, Steve Webster
Line Judge Training Camps
PAVO’s Line Judge Training Camps coincide with referee training camps to provide opportunities for line judges to gain exposure and improve their skills working with a full crew in a competitive, but non-threatening, environment. Camps will include a post-match debriefing with trained observers, feedback from a seasoned line judge with postseason experience, and opportunities to practice using the most current NCAA rules and interpretations. These camps are designed for line judges interested in increasing their fundamental skills, working towards a National Line Judge certification, and/or earning post-season assignments. The camp fee is $150. Travel, lodging, and expenses are the responsibility of the camper.
2024 Line Judge Training Camps
March 23-24 - Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA. Registration closed. Camp is full.
In conjunction with our Collegiate Referee Camp, this tournament will provide opportunities to develop and enhance your line judge skills while working high-level competition. We are excited to offer a specialized classroom session and on-court expert instruction from our PAVO experts and line judge training staff.
TENTATIVE STAFF: Jason Marshall, Chad Oberholtzer
March 29-30 - Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA. Registration closed. Camp is full.
In conjunction with our Advanced Referee Camp, this tournament will provide opportunities to develop and enhance your line judge skills while working high-level competition. We are excited to offer a specialized classroom session and on-court expert instruction from our PAVO experts and line judge training staff. If you would like to register for a spot on the waitlist, email: camp.director@pavo.org.
TENTATIVE STAFF: Ken Corum, Christi Snellgrove, Doug Swensen
May 3-4 - Sacramento State University, Sacramento, CA. Registration closed. Camp is full.
In conjunction with our Collegiate Referee Camp, this tournament will provide opportunities to develop and enhance your line judge skills while working high-level competition. We are excited to offer a specialized classroom session and on-court expert instruction from our PAVO experts and line judge training staff. If you would like to register for a spot on the waitlist, email: camp.director@pavo.org.
TENTATIVE STAFF: Rachael Jensen, Neal Meredith, Doug Swensen, Donald Tarin
DEI Officials’ Training Camps (Currently Invitation Only)
PAVO has been conducting training camps for volleyball referees and line judges since 2002. PAVO has always been committed to forging stronger connections by bringing people, opinions, and ideas together. Similarly, promoting and practicing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is nothing new to PAVO. PAVO continues to actively address differences in the officiating culture created by social barriers and biases. PAVO’s DEI Officials' Training Camps are being incorporated as a complement to traditional training camp programming with content and leadership focused on recruiting, training, and promoting men and women from historically underrepresented or marginalized groups. In 2022, PAVO launched a multi-year camp endeavor in collaboration with conference coordinators to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in our sport’s officiating cadre. As the discussion surrounding the topic of DEI increases, PAVO will continue to build diversity, equity, and inclusion in volleyball officiating and training, and emphasize DEI as a core value, not just as a side project. By actively encouraging each individual or group to contribute and participate, inclusion creates a culture where everyone feels welcome and has opportunity. This open, accepting environment encourages and values individuality and treats everyone with respect in both words and behavior. PAVO receives recommendations from conference coordinators, PAVO Affiliated Board Chairs, and USAV referee chairs. If you would like more information about PAVO DEI Camps, please talk to your PAVO Affiliaited Board Chair, USAV referee chair, or one of your current conference coordinators.
Refund Policy
If you are unable to attend a camp for which you have registered, PAVO will attempt to fill that slot with a replacement camper. If another camper is found to fill that slot, your camp registration fee will be fully refunded. If PAVO is not able to find a replacement camper, you will receive a refund of 50% of the registration fee, and the other 50% may be applied toward a future camp (based on availability).
Camp Scholarships
PAVO Officials' Training Camps have been highly successful in helping develop the quantity and quality of the cadre of officials across the nation. In support of this cause are the availability of camp scholarships. These scholarship funds are awarded to deserving officials to help offset expenses associated with camp attendance - usually, the registration fee is covered in full. Completed applications for scholarships must be submitted no later than April 15.
Scholarship Application Process
Any PAVO member in good standing may apply for a camp scholarship. Electronic submission of application and recommendation forms can be completed by emailing Breanna Spain, PAVO Camp Director.
Direct technical/registration questions to PAVOhelp@gmail.com.
Direct program-related questions to Breanna Spain, PAVO Camp Director at camp.director@pavo.org.