Nebraska Nostradamus wrote:

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wouldnt you think USA would have a little influence over their "highly" rated officials. I guess my point is couldnt they threatent to take away status of anyone going to a non-USA event if they do run short? Not saying they would, just a question?

As long as the officials are meeting the requirements set forth for their rating, it would be a bad idea for USAV to do this...

1. After certification by the National Commission for Evaluation and Development, a USA Volleyball Junior National referee will be entitled to wear the official USA Volleyball Junior National referee patch while officiating at USA Volleyball-sanctioned events.

2. A USA Volleyball Junior National referee is authorized to officiate all USA Volleyball-sanctioned competition within any of the USA Volleyball regions, including Junior Olympic Volleyball competition, and is qualified to officiate at the USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships. Junior National referees may also be requested to officiate at the USA Volleyball Adult Open Championships, as determined by the needs of the tournament and the Officials Division.

3. Certification as a USA Volleyball Junior National referee is valid for a period of four (4) years. To maintain certification, the referee must:

a. Officiate at the USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships in at least two different years during each four-year certification period.

b. Officiate at a USA Volleyball Junior Qualifying Tournament, the Starlings Tournament, the NIRSA Club Championships, the USA Girls Invitational, a USA Volleyball Junior Boys bid event, or the USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships during one of the remaining two years of the four-year period.

c. Submit to re-evaluation by the National Commission for Evaluation and Development at any time while officiating at a USAV sanctioned event.

d. Each year, score a minimum of 90% on Form A or B of the current USA Volleyball rules examination for referees, using the closed-book method. USAV Junior National referees must submit a copy of their answer sheet or have their results sent electronically (if the test was taken on-line) by February 15 to the Assistant Vice President, National Referee Commission.

e. Register annually as a member of a USA Volleyball region and remain an active referee in good standing with his/her RVA.

f. Remit annual dues as levied by the Officials Division of USA Volleyball by the date established by the Division. Details about the fee can be obtained at www.usavolleyball.org/officials.

4. A USA Volleyball Junior National referee may be absent from all national and zonal competition one year out of each four-year certification period.

1. After certification by the National Commission for Evaluation and Development, a USA Volleyball National referee will be entitled to wear the official USA Volleyball National referee patch while officiating at USA Volleyball-sanctioned events.

2. A USA Volleyball National referee is authorized to officiate all USA Volleyball-sanctioned competition, and is qualified to officiate at the USA Volleyball Adult Open Championships.

3. Certification as a USA Volleyball National referee is valid for a period of three (3) years. To maintain certification, the referee must:

a. Officiate at the USA Volleyball Adult Open Championships in at least one year during the three-year certification period.

b. Officiate at a USA Volleyball Junior Qualifying Tournament, the Starlings Tournament, the NIRSA Club Championships, the USA Volleyball Girls Invitational, a USA Volleyball Junior boys bid event, the USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships, or the USA Volleyball Adult Open Championships once during one of the remaining two years of the three-year period.

c. Submit to re-evaluation by the National Commission for Evaluation and Development at any time while officiating at a USAV sanctioned event.

d. Each year, successfully complete Form A or B of the approved USA Volleyball rules examinations for referees, obtaining a minimum score of 90%, using the closed-book method. USAV National referees must submit a copy of their answer sheet or have their results sent electronically (if he/she took the test on-line) by February 15 to the Assistant Vice President, National Referee Commission.

e. Register annually with USA Volleyball and remain an active referee in good standing with his/her RVA.

f. Remit annual fees as levied by the Officials Division of USA Volleyball by the date established by that Division. Details about the fee can be obtained at www.usavolleyball.org/officials.

4. A USA Volleyball National referee may be absent from all national and zonal competition one year out of each three-year certification period.