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COMMISSIONER CRANSWICK | GAME OFFICIALS

The Arizona Region of USA Volleyball is excited to announce an uptick in game officials signing on for the new season.

Thanks to nationwide efforts by USA Volleyball and the USAV Regions, more volleyball enthusiasts are discovering the benefits of becoming referees — and it’s making a difference right here in Arizona.

️ AZ Region Commissioner Harold Cranswick sat down with our #AZVolleyballMom to talk about this exciting momentum, and we also hear directly from officials Jim Feickert and Sevy Malcolm about what it means to be part of this growing community.

BE A REFEREE - ARIZONA REGION OF USA VOLLEYBALL

The Arizona Region of USA Volleyball is grateful for all of the officials who help us run well-organized tournaments.

Please contact us with any questions about becoming an official!


N, P, P Official

New, Probationary and Provisional rated Officials

Regional Official

Regional rated Officials

JrN, N Official

Jr National and National rated Officials

Junior Officials

Junior Officials in the AZ Region JODP

AZ Region Junior Offical Italya Carter

AZ Region Junior Official Italya Carter

Brenden Matteson - AZ Region Junior Official

AZ Region Junior Official Brenden Matteson

AZ JUNIOR OFFICIAL KYLA CHAVEZ

AZ REGION JUNIOR OFFICIAL KYLA CHAVEZ

OFFICIALS SHORTAGE

Gene Steratore - 15 Year NFL Official

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It has been a rough start to the Boys tournament season in regards to officials. There were about half of the officials at the General Assembly and Officials Division Meeting as a normal year. COVID is also still an issue for some.
 
Please let your coaches know that they could possibly be the R1 during the team ref assignment at any of our events. It is better to know it upfront than to arrive and be told. So far we have not been notified of the shortage until Friday nights.
 
Please also encourage your coaches to be appreciative when they have a paid R1 on their court - even if they are not the highest level official. Keep the complaining to a minimum so that they will come back.
 
We are crediting each team $24 per match in which they have to provide the R1 during their ref assignment. If the person that takes the stand is a certified R1 official, we will pay them their regular match pay in Arbiter when the other officials get paid. If they are not in Arbiter, we will credit the club.


USA Volleyball referees will award #refvolleyball pins to athletes who demonstrate these qualities and show excellent potential for becoming a referee. Click to find out more!


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