Transferring from another volleyball association

Transfer from Another NFHS Organization

Officials who currently have a certification from another NFHS (National Federation High School) Volleyball Organization must complete the following:

• Complete an Application
• Attend an Annual Rules Interpretation Meeting.
• Pass the Federation Volleyball exam with a score of 80% or better.
• Pay annual dues equal to the sum determined by the membership at the Annual Business Meeting.
• Pass a floor test.

Complete the Online Application

Transfer from Other Organizations

Officials who currently have certifications from USAV, PAVO, or other Volleyball Organizations may be certified to officiate NHIAA volleyball matches within a year at the discretion of the apprentice chair. Candidates would need to complete and send an application and provide the following information:

• Organization for which the official holds a certification
• ​Level of certification (if applicable)
• Brief description of the official’s involvement in volleyball as a player, coach, and/or official.

Based on this information, the candidate would be required to do the following:

• Attend one of the regular rules interpretation clinic (held the first and third Sundays in August).
• Pass a closed book written exam, with a minimum score of 80%. The closed book test will be conducted at a date and time, as determined by the apprentice chairperson. Test will be supplied by the rules interpreter to the apprentice chair.
• Attend preseason jamborees held in late August, as directed by the apprentice chair.

The Apprentice Chair will then make a determination as to whether the candidate will become certified or be required to go through the Apprentice Program. 

Complete the Online Application