Update for the 2023-2024 Season
How to Become an NHVOA Volleyball Official

Apprentice Program

​​The goal of the NHVOA Apprentice Program is to prepare officials to become certified to officiate NHIAA matches using National Federation High School Volleyball Rules and NHIAA officiating protocols. 

Generally, candidates go through a two-year process to become certified. Candidates with previous volleyball and officiating experience may take one year or less to become certified at the discretion of the NHVOA Apprentice Chairperson.

The NHVOA Assignor will assign apprentices to sub-varsity matches (freshmen and middle school) to officials who are enrolled in the apprentice program.

Officials who successfully pass the apprentice program are placed on probationary status for one year. An official’s rating and probationary status will be reviewed and may be adjusted at the end of each season.
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Complete the Online Application

Enrollment process

• Complete the online application form
• Pay the NHVOA $50 for the RefRep Fee Rules Course
  This fee will be refunded once an official is patched
  PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO NHVOA. Dues should be sent to:
       Donna Martineau
       23 Crosswind Ln.
       Rochester, NH   03867
• Attend officiating clinics/meetings in July and August
• Enroll with the NHIAA, $65 fee. Download the directions on how to enroll with the NHIAA.
• ​Attend required jamborees and meetings

equipment list

Apprentices will receive the following referee tools:

• Black Fox40 Whistle.
• Net measuring device.
• Red and Yellow Sanction Cards.
• Lineup card(s).
  
  

Once patched, officials will receive the following:

• Flipping coin.
• Small bag to hold officiating tools.

​You will need the following items in order to officiate

• Black slacks.
• Black leather belt. 
• Solid black athletic shoes.
• White polo shirt for sub-varsity matches.
• Black socks.
• Referee tools: A watch, ball gauge, air pump, pencil.