Become a High School Volleyball Official
To become a high school volleyball official and a member of the Whistle While You Work LLC Metro Area Officials Assigner, you must:
- Register with the Minnesota State High School League (registration fee applies). Fee includes rule and case books, insurance, and other publications. Registration for returning officials must be done by July 1st, otherwise a $20.00 late fee is charged. The registration deadline does not apply for new officials. Make sure you do your background check.
- Annually attend one of the MSHSL-sponsored rule interpretation meetings or the online meeting, which are held prior to each sports season. More information can be found at the MSHSL Web site under Officials' Corner after July 1st.
- Score 80% or better on an open-book test in Volleyball.
- Apply for a membership to Whistle While You Work LLC Metro Area High School Volleyball Assigner (registration fee of $90.00/apply). Mail your checks to Sandy Doherty 1053 Dakota St. S, Shakopee, MN 55379. If you are new, contact Sandy at to start your Arbiter application.
- 1st through 3rd year officials MUST attend a rating tournament. Any official 4+ years must be rated at least every 2 years or at the discretion of the assigner. This training tournament is also open to any officials who want to get rated. You will be reviewed by an observer both as a Referee and an Umpire. Please wear your uniform to the tournament. Information can be found at the MSHSL Web site under Officials' Corner. Also, training tournaments are available through the WWYW Association. Tournament information will be posted in July.
- Attend an Association meeting which will be held in August, 1:00 p.m. at the VFW (100 Shady Oak Road) in Hopkins.
Forms
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