North Bay Volleyball Officials Association

Introduction

Welcome to the 2008/2009 season of Volleyball and officiating for the North Bay Volleyball Officials Association (NBVOA).

This handbook is presented by the NBVOA and contains NBVOA policies, Federation rule changes, mechanics, and other useful information for officials. The content is based upon information obtained from NBVA board members, coaches and other related sources.

Hope you have a good season, and remember, EVERY match is important to the players and coaches, so work hard for them!

Mission Statement

NBVOA exists to provide quality and professional volleyball officials to high schools to ensure volleyball matches are played fairly in accordance with the intent and purpose of the rules.

Discrimination Policy

NBVOA is an Equal Opportunity Association that accepts officials without discrimination as to race, color, creed, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. However, volleyball officials must demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the application of the rules and must be physically and mentally capable to officiate assigned match.

Coordinator of Officials

The Coordinator of Officials is Gary Frieders and he can be reached at (707) 237-5250, fax (707) 237-6832, email nbvoa@sonic.net .

In the event that Gary is not at his number please leave your name and a number where you can be reached and he will return your call as soon as possible.

Scheduling

You will receive a preliminary schedule in early August for the first half of the season and a finalized schedule at or prior to the first meeting.

A second half schedule will be mailed to you in early September with a finalized schedule at or prior to the second meeting.

Make a copy of your schedule and keep it in your car. Check your schedule every Sunday evening for the upcoming week and call your partners.

Assignment Priorities

Assignment priorities will be based on a combination of the following criteria:

Ability;
Experience;
Evaluation;
Availability;
and
Tenure in NBVA.

Dues

Your Association dues are $35.00 for the season. Your dues pay for rulebooks, casebooks, NBVA handbooks and other operating expenses.

Agreement to Accept Matches

If you accept a match, work the match! If you must cancel a match contact Gary Frieders.

+Never, under any circumstances, switch a match you have accepted without first contacting Gary.

Contacting Partners

At least one day prior to your assigned game you are required to contact your partner to make sure:

You are going to the right place
Time of the game

You should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to game time and conduct a pre-game conference.

+If no phone contact is made at least the night prior to the match, both officials will be subject to a $5.00 fine.

Game Arrival Time

All officials must be at their assigned location at least 35 minutes before match time or you will be considered late.

If you cannot arrive 35 minutes before match time call your partner and advise him/her so he/she doesn’t worry and can get pre-match items ready.

Game Management

Upon arrival ask the home coach who the administrative representative is and introduce yourself to him/her.

+ If crowd control issues surface, send the teams to their benches and let the representative take charge of the situation. If at any time you feel your officiating crew or the participants are in jeopardy, suspend the match and ask for an escort to your car(s). Call Gary Frieders at (707) 237-5250 immediately.

Fees & Fines

A $5 fee will be assessed for a cancellation any time prior to 24 hours before game time.

A $10 fee will be assessed for a cancellation within 24 hours of game time.

A $5 fine will be assessed if officials do not make phone contact at least the night prior to the match.

A fine of the total match fee will be assessed for a no-show.

50% of this fine will be paid to the official who works the match(es) alone. If there was no phone contact at least the night before the match, the official working alone will only receive the match fee.

Fines will be assessed for showing up late, being out of uniform, and for conduct unbecoming an official. The amount of these fines will depend on the frequency and severity of the violation.

All the above fees and fines will be assessed automatically and deducted from your paycheck.

+You have the right to appeal all fines, either by writing your appeal to the Chairman of the Appeals Committee at the Association’s address or presenting your appeal in person in front of the Appeals Committee.

Match Fees for 2008/2009

Level	Type of Match	Fee paid to each official
Varsity and Junior Varsity	3 out of 5 2 out of 3	$90.00

Varsity only	3 out of 5	$63.00

JV only	3 out of 5	$61.00
JV only	2 out of 3	$53.00

Adult Linesperson	If requested by home school	$37.00

Frosh Matches
Varsity Junior Varsity, and Frosh	3 out of 5 2 out of 3 2 out of 3	$127.00

Junior Varsity and Frosh	3 out of 5 2 out of 3	$82.00

Frosh only	3 out of 5	$59.00
Frosh only	2 out of 3	$53.00

Tournament Fees per Match (All Levels)
Per Match	2 out of 3	$31.00

League Playoffs
Officials	3 out of 5	$68.00
Linesperson	3 out of 5	$37.00

Other Items
Cancellation of Match(es) Before Scheduled Date		$15.00
After 9:00am Day of Cancellation Fee		50% of total fee paid to each official.

Milesage	Paid to officials crossing a county line, Home to School	$10.00; $15.00 to PUC.

Getting Paid

You will be paid every two weeks directly from the association. It will include matches from Monday thru the second Saturday. Checks will be mailed or available for pickup Sunday.

See the scheduled paydays noted in the calendar in the back of this handbook.

Attached to your check will be an itemized accounting of your work in the pay period. Please check this accounting against your records for possible errors.

+As required by law, Form #1099 will be submitted for all officials earning $600.00 or more during the calendar year.

Required Uniform

NBVOA takes a professional approach to officiating. The way an official looks is the first thing coaches, players, and fans observe when you enter the gym.

Get a proper fitting uniform and keep it pressed and cleaned.

Look Professional — Look the Part!

The proper uniform is:

White shoes and white socks,
Navy blue pants (no Levi's),
White polo shirt with pocket,
Black whistle with black lanyard,
Red & yellow conduct cards,
Pencil and 3x5 index cards to keep track of lineups,
NBVOA Jacket.