Training Camps

PAVO Officials Training Program (OTP) Camps

Purpose: To offer on-court officiating opportunities, with constructive feedback from experienced officials, to the official who desires improvement of skills and career advancement.

The PAVO OTP has been offering training camps for several years throughout the country, in various venues. Camps are held in conjunction with both NCAA Division I spring tournaments, collegiate club and junior spring and summer events. Camps offer on-court training opportunities, and may provide an opportunity to officiate a higher level of play than the camper has previously experienced. Annual plans usually also include at least one "Advanced Collegiate Training Camp", which is intended for the experienced referee who is seeking the next level of skills and expertise. The Advanced Collegiate Training Camp application process is explained below.

Click here for more information on camp scholarships that are available. The camp experience offers the following:

A chance to officiate with officials from other areas of the country
Evaluations without the intensity of a rating session
Feedback from seasoned evaluators
An atmosphere conducive to learning and fun!

At most camps, the camper will be videotaped (with audio-feedback) during their on-court experiences. After completing the camp, campers have the option of having summarized evaluation information sent to conference coordinators and assignors across the country.

Take advantage of this opportunity as a camper or potential staff person. Email Miki: PAVO@pavo.org or 888/791-2074.

2013 Camps

· March 22-23 Marquette Univ.-Milwaukee, WI	Referee Training Camp
· March 22-23 Univ. of Central Florida-Orlando, FL	Advanced Collegiate Training Camp
· April 12-13 Michigan St-Lansing, MI-CANCELLED	Collegiate Referee Training Camp
· April 19-20 Univ. of MN-Minneapolis, MN	Collegiate Referee Training Camp
· April 26-27 Loyola Marymount Univ-LA, CA	Advanced Collegiate Training Camp
· May 24-27 Penn State, State College PA	Referee Training Camp

Click on "Estore" above to register online. Or, email Miki in the PAVO Central office PAVO@pavo.org or call 888/791-2074

Camp Details:

March 22-23, 2013 Marquette University-Milwaukee, WI

PAVO Referee Training Camp

This camp provides an opportunity for referees of any level of experience to gain valuable training in a women's collegiate club event.

Registration fee is $150 for this camp. Register online at PAVO.org , or call the PAVO Central Office at 888/791-2074 with a credit card.
Registration is on a first-paid, first-accepted basis. Openings are limited.
Campers are responsible for all transportation, lodging and meal expenses. Some snacks, drinks and/or meals may be provided by the host institution during the event but this is not guaranteed.
Campers will attend a preliminary meeting on Friday night, March 22. Time will be approximately 7pm and more details will be announced soon.
On-court training will take place on Saturday, March 23.

March 22-23, 2013 University of Central Florida-Orlando, FL

PAVO Advanced Collegiate Referee Training Camp

This camp provides an exceptional opportunity for collegiate referees to gain top experience and training as the University of Central Florida will host several top Division I and Division II teams. There are two steps to the registration process:

Registration fee is $275 for PAVO members. Non-member registration fee is $300. Register online at PAVO.org (a credit will be issued if your application is not accepted), or mail a check to the PAVO Central Office (PO Box 780, Oxford KS 67119 - check will be returned if your application is not accepted).
Application materials must also be submitted in order for the registration to be complete. The materials listed below should be submitted in Word or PDF format to Doug Darling, PAVO Camp Director at OTP.Camp.Director@PAVO.org. Applications have been extended to Saturday March 9. Please click here for application. Acceptance will be sent out as soon as possible after all materials have been submitted and reviewed.
- Complete 2012 collegiate officiating schedule
- Other 2012 advanced officiating work , such as USAV national events or qualifiers
- Two letters of recommendation. These should be from your PAVO board chair, a conference assignor or a PAVO National referee who has worked with you or observed/evaluated you in the last 12 months.
Campers are responsible for all transportation, lodging and meal expenses. Some snacks, drinks and/or meals may be provided by the host institution during the event but this is not guaranteed.
Campers will attend a preliminary meeting on Friday night, March 22. Time will be approximately 7pm and location to be announced soon.
On-court training will take place on Saturday, March 23.

April 12-13, 2013 Michigan State University-East Lansing, MI - CANCELLED

PAVO Collegiate Referee Training Camp

This camp provides an opportunity for referees to gain valuable experience and training in a strong Division I collegiate environment.

Registration fee is $225 for this camp for PAVO members. Non-member registration fee is $250. Register online at PAVO.org, or call the PAVO Central Office at 888/791-2074 with a credit card.
Registration is on a first-paid, first-accepted basis. Openings are limited.
Campers are responsible for all transportation, lodging and meal expenses. Some snacks, drinks and/or meals may be provided by the host institution during the event but this is not guaranteed.
Campers will attend a preliminary meeting on Friday night, April 12. Time will be approximately 7pm and location to be announced soon.
On-court training will take place on Saturday, April 13

April 19-20, 2013 University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, MN

PAVO Collegiate Training Camp

This camp provides an opportunity for referees to gain valuable experience and training in a strong Division I collegiate environment.

Registration fee is $225 for this camp for PAVO members. Non-member registration fee is $250. Register online at PAVO.org, or call the PAVO Central Office at 888/791-2074 with a credit card.
Campers are responsible for all transportation, lodging and meal expenses. Some snacks, drinks and/or meals may be provided by the host institution during the event but this is not guaranteed. (Add hotel information for the Radisson).
Campers will attend a preliminary meeting on Friday April 19 before the event. Time will be approximately 7pm and location to be announced soon.
On-court training will take place on Saturday, April 20

April 26-27, 2013 Loyola Marymount Univ-Los Angeles, CA

PAVO Advanced Collegiate Training Camp

This year Loyola Marymount University hosts a PAVO Advanced Collegiate camp as they are providing officials the opportunity to officiate for some of the best teams on the west coast.

Registration fee is $275 for PAVO members. Non-member registration fee is $300. Register online at PAVO.org (a credit will be issued if your application is not accepted), or mail a check to the PAVO Central Office (PO Box 780, Oxford KS 67119 - check will be returned if your application is not accepted).
Application materials must also be submitted in order for the registration to be complete. The materials listed below should be submitted in Word or PDF format to Doug Darling, PAVO Camp Director at OTP.Camp.Director@PAVO.org. Applications must be received by Monday, April 1. Please click here for application. Acceptance will be sent out as soon as possible after all materials have been submitted and reviewed.
- Complete 2012 collegiate officiating schedule
- Other 2012 advanced officiating work , such as USAV national events or qualifiers
- Two letters of recommendation. These should be from your PAVO board chair, a conference assignor or a PAVO National referee who has worked with you or observed/evaluated you in the last 12 months.
Registration fee is $275 for this camp for PAVO members. Non-member registration fee is $300. Register online at PAVO.org.
Campers are responsible for all transportation, lodging and meal expenses. Some snacks, drinks and/or meals may be provided by the host institution during the event but this is not guaranteed.
Campers will attend a preliminary meeting on Friday night, April 26. Time and location to be announced.
On-court training will take place on Saturday, April 27.

May 24-27, 2013 Penn State University-State College, PA

PAVO Officials Training Camp

This camp provides an opportunity for referees of any level of experience to gain valuable training in a strong junior’s tournament event. The camp is a 2-day event with on court training and evaluations taking place on Saturday-Sunday, May 25-26. Officials are welcome to stay for the entire weekend and work on the final day, Monday, May 27, and get paid regular matches fees for any matches worked.

Registration fee is $150 for this camp. Register online at PAVO.org.
Lodging is being provided by Penn State. All campers and camp staff will stay in dorms. Additional information will be provided at a later date.
Campers are responsible for all transportation and meal expenses. Some snacks, drinks and/or meals may be provided by the host institution during the event but this is not guaranteed.
Campers will attend a preliminary meeting on Friday evening May 24 before the event. Time will be approximately 7pm and location to be announced soon.

If you have questions about any of the PAVO training camps, please contact the PAVO Camp Director, Doug Darling at: OTP.camp.director@pavo.org

Space is very limited and is filled quickly in all camps, so contact PAVO now!

Refund Policy

If you are unable to attend a camp for which you have registered, PAVO will attempt to fill that slot with a replacement camper. If another camper is found to fill that slot, your camp registration fee will be fully refunded. If PAVO is not able to find a replacement camper, you will receive a refund of 50% of the registration fee, and the other 50% may be applied toward a future camp (based on availability). REMEMBER! – PAVO Camp scholarship applications. Click here to find out more about PAVO scholarships!!