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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.

2011 Camps

·    March 11-12 Rutgers, New Brunswick NJ         

Referee Training Camp

·    March 25-26 Univ of Central Florida, Orlando FL

Advanced Collegiate Training Camp

·    March 25-26 Marquette, Milwaukee WI

Referee Training Camp

·    April 6-8 NCVF, Houston TX

Advanced Joint USAV/PAVO Training Camp

·    April 15-16 Univ of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI

Collegiate Referee Training Camp

·    April 29-30 Univ of San Francisco CA

Collegiate Referee Training Camp

·    May 27-29 Penn State, State College PA

Referee Training Camp

Registration Information for PAVO Training Camps

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

Referee Training Camp (Rutgers - New Brunswick NJ,  March 11-12)

The registration fee for the Rutgers Referee Training Camp is $200 for PAVO members and $225 for non-members. Registration is accepted on a first-paid, first accepted basis. This camp is part of a collegiate club volleyball tournament.  Campers will attend an evening classroom session on Friday, March 11 from 7:00pm - 10:00pm.  Campers will be scheduled for on-court training sessions on Saturday,  March 12.  Campers will be video-taped during the camp. Campers are responsible for their own travel costs and lodging.

Referee Training Camp (Marquette University - Milwaukee WI, March 25-26)

The registration fee for the Marquette Referee Training Camp is $150 for PAVO members and $175 for non-members. Registration is accepted on a first-paid, first accepted basis. This camp is part of a collegiate club volleyball tournament.  Campers will attend an evening classroom session on Friday, March 25 from 7:00pm - 10:00pm.  Campers will be scheduled for on-court training sessions on Saturday,  March 26.  This camp will not video-tape campers officiating.  Campers are responsible for their own travel costs and lodging.

Advanced Collegiate Training Camp (Univ. of Central Florida - Orlando, March 25-26)

The registration fee for the 2011 Advanced Collegiate Training Camp is $250 for PAVO members and $275 for non-members. Registrants are accepted via an application process only.   Application Process:

Download application here for the Advanced Collegiate Training Camp.   

Submit the following to Julie Voeck OTP.camp.director@pavo.org

  • Completed application
  • Complete 2010 Officiating Schedule (per instructions in application)
  • Two letters of recommendation (per instructions in application)

All application information MUST be received by March 6, 2011! Advanced Camp applicants will be notified as soon as possible after March 6 regarding their application status. Payment for the Advanced Collegiate Training Camp must be received in the PAVO office within 2 weeks of being accepted for the camp. Campers will attend an evening classroom session on Friday , March 25 (7-10 pm) and participate in on-court training on Saturday, March 26 (7:30am-6:00pm).  Campers are responsible for their own travel costs and lodging expenses.

Advanced Joint PAVO/USAV Camp (Nat'l Collegiate Club Championships (NCVF) - Houston TX, April 6-8)

The registration fee for the NCVF PAVO/USAV Advanced Training Camps is $250.  All campers must have a minimum PAVO State rating or USAV Regional rating.  Registration is accepted on a first-paid, first-accepted basis.  Campers are responsible for their own travel costs, meals and lodging expenses during the camp.

Campers will attend an evening session (7-10p) on Wednesday April 6.  Campers will participate in on-court training sessions the next two days of camp and may be scheduled to officiate additional matches during the camp period, depending on the needs of the event.  Campers may request to stay and work on the final day of event, Saturday April 9.  Duties may include line judging, scorekeeping, officiating and ball shagging.  Campers will be paid for duties performed at the event at established event rates.  Campers must indicate an interest in working the final day of the event at the time they register for this camp.  Campers will be notified no later than March 15 if they have been selected to work on the final day of the event, based on the officiating needs of the event.  Campers selected to work the final day of the event will receive meals and lodging for the final day of the event (Saturday). 

The following information is necessary for registering for this camp:

  • Number of days camper will attend: (Option 1: Wednesday-Friday) or (Option 2: Wednesday-Saturday)
  • Current USAV and PAVO rating

Collegiate Referee Training Camp (University of Michigan - Ann Arbor MI, April 15-16 and University of San Francisco CA, April 29-30)

The registration fee for the USF and Michigan Collegiate Training Camps is $200 for PAVO member and $225 for non-members.  Registration is accepted on a first paid, first accepted basis. Both camps are part of a Division I spring volleyball tournament. For the San Francisco camp, campers will attend an evening classroom session on Friday, April 29 from 7-10pm.  Campers will be scheduled for on-court training sessions on Saturday April 30. For the Michigan camp, campers will attend an evening classroom session on Friday, April 15 from 7-10pm.  Campers are responsible for their own travel costs and lodging.

Referee Training Camp (Penn State University - State College PA, May 27-28)

The registration fee for the Penn State Referee Training Camp is $150. Registration is accepted on a first-paid, first-accepted basis. This camp is part of a junior volleyball tournament - tournament play is on May 28, 29 and 30. Campers will attend an evening classroom session on Friday, May 27 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Campers will be scheduled for on-court training on Saturday, May 28 only.  Campers may choose to stay and officiate non-camp matches on May 29 and 30 (Sunday and Monday), and will be paid to officiate these additional matches.  Campers are responsible for their own travel costs.

To register for this camp, please email Miki at pavo@pavo.org or call 888-791-2074.  Campers will need to provide the following information to register for this camp:

  • Number of days camper will be available to officiate (Option 1: Camp matches on Saturday 5/28 only; Option 2: Camp matches on Saturday plus non-camp matches on Sunday, May 29; Option 3: Camp matches on Saturday plus non-camp matches on Sunday (5/29) and Monday (5/30)
  • Current PAVO, USAV or high school volleyball referee rating level
  • Lodging needs (lodging is available for campers Friday-Sunday evenings)

If you have questions about any of the PAVO training camps, please contact the PAVO Camp Director, Julie Voeck 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!!