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, in various venues. Camps are held in conjunction with both NCAA Division I spring tournaments, and other spring and summer events . These 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 Camp", which is intended for the experienced referee who is seeking the next level of skills and expertise.  The Advanced Camp registration process is explained below. 

For 2008, some camps will be jointly administrated by PAVO & USAV

• An Advanced Camp at the NIRSA Championships (National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association)

More information on these opportunities is provided 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 by contacting the PAVO office at 888/791-2074 or email pavo@pavo.org.  (On-line camp registration is not available at this time.)

2008 Camps 

March 28-29 Marquette - Milwaukee, WI (Collegiate Training Camp)
April 4-5 Pacific - Stockton, CA (Collegiate Training Camp)
April 9-10 NIRSA - Dallas, TX (Joint PAVO/USAV Advanced Camp)
April 10-11 NIRSA - Dallas TX (Joint PAVO/USAV Advanced Camp)
April 18-19 Tulane - New Orleans, LA (Collegiate Training Camp)
April 18-19 SPRI Spring Tournament - Chicago, IL
(Advanced Collegiate Training Camp)
May 23-25 Penn State University-State College, PA (Referee Training Camp @ Happy Volley Jr. Girls Tournament 

     Registration Information for PAVO Training Camps

     To register for any of the PAVO Training Camps, please call: (888) 791-2074

College Training Camps

 Collegiate Training Camps: 
o         March 28-29 Marquette, Milwaukee, WI
o         April 4-5 Pacific, Stockton, CA
April 18-19 Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

 The registration fee for the College Training Camps is $200 for PAVO members and $225 for non-members. 
 Registration is accepted on a first-paid, first accepted basis.
 Campers will attend an evening classroom session on the first day of camp (7-10 pm) and participate in on-court training during the second day of camp.
 Campers are responsible for their own travel costs and lodging.

Joint PAVO/USAV Advanced Camp (NIRSA, Dallas, Texas)

The registration fee for the Joint PAVO/USAV Advanced Camp is $250.
Campers must select first session (April 9-10) or second session (April 10-11)
All campers must have a PAVO State rating or USAV Regional rating
Campers will attend an evening classroom session (7-10 pm) on the first day of camp and participate in on-court training during the second day of camp.
Campers are responsible for their own travel costs and housing

      NEW FOR 2008!!  Referees who have already been accepted by NIRSA as tournament officials can register to participate in one of the NIRSA Advanced camp sessions. This election must be made by submitting a camp registration form before February 28, 2008.  

 ADVANCED CAMP (SPRI Spring Tournament, Chicago, Illinois)

• The registration fee for the 2008 Advanced Camp is $250 for PAVO and $275 for  non-members.   
• Registrants are accepted via an application process only. 
  
  
•  Application Process: 
  
    v       Submit the following to Julie Voeck, 6905 Wellauer Dr., Wauwatosa, WI  53213 (jvoeck@attglobal.net):

v       Name, address, email, phone numbers

v       Complete 2007 officiating schedule

v       Two letters of reference - from officials, coaches, or coordinators who have seen you officiate in the last two years.  This letter should include comments regarding rules knowledge and application, ability to handle difficult situations, professionalism, etc.