Attendance at a training session is required for all new officials before earning assignments. Training is slated for January 11th, 2025. This session will begin promptly at 9:00 AM at the UWM Sports Complex, located at 867 S Blvd E, Pontiac, MI 48341.
Prior to your attendance, please be sure that you have completed the requirements as outlined when registering:
You will need to purchase a Non-Athlete ADULT Membership.
The cost of a membership is $55 (1 year) or $75 (2 years) for regular membership or $57 (1 year) and $79 (2 years) for the extended coverage membership (highly recommended). This membership is for coaches, bench personnel, administrators, managers, officials, tournament directors, volunteers, etc...
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The training consists of a two-hour classroom session followed by a two-hour on-court evaluation. A fee of $20 covers the training. After completing the on-court evaluation, attendees are encouraged to remain for additional on-court training, observation, or to ask questions.
Completion of this training is essential for scheduling assignments in the upcoming weekends. The primary focus of the session is ensuring familiarity with fundamental rules, as officials at the club level work independently without the support of an experienced R2.
To further prepare for the season, the following uniform guidelines are provided for first-year officials. While it is unnecessary to purchase the full wardrobe initially, starting with a solid white polo shirt and navy blue dress slacks, paired with white athletic shoes, is sufficient. Over time, the following requirements will apply:
Uniform Guidelines
Shirt: Volleyball polo-style shirt in one of the three approved colors:
Must include the official designation (“Volleyball Certified Official”) on the left sleeve.
Options for long or short sleeves.
A white shirt is mandatory for all referees.
Slacks: Dark navy blue, pressed, and in good condition (not faded).
Belt: Black or dark navy blue leather belt (if applicable).
Shoes & Socks:
Clean, white athletic shoes with non-marking soles.
No exposed “coils” (e.g., “Z-Coil” style).
All-white socks, at least crew-length.
Optional Outerwear
Certified officials' jacket (white) with the approved designation (“Volleyball Certified Official”) on the left sleeve.
Sleeves must not be pushed up, and pockets must remain empty while officiating.
For additional resources and updates, please visit the website at semvog.com. New information is regularly posted to assist you in preparation.