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When you subscribe to PAVO RefSchool, you can select short quizzes to study specific NCAA rules, or elect to take complete 25- or 50-question practice exams. You will receive immediate results with your answers, as well as rule references so you can review the correct ruling.
Each season dozens of new questions are added and all PAVO RefSchool content is updated to reflect the latest rule changes. Enter your username and password below to confirm your account. Are you a PAVO member?
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- IREF
- Current Rule Changes
- Rule Comparisons
- Challenge Review System
- Exam Information
- NCAA Central Hub
- Rules Interpretations
- Scorer Tools
RefSchool is an optional program that increases officiating knowledge. RefSchool is purchased on an annual subscription basis and costs $10 for PAVO members ($15 for non-members). A current subscription (April 1 to March 31) allows you 24/7 access. A subscription allows you to select short quizzes on specific rules or complete practice exams with i...
The iREF program is a multi-level, comprehensive learning management system for referees. There are four levels of iREF modules—100 through 400—targeted at specific experience and certification levels. PAVO members seeking the next level of referee certification must complete the iREF modules specific to that level.
NCAA Women’s Volleyball Rules are modified every two years in even-numbered years. In odd-numbered years, points of emphasis and technique changes still occur. Annually, those rule changes are summarized into a quick-reference web page and PDF document.
PAVO develops two rule comparison documents annually, in collaboration with USA Volleyball and NFHS. One compares NCAA, USAV, and NFHS rules, and the other is a detailed comparison of NCAA and USAV rules and techniques. These documents are one of the most effective tools available for multi-level officials.
The advent of video review of some officials’ decisions—called the Challenge Review System—has created the need for a variety of documents that are helpful to officials involved in a CRS match. Those documents and forms are available for download, and new techniques are described in detail.
PAVO develops a series of annual exams for referees, line judges, and scorers. The referee exams are produced in coordination with the NCAA and USA Volleyball. Taking these examinations is required for renewal/maintenance for all PAVO certification levels. Two levels of referee exams are created each year; Form C is targeted at entry-level referees...
PAVO members pay the NCAA registration fee when they pay their PAVO dues, providing access to the NCAA Central Hub. The Central Hub is maintained by the NCAA Secretary-Rules Editor (SRE) and National Coordinator and is the only source for the NCAA/PAVO Form A/B Exams, NCAA rules interpretations, National Coordinator Messages, Line Judge Corner, and...
The NCAA Secretary-Rules Editor (SRE) and National Coordinator create Rules Interpretation(RI) newsletters on an as-needed basis during the women’s collegiate season. Typically, 2-4 RI newsletters are created each year, and often include timely information on rules implementation and officials’ techniques. These interpretations are based on recent ...
PAVO recognizes that scorers are critical members of the officiating crew. Scoresheets, libero tracking sheets, and educational tools are all provided by PAVO to provide scorers with current tools and information. Included is a PowerPoint presentation on the fundamentals of scoring procedures and an addendum for special procedures associated with C...
Annually, PAVO works in close coordination with the NCAA and USA Volleyball to develop a series of theoretical (written) exams for PAVO member-referees. All PAVO referees are required to take a theoretical exam yearly to obtain or maintain PAVO certification.
Indoor referees are the ones calling the shots during a volleyball match. They enforce the rules, initiate play, and ensure safety of all participants. Being an indoor referee requires long periods of alertness and focus, swift judgement, and a decisive nature.
RefSchool \u000B(Click to be directed to the login page through the PAVO website) PAVO offers the RefSchool program to help you prepare for the women's collegiate volleyball season and have your rules knowledge sharpened and ready to take the rules exam. PAVO RefSchool is a tremendously effective
Aug 9, 2024 · PAVO RefSchool Questions. Starting my 2024 review (well, I had started, but was using the 2023 RefSchool software; now using the updated version). Expect multiple questions. Here's the first:
