Area 1 Denver

Presentation @ Regional Clinic (by Area Directors)

Note, this is not the actual CVOA regional clinic, it is mostly specific to Area 1.

Certification status

Click this link to see which requirements you have and haven’t met yet. If you find any discrepancy, send an email to cvoaarea1directors@gmail.com

If you’re just getting started…

Please fill out this form and you’ll be on our list!

Map of Schools

The search box is especially useful. For example, type DSST into the search and then click “Highlight all matches from my map” to see all DSST schools in a single view. The colors of the markers don’t mean anything. If you notice any missing schools, please fill out the website change request form.

Match Report Form

If you encounter an unusual situation in your match (short of a red conduct card or serious disruption; see the CVOA home page for reporting those), such as facility problems, bad coach behavior, or anything you’d like to let the Area Directors know about, please fill out this form. (You’ll be given the opportunity to send yourself a copy.)

Video meeting link (similar to Zoom)

If you’re having trouble staying connected to the meeting using Google Chrome on Windows (computer), try using Microsoft Edge (installed on all Windows computers by default).

Please mute your microphones unless speaking, and open the chat (tap or click on the “talk bubble” along the bottom).

video meeting tips

Important dates

Click on the Calendar icon to access study sessions, new referee training, and scrimmages in a new tab or window (it may be helpful to bookmark that page).

Quick calendar access:

Google Calendar users: calendar ID: 66alsg5uuu71n8aolco10pjkos@group.calendar.google.com (see home page for instructions to add this calendar to your personal calendar view)

Recent emails

The following emails were sent to all (and to only) Area 1 officials. Click on a subject line to view the full email. Recent CVOA(state)-wide emails are on the President’s page.

• 2025-Oct-03 - Approved pink shirts
  
  Members,
  CVOA has approved officials wearing pink polo shirts in October in support of breast cancer awareness. If you choose to purchase one, please only buy this shirt.  This is NOT mandatory; it is an option, and you MUST ALWAYS match your partner in uniform. 
  
  Choose the pink color and size. These are men’s sizes. 
  
  https://www.clothingshoponline.com/products/allpro-41800-pro-lock-performance-polo
  
  Respectfully,
  Tammy (Marc, Ken, Tony)
  
  
• 2025-Sep-30 - Volunteer officials for special Olympics
  
  Special Olympics is looking for volunteer volleyball officials for their upcoming event.
  
  Contact:
  Michelle Fix-Westall
  Mfixwestall@hotmail.com
  
  November 22
  Elevation Volleyball Club
  
  12987 E Adam Aircraft Cir, Englewood, CO 80112
  
  Play starts at 9 AM
  All officials arrive at 8 AM
  
  Breakfast, drinks, and lunch included
  Likely ending at 1 pm.
  
  It’s a wonderful experience, and we get to meet some of the most dedicated athletes and their supporters.
  
  It’s a great experience for newer officials and it’s invigorating to be in such a positive atmosphere after the HS season draws to a close.
  
  PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL. Email Michelle, thanks.
  
  (Sent by Tammy on behalf of Michelle.)
  
  
• 2025-Sep-29 - Area 1 Post Season Line Judge Requirements update
  
  Please read the following information carefully regarding the new requirements from CHSAA regarding post-season line judge training.
  
  If you are unable to, or do not wish to work post season, you can stop reading because none of this affects you or your general Certified Referee status.
  
  We have updated our certification display on the website to reflect the new CHSAA requirements.  This means that most of you have had the “+ LJ” removed as something is still required.
  
  Here is the link to the certification display – https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IPSyXYW5AXlVXxdwnFg6WrIleiG8uJQbTGXBlkY9Ax4/edit?usp=sharing
  
  The only people at this point who are qualified are those who are PAVO-certified line judges.  This is simply because the opportunity for the new classes has not happened yet.
  
  If you do not have the “+ LJ” showing, then to the right, you will see under needs for certification one or two items listed.  Here is what they are, and how to qualify.
  
  LJ List #1 – (this is the list from the CVOA Arbiter email)
  
  a.           Complete the NFHS line judge course – Email certificate to us if you have not
  b.            Attend a study session that reviewed the course – Already should be logged
  c.            Attend on court training – We did not offer this option
  d.           Work as a line judge during a high school match – Please email date and location
  e.            Have current PAVO certification – Already logged
  f.             Work as a line judge for college matches – Please email date and location
  
  PAVO LJ Class
  
  You will need to attend the class on October 6 or October 12 as outlined in the CVOA Arbiter email.
  
  We have inquired but have not been advised at this time as to any alternate or recorded options to take/view this class.
  
  Please note that Area 1 will count the PAVO classes as a study session credit if you still need a study session.
  
  We will also be hosting our regularly scheduled virtual study session on Sunday, October 5 at 6:00 pm.
  
  Please note that we will NOT be having the study session on October 6 due to a conflict with the PAVO line judge session. See the Area 1 and main CVOA calendars for events.
  
  Please let us know if you have any questions or if you feel that any of our records are mistaken.
  
  Thanks,
  Marc (Tammy, Ken, Tony)
  Area 1 Directors
  
  
• 2025-Sep-22 - TBA or Tournament site - October
  
  All,
  
  As we head into October, many of you will receive assignments that have sites listed as TBA or generic listings.
  
  Such as, to name a few:
  
  - Centennial League Challenge
- Jeffco Athletics
- Frontier League
- DPS Site
  
  These are placeholders for leagues that run season-end tournaments. These assignments are nothing more than getting an official to commit to work for the day.
  
  Please accept them, and we will work out the exact site as we get closer. Sometimes we only get a few days as lead time waiting for the final win/loss records to be tallied within a league.
  
  There is no need to email me asking what site that is, as I do not know.
  
  All I have is the number of sites per league that want to schedule those season-end matchups.
  
  Once I have all sites identified, I will reshuffle the officials to assign everyone within an individual’s travel parameters. That might even mean one may be moved to a different league once all sites are updated.
  
  I ask for your patience and flexibility as we work through the process for those season-end league tournaments.
  
  Cordially,
  Bruce Bird
  
  
• 2025-Sep-17 - Rule Set Confusion
  
  I hope everyone’s season is going well.  We are getting steady complaints from various people that we as a group are not always applying the correct rule.  Even though many of us switch back and forth between NFHS, NCAA & USAV, it is imperative that when we take the court as a CVOA official, we are only applying the NFHS rules.
  
  While there are many differing protocols that we should know correctly how to implement, we are seeing errors made that are directly affecting the outcome of points incorrectly and also not allowing coaches to properly manage their teams.
  
  Here are some examples of things that have been or may be issues.  If any of these look “correct” to you, please spend some quality time with your rule book and case book.
  
  – Not calling a net because contact was outside of the antenna
  – Not calling a centerline violation because there was no interference or safety issue
  – Not allowing a player to have a re-serve
  – Only allowing 15 (or 12) substitutions
  – Not calling a net because the player was not “in the act” of playing the ball
  – Allowing 2 liberos to be designated in one set
  – Limiting time-outs to 30 seconds
  – Showing an 8 second violation for a server taking too long
  
  When these rules are not called correctly, we lose credibility and it makes the job that much more difficult.  Let’s get these in the category of “doing the small things” so we can spend our energy on calling a good match!
  
  If you would like to see a summary of all the rule differences, a good summary can be found here: https://pavo.org/Rules-and-Tools/Rule-Comparisons
  
  If you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact us.
  
  Thanks,
  Marc (Tammy, Ken, Tony)
  
  
• 2025-Sep-09 - 9/8/25 virtual meeting recorded
  
  Hello,
  
  Thank you to all who attended last night’s virtual meeting. Our topic was The Art of Officiating. For those who had matches or were unable to participate in this session, we have recorded it. You will have TWO weeks to complete the video and answer 4 questions for a study session credit.
  
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oRCmgg0ZWwVYnNjfbtYnTahrVqfWww_1/view?usp=drive_link After watching the video, please go to this link, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfA3mlgB9NfouwkhSrT9rS9gqVCBbE0sqtqYal-Ko6_zkCkjA/viewform, to answer the four questions for credit. This MUST be completed by September 23rd. It will then go offline. 
  
  The recording did not record the screen share. I will send out the Google Slides for those who are interested after September 23rd.
  
  Respectfully,
  Tammy (Marc, Ken, Tony)
  Area 1 Directors
  
  
• 2025-Aug-29 - Court decorum
  
  Hello Members,
  
  We hope your first full week has been great. A few important matters have arisen, so please take a moment to read and fully understand this email. Under NO circumstances shall an official ever touch anyone at a match, including coaches, players, students, line judges, or any table workers. This is for your safety and protection. Please use your words only; you can gesture, but please refrain from touching anyone.
  
  Some examples are:
  
  – If you need to see the scoresheet, please ask the person to hand you the paper or book. Do not move their hand, please do not touch them. 
  
  – If you are guiding a line judge, use yourself as an example to demonstrate how to stand or move. Please do not touch them. 
  
  – If a coach encroaches in front of the 10-foot line into your space, do not put your hand in the middle of their back or on their shoulders. Walk them back by walking with them and using your words to guide them. Please do not touch them. 
  
  These are all to protect you as an official in a day where everything is recorded, seen, and mostly misinterpreted.
  
  Thank you for all you do as officials. It is the beginning of the season, so please try to be patient as schools settle in. Reach out with any situations you feel we need to be made aware of. The match report is on our website https://cvoaref.org/, and here is a direct link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO0BuycA4WzKI_0zYTSLzrJA7c-DRnd2abZGYH4FDtbUwRyA/viewform
  
  Respectfully,
  ​Tammy (Marc, Ken, Tony)
  Area 1 Directors
  
  
• 2025-Aug-16 - Accept/Decline procedures - Please review!!
  
  CVOA officials, we are doing our best to publish games as fast as we can for the season.
  
  With that in mind, please accept your posted games within 48 hours, so that we can anticipate any problems with coverage early.
  
  Please review the decline procedures for this season.
  Do not lose a date you can work by not following these procedures as assignments are posted.
  
  Before you decline a date, please ask yourself one of two questions:
  
  YES “decline” if this is a date I cannot work at all?
  or
  NO “do not decline”, because this a date I can work but due to travel or other restrictions cannot make the venue assignment given to me? – Instead, contact an assignor to be moved to a different location.
  
  When an official declines a date, they become unavailable for all future games on that date.
  
  Thank you for your dedication.
  
  Cordially,
  Bruce Bird
  
  
• 2025-Aug-15 - Online Line Judge class
  
  Good morning,
  
  As previously stated, Area 1 requires line judge training this year to be eligible for State.
  
  There are now three ways to meet this requirement:
  
  1. Take the online class
  2. Provide proof of PAVO line judge certification
  3. Attend the August 25 Study Session
  
  Rob has now added the NFHS line judge class to the CVOA School. If you take this class for credit through the CVOA School you will receive a certificate at the end of the class.
  Sending that certificate to us at cvoaarea1directors@gmail.com will fulfill the line judge requirement.
  
  Here is the link again to the CVOA School if you need it.
  https://sso.teachable.com/secure/1653994/identity/login/otp
  
  Thanks and have a great day!
  
  Marc (Tammy, Ken, Tony)
  CVOA Area 1 Directors