News & Updates
Northern Lights Stars & Stripes Classic
WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF OFFICIALS FOR SATURDAY PM WAVE AND SUNDAY AM & PM WAVES.
The Northern Lights Stars & Stripes Classic on Sat-Mon, May 29-31 will be assigned by Metro Volleyball.
Robyn will be the primary assignor for the Stars & Stripes event.
Detailed information & a link to the application for these leagues can be found on the Stars & Stripes page.
Metro Volleyball FAQs
We've been receiving similar questions over the past few months, so we put together an Introduction to MVOA video to help our officials navigate the sometimes complex world of volleyball officiating. You can watch the entire video or skip to the section you'd like to learn more about:
0:00 Introduction & Lead Assignors for each Event
5:58 How to apply to various events (Park & Rec, Juniors, Boys HS, etc.)
17:18 Required Paperwork for Independent Contractors
Do you have your schedule link? MVOA updates assignment statuses for officials that apply to our events and this status can be viewed on your personal schedule sheet. If you need your link to your personal schedule sheet resent to you, please contact Debbie.
MN Boys High School Volleyball
Metro Volleyball is proud to continue supporting the MN High School Volleyball Association by providing officials for their fourth season starting April 26, 2021.
Detailed information for the 2021 season will be posted on the Boys High School page along with a link to the application to officiate those events. Assignments will be through Arbiter.
Parks & Rec Volleyball Spring 2021
Plans for Spring Park & Rec are underway . We have made preliminary assignments based on initial information from the leagues and will finalize when we know how many courts and thus officials, will be needed.
League-specific information and a link to submit your application can be found under the Parks & Rec drop-down menu. Applicants should be able to fully comply with all guidance and requirements concerning COVID-19 provided by the CDC, MDH, and the leagues concerning protection and promotion of the health and safety of yourself and others.
Crossfire, Molten Series & Northern Lights Power Leagues
Metro is pleased to welcome Crossfire to our growing list of partners. Crossfire will have playdates and tournaments running throughout the season at both their Champlin location and Hope Fieldhouse in Rosemount.
The 2021 Molten Series, Molten Cup & Northern Lights Power League will be assigned by Metro.
Detailed information & a link to the application for these leagues can be found on the Juniors Tournaments tab.
National Volleyball Center - Rochester
The 2021 Rochester Youth Volleyball Association & National Volleyball Center Tournaments will be assigned by Metro.
Detailed information & a link to the application for these events can be found on the Juniors Tournaments tab.
Shakopee Volleyball Association
Shakopee Volleyball Association has partnered with Metro Volleyball to provide officials for their 2021 tournaments at Shakopee High School.
Brad will be the primary assignor for Shakopee events.
Detailed information & a link to the application for these leagues can be found on the Juniors Tournaments tab.
North Country Region (USA Volleyball) Events
The 2021 Kings/Queens Event scheduled for January 2, 2021 has been cancelled due to the governor's executive order regarding return to play guidelines for youth and adult sports.
NCR's Presidents Day Smackfest, Area Championships and Region Championships will be assigned by Metro.
Applicants that are USA Volleyball certified will be considered for assignment.
Detailed information & a link to the application for these events can be found on the Juniors Tournaments tab.
Electronic/Hand-Whistle Vendors
We'll post on each league page their return to play guidelines. If those guidelines include the use of electronic/hand whistles, here is a list of vendors for your consideration.
Uniforms
We've posted some uniform guidelines for Metro-assigned events. Please review them on the Uniforms page.
Certified Volleyball Officials shirts can be purchased through VBOfficialsGear.com
MSHSL Girls Volleyball Abrupt Season Ending
MVOA sends our sincere thanks to all of the officials that went above and beyond to provide officiating services for the MSHSL volleyball teams this Fall.
We also appreciate and recognize the dedication and cooperation of the athletic directors and conference/section coordinators this season and look forward to working with you again next fall.
Updates will be added to our Girls High School page as planning for the 2021 Fall Season begins.
Big City Luau & NorthStar President's Day
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Big City Luau and NorthStar President's Day Challenge weekends a success. We hope to have you back with us again next year!
The 2022 Big City Luau, & NorthStar President's Day Challenge events will be assigned by Metro.
Detailed information & a link to the application for these events will be found on the Juniors Tournaments tab when updates are available in the Fall of 2022.
Lakeville Juniors
Lakeville Juniors Volleyball has partnered with Metro Volleyball to provide officials for their 2021 tournament at Lakeville South High School.
Detailed information & a link to the application for these leagues can be found on the Juniors Tournaments tab.
