Juniors Tournaments & Power Leagues
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR JUNIORS EVENTS
The juniors events assigned by MVOA are sanctioned by different governing entities. Some official's memberships/certifications cross-over between entities and some do not. The volleyball icons below are included in the information section for each event to help you identify which certifications are accepted.
You only need ONE (not all) of the applicable certifications to be eligible for the corresponding event.
See our Independent Contractors page for more information on how to obtain your preferred certification option.
USA Volleyball (USAV)
Junior Volleyball Association (JVA)
AAU Volleyball (AAU)
Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)
Professional Association of Volleyball Officials (PAVO/NCAA)
APPLICATION
Use this application to submit your interest in being considered for assignment to juniors events assigned by MVOA between January - June 2023.
NEW FOR 2023: There will only be a single application for juniors events this year as opposed to prior seasons when we had a separate application for our Major Tournaments. You will manage your availability in Arbiter (see Assignments via Arbiter) to indicate which events you wish to be considered. To know which weekends to block/not block, events & dates are located down this page. There is also a Google Calendar at the very bottom of this page so you may decide which events to make your self available for or not.
ASSIGNMENTS
We will be using Arbiter to confirm assignments. You will provide your availability for these assignments using the BLOCKS tab in Arbiter.
Want to work all day? Leave those dates open/unblocked
Don't want to work on a day? Add a full block on dates where you do not wish to be assigned.
Only want to work part day? Add a partial day block.
NOTE: Full day tournaments are typically scheduled in 2 waves that are each 6 hours long. If you prefer to work half days, add one of the partial day blocks explained here in the BLOCKS tab in Arbiter:
If you only want to work the AM Wave, then block 3PM-9PM (AM waves historically start at 8 or 9AM depending on the event)
If you only want to work the PM Wave, then block 8AM - 12PM (the start time of PM waves can vary between 1, 2, & 3PM depending on the event)
Adding custom, partial day blocks that are different from the examples above may prevent us from seeing that you are available for event.
Please add your availability blocks immediately upon submitting your application (if you're new to Metro's Arbiter, add blocks as soon as you accept the invitation to join the MVOA Arbiter tenant).
INTRODUCTION TO OFFICIATING FOR MVOA
This video is an introduction to Metro Volleyball to help officials navigate the sometimes complex world of officiating juniors events.
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
5:57 How to apply to various events
8:55 Accepting Juniors assignments via ArbiterSports
14:21 Required Paperwork for Independent Contractors
RULES BOOK, OFFICIATING GUIDELINES & RULE SET COMPARISION
Training and resource materials come as part of your membership to most of the organizations listed at the top of this page. All of the juniors events that we assign follow the rule set from USA Volleyball with some modifications. Additionally, both USAV & AAU offer video training modules for officials. The buttons below will take you to the USAV Rules book, Rule Interpretations, & Officiating Guidelines documents on the USA Volleyball website. Below that is a link to the Rules Comparison document on the PAVO website.
2023 JUNIORS EVENT SCHEDULE
Last Updated 1/9/2023
CROSSFIRE PLAYDATES
January-May 2023
Standard Payment: $30 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)PLAYING LOCATIONS
Crossfire (CF), 8900 109th Ave N #700, Champlin, MN 55316
Spring Lake Park HS (SLP), 1100 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Bethel University Sports & Rec Center (SRC), 1445 Arden Oaks Dr, Arden Hills, MN 55112
2023 EVENT INFORMATION
Crossfire Tournaments & Playdates
January 14, 15, 21 - February 4, 11, 12, 25, 26
MOLTEN SERIES & MOLTEN CUP
January -May 2023
Standard Payment: $30 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)PLAYING LOCATIONS
Midwest VB Warehouse (MVW), 14050 Judicial Rd, Burnsville
MN Select VB Center (MNS), 8686 Valley Forge Ln N, Maple Grove
M1 (M1), 1701 W 94th St, Suite #300, Bloomington
2023 EVENT INFORMATION
Molten Series
Jan 7-8, Jan 21-22, Feb 25-26, Mar 4-5, Mar 11-12, Apr 15-16
Molten Cup
May 20-21, 2023
COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT JO TOURNAMENTS
January - March 2023
Standard Payment: $32-$35 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)PLAYING LOCATION
College of Saint Benedict (CSB)
Haehn Campus Center
30162 College Ave S, St Joseph, MN 56374
2023 EVENT INFORMATION
CSB JO Tournaments
January 22, February 5, February 26, March 19
NORTHERN LIGHTS POWER LEAGUE, 12s CUP & AAU SUPER REGIONAL
January -May 2023
Standard Payment: $30 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)PLAYING LOCATION
Midwest VB Warehouse (MVW), 14050 Judicial Rd, Burnsville
2023 EVENT INFORMATION
Northern Lights Power League
Jan 14-15, Feb 4-5, Mar 4, 12, 25-26, Apr 22-23
Northern Lights 12s Cup
April 22-23, 2023
AAU Super Regional
May 13 or 14, 2023
ROCHESTER YOUTH VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION & NVC TOURNAMENTS
January - May 2023
Standard Payment: $35-$40 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)PLAYING LOCATIONS
National Volleyball Center (NVC), 2601 Viola Rd NE, Rochester
Century High School (CENT), 2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester
Regional Sports Center (RCTC), 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester
Friedell Middle School (FRMS), 1200 S Broadway, Rochester
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
Rochester site has a discounted rate of TBD (+tax) for either a single or double room can be reserved with Debbie. Please let her know if you would like a room for Friday and/or Saturday night(s).
2023 EVENT INFORMATION
NVC Tournaments - Feb 4-5 | Mar 11-12, 25-26 | Apr 22-23
Frostbite Festival I - Jan 14-15, 2023
Frostbite Festival II - Jan 21-22, 2023
Odd Cup - Mar 18-19, 2023
Med City Cup I - Apr 1-2, 2023
Med City Cup II - Apr 15-16, 2023
Rochester Cup I - May 6-7, 2023
Rochester Cup II - May 13-14, 2023
BIG CITY LUAU
January 28-29, 2023
Standard Payment: $40 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)PLAYING LOCATIONS
Midwest VB Warehouse (MVW), 14050 Judicial Rd, Burnsville
MN Select VB Center (MNS), 8686 Valley Forge Ln N, Maple Grove
M1 (M1), 1701 W 94th St, Suite #300, Bloomington
Various Twin Cities Metro Area Locations (see Event Information page for a complete listing)
National Volleyball Center (NVC), 2601 Viola Rd NE, Rochester
2023 EVENT INFORMATION
Big City Luau
January 28-29, 2023
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
Rochester site has options for a single or double room that can be reserved with Debbie. Please let her know if you would like a room for Friday and/or Saturday night(s).
NORTHSTAR PRESIDENT'S DAY CHALLENGE
February 11-12 & February 18-19, 2023
Standard Payment: $40 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)PLAYING LOCATIONS
Midwest VB Warehouse (MVW), 14050 Judicial Rd, Burnsville
MN Select VB Center (MNS), 8686 Valley Forge Ln N, Maple Grove
M1 (M1), 1701 W 94th St, Suite #300, Bloomington
Various Twin Cities Metro Area Locations (see Event Information page for a complete listing)
2023 EVENT INFORMATION
NorthStar President's Day Challenge Week 1
February 11-12, 2023
NorthStar President's Day Challenge Week 2
February 18-19, 2023
SHAKOPEE VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION
Winter Dig: January 8, 2023
Daylight Dig: March 12, 2023
Spring Dig: April 22-23, 2023
Daylight Dig: March 12, 2023
Spring Dig: April 22-23, 2023
Standard Payment: $30 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)PLAYING LOCATION
Shakopee High School (SHS), 100 17th Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379
2023 EVENT INFORMATION
Shakopee Volleyball Association
January 8, March 12, April 22-23
LAKEVILLE JUNIORS VOLLEYBALL
April 1, 2023
Standard Payment: $30 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)PLAYING LOCATION
Lakeville South High School (LVS), 21135 Jacquard Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044
2023 EVENT INFORMATION
Lakeville Junior Volleyball
April 1, 2023
MIDWEST FIESTA
April 29-30, 2023
Standard Payment: $40 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)PLAYING LOCATIONS
Midwest VB Warehouse (MVW), 14050 Judicial Rd, Burnsville
MN Select VB Center (MNS), 8686 Valley Forge Ln N, Maple Grove
M1 (M1), 1701 W 94th St, Suite #300, Bloomington
Various Twin Cities Metro Area Locations (see Event Information page for a complete listing)
2023 EVENT INFORMATION
Midwest Fiesta
April 29-30, 2023
NON-MVOA EVENTS
-----Events listed below are NOT assigned by MVOA and are listed here as a courtesy-----
AAU Grand Prix - Sanford Pentagon
April 1-2, 2023
NOT ASSIGNED BY MVOA - Linked here as a courtesy
Location: Sanford Pentagon, 2210 W. Pentagon Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Event Details
AAU Sanctioned Event
11s, 12s, 13s, 14s,15s, 16s, 17s, 18s
Payment: Based on experience and certification. TBD $25-$40.
Free hotel & discounted food (see below).
The tournament brings the best volleyball from IA, MN, ND, NE and SD. We are looking for the best officials in the area to help facilitate this tournament. In 2022, they offered a free hotel for you and a partner, free water or Gatorade while you officiate, 50% off of concessions and the best hospitality in the Midwest. So, please consider taking a drive west to the biggest city in South Dakota and check out our beautiful facility “Sanford Pentagon”.
Contact : Laurie Thompson | 605-376-4512 | Arcollt67@gmail.com