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)
Regions: North Country, Badger, Iowa, & others
Junior Volleyball Association (JVA)
AAU Volleyball (AAU)
Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)
Professional Association of Volleyball Officials (PAVO/NCAA)
Application to work Juniors Events
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.
Assignments via Arbiter
We will be using Arbiter to confirm assignments. You will provide your availability for these assignments using the BLOCKS tab in Arbiter. Leave dates that you wish to be assigned open/unblocked and add full or part day blocks to dates where you do not wish to be assigned. Add these blocks immediately upon submitting your application (if new, add blocks as soon as you accept the invitation to join the MVOA Arbiter tenant).
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 different from the examples above may prevent us from seeing that you are available for event.
Introduction to Officiating Juniors Events for MVOA
This video is an introduction to Metro Volleyball to help 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.)
11:35 Accepting Juniors assignments via ArbiterSports
18:55 Required Paperwork for Independent Contractors
Rulebooks & Training Resources
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 Rulebook & Rule Interpretations on the USA Volleyball website as well as the Rules Comparison document on the PAVO website.
2023 JUNIORS EVENT SCHEDULE
As of 10/3/2022
Crossfire Playdates & Tournaments
January-May 2023
Standard Payment: $30 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)Locations
Crossfire (CF), 8900 109th Ave N #700, Champlin, MN 55316
Hope Fieldhouse (HFH), 2645 145th St W, Rosemount, MN 55068
Lindbergh Center (LBC), Hopkins HS, 2400 Lindbergh Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Molten Series & Molten Cup
January -May 2023
Standard Payment: $30 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)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 - February 2023
Standard Payment: $30-$35 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)Locations
College of Saint Benedict (CSB)
Haehn Campus Center
30162 College Ave S, St Joseph, MN 56374
Northern Lights Power League, 12s Cup & AAU Super Regional
January -May 2023
Standard Payment: $30 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)Locations
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 2022
Standard Payment: $35-$40 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)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
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)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
February 11-12 & February 18-19, 2023
Standard Payment: $40 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)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
North Country Region Ace of Clubs Festival
February 11-12, 2023
Standard Payment: TBD
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
YOU MUST BE USAV CERTIFIED TO WORK THIS EVENTLocations
Various Twin Cities Metro Area Locations (see Event Information page for a complete listing when available)
2023 Event Information
NCR Ace of Clubs Festival - February 11-12, 2023
Shakopee Volleyball Association
December Dig: TBD
Daylight Dig: TBD
Spring Dig: TBD
Daylight Dig: TBD
Spring Dig: TBD
Standard Payment: $30 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)Locations
Shakopee High School (SHS), 100 17th Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379
Lakeville Juniors Volleyball
April 2023
Standard Payment: $30 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)Locations
Lakeville South High School (LVS), 21135 Jacquard Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044
Midwest Fiesta
April 29-30, 2023
Standard Payment: $40 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)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
North Country Region Twin Cities River Rumble
April 29-30, 2023
Tiered Certification Based Fee Structure: TBD
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
YOU MUST BE USAV CERTIFIED TO WORK THIS EVENTLocations
Various Twin Cities Metro Area Locations (see Event Information page for a complete listing when available)
2023 Event Information
NCR Twin Cities River Rumble - April 29-30, 2023
NON-MVOA EVENTS
-----Events listed below are NOT assigned by MVOA and are listed here as a courtesy so that you can avoid double-booking yourself-----
Northern Lights January Thaw & 18's National Qualifier
January 28-29, 2023
NOT ASSIGNED BY MVOA - Linked here as a courtesy
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center
Event Details
USA Volleyball Sanctioned Event
14s, 15s, 16s
17s & 18s USAV Qualifier
AAU Grand Prix - Sanford Pentagon
April 2-3, 2022
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
12s, 13s, 14s,15s, 16s, 17s, 18s
Payment: TBD
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. We are offering 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. Pay will be based on experience and certification. $25-$35. 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
Northern Lights Qualifier - Minneapolis Convention Center
March 17-18 & March 24-26, 2023
NOT ASSIGNED BY MVOA - Linked here as a courtesy
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center
Event Details
USA Volleyball Sanctioned Event
Weekend 1: 11s, 12s, 13s, 14s
Weekend 2: 15s, 16s, 17s, 18s