Juniors Tournaments & Power Leagues
Certification Requirements for MVOA Assigned Events
The events we assign are sanctioned by different governing entities. Some certifications cross-over 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 event.
See our Independent Contractors page for more information on these certification options.
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)
Applications to work Juniors Events
APPLICATION #1 - WEEKLY POWER LEAGUES & TOURNAMENTS
Use this application to register for the Northern Lights Power League, Molten Series, Crossfire, Shakopee, Lakeville and Rochester tournaments.
APPLICATION #2 - MAJOR TOURNAMENTS
Use this application to register for the 4 major tournament weekends that include the Big City Luau, Presidents Day, and Midwest Fiesta.
NEW for 2022
We will be using Arbiter to confirm assignments. Be sure to keep your availability up to date in Arbiter. Arbiter will be used to determine your current availability should things change after you submit your application.
Introduction to Officiating Juniors 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 below. All juniors events follow the rule set from USA Volleyball with some modifications and both USAV & AAU offer video training modules for officials. The buttons below will take you to the USAV Rulebook & Rule Interpretations on the USAVolleyball website as well as the Rules Comparison document on the PAVO website.
Crossfire Playdates & Tournaments
January-May 2022
Standard Payment: $27 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
2022 Event Information
Crossfire Tournament & Playdate Information & Procedures
January 9, 15, 29 | February 6, 26 | March 5, 12-13, 19, 26-27 | April 2, 10, 23-24 | June 4-5, 11-12
Molten Series & Molten Cup
January -May 2022
Standard Payment: $27 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
2022 Event Information
Molten Series - Jan 2, Jan 8-9, Jan 22-23, Feb 26-27, Mar 12-13, Apr 2-3
Molten Cup - May 21-22, 2022
College of Saint Benedict JO Tournaments
January 16, 23, February 6, 27, 2022
Standard Payment: $32 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
2022 Event Information
CSB JO Tournaments - Jan 16, 23 | Feb 6, 27, 2022
Northern Lights Power League, 12s Cup & AAU Super Regional
January -May 2022
Standard Payment: $27 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)Locations
Midwest VB Warehouse (MVW), 14050 Judicial Rd, Burnsville
2022 Event Information
Northern Lights Power League - Jan 15-16, Feb 5-6, Mar 5-6, Mar 19, Apr 23-24, 2022
Northern Lights 12s Cup - Mar 26-27, 2022
AAU Super Regional - May 7-8, 2022
Rochester Youth Volleyball Association & NVC Tournaments
January - May 2022
NVC Tournaments: $30 per match
Named Tournaments Payments: $32 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 $55 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).
2022 Event Information
NVC Tournaments - Jan 2, 9 | Feb 5-6 | Mar 12-13, 26-27 | Apr 23-24
Frostbite Festival I - Jan 15-16, 2022
Frostbite Festival II - Jan 22-23, 2022
Odd Cup - Mar 19-20, 2022
Med City Cup I - Apr 2-3, 2022
Med City Cup II - Apr 9-10, 2022
Rochester Cup I - May,7-8, 2022
Rochester Cup II - May 14-15, 2022
Big City Luau
January 29-30, 2022
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
National Volleyball Center (NVC), 2601 Viola Rd NE, Rochester
Various Twin Cities Metro Area Locations (see Event Information page for a complete listing)
2022 Event Information
Big City Luau Officials Information & Procedures
Hotel
Rochester site has a discounted rate of $55 (+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).
One division of each age level is scheduled for the Rochester location.
NorthStar President's Day Challenge
February 12-13 & February 19-20, 2022
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
National Volleyball Center (NVC), 2601 Viola Rd NE, Rochester
Various Twin Cities Metro Area Locations (see Event Information page for a complete listing)
2022 Event Information
NorthStar President's Day Challenge Week 1 - February 12-13, 2022
NorthStar President's Day Challenge Week 2 - February 19-20, 2022
Hotel
Rochester site has a discounted rate of $55 (+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).
One division each week is scheduled for the Rochester location
North Country Region Smackfest
February 12-13, 2022
Standard Payment: $40 per match
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)
2022 Event Information
NCR Smackfest - February 12-13, 2022
Shakopee Volleyball Association
December Dig: Dec 5, 2021
Daylight Dig: Mar 13, 2022
Spring Dig: Apr 23-24, 2022
Daylight Dig: Mar 13, 2022
Spring Dig: Apr 23-24, 2022
Standard Payment: $27 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)Locations
Shakopee High School (SHS), 100 17th Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379
2022 Event Information
Shakopee Volleyball Association - Dec 5, 2021, Mar 13, Apr 23-24, 2022
Lakeville Juniors Volleyball
TBD April 2022
Standard Payment: $27 per match
CERTIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
(only one is needed)Locations
Lakeville South High School (LVS), 21135 Jacquard Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044
2022 Event Information
Lakeville Junior Volleyball - April 2022
North Country Region Area Championships
April 23-24, 2022
Tiered Certification Based Fee Structure: National $40, Junior National $38, Regional $36, Provisional $31, Apprentice $27, Junior $20
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)
2022 Event Information
NCR Area Championships - April 23-24, 2022
Midwest Fiesta
April 30-May 1, 2022
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
National Volleyball Center (NVC), 2601 Viola Rd NE, Rochester
Various Twin Cities Metro Area Locations (see Event Information page for a complete listing)
2022 Event Information
Midwest Fiesta Officials Information & Procedures
Hotel
Rochester site has a discounted rate of $55 (+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).
NON-MVOA EVENTS
-----Events listed below are NOT assigned by MVOA and are listed here as a courtesy-----
Northern Lights January Thaw & 18's National Qualifier
January 29-31, 2022
NOT ASSIGNED BY MVOA - Linked here as a courtesy
Location: CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska
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 18-20 & March 25-27, 2022
NOT ASSIGNED BY MVOA - Linked here as a courtesy
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center
Event Details
USA Volleyball Sanctioned Event
Weekend 1: 11s, 12s, 15s, 16s, 17s, 18s
Weekend 2: 13s, 14s
Northern Lights Stars & Stripes Classic
May 2022 (Sat - Mon)
Payment:TBD
Girls 15s, 16s, 17s, 18s