Uniforms & Equipment
General Uniform Guidelines for Metro Volleyball Assigned Events
Rule #1: Look (and be) Professional.
Rule #2: See Rule #1.
Rule #3: Being in uniform is an expectation of the officials we assign. You're representing yourself AND Metro Volleyball when you step onto the court and only have one chance to make a first impression. Make it a good one!
Juniors Events Uniforms
Preferred Uniform Shirt is the Certified Volleyball Official polos (either in blue, grey or white shown in the pictures to the left)
MN Boys HS - For MN Boys High School, matches, please wear the certified white polos only (not the blue or grey polo)
You can order the preferred polos at: http://vbofficialsgear.com
NOTE: This is the only vendor that sells the preferred/certified polos and they have very little in stock and currently are seeing supply/delivery issues. If you need an alternative, please purchase an inexpensive plain white polo (option below)
Acceptable Alternatives:
Old Certified Volleyball Official logo white polo
Plain/no manufacturer logo, white polo from any vendor
NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Grey MSHSL-logo polo (these are for MSHSL girls volleyball matches only)
Other club/tournament affiliated polos
Anything with zebra stripes
Patches
Please only wear USAV and PAVO patches at USA Volleyball and NCAA sanctioned events.
Uniform Pants
Preferred Uniform Pants are Navy dress slacks
Acceptable Alternatives:
Black dress slacks
Black golf pants
NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Yoga pants
Capri pants
Sweatpants
Wind pants
Khaki's
Shoes/Socks
Preferred Shoes are Plain white shoes w/ little or no accents
Acceptable Alternatives:
Plain black shoes w/ little or no accents
NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Obviously dirty/worn tennis shoes
Shoes with lots of bright colors
MSHSL Girls High School Volleyball Uniform
REQUIRED MSHSL = Gray MSHSL Volleyball Official Polo (long or short sleeve, you don't have to match your partner)
NO LONGER ALLOWED = PLAIN white polo shirt
The Gray MSHSL shirt should ONLY be worn for MSHSL Girls High School Volleyball Season Events
You can purchase the polo from:
General Sports Braemar
7505 Ikola Way #203, Edina, MN 55439
Or Contact Shawn Vallek at 612-925-4010, svellek@generalsports.usBlack Dress Slacks, Black/Dark Brown Belt, Black Socks, Black Shoes
For Girls MSHSL Only: Black MSHSL Logo Mask is an option in addition to the plain white, gray and black masks mentioned below.
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.
Masks
PLAIN BLACK
PLAIN GRAY
PLAIN WHITE
Standard disposable masks (typically light blue on one side and white on the other)
FOR GIRLS MSHSL ONLY: BLACK MSHSL LOGO MASK - PURCHASE FROM GENERAL SPORTS
NO OTHER OPTIONS, WORDS, PICTURES, PATTERNS, COLORS, SLOGANS
MUST BE BIG ENOUGH TO FIT SECURELY ON YOUR FACE TO COMPLETELY COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING WHEN USING A REGULAR WHISTLE UNDERNEATH YOUR MASK.