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SYC Volleyball Referees

SYC Volleyball Referee Program

Get paid to referee elementary & middle school volleyball matches for SYC’s recreational volleyball program!

SYC is looking for energetic, volleyball-loving players to officiate our recreational volleyball matches from the net for the fall and spring seasons. Pay Rate:

  • New Referees: $25 per match
  • Seasoned Referees: $35 per match (ref'd with SYC at least one season)
  • Certified Referees: $40 per match

Payments are paid through direct deposit.  

Each match consists of 1 referee at net and two volunteer line judges -- one from each team.  Each team also chooses a volunteer to work the score table (1 for the official score sheet, 1 for the score board).

Referees:

  • Must be at least 9th grade or older  & have reliable transportation.
  • Must have a fundamental understanding of volleyball and its rules .
  • Must read & understand the SYC Volleyball Rule Book.
  • Should be willing to attend 1 mandatory training meeting either in person or virtual (date, TBD)
  • Will officiate matches according to the game schedule for 5th and 6th grade & middle school leagues (Match is comprised of best of 3 games. Match 1&2 are played to 25 and match 3 is played to 15).
  • Should be comfortable taking charge & making clear decisions while officiating at the net.
  • Need a whistle!
  • Must arrive 15 minutes early to each match.
  • Will work with volunteer line judges and scorekeepers.
  • Are responsible for keeping games running on time.
  • Are the official word at games -- what the referee decides, goes.
  • Must sign off on official scorecards for each match.

Referees for each season will work on weeknight evenings between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. generally at the following locations, based on their availability:

  • Island Creek Elementary School Gym
  • West Springfield Elementary School Gym
  • Irving Middle School Gym
  • Orange Hunt Elementary School Gym

You will be contacted soon after registration to receive additional information, details on a mandatory referees meeting and signing up for direct deposit. 

Please note: The number of games for each season is limited. SYC cannot guarantee all registered referees will be assigned games. 

For questions, reach out to volleyball@sycva.com.


Closed for 2023/2024. Check back Aug 2024.

Questons about Direct Deposit or W9 Form? Contact Dotty Talbott.

Deanna Murray

Deanna Murray

Volleyball Commissioner