Volleyball News & Announcements

VOLLEYBALL COMMENTS ON THE RULES – 2026-27

4‑2‑1a, 4‑2‑1i(3) (NEW), 4‑2‑2 — The libero must be easily distinguishable from their teammates on the court. Permitting liberos to ...

2026 TASO VOLLEYBALL UNIFORM POLICY

The TASO Volleyball 2026 Uniform Policy may be reviewed and downloaded here: 2026 Volleyball Uniform Policy

SHORTEN YOUR LEARNING CURVE

Referee.com As a young or newer referee works to master the art of officiating, she or he soon finds out ...

OFFICIATING TIP

Always mentally rehearse your game/match

2026 TGCA All-Star Match – Volleyball

2026 TGCA All‑Star Match Arlington Martin HS (location subject to change) Friday July 17th: 1A – 4A Saturday July 18th: ...

2026‑27 VOLLEYBALL RULES CHANGES

2026‑27 VOLLEYBALL RULES CHANGES 4‑2‑1a, 4‑2‑1i(3) (NEW), 4‑2‑2: Libero uniform bottoms may be any color and no longer must match ...

OFFICIATING TIP

“Choose wisely what to hear and when to respond”

VOLLEYBALL REFEREE STAND SAFETY: PREVENT DISASTER WITH STANDARD CHECKS

by Brad Tittrington Volleyball referee stand safety must be part of every prematch routine to ensure a secure officiating environment. ...

VOLLEYBALL SPORTSYOU

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CREW HARMONY LEADS TO BETTER GAMES & MORE FUN

When any game assignment arrives, all sorts of questions usually race through an official’s mind. Who’s playing and where is ...

LESSONS BEYOND THE GAMES

Officiating teaches valuable lessons both on the court or field and off. It’s Worth the Wait “I’ve officiated football and ...

IMPARTIALITY IN ADDRESSING COACHES

I‘m always ill at ease when an official with whom I’m working is on a first‑name basis with a coach. ...

DEALING WITH OBNOXIOUS FANS

Between the lines, sports officials have every right and can take immediate action to eject a player or coach from ...

PROACTIVE OFFICIALS VITAL PART OF EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

In the face of a medical emergency, Dale Wakasugi has simple, yet powerful advice for school administrators: “Do something . ...

YOUR WORDS HAVE RAMIFICATIONS

Your words have ramifications.  In England, a soccer referee was reportedly forced to quit the Premier League after he allegedly ...

WHEN DOES SIDELINE BEHAVIOR CAUSE OFFICIALS TO QUIT?

“I did not like being a referee one bit, and I’m very happy to be done with it. It was ...