Scorer Requirements and Responsibilities

All Carolina Region members desiring to become a certified Scorer for the current season should log in to their USAV Online Account, click on the Officials Certifications tab in the blue menu on left, and select the certification in the Scorer tab that they wish to apply for. By doing this, you will be notifying the Region of your intent to get certified at that level and a link will be provided bringing you to this page. Click on the appropriate section header below for additional information about the certification for which you applied.

[Junior Scorer ] [Adult Team Scorer ] [Provisional Scorer ] [Regional Scorer]

Junior Scorekeeper:
You have submitted the online application for the Junior Scorekeeper Certification.  To become certified or re-certified as a Junior scorekeeper you must do the following:

1. Be a current member in good standing within Carolina Region - USA Volleyball.
2. Attend a Carolina Region Official’s clinic (Scorekeeper portion).  www.quest4excellence.org/Carolina_Region/Officiating/Officiating_Clinic_Registration.asp
3. Take and correct to 100 the approved USA Volleyball Form "Junior" written test for scorekeepers using the rulebook or any other reference materials.
4. Successfully complete the Junior scorekeeper certification requirements.
5. Demonstrate the ability to officiate as a scorekeeper during one of the first three tournaments of the season.
6. Annually obtain one passing rating on a junior level match.

Responsibilities and entitlements of a Junior scorekeeper:

1. After certification, the Junior scorekeeper shall have the opportunity to keep score at the team’s officiating work assignments for sanctioned and other approved volleyball competitions within the Carolina Region.  Note:  In the case of a junior coach, this certification is needed to meet the team requirement that at least one coach on the team must be a certified referee and present during their team’s work assignments.  This certification does not entitle the coach to officiate (must get an adult certification).

Adult Team Scorekeeper:
You have submitted the online application for the Adult Team Scorekeeper Certification.  To become certified or re-certified as an Adult Team scorekeeper you must do the following:

1. Be a current member in good standing within Carolina Region - USA Volleyball;
2. Attend a Carolina Region Official’s clinic (Scorekeeper portion).  www.quest4excellence.org/Carolina_Region/Officiating/Officiating_Clinic_Registration.asp
3. Attain a minimum score of 70 percent on the approved USA Volleyball Form "A" written test for scorekeepers or (if scored below 70) correct to 100 using the rulebook or any other reference materials.
4. Demonstrate the ability to keep score during a subsequent practical rating.

Responsibilities and entitlements of an Adult Team scorekeeper:

1. After certification, the Adult Team scorekeeper shall have the opportunity to keep score for their team’s officiating work assignments for sanctioned and other approved volleyball competitions within the Carolina Region.
2. Practical ratings as an Adult Team scorekeeper are valid for a period of two years, however, annual clinic attendance and a passing score (or corrections to 100) on the scorekeeper written test is required to maintain certification each year.

Provisional Scorekeeper:
You have submitted the online application for the Provisional Scorekeeper Certification.  To become certified or re-certified as a Provisional scorekeeper you must do the following:

1. Be a current member in good standing within Carolina Region - USA Volleyball;
2. Attend a Carolina Region Official’s clinic (Scorekeeper portion).  www.quest4excellence.org/Carolina_Region/Officiating/Officiating_Clinic_Registration.asp
3. Attain a minimum score (closed book) of 70 percent on the approved USA Volleyball Form "A" written test for scorekeepers and correct to 100 using the rulebook or any other reference materials.
4. Demonstrate the ability to keep score during a subsequent practical rating.

Responsibilities and entitlements of a Provisional scorekeeper:

1. After certification, the Provisional scorekeeper will be entitled to wear the official Provisional patch and approved official’s uniform while officiating.
2. After certification, the Provisional scorekeeper shall have the opportunity to work assignments for sanctioned and other approved volleyball competitions within the Carolina Region from Regionally designated assignor(s).
3. A Provisional scorekeeper may elect to become a candidate for Regional scorekeeper upon completion of one season as a Provisional scorekeeper. The Provisional rating may be retained indefinitely provided all re-certification requirements are met.
4. A Provisional scorekeeper is authorized to officiate any USA Volleyball-sanctioned competition, including Junior Olympic Volleyball competition within the Region where certified, and in other Regions with the approval of the appropriate Regional scorekeeper chair.
5. Practical ratings as an Provisional scorekeeper are valid for a period of two years, however, annual clinic attendance and a passing score (or corrections to 100) on the scorekeeper written test is required to maintain certification each year.

Regional Scorekeeper:
You have submitted the online application for the Regional Scorekeeper Certification.  To become certified or re-certified as a Regional scorekeeper you must do the following:

1. Be a current member in good standing within the Carolina Region - USA Volleyball.
2. Attend a Carolina Region Official’s clinic (Scorekeeper portion).  www.quest4excellence.org/Carolina_Region/Officiating/Officiating_Clinic_Registration.asp
3. Attain a minimum score (closed book) of 80 percent on the approved USA Volleyball Form "A" written test for scorekeepers and correct to 100 using the rulebook or any other reference materials.
4. Demonstrate the ability to keep score during two subsequent practical ratings.

Responsibilities and entitlements of a Regional scorekeeper:

1. After certification, the Regional scorekeeper will be entitled to wear the official Regional patch and approved official’s uniform while officiating.
2. After certification, the Regional scorekeeper shall have the opportunity to work assignments for sanctioned and other approved volleyball competitions within the Carolina Region from Regionally designated assignor(s).
3. A Regional scorekeeper may elect to become a candidate for National scorekeeper (www.carolinaregionvb.org/Officials/candcriteria.html) upon completion of two seasons as a Regional scorekeeper. The Regional rating may be retained indefinitely provided all re-certification requirements are met.
4. A Regional scorekeeper is authorized to officiate any USA Volleyball-sanctioned competition, including Junior Olympic Volleyball competition within the Region where certified, and in other Regions with the approval of the appropriate Regional scorekeeper chair.
5. Practical ratings as a Regional scorekeeper are valid for a period of two years; however, annual clinic attendance and a passing score (with corrections to 100) on the scorekeeper written test is required to maintain certification each year.