To develop, train, and elevate volleyball officials' knowledge and skills in conjunction with the evolving dynamics of the modern game.

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2024 RAVOA Meetings

Next Meeting - 17 March
5pm @ UW Health Sports Factory
Meeting Topic - Boys season kickoff

FREE Meeting - All are welcome!​

Questions??  More Information??   -   CANBERRA@aol.com

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NEW !    2024-25 NFHS Rules Changes
Click here for NFHS 2024-25 rules changes

• Damaged uniform
• Line judges change corners
• Substitution following libero injured/ill

CONGRATULATIONS!
2024 Girls Post-season assignments -​
click here to see RAVOA member assignments

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Officials Division approvals
* Officials may wear Cyan, Gray, or White USA Volleyball uniforms w/IHSA patch 2" down from sleeve seam on LEFT arm

* Post-Season = White uniforms are required

* Officials may use wireless communication devices during regular season competition ONLY

​* Post-Season - wireless communication is not allowed

Pre-Match Medical Huddle
Click here for information

NEW !  Officials Points of Emphasis
A list of observations and best practices compiled from debriefings at the IHSA State Championships

2026 - Click here for 2026 POE
2025 - Click here for 2025 POE
2024 - Click here for 2024 POE
2023 - Click here for 2023 POE
​2022 - Click here for 2022 POE
2021 - Click here for 2021 POE
2019 - Click here for 2019 POE
2018 - Click here for 2018 POE
2017 - Click here for 2017 POE

RAVOA Scheduled Meetings

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• 03 Mar 2025 - Boy's Kickoff Mtg 
• 18 Aug 2025 - Fall Rules Review
• 21 Sep 2025 - Regular Meeting (Sunday)
• 19 Oct 2025 - Post-Season Preparation
• 16 Mar 2026 - Boy's Kickoff Mtg
  
• 17 Aug 2026 - Fall Rules Review
  
• 21 Sep 2026 - Regular Meeting (Monday)
  
• 19 Oct 2026 - Post-Season Preparation
  

Girls Season 2024 - 12Aug - 16Nov
Boys Season 2025 - 10Mar - 07 Jun
Girls Season 2025 - 11Aug - 15 Nov
Boys Season 2026 - 08Mar - 05Jun
Girls Season 2026 - 10Aug - 14Nov
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All meetings begin at 5pm and are held at the new UW Health Sports Factory, 305 S. Madison, Rockford, IL.



$10 Annual dues - July 1 thru June 30
Payable electronically at any of the following...
Zelle dues to:  CANBERRA@aol.com
PayPal dues:  www.PayPal.me/RThinnes
Venmo dues:  @Roger-Thinnes

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