Become An Official!
Are you passionate about volleyball and looking to make a positive impact on the game? The Connecticut Board of Volleyball Officials is always looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Whether you're experienced or new to officiating, we offer training and support to help you succeed.
Be part of a community that ensures fair play, upholds the integrity of the sport, and helps shape the future of high school volleyball. Sign up today and make a difference on and off the court!
Becoming An Official
Welcome to the Connecticut Board of Volleyball Officials (CBVO). The CBVO is the training and assigning board for high schools in the Litchfield, Hartford, Tolland, and part of New Haven counties. Before beginning the process of applying for membership, please read the following information carefully.
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The process starts with the application. Completing the application allows us to add you to the email list that will help to keep you up to date. Applications received today will be saved and treated as an application for the 2026 season. As you read the information below, note: any reference to ‘1st year’ officials means the new class: YOU.
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Applications (2026 Season):
The CBVO looks forward to helping all interested parties become volleyball officials. If you are interested in becoming an official for the 2026 season, please complete the application below and we will follow up with training information in the spring of 2026.
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Training & Membership Fees:
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A one-time training fee of $110 is required from trainees. This covers training expenses and a background check through the CIAC.
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Yearly CBVO membership dues are $100, dues are payable after successful completion of the training course.
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Second and third year officials are REQUIRED to attend summer training. Second and third-year officials are required to attend training. Training fees are $50 per year. (officials demonstrating success after a second year may not be required to attend a third year session.)
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General Information:
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Most volleyball matches are played on weekdays, with some on Saturday. Weekday matches usually begin at 4pm, with some matches starting later. Officials need to arrive at the gym no later than 30 minutes before the match, so if you cannot get to school gyms by 3:30 (allow for driving time) you may not get scheduled for many matches.
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Officials are required to buy their own uniforms and equipment.
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Trainees are required to score 80% or better on an open book test to become CBVO officials. (Rules and case books are provided as part of yearly dues).
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Typically, officials’ pay ranges from around $70 for a freshman match, to almost $140 for a JV & varsity doubleheader.
Training Dates (2026):
Trainee Overview & Orientation – (Date TBD - May/June 2026)
Trainees will be informed on procedures and practices such as: Insurance, purchasing an official CBVO shirt, using the Arbiter system to submit your availability to our schedulers, getting paid, and paying assigner fees. This session is an overview of officiating high school sports. It is important that prospective officials attend this session prior to attending the CBVO Volleyball Officiating classes.
Classroom Sessions – TBA - June/July/Aug 2026
On-Court Sessions – TBA - June/July/Aug 2026
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