Wisconsin High School Volleyball Officials Assn.

WHSVOA provides clinics, training meetings & observation opportunities to help our members become effective high school volleyball officials in Wisconsin.

[Wisconsin High School Volleyball Officials Assn. @WHSVOA]

Are you passionate about volleyball and looking to get involved? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

Take the first step towards an exciting new adventure by visiting https://t.co/dgYD3js4sS to get started.

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[Wisconsin High School Volleyball Officials Assn. @WHSVOA]

Curious about how top coaches view the game? Kick off the week by grabbing a front-row seat to the conversation this Monday, August 10th! We’re excited to welcome Caitie Ratkowski (DSHA) and Jake Cosson (MUHS) to share their insights at our upcoming coaches panel.

📍 West Allis Recreation Center (2450 S 68th St, West Allis, WI)
⏰ 6:00 PM: New Officials Meeting
⏰ 7:00 PM: General Membership Meeting
🔗 Full calendar & details: https://t.co/98r9sR904W

See you there!

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[Wisconsin High School Volleyball Officials Assn. @WHSVOA]

This past Monday, during our first meeting of the season, we inducted Larry Schoenick as the newest member of the WHSVOA Hall of Fame. After playing high school volleyball in the 1960s, Larry reconnected with the sport in the '90s and has been an integral part of the community ever since. Over the years, he has graciously served the WHSVOA in key leadership roles, including assignor and treasurer, and most recently was the coordinator of scorers and line judges at the WIAA State Tournaments.

In his own words...

"After having played high school volleyball in the 60’s, I reconnected with the sport as a sub-varsity coach in the 90’s. I received officiating licensure then to help cover tournaments where a scheduled official didn’t show up or became injured. I moved on from coaching, but retained my officiating credentials thereafter, joining the WHSVOA.

After a few years, Bob Grise was ready to retire and I became the associations second officials’ assignor, moving the duties online. I was selected as the Treasurer shortly thereafter and became a member of our Board of Directors.

In the middle 10’s on forward, I represented the WHSVOA at the State Tournament as coordinator of scorers and line judges. I was selected to officiate there with excellent officials James Hochevar, Teague Prichard and most recently, Jody Witty.

I have retired from officiating and enjoy life outside of volleyball with my wife, Sue."

Please join us in congratulating Larry on a well deserved WHSVOA Hall of Fame induction!

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In this inspiring message, Olympic President Kirsty Coventry reminds us of the unique power of sport to bring communities together, spark inspiration, and foster a deep sense of pride, connection, and belonging.

​Want to experience that same feeling? Come join us on the court! Visit https://t.co/4HoDD8QuwU to get started.

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2026-2027 Officials registration is NOW OPEN!

Officials play a vital role in making education-based athletics possible, and we’re excited to welcome returning and new officials. #BecomeAnOfficial

Register to become an official ➡️ https://t.co/q8e4KNjIYO
For more information➡️ https://t.co/KOa39svdES

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Registration is now open for our 2026 clinics!

For more information, visit https://t.co/cP1i1cPblB

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Mark your calendars! We have an exciting lineup of meetings planned this year that you won’t want to miss. For more information, visit https://t.co/cP1i1cPblB

#RefVBWI #Volleyball #VolleyballOfficiating #WHSVOA @wiaawi

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Shane's passion & desire to stay a part of the game led him to become a VB official. He loves having the best seat in the house & you could too!

Visit https://t.co/RcNxnlFQJE for more info.

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Coming to the @BadgerRegionVB Championships this weekend? Stop by our booth outside of Door A of the exhibition hall and ask us how to get the best seat for all the action as a HS volleyball official.

#BecomeAnOfficial #RefVBWI @wiaawi @WisVCA @NASOofficiating @NFHS_Org

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The 2026 @BadgerRegionVB Championships are Here!

Stop by our booth outside exhibition hall over the next 2 weekends and ask us how to get the best seat for all the action as a HS volleyball official.

#BecomeAnOfficial #RefVBWI #Volleyball #VolleyballOfficiating @wiaawi @WisVCA

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Congratulations to Kettle Moraine High School on being chosen as the boys volleyball recipient of the 2025 WHSVOA Sportsmanship Award!

For more info, visit our FB post at https://t.co/MEJo4DSRO6 .

#sportsmanshipmatters #wisvb #wisbvb #WHSVOA #RefVBWI

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[Wisconsin High School Volleyball Officials Assn. @WHSVOA]

Congratulations to Holmen HS & West Allis Central HS on being chosen as the girls volleyball co-recipients of the 2025 WHSVOA Sportsmanship Award!

For more info, visit our FB post at https://t.co/tQCF7LlMFE .

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Hot off the press! NFHS has released the 2026-27 volleyball rules changes.

Highlights include...
- Teams being allowed to designate 2 liberos
- Update to the screening rule
- Change in R2 whistle protocol in-between sets

Full details at https://t.co/Y7Oytf5ws0

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APPROVED VOLLEYBALL PROPOSALS 🏐

◉ All sectional finals must be played at either 1 pm, 4 pm, or 7 pm at the discretion of the host when seeds are determined. The WIAA will have final authority to determine location, dates & start times. VOTE 11-0

◉ The official state tournament ball for boys will be the V5m5000-3N HS Flistatec (red-white-blue). VOTE 11-0

◉ Seeding will now be conducted electronically, with all match scores required to be entered into the WIAA Score Center throughout the season. Unofficial seeding will be released Week 15, with seeding meetings (following Appeal Procedure E) to follow before official brackets are finalized. Seeding factors include team winning percentage, opponents’ winning percentage, & opponents’ opponents’ winning percentage, with head-to-head results reviewed for consecutive seeds. VOTE 11-0 #wiaavb

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WHSVOA extends our warmest wishes to the entire volleyball community this holiday season. We hope you take this well-deserved time to relax, recharge, & enjoy meaningful moments with your loved ones. Wishing you an even brighter year ahead in 2026!

@wiaawi @WisVCA #HappyHolidays

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Excited to have the @AVCAVolleyball First Serve in Milwaukee next August!

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The AVCA is excited to reveal that 2026 AVCA First Serve will take place at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Aug. 21–23!
AVCA First Serve will open the 2026 women’s volleyball season with six matches featuring eight teams over three days.
https://t.co/mNpMbm4oOv
#WeAreAVCA

[Wisconsin High School Volleyball Officials Assn. @WHSVOA]

We would like to congratulate Linda Dahl. Yesterday, she was inducted into the @WisVCA Hall of Fame as an official. The WVCA started inducting officials 5 years ago to recognize the important role officials play in the sport. Congratulations Linda!

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[Wisconsin High School Volleyball Officials Assn. @WHSVOA]

Happy Thanksgiving from WHSVOA! We’re deeply thankful for our hardworking & dedicated members as well as the coaches, administrators & support staff who help create opportunities for student-athletes. Wishing you a relaxing holiday spent with family and friends.

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[Wisconsin High School Volleyball Officials Assn. @WHSVOA]

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Your commitment to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.

Thank you for your service!

#VeteransDay

[Wisconsin High School Volleyball Officials Assn. @WHSVOA]

We loved seeing the ways the schools honored officials & we wanted to share a few of photos we received!

To the officials: THANK YOU for your dedication, professionalism, and love for the game. HS sports wouldn’t happen without you!

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[Wisconsin High School Volleyball Officials Assn. @WHSVOA]

Fall Officials Appreciation Week wrapped up last week & schools across the area stepped up to show just how much our officials are really appreciated! From kind words to special recognition at games, it was a great reminder of how important these individuals are to HS sports.