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2010-2011 Jr Mentor Program
Description:  The Gateway Region organizes and administers a Mentor Program for all 11’s and 12s tournaments that are sanctioned through the Region. The Mentors are individuals who assist the officiating team at Jr Tournaments. They are assigned to help players and new coaches learn their roles so when they get older they will have a better understanding of their officiating duties. There is typically 1 mentor per court.
Mentors are Gateway members (16 years or older) who are competent in both refereeing (R1 and R2) and scorekeeping (including libero tracking), and know how to teach the players and coaches what they should be doing.  In order to get our Mentors to that level there is a comprehensive training they must attend. In addition they must pass the written exam and the practical exam before being permitted to Mentor (this is new for the 2010-2011 season).
You must pre-register for these sessions as space is limited.  Please register by emailing Shannon Loso at loso@gatewayvb.org and letting her know which session you will be attending.  More information will be emailed to you closer to the training sessions.
For those outside the St. Louis area you may contact Shannon Loso for further information.
Mentor Training Sessions:
Sunday, November 14th at Kirkwood Community Center from 9am-Noon (smaller group)
Saturday, December 11th at Webster Groves Community Center from 2-6pm

2010 - 2011 Significant Rule Changes
Indoor (PDF)
Outdoor (PDF)
2009-2010 USAV & NFHS Rule Differences
Click here for a pdf

USAV Online Clinic Presentation
http://www.volleyballreftraining.com/powerpoints.php
Net Violation Situations
Click here to view the change in calling net violations for the 2010 season

2010 Rules Interp #1
2009 USAV Ball Handling Guidelines
2009 USAV Techniques
Points of Emphasis for National Level Events

Refereeing Opportunities - Gateway Region Events
Dennis Lafata Gateway Boys' Festival - January 16&17, 2010
Gateway Girls' Festival - February 6&7, 2010 and February 13&14, 2010
Tourneys throughout February and March
Bronze/Copper and 11s Regionals - April 24&25, 2010
Gold/Silver and Boys 11-14 Regionals - May 1&2, 2010

Contact Nicki Fisaga at fisaga@gatewayvb.org or 314-849-1221 if you are interested in officiating at one of these events