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Beach Referee Basics Uniform and Equipment

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Introduction

By the end of this session, you will know what is needed to officiate a

beach volleyball event

1. Uniform requirements

2. Basic referee kit

3. Complete referee kit

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Uniform Requirements for Beach Officials

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Standard Uniform

The STANDARD uniform for beach volleyball officials is:

• Plain white polo shirt

• Plain black shorts

• Khaki shorts when specified

• Sandals, flip flops, or white tennis shoes with socks

• Plain white cap or visor

• Sunglasses & cleaning cloth

What should I wear to officiate a beach volleyball event?

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Some ADDITIONAL uniform equipment is recommended:

• Plain black rain-coat / rain-pants

• Plain black sweatshirt / sweatpants

• Spare shirt to wear during court set-up (a plain t-shirt is fine)

Since I will be working outside, can I wear additional items depending on the weather?

Additions to Uniform

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The Basic Kit for Beach Officials

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Carry most of the standard items from an indoor referee kit: What equipment should I carry in my beach officials kit?

• Whistle, lanyard and spares

• Ball pressure gauge, hand pump & spare needles

• Flipping coin

• Yellow & red cards

• Current DCR (rule book)

• Pens, pencils, and rubber bands

You don’t need to carry a net height chain!

Basic Equipment

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The Complete Kit for Beach Officials

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You should add the following items to create your Beach Ref Kit!

Is there any additional equipment I should carry to the beach?

• Measuring tape (100’ / 30m)

• Stakes / corner markers (x6)

• Clipboard (plastic recommended)

• Sunscreen

• Waterproof bag for valuables

• Water bottle & snacks

Additional Equipment

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A few other OPTIONAL items for your beach kit:

• Black “duct” tape

• White cloth (athletic) tape

• Laminated scoresheet

• Grease pencil / china marker (mechanical if possible)

• A few extra paper score sheet(s)

• Work / garden gloves

Optional Equipment

Anything else for my ref kit?

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What questions do you have?

Q If an event host provides a different uniform shirt, am I allowed to alter the standard uniform?

A Yes – if the uniform shirt is consistent with the professionalism standards of volleyball officials.

Questions

Q Can I wear my indoor “certified volleyball official” polo or jacket?

A No – the approved uniform shirt for beach volleyball officials is a plain white polo.

Q Do I need to use multi-colored pens for the score sheet?

A No – only one color pen (black or blue) is required for the score sheet.

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This concludes the USAV Beach Officiating Basics training session

Thank you for your attendance and attention

See you on the BEACH!!!