If Form A is taken and the required score is not attained, Form B is used to re-test the referee. Form A must be taken online.įorm B - some certification levels and local boards require a particular exam score on EITHER Form A or Form B. Local, State, and National certified referees are required to take the Form A exam.

The referee's certification level determines which exam is taken and the minimum required score.įorm A - written for the more experienced referee and tests both knowledge and application of the rules. All PAVO referees are required to take a theoretical exam yearly to obtain or maintain PAVO certification. Annually, PAVO works in close coordination with the NCAA and USA Volleyball to develop a series of theoretical (written) exams for PAVO member-referees.