About CAAVO
The Capital Area Association of Volleyball Officials (CAAVO) assigns officials for a wide spectrum of the mid-Michigan area. From Mt. Pleasant to Jackson, and Ionia to Livonia, the association works hard to provide the very best officials.
CAAVO officials are provided classroom instruction as well as hands-on clinics that help to build the skills of newer officials, while enhancing the skills of the most seasoned officials. We never stop learning!
Purpose
The purpose of the Capital Area Association of Volleyball Officials shall be to promote quality officiating for volleyball programs by:
- acting as a resource for experienced and new officials providing for the training of volleyball officials in the mechanics, rules, and protocols of officiating;
- standardizing and improving officiating through clinics;
- promoting the increased use of association members as officials disseminating standards of conduct for officials;
- studying and evaluating the needs and problems of volleyball officiating in Michigan;
- providing a schedule of recommended fees for volleyball officials;
- providing the Michigan High School Athletic Association with any assistance they may request, including providing them with recommended officials to serve in post season tournaments