ADULT & YOUTH INDOOR VOLLEYBALL CLINIC

Tuesday, October 6: 6pm – 8pm

Merry Merrill MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road N

New to Officiating with the MPRB: Arrive at 6pm for the onboarding presentation

Veteran and Returning Officials: Arrive at 6:30 pm to discuss rules and mechanics

Officiating professionals will walk you through the rules, provide demonstrations, discuss expectations, certifications, hiring paperwork and other job requirements.

 These clinics are free, walk-ins are welcome!

• What is the minimum age to officiate for the MPRB?
• Officials 18+ are eligible to work both youth and adult sports
• Officials 16 - 17 are eligible to work 15U games and under
• Officials 14 - 15 are eligible to work 11U game and under
• Do I provide my own uniform and equipment?
• Yes, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) does not provide uniforms or equipment. All MPRB officials need to adhere to the required uniform and equipment standards for each sport worked. Some items, such as whistles and stop watches, can be used across sports. Uniforms and other equipment will be sport-specific and must be acquired prior to your first shift/game.
• The upfront costs may initially be difficult for some. Our pay will help ease the burden. The MPRB has also negotiated discounts for you with some local vendors to help lower the cost.
• Do I need to do paperwork every year and for every sport?
• Some of the onboarding paperwork expires and will need to be resubmitted. See below for details and know that MPRB will inform you when your documentation is expiring.
• Background check - resubmitted annually
• CDC Concussion Certification - resubmitted every three years
• TeamSideline Official Account - maintain your account with your current information
• W-9 - resubmit if your mailing address changes
• ACH (Direct Deposit) - resubmit if your banking information changes
• Sport specific paperwork information will be provided by each sport's league director
  

The MPRB does not provide uniforms or equipment. All MPRB officials need to adhere to the required uniform and equipment standards for each sport worked. Some items, such as whistles and stop watches, can be used across sports. Uniforms and other equipment will be sport-specific and must be acquired prior to your first shift/game.

The upfront costs may initially be difficult for some. Our pay and benefits will help ease the burden. The MPRB has also negotiated discounts for you with some local vendors to help lower the cost.



Outdoor Light Locations

Here is information on the outdoor light locations throughout the park system. The MUSCO locations can be managed remotely and for any issues regarding those light locations, please contact the MPRB Athletics Department to resolve the problem. Our staff below has access to the MUSCO app, which allows us to handle outdoor light issues for the MUSCO sites remotely.

MPRB Athletics Department

• Jim Rask (Officials Assigner) – 612-719-8035
• Amy Bassett (League Director)– 612-499-3059
• Tatiana Rachlin (League Director)– 612-463-9987
• Jontae Koonkaew (League Director) – 651-706-4603
• Kent Brevik (League Director) – 612-499-9287
• Sheu Oduniyi (League Director)– 651-706-4752
• Rob Stevens (League Director) – 651-706-4604
• Jordan Nelson (Adult Sports Manager) – 612-463-9990
• Tim Grate (Youth Sports Manager) – 612-499-9286

Outdoor Light Locations – Manual Shut-Off

Umpires must manually shut off the lights at these locations. Please request a sterling key in advance of your assignments to access the power box.

• Northeast Athletic Field – Fields 5 and 6
• Nokomis – Field 4

Outdoor Light Locations – All Others

Park sites not listed are either controlled onsite by park staff or are set on a timer

MUSCO’s List of Outdoor Light Locations

• Armatage Park
• Bossen Park 
• Fields 2 - 5
  
• Brackett Park
• Soccer
• Bryn Mawr Meadows Park
• Baseball fields 4 and 5
• Clinton Field Park
• Basketball
• Currie Park
• Soccer
• Elliot Park
• Soccer
• Farview Park
• Football
  
• Folwell Park
• Soccer
• Logan Park
• Lynnhurst Park
• McRae Park
  
• Minneapolis Parade Soccer
• Soccer Field
• Neiman Sports Complex 
• Baseball fields 1 - 2
• Soccer fields A - F
• Softball fields 3 - 5
• North Commons Park
• Football
• Skating
  
• Northeast Park
• Fields 2 and 4 and Cyson
  
• Pearl Park
• Peavey Park
  
• Pershing Field Park
• Theodore Wirth Park
• Volleyball
• Van Cleve Park
  
• Windom Northeast Park