REGISTRATION - opens October 20, 2025

If you would like to officiate at the 2026 Pacific Northwest Qualifier, please use the link below to sign up (if you do not already have a SportWrench account, or log in (if you already have an account):
 

 SportWrench - The Home of Sporting Events 
**you must have a current USAV number to register, and you will need to follow the prompts to sign up for PNQ Week 1, Week 2, and/or Week 3**
 

DATES

March 6-8 (Fri-Sun) *18's event

March 28-30  (Sat-Mon) *15's-17's

April 3-5 (Fri-Sun) *11's-14's​

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TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

The annual Pacific Northwest Qualifier (PNQ) is scheduled for play at the Spokane Convention Center, The Podium, Eastern Washington University, and the HUB Sports Center. We have teams competing in morning and afternoon waves on 48 courts. This allows us to accept officials including National referees, Junior National referees, National and Jr. National candidates, local Regional officials, Regional officials from other regions, and referee chair-recommended Provisional officials. 

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REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to officiate at the PNQ, you must be a current USA Volleyball member in good standing, in good standing with your region and the PNQ,  and have PASSED a background screening. Please register through your local USA Volleyball region AND then on Sportwrench.  Please note that NOT ALL officials who register, will be accepted to officiate.  Make sure to check your status on Sportwrench, and email Heather if you are unsure.

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OFFICIALS' MEETING

There will NOT be a mandatory officials' meeting on the evenings prior to the tournament.  Instead, we will communicate (share any tournament protocols or other related information) via email (zoom, if necessary). 

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

The PNQ provides a complimentary SHARED hotel room for all out-of-town officials at various hotels throughout the Spokane area for 3 nights (hotels are not provided for the night of the last day of competition). You MUST WORK ALL THREE DAYS to receive accommodations.  You will be given your hotel information the week of the tournament that you work.  Please note that your travel information needs to be submitted by TBD (this will be updated soon) in order for you to receive your shared hotel room.  Requests after this deadline will be accommodated IF there is availability.

**There will be some hotel availability for the 3 nights between Week 2 and 3 for officials who are accepted to work BOTH of those weekends.  If you are interested, please inquire BY FEBRUARY 1, 2026 with Heather Darrough .

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MEALS

Lunch will be provided all three days of the tournament, with dinner being provided on Days 1 & 2 as well. Some water will be provided, but please remember to bring other snacks and additional water if you need these things to stay energized and hydrated.

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TRANSPORTATION

The tournament will be operating a courtesy vehicle to/from the hotel and playing venues for those out-of-town officials who do not have a vehicle. Please make sure to mark this information on your reply form accurately so that we are able to arrange housing efficiently. *Deadlines will be posted for those needing transportation.

 

COMPENSATION

In addition to your hotel and meals, officials with Regional, Jr. National, and National ratings, working the entire event will be paid $900-$1100 (depending on rating) each weekend, for an estimated 6-8 matches on Days 1 and 2, and 4-6 matches on Day 3 (otherwise prorated).

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Provisional rated officials will be paid $800 for an estimated 6-8 matches on Days 1 and 2, and 4-6 matches on Day 3 otherwise prorated).  On Week 1 of PNQ, all Provisional officials must have a reference from their Regional Referee Chair.  For Weeks 2 & 3 of PNQ, this reference will not be needed.

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UNIFORM

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Please bring your complete officiating uniform -- standard white or blue official's shirt, any past PNQ polo, navy blue slacks, black belt, white socks,  and white tennis shoes. Each official will also receive a 2026 PNQ polo.

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CONTACT

 

Please contact Heather Darrough with any and/or all correspondence via email - pnq.heatherdarrough@gmail.com.
 

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