Officials Division – Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – NERVA Officials Division

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

The New England Region Volleyball Association (NERVA) Officials Division respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of volleyball officials participating in USA Volleyball events in the New England Region.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through the NERVA Officials Division website and related systems.

1. Who We Are

The New England Region Volleyball Association (NERVA) is a regional governing body of USA Volleyball responsible for administering volleyball programs and officiating development throughout the New England region.

The Officials Division provides resources and programs for:

  • New officials

  • Returning officials

  • Certification and recertification

  • Training and evaluation

  • Assignment coordination for tournaments and events

Information on this page is intended to assist new and returning officials in staying current with rules and requirements necessary to officiate USA Volleyball events in the New England Region.

2. Information We Collect

When you register as an official, complete forms, or contact the Officials Division, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • USA Volleyball membership status

  • Certification level

  • Training or evaluation records

Communication Information

If you choose to receive communication from the Officials Division, we may collect:

  • Mobile phone number

  • Communication preferences

  • Responses to text or email notifications

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Register officials with NERVA and USA Volleyball

  • Verify certification and eligibility requirements

  • Coordinate officiating assignments for tournaments

  • Communicate important information related to officiating

  • Provide training, evaluation, and advancement opportunities

  • Maintain records of certification and participation

4. SMS / Text Messaging Communications

Officials may choose to receive SMS or text message communications from the NERVA Officials Division regarding:

  • Tournament assignments

  • Schedule updates

  • Important officiating information

  • Training announcements

  • Emergency event communications

Message frequency may vary.

Standard message and data rates may apply.

Opting Out

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying:

STOP

to any message you receive.

For assistance, reply:

HELP

or contact us directly.

5. Mobile Information Privacy

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

6. Third-Party Platforms

Officials may interact with third-party systems used by NERVA or USA Volleyball, including but not limited to:

  • USA Volleyball registration systems

  • SafeSport training

  • Background screening providers

  • SportWrench tournament systems

  • Payment platforms

These systems maintain their own privacy policies.

7. Data Security

NERVA takes reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Access to official records is restricted to authorized Officials Division administrators.

8. Data Retention

Information related to officiating certifications, assignments, and participation may be retained for administrative, historical, and compliance purposes.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the Officials Division, please contact:

Officials Chair

Tim Velozo
Email: officials@nevolleyball.org
Phone: 413-575-7858

Officials Vice-Chair

Kirsten Boessneck
Email: kirsten@nevolleyball.org
Phone: 803-645-2546