Officials

Festival Fiesta Classic

February 13-15, 2027

We need qualified officials to join us in Arizona for the 2026 Festival Fiesta Classic. Please register as an official for this event on www.OttoEvent.ai.

We look forward to a great event in the Phoenix area for the 2026 Festival Fiesta Classic. Travel safely. 

2027 Referee Information Sheet
REGISTRATION

1. Create and/or login to your Official’s OttoEvents account HERE.

2.Click on “Staff/Official Profile” to create/update your Official’s profile (add your AAU membership region and number, Arbiter Username and Account #, and Uniform sizes).
3. Then click on “Events”- > Search for “2027 Festival Fiesta”-> Click “Apply.”
4. If you don’t have an AAU Membership, click HERE to sign up for $55 (one year) or $75 (two years). Memberships bought after September 1 are valid through August of the membership year.
5. If you don’t have an ArbiterPay account, establish one at www.arbiterpay.com
AAU MEMBERSHIP

Officials must have a 2025-26 AAU membership. Cost is $55 for one year or $75 for two years. Memberships are good for all AAU sports and events through August, 2026. Go HERE to sign up.

PAYMENT

Per match rates in 2025 are $30 (JODP), $40 (Probationary/ Provisional), $45 (Regional 1 & 2), and $55 (Jr. National & National). Payments are made through ARBITERPAY. Go to www.arbiterpay.com to create a free account if you don’t have one. Please send me your ArbiterPay Account Number (10 digits) and your User ID. Year-end 1099s come directly from ArbiterPay, not from Festival Sports.

STIPENDS

$40/day added to your ArbiterPay account to cover meals for each full day of work.

FACILITIES
  • Chase Field – 20 courts
  • Grand Canyon University – 13 courts
  • Arizona Athletic Grounds – 52 courts
  • Avondale ASC – 6 courts
  • Salvation Army Kroc Center – 6 courts
OFFICIALS' CHECK-IN

There is not an Officials’ Meeting prior to competition. Details will be forthcoming on how Officials may pick up their staff uniforms and entry credentials.

TRAVEL

Officials traveling more than 120 miles from Phoenix receive a $250 travel reimbursement. A reimbursement of $.70/mi for roundtrip travel to/from Phoenix is provided to those driving from 60-120 miles away. Must work a full 3-day schedule to be eligible.

HOUSING & CARPOOLING

Double occupancy rooms for Friday through Sunday night are provided for those traveling over 60 miles one-way from their assigned venue. Roommate requests and carpooling plans or needs should be sent to Philip Hoffman (Cell #: 903-767-7983; Email: mptaso@hughes.net).

PARKING

Arizona Athletic Grounds Officials receive a unique code for comp parking on AAG’s online parking app. Failure to register your vehicle or use the code will result in a $8/day charge with potential service fees. State Farm Stadium Officials receive a parking pass to be placed on their dashboard. Park in the North Preferred Red Lot and enter the Stadium through Gate 2. All other locations are free to park.

Thank you so much for your time and the effort you put in to make our sport so special. This tournament would not be possible if it weren’t for your dedication.

CLOTHING

Festival Staff apparel (T-shirts and/or jacket) is provided. You may wear your normal officiating uniform. This is an AAU licensed event.

Contact Us

Phone: 281.545.1939 | Fax: 877-628-2804

Email: info@volleyball-festival.com