Camps

Here’s what you can expect at

2023 Ohio Valley Referee Camp

Camp Director

Doug Costain
doug.costain@comcast.net
OVAC Basketball Commissioner
33 Year College Basketball Official

2022 OVAC Referee Camp Group Photo

Invited Guests

Tony Chiazza - MEC Technical Advisor, NCAA Tournament Official, Big East, ACC, A10, American Athletic, Colonial, Big South, Ivy, Patriot

Elite Officiating Staff - Representatives from the Elite Officiating staff will be attendance.  Elite manages 15+ leagues from Juco to DII

Steve Gandee - WVSSAC Rules clinician

David Bowles - WVSSAC Rules clinician

Local High School Officials and other high school assignors.

Why Should I Attend Camp?

  1. An opportunity to meet and work in front of the OVAC Commissioner

  2. A chance to improve all aspects of your officiating skills

  3. An opportunity to meet college assignors and their staffs

  4. Real time on the court critiques

  5. WVSSAC Registered officials will receive 2 meeting credits for attending the camp

What to Bring to Camp?

  1. Several black & white striped Shirts

  2. Black shorts or pants

  3. Whistle/lanyard/Equipment

  4. Notebook & pen

  5. Black shoes

A social will be provided on Saturday night. (Location to be determined)