BEAVERTON, OR (10/1/2024) – The Columbia Empire Volleyball Association has announced an extension of their partnership with Officially Human. 

CEVA and Officially Human have collaborated, and will continue to work together, on several initiatives designed to enhance the positive culture and environment at CEVA-owned events.  Officially Human was founded with the objective to restore respect and fair treatment toward sports officials, and this partnership represents a major step for CEVA to take.

CEVA was the first USA Volleyball region to partner with Officially Human.  Other regions have since followed suit.  CEVA continues to prioritize the respectful treatment of officials and work crews at events. 

With this partnership, all CEVA clubs and members have access to Officially Human’s ELEVATE RESPECT® online course. CEVA will also use this course as an educational tool when handling instances of referee mistreatment and abuse during sanctioned events.  Officials remain in short supply in all sports across the country, despite heavy recruitment efforts. 

Look for more information on our website and at our events in the 2024-2025 season!

ABOUT OFFICIALLY HUMAN

Based in Lombard, IL, Officially Human was founded to restore respect to, and positive treatment of, sport officials through increased education and communication to all stakeholders (administrators, coaches, athletes, and fans.) Founded in 2019, Officially Human is the leader in addressing the growing crisis in officiating that touches every sport, official, and level of competition. Officially Human offers tailored solutions to athletic host organizations of all sizes that improve the stakeholder experience at each of their sporting competitions. The comprehensive solutions package includes digital education, awareness building, event host communication strategies, and organizational support in addressing poor fan behavior. To learn more about Officially Human, visit officiallyhuman.com.

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Home Page:  www.cevaregion.org
Adult Volleyball:  www.bridgevolleyballcrew.org

About CEVA:  Serving over 11,000 members, the Columbia Empire Volleyball Association (CEVA) is one of forty regional associations of USA Volleyball.  Our mission is to promote, foster and teach life-long lessons through volleyball in Oregon and SW Washington. CEVA is dedicated to providing volleyball opportunities through high caliber programs, member services and community involvement. 

Contact:  region@cevaregion.org