As a passionate volleyball player in NYC, I've experienced firsthand the frustration of poor officiating. In one particular match, our referee consistently called everything against us. Balls that were clearly out were deemed in and vice versa. Every set was labeled a carry, preventing us from executing essential plays. Meanwhile, the opposing team committed multiple carries without a single call against them. This blatant bias not only affected the outcome of our game but also undermined the integrity of our beloved sport.

This is not an isolated incident but rather indicative of a larger problem within volleyball refereeing in NYC - inadequate vision checks and insufficient training for referees before each season begins.

According to Prevent Blindness America, approximately 75% of adults use some form of vision correction (glasses or contact lenses). It's reasonable to assume that some referees may have uncorrected or undetected vision issues which could significantly impact their ability to accurately judge plays on court.

Moreover, while current training programs exist for referees, they are often insufficiently rigorous or infrequently updated to keep pace with evolving rules and standards within the sport.

Therefore, we demand that all volleyball referees undergo comprehensive eye exams right before each season starts and participate in more extensive training sessions to ensure fair play during games. This will not only improve the quality of officiating but also restore players' faith in their sport's fairness.

Please sign this petition if you believe in fair play and want to see improvements made within our local volleyball refereeing system.