Clinics are held throughout the year to certify referees, the majority of the indoor clinics are held in Sept/Oct with some additional clinics available Jan/Feb/March each year.
Volleyball BC relies on referees in order to host a large number of events such as Provincial and National Championships each year.
If you are interested in becoming an referee or would like to set up a clinic for a group of students/individuals please contact your Area Rep or one of the following clinicians:
Zone 1- Kootenays ZRC- Trevor Thors- trevorthors@gmail.com
Zone 2- Okanagan ZRC- Daryl Ward- okanaganzoc@gmail.com
Zone 2- North Okanagan- Lisa Ramsey- lisarefs@gmail.com
Zone 2- South Okanagan- Kim Janowsky- jabber@shaw.ca
Zone 3- Fraser Valley- ZRC- Ron DeJesus- rondejesus604@gmail.com
Zone 4/5 – Lower Mainland ZRC – David Tam – zoneofficialschair@gmail.com
Zone 6- Vancouver Island- ZRC- Mark Lindal- victoriavbref@gmail.com
Zone 7/8 – North – ZRC – Brian Bird – birdvball1966@gmail.com
If you would like to upgrade to become a Provincial (Level 2) or Regional (Level 3) Referee, please contact your Area Rep for more details.
Clinics are held throughout the year to certify referees, the majority of the indoor clinics are held in Sept/Oct with some additional clinics available Jan/Feb/March each year.
The Junior and Local referees clinic is designed for students, teachers, players, coaches and parents interested in Refereeing junior high school matches and introductory tournaments. This is an ideal way to begin your refereeing career by Refereeing U12/16 Volleyball during the club season. We have now reduced our minimum age to 14 years old so come get involved!
The clinic consists of 2 components: Theory session & Practical Evaluation
• Minimum number of participants: 9
• The theory session can be one day or can be spread over 2-4 evenings.
• Observation and critiquing will be provided while candidates perform all roles of refereeing in a match/tournament situation.
• The practical session will take place at a tournament usually run by the clinic host.
• Technical and human skill required
• Knowledge, interpretation and application of all rules
• Use of referees’ equipment and working tools
Candidates should expect to write a closed book exam on the rules during the practical clinic.
If you are interested in Hosting a Level 1 referees clinic please see the requirements below:
• Fully qualified clinician(s)
• Theory and practical critiques
• Clinic manuals
• Supervised exams for candidates
• A minimum of 9 candidates; classroom with an overhead projector, markers, and a blackboard.
• Collection of all clinic fees and payment made to Volleyball BC upon completion of the clinic.
• Volleyball court set up in a gym during the theory portion of the clinic.
• Appropriate tournament, league or play day practice in order to evaluate the candidates at the proper certification level. It is recommended to have the practical evaluation not more than one week after the theory session.
Hosts cover the following costs, or increase the participant fee:
Practical Evaluator:
1 evaluator for 2 courts side by side $20/hour
for each additional evaluator needed $20/hour
$50 / candidate includes: Theory Session, Practical Session and Clinic Manual
Optional: 2019/2020 Rule Book (order online: http://store.volleyball.ca/) Some rule books may be available at HJSC. Please contact referee@volleyballbc.org to inquire
The cost is based on a minimum of 9 participants. If fewer than 9 participants are registered the cost will likely increase/participant.
Once you have passed:
VBC Registration (“Junior” under 19 years old $31.00 and “Local” over 19 years old $71.00 plus GST)
Badge: $15 – only for purchase once you pass exam and evaluation
To the Theory Session: pen/pencil, note paper, whistle, manual, (if provided in advance).
To the Practical Session: uniform [navy golf style shirt, navy blue pants (not jeans), running shoes], referee’s whistle, pen/pencil, coin
