Referees

New South Wales Volleyball Referees’ Association

The New South Wales Volleyball Referees Association (NSWVRA) is an independent body that services the volleyball community with quality and professional officiating. NSWVRA is managed by a dedicated Board that continuously strives to improve the breadth and depth of volleyball officials at all levels. NSWVRA works in collaboration with Volleyball NSW, Volleyball Australia Referee Committee, and other member states to achieve these goals.

Referee Accreditation Framework

In line with the new framework outlined by Volleyball Australia (VA), the accreditation framework for volleyball referees has had a slight refresh. Without major changes to the pathway for gaining accreditation, the restructured Level 2 Course ensures:

Consistency of refereeing standards across the nation
Incorporation of beach volleyball rules in its course content
Certification of accreditation post-course attendance – referees who complete the VA Level 2 Referee Course will become Level 2 Candidates
Minimum requirements for upgrades are clearly outlined, achievable, and provide a more accurate assessment of referees’ skills.

More details about Referee Education and Development can be found on the Volleyball Australia website

Courses

Level 1 Foundation Referee Course (online)

VA-endorsed Level 2 Referee Course Registration and Accreditation managed through the Accreditation Portal.

Upcoming L2 (Associate) Referee Courses (face to face)

When:	TBA
Time:	TBA
Duration:	One full day
Where:	UTS – Ross Milbourne Sports Hall Thomas St, Ultimo NSW 2007
Cost:	$125 – includes lanyard + whistle, NSWVRA pin
Prerequisites:	Level 1 Foundation Referee Course
What to bring:	Pen, notepad, smart device e.g. phone, ipad, laptop Water and lunch (or buy lunch)
What to wear:	Comfortable clothing and shoes – fit for practical sessions
Registration link:	Level 2 Face-to-Face Referee Course
Contact:	courses@nswvbrefs.org.au

When:	TBA
Duration:	TBA
Where:	UTS – Ross Milbourne Sports Hall Thomas St, Ultimo NSW 2007
Cost:	$125 – includes lanyard + whistle, NSWVRA pin
Prerequisites:	Level 1 Foundation Referee Course
What to bring:	Pen, notepad, smart device e.g. phone, ipad, laptop Water and lunch (or buy lunch)
What to wear:	Comfortable clothing and shoes – fit for practical sessions
Registration link:	Level 2 Face-to-Face Referee Course
Contact:	courses@nswvbrefs.org.au

NSW Volleyball Referee Association (NSWVRA)[RS2]

NSW Volleyball Referee Association (NSWVRA)

NSWVRA Contacts

Please direct any inquiries to the relevant addresses:

General Enquiries	secretary@nswvbrefs.org.au
Finance	treasurer@nswvbrefs.org.au
Referee Appointments	appointments@nswvbrefs.org.au
Community Events/School Refereeing	community@nswvbrefs.org.au
Referee Courses	courses@nswvbrefs.org.au
NSWVRA Chairperson	chair@nswvbrefs.org.au
Mentoring	mentors@nswvbrefs.org.au
Pathways	pathways@nswvbrefs.org.au

Key Officiating Resources

INDOOR RULES		OFFICIAL SIGNALS
BEACH RULES		SCORESHEET
REFEREEING GUIDELINES		REFEREE SHOP
CASEBOOK		VA REFEREE FRAMEWORK