Referees are an integral part of any sport, and their involvement makes it possible for Volleyball BC to run professional, structured, and fair tournaments. For many people, refereeing is a way to stay involved in the sport, whether they are currently playing, retired from playing, or just have a passion for volleyball. Volleyball BC has referees in all areas of the province. Our main hubs/concentration of referees are in the: Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Okanagan, and Vancouver Island.
Volleyball BC works with over 300+ referees each year at over 60 tournaments.
Zone 1- Kootenays ZRC – Trevor Thors
Email: trevorthors@gmail.com
Zone 2- Okanagan ZRC – TBA
Email: okanaganzoc@gmail.com
Zone 2- North Okanagan – Lisa Ramsey
Email: lisarefs@gmail.com
Zone 2- South Okanagan – Kim Janowsky
Email: jabber@shaw.ca
Zone 3- Fraser Valley ZRC – Ron DeJesus
Email: rondejesus604@gmail.com
Zone 4/5 – Lower Mainland ZRC – Mai Hoang
Email: Imvoa.zoc@gmail.com
Zone 6 – Vancouver Island ZRC – Mark Lindal
Email: victoriavbref@gmail.com
Zone 7/8 – North ZRC – Brian Bird
Email: birdman1966@gmail.com
Regional Referees Chair – Steve Hewitson
Email: rrc@volleyballbc.org
Beach Committee Chair – Bruce McElroy
Email: bruce.29.mcelroy@gmail.com
High Performance – Nik Fuess
Email: nik.fuess@volleyballbc.org
Women in Refereeing – Liz Yoon
Email: liz.yoon@volleyballbc.org
Domestic Development – Darrin Moreira
Email: darrin.moreira@volleyballbc.org
Member at Large – Brad Willard
Email: brad.willard@volleyballbc.org
Member at Large – Jannik Eikenaar
Email: jannik.eikenaar@volleyballbc.org
VBC Rep – David Caughran
Email: david.caughran@volleyballbc.org
Theory Clinic: TBA
Practical Evaluations: TBA
Cost: TBA
Since this is a “compact version” of the clinic, candidates should already be familiar with:
the FIVB Beach Rules found here:
https://www.fivb.com/en/beachvolleyball/thegame_bvb_glossary/officialrulesofthegames
and the Volleyball Canada Rule Variations found here
https://volleyball.ca/en/development/referee/rules-amp-guidelines
To register please contact:
referee@volleyballbc.org
Financial Assistance Request Form excel This form is to be used when requesting funds from the Domestic Development Fund, High Performance Fund or ROC Fund.
Scoresheet Tutorial Click here to go to the Scoresheet Training on Volleyball Canada website to be re-directed to the Indoor Scoresheet PowerPoint slideshow.
TRIPLE BALL Scoresheet Tutorial with Fair Play (PowerPoint). Click Here.
Electronic Funds Payment (EFT) All payments for Volleyball BC events as well as High Performance matches are done through EFT. If you require the forms please contact referee@volleyballbc.org
As of 2014, all referees are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (renewable every 3 years) and a screening disclosure form (renewable every year). Referees that will be exempt from completing a criminal record check will be: people under the age of 19. Due to privacy concerns the only CRC accepted now is through My back check
Screening Disclosure Form– This is now done online as part of the registration process.
Resources are available for Volleyball Teams for the Club Season. Minor Officials are expected understand execute their roles and responsibilities to the satisfaction of the referee team. Coaches should do their best to train and supervise all participants of the minor officiating team.
Minor Officials Checklist (For print & distribution)
Minor Officials Training Workshop (Video explanation of each role)
Minor Officials Training Document (PDF)
Click here to go to the Scoresheet Training on Volleyball Canada website to be re-directed to the Indoor Scoreheet PowerPoint slideshow.
More information and questions can be directed to Glenn Wheatley.
For the 2025 Club Volleyball season, 15 & 16U Boys and Girls teams are required to provide Minor Officials (one second referee, two scorekeepers and two linespersons) for their opponent’s match).
i. Teams will be scheduled to Minor Officiate by the Event Director.
ii. Minor Officials must be athletes or coaches of the assigned team.
iii. The second referee must be a coach registered on the minor officiating team’s roster or an athlete supervised by a coach that is registered on the minor officiating team’s roster.
iv. Minor Officials can change between sets.
v. Failure to provide minor officials will result in escalating sanctions
1. 1st offense – $200 fine.
2. 2nd offense – $500 fine.
3. 3rd offense – unable to participate in Provincial
Championship.
vi. Minor Officials provided must be capable of fulfilling their duties to the satisfaction of the First Referee. Failure to meet the satisfaction of the First Referee will result in the individual being removed from their role. The scheduled team will be required to replace the individual and may be assessed with an additional sanction by the Event Director.
vii. Failure to provide Minor Officials will be noted on the scoresheet and sanctions will apply.
viii. Teams will be required to provide trained Minor Officials at Provincial Championships. Teams that fail to provide trained Minor Officials at Provincial Championships will be sanctioned.
Reference: Page 21 of the 2018 Volleyball BC Club Handbook.
Volleyball Canada Referee Uniform Volleyball BC has a small stock of Volleyball Canada Referee Uniforms at Harry Jerome Sports Centre. For more information regarding uniforms purchasing, ordering and/or fittings, please contact referee@volleyballbc.org **Please note that pick up/purchase of uniforms must be arranged in advance** We carry referee shirts and pants for both men and women. The sizes we carry are: Women’s & Men’s shirts – S, M, L, XL Women’s pants: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 up to 20 Men’s pants: 28, 30, 32 up to 42 **Some sizes are limited Uniforms can also be purchased through Volleyball Canada HERE. Their site includes referee uniforms (shirt & pants), jackets, starter packs, rulebooks, cards, whistles. For details on how to place a bulk order please email: info@volleyball.ca. Referee Equipment Volleyball Canada Rule book can also be purchased through referee@volleyballbc.org Click HERE to view the latest rulebook online as a PDF Document (electronic version). VBC now carries a limited supply of pumps, gauges, whistles, cards and net chains.
USports / PacWest / Age Group Fee Schedule 2024-2025
Volleyball BC Referees are eligible to receive External Course Credit for Referees 11 (4 credits) as a Local Referee and Referees 12 (4 credits) as a Provincial Referee. For each of the Course Credits 50 hours must be officiated. For more information please click here
These links are for the 2024/25 season
