REFEREE DEVELOPMENT

REFEREE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS

Participation in volleyball is on the rise across New Zealand, especially in our secondary schools.

To keep up with this growth, we need more coaches, great coaches, who bring passion to the game. We also need to equip them with the skills, resources, and support to feel confident and capable in their role.

Coaching isn’t just about developing others; it’s also about ensuring coaches themselves have a positive, rewarding experience, one where they feel effective, valued, and connected to the volleyball community.

Beach Volleyball

Check out the opportunities and education available in the Beach Volleyball Referee Development Pathway.

Indoor Volleyball

Check out the opportunities and education available in the Indoor Volleyball Referee Development Pathway.

REFEREE DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

Development Framework

All the key information regarding the structure and opportunities available within refereeing in volleyball in New Zealand

Referee Accreditation

For referees to complete accreditation, track progress, and access resources, referees will need to register through the Friendly Manager database

Development Resources

Once you are registered as a referee, you will have access to documents, articles, videos and other resources to support your development in the game

FIVB Referee Resources

Information and resources to support Referee Development from the world governing body for volleyball

FIVB Referee Development

- 2025-2028 Rule Changes

LATEST REFEREE NEWS

VNZ Framework

The VNZ Refereeing Framework provides you with all the information you need to know about referee development for Volleyball NZ

Refereeing Accreditation

For referees to complete accreditation, track progress, and access resources, referees will need to register 

Refereeing Resources

Once you are registered as a referee, you will have access to documents, articles, videos and other resources to support you in your refereeing environments

Upcoming Opportunities

Stay up to date with all opportunities here, including referee and refereeing development courses

Regional Indoor Referee

Online Modules

Regional Indoor Online Exam

Workshop ModulesIndoor volleyball referee workshopPractical observation while refereeing oficial gamesIn person indoor referee course

National Indoor Referee

Workshop Modules

National Referee Course

1 day theory followed by assessments during IPC or Club Championships.

Must be an active referee at Zone level (Preferably for at least 2 years).

Must get approval from their associationThis qualification will meet compliance to Referee at all levels of VNZ

National Online Referee Workshop and Exam

International Indoor Referee

Workshop Modules

National Indoor Referee for 3 years minimum

Seek international experience

Complete International experience

Individual Development Plan

Online Assessment

Regional Beach Referee

Online Modules

Regional beach online course

Beach volleyball referee workshop modules:

Practical observation while refereeing oficial games

In person beach referee course

National Beach Referee

Beach Volleyball RefereeWorkshop Modules

Individual Development Plan

Upgrade Application Form

Practical observation while refereeing official games

Perform as referee delegate / chief referee

International Beach Referee

Workshop Modules

National Beach Referee for 3 years minimum

Seek international experience

Complete International course

Individual Development Plan

Online Assessment