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.
Check out the opportunities and education available in the Beach Volleyball Referee Development Pathway.
Check out the opportunities and education available in the Indoor Volleyball Referee Development Pathway.
All the key information regarding the structure and opportunities available within refereeing in volleyball in New Zealand
For referees to complete accreditation, track progress, and access resources, referees will need to register through the Friendly Manager database
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
Information and resources to support Referee Development from the world governing body for volleyball
- 2025-2028 Rule Changes
The VNZ Refereeing Framework provides you with all the information you need to know about referee development for Volleyball NZ
For referees to complete accreditation, track progress, and access resources, referees will need to register
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
Stay up to date with all opportunities here, including referee and refereeing development courses
Online Modules
Online Modules
Workshop ModulesIndoor volleyball referee workshopPractical observation while refereeing oficial gamesIn person indoor referee course
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
Workshop Modules
National Indoor Referee for 3 years minimum
Seek international experience
Complete International experience
Individual Development Plan
Online Assessment
Online Modules
Beach volleyball referee workshop modules:
Practical observation while refereeing oficial games
In person beach referee course
Beach Volleyball RefereeWorkshop Modules
Individual Development Plan
Upgrade Application Form
Practical observation while refereeing official games
Perform as referee delegate / chief referee
Workshop Modules
National Beach Referee for 3 years minimum
Seek international experience
Complete International course
Individual Development Plan
Online Assessment
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