REFEREE DEVELOPMENT

REFEREE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS

Referee Development provides an opportunity to play a key role in the delivery and enjoyment of the game of volleyball for all players, coaches and participants.

Refereeing in volleyball delivers consistent opportunities to support the competition and events you are involved and is a great way to give back to the game after you have finished playing.

Refereeing provides the chance for our members to utilise and develop people skills, and pursue a challenging path that provides opportunities from local levels right through to the international stage.

To find out more information about the opportunities available for referees in your area, contact our Regional Association in your location.


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Beach Volleyball
Check out the opportunities and education available in the Beach Volleyball Referee Development Pathway.
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Indoor Volleyball
Check out the opportunities and education available in the Indoor Volleyball Referee Development Pathway.
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REFEREE DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

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

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

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

- FIVB Referee Development

- 2021-2024 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 through the friendly manager database

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
Workshop Modules

Indoor volleyball referee workshop

Practical observation while refereeing oficial games

In 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 association

This qualification will meet compliance to Referee at all levels of VNZ

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

Beach volleyball referee workshop modules:

Practical observation while refereeing oficial games

In person beach referee course


National Beach Referee


Beach Volleyball Referee
Workshop 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

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