Ignite Your Passion, Shape the Game!
Referee Development is your gateway to making a real impact on the court, enhancing the game’s excitement for players, coaches, and spectators alike. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the sport, refereeing offers a dynamic way to stay connected and give back to the sport.
Unlock Your Potential: From local leagues to global stages, refereeing opens doors to endless possibilities. Gain valuable skills, push your limits, and embark on an exhilarating journey with Volleyball Queensland by your side.
Elevate Your Game: At Volleyball Queensland, we’re dedicated to nurturing the next generation of referees across the Sunshine State. Join us in shaping the future of volleyball officiating!
Framework Updates
Details of the updated requirements, renewal and accreditation processes are detailed in the Volleyball Australia Referee Accreditation Framework.
Accreditation Portal Access
The revSPORT accreditation portal is the only source of accreditation registration, upgrade and renewal. This has replaced the previously used Volleyball Queensland online forms. For referees to complete accreditation, track progress, and access resources, referees will need to register through the revSPORT database.
Accreditation Portal
Please note that accreditation is the sole responsibility of individuals, to check accreditation status, enroll in courses, submit documents for accreditation upgrade or renewal, individuals will need to log in. If you are registering an account, please use the NEW MEMBER button. Your accreditation certificates are stored on the portal and can be downloaded by individuals directly.
Referee Development Pathway
Referees are accredited though Volleyball Australia’s national accreditation system, which includes the following levels of accreditation:
Other Refereeing Resources:
Equipment:
Any qualified referees looking to buy the new national referee shirts can buy them directly from Volleyball Australia.
Level 1 Referee Course
ONLINE
The online VA Level 1 Referee Course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of volleyball refereeing, including basic rules, signaling and match protocols. A Level 1 Referee Accreditation is the minimum requirement for officiating at a variety of competitions around Australia, and is an important steppingstone for those looking to reach higher levels of Accreditation.
Price: $55.00
Pre-requisites: Participants must be turning at least 12 years old in the year the Accreditation starts.
Includes: Nationally recognised Level 1 Accreditation and certificate.
The following steps must be completed to gain a Level 1 Refereeing Accreditation:
1. Complete the Fundamentals of Refereeing Course (link above) and upload your completion certificate to the Accreditation Portal for assessment.
2. Ensure you have a current Volleyball Queensland membership (any level is fine).
Please note, content from the following online modules is now included in the Fundamentals of Refereeing Course so applicants will no longer be required to upload completion badges from the SIA/PBTR courses listed below. These completion badges are still required for Level 2 and above Accreditations.
- Play by the Rules – Harassment and Discrimination
- SIA – Child Safeguarding in Sport Induction (For 18 year olds and over only)
If you experience technical difficulties or are unable to access the course please call Volleyball Australia on (02) 6108 4556.
Level 2 Referee Course
FACE-TO-FACE
This face-to-face, half day (4hrs) refereeing course is designed to provide volleyball enthusiasts with a deeper understanding of refereeing. Volleyball Queensland can organise an in-person Level 2 Referee Course for your group, club, school, or community group. This course contains the theory component of a Level 2 upgrade. A minimum of ten participants is required for this course.
To register for the Level 2 referee course, applicants must use their account on the VA Accreditation Portal. All applicants who have a Level 1 accreditation will have an account. If you are having problems signing in or accessing your account, please contact education@vq.org.au.
Price: $80.00
Prerequisites:
- Participants must have a current Volleyball Australia Level 1 Referee Accreditation.
- Participants must be turning at least 14 years old during the year the Accreditation starts.
- Participants must be a current member of Volleyball Queensland.
- Prior to undertaking this course, all participants will need to complete the Australian Sports Commission – Community Officiating Essential Skills Course.
- Please note, prior to undertaking this course, participants must complete the following online modules:
- Play by the Rules – Harassment and Discrimination
- Sport Integrity Australia – Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction (For 18-year-olds and over only)
* Please Note: PBTR & SIA modules expire after 2 years, ensure prior to registration that these have been recently updated.
Level 3 Referee Accreditation
Level 2 State Referees are eligible to apply for a Level 3 Referee Accreditation upgrade (beach OR indoor OR both) once they have completed the following steps (applicants must be turning at least 16 the year of their application):
- Be a current member of Volleyball Queensland (any level of membership).
- Obtain a letter of endorsement from Volleyball Queensland.
- Advice on endorsement is provided by QVRC and based on several factors, including individual’s level of involvement in the local refereeing community and continual commitment to giving back to the game.
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- Complete the following online modules:
- PBTR – Harassment and Discrimination
- SIA – Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction (for 18 year olds and over only)
- Supply a summary/CV of all officiating duties undertaken since last referee upgrade.
- Provide letters of support outlining the nature of activity a referee has undertaken during a tournament. Letters MUST contain evidence that a referee has demonstrated competency based on the VARC Grading summary (Framework) including R1, R2 (compulsory), scoring and line judging (preferably). Applicants have four options for obtaining letters of support for upgrade:
| Option A |
Option B |
Option C |
Option D |
| 1 x Letter of support from Australian Youth/Junior Volleyball/Beach Volleyball Championships Referee Delegate within the preceding 4 years at time of application |
2 x Letters of support from other National Tournaments (eg. AVSC, AVL, Unisport, Good Neighbour Honours Division) within the preceding 4 years at time of application. The Referee Delegate must be appointed/endorsed by VARC. |
4 x Letters of support from a Referee Delegate at State Championships/State league finals, State Cup within the preceding 4 years at time of application with no more than two letters from the same Referee Delegate (where possible). The Referee Delegate must be Level 4 or International. |
A combination of options B and C within the preceding 4 years at time of application. |
APPLY FOR Level 3 UPGRADE HERE
Upgrades are considered biannually with applications closing on the 30th of April and 30th of September each year. Please note it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received before the closing date.
Applications will be reviewed by Volleyball Australia Referee Committee (VARC) at the bi-annual meetings scheduled as below:
Annual Meeting 1 – May of each year
Annual Meeting 2 – October of each year
Accredited Presenters
Following the introduction of VA’s new Level 2 Referee Course, which has both indoor and beach elements, VQ is developing the pool of presenters.
Requirement:
- Attend the QLD training presenter clinic (attendance via online platforms may be considered).
- Complete the new presenter, assessor and mentor training modules as part of Sport Australia’s new online Education platform.
Only approved presenters are eligible to run Level 2 Associate refereeing courses with VQ’s prior approval.
Eligibility: Current Level 3 and Level 4 referees are eligible to express their interest to participate in the presenter clinics.
Upcoming Refereeing Courses
Volleyball Queensland will conduct courses from time to time or can organise a course for clubs, schools, or community groups. Generally a minimum of ten participants is required for this course. For further information, please contact our Education and Participation Lead
In-House Courses
If you are a club or a school and would like to run an in-house L2 refereeing course (4h) for your members/students you can make a request though the below online form.
Requirements:
- must have at least 10 participants.
- must be approved by VQ.
- must be run by an approved presenter (supplied by VQ if required).
IN HOUSE COURSE REQUEST
Upcoming Referee Opportunities
Accreditation FAQs
Q: I am trying to apply for an Accreditation but when I go to register I am getting one of the messages below:
A: If you have never created an account in the accreditation system (Revsport) before you will need to create a new account using the button below on the register page. The Volleyball Queensland membership system is separate from the accreditation system, so even if you are already a Volleyball Queensland member you will need to create a new account.
Q: What is the process for renewing my Level 1 Coaching/Refereeing Accreditation?
A: The renewal process for L1 Accreditations is the same as applying for a new L1 Accreditation:
The following steps must be completed to renew a Level 1 Coaching Accreditation:
1. Complete the Fundamentals of Coaching Course and upload your completion certificate to the Accreditation Portal for assessment.
2. Ensure you have a current Volleyball Queensland membership (any level is fine).
The following steps must be completed to renew a Level 1 Refereeing Accreditation:
1. Complete the Fundamentals of Refereeing Course and upload your completion certificate to the Accreditation Portal for assessment.
2. Ensure you have a current Volleyball Queensland membership (any level is fine).
Q: What is the process for renewing my Level 2 or above Coaching/Refereeing Accreditation?
A: Renewal of Level 2 or above Accreditations is slightly different for each level, but the general requirements are below:
- Be a current member of Volleyball Queensland (any level).
- Have a current Coaching/Refereeing Accreditation at the level you are renewing.
- Complete/update relevant PBTR/SIA online courses.
- Complete the activities required to earn sufficient Continued Development Credit (CDC) points and record on the relevant VA CDC points log-sheet (verification documents required):
Referee CDC Points Log-Sheet
Coach CDC Points Log-Sheet
VA Accreditation Renewal Policy (CDC information)
For further information contact VQ.
For more information about the accreditation process, please refer to Volleyball Australia’s Referee Education and Development website.
