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Be a Referee

KDVC referees, as members of the Ontario Volleyball Association and Volleyball Canada, play a key role within the volleyball community ensuring match play occurs in accordance with Volleyball Canada rules. â€‹The certification program begins with the Level 1-Local Referee Clinic.​

INDOOR VOLLEYBALL

5 Levels » 1-Local, 2-Provincial, 3-Regional, 4-National, 5-International​​​

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

4 Levels » 1-​​Local, 2-Provincial, 3-National, 4-International​

Certified referees can be assigned to a range of matches including​ OVA tournaments (Indoor Youth Competitions and OVA Beach Tour), OVA Provincial Championships, Volleyball Canada National Championships, OUA (USports) matches and tournaments, OCAA (CCAA) matches and tournaments, High school leagues and tournaments, and other events as requested.

​​Indoor Certification Clinics

Typically offered the last week of September-first week of October annually. Participation is usually capped between 12-14 participants, but if there is sufficient interest, we may offer a second clinic. 

Join our waiting list for Kingston or search for an upcoming clinic on the OVA website.

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Beach Certification Clinics

Regrettably, we do not offer Beach Certification clinics locally at this time.  For more information about Beach certification, contact the Beach Chair or search the OVA for a Beach Clinic near you.

Indoor Referee Clinic

​Next Clinic 

September 2025

Currently accepting waiting list.
 

In-Person Theory

Friday, TBA

18:00 - 22:00*

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Practical Evaluation

Saturday, TBA

8:00 am until 6:00 pm or
until the tournament ends*

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Location - All Sessions
TBA

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*Typically; may vary based on tournament schedule

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JOIN US - BECOME AN OFFICIAL

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Refereeing is a great way to stay involved in the game! 

Level 1 (Local) Clinic

Your career, whether Indoor or Beach, begins with a Level 1 Certification Clinic. 

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The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) Local Referee Clinic is designed for students, teachers, players, coaches and parents interested in refereeing.  Candidates will progress through an online theory course and exam, an in-person theory session and finally a practical session (tournament) where the candidates will referee matches as part of their final evaluations.

 

 Level 1 (Local) Indoor Clinic

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Clinics are officially divided into 5 sections.

Candidates must complete the requirements for ALL sessions to become fully certified

Online Theory (4 Hours)

Prerequisites

  • Mimimum of 15 years of age

  • MRS Account created

  • Registration completed

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On-line Theory Details

The Level 1 Online Theory program is a self-guided learning tool that takes a candidate through the Level 1 theory material. The course is an interactive and engaging platform that includes visuals which correlate to the course material, helping candidates to make stronger connections between the rules and their in-game applications.

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Candidates will receive a private link to the e-modules from the OVA at the time of registration, as well as a link to the online version of the Volleyball Canada Rule Book to help them complete the e-modules.  Candidates will have continued access to the e-modules so that the material can be reviewed before, during, and after the In-Person Theory.

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