KINGSTON DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL COUNCIL
NUP - NATIONAL UPGRADE PROGRAM
PREREQUISITES
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Be an active referee as a Regional Referee (Indoor) for a minimum of 3 years OR
Be an active referee as a Provincial Referee (Beach) for a minimum of 3 years -
Recommendations of the Regional Referees' Chairperson for upgrading, based on activity, qualification, and personal abilities
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Completes 1 Level 4 PREP year of assigned OCAA/OUA matches with coaching
NUP OVERVIEW
Application Deadline
September 1, annually
Note: Application Fees are subject to annual review by the OVA and can be found on the OVA's registration link.
How to Apply
Complete the National Upgrade Program (NUP) Application Form on the OVA website.
By completing this form, you are making an expression of interest in the program. After filling out the National Upgrade Program Application Form, the NUP chair will talk to your RRC, the senior referees you list, and the Provincial Referee Committee. Top candidates will be invited to attend an evaluation and coaching tournament in September or October of the year that you apply. Being invited to an assessment tournament does not mean admission to the program.
Before attending the National Theory Clinic, candidates are expected to complete a prep year within Ontario where they referee high level matches, receive coaching, and demonstrate the necessary activity, qualification, and personal abilities to enter the program. Potential candidates are expected to maintain an activity form or match log of high-level matches.
Candidates recommended to enter the program will attend a National Theory Clinic, continue to receive coaching and referee high level matches in Ontario, attend 18U Nationals where they will receive feedback and write the theory exam (candidates must score 90% or higher), and attend the National Practical Evaluation 1-3 years after their theory clinic, typically taking place at 18U Volleyball Canada Nationals in May.
There is a fee for the National Upgrade Program; additional costs are shared between candidates and Officials’ Development Fund. As part of their committee to the National Upgrade Program, please note that candidates will also be expected to cover 50% of their own expenses such as travel, accommodations, registration fees, etc.
Program Length
2 years - 4 years
The national clinic is conducted over two years or more under the supervision of the National Referee Committee.
A candidate may not stay in the program for more than 4 years including the year of the theory clinic. It is highly recommended that those considering the NUP review Section 4 of the Volleyball Canada National Referee Committee Policy and Procedures Handbook.
Program Expectations
Once accepted to the NUP, candidates are required to
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Attend the National Theory Clinic
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The first year is set aside for theory.
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It is conducted over a weekend, usually in November.
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The standards for upgrading are issued during the theory session.
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Complete the Period of Individual Preparation
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Candidates are reminded that Quality of matches is equally or more important than Quantity.
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Practical Evaluation Session
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Submit to a written and practical examination administered by the National Referee Committee at a major competition recognized for this purpose with 90% or higher
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Approval by National Referee Committee
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Must keep the National Referee Committee advised of assignments at major tournaments as specified
LEVEL AWARDED UPON SUCCESS
If successful, the referee is rated as a "NATIONAL” Referee of Volleyball Canada. To maintain this status, the referee must remain active and submit for re-evaluation at regular intervals, as prescribed by VC's National Referee Committee.