Welcome to the Volleyball Alberta Referee Hub!

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Please see the section named “Key Referee Documents” for the Volleyball Canada 2024-25 Rulebook and Referee Guidelines.


RRC Nomination Process Update

October 25th Update:
All individuals have been contacted and offered an interview. If accepted, the names will then be posted here (with the individual’s approval).
2 individuals through the nomination process and current RRC have been offered an interview. A 3rd nominee was not offered an interview as two individuals were tied with 1 nomination. In the future, if two individuals are tied for 3rd, multiple nominations would be needed to be offered an interview.


1. Top 3 Nominations will be contacted, along with the current RRC and offered to join the interview process
2. Dates of interview process are TBA, dependent on candidates’ availability.
3. Items covered within the interview process will have, along with the individuals who will be sitting in on the interviews will be communicated to all Referees.
4. Further steps and the decision-making process will be communicated to all Referees and Candidates.
Thank you everyone!

Sportlomo Registration For Referees


Go to Volleyball Alberta (sportlomo.com) and use the Referees Registration Guide to register to your Referee Zone.

For all leaders this season, Person In Authority (PIA) Requirements will be reviewed at the time of registration. To learn more about PIA Requirements click below.

If you have any questions regarding Sportlomo Registration, Safe Sport Module or your myBackCheck Criminal Record Check please contact Robyn Bishop at events@volleyballalberta.ca.

The Arbiter

https://www.arbitersports.com/sign-in

Don’t have an Arbiter account? Reach out to Robyn Bishop at events@volleyballalberta.ca to obtain one!

***Reminder, we DO NOT use Arbiter Pay***

VA Referee Rates, Travel Allowances and Billing Rates

Flat Rate Billing – 2024/25
Flat Billing Rates

School Season Events: Referee Rates – 2024/25
School Based Events
ASAA Provincials

Post Secondary: Referee Rates – 2024/25
ACAC/USPORT/Pro Events

Clinician Rates – 2024/25
Clinician/Evaluator/Mentor Rates

Club Volleyball Season Events – 2024/25
VA and Club Volleyball Tournament Rates

Other Volleyball Disciplines – 2024/25
Beach Volleyball Referee Rates and Billing Rates
Sitting Volleyball Referee Rates and Billing Rates

2024/25 Pay Schedule

Who to email if……
You haven’t been paid for a tournament?
Please check the Pay Run Excel Sheet on the Pay Schedule below and look for the tournament you are wondering about. If you cannot find it, please respectfully inquire to your Zone Team and ask if the Match/Tournament/League has been submitted.
You believe your pay may be off due to number of matches or KM?
Please check with your assignor what was submitted, they will email Vinny if changes need to be made.
Do you believe your pay is off because it does not match your calculations?
Please reach out to Vinny with those exact calculations (including the league/tournament name/location).
I have not been paid at all?
Please reach out to Vinny at courtside@volleyballalberta.ca to obtain the documents to fill out to acquire payment in 2024.

Pay Run #
Assignors Must Submit Pay Sheets By:
Estimated Pay Date:
Status:
Link to what has been/will be Paid:
Pay Run #1
Wednesday September 11th, 2024
September 18th, 2024
PAID
Pay Run #2
Wednesday September 25th, 2024
October 2nd, 2024
PAID
Pay Run #3
Thursday October 10th, 2024
October 17th, 2024
PAID
Pay Run #4
Wednesday October 23rd, 2024
October 31st, 2024
PAID
Pay Run #5
Wednesday November 6th, 2024
November 14th, 2024
PAID
Pay Run #6
Wednesday November 20th, 2024
November 27th, 2024
Coming Soon
Pay Run #7-#9
These dates will be determined by how many payments need to be made prior to the holiday closure of Volleyball Alberta on December 18th.
All tournaments, leagues, post-secondary and anything else will be planned to be paid out within multiple December Pay Runs.

After Pay Run #6 is completed, I will assess the number of events that need to be paid out and will update this section ASAP.

Key Referee Documents

Below are documents that contribute to the success of all referees in and out of matches. These documents are very important to review, and to understand the information within.

Referee Uniform, Referee Badge Information and Support

Volleyball Alberta has seen the need for a cheaper option for the Referee Uniform due to shipping times, availability of all sizes, and the cost entry to become a certified Volleyball Referee. Below will be links to not only the Volleyball Canada Store, the only location to buy the up-to-date Referee Shirt and Pants, but also a secondary option that Referees within Alberta can purchase to start Refereeing quicker. This is only an option for your first year as a Volleyball Alberta Referee, to give you the time to make the money to purchase the proper Referee attire. This secondary uniform CANNOT be used for any ACAC, Canada West, USPORT or Volleyball Canada Tournaments/Matches.

Volleyball Canada Referee Store

Russell Athletic Essential Short Sleeve Tee (Navy Only!!)

Russell Athletic Men’s Cotton Performance Short Sleeve T-Shirt (Navy Only!!)

If you choose to purchase the Russell Athletic Tee’s to start your Refereeing journey, Navy is the only color that will be considered the Secondary Uniform (as well as wearing your badge). Pants wise, only Black or Navy fitted pants will be acceptable without logos or branding.

Referee Zone Teams and Leads – Contact Information

Zone
Area
Name
Position
Contact Information
All
Alberta
Katyryna Gaudet
Regional Referee Chair (RRC)
All
Alberta
Stephanie Shostak
Provincial Admin. Lead (PAL)
Zone 1
Lethbridge
& Area
Shauna Gregus
Shauna Gregus
Calyn Anderson
Zone 1 Lead (ZRL)
Zone 1 Assignor
Zone 1 Development-Clinics
Zone 3
Calgary & Surrounding Areas
Jenna Nichol
Nivi Uppal
Nivi Uppal
Jim Merrick
Laurel Hunt
Steph Maxwell
TBD
Zone 3 Lead (ZRL)
Zone 3 HS Season Assignor
Zone 3 Tournament Assignor
Zone 3 Post Sec. Assignor
Zone 3 Rural Assignor
Zone 3 Development-Clinics
Zone 3 Rural Development-Clinics
Zone 4
Central Alberta
John Strong
Travis Rott
Kevin Debree
Tim McLenahan
Zone 4 Lead (ZRL)
Zone 4 HS Season Assignor
Zone 4 Tournament Assignor
Zone 4 Development-Clinics
Zone 5
Medicine Hat
& Area
Mike Weisgerber
Roger Chan
Zone 5 Assignor
Zone 5 Development
Zone 6
Edmonton
& Area
Shawn Shepherd
Steven Cabral
Roberto Gallardo
Hamed Sepehr
Zone 6 Lead (ZRL)
Zone 6 Assignor
Zone 6 Development-Clinics
Zone 6 Secretary
Zone 7
Eastern Alberta
Jaz Sturrock
Debbie Jackson
Zone 7 Assignor
Northern AB Recruitment Lead/Clinics
Zone 8
Grande Prairie
& Area
Megan Van Bavel
Pam Rintoul
Zone 8 Lead (ZRL)
Zone 8 Assignor
Zone 9
Fort McMurray
& Area
Al Zhang
Debbie Jackson
Zone 9 Assignor
Northern AB Recruitment Lead/Clinics
Level 2 Upgrade
Alberta
Everette Dionne
Level 2 Development
Level 3 Upgrade
Alberta
Jim Merrick
Level 3 Development
Beach Referees
Alberta
Shawn Shepherd
Beach Referees Lead
Referee Registration
Alberta
(Vacant)
Volleyball AB Courtside Coordinator
Referee Financials
VA Club Assignor
Alberta
Vinny Saporito
Volleyball AB Courtside Manager

Role Descriptions:
***Please note roles are slightly adjusted by each Zone to best fit the current situation and size of the Zone itself***
Regional Referee Chair (RRC)
Zone Referee Lead (ZRL)
Zone Assignor
Zone Development Lead
Provincial Admin Lead (PAL)
High Performance Lead – Level 3 Development Lead
Level 2 Upgrade Lead
Beach Referees Lead
Women’s Referee Lead
Northern Alberta Recruitment Lead

Independent Contractor Status and Insurance Claim Information

Please note that when working as a Referee and paid by Volleyball Alberta, you are deemed to be an independent contractor to the association for providing a technical service. Please view the link below for the entire letter

Independent Contractor Letter

Insurance Information
Volleyball Alberta’s Commercial Liability Policy and Sports Accident Policy covers our Registered Members (Athletes, Board Members, Coaches, Managers, Referees, Staff & Volunteers) throughout the membership year (September 1 – August 31) but only while acting within the scope of their duties on behalf of Volleyball Canada; Volleyball Alberta and affiliated Clubs/Teams.  Spectators are also covered under both the Commercial Liability Policy and Sports Accident Policy.

Members are covered while participating in Provincial and National sanctioned or approved events. These may include competitive or recreational and related activities. (i.e Premier series, Provincial and National championships, School Tournaments/Leagues assigned through the Arbiter/Zone Assignor and Sanctioned tournaments, clinics, camps and social activities).

How to Submit a Claim
Please go to the following link, Insurance – Volleyball Alberta , and click the drop-down menu named “Sport Accident Claims” and follow the steps to complete the process.

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