Availability Forms will be released the Friday; 3 weeks prior to the tournament date. Thank you so much for filling out the forms below, we appreciate your dedication to the sport!

***Please Note*** 

1. All Schedules are subject to change, and it is recommended to check the schedule the night before the tournament you are assigned for the most updated version.  

2. If some schedules are posted that have matches without a Referee, we will keep searching until I find a Referee to fill the empty voids.

• Volleyball Canada 24-25 Rulebook
• Volleyball Canada 24-25 Important Rule Changes
• Volleyball Canada 24-25 Referee Guidelines
• Volleyball Canada Uniform Guidelines
• Age Class Rule Matrix
• VA Zero Tolerance Policy
• Triple Ball 12U/13U Document
• VC Warm Up Protocol
• Volleyball Alberta Substitution Rules For 12U-15U

Important Information and Actions:

Roster Checks: Prior to every match, as a Referee you must check the Roster Sheet for the “Volleyball Alberta Approved Roster Stamp”, and that the number of coaches/players on the bench are equivalent to the Roster Sheet. This is to ensure the safety of our Youth Athletes and avoid uncertified coaches. Please sign beside the rosters on the scoresheet to confirm the check has been completed. This is not a task to be differed to volunteers or scorekeepers.

**NEW FOR 2024** 15U – 18U events: a maximum of 15 players can be on the score sheet, in
uniform, participate in the warm – up, sit on the bench, and participate in any
given match. 15U teams must still align with the Volleyball Alberta developmental
substitution rule.

1. The Rate Sheet is for all club events in Alberta assigned through your Zone Assignor or VA Tournaments (All Rate Sheets are on the Referee Hub) 2024/25 Rate Sheet for Club Events

2. Pay Tracker – 2025 Referee Pay Tracker

The Referee Pay Tracker has been created and has been released in January 2025. This pay tracker is almost identical to the paysheets that all Zone Assignors use for any tournament throughout the year. Please follow the instructions below to use it to its full extent.

1. Please fill out your name and the year at the top of the sheet.
2. Under “Referee” in cell A8, a drop-down menu is available, please select your current level.
3. Under “Level”, you can click whatever level of Volleyball you want that exact line to calculate, currently every line is set to Club Youth as that will be 90% of matches completed from now to May.
4. In that same row, put how many matches you worked on that day or weekend under the correct category, Tournament Name/Notes, Travel(KM), Parking Allowance or Other Amounts/Meals may be filled out as well.
5. On the far right of that exact line you are working in, it will tell you the overall amount owed to you before and after Development Fees.

This sheet is only for personal use and to ensure all referees have access to a sheet that can breakdown their payments well for themselves. This does not need to be submitted to anyone. It will be updated in August with new rates yearly.

3. Are Hotels, Meals or Parking covered when I travel to Referee at a VA Tournament? 

Our Courtside Logistics Coordinator will book Hotels for all travelling Referees and pass on that information. You cannot purchase your own hotel room and ask to be reimbursed; VA must book it for you. 

Meal allowance is given, $20 per meal when you are staying in a hotel. If the hotel provides breakfast, meal allowance will not be provided for breakfast. Most hotels we book, do have free breakfast. 

If you are driving to any event, Meal allowance is not given as you have the opportunity to eat before leaving, and arriving at home, while having the option to pack a lunch.

Parking is only covered at locations that free parking is not available, some examples are MacEwan University and Mount Royal University. Please note, please park in an area with daily rates rather than hourly spots if that is an option (ex. UofA Main Campus), as the max that will be reimbursed is the daily rate at that location.

To be reimbursed for parking, simply email courtside@volleyballalberta.ca with a picture of the receipt and it will be covered, valet parking at any location will not be covered. ***Paid Parking at the Saville will not be reimbursed*** 

4. When am I eligible to be paid mileage and how much? 

Mileage is only paid when you are refereeing a tournament in another city/town than where you reside based on the chart below. (Based on your Sportlomo registration details). Below are examples; please read carefully. The driver is paid $.55/km from the City/Town they reside in, to the city/town they are travelling to and back. The passenger does not get mileage. 

For Example: A Referee from Lethbridge is driving to Rally Pointe in Calgary for a tournament, it would be calculated as Lethbridge to Calgary, Calgary to Lethbridge, total of (215km+212km) = 427km = $234.85 paid in Mileage ($0.55/Km). 

Missed our 2024 Club Information Session? Find it here: https://youtu.be/4Zsm4iWLvCo

1. How do I get Assigned matches at VA Club Tournaments? 

At the top of this page, please find the “Availability Forms” Header, below it will have a link to fill out a form! 

2. Am I guaranteed to get matches for the weekends I state I am available? How do I find out if I am Reffing a tournament? 

No one is guaranteed any matches, tournaments are assigned based on many factors which may include, Location of Tournament, Age Class, Division, Availability, Schedule Template, Badge Level, Supervisor/Zone Lead recommendations and many more items.  

You will be emailed stating you are on a schedule which will be posted above under the “Referee Schedules – Volleyball Alberta Tournaments”. There are many tournaments every weekend, so please ensure you are checking each tab within the Excel document. 

3. When will I get Paid?

Please visit the Referee Hub under “2024/25 Pay Schedule”.

What is the role of a VA Referee Mentor? 

For the VA Club season, a referee mentor will play a crucial role through Event-Based Mentoring, assigned to specific events rather than individual referees. This approach ensures a broad impact and varied experiences. As an experienced and certified Level 3, 4 or 5 referee within VA, mentors will guide and support fellow referees in their professional development. 

Definition: Event-Based Mentoring: Mentors are assigned to specific events rather than individual referees, ensuring a broad impact and varied experiences.
A volleyball referee mentor is an experienced and certified referee within VA who is committed to guiding and supporting fellow referees in their professional development.

Goals of a VA Referee Mentor for the upcoming season: 

• Short and Continuous Feedback: Provide succinct and actionable insights during and after events to facilitate immediate learning and improvement, contributing to the overall quality of refereeing within VA. 
• Prepare Referees: Play a key role in preparing referees for future promotions, if applicable. 
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to improving the quality of referring within VA, aligning with our commitment to excellence in the sport. 
• Leading with Accountability: Emphasize the importance of guiding and supporting fellow referees with accountability. 

If a referee doesn’t show, or leaves due to sickness/injury, it is expected the Mentor step in to Referee or rearrange the schedule accordingly. The goal is to have 2 Mentors per tournament, but sometimes that cannot happen due to the numbers of Referees that signed up that weekend. The Referee Mentor will provide insight/mentorship to referees in a respectable, positive and constructive manner with the Referee being mentored responding in the same manner. Please use this individual’s knowledge, expertise and love for the game to better yourself!

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.

Badge Information: If you currently do not have a badge, please email your Zone Lead to let them know. They will forward the information to the correct person so a badge can be sent in the mail.

2024-25 Volleyball Alberta Beach Referee Rate Sheet


Rules, Updates and Reminders!
Most items are about to be posted on Volleyball Canada, will link when it is!
2021-24 Volleyball Canada – FIVB Beach Rulebook
2023-24 Volleyball Canada Volleyball Canada Rule Variations – Service Rules – Beach First Contact Rule
2023-24 Volleyball Canada “Ball Mark Challenge” for Adult Competitions – Under Review
2023-24 Volleyball Canada Beach Hand Setting Rule (16U and Younger)
Pre-Tournament Youth Players Meeting – Old Copy, being updated!!!