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!

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.

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***

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

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.

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.

• 2024-25 VC Referee Guidelines
• 2024-25 VC Rulebook

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.

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

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.