Welcome to the Volleyball Alberta Referee Hub!
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Volleyball Alberta Referee Learning Portal
New Study Guide and Quizzes
Level 1 and Level 2 referees – Check out the new Club Volleyball Study Guide. Designed to help you prepare for more common situations that you may experience during Club season.
Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5 referees – Check out the new Casebook Situational Study Guide – your resource to prepare for high-performance competitions!
Don’t forget to check back weekly for updates and discussion on our Poll Question and new Video/Diagrams added monthly.
If you have not obtained access to the platform, here is the LINK for access to the Referee Learning Platform with VA –here. Click the link and click “New to The Rules R? Sign Up” at the bottom of the page to make your free account!
RRC Nomination Process Update
December 3rd Update: Interviews will be conducted between Dec 13th and Dec 16th. Our goal is to announce Alberta next RRC soon after that.
Interview Panel:
1. Jennifer Telfer: Volleyball Alberta Director, Pathways and Development
2. Vinny Saporito: Volleyball Alberta Manger, Courtside Logistics
3. Jenna Nichol: Zone 3 Referee Lead and Volleyball Alberta Women’s Referee Lead
4. Debbie Jackson: Northern Alberta Referee Recruitment Lead
5. Kyle Fraser: Current Volleyball Alberta Board Member as the Referee Representative
Individuals Being Interviewed for Alberta’s Regional Referee Chair (RRC)
1. Nivi Uppal
2. Katyryna Gaudet
3. Travis Rott
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 | PAID Pay Run #6 started Nov 28 to Dec 6th. Please view the attachment to the right. | ||
Pay Run #7 | ASAP | December 12th, 2024 | PAID In accounts on the night of December 12th. | |
Pay Run #8 | December 16th-December 18th | Currently working through remaining payments. Please view the link to the right, more tournaments should be added. This also will include all corrections. |
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
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.
