Referees are an integral part of volleyball and their involvement makes it possible for Volleyball BC to run professional, structured, and fair tournaments. For many people, refereeing is a way to stay involved in the sport, whether they are currently playing, retired from playing, or just have a passion for volleyball. Volleyball BC has referees in all areas of the province and works with over 300+ referees each year at over 200 tournaments.
*NEW* – We are excited to launch a new Outstanding Student Referee Award in 2026! We will be giving out four $1,000 awards to exemplary individuals. Please click here for more information and to apply.
Zone 1- Kootenays ZRC – Trevor Thors
Email: trevorthors@gmail.com
Zone 2- Okanagan ZRC – Michael Clark
Email: okanaganzrc@volleyballbc.org
Zone 2- North Okanagan – Lisa Ramsey
Email: lisarefs@gmail.com
Zone 2- South Okanagan – Kim Janowsky
Email: jabber@shaw.ca
Zone 3- Fraser Valley ZRC – Ron DeJesus
Email: Fraservalleyzrc@gmail.com
Zone 4/5 – Lower Mainland ZRC – Mai Hoang
Email: Imvoa.zoc@gmail.com
Zone 6 – Vancouver Island ZRC – Mark Lindal
Email: victoriavbref@gmail.com
Zone 7/8 – North ZRC – Brian Bird
Email: birdvball1966@gmail.com
Regional Referees Chair – Steve Hewitson
Email: rrc@volleyballbc.org
Beach – Maya Berglof
Email: mayaberglof98@gmail.com
High Performance – Brad Willard
Email: bradgw@shaw.ca
Women in Refereeing – Liz Yoon
Email: lizrefs@gmail.com
Referee Pathways – Jannik Eikenaar
Email: jeikenaar@yahoo.com
Member at Large – Kim Janowsky
Email: jabber@shaw.ca
Member at Large – Nik Fuess
Email: vballallocator@gmail.com
VBC Rep – David Caughran
Email: dcaughran@volleyballbc.org
The Recreational and Local Referees clinic is designed for students, teachers, players, coaches, and parents interested in refereeing junior high school matches and introductory tournaments. This is an ideal way to begin your refereeing career by refereeing U12/16 volleyball during the club season. We have now reduced our minimum age to 14 years old, so come get involved!
The clinic consists of two components: Theory Session & Practical Evaluation
VBC Registration: $35 plus GST for the “Recreational Referee”. This is for all first-year referees and all referees under the age of 19 prior to August 31 of the following year.
To the Theory Session: pen/pencil, notepad
To the Practical Session: uniform (navy golf style shirt, navy blue pants (not jeans), predominately white running shoes), referee’s whistle, pen/pencil, coin, sanction cards, watch, rule book or other materials for the open book exam, snacks, lunch, water bottle.
All referees are required to complete Volleyball BC’s Person In Authority Check which is comprised of the following 3 elements:
1. Criminal Record Check
Individuals must complete a Criminal Record Check renewable every 3 years. Only referees under the age of 19 years are exempt from completing a CRC.
Due to privacy requirements, the only CRC accepted now is through MyBackCheck:
2. Screening Disclosure Form
This form is a completed annually It is completed online as part of the registration process when you register with Volleyball BC
3. Safe Sport Education Requirement
All individuals involved with the sport across the country must take a free 90-minute safe sport training module, available via the Coaching Association of Canada website.
For more information on Screening and Education, check out our handout here.
If you have any questions or concerns about the Person In Authority Check, email referee@volleyballbc.org
Volleyball BC is committed to providing a safe environment for all participants. Please find below some helpful resources for referees:
Resources are available for Volleyball Teams for the Club Season. Minor Officials are expected understand execute their roles and responsibilities to the satisfaction of the referee team. Coaches should do their best to train and supervise all participants of the minor officiating team.
Minor Officials Checklist (For print & distribution)
Minor Officials Training Workshop (Video explanation of each role)
Minor Officials Training Document (PDF)
More information and questions can be directed to referee@volleyballbc.org.
Scoresheet Tutorial/Line Judge Tutorial
Click here to go on Volleyball Canada website to be re-directed to the Indoor Scoresheet/Line Judge PowerPoint slideshow.
TRIPLE BALL Scoresheet
Click here to be re-directed to Tutorial with Fair Play PowerPoint slideshow.
Electronic Funds Payment (EFT) All payments for Volleyball BC events as well as High Performance matches are done through EFT. If you require the forms please contact referee@volleyballbc.org
Volleyball Canada Referee Uniform Volleyball BC has a small stock of Volleyball Canada Referee Uniforms at Harry Jerome Sports Centre. For more information regarding uniforms purchasing, ordering and/or fittings, please contact referee@volleyballbc.org
Uniforms can also be purchased through Volleyball Canada HERE. Their site includes referee uniforms (shirt & pants), jackets, starter packs, rulebooks, cards, whistles.
For details on how to place a bulk order please email: info@volleyball.ca.
Click HERE to view the latest rulebook online as a PDF Document (electronic version). VBC now carries a limited supply of pumps, gauges, whistles, cards and net chains.
For more information visit this page.
Volleyball BC Referees are eligible to receive External Course Credit for Referees 11 (4 credits) as a Local Referee and Referees 12 (4 credits) as a Provincial Referee. 50 hours must be officiated for each course credit. For more information please click here
Got questions? Contact referee@volleyballbc.org
