Referee Development
Within Alberta, the responsibility for training and development of referees is managed by the Volleyball Alberta Referees Committee. For more information regarding upcoming clinics in your area, please contact the local Zone Chair or Development Coordinator.
Upcoming Referee Clinics
Clinic information will be posted as the zones make it available to Volleyball Alberta.
Zone 1 – Southwest Alberta Volleyball Referees Association (SAVRA) Serves Lethbridge and Area
October 20, 2021 - Zone 1 Level 1 Referee Theory Clinic.
Available to anyone who is interested in becoming a referee for the upcoming volleyball season. The clinic will be held online, link will be provided once registered. 6:00pm-9:30pm.
Practical will be October 22-23
Contact Person: Jordon Wong referees.zone1@volleyballalberta.ca, (403) 332 3037
**Register online on the VRS-Sportlomo. You must first purchase your Volleyball Alberta membership then complete the event registration to secure your spot in the clinic.
Step 1. Purchase your Volleyball Alberta Membership
[this clinic requires you to be registered as 2022 Leader - Indoor Referee Novice, Membership Fee $17.78].
Step 2. Complete the Event Registration
[Zone 1 Level 1 Referee Theory Clinic - Sept. 15, Cost: $54.63].
For information on future clinics: Please contact Jordon Wong: referees.zone1@volleyballalberta.ca
Zone 2 – South Central Volleyball Alberta Referees Association (SCVARA) Serves Drumheller and Area
For information on future clinics: Please contact Karina Regier: development.zone2@volleyballalberta.ca
Zone 3 – Calgary Volleyball Referees Association (CVRA) Serves Calgary and Area
For information on future clinics: please contact Jared Mathes: development.zone3@volleyballalberta.ca
Website: https://www.calgaryvolleyballofficials.com/become-a-referee
Zone 4 – Central Volleyball Alberta Referees Association (CVARA) Serves Red Deer and Area
For additional information on future clinics: please contact Travis Rott: assignor.zone4@volleyballalberta.ca
Zone 5 – Southeast Alberta Volleyball Referees Association (SEAVRA) Serves Medicine Hat and Area
For information on future clinics: please contact Francis MacQuarrie: referees.zone5@volleyballalberta.ca
Zone 6 – Edmonton Volleyball Referees (EVR) Serves Edmonton and Area
For information on future clinics: please contact Roberto Gallardo: development.zone6@volleyballalberta.ca
Website: https://www.edmontonvolleyballofficials.com/
Zone 7 – North East Alberta Volleyball Alberta Referees Association (NEVARA)
Serves North East Alberta (includes Vegreville, Vermillion, Lloydminster, Wainwright, Lac La Biche, St. Paul, Bonnyville, Cold Lake) and Area
For information on future clinics: please contact Don Shepert: referees.zone7@volleyballalberta.ca
Zone 8 – Peace Volleyball Referees Association (PVRA) Serves Grande Prairie and Area
For information on future clinics: please contact Megan Van Bavel: referees.zone8@volleyballalberta.ca
September 8, 2021 - Zone 8 Level 1 Referee Clinic. Available to anyone 16 and over looking to get into reffing the great sport of volleyball. The clinic will be held on September 8th in Clairmont Alberta at the Wellington Resource Center from 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm. The Address to the Wellington is 10407 - 97 Street, Clairmont, AB T0H 0W5. Contact Person: Megan Van Bavel 403-715-9532 or email at referees.zone8@volleyballalberta.ca. Register online on the VRS-Sportlomo. You must first purchase your Volleyball Alberta membership then complete the event registration to secure your spot in the clinic.
Step 1. Purchase your Volleyball Alberta Membership
[this clinic requires you to be registered as 2022 Leader - Indoor Referee Novice, Membership Fee $17.78].
Step 2. Complete the Event Registration
[Zone 8 Level 1 Referee Clinic - Sept. 8, Cost: $54.63].
Zone 9 – Fort McMurray Volleyball Referees Association (FMVRA) Serves Fort McMurray and Area
October 9th, 2021 - Zone 9 Level 1 Referee Theory Clinic.
This theory clinic will run from 6-8:30pm and will be held at Fort McMurray Composite High School.*****Level 1 practical session will be held on October 15/16 weekend.
Contact person Al Zhang, email: development.zone9@volleyballalberta.ca
Step 1. Purchase your Volleyball Alberta Membership
[this clinic requires you to be registered as 2022 Leader - Indoor Referee Novice, Membership Fee $17.78].
Step 2. Complete the Event Registration
[Zone 8 Level 1 Referee Clinic - Sept. 8, Cost: $54.63].
For information on future clinics: please contact Al Zhang: development.zone9@volleyballalberta.ca
Beach Referee Development
For information on future clinics: please contact Shawn Shepherd: beachofficials@volleyballalberta.ca