Becoming a Referee
Refereeing is not just about conducting a match following the rules of the game by the letter of the law. In many cases the complex situations you will find in a real game require a deep understanding of the rules, but also of the spirit of the game. Volleyball Ireland’s Education & Training commission have developed a referee pathway and continually work to produce new programmes supporting all officials starting out and progressing within the game.
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Level 1 & Level 2 entry level courses
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Level 1
Level 2
Costs
Level 1 = €30
Level 2 = €60
Pre course requirements
Familiarise yourself with the rules FIVB 2025-2028
https://www.fivb.com/volleyball/the-game/official-volleyball-rules/
Course outcomes
The course is designed to equip starter referees with specific knowledge that will enable them to officiate,
Level 1 -Youth leagues, University Competitions and Division 3.
Level 2- Division 2 & 2nd referee in Division 1.
- Level 1 = 2 x 3 hours online sessions
- Level 2 = 2 x 3 hour online sessions & In person day & practical assessment
Referee licence requirements
Garda vetting (if 16+) and Safeguarding 1 (if 18+) if refereeing in Youth Leagues.
Those refereeing Division 3 or above DO NOT need vetting and Safeguarding Certs
MUST attend the annual Referee Preseason Workshop each September
More details on the new pathway