How do I register as a referee, what does it cost, and what must I bring to a match?
Rule- Canada
- Volleyball Canada
- Indoor volleyball
- All ages
- 2026-27
- Referees
Registration: all Volleyball Canada referees register through their Provincial/Territorial Association (PTA) and must stay members in good standing. Fees sent directly to Volleyball Canada are returned. Consecutive years without registration may result in loss of certification. Referees who officially retire from active status keep their certification level.
Annual program fees (National Referee Committee Manual 2025-2026, the latest edition published on volleyball.ca): Recreation Referee $0, Level 1 $10, Level 2 $20, Level 3 $30, Level 4 $40, Level 5 $50.
Equipment for every match:
- Whistle with lanyard
- Watch displaying minutes and seconds
- Current Volleyball Canada rule book
- Sanction cards
- Flipping coin
- Ball pump and pressure gauge
Source: Volleyball Canada National Referee Committee Manual 2025-2026 (volleyball.ca).
Updated 25 Oct 2026