The OVA is currently accepting nominations for two referees' chair positions; the Beach Referees' Chair (BRC) and the Ontario Regional Referees' Committee Chair (ORRC).

The current BRCs is Kelvin Yee and current ORRC is Andrew Robb.

Both positions up for election will be for 3 year terms and all nominations must be submitted by May 31, 2025 to Kelvin Cheng, Manager of Operations. 

Should elections be required, they will take place before June 15, 2025 with the elected BRC and ORRC taking office as of September 1st. 

Please see further information and job description of both positions below.

Job Description

The Beach Referees’ Chair is responsible for the organization and development of Officiating Programs as well as the management and distribution of officiating updates, protocols, and assignments for Beach volleyball within Ontario. The Beach Referees’ Chair serves as a member of the Provincial Referee Committee.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan, co-ordinate and direct (along with the ORRC) the long-term direction of the Beach Referees’ program in general.
• Establish a working relationship with beach referees within the province.
• Keep an up-to-date list of beach referees within the province.
• Provide a reference to other provincial BRC’s for any Ontario beach referee moving to another province.
• Welcome and introduce beach referees from other provinces moving into Ontario.
• Ensure yearly registration of beach referees within the province.
• Ensure non-registered beach referees are listed as inactive (see Leave of Absence).
• Ensure critical positions in the province are filled (i.e., assignors, clinicians, etc.) and maintain close working relations with these individuals. This task may involve recruiting several assistants (minimum three consecutive years of beach officiating in Ontario) to help with the work within the referees’ program.
• Provide administrative assistance/support to the Beach Assignor, clinicians, etc.
• Arrange an annual clinic for new local referees at the beginning of the beach season and any others as deemed appropriate by OVA. Define goals for all clinics to be given in the province and ensure clinics at various levels are held where needed and as resources permit.
• Summarize clinic results and other activities (number of new referees by level, number of clinics, number of tournaments, number of leagues, etc.) and report this information at the RRC’s fall meeting.
• Recruit new beach referees and assist with upgrading current beach referees.
• Seek opportunities for top beach referees from the province to travel elsewhere to increase their exposure and experience.
• Encourage beach referees to upgrade their certification levels.
• Develop a recruiting strategy with the OVA Beach Manager to bring new beach referees into the program.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of communication networks within Ontario to facilitate the dissemination and gathering of information with respect to beach officiating matters.
• Serve as a mentor for younger/developing beach referees in the province.
• Make recommendations to the ORRC for any improvements to the OVA beach officiating program.
• Provide feedback and guidance to beach referees in the province, as appropriate.
• Share information regarding clarifications, interpretations, and rule changes with beach referees in the province.
• Act as an ambassador for the Ontario Volleyball Association.

Responsibilities of the ORRC:

• Province-wide and long-term planning for the referees’ programs.
• Responsible for assisting OVA staff in creating the referees’ annual operational budgets.
• Act as a strong link for communications to all regions of the province.
• Liaison with Volleyball Canada and the National Referees Program.
• Attend the Volleyball Canada National Referee meeting every June.
• Ensuring development programs for Level 1 to 3 are up to date and meeting the needs of referees in Ontario.
• Representative for all Ontario referees.
• Attend OVA Board of Directors (if required) and Volleyball Canada RRC’s meetings.
• Appointing three co-chairs to form the Provincial Referee Committee.
• Submit committee reports for the OVA AGM.