The OVA Referee Engagement Centre is an information hub and community forum for referees with important resources to continue learning and navigating a safe return to sport. Resources include:
We encourage all referees to visit and explore the site regularly for new information pertinent to refereeing in the OVA and for aiding in a safe return to volleyball during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thank you to the Canadian Red Cross and the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund led by Employment and Social Development Canada, for providing funding to create resources and tools to support the direct service delivery by referees to ensure all athletes and participants are trained on a safe return to sport.
Access to OVA and VC documents on Return To Play policies and match protocol documents.
Video reviews of match rules and training videos explaining the new protocols in place for a safe and healthy return to play.
A place for referees to ask questions about officiating and to submit suggestions for content they would like to see.
E-activities for continued learning on the Foundations of Volleyball, Decision Making for Volleyball Referees, and Skilled Interaction for Volleyball Referees.
Access to official VC rulebook, casebooks and OVA guidelines and information on how to referee the game.
Access the Rules R leaderboard to see who is at the top of the standings and where you rank.
All registered OVA referees have free access to the Referee Engagement Centre. Click the link below to access the platform. If your email address has not yet been approved or if you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Kelvin Cheng kcheng@ontariovolleyball.org
Watch the video that takes referees through the functionality and features of the REC.