Chief Referee Key Responsibilities
Visible Court Presence: Maintain a visible and identifiable presence throughout the event, moving across courts to observe officiating, engage with participants and provide support where required.
Referee Education and Development: Provide guidance, mentoring, feedback and practical support to referees to improve decision-making, confidence, consistency and officiating standards.
Match Support and Intervention: Support referees in managing match situations, rules interpretations and contentious decisions.
Role Accountability: Prioritise referee development and support rather than routine match officiating. Only undertake match duties where specifically warranted, and ensure any coverage of unfilled referee appointments is documented.
Reporting and Continuous Improvement: Contribute to post-event reporting, identifying officiating trends, development opportunities and participant feedback.
Governance and Representation: Act on behalf of Volleyball Queensland, ensuring decisions and actions align with VQ policies, officiating standards and event expectations.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work collaboratively with referees, event organisers and participants to promote a positive, fair and consistent officiating experience.
The Chief Referee will recieve a payment made as an honorarium to the amount of $180.00 per day post event.