Volleyball in Canada
KDVC referees are members of the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA, Region 6), Volleyball Canada and the FIVB in ascending order. To better understand the dynamics of your membership, it is important to understand each of the governing bodies for our sport and the roles they play.​
INTERNATIONAL
The FIVB is the governing body responsible for all forms of Volleyball on a global level. They work closely with their National Member Federations to develop the sport of Volleyball as a major world media and entertainment sport around the world and are part of the Olympic Movement, contributing to the success of the Olympic Games.​
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As part of their mandate, FIVB has seen a massive growth of the VNL as a premium "sportainment" product. The Volleyball Nations League (VNL) is the world’s most prestigious annual volleyball competition and it will continue to grow as the league expands from 16 to 18 teams. Be sure to check out all the details at Volleyball Nations League and subscribe to VBtv ​to cheer on Canada's National teams.
NATIONAL SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS
Volleyball Canada is Canada's National Federation member of the FIVB. Their vision is to be a world leader in the sport of volleyball, therefore Volleyball Canada works closely with it's Provincial and Territorial Associations (PTAs) to develop the sport of volleyball across Canada. ​
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Volleyball referees in Canada are governed by policies set forth by VC through the National Referee Committee which in turn works in close co-operation with Regional Officials' Chairpersons (ROCs) in each Region of the Association.
PROVINCIAL & TERRITORIAL ASSOCIATIONS
The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) is the Ontario PTA member of volleyball Canada. The OVA is an athlete-centred association whose mission is to provide leadership and expertise in the growth, development and delivery of volleyball in Ontario. Their vision is to provide a fun, safe and rewarding environment through a commitment to Volleyball for Life.​
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All referees in Ontario must register with and meet the eligibility requirements for OVA membership annually
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Registration with the OVA includes membership to Volleyball Canada.
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Referee Development is overseen within the province by our Senior officials, including the Chairs:
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Ontario Regional Referees Chair
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Referee Operations
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Referee Programs
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Referee Quality Assurance
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Beach Chair​
PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATION REGIONS
​Additionally, the OVA is broken down into six (6) regions, each represented by their own Regional Referee Chairs, who work in close cooperation with the development Chairs above.
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Northwestern Ontario - Manitoba border east to Marathon
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Northeastern Ontario - Wawa to Mattawa, south to Muskoka (Parry Sound, Gravenhurst)
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Southwestern Ontario - Windsor east to Oakville (Halton), north to Bruce Peninsula
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Central East Ontario - Pickering east to Amherstview, north to Haliburton area - Cobourg, Peterborough, Belleville, Trenton
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Central West Ontario - Toronto, Mississauga (Peel, Dufferin) north to Port Severn and Collingwood (Orangeville, Brampton)
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Eastern Ontario - Deep River to Kingston and east to the Quebec border (Brockville, Cornwall, Ottawa)
REGION 6 AND KDVC
As part of OVA's Region 6 our referees operate primarily in Kingston and the surrounding area. KDVC assigns officials for both league play and tournaments for the following leagues and school boards: USports/OUA, CCAA/OCAA, OFSAA, EOSSAA, KASSAA, LGSSAA, LESSAA, ALCDSB and other groups upon request.​​
Our mission is to provide opportunities for certification, mentorship and promotion of referees to help facilitate the delivery and development of volleyball within the Kingston and surrounding area.​​​​​​​