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Refereeing Competitive Dodgeball

October 22, 2026

Current Status

Not Enrolled

Price

£40

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Approx. 120 minutes
Contents:
- Background Info
- Refereeing Standards & Professional Practice
- Equipment & Court Rules
- Competitive Gameplay Rules
- Game Management, Communication & Safety

This is a short workshop-style course that covers the official rules and refereeing practices needed to officiate dodgeball safely and effectively. If you’d like to learn more, visit our courses page for more information.

Course Features

Text, video and interactive content
42 interactive activities, 12 videos & 11 downloadable resources
Access on computer, mobile & tablet

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What you’ll learn

General information on British Dodgeball and facts about dodgeball participation in the UK and around the world;
How to fulfil your duty of care to participants and what good refereeing looks like;
The official equipment and court sizes for dodgeball matches;
In-depth rules of cloth dodgeball, including hits, catches, blocking and stalling rules;
How to officiate matches safely; and
How to communicate clearly and effectively manage time and behaviour.

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