British Dodgeball is actively recruiting new referees from both within and outside the dodgeball community. We are recruiting referees across all areas of the UK to support the ever growing demand for dodgeball events at all age groups.
Referee FAQ’s
How does refereeing work with British Dodgeball?
The British Dodgeball team allocates you to referee at adult, university and junior events at competitions in your regions which you highlight availability for. This is a paid role, remunerated at a rate of £12/hour with travel expenses.
Why become a British Dodgeball event referee?
What better way to earn money is there than one that allows you to have fun whilst supporting a sport you love? This is a role officiating a fun, fast and dynamic sport. We have a strong culture of promoting fair play and respect to referees and other players via our Dodgeball Code. This is a paid role with travel expenses for longer journeys covered also, with many referees earning approximately £110/day. You can work as often as you like at events which suit your schedule.
How do I sign up to referee events?
A competition manager will communicate local opportunities for you to work as a referee, and you can outline your availability and sign up to officiate one-off events or entire leagues from there.
How many matches will I officiate in a day?
That depends on the event. Open event matches and junior matches are shorter than adult league matches, so you may referee more of them.
Do I need to pay for training?
You only need to pay for the Introduction to Officiating online course, and buy a refereeing top. We cover all other training costs including referee mentor and travel fees. As such, you’ll already be in profit by the time you’ve refereed for just half a day.
New Referee Training
Training consists of blended learning; first you need to complete the Introduction to Officiating Dodgeball online course and then complete a shadowing session working with a referee mentor. You can start training now by completing the Work With Us form.
The full process is outlined in this document:
Ongoing Referee CPD:
- Receive tailored support, advice and feedback from your regional Referee Mentor.
- Receive ongoing support, advice and feedback from the Referee Manager via regular referee development webinars and updates:
Previous Referee Training:
- Regularly self-reflect and complete the Referee Self-Assessment:
Referees play a pivotal role in the enjoyment and wellbeing of players of all ages and abilities in our sport. The British Dodgeball Referee Standards have been created to support the development of match officials in the UK. These standards assist in providing high quality, constructive developmental feedback in a consistent manner across the following 5 areas: Rules Application, Game Management, Communication, Safety and Core Values.
Our Refereeing Core Values are as follows:
- Demonstrating a Professional Attitude
- Adopting a Learning Culture
- Understanding the Bigger Picture of how each dodgeball event and positive player experience promotes the sport in the UK
Reporting Abuse:
Abuse towards referees or any other staff member is not tolerated by British Dodgeball, and is directly in contravention of the British Dodgeball Code of Conduct. We encourage all referees to report any abusive behaviour they experience to hello@britishdodgeball.com in order to escalate the matter.
Do you have comments on British Dodgeball main referees or any clubs when they are acting as assistant referees?
Please submit both positive and constructive feedback about referees using the form below. Your feedback will be kept anonymous and we will use this information to:
- Provide specific feedback to referees and to club referee leads in order to help improve the standard of refereeing across the UK
- Structure referee training sessions to target specific issues
- Celebrate referees who are doing a great job at facilitating the sport we all love
Please note: This form is for development purposes only. If you wish to comment on how a referee officiated a certain rule, or give feedback about a team whilst they were acting as assistant referees, then you’re in the right place… If however, you feel that you were victim of harassment or abuse from a referee and feel they acted contrary to our Code of Conduct, then please submit an official complaint through the process outlined in our Complaints Policy.