Can I learn at my own pace?

Yes! Our courses are set up so you can start, pause and return to your learning at times which are convenient to you. There is no time limit to compete the course in. The only exception to this is the online Level 2 course, which is made up of 2 webinars and lessons to complete before/after certain points, but this is all clearly marked.

Who developed this course?

Our courses are developed by teaching and coaching professionals from around the world, led by a Physical Education specialist teacher and international dodgeball coach from the UK. The WDBF Coaching Committee endorses the courses we develop to ensure the contents are of high value to dodgeball specialists and generalist sports educators alike.

What are the technology requirements to take this course?

Any device with access to a browser can access this course in its entirety. No additional software (e.g., word processors) or hardware is needed, unless explicitly stated (such as recording equipment for the online Level 2 course). We recommend using Google Chrome to complete the course, although it should be compatible with all browsers.

Who is this course for?

Our courses are aimed at:Anyone wanting to learn more about dodgeballPhysical Education teachersGeneralist sports coachesDodgeball coachesDodgeball players wanting to learn more about another code of the sportIt can be completed by anyone of any age, although it is recommended each learner is aged 13+. Anyone aged under 18 should get permission from a parent or guardian before signing up to online learning on this site.

What are the terms & conditions of purchasing a course?

Please see our refund & cancellation policy on our Policies page for more information.

We Are Recruiting – Referee Mentors

December 16, 2022

British Dodgeball is currently recruiting for a referee mentor in each of the following regions:

Northern Ireland
Scotland
England – North West
England – North East
England – West Midlands
England – East Midlands
England – South West
England – South East

Referee mentors are key components of our comprehensive Referee Development Pathway. Referee mentors are experienced individuals with strong communication skills and the drive to develop the sport of dodgeball within the UK. They teach others to be accountable to the Refereeing Standards and to develop their ability to make effective decisions quickly, applying rules knowledge and interpersonal skills to real-life situations more effectively.

What do referee mentors do?

There will be one referee mentor allocated to each region of the UK, and each will act as a focal point for that region.

They will conduct training for new referees on a paid basis as described in the New Referee Training document, as well as regularly attending British Dodgeball competitions to observe, support and develop existing referees to help everyone work towards outstanding Referee Standards.
They will also act in a voluntary capacity to support referees in their region by being on hand to clarify rules, offer advice and act as a link to British Dodgeball. This can be done either via conversation during events or via messages/emails.