Referees

Referees "play" an important role in pickleball in NSW

In tournaments organised by Pickleball NSW, accredited referees control - or "officiate" - most medal matches and other important matches. Players can also request their non-medal matches to be refereed. 

The main roles of a referee include:

• Ensure all players are playing according to the current USA rules of pickleball.
• Call the score.
• Ensure players are in the right position to serve.
• Call service and non volley zone faults.
• Make line calls only when requested by players if they are in a position to see the ball. 
• Call time in at the end of time out periods.
• Manage any injury timeouts. 
• Complete the scorecard at the end of the match.

Referee training and accreditation levels:
Anyone can become a pickleball referee if they complete the training. Referees must complete training to be accredited to officiate matches at Pickleball NSW tournaments. There are four levels of accredited referees in Australia, starting at level 1 for new referees and level 4 for the most skilled, experienced and trusted referees in the country. 

Referee Training Dates
Referee training is generally scheduled prior to the Vic, NSW and Qld State Championships (other courses may be offered during the year).

PAA Calendar

Resources For Officials

Pickleball Australia Referee Page