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Officiating

The Pickleball Australia officiating program has been designed has been designed to ensure that Australia has an abundance of referees at all levels who are available for sanctioned/recognised tournaments and events across Australia.

Our officiating program has been developed locally; however, is in line with the rules and regulations of the 2025 Global Pickleball Federation rules book.

Courses have both online and in person components but offer flexibility to ensure that all across our nation can become a Pickleball Australia qualified referee.

To become a Pickleball Australia qualified referee click on one of the courses below or contact us via the link at the bottom of the page.

Upcoming courses in Australia

For the full list of events and officiating courses in 2025, please go to: CLICK HERE

New South Wales Level 2

New South Wales Level 2

11 April 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Click here to register
Western Australia Level 1

Western Australia Level 1

08 May 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Click here to register
Western Australia Level 2

Western Australia Level 2

08 May 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Click here to register
New South Wales Level 1

New South Wales Level 1

11 April 2025 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Click here to register

Why I became a Pickleball Australia referee - Paul Campbell.

 I have been playing pickleball for approximately 2.5 years.  In that time I have embraced the game, some would say I’m addicted.  I am a certified IPTPA Level 1 Pickleball Coach and a PAA Level 2 Official (referee).

I am not one to casually sit around at tournaments waiting for my event to commence or casually watch others play.  While it’s great being supportive of friends I would rather be active.  Becoming a referee was a way of giving back to pickleball.  All sports need referees and pickleball tournaments cannot run successfully without them.  Referees help tournaments run smoothly, adjudicate disputes and ensure good sportsmanship of all players. 

Being a referee gives me the opportunity to educate and assist others who are new to the game, need rules explained or help interpretate rules. Becoming a referee has helped me improve my own game as referees are expected to have an understanding of all the rules, so at times, I have read and researched certain sections of the Official Rule Book to ensure I (and now, others) comply with all rules.  

Referees get to know players at all levels from across Australia which is another social benefit to pickleball.  From being a player at club level (assisting players and explaining rules) to refereeing national championship finals it is great being part of the pickleball community.  It is an additional element to my love of the game. It allows me to give back to the sport and assist others to also develop their love of pickleball.

If you would like to find out more information about becoming a referee, please submit your details in the below form. 

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