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GAME OF VOLLEYBALL
Prior to the formation of the Nigeria Volleyball Referee Association the game of Volleyball was already being played in places like Lagos. By the 60s Refereeing had existed since the game of volleyball was already popular. The relevance of a referee became more evident when competitive volleyball began. Like other sports, it was necessary to officiate and interpret the rules and regulation of game to all participants and spectators of the game…
OUR VISION
To regulate the game of volleyball in Nigeria
OUR MISSION
To provide guiding rules to the game of Volleyball in Nigeria using global standards
UP COMING EVENTS
- NATIONAL DIVISION I & II LEAGUE 2025 (PHASE I)
- NATIONAL PREMIER LEAGUE 2025 (PHASE I)
- NATIONAL DIVISION I & II LEAGUE 2025 (PHASE II)
- NATIONAL PREMIER LEAGUE 2025 (PHASE II)
- SUPER CUP 2025
REFEREEING GUIDELINES
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Rule Book 2025
The volleyball rule book is the official document published by the FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball), which contains all the standardized rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern how the sport of volleyball is played worldwide.
Refereeing Guidelines and Instructions
The 2025 Guidelines and Instructions are the latest version and are tailored for most competitions—but excluding certain FIVB Senior events organized with VolleyballWorld, which use different court layouts and expanded referee teams.
CaseBook 2025
This edition references the FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028 and encourages referees to familiarize themselves with these rules along with the Casebook and FIVB’s e-learning resources.
The 2025 Refereeing Guidelines & Instructions PDF is available on our website (NVRA) here.
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Volleyball Referee
Referees must remain neutral, fair, and confident under pressure, a skill sometimes referred to as mental toughness, and they are expected to manage the game and its players effectively.
- Master the Rules (Deep Knowledge of the Rules)
- Understand Mechanics
- Strong Communication (Use clear, correct hand signals)
VOTE: SUR. SAM TEE
 In a time when charisma is often mistaken for competence,
I bring something rare,quiet confidence grounded in results. I don’t just unify people, i uplifts them.
I don’t demand loyalty, i earns it, through years of fairness, clarity, and contribution.
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EXCOS
Surv. Timothy, Samuel
CHAIRMAN
Mohammed A. Mohammed
1ST-VICE-CHAIMAN
Sheba Jefferson
2ND-VICE-CHAIMAN
Colonel Julius Usman
General SecretaryÂ