Officiating

Officiating is a great way to learn leadership, communication skills and gain more sport specific knowledge, this strand seeks to develop a range of skills within our volunteers

Introduction

At Loughborough Sport, we’re proud to have fully qualified officials across our Athletic Union, Intramural (IMS), and Social Sport programmes, in sports like Basketball, Hockey, Netball, Volleyball, Football, and Rugby.

Through our Coach & Volunteer Academy (CVA), we offer training, mentoring, and support for anyone new to officiating or aiming for professional levels.

We also support officials in various sports, with CVA bursaries and CPD opportunities to help you gain qualifications and grow your skills.

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What we offer

Funded courses - We help cover the cost of officiating courses delivered on campus.
Mentoring - Gain hands-on experience alongside senior officials at competitions like IMS.
Pathways - Each year, we support volunteers to achieve qualifications in:

  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Rugby
  • Volleyball
  • Hockey

Beyond core sports - interested in another sport? Get in touch at CVA@lboro.ac.uk to explore your options.

Support & Development

Our officiating hubs in Basketball, Football, Rugby, Hockey, and Netball give you the chance to:

  • Access nationally recognised qualifications on campus
  • Receive mentoring from experienced officials
  • Take part in workshops to sharpen your skills
  • Network and learn within your sport

We also host the Student Officiating Conference each year, featuring talks, workshops, and Q&As with top officials from organisations like the FA, RFU, and FIBA.

Why get involved?

  • Gain recognised qualifications in your chosen sport.
  • Access technical training and mentoring.
  • Connect with professionals and leading organisations.
  • Develop transferable skills valued by employers.
  • Earn recognition and a subsidised CVA kit by logging hours on the CVA Portal.

How to get involved

To get involved in the Coach & Volunteer Academy you need to create an account on our volunteer management programme, the CVA Portal. This applies to both student volunteers and community volunteers as this is the online tool we use to advertise our opportunities, and volunteers will use to apply for any opportunities they’re interested in.

If you have any queries, please contact us at cva@lboro.ac.uk.

CVA Portal