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.

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Introduction to Officiating Dodgeball

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This course gives an introduction to officiating dodgeball, covering the rules and sporting code used, how to make fast decisions and communicate effectively, and refereeing safe matches. Ideal for SGO’s, anyone refereeing a new age category & leaders volunteering at interschool competitions. If you would prefer to pay by invoice, please email hello@britishdodgeball.com quoting the Introduction to Dodgeball online course. When purchasing, please select ‘Individual’ if you wish to undertake the course yourself, or ‘Group’ if you are booking in others.

£20.00

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Course Overview: This online self-learning course gives an introduction to officiating dodgeball, covering the rules and sporting code used, how to make fast decisions and communicate effectively, and refereeing safe matches. Ideal for SGO’s, anyone refereeing a new age category & leaders volunteering at interschool competitions. The course contains lots of interactive content to keep learners engaged. It is assessed by quizzes and learners earn a certificate upon completion.

This should be particularly useful for:

Teachers
Young leaders acting as referees
Young players
Leaders of community groups

Course Length: 60 – 90 minutes

Further Information

Purchasing for Others: Course Registration Guide

Pay By Invoice: You can pay via invoice if you’d prefer and we will grant access via a code. To do so, please email hello@britishdodgeball.com quoting the Introduction to Officiating Dodgeball online course.

Groups Dashboard: If you have already purchased places for others by selecting the ‘Group’ option above, and now wish to enrol users, then you can do this at the Groups Dashboard. Make sure you are logged in to the account that purchased the places when doing this.

Course Assessment: To pass and earn the certificate, you need to reach 100% on the progress bar. You can do this by completing each page and passing the final quiz with a score of 70% or more. The final quiz is located at the bottom of the contents below and can be re-taken as many times as you need.

Proof of Completion: Once you’ve reached 100%, you’ll be able to access, download and print a certificate from the course page.

Recommended Settings: This course is suitable for mobile devices, laptops and desktop computers. We recommend you complete this course on Google Chrome – you may experience issues with interactive content if using Safari.

Next Steps: Become a British Dodgeball Referee.

Terms & Conditions: Terms & Conditions