This is an International Beach ParaVolley referee course to be held in conjunction with the WPV Beach ParaVolley World Championships at the World Ability Sports Beach Games to be held in Mersin, Türkiye. This is the first ever International Beach ParaVolley refereeing course and we wish all of the candidates welcome to this historical happening.

Dates for the course are:

• Arrival 18 October 2025
• Departure 25 October 2025

About the course

The course will consist of both theory and practical elements conducted in conjunction with and during the World Championships. There will be 15 hours of theory followed by a written exam. There will also be four days of practical refereeing and assessment.

The course will be conducted in English, so there is a need for a good understanding and use of the language. The level of proficiency in English with be assessed during the course.

The course is aimed at existing beach volleyball referees and will also address all areas involved with the transition to Beach ParaVolley.

Criteria for participation

To be eligible to register, the following criteria must be met (see application form for full list of what to include with the application):

• Be an active beach volleyball referee, either continental or FIVB-Registered.
• Submit with your application a record of your activity over the last 2 years.
• A letter of support from your home federation, which must be a member in good standing of WPV.
• There will be a confederation or zone quota to be observed.
• Age limit for this course only will be open to encourage participation.
• Completion of the appropriate medical certificate (to be submitted with the course application).
• Supporting statement as to why you wish to be involved with the ParaVolley movement
  and your aims and objectives for doing so.

Costs

The costs of the course are as follows:

Course registration fee:

• 200 Euro
• Payment for the course fee is being made directly to World ParaVolley.  WPV banking information can be found on the application form.

Accommodation and food, local travel in Türkiye:

• 200 Euro per person per night single room (1400 Euro for 7 days)
• 150 Euro per person per night double room (1050 Euro for 7 days)
• Payment for accommodations, food and local transportation is being made directly to the LOC.  LOC banking information can be found on the application form.

Travel

Travel to Türkiye: At candidates’ expense

Nearest Airport is Cukurova International, Mersin (Code COV)

Applications must be made by the 15th July 2025

Applications to be sent to the following email addresses:
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Download the application form HERE.