Referees and Officiating

Referee Resources

This is your hub for all current USA Pickleball Referee resources. Here, you’ll find everything you need to succeed on and off the court from the Official Rulebook and Officiating Handbook to training materials, evaluation forms, clinics, and updates on rule changes. Whether you’re a new Verified Trainee or a seasoned Certified Referee, this is your go-to place for the tools and information that keep you sharp, consistent, and ready to officiate at any level.

The following resources are only available to USA Pickleball Members at the Challenger or Champion tier. If you are an existing referee and want to access any of these resources, please click here and then locate the resource in the Resources section of the USA Pickleball Member site. Click the image to view a screenshot of the section inside the member area.

General Resources

• Officiating Handbook
• Referee Training Application
• Visual Accuity Form
• Referee Uniform Code

Training Material

• Referee Training PowerPoint
• Referee Training Video Series
• Advanced Training Session FAQ
• Rally Scoring Video Training
• Sideout Scoring Video Training

Tiered Referee Rating (TRR)

• Tiered Referee Rating Form
• Tiered Referee Rating Instructions
• Tiered Referee Rating Assessments (FAQ)

Certified Referee Info

• Certified Referee Training and Certification Program Info
• Certified Referee Application
• Certified Referee Renewal Process
• Certified Referee Facebook Group
• Mentor Roles and Responsibilities