Tournament officiating on three tablets, synced in real time
Head referee, second referee, and match secretary work on separate devices — like the professional FIVB model, but accessible for school and youth level. 8 interface states: from the pre-match protocol to the final report. Roles are assigned by invitation codes, no complex account creation required.
Three devices — one match
Switch roles — each device has its own interface and permissions.
The head referee logs a point — the score updates instantly on all three devices and for spectators.
6 roles — invitation codes, not complex accounts
The tournament organiser issues a code for each role — the person enters the code and gets the right access in seconds, with no email-and-password registration. Data fields and permissions differ by role.
| Role | Device | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Head Referee | Tablet 1 | Live score, sanctions, final call on disputed moments |
| Second Referee | Tablet 2 | Confirming calls, substitutions, bench control |
| Match Secretary | Tablet 3 | Lineups, substitutions in the protocol, official match report |
| Co-Organiser | Any device | Managing the schedule and match statuses across the tournament |
| Medical Staff | Any device | Access to emergency injury information on court |
| Spectator / Parent | Any device | Live score viewing with no access to officiating functions |
8 interface states
Pre-match protocol
Lineups, warm-up, court readiness check
Live scoring
Real-time point entry, visible on all devices
Substitution
Logging a player substitution into the protocol
Sanction
Warning, penalty — with a stated reason
Match secretary
A dedicated screen for keeping the official protocol
Second referee
Confirming calls, viewing team benches
Protocol output
Final match report, ready to print or export
Tournament schedule
An overview of the day's matches for the organiser
What we deliberately don't do
We don't replace official referee certification. The system is a tool for running a match, not a substitute for FIVB or national federation certification.
We don't give spectators access to officiating functions. The "spectator" role is strictly limited to live score viewing.
We don't make calls instead of the referee. A person decides every disputed moment — the system logs and syncs, it doesn't officiate itself.
How this differs from what's out there
| Category | What it offers |
|---|---|
| A paper match protocol | The classic, but no live sync between referees and spectators |
| A generic scoring app | One screen for everyone — no FIVB-style role separation and permissions |
| Professional systems for pro leagues | Powerful, but overkill and priced out of reach for school tournaments |
| Referee System by Paideia | 3 devices, 8 states, 6 roles via invitation codes, accessible for school level |
Important. The system helps organise and sync tournament officiating — it doesn't replace official referee certification or on-court decisions.
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