MIAMI, FL – The Dodgeball Champions Tour is proud to announce the appointment of Bruno Sokcevic as Head Referee for the inaugural edition of the Tour. A veteran official with a career spanning over a decade, Sokcevic is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative voices in international dodgeball today.
Shaping the Rules of the Game
Based in Austria, Sokcevic has become a cornerstone of the sport's regulatory framework. He currently serves as the Head of the Rules Committee for the European Dodgeball Federation (EDF), where he leads the ongoing evolution of the Cloth ruleset. His leadership ensures that the sport maintains a balance between high-intensity athleticism and fair play across the continent.
Proven on the World Stage
Sokcevic's extensive resume includes officiating at the highest levels of global competition. He has been a fixture at multiple World Dodgeball Federation (WDBF) World Championships, most notably the 2022 Championships in Edmonton, Canada, and the record-breaking 2024 event in Graz, Austria, where over 1,200 participants from 35 nations competed across six divisions in the largest event in the sport's history.
His experience on the world stage—managing the world's most elite athletes under immense pressure—makes him the ideal choice to lead the officiating crew for this year's tournament.
An Authoritative Voice in the Sport
"We are thrilled to have Bruno join us as Head Referee for the Champions Tour," said Armando Valdes, managing director of the Dodgeball Champions Tour. "His role as Head of the EDF Rules Committee, combined with his experience officiating at multiple World Championships, made him the clear choice for this position. Bruno's knowledge of the cloth ruleset is unmatched, and we are confident that his leadership will ensure the highest standards of officiating throughout the Tour."
Leading the Officiating Team
As Head Referee, Sokcevic will oversee the standard of officiating throughout the event, mentoring the refereeing staff and ensuring that every match is conducted with the precision and technical accuracy that has become the hallmark of his career.
His appointment underscores the Dodgeball Champions Tour's commitment to professional standards and competitive integrity. With elite teams from Austria, the United States, England, France, and Mexico set to compete, having a referee of Sokcevic's caliber at the helm ensures that matches will be officiated at the highest level.
About Dodgeball Champions Tour
Dodgeball Champions Tour, Inc., with headquarters in Miami, FL, represents a groundbreaking initiative as the world's first professional dodgeball league. The organization's mission centers on establishing professional compensation standards for elite dodgeball athletes, recognizing their dedication, skill development, and competitive excellence. By creating a structured professional framework, the Tour aims to elevate dodgeball to new heights of international recognition and provide athletes with the platform their abilities deserve.