ABOUT OUR REFEREE PROGRAM
At Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association, we offer a comprehensive referee program and a clear pathway to progress as a technical official. Our officials play an integral role in every basketball match to ensure that it is played in a fair and safe manner.
Why should I become a referee?
There are so many reasons to become a referee:
- Be physically active and get fit
- Gain a better understanding of basketball and its rules
- A different way to be involved in basketball (especially if you love the game)
- Meet new people, make new friends and share many great experiences
- Earn money and work flexible hours
- Improve your life skills (e.g. communication, independence, confidence, decision making and awareness)
What does the Beginner Referee Course (Level 0) involve?
The beginner course involves a face to face 5.5hr session. You will be given a workbook that you will go through with the Referee Manager. You will be taught the basics of reffing, such as positioning, calling violations and fouls and making signals to the score bench.
How am I trained as a referee?
Once you have completed the Level 0 course, you will be paired up with a Mentor and rostered onto the referee roster. You will run with your Mentor on the games and they will teach you along the way.
What equipment will I need for the Level 0 referee course?
- Whistle/Lanyard (provided by us)
- Workbook (provided by us)
- Drink Bottle
- Lunch
Who conducts the referee beginner course?
Our referee courses are run by the Referee Manager, Darran Stones, who is also supported by our Referee Supervisors. Those responsible for conducting the Referee Courses at BPBA hold all relevant accreditations from the Technical Officials Commission (TOC) and valid Working With Children Checks.
What is the reimbursement rate?
Referees are reimbursed for their service as refereeing is considered to be a hobby, which means that you aren’t taxed on this. Each grade/level of referee has a rate for that service.
How will I improve as a referee?
All referees are coached and observed by referee supervisors and senior referees who provide feedback and education to allow for overall improvement. Referees improve through match experience which is gained each week by being faced with challenges that you will learn to overcome. With this experience and knowledge come better opportunities to referee higher quality games and become accredited as a higher grade/level.
What are the different levels of referees?
Trainee Referee (Green shirt)
While you are training as a referee you will be a Trainee Referee (Green Shirt). This will see you allocated to referee games running next to your appointed mentor who will help build your confidence and teach you the basics of Refereeing. You will only be put on 2 games and only Junior competitions (unless you are over 14).
Solo Apprentice Referee (Green Shirt)
Once the referee manager feels that you are ready to move to the next step you will be moved to a Solo Apprentice Referee. This means that you will run on your own opposite a graded referee. During this time, you will be assessed by the Referee Manager and may gain your C Grade, which will qualify you to officiate all domestic competitions.
How do I become a referee?
Click on the link below to register for the Trainee Waiting List. Once we have worked out a date we will let you know the details of the next available Level 0 Referee Course. Just because you have entered the waiting list though doesn’t mean you are guaranteed to be accepted for the next course. You will be contacted via email.
Level 0 Referee Course Waiting List Link – https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/b22c5e
For more information, you can contact Darran Stones at refmanager@bpba.org.au.