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TECHNICAL
OFFICIALS

Role of the Referee

Before the start of the game, the referees check that the game is ready to go. This includes checking that:

  • both teams have completed the score sheet, and players are in the correct uniform;

  • all equipment is ready (in some junior games, the height of the ring or size of the ball may need to be changed);

  • scorers (and, if applicable, statisticians) are present and ready.

 

Referees are encouraged to get to the game at least 10 minutes before it is due to start if this is possible. During the game, the referee ensures it is played according to the rules. This includes stopping play for time-outs or substitutions when requested by a coach via the score bench. Often local competitions will vary timing rules etc. (to best fit all the games that have to be played), and the referees need to check what specific rules are used. After all games, the referee checks the scores and signs off that the game was completed by submitting the game on the electronic device used for keeping the score.

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Why Referee?

There are lots of reasons why people get involved in refereeing. Some of the common reasons are:

  • participate in the sport and be part of the community;

  • improve their knowledge and understanding of the rules of basketball;

  • making friends;

  • earning “pocket money”, saving for a holiday etc

  • keep fit;

  • have fun!

Some referees are interested only in helping at their local association, whilst others may aspire to state, national or international competition! The pathway exists so that everyone can participate to the level of their skill and interest.

 

For more information on refereeing in Victoria, please go to Get Involved - Officials Hub (basketballvictoria.com.au) 

 

How to Become a Referee?

To become involved in refereeing, speak with our Technical Officials Coordinator or one of the other senior referees.  The Association conducts Level 0 courses periodically that provide all new referees with an introduction before they start refereeing.  These courses will be advertised when they are held through our social media, but you can put your name forward for our next course by emailing referees@wodongabasketballassociation.com.au. You can learn more about Referee pathways and information sources by speaking to one of our refereeing coordinators.

 

The officials at Wodonga Basketball are overseen by our Technical Officials Coordinator - Karin Berrysmith, and Referee Advisor - Alan Godden 

Would you like to know more? Please get in touch with us.

 

Forms you may need when becoming a referee;

Working with Children
Statement by a supplier (Tax Form)
Member Protection By-Laws

Karin Berrysmith is our referee coordinator, and is a Level 3 (R) referee and a Grade 4 referee coach. Karin has evaluated from domestic to NBL referees and amongst other events was the referee manager and educator at Youth Olympics, 3 x 3 Oceania, National Championships both in Australia and NZ. She has developed and established programs in NZ , ACT and Victoria Karin has a lifelong dedication to basketball having played, coached, been an administrator as well as refereeing up to WNBL. She has a good 360 view of all facets of the game. Karin has presented a 2 year plan to the Committee and has already hit the ground running with courses-beginner, RTW, and Adult referee Schools. There will be further courses including supervisor training.
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Alan Godden is both a retired FIBA referee and a life member of the NBL, VBRA, Coburg association and the holder of various officiating awards. 1971 – 1981 Officiating mainly at Coburg, Albert Park and Melton as well as Referee Supervisor at Albert Park Thursday nights continued in the role until 2000. Officiated State League, WNBL & SEABL 1985 & 1986 SEABL semi Finals 1987 - WNBL Grand Final in Adelaide 1987 - SEABL Grand Final in Devonport. 1988 – appointed to NBL Panel 1989 – Referee Advisor Broadmeadows, 1992 - Obtained FIBA Licence 1995 - WNBL Grand Final 1998 - WNBL Grand Final 1999 - SEABL Grand Final 2001/02 - NBL Grand Final 2003 - New Zealand National Referee Manager for BBNZ. officiating NBL and NZNBL 2009 - Retired from all officiating in. Officiating game totals: NBL 432 WNBL 98 SEABL 321 NZNBL 146 International 50 Since retirement Alan has stayed active in referee training and education. Referee Manager for the NZNBL 2010 to 2013 2015 to current, Monday night supervisor at Wodonga Basketball Association from Referee Coach for Albury Bandits.
Mark Bywater is our Friday evening Supervisor and also is the Wodonga Basketball Score-table and Statistician coordinator for CBL as well as NB1, WNBL and Youth League.
Mark Officiates Big V, VJBL, CBL and Monday night domestic Basketball
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