REFEREE COURSES
The ASSOCIATION Referee Courses consist of Community, Development, Intermediate and Advanced. From this point Basketball NSW provides accreditation for State level grades.
This is an entry level accreditation for most referees. Teaches the basics of refereeing the game – fouls, violations, administration, and mechanics (where to run on the court). After completing this level, referees are accompanied on the court by an accredited official to help them get used to the practical side of the game.
The Community Referee Course covers the basic fundamentals of refereeing, and is suited for school teachers, parents or beginners to basketball. Attendees must be turning 13 in the year of the course.
The Development course provides more instruction on refereeing the game. The course is broad and touches upon all the major elements involved in refereeing at association levels of competition.
The Development Referee Course is for Community Qualified referees only.
To be eligible for upgrade you must register for and complete the Online Course, attend an on-court workshop and be assessed & accredited by a Referee Coach.
Click here to enrol in the next available Development Course.
After gaining experience as a Development referee, this course introduces referees to the skills needed to officiate high-age junior competitions, senior competitions and junior representative (such as Under 14).
The Intermediate Referee Course is for Development Qualified referees only.
To be eligible for upgrade you must register for and complete the Online Course, attend an on-court workshop and be assessed & accredited by a Referee Coach.
Click here to enrol in the next available Intermediate Course.
The Advanced Grade course builds on the knowledge acquired in the Development and Intermediate levels, and prepares referees for officiating Under 16 & Under 18 representative basketball and higher level senior local competitions. Junior referees should be aged at least 15 before attending this course and should be competent at all junior age groups prior to attending.
The Advanced Referee Course is for Intermediate Qualified referees and by invitation only. Advanced referee courses are held when required and are by invitation for eligible officials identified as possessing the required aptitude for the Association Advanced accreditation.
To be eligible for upgrade you must be invited to complete the face-to-face course and be assessed & accredited by a Referee Coach.
Officials will be reviewed regularly, however if you would like to be reviewed for upgrade please forward an email to officials@hillshornets.com.au with your details and an appropriate referee coach will be made available to observe your officiating.
Contact the Officials Department on 9894-8944
