Want to
become a referee
Referees are a crucial part of the sport of basketball. Rip City Basketball has dedicated Referee Supervisors to recruit and develop referees from the Sunshine Coast with the assistance of Basketball Queensland’s dedicated staff. At RipCity Basketball, it’s about more than just filling a spot. We want to attract and develop great people who will become great referees. Our programs are about improving the wellbeing of our refs as well as improving their performance. We therefore have values that our referees must uphold, and qualities that we aim for them to develop.
With basketball competitions being held throughout the Association all year round, opportunities are always available for those looking to become a referee. Referee courses are run throughout the year, with development pathways in place to allow career progression from junior club basketball to QBL, right through to the international level of officiating, in line with Basketball Australia’s Officials Development Framework.
If you are interested in becoming a referee, Rip City conducts Apprentice and Community Courses and start referees on junior club games. Please contact office@uscbasketball.com.au for more information and to enroll.
BEGINNER
The Beginner (Green shirt) is the first step in your refereeing pathway. The first step starts with completing the Beginner’s Course Theory component (part 1) and booking yourself into one of our Intake Days.
How to become a referee: Download the BQ Referee App, complete the beginner course and register for one of our upcoming intake days.
Level of refereeing: Junior Domestic up to U14s
Theory/Programs: Beginners Course
Prerequisites: Minimum age of 12
DEVELOPMENT
The Development (Black and White) referee is the second level in the referee pathway. You must have passed the Practical Assessment (3 different games across 3 weeks), assessed by a Level 1 Referee Coach, and completed the online Development Course.
Level of refereeing: Junior Domestic up to U18s, Junior Rep U12/14
Theory/Programs: Online Course (Development)
INTERMEDIATE
The Intermediate referee is the third level of referee. You must have the ability to look after U16 and below domestic games, regardless of partner, the ability to control administration of games, and passed the practical assessment (3 representative games across 3 weeks, 1x U16 Division 1 or up Rep Game) and the online assessment.
Level of refereeing: All Junior Domestic, Lower Senior Domestic Division, Junior Rep U18 D2 and Below
Theory/Programs: Online Course (Intermediate)
ADVANCED
The Advanced referee is the fourth level of referee. You must have the ability to control all junior domestic games regardless of partner, an awareness of all administration of all games, passed the practical assessment (3x U18 Division 1 or QSL YL Games), and online course.
Level of refereeing: All Junior Domestic, Most Senior Domestic Divisions, QSL YL, QSL W2
Theory/Programs: Online Course (Advanced)
STATE DEVELOPMENT
State Development Referees must have the ability to control most games, and have effective, quick, and accurate administration during games. They should also pass the practical assessment (10x QSL1 Games, 3x Ref Coach Reports), and online component.
Level of refereeing: All Junior Domestic, Most Senior Domestic Divisions, QSL YL, QSL W2
Theory/Programs: State Development Course, ARP, Level 1 Ref Coaching Course
STATE
State Referees must pass FIBA Fitness 23 Lap Criteria, be a member of NBL1 Panel 4, and have participation in the Australian Junior Championships. They should also pass the practical assessment (6x NBL1 Games, All Referee Coached), and theory exam.
Level of refereeing: NBL1 and below
Theory/Programs: State Grade Course
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
National Development Referees must pass FIBA Fitness 30 Lap Criteria, and be a member of NBL1 finals panel. They must also complete practical assessment (1x NBL1 Quarter Final Game), and theory components.
Level of refereeing: NBL1 Finals and below
Theory/Programs: Advanced education from NBL1 Commissioner
NATIONAL
National Referees are selected through the National Panel Selection, and must complete practical assessment (1x NBL1 Semi Final Game), and theory components.
Theory/Programs: NRDP, ERP