Referees Information

The referee's role is to administer the rules of basketball and set interpretations of these rules and laws with impartiality, accuracy and understanding, which will facilitate the players' exhibition of their optimum skills. The referee's reward for excellence will not be fame, but the respect and confidence of players and officials along with the knowledge that his or her efforts have advanced the progress of the sport. To embark on a refereeing career without the lust for knowledge and love of the game, must certainly mean frustration for all. (Extract from the Australian Basketball Rule Book - 1984 - President's message)

Victorian Basketball Referees Association - Broadmeadows Branch

As Broadmeadows Basketball Association is affiliated with Basketball Victoria all games are played under FIBA Rules and Broadmeadows Basketball Association By-Laws and local rules that take into account local conditions. All referees who officiate at Broadmeadows Basketball Association venues must be conversant with all FIBA Rules; FIBA Interpretations; FIBA Referees Manual (Mechanics and Officiating Techniques for 2 Referees); Broadmeadows Basketball Association By-laws and the special rules which apply to Broadmeadows Basketball Association Senior and Junior Domestic competitions.