Veteran national basketball league referee sean cronin still. Kiwi hoops is the bbnz junior basketball programme for young people under years of age. The official tasked with this job may be known, in addition to referee, by a variety of other titles as well often depending. You may also consider joining naso, the only nationwide officials support organization. A report by a referee written on the score sheet as per fiba rules, sign and dated. Basketball is also a sport you can officiate nearly yearround via school, club, aau and amateur contests and therefore has a higher earning potential than many other sports. The canterbury basketball association helps provide support and training opportunities for people interested in helping referee. This list is not meant to train officials, but rather, it is meant to educate players, coaches, and fans. The official must make sure that the integrity of the game is always upheld, that the game is kept under control according the rules of the game, sportsmanship and personal enrichment allowing players and. Referee resources referees need to have a full understanding of the rules of the game and how to implement them in order to take charge at a match, tournament or competition. The 25 most important things to know about basketball. A referee or simply ref is the person of authority in a variety of sports who is responsible for presiding over the game from a neutral point of view and making onthefly decisions that enforce the rules of the sport, including sportsmanship decisions such as ejection.
Latest news basketball new zealandbasketball new zealand. Squash nz home page of squash in new zealand, play. This is a list of the different basketball referee hand signals and what they mean. Officiating courses available for free through july 1 on the nfhs. Bbc sport academy basketball rules referee signals. Your bangedup ankle or long work hours may preclude your participation in a basketball league, but you can keep your hand in the game by becoming a referee. Schools basketball new zealandbasketball new zealand.
The coach, redfaced with rage and arms flailing, stomps toward center court. Fiba, the international basketball federation, is the world governing body for basketball. It is required for you to have a login in order to access most of the content. At the referee store, we make sure that you are suited up and adequately equipped for your next basketball game thanks to our toptier selection of gear for. Basketball basics for new players and coaches learn the basic rules, concepts, court layout, and player. Quizzes will be posted here during the preseason as well as the regular season for officials to enhance their working knowledge of the current game rules.
Referees are responsible for calling violations if players travel, doubledribble, commit a foul or any other violation of the rules. Veteran national basketball league referee sean cronin. Below youll a find a number of different education referee resources and bbnz programme guides. Basketball national association of sports officials. It is important to know the intent and purpose of a rule so that it may be intelligently. Ba runs the chemist warehouse wnbl, nwbl, wnwbl, national teams and national junior championships. The kiwi hoops referee guide is a userfriendly introduction to basic basketball rules with a. In saying that, basketball new zealands first priority if possible is making sure our junior and senior events do not clash. Inspiring people to referee through leading coaching, development and positive gameday experiences. The primary responsibility of a basketball referee is to enforce the rules of the game. Become a game official game officials licensing 20192021.
It is not intended to replace the official rule book. The penalty for most violations is loss of possession of the ball. Adelaide 36ers coach joey wright is accusing a referee of racial abuse after being ejected in his sides 8887 loss to the breakers. Basketball ew ealand kiwi hoops referee page 3 for more information visit the officials section of our website. This is the landing page for weekly round ball rules questions and answers supplied by state basketball rules interpreter, al battista. Lachie robertson said a systemic problem existed in which senior players and coaches took things way too far. Basketball new zealand is responsible for the selection of officials that attend our national age group championships.
A national member federation may have an unlimited number of fiba honorary referees. Referees apparel grid view list view sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new. All of our historical documents, as well as entry and information forms will be accessible from this page. The 25 most important things to know about basketball officiating 1. There is some interpretation that has to be made by the referee, but, in general, the defensive player may not touch.
So if the ball goes banging into that hoop, apart from the crowd going wild. Payment of this must be made to bbnz at the same time the entry fee is paid. This website was created to provide the referees of the kwboa with a resource to develop their understanding of rules, mechanics, and other aspects of basketball officiating. Basketball new zealand basic guide to refereeing 1 basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing this booklet is designed to give you a basic summary of the main rules of basketball based on fiba rules. Sports basketball basketball rules here is a list and description of nonfoul violations in the game of basketball. Basketball officiating is great if you are interested in being constantly active and closely involved with the game action.
I have a fiery passion for officiating and im looking to connect and share information with any basketball officials. Naso exists to unite, celebrate, develop and protect all officials so that they can reach their goals and take pride in their contributions to the benefits that sports provide society. Fiba organises the most famous and prestigious international basketball competitions including the fiba basketball world cup, the fiba world championship for women and the fiba 3x3 world tour. He added it was influencing referee involvement and the quality of officiating. The referee training center is the worlds largest library of officiating training materials and videos.
Improve your individual skills or build your associations training program. A blog dedicated to basketball referees everywhere. He is one of the few officials in the country to work both division i mens and womens basketball games. The official website of fiba, the international basketball federation, and the governing body of basketball. These videos are designed to help basketball officials get better. Fiba rules 2018 south canterbury basketball assn inc. Basketball referees had the best seat in the house and he. Dec 09, 2015 the official rules of netball were updated by the international netball federation in august 2015, with the new rules to be in place in all netball australia associated competitions and events. Aug 12, 2016 basketball in new zealand has lost one of its best international referees with the death of robin milligan in christchurch last week. The referee will take great pleasure in lettign everybody know how many points were scored. Associate refereejrc laws auckland rugby referees association.
Education, rules and resources basketball new zealand. New zealand referees retired new zealand rugby history. Introduction to basketball referees 8 out of bounds the basketball is outofbounds when it touches a player, spectator, the floor, or any object, including the support, back or top of the backboard, on or outside of the boundary lines. Please login or register if you do not have a login yet. So if you aspire to go to the very top level of international rugby or simply enjoy the saturday, it all starts with north harbour referees association. Level 1, 55 abel smith street, wellington, 6011 postal address. Nfhs basketball rules interpretations 201819 nfhs basketball rules interpretations 201819. Official facebook for basketball refereeing and officiating in new zealand. Sports basketball basketball rules there are a lot of different signals that basketball referees, also called officials, use in the game. Po box 6052, marion square, wellington, 6141 phone. The basketball referee has done his job, making a decision to enforce the rules of the game and ensure player safety, even if it draws the ire of coaches and fans.
Apr, 2019 veteran national basketball league referee sean cronin still loves what he does. Jan 07, 2019 here we have a potential illegal screen at the end of the game that was called on the lowest screener down on the blocks. If youre interested in finding out how you can get involved at one of these events, please contact our referee development manager, melony wealleans. Basketball tournament information anchor aims games. If you would like to become a referee the first step is to contact cathryn lowe at basketball victoria. Winter tournament week is a short window that has to fit a plethora of sport tournaments, and there is unfortunately no way we can all fit in without clashing with one another.
So keep reading, because by the end of this article, youll be up to speed on all the basketball rules so you can teach your players and help them develop throughout the season. Most misunderstood basketball rules this is a list of basketball rules that are often misunderstood by coaches, players, and parents. New zealand referees retired click on the letters to see rugby referees with surnames starting with that letter, and then click on view to see all their games. However if an individual is fouling too much the referee can ask them to be substituted at there discretion.
Basketball australia is the governing and controlling body for the sport of basketball in australia and is located in wantirna south, victoria. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players. Sep 03, 2019 a leading dunedin basketball referee has raised concerns over abuse of officials and its flowon effects in the sport. We need referees almost every day of the week, from brand new miniball year three and four players, right up to our more senior association members. Hamilton board of approved basketball officials hamilton. A copy of these, together with these and interpretations hare availabel online. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. His late father bill represented new zealand after the second world war and was a referee and new zealands. Welcome to the home of australian basketball officials. Basketball victorias technical officials commission is always on the lookout for potential referees and there is a defined referee pathway if you are willing to take the next step. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and player. The officials play an integral role in any basketball match to ensure it is played in a fair and safe manner within the rules. Concern at treatment of referees otago daily times online news. Referees are such an important part of the game as the game cannot take place without them so we are.
Basketball australia referee education program home. Below youll a find a number of different educationreferee resources and bbnz programme guides. Basketball is one of the most challenging sports to officiate due to the rules complexity combined with the fast speed of the game. The recruitment, development and retention of basketball referees is vital for the. Auckland rugby referees association associate referee jrc laws toggle navigation. To cause the ball to go outofbounds is a violation and is penalized by awarding the ball to the. Regulation c code of conduct and fair play hoop club kapiti. A wilson fiba 3 x 3 basketball will be used at all times.
If the referee calls for refs time the clock will stop during the game for quarters, semis and finals. This video is the only video i have seen on you tube that gives a detailed demonstration of all fiba signals. Officials basketball new zealandbasketball new zealand. Basketball new zealand referees, wellington, new zealand. Each national member federation of fiba has the right to choose candidates for the title of fiba honorary referee from amongst former fiba referees and persons who have served basketball in the development of referees. Quarter, semi and finals clock stops on a made basket in the final two minutes of the last quarter as per fiba rules.
The 25 most important things to know about basketball officiating. The referee begins the game by tossing the ball for a tipoff between one player from each team. The official website of the nz national basketball league nznbl with stats, live streaming and up to date news nznbl. The official website of the nz national basketball league nznbl with stats, live streaming and up to date news. We have the names you need to know, and acc officials dominate voting among our coaches. We organise and oversee international competitions that include the fiba basketball world cup, the olympic basketball tournament and 3x3 basketball. Officials canterbury basketballcanterbury basketball. Covid19 update from basketball otago following the nz governments announcement yesterday about covid19, here is an update regarding basketball otagos position. This is to show that you also understand how to apply the rules in a game situation. Referees are pivotal in the game of basketball, a bad referee can negatively affect the outcome of a game while a good referee makes sure the winner is decided fairly.
These rules are used in bbnzs junior basketball programme kiwi hoops. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. We always need referees at every level of the game. New zealand national basketball league referee records nznbl. It is imperative that all coaches, players, referees and scorebench personnel familiarise themselves with these. Below are a variety of resources in relation to the rules of the game. Hoops referee guide is a userfriendly introduction to basic basketball rules. Basketball officials are in a constant state of game analysis and improvement. Founded in 1932, we bring together 2 national basketball federations from all over the world.
Here is a little more information about what roles and responsibilities a referee has during a basketball game. Two teams of maximum 12 players, with a maximum of five players of each team on the court at any time. And if its three, the hands go up with three fingers waggling. We appoint referees to most of these games however some junior and secondary school games do not get an official referee. Because basketball referee training and certification is done on a state by state basis, you must go to the website which handles high school sports in your own state to find information about how to become a basketball referee. Below are some useful refereeing resources for clubs and individuals to help conduct matches safely and in accordance with the rules. Opportunities at the recreational level include community youth sports programs, college intramural events or athletic center programs. But before you can teach the rules to your team, you must know them yourself. Kiwi hoops referee is our introductory course for all new officials. We establish the official basketball rules as well as the. Documents canterbury basketballcanterbury basketball.
Milligan, who was born and bred in canterbury, died on august. His late father bill represented new zealand after the second world war and was a referee and new zealand s first rules interpreter. You will see a live demonstration as well as the diagram on each signal. New zealand tennis umpires association officiating portal.
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