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The following is an excerpt from the 2009-2012 Referee and Table Officials Development Programme document:
[Click here to download the PDF (298 KB)]
To conduct successful basketball programs at any level nationally, National Federations
need to have in place a Referee infrastructure that ensures the needs of the game are
met at all levels of participation.
The infrastructure requires the development of policies, procedures and programs to be
promulgated for domestic, regional, National and International activities of the
Federation.
What is the role of the Referee?
- 1. To be independent and neutral
- 2. To be a good communicator
- 3. To have an excellent Rule knowledge but know how to interpret and adjust the
rules
- 4. To be honest
- 5. To be fit, athletic and confident
- 6. To be courageous, fair and tolerant
- 7. To be professional
- 8. To be a good listener, polite and cool
- 9. To understand the game and be able to manage it
- 10. To make judgments that people understand
- 11. To guide teams along the right path
- 12. To remember that the game is for the players, coaches and spectators
Recruitment of Referees
Why do people take up the role of officiating and what keeps them involved:
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1. Fun
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2. Love of sport and in particular basketball
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3. Source of income
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4. Being involved with the players and coaches
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5. Involvement is seen as a means of getting fit, exercise
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6. Social aspect of reacting with people with common interests from all walks of life
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7. Learning how to cope with stress situations, making judgments
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8. Developing confidence
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9. Being recognized
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10. How to handle and deal with conflict management
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11. How to deal with people, be nice and show respect
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12. Promotes self assurance and how to accept criticism and evaluation
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13. Improves decision making processes and develop individuals to become leaders
... to read more, download the PDF.
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