Referee At The Pirates
A basketball referee is an official who enforces the rules of the game during a basketball match. They are responsible for ensuring that the game is played fairly and safely, and that both teams follow the rules.
Developing basketball referees is important for the sport. At the Pirates we offer training programs and certification courses, as well as providing ongoing support and mentorship for new referees. By investing in the development of referees, we can help to improve the quality of basketball games and promote a positive and enjoyable experience for all involved.
Check out the table below to see where you could start your referee journey and where it could take you.
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BQ & BA Referee Elite Programs
Future Referee Program
The Future Referee Program is targeted to junior referees who have newly been appointed to Junior representative competitions and show the potential to advance further in their refereeing careers. The Camp will be run in conjunction with the FDP camp. The referees will be involved in live referee coaching and on-court and classroom sessions
Eligibility
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Selections are made at under-14 state championships based on performance at the event.
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Be actively refereeing at your local association.
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Currently, the referee junior representative competition focuses on the under-14s competition.
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Minimum Development referee level must have completed online course material.
State Referee Program
SRP Group 1 (U16’s)
The State Referee Program is targeted to junior referees currently involved at the Under 16 junior representative level. The Camp will be run in conjunction with the QSL youth league and QSL season. The focus for the camp will be on court education as well as involvement in NBL1 game nights with the referee crews.
Eligibility
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Selections were made at Under 16 State Championships based on performance at the event.
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Be actively refereeing at your local association.
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Currently, referee junior representative competition focused on the under16s competition at a minimum.
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Minimum Association intermediate referee level must have completed online course material.
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Selected referees will also need to be available to attend the camp weekend which will be held in Brisbane.
SRP Group 2 (U18’s)
The State Referee Program is targeted at junior referees currently involved at the Under 18 junior representative level. The Camp will be run in conjunction with the QSL youth league and QSL season. The focus for the camp will be on court education as well as involvement in NBL1 game nights with the referee crews.
How to be eligible - selections are made at Under 18 State Championships based on performance at the event.
Eligibility
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Be actively refereeing at your local association.
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Currently, referee junior representative competition focused on the Under 18 competition at a minimum.
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Currently refereeing in the QSL
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Minimum Association Advanced referee level must have completed online course material.
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Selected referees will also need to be available to attend the camp weekend which will be held in Brisbane
National Referee Program
The National Referee Program is designed to develop referees for the NBL1 competition. This is an 8-month program that currently runs from November to July and runs with JD8. The program will include regular group & individual meetings as well as regular play calling, self-assessment, and mindset training.
Eligibility
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Applications for the program will open in October and selections will be made by the Technical officials development officer, Referee development officers, NBL1 referee commissioner and Jacqui Dover (JD8)
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Minimum Association Advanced referee level must have completed online course material.
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Must be available to referee QSL for the entire season.
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Nominations will be sent out to all associations for them to nominate potential referees who should be considered for QSL or NBL1 North from their club. The referee nominated must have attended the most recent Under 18 state championships.
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Once nominations are closed the group of referees will be selected and invitations will be sent to attend the program. As a part of the program, they must attend the NBL1 North Action Day before the season.