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Becoming a referee is the perfect way to develop your understanding of the game. Give back to the game you love while developing life skills. Plus, you’ll meet great people and earn money along the way.
In 2023, SBA received the ‘Referee Program of the Year Award’ for Associations under 1000 Members from BNSW. We’d love you to be a part of the program!
All SBA members are encouraged to participate in a ‘Level 0 Community Referee Course’ to learn the basics. From there, you can referee domestic games for fun and fitness or follow the referee pathway all the way to the Olympics.
SBA holds regular referee development sessions to ensure that the standard of refereeing continues to improve.
UPCOMING EVENTS
GREEN SHIRT & BEGINNER REFEREES
Saturday 20 April | 9-11am
Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre
An important session for new referees and those wishing to join the Green Shirt program for the Winter Season. All current green shirt referees are expected to attend and Senior Duty Referees are highly encouraged. The following areas will be covered:
STRIPED & SENIOR REFEREES
Saturday 20 April | 11.15am-1pm
Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre
All senior and striped referees from Y3 to Senior are encouraged to attend this session. You’ll cover important information that will take your refereeing to the next level. Topics that will be covered include:
DUTY REFEREE COURSE
TBA | Winter 2024
Each senior team is required to supply a Duty Referee when required. It is recommended that at least two team members have attended a referee course and gain qualifications to be paid at the higher game rate. Nominated team duty referees can attend the Level 0 Course when junior representative teams are announced.
REGISTER >> Email admin@shoalhavenbasketball.com.au to express interest in attending the next Duty Referee Course.
Did you know that the John Martin Court is named after one of Australia’s greatest referees? And John continues to guide our referees in regular development sessions. You’ll be learning from the best.
REFEREE PAY RATES FROM OCTOBER 2023
| GRADE | UNIFORM | $ | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association Community (Y1/Y2) | Green shirt (with mentor) | – | |
| Association Community (Y1/Y2) | Green shirt (opposite mentor) | – | Referee kit supplied upon graduation. |
| Duty Ref | None | 5 | Bank details must be provided to the office for payment to be made. |
| Association Development (Y3) | Stripes | 15 | |
| Association Intermediate (1C/Y4) or junior referees promoted to U19 games and above | Stripes | 20 | |
| Association Advanced (1B/Y5) | Stripes & black pants | 25 | |
| State Development (1A) | Stripes & black pants | 25 | |
| State (2) & above | Uniform and pay are dependent on the level and competition |
Email enquiries@shoalhavenbasketball.com.au or speak to the Referee Supervisor about becoming a Green Shirt and attending a referee course.
You must be 13+ to gain a Level 0 qualification. Younger referees are welcome to attend training and may be identified as suitable for the green shirt program.
Yes. Refereeing is a great way to earn extra cash while doing something you love. Referees are paid up to $15 – $30 per game depending on their experience level.
Referees in training and those who have developed their level to a Y1/Y2 (Association Community) wear a green shirt.
Once a referee achieves the Y3 (Association Development) level, they progress to wearing a black and white striped shirt.
A huge thank you to our sponsors who support the Tigers in so many ways. Be sure to give them some love next time you need a local business.
