SUPPORT / RULES & REGULATIONS
Athletic directors and coaches, please talk to each other and try to coordinate your games so referees will have a full evening – 2+ games. It’s much easier to attract referees this way.
Any changes to schedule must be done a minimum of 48 hours prior to original schedule.
Less than 48 hour notice with any changes will require full payment of original schedule.
We will make every effort to facilitate additional games.
If you are coordinating a tournament please provide us with the details ASAP. Tournaments typically require more referees and coordination work prior and during the games from our perspective.
Basketball is a game requiring 2 referees on the court, and we have received a number of concerns from our pool of referees about single referee games. We will not be providing this service going forward.
School supplied referees must be either known to us, or go through our training clinic and mentoring tournament. There are exceptions and we will discuss this with the athletic director.
As a referee working with us —things you need to know
You are being paid an honorarium fee, which means we will not withhold any earnings.
You are not employed by B&W.
Your game earnings will be based upon the level of game and seniority.
Referees will understand junior & senior high rules – (shot clock, defense & offense rules, etc.)
We will make every effort to match referees with appropriate game levels.
We will at times, place junior referees with senior referees for mentoring.
We will make every effort to keep travel time to a minimum, there will be exceptions.
We expect referees to attend our clinics – there will only be a few, so it is important.
Our dress code on court is dark or black running shoes, black pants and striped jersey – tucked in.
Management and other referees need to be able to reach you – mobile phone please!
Booking games means committing to be there – avoid changes please.
If you are assigned an evening at a school, you are expected to work all the games – no partial evenings.
Be punctual – arrive 10-15 minutes prior to game.
Act professional on court – before, during and after games.
It’s great PR to introduce yourselves to coaches, managers, players and audience.
Back each other up on the court – we all make mistakes , discuss, don’t contradict.
BASKETBALL RULES:
We use FIBA International Basketball Rules.
Minor additions and changes made to FIBA rules.
Use this link FIBA 2022 Rule Changes
FIBA IOT’s – individual Officiating Techniques
The Brodie Rec League has some rule alterations, and before refereeing in this league you should acquaint yourself with their RULES.
RULES & LEGAL INFO FOR REFEREES
If you have an emergency and can’t make the games, or will be late – call one of the referees on our referee list, preferably somebody living within the zone where games are being played. Both of you should contact us after with a text or email.
If you are unable to reach backup referees,
Please attend clinics. We will keep it to a minimum time if possible – promise.
Substance abuse will not be tolerated. Please no alcohol or drugs prior to games that will affect your mental or physical capabilities on court. Any incidents will be dealt with by our committee.
You are a representative of our team, therefore your behaviour is a reflection upon all of us.
You are not employed by B&W, therefore we are not liable for any injuries before, during and after games.
RELAX, BE CONFIDENT, AND ENJOY THE GAMES.
PART OF OUR JOB ON THE COURT
IS BALL MANAGEMENT
In case you haven’t noticed, the interest in playing basketball is growing exponentially in the greater Calgary area. For that matter, it’s become a worldwide phenomenon with young people across the globe discovering the game.
We are very happy to support basketball by ensuring that the game is played safely, fairly and by the book. Most of our officials come from a background of playing, coaching and now refereeing the game. They love the game and want to do their part to ensure it’s played by the rules.
Contact us if you are interested in refereeing, or if you need officials.
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