Basketball victoria and the victorian basketball referees association are always on the lookout for potential referees and there is a defined referee pathway if you are willing to take the next step. To follow is a file outlining all the changes made, but the key changes for a domestic level are. The rules and regulations of basketball are in place to protect participants and. The specific rules below are described in more detail on other pages see links at bottom of page. These rules are intended to promote character and selfesteem.
Hundreds of thousands of officials nationwide and worldwide rely on the nfhs for officiating guidance. Upward basketball is governed by a set of rules unique to upward basketball, which include game format, rules for game play, and a substitution system. In addition to the official rules, fiba has produced an official interpretations document that aims to convert the principles and concepts of the rulebook into practical and specific situations as they might arise during a normal basketball game. Basketball is the most popular participatory sport in the united states even more popular than angry birds. The rules and regulations of basketball are in place to protect participants and enhance their enjoyment of the game. 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. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. The referee ensures that the ball and players equipment meets the requirements, acts as timekeeper, and stops play for infringement of the laws, among several other duties. The five star basketball referee course workbook is a oneofakind, 68page training tool that many view as the open book final exam. The referee enforces the rules of the game and in a game will make hundreds of. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. To respect these values, it is the responsibility of. Victoria, langley and cloverdale with each facilitating a 4560minute referee specific fitnesspractical session and on certain dates followed by an hour theoretical and practical education.
Cboc summary fiba rule changes valid october 1, 2020. Although more than 46 million americans play basketball, the game is flexible. All you need is a whistle, rule book and a readiness to learn. Equal opportunity, fair play and respect for an opponents skill and safety. A copy of these rules must be available at all venues in which melbourne united. Download official basketball rules 2018 pdf interpretations. In response to the ongoing covid19 crisis, the executives has decided to. It includes mantoman plays, zone plays, out of bounds plays, and end of game plays. Basketball rules for beginners level 0 2009 this booklet is an introduction to the rules of basketball.
Please see page 21 for the rules for upward basketball. The videos in each section illustrate examples of different kinds of fouls and violations, with detailed descriptions and explanations of each play. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. The information on the following pages is designed to guide you through the season and includes the rules unique to upward basketball. On this site you can find out how to become an official referee, scoretable or statistician, resources to improve your officiating, online exams and. Based in indianapolis, the nfhs is the rules authority for high school sports in the united states. This is an 85 page ebook with 32 of our favorite basketball plays. This is to show that you also understand how to apply the rules in a game situation. Basketball victoria technical officials commission. The exam has been established in conjunction with the current rules of australian simulated field version 2. The role of the technical officials is to ensure the game is played in a fair and. The workbook parallels the rules book and the nfhs officials manual and is the best selfhelp training tool for the official, regardless of experience level, who is seeking professional improvement. About us guidelines become a referee toc pathway resources. Because basketball referee training and certification is done on a state.
The aim of each team is to score in the opponents basket and to prevent the other team from scoring. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. In basketball, an official usually called a referee enforces the rules and maintains order in the game. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you. The game is controlled by the officials, table officials and a.
Former chief executive officer and the project manager of the state basketball centre expansion wayne bird, has retired from basketball victoria after 27 years of service to the. Upward basketball 3 referee handbook welcome to upward basketball. Rules respect sports inc box hill basketball league. As a referee it is your responsibility to know and uphold these rules. Fiba official basketball rules 2018 as approved by fiba central board mies. The purpose of this document is to help officials understand how the rules apply in actual game situations. The official website of fiba, the international basketball federation, and the governing body of basketball.
Lets take a look at the introduction to our new referee appointments officer. Referees mornington district basketball association. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players. Victorian basketball referees association vbra home. In fact, not since james naismith first published his original rules, has there been one standard set of regulations. The title of official also applies to the scorers and timekeepers, as well as other personnel that have an active task in maintaining the game. It is the policy of the nfhs basketball rules committee that there be no deviation from the rules unless experimental approval has been granted by the nfhs liaison to the rules committee. Meet the new basketball victoria big v referee appointments officer. Basketball australia referee education program home. This casebook was originally created by paul deshaies, past cabo national interpreter in 2011, with the co. So whether youre a basketball player or a basketball fan, youre in with the popular crowd. This handbook is designed to provide you with everything you need to be successful as an upward basketball referee. Outstanding achievements across country basketball are set to be celebrated this week as the basketball victoria country awards will be announced via social.
The rules also outline proper hand gestures for signaling rulings. Victorian junior basketball league games are played. The sport combines physical prowess, intelligence, grace, and coordination. To become a certified basketball referee, you must achieve a passing grade on a written rules exam. First years registration fee to the victorian state referees association toc. The referee has the full authority to enforce the laws of the game and all decisions are final. While we have some competition specific rules, our base rules come straight from vbratoc which is the referee arm of basketball victoria. New rules please be aware the fiba rules have changed effective from the start of our new season monday october 1st. Fiba official basketball rules valid from 1 october 2014 pdf 4 mb.
New fiba basketball victoria rules 1st october 2018. These code of conduct has been developed by basketball victoria to give participants. Ca hockey canada referees case bookrule combination 20182020 5 official caserule book message from the hockey canada board of directors the rules which are contained in this book are the only rules which are to be used in the playing of hockey under the jurisdiction of hockey canada. Welcome to the referees home page where you can find out all the latest news, updates, rosters and rules.
Players to make sure they are physically and technically prepared to play the. Basketball officials comprise a very large group of men and women who find great satisfaction in. The officials play an integral role in any basketball match to ensure it is played in a fair and safe manner within the rules. Basketball is regarded as among the most difficult sports to officiate due to the speed of play, complexity of rules, the casespecific. It is essential that every referee purchase the official fiba rule book, and have a complete understanding of the rules.
Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, editor nfhs publications. Getting the next ben simmons, liz cambage, andrew gaze or penny taylor to play an organised game of hoops may appear to be difficult in the near future, but the victorian basketball community are. The nba video rulebook website is intended to help explain the rules of the nba game to all interested parties our teams, the media, and our fans. Sports basketball basketball rules there are a lot of different signals that basketball referees, also called officials, use in the game. In many cases, you must also pass a floor test during which you officiate live action. Officiating basketball was written by the american sport education program asep in cooperation with the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. Interpret rules and regulations fairly and to match the skill level and the needs of. National referee program training basketball australia. All referees must comply with the bc soccer regulations relating to referees and the code of ethics bc soccer referee rules and regulations.
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. Referees whittlesea junior basketball association sportstg. Basketball victoria bylaws participants protection 1 introduction 1. The book includes a good mix of simple and advanced plays that can be used by both youth and advanced coaches. Free basketball coaching ebooks with 72 great drills, 32. Welcome to the home of australian basketball officials. This is a list of the different basketball referee hand signals and what they mean. Becoming a basketball referee can be a challenging and rewarding career.