A Grade Referee Training Application

A GRADE REFEREE TRAINING APPLICATION
WHAT IS THE TRAINING TO BE AN A GRADE REFEREE?

This program is designed for referees who want to attain their A Grade. In 2024 there will be two opportunities to be promoted to A Grade, the first in Term 1 then there will be a second in Term 3.

The Term 1 A Grade referee training is 6 weeks, the Term 3 is 8 weeks.

ELIGIBILITY

100 senior mens games as a B Grade referee AND at least 15 Section 1 men's matches.

WHAT IS THE FORMAT FOR PROMOTION TO A GRADE?

The format is a 6 or 8 week education and assessment program. During the program you will be required to attend 75% of weekly theory and on-court sessions. Each week will have a one-hour theory session at 4pm followed by refereeing and being assessed on 2 games each week.

Weekly theory session 4pm - 5pm

On-court session 5.00pm - 10.15pm (minimum 2 games and you are not required to stay all night)

WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR A GRADE REFEREE TRAINING?

It will run on the following dates:

Week 1 Overview - Sunday 21st July

Week 2 Communication - Sunday 28th July

Week 3 Professionalism & Decision Making- Sunday 4th August

Week 4 Fouls - Sunday 11th August

Week 5 Violations - Sunday 18th August

Week 6 Post Play & Screens - Sunday 25th August

Week 7 Game Administration - Sunday 1st September

HOW DO I GET PROMOTED TO A GRADE?

Each referee will have to consistently demonstrate each competency on men's games (not just section 1). You can click here to view the A Grade competencies.

Referees can be promoted to A Grade at any point during the training, but must still attend the remaining theory sessions.

Any referee who attains their A Grade in Term 3 in 2024, is unlikely to be nominated for Junior Panel in 2025.

WHEN ARE APPLICATIONS DUE?

Apply here by Monday 1st July to be considered.

ANY QUESTIONS?

Please let Cav know.
Referee Name*
Referee Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Are you able to commit to at least 75% of the A Grade training sessions*

Yes, to at least 75% of sessionsYes, but I have a planned holiday, absence or clash I will list below
In order to commit to the Sunday shift, are you likely to drop other shifts you are currently on? (this does not impact your spot, but helps us prepare our shifts)*

No, I will remain with my current shiftsYes, I will drop MondayYes, I will drop TuesdayYes, I will drop WednesdayYes, I will drop ThursdayYes, I will drop FridayYes, I will drop Saturday
Provide information of any dates you may be unavailable, or future clashes that might occur with the dates above
Competency Self-Assessment

Please fill in the below for how confident and competent you are at each skill, where 1 is poor and 5 is highly competent*

	1	2	3	4	5
Actively initiates dialogue with individuals or teams with an intentional purpose
Follows FIBA communication protocols which is evident by no confusion on the progression of the play after a call is made (e.g. no confusion on who's ball, free-throws to come, who the fouls was on, etc.)
Communicates with other referee with regular eye-contact and exchanging on information (e.g. handover in area 3/4, Lead on-ball/off-ball coverage)
Demonstrates correct techniques in quickness when starting and stopping to get into lead set-up position
Shows excellent movement in trail position by attempting the ""cross step"" appropriately, moving into a good position for shooter preparation (e.g. see contact on or by shooter, avoid phantom guesses, etc)
Consistently demonstrates on ball and off ball coverage, be able to handover in area 3/4 and has a vision of the whole play (start, middle, end)
Accurately calls and administer goaltending, shot clock violation, correctable errors and special situations
Accurately sees and collects relevant evidence on foul calls or no-calls, judges contact in context to the match and the disadvantage to player or team"
Competently applies the Respect Our Game Procedures and Policy for poor behaviour
Shows awareness of game situations such as close/blow-out games, match-ups, and tempo changes
Demonstrates leadership by taking on responsibility, sharing knowledge and leading a referee partnership
Effectively starts a game (where appropriate) by arrives at rosters court at least 2 minutes early to administer full warm up time, where possible, involvement in a pre-game with partner, meeting captains and/or coaches, applying appropriate competition and association by-laws
Effectively administer reporting procedures when required and interact appropriately in post-game conversations
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of all rules including goaltending, shot clock violation, special situations), clearly explain A Grade mechanics competencies and any recent rule changes

What would you say is your biggest strength as a referee that will help you get your A Grade this year?*
What would you say is your biggest weakness as a referee that might stop you getting your A Grade this year?*
What areas do you want to learn more about to be a better referee? *
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A GRADE REFEREE TRAINING APPLICATION

Competency Self-Assessment