Get in the game, referees.
Get involved in the action, keep the rules of the game, and ensure fair play.
Earn your stripes, at the heart of the game
Referees are a critical part of our sport and Basketball Queensland has begun an initiative to invest in the development and opportunities available to officials across the state. With basketball rarely taking a weekend off there are always plenty of opportunities for referees across the state to improve their game.
Referee courses and advancement pathways
Our Referee Development Program provides pathways for referees from officiating their first game of junior basketball through to being a FIBA official at international events. Part of this development is guided by BQ's referee grading system and courses. Progression from one level to the next is based on your theory knowledge and practical expertise, and the pace of progression will differ for every referee.
Streamline your referee journey
Referee Course are regularly run throughout the year at your local association. Completing these courses and continually upskilling throughout your career will help you improve from a green shirt referee, all they way to the national stage. Keep up to date with when and where these courses will be run through the calendar in the referee app!
Elite Referees
BQ has three development programs, Future Referee Program (FRP), State Referee Program (SRP) and National Referee Program (NRP). With SDP serving as an advanced pathway for referees from Advanced Grade to State Grade and NDP aiming to identify and develop officials for state league panels, national and international pathways.
Program description
The Future Referee Program is targeted to junior referees that have newly been appointed to Junior representative competition that show potential to advance further in their refereeing careers. The Camp will be run in conjunction with the performance athletes FDP camp. The referees will be involved in live referee coaching as well as on court and class room sessions.
Eligibility
- Selections made at under 14 state championships based on performance at the event.
- Be actively refereeing at your local association.
- Currently referee junior representative competition focused on the Under 14s competition.
- Minimum Development referee level must have completed online course material.
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 North game nights with the referee crews.
Eligibility
- Selections made at Under 16 State Championships based on performance at the event.
- Be actively refereeing at your local association.
- Currently referee junior representative competition focused on the Under 16s competition at a minimum.
- Minimum Association intermediate referee level must have completed online course material.
- 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 to 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 North game nights with the referee crews. How to be eligible - Selections made at Under 18 State Championships based on performance at the event.
Eligibility
- Be actively refereeing at your local association.
- Currently referee junior representative competition focused on the Under 18 competition at a minimum.
- Currently refereeing in the QSL
- Minimum Association Advanced referee level must have completed online course material.
- Selected referees will also need to be available to attend the camp weekend which will be held in Brisbane
Program description
The National Referee Program is a designed to develop referees into the NBL1 North competition. This is an 8-month program currently run from November to July. The program will include regular group & individual meetings as well as regular play calling, self-assessment, and mindset training.
Eligibility
- Applications for the program will open in October and selections will be made by the Technical Officials Development Manager, Referee Development Officers, NBL1 referee commissioner and Technical Officials Program Coordinator.
- Minimum Association Advanced referee level must have completed online course material.
- Must be available to referee QSL for the entire season.
- Nominations will be sent out to all associations for them to nominate potential referees that should be considered for QSL or NBL1 North from their club. BQ will open applications via social channels.
- Once nominations 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 prior to the season.
Frequently asked questions
What does BQ do to support referees?
Where can refereeing take me?
How do I start refereeing basketball?
Where can I find information about BQ run education workshops and courses?
Need a bit more information?
For more information or details about referees and the pathway, please contact BQ's Technical Officials Manager, Alex McEwan, via alex.mcewan@basketballqld.net.au.
