REFEREE COURSES

Basketball South Australia Referee Courses

We value the role that referees play in our great game. We offer the following courses to assist with referee development and upskilling. All courses are nationally provided by Basketball Australia

Officials Development Weekend

Basketball SA’s Officials Development Weekend is coming to the State Basketball Centre on 10–11 October, with practical development, rules updates and referee pathway opportunities across the weekend.


📅 10–11 October
📍 State Basketball Centre


Saturday only — $30
Full weekend — $50

 Planning to complete a referee course? You’ll need to register for the Full Weekend Pass, which includes Saturday’s development sessions as part of your registration.

Saturday Program (9am - 3.30pm)

  • 2PO Mechanics
  • New FIBA rules
  • Conflict Management and Communication / Report Writing
  • Scoretable Workshop
  • Referee Pathways / Expectations

Saturday Sessions Only

No Requirements!

Level 1B / Full Weekend Pass:

Level 1A / Full Weekend Pass:

Level 3 / Full Weekend Pass:

Sunday Program (8am-3.30pm)

 Planning to complete a referee course? You’ll need to register for the Full Weekend Pass, which includes Saturday’s development sessions as part of your registration.

Level 1C / Full Weekend Pass:

Date: Sunday 11th of October

Requirements: 

– Minimum age 13

– Must have refereed for 6 months

Level 1B / Full Weekend Pass:

Date: Sunday 11th of October

Requirements: 

– Minimum age 15

– Must have refereed as a 1C for 12 months

Level 1A / Full Weekend Pass:

Date: Sunday 11th of October

Requirements: 

– Minimum age 18

– Must have refereed as a 1B for 12 months

Level 3 / Full Weekend Pass:

Date: Sunday 11th of October

Requirements: 

– Minimum age 18

– Must have refereed as a Level 2 for 12 months

For more information view our Program Booklet!

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Upcoming Courses

Dates for upcoming courses will be announced soon.

 Level 0:

  • When: Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026
  • Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
  • Location: Noarlunga Recreation Centre

Notes: 

  • Minimum Age 12 years
  • No other prerequisites
  
 

Level 1C

 
* No Upcoming Courses
 

Notes: 

  • Minimum Age 13 years
  • Must have been refereeing for at least 6 months

Level 1B

 
* No Upcoming Courses
 

Notes: 

  • Minimum Age 15 years
  • Must have been refereeing for at least 12 months

Level 1C

 
* No Upcoming Courses
 

  Notes: 

  • Minimum Age 17 years
  • Must have been refereeing as a level 1B for at least 12 months

Level 2

 
* No Upcoming Courses
 

  Notes: 

  • Minimum Age 18 years
  • Must have been refereeing as a level 1A for at least 12 months

Wheelchair 

 
* No Upcoming Courses
 

  Notes: 

  • Must be Level 1B

Grade 1 Referee Coach 

* No Upcoming Courses
 

  Notes: 

  • Must be Level 1B

About Referee Accreditations

Basketball SA provides a number of development and accreditation courses for officials across the state.

All courses follow the Basketball Australia Accreditation Program and Curriculum also includes accreditation levels for referees, referee coaches, score table officials and statisticians.

There are a number of state and national levels of accreditation offered by Basketball SA and all levels require theoretical and practical training, including an on-court assessment based on each levels’ national requirements.

Level 0 Accreditation

Level 0 is an introductory referee course containing the basic rules, game administration and mechanics needed by beginner referees. Beginner referees working through their Level 0 accreditation are expected to officiate on-court wearing the beginner referee green shirt. 

Level 1C, 1B & 1A Accreditation

The next step in an official’s development is to advance through the Level 1C, 1B and 1A theory and on-court competencies. Each of these courses are usually run on a weekend and take approximately 8-10 hours to complete. Referees must complete a theory exam and on-court assessment to meet the competencies outlined within each course level. 

Level 2 Accreditation

Level 2 is the beginning of the advanced courses and referees at this stage of their education are usually on an elite pathway and involved in a development squad or similar program. Referees need to complete the Level 2 course, which takes approximately 10-12 hours. Again Referees must complete an advanced referee exam and on-court assessment over a number of games to meet this level of course competencies. Level 2 referees should expect to be refereeing at higher junior representative or senior State League level. As a Level 2 referee you may be considered for selection to a National Junior Championship.  The Level 2 accreditation can take in excess of two years to achieve the required competencies.

Level 3 Accreditation

Level 3 is the highest level of state accreditation and referees at this level will be regularly officiating at State level. At this level, referees would have completed many hours of accreditation training and been involved with and completed a number of years in a State or National referee development program. While there is no course at this level, referees must undergo a rigorous assessment process and will be assessed at top state levels over a number of games within the state Premier League competition.

Minimum Age Requirements

Level 1C – 13 years old

Level 1B – 15 years old

Level 1A – 17 years old

Level 2 – 18 years old

Level 3 – 18 years old

Referee Key Documents

Click booklet to download

Level 0 Referee Course Booklet
Level 1C Referee Course Booklet
Level 1B Referee Course Booklet
Level 1A Referee Course Booklet
 
 
For further information in relation to referee courses please contact referees@basketballsa.com.au 

Here is how to get involved! 

Register for a Level 0 Referee Course. To find a course, please click here.

By registering for a course, you are also registering an an official with Basketball South Australia. 

Complete the Level 0 Referee Course Exam (must receive 72% or higher, 14 out of 20) 

Submit your exam with Basketball SA via referees@basketballsa.com.au

Create a profile on Refbook. Please make sure you add your correct bank details and emergency contact onto your profile. 

Once you have created a profile you will need to be added into the Basketball SA Organisation, please let us know which email you have used to create your profile. 

Apply for a Working with Children Clearance (WWCC). Any referee aged 14 or older requires a Working with Children Clearance (they cannot referee until clearance have been completed). 

To apply for WWCC, please click here

If you already have a Working with Children Clearance, please email through to referees@basketballsa.com.au