On Saturday 12th of October, we came together to celebrate the success of our Referees and Technical Officials in 2024. Basketball South Australia would like to formally congratulate the officials who received awards. The Officials Awards Night highlights some of the standout individuals who have dedicated their time to our sport. Referees and Technical Officials within basketball in South Australia dedicate countless hours to ensuring games can be conducted, and we wouldn’t have the opportunities available without them.
The awards for the evening acknowledge statisticians, score table officials, referees, and referee coaches. Highlighting the significant achievements of our rising stars, most dedicated and officials of the year. 👏
It was great to hear from a variety of officials with different levels of experience, sharing their unique pathways and goals.
Please join us in acknowledging and celebrating the individuals who received the 2024 Officials Awards.
| ACBA Referee of the Year | Josh Branson |
| FUTURE STARS Referee of the Year | Emily Underwood |
| SDJBL Referee of the Year | Abby Bishop |
| STURT DOMESTIC Referee of the Year | Joe Arkwright |
| WESTSIDE DOMESTIC Referee of the Year | Mia Attridge |
| MSBL Mini Referee of the Year | Paige Hartley |
| MSBL Senior Referee of the Year | Paul Welbourn |
| Rising Star Statistician | Tracey-Lee Konidaris |
| Rising Star Score Table | Alex Maddern |
| Rising Star, Junior District | Lara Spokes |
| Rising Star SA Country | Meg O’Leary-Fletcher |
| Rising Star, NBL1 | Chelsea Nicholls |
| Rookie of the Year, Junior District | Jack Pietsch |
| Rookie of the Year, NBL1 | Tynan Kelly |
| Referee of the Year, Junior District | Jordan Girardi |
| Referee of the Year, Senior District | Jonathan Raw |
| Statistician of the Year | Tracy Rosser |
| Score Table Official of the Year | Richard James |
| Referee Coach of the Year NBL1 | Jen Dorrell |
| SA Country Referee of the Year | Izeyah Raymond |
| Score Table Most Dedicated | Frank Kleinig |
| Statistician Most Dedicated | Sandor Busai |
| Golden Whistle Award, NBL1 | James Griguol |
🏀 The wait is over! 🗓️ Basketball South Australia is excited to share the upcoming competition calendars for the next 12 months! Fixtures will be released in the coming weeks, so stay tuned. As we gear up for an exciting season, let’s show our appreciation for the referees and officials who help make every game possible. Together, we can create a positive and respectful environment on and off the court 🏆
Please note that these calendars are subject to change due to venue availability, referee availability or unforeseen circumstances
Don’t forget to print off your calendars and pencil keys dates into your calendar, so you’re ready for the action!
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, our Officials Awards Night, originally scheduled for this Saturday, has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 12.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The rescheduled night will still be a fantastic celebration of our officials’ hard work and dedication.
Please save the new date in your calendars.
Date: October 12
Venue: The Lights Community and Sports Centre – Function Room
Time: 6:00 pm arrival
TICKETS: http://bit.ly/2024officialsdinner
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
FAQ
All parties that purchased tickets have been contacted. Tickets will be honoured for the new date. If you can not attend the new date, please contact Basketball SA at contact@basketballsa.com.au and we will organise a full refund.
No. All awards will still be presented at the event. The awards will be added to the Basketball SA Officials Camp and we can’t wait to honour the outstanding achievements of our officials throughout 2024, as well as preparing them for the upcoming 2025 season.
