Professionalism, Confidence & Responsibility
MENAI DRAGONS SATURDAY BASKETBALL
COMPETITION
REFEREES MANUAL
Introduction
This is the Menai Dragons Basketball Saturday Competition Referees Manual which is valid
from 01 January 2012.
All referees will be taken to accept all necessary information and will abide by all direction in
this policy manual, as detailed in the Code of Conduct, as of 01 January 2012. It is the
referee’s responsibility to access this manual and the rule book via the referee website.
In order to set a high standard of expectations, it is important that all referees and officials
thoroughly read and understand the policy.
The Manual aims to address standards of refereeing within the Menai Dragons Saturday
Competition, based on the Rules & Regulations, as well as BNSW criteria.
It is expected that all Menai Dragons Saturday Competition referees make themselves
familiar with the Rules & Regulations via the referee website.
Please refer to this document as an educational resource. It will be a working document that
will be updated year by year.
Any suggestions towards the continued development of the processes will always be
welcomed and acknowledged to enable the continuous improvement of our club.
Adam Ratcliffe
Referee Development Supervisor – Menai Dragons Saturday Competition
Administration
Referee Scheduling:
Adam Ratcliffe is responsible for the referee rosters. Please let Adam know of your
availability/unavailability by email = [email protected]
Adam will try to schedule your times around any games that you play.
Referee rosters will be placed weekly on the referee website which you can access at =
http://menai-referees.wikispaces.com/ by selecting the ‘Weekly Roster’ tab.
Unavailability:
Notice of your unavailability from Monday - Thursday prior to your Saturday game can be by
email [email protected] or phone 0433 794 961 to Adam Ratcliffe
Notice on Friday before your rostered Saturday game MUST be by phone. All notices must
be made by 5pm Friday to allow time to cover the game
Failure to do so will result in penalty under the Referee Disciplinary Code.
If you are running late please call or text so that we know where you are and can cover your
game until you arrive.
Referee Disciplinary Code
All referees are responsible for their own actions both on and off court. Referees should
strive to deliver a level of professionalism which includes developing a successful workplace
relationship.
Menai Dragons Saturday Competition Referee Group is employment. Referees are paid for
their duties and should try to follow our three fundamental principles – professionalism,
confidence and responsibility. To do so, referees should turn up on time, be properly
prepared for their games, show confidence in their decisions made on court and uphold a
positive attitude.
As of 01 January 2012 the Referee Three Strike Policy will be enforced as a disciplinary
measure for referees who do not abide by the code. Such infringements include failing to
turn up without notice, constantly slacking-off on court, disobeying the correct
‘Unavailability’ procedures, etc. Referees will be notified upon receiving a strike, which will
be kept next to their name until the Referee Development Supervisor sees fit. Upon
receiving a second strike the referee must submit a written evaluation as to why they
believe they have been penalised and will receive an official Written Warning. If a referee
receives three strikes, they must attend an interview with the Referee Development
Supervisor and Referee Coach and may face a deduction in their payment or suspension.
This disciplinary code should not be regarded as a means of strict punishment, but rather as
a reason to uphold the referee principles.
The code will also serve as a punishment for disobeying the Referee Code of Conduct.
Any questions should be directed to the Referee Development Supervisor as soon as
possible.
Menai Dragons Saturday Competition Zero Tolerance
Although all players have signed the Code of Conduct issued to them when they registered,
it is also important to have a zero tolerance policy in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable
playing environment for all players and participants. This policy will supplement the Code of
Conduct. The policy will ensure that;
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There will be zero tolerance shown towards any inappropriate or abusive parents,
spectators and team officials
Grounds for punishment include;
o Persistently or wilfully questioning or challenging the rulings of the referees
o Berating or abusing referees, players or other parents or spectators
o Displaying conduct which is inappropriate in a sporting environment
There will be zero tolerance shown towards any inappropriate or abusive behaviour
from players towards game referees and other individuals
Grounds for punishment include;
o Persistently or wilfully questioning or challenging the ruling of the referees
o Berating or abusing referees
o Displaying conduct which is inappropriate in a junior sporting environment
o Swearing or using abusive language
Referees should exercise a Technical Foul for breaches of the Zero Tolerance Policy. Those in
breach may be asked to leave the court immediately for a five minute rest period. Failure to
leave will result in further disciplinary matters. No warnings need to be given in the event of
a Technical Foul
Referee Code of Conduct
From the moment a referee joins the Menai Dragons Saturday Basketball Referee Group
and they are made aware of the Referee Policy Manual, Official Referee Rule Book and
Referee Code of Conduct, as well as how to access these materials, they are said to have
agreed to all terms and will follow all necessary procedures detailed by these resources.
Failure to do so may result in penalty. The Referee Code of Conduct states that referees
should;
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abide by the Policy Manual and the Official Rule Book, unless directed by the Referee
Development Supervisor, Referee Coach or any other member of the Menai Dragons
Committee
interpret rules and regulations to match the skill level and needs of participants
compliment both teams for their efforts
be consistent, objective and courteous in calling all infractions
condemn the deliberate foul as being Unsportsmanlike, and promote fair play and
appropriate sporting behaviour
use common sense and discretion to ensure that the spirit of the game is not lost for
junior/weaker teams by overcalling violations
publicly encourage rule changes to promote fun and enjoyment
ensure that both on and off court you exhibit a high standard of professionalism
make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed of sound officiating
principles
assist the educations process of the game by ensuring players understand rule
infractions