• Illegal contact will be called a foul, incidental contact will not be penalised.
  
  • All contact at U12 - U14 must be called, no advantage at this age group.  Get the first one and don't let the level of contact escalate.
    
  • Contact on a player shooting is a foul.  No if buts or maybes.
     
  • Contact on the dribbler from behind or the side is a foul.
    
  • If there is a block / charge situation, referees are encouraged to make a call not let it roll because you are unsure.  If you are unsure as to who caused the contact a charging foul should be called.  In this situation any call is better than no call as this escalates the level of contact allowed.
    
  • Travelling violations will be called at all levels.
    
  • Players and coaches communicating with referees will be in a courteous and respectful manner.  Referees will address all participants in a respectful manner.
    
  • Referees are not to put up with spectator abuse.  Go to the coach and speak to him if no change go to the supervisor of the venue and have them removed.
    
  • Time outs are only one (1) minute in duration with a whistle with 10 seconds remaining.

Requirements of Referees to Fulfil Appointments.

Must be present at the stadium a minimum of 10 minutes prior to first appointment, and report to duty manager/supervisor on arrival.

Must be in correct uniform.  Correct uniform consists of Black shoes, black socks, black slacks (no track suit pants) referees shirt (black and white stripes) black whistle (fox 40 is preferred).  No matter the weather or temperature.  The green BA referees jacket is to be worn courtside if you choose to where a jacket.

Must be willing to work as a team with fellow referees.

Must be willing to give 100% to all games at all times and have fun refereeing the games.

Referees must be available to referee Friday nights.  If you are asked to fill in for someone at reasonable notice this take precedence over games at you local association.

Referees must be available to ref in various stadiums on Friday nights not just their home association.

If a referee is unable to fulfill an appointment, they must find a suitable replacement for the appointment and then inform Lexie of the change.

Referees are required to supply there name to the coach or team manager of a team which they have refereed when requested. 

Referees are expected to referee the Junior Classic.  This is the long weekend in June. (Plan ahead now)

Referees must supply an Email address to Lexie.  99% of the correspondence is done electronically.  If you don't supply an email address and then check it regularly you will miss vital information.