EXPECTATIONS OF OUR OFFICIALS

Be in the best physical shape you can be
Make a commitment to “leaving your personal life” outside the gym while you change into your uniform
Pledge to maintaining a strong understanding of the rules, and the appropriate application of the rules
Judgement separates average officials from great officials… it’s THE next level attribute.Learn good judgement
Good standing with the Association – do not accept/referee basketball games that were not assigned by the LBOA

Commit to attending the Association’s preseason training clinics
Properly establish all appropriate details in Arbiter Assigning Software (arbitersports.com) – update your blocks
If a cancellation of an accepted assignment is necessary, please provide 48-hours’ notice to Assignor – unless the cancellation is an emergency. Do your best to not ‘turn-back’ accepted, or decline non-blocked assignments.
Check email and text messages every day
Communicate with your partner at least 24-hours in advance of the game
Know the details of your daily game assignments
Switching game assignments with a fellow official is not permitted.Please contact the LBOA Assignor.
Determine the required driving distance to each of your game venues
Take a copy of the FIBA rule book with you to your games
Inform LBOA Assignor if your partner is a ‘no-show

Be on time – 20-minutes before scheduled tip-off. If you are running late, please communicate immediately to the LBOA Assignor, and if possible your partner.
Clear the playing surface, properly position the scorer’s table and benches, and surrounding perimeter clear
Preparation of score keepers and conveying their responsibilities
Verify that all jewellery is removed for the game, and that all athlete accessories are safely being worn
Look the part – be clean shaven; ensure your uniform is clean and pressed; appropriate footwear and whistle
Firm understanding of rule modifications for specific leagues / tournaments
Proper floor positioning, mechanics and signals - communication must be loud and clear (whistle and voice)
Be unbiased and fair to both teams and all players / coaches
Demonstrate effort for the full duration – be prepared to referee the complete game
Maintain a high level of professionalism throughout the game – you are an LBOA representative
Choose to use appropriate language / verbage
Be respectful to all people associated with the game: athletes, coaches, table crew, spectators, gymnasium coordinators
Be open to feedback from your peers

Never be publicly critical of an officiating colleague – in person, electronically, by phone or social media
Awareness of our conversations off the floor / away from facility, pertaining to peers, teams, coaches, players, etc.

Created: Sept 1, 2019
Updated: October 2, 2019