How To Get Involved?
Gold Coast Basketball, working in conjunction with Basketball Qld and Basketball Australia has various pathways in place to allow you to further advance your officiating at Local, State and National level.
For more information on becoming a referee, contact referee@gccrba.com.au
If you are already a referee from another association or have recently moved to the area, please contact mel@gccrba.com.au
How To Obtain A Blue Card?
Gold Coast Basketball can assist you in obtaining a Blue Card.
Contact Dillan Vella (Office Administrator): office@gccrba.com.au
Game Nights To Referee
Monday:
- Men’s Seniors @ GC Leisure Centre, Carrara: 6pm – 10pm
- Men’s Seniors @ Tallebudgera Rec Centre: 6pm -10pm
Tuesday:
- GC Leisure Centre, Carrara: 6pm – 10pm
- Men & Women’s Seniors
Wednesday:
- GC Leisure Centre, Carrara: 6pm – 10pm
- Juniors – Under 13’s, 15’s, 17’s
- Men & Women’s Premier League
Thursday Seniors:
- Mens’s Seniors @ GC Leisure Centre, Carrara: 6pm – 10pm
- Women’s Seniors @ Tallebudgera Rec Centre: 6pm -10pm
Friday:
- GC Leisure Centre, Carrara: 4.30pm – 10.30pm
- Juniors – Under 14’s, 16’s, 18’s
Saturday:
- GC Leisure Centre, Carrara: 9am – 12pm
- Juniors – U10’s & U12’s
Referee Workshops
When:
Our next Beginner Referee Courses are planned for Jan 2026, April 2026, July 2026 & Oct 2026.
If you are interested in becoming a referee, please complete the form below and we will contact you closer to the time with booking details and further information.
What you will learn:
- Rules & Regulations
- Mechanics (where to stand on the court during the game)
- Technical Skills (clocks, signalling)
- Communication (player, coach, ref partner)
Cost: Free
Interested in Becoming a Referee?
If you are already a referee from another association or have recently moved to the area, please contact mel@gccrba.com.au
Referee Tools
We upload a host of informative and visual content that is sure to assist you on the right path to Referee excellence.
- Official FIBA Rules
- Changes To Official FIBA Rules 2022
- Summary Of Rule Changes
- Official Basketball Interpretations
- Official Basketball Equipment
- 2 Person Mechanics
- 3 Person Mechanics
- 3 Person Mechanics Part 2
- Referee Signals
- Shot Clock Operation
- Goal Tending / Basket Inference
- Cylinder / Block / Charge
- Zero Step
- Unsportsmanlike Foul
- Special Fouls
Referee Course
Shortly we will be introducing our Online Referee Course designed to deliver the theory component required to be a basketball referee.
Once completed you will receive your Theory Certification. This will need to be presented to a recognised representative (Referee Coordinator or Manager) at one of Basketball Queensland’s affiliated associations.
You will then commence your assessment, as well as on court training sessions and workshops to further develop your referee skillset.
To complete your Online Theory Course
- Click on the button below to complete the Theoretical component of the course.
- Once you have completed you will receive your Theoretical Certificate
- Email the Gold Coast Basketball Referee Manager – Gavin Sconce to complete your Practical Assessment
- Your practical assessment will be completed over 4 weeks on court and in workshops
Cost: Free
ABOUT US
Gold Coast Basketball Association was started in 1959. Our goal is to be a progressive sporting organisation that enhances opportunities for all members of the community to participate in basketball in a family friendly environment.