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Basketball referees are in high demand. There are a lot of opportunities out there for this profession. As more youth teams organize with the rise of AAU basketball the opportunities grow for professional basketball referees.
Basketball referees are responsible for officiating games and ensuring that basketball rules are followed. These professionals must have excellent communication skills and the temperament to be assertive during games. The best are physically fit, able to move around quickly and wear the required equipment and maintain a professional appearance.
This guide to becoming a basketball referee is an excellent resource whether you are looking to make some extra money on the side doing something you enjoy or want to referee at a high level such as high school, college, or even in the NBA.
The basic steps on how to become a basketball referee are below, and we will go into more depth on each of these items:
Learn the Game
Take Courses
Work Youth Basketball Games
Register With Local Basketball Organizations
Get Certified With Your State Through National Federation of State High School Associations
Get Additional Experience
Join the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO)
Register with the NCAA and take the officiating exam
Apply to referee the NBA and WNBA
“People make fun of me,” Bavetta said. “I have thin legs. I don’t have an imposing figure. But I always would say to these young officials coming in, ‘A racehorse has thin legs, a greyhound has thin legs, and they’re running forever.’ I’ve just been blessed.”
Dick Bavetta, NBA record 2,635 consecutive games officiated and inductee to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Vice.com
Basketball Referee Training and Courses
It isn’t a prerequisite that you have to have played the game but you absolutely need to learn the game to become a good basketball referee.
To become a certified basketball referee, you must achieve a passing grade on a written rules exam. In many cases, you must also pass a floor test during which you officiate live action. This is to show that you also understand how to apply the rules in a game situation.
Here are some free or low-cost online courses to get started with your basketball officiating journey.
Officiating Basketball by National Federation of State High School Associations
Ultimately, if you want to referee basketball at the high school level you will need to take this course created by the National Federation of State High School Associations. In many states, this 2-hour training is free.
Officiating Basketball is an online course brought to you by the National Federation of State High School Associations. It is designed as a tool to assist you in becoming a better official to make the game better for you and the student-athletes. The course covers the areas of fouls against the ball handler, screening, post play, block charge, intentional fouls, and technical fouls. In addition, it has a general overview of characteristics that help to make a person a better official. When completed you will have gained more insight into the mechanics of making a correct call and learn pointers to take to the basketball court.
Ed Rush Club Court Elite
Former NBA official Court Club Elite is a course led by former NBA Director of Officials, Ed T. Rush Sr. and his son, former F-18 fighter pilot, Ed Rush Jr. It also includes basketball officials currently working at the men’s and women’s NCAA Division I level, as well as instructors from several collegiate conferences from across the country.
They offer a free email course that is limited that will lead you into a $1 30 day trial membership into their referee educational program. The monthly membership after the trial is 29.95.
Udemy.com courses
Basketball Referee 101 on Udemy.com
Udemy is a peer-to-peer training platform that had an entry-level course on it. The video on this course didn’t seem to follow the content. But, the verbal content was useful.
Referee Training Center
The Referee Training Center is a marketplace with general referee information and basketball-specific officiating books and digital training resources.
YouTube Basketball Referee Training
You may have to hunt and peck a little bit but you too can be a great resource to find training on officiating basketball. We pulled one out below that teaches two-person mechanics.
Basketball Oficiating Books
Here are 3 books you will need to reference to officiate at most high school levels.
2021 NFHS Basketball Official Rules
This is the flagship official NFHS book that goes through the rules in detail by topic.
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2020-21 and 2021-22 NFHS Basketball Handbook
If you can afford a second book this handbook has been developed for use by players, coaches, officials, and others interested in the game.
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2020-21 NFHS Basketball Case Book
This book complements the other two books and contains the official case plays for basketball and is designed to explain all aspects of the sport.
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Basketball Referee Signals
One of the most difficult things to master is all of the basketball referee hand signals used in the game. We found this visual signal resource to be helpful as a good overview of all of the signals.
In addition, there are some good youtube tutorials similar to the one you see below that can be helpful.
Basketball Referee Gear and Uniform
If you are refereeing youth leagues you may not need as formal of a uniform. But if you want to break into higher levels such as high school or even high profile AAU events you will need the appropriate uniform and equipment. We have created a list below:
Black socks
Black slacks
Black belt (if pants are not beltless)
Black and white striped shirt
Fox 40 whistle
Smitty or Lanyard
Pre game jacket
Black court shoes
Basketball Referee Shoes
Basketball Referee Pants
Pants
Basketball Referee Shirts
How To Be A High School Basketball Referee
This may be the easist path to follow to become a compentent referree. Most states have a prescibed set of steps to referee basketball at the high scholol level. I am in Nebraska so we will follow that as a model. To find your state’s steps to certification you can use this resource.
1. Register with the Nebraska School Acitivities Association
To become a referee in Nebraska you must first register with the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA). The registration fee is currently $45.
2. Complete the “Part 1” test for basketball
You must acheive an 80% or better score on the “Part 1” of the test. You will then be classifed based on your test score:
Registered (80%)
Approved (85%)
Certified (90%)
3. Complete the “Part 2” test for basketball
This test is more advanced and requires more in depth officiating knowledge. In order to maintain your classification youm ust score the following:
Registered referees must pass the test every 5 years with a 65% or above
Approved referees must pass the test every 5 years with a 75% or above
Certified referees must pass the test every 3 years with a 80% or above
4.
Satisfy yearly requirements
All classifications of officials must view an online, pre-season rules meeting to be eligible to referee games during the current season.
How To Be A College Basketball Referee
The path to officiating in the NCAA is extremely competitive. With hundreds of officials trying to break into the ranks, only a few can make it.
You can start your officiating career in the NAIA or NCAA Division III conferences, then move to Division II. From there, it’s possible to become a referee in a smaller Division I conference, and eventually work up to officiating Division I basketball. Attending camps is an important step you can take to improve your officiating skills. They allow you to learn from experienced veterans and network with other officials.
These are the governing bodies in college basketball:
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
How To Be an NBA Referee
The NBA and WNBA are two of the world’s most successful sporting organizations. They provide excitement to millions of basketball fans all over the world.
The NBA and WNBA recruit officials from all over the world. These officials are observed and evaluated to see if they have the necessary skills to officiate at a professional level.
Prospective officials normally already have high school and college-level experience. Candidates are evaluated by the NBA Scouting Group and should have been officiating in the following organizations.
NCAA & Conference Camps
Junior College
High School
Intramurals
RDP
Pro Am
International
National Try Out
If you make it into the candidate pool you will still have at least a year timeline to make into the NBA that will look like this:
1. Officiating Candidate Pool
NBA Scouting Group determines the Top 100 candidates list for evaluation events and proceeds to the next phase.
2. Traing and Evaluation
The NBA uses the 5 performance standards for advancement to the G League hiring phase. If a candidate doesn’t advance they may remain on a the list for the following year.
3. Hiring G League
If you make it out of the evaluation round then you will be placed in the G League and participate in Summer League Training and/or an additional New Hire Orientation Session.
4. Development
G League referees attend preseason meetings, work games (preseason – playoffs). They also get access to the NBA Officials Interactive Website for memos and testing and receive direct instruction from the NBA referee staff to help hone skills and master more sophisticated basketball games.
5. Hiring NBA and WNBA
Once you reach the G League you are evaluated and recommended for NBA and WNBA officiating positions. The site nbaofficials.com has more detailed information and you can register here.
Conclusion
We would recommend focusing on your state’s high school certification. If you can reach that level you shouldn’t have any issues getting work at lower levels.
You can check out some of our posts on basketball rules such as carrying, traveling, or charging.
How much are NBA refs paid?
Entry-level NBA referees earn $600 per game or $250,000 per year and the most experienced referees make an average of $3,500 per game or a salary of $500,000.
Who is the youngest NBA referee?
JB DeRosa, born April 14, 1991 is the youngest official currently in the NBA at age 30.
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How To Become a Basketball Official
Basketball officiating is great if you are interested in being constantly active and closely involved with the game action. Basketball is also a sport you can officiate nearly year-round via school, club, AAU and amateur contests and therefore has a higher earning potential than many other sports.
Why Real Officials Love What They Do
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You Meet All Types
You meet just about every type of person there is and you have to learn to deal with all of them in a manner that shows that you deserve to be called an “official.” You meet cheaters, schemers, geniuses and idiots. You meet talented, mediocre and middle-of-the-road people. No matter who you meet, you have to deal with them as people who deserve the best from you. No matter what age, talent, salary, race or sex, you must give your all. You are expected to be perfect and improve after that.
Rick EberhardtBuffalo, N.Y., a 36-year basketball official
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It is the Best Seat in the House
I love officiating because of the challenge. It is by far the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. Unfortunately, we miss plays every night, but the challenge of trying to be perfect and get every play right is why I love it so much. There is no better feeling then walking back into the locker room with your partners and knowing that we worked together as a team and that we gave everything we had for those 48 minutes.
Ed MalloyNBA referee from Aston, Pa.
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It Has Toughened Me Up
Because of officiating I see clearly that life moments often are not about winning or even losing. It’s about being the best you can be in that moment and accepting the outcome. Sometimes I may not like the outcome, but I accept it knowing I did my best and move forward. I’ve learned how to deal with difficult crowds; I have been called things my mother did not name me. I have watched winners lose and losers win. Each year I learn something that makes me a better official and a better person. Each year I meet people that inspire me and people who serve my life no purpose, but I learn from all of it.
Bertha MooreHigh school basketball official from Baltimore, Md.
Things To Consider
Physical Demands
Basketball officials are moving constantly. There are no opportunities for rest while play is ongoing because basketball officials need to adjust their positions constantly to see the action as player positions shift. You will run between 1 and 4 miles during a competitive basketball game. Most basketball games take place indoors, but because of the activity level, hydration is something basketball officials take seriously. As the players you’re officiating get older and the competitive levels increase, the physical demands also increase.
Mental Demands
Basketball officials work with one or sometimes two or three partners. You will shift between the lead position and the trail or center position many times per game, and thus, your responsibilities will change constantly. Basketball officials are also closer to the players, coaches and the fans than in other sports and must be able to focus and ignore distractions. You will also need to be able to handle hearing verbal criticism from the stands and sometimes communicate with coaches. Teamwork and support for and from your partners is crucial to success in basketball officiating.
Training
Basketball requires officials to move to different positions around the court, and be responsible for watching different parts of the action depending on where they are. To maximize your success, you’ll have to learn all these positions well. You can train yourself with rulebooks and manuals from the Referee Training Center, but you should also join a local officials association where you can expect lectures, demonstrations and exercises that will prepare you for what you’ll face.
Different organizations have different requirements, but most require at least attendance at a meeting to go over any current rule changes. Additional requirements may be a written test with a minimum passing score, payment of fees for the upcoming season and association meeting attendance.
Equipment
Polished, black, athletic shoes.
Black socks.
Black beltless slacks.
A striped V-neck shirt no collar.
A whistle and a lanyard.
Estimated cost: $200. Once you join a local officiating association, there may be veteran officials who are willing to give or sell you “hand–me–downs” to help you get geared up at a reduced cost.
Game Fees
Game fees vary widely based on the players’ age group, competitive level and the state you officiate in. The fees range from $20-$35 for youth games and $45-$150 for competitive high school games. To maximize your income, you can work a combination of levels several days a week, including weekend tournaments where you can work games all day. You can also work adult amateur, club and AAU basketball year-round to make reliable income. A basketball official working youth, high school and adult amateur games, with a full schedule, can make several hundred dollars per week outside their normal jobs. College officials make more and game fees increase with the level of competition. Many high level college officials and professional officials do not have other jobs, and live on their officiating income.
Certification
Here’s the path for starting and continuing your officiating career:
Youth Level
Many officials start at the youth level. Contact your local recreation department leaders. Your local association should also help you make contacts to get games. Parks & Rec departments offer youth and adult games in many cities and you can potentially work multiple games per day on the weekends for schools and independent organizations, enhancing your earning potential.
High School
After working youth games, you may feel you have the skills and confidence to work higher levels of competition. You may also start at this level if you have a good grasp of the rules and/or experience as a player. For jr. high games, ask your association leader or contact your school district. For high school games, you’ll need to work with an assigner through your local association. Any work with sanctioned school games requires you to be registered through your state, to prove you’re competent.
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is the nation’s governing body for high school athletics. Through them you can get all the information you need from your state to register and start the process to work High School sports.
Begin your high school basketball officiating journey at highschoolofficials.com
In most cases, your state association can put you in contact with a local officials’ association. Local associations assign games, many times offer mentoring programs and assist in training.
High school athletic directors, association assigners and other officials can also get you games.
Plan to attend local camps and clinics. They are focused on helping officials learn and improve.
College
College basketball officiating is highly competitive. Officials with one year of youth experience would most likely not be a candidate even though there isn’t a designated number of years of experience to reach the college ranks. Obtaining a conference schedule and advancement within a conference is based on the league or conference. When first trying to enter a college conference, talk with officials who are currently in the conference. They can give you valuable information such as the conference commissioner and officiating camps to attend. College athletic directors or sports information directors can also be helpful.
You may start your career in the NAIA, work a NCAA Division III conference, advance to a Division II schedule, then on to a smaller Division I conference and culminate with a major Division I schedule. Attending officiating camps is an important tool to improve your officiating. Not only can you learn from experienced veterans, you can be seen by those who assign games at that level, most often conference commissioners or officiating supervisors.
The collegiate national governing bodies:
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) PO Box 6222 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222 317-917-6222
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) 120 W. 12th Street Suite 700 Kansas City, MO 64105 816-595-8000
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) PO Box 7305 Colorado Springs, CO 80933- 7305 719-590-9788
Professional
The NBA and WNBA are two of the world’s premier sports and entertainment enterprises; a diverse group of high performing individuals delivering joy and excitement to hundreds of millions of basketball fans all over the world. It should be no surprise that much of our success depends on the Referees who ensure the integrity of the game and a forum where player’s skills, team dynamics, passion and dedication determine game outcomes.
The NBA and WNBA recruit referees from around the globe to become part of our team, but also to provide those who want to pursue this exciting career with insight into how they can develop their skills to achieve professional-level officiating excellence.
The NBA and WNBA review candidates based on expertise of officiating in live events. Prospective officials should contact any of these organizations to begin their professional journey. Candidates are evaluated by the NBA Scouting Group.
NCAA & Conference Camps
High School
Intramurals/Recreation
College (all Levels)
Pro Am
International
National Try Out
Please refer to nbaofficials.com for further information.
National Association of Sports Officials
You may also consider joining NASO, the only nation-wide officials support organization. As a member-driven community; NASO exists to unite, celebrate, develop and protect all officials so that they can reach their goals and take pride in their contributions to the benefits that sports provide society.
Learn more about NASO at NASO.org.
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Information on how to develop skills for beginner basketball referees
The situation in our basketball is such that there are problems not only with the emergence of new competitive players and coaches, but also with referees. Our arbitrators are currently practically absent at the top world and continental championships.
I have heard questions more than once, and the site periodically receives requests about how to become a representative of this profession in Russia? Where to start, where to study, how to get practice, and then a license and appointments for serious matches and improve your skills? Today we will try to sort out these issues. Not everyone can become professional players and coaches, but wants to stay in basketball, so why not take the refereeing path.
First, let's decide on a license. It is issued for 1 year and is required only for servicing matches of the Russian Championship. To get it, you need to pass 3 exams:
1. Basketball Rules and Interpretations (at least 20 correct answers must be given for 25 questions). 2. Regulations of the championship and superiority of Russia. 3. Metronome physical fitness test.
Top judges, and there are about 120 of them, who regularly serve the championships of the Premier League, Super League (women and men), pass the rules twice a year, and physical training - the Metronome test 1 time. Those. if they take a regional seminar in the fall, they are admitted to the central seminar, and they take the same exams there. Those who successfully pass them receive a license for a year.
In January, a central off-season seminar is held, which highlights changes in the rules, corrects mistakes, sets some criteria and passes a theoretical exam only according to the rules and a running standard for physical training "Metronome" for field judges. If the current judge does not pass the winter exam, then he is not allowed to the second half of the season. Such cases happen.
Where to start? It is necessary, of course, to start with city competitions - first for children, then for students, for adults. In many regions there are Schools of the Young Arbiter, where classes are held free of charge. Novice judges go through a certain course and then, over time, begin to be attracted to the games of the children's championship of the city. After a person gains experience and practice, the referee committee of the regional federation recommends him to the championship of Russia, but there is also a selection system that allows children to referee competitions Championships of Russia. Further step by step, year after year on the way to the Super League, Premier League, VTB League. and FIBA.
Where to get knowledge? One of the sites that is suitable for obtaining up-to-date theoretical knowledge on basketball refereeing is ReferyPro.ru . This information portal contains the latest information on refereeing in Russia and the world. There are a lot of interesting and multifaceted things there: methodological materials, rules, video clips and recordings of seminars. The official representation of VKONTAKTE of this unique basketball portal for beginners, professional referees, as well as for all basketball fans is located at vk.com/referypro . The ReferyPro website was created by the School of Young Referees (SMA), headed by its leader - an international category referee and the head of the educational and methodological commission of the refereeing department of the RFB Fedor Borisovich Dmitriev with the support of the Moscow Regional Basketball Federation (MOFB).
In what regions are SMAs held? In addition to Moscow and the Moscow region - this is St. Petersburg, Samara, Pskov, Omsk, Izhevsk, Novosibirsk, Kaluga, Khabarovsk, Rostov, Krasnodar, Voronezh, Yekaterinburg and some other cities. In particular, in Moscow, free lessons are held on Tuesdays. In the Moscow region - on Tuesdays, Fridays at the Moscow Basketball Federation or at games. But all this is still functioning separately, there is no centralized and organized work yet. A number of European countries already have well-established training programs for judges, while we are only on the way to this.
What is our representation in Europe? Last year we had about 15 FIBA referees. This includes 12 FIBA referees from Russia. Two years ago, the Euroleague was served by three judges: Semen Ovinov, Ilya Putenko and Alexey Davydov. Then only Semyon remained, although he gets more Eurocup matches. In addition, FIBA has now changed the system. It has become similar to football - the national federation, by its rating, together with FIBA, determines the circle of referees who are worthy to work at FIBA matches. They must comply with the requirements of the European, national championship and have no violations.
What refereeing events are coming up? In the near future there will be a departure of young judges for a seminar in Sweden by a delegation of 12 people. It will be a ScaniaCup tournament. In May, the educational and methodological commission of the Department of Professional Refereeing, together with the Moscow Regional Basketball Federation, will hold two camps on the basis of the championship of the Moscow Region among boys and girls at the sports base in Pokrovsky. Judges will be invited from all regions of Russia, as well as from Belarus, maybe from Kazakhstan. This will be the 10th such camp in 4 years. In June-July, there will be a trip to the clinic of referees in the NBA or the NCAA. Fedor Dmitriev, together with one of our judges, will go to study and exchange experience with those who hold this event. This will be part of the work of the educational and methodological commission. This happened already in 2016. Plus, in June, at the invitation of the Basketball Federation of Kazakhstan, for the third time a large camp is planned in Astana to work mainly with young referees. There will be 4 days of workshop and 3 days of work on the site with feedback and video analysis of each judge.
Fedor Dmitriev shared about the work of the School of the Young Arbiter and his mission:
“Now it is most relevant and effective for me to work with young people - from 14 to 25-30 years old. To lead the continuity of generations and prepare young cadres in the right direction, who will be chosen by the federation to serve the matches of the National Championship. Recently, together with Evgeny Ostrovsky and Alexey Davydov, we successfully passed the exams for the FIBA national instructor. Therefore, we would like to pass on the knowledge we have gained to the next generations. As the chairman of the WMC and the head of the School of the Young Arbiter of the Moscow Region, I consider it my task not only to competently educate young people, but also to control the correct implementation. Now I am adjusting my training program in order to involve young guys more, so that they not only listen, but do it themselves under our control. This is the most basic thing at this time, and this is what FIBA is now demanding.
We try to set the required criteria so that they understand the difference between the mentalities of a Russian person and a European. After all, it is important not only to know the rules of refereeing, you need to correctly apply them. FIBA itself is constantly engaged in the training program for young referees, but we need to adapt their recommendations to our country in accordance with the requirements of European and international competitions. ”
The best young judges from all regions of the country travel to Prifib clinics - seminars throughout the year. Now the Department of Professional Refereeing has developed a mentoring program, according to which 10 young referees from the TOP-50 best referees in Russia by rating are assigned mentors from among five current FIBA referees.
Each year, the educational and methodological commission prepares two manuals for various types of training of judges: psychological, physical, psycho-physiological; on communication and interaction; methodological recommendations and practical advice. 6 such manuals have already been issued. We get positive feedback from them. it is useful and we will move in that direction.
Another important task that faces us as teachers who should train referees is to develop and shape simple human qualities so that the referee, in addition to fixing fouls and violations, can understand basketball, the profession and the complexity of the work of the coach and players. In a word - be human! This is very relevant at the present time."
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What is our representation in Europe? Last year we had about 15 FIBA referees. This includes 12 FIBA referees from Russia. Two years ago, the Euroleague was served by three judges: Semen Ovinov, Ilya Putenko and Alexey Davydov. Then only Semyon remained, although he gets more Eurocup matches. In addition, FIBA has now changed the system. It has become similar to football - the national federation, by its rating, together with FIBA, determines the circle of referees who are worthy to work at FIBA matches. They must meet the requirements of the European, national championship and have no violations.
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Sport is one of the most important components of a healthy lifestyle. It gives you the opportunity to become stronger, faster and, finally, just happier. The Center for Patriotic Education and School Sports is constantly looking for new ways to instill in young generations a love for physical activity, but in the realities of the 21st century this becomes a very difficult task. 9 spoke about how to captivate schoolchildren with sports and the prospects for basketball0026 Sergei Mikhailov, referee of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and head of the Referee Committee of the Moscow Basketball Federation .
AiF.ru: Sergey Mikhailovich, how long has basketball been in your life?
— In fact, since childhood. In 1987, when I was 10 years old, I independently came to a sports school in Krasnogorsk, near Moscow. Since then, in various roles, I have been playing basketball, and my childhood hobby has become my profession.
— What are the benefits of basketball for children?
— Basketball is a wonderful game that develops not only physically, but also intellectually. It has long been recognized that this is a very smart sport, because during the game you have to keep a huge amount of information in your head and analyze it very quickly.
Moreover, like any team game, basketball teaches to live in a team, make friends, communicate, jointly solve tasks, empathize with teammates. In modern life, the value of basketball as a source of real communication and emotions for children and adolescents is extremely high.
— How popular is basketball? What is the dynamics?
— It seems to me that everyone knows about basketball without exception. There is no person to whom you show a basketball basket, and he spreads his arms and asks: “What is this?”
In recent years, the popularity of basketball in the capital has been changing like an avalanche: there are many growth factors, and it is very important that all of them be brought together and directed to the development of sports.
For example, last year about 100 thousand children of different ages took part in competitions among schoolchildren. School basketball league "Cas-basket" this year - 539teams of boys and girls, but already now we are starting to prepare for the next season and plan to gather up to 800 school teams.
— What Moscow basketball projects help to inspire schoolchildren with sports?
— The joint work of the federation and the Department of Education is aimed at the development of all projects without exception. Among the projects, Case Basket stands out, and an important incentive is the opportunity to participate in all-Russian competitions in case of victory at the city stage. We hold many tournaments all over Russia, arrange school sports festivals, conduct seminars and master classes, and in 2015 Sochi hosted the First World Games for Young Compatriots. When children come to such large-scale events, they are charged with the atmosphere of competition, and sports become an important part of their lives.
— What are the prospects for this sport?
— The leadership of the Moscow Basketball Federation manages to find a common language with people who develop basketball in all its manifestations. Thanks to this, the Department of Education, the Student Union, the organizers of commercial and corporate competitions, and, of course, various public organizations are working to popularize everyone's favorite ball game. The prospects for such attention are the brightest.
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Repetition of the past. Russia joined WorldSkills 5 years ago
In many states, this 2-hour training is free.
Most states have a prescibed set of steps to referee basketball at the high scholol level. I am in Nebraska so we will follow that as a model. To find your state’s steps to certification you can use this resource.
Satisfy yearly requirements 
Candidates are evaluated by the NBA Scouting Group and should have been officiating in the following organizations.
No matter what age, talent, salary, race or sex, you must give your all. You are expected to be perfect and improve after that. 
I’ve learned how to deal with difficult crowds; I have been called things my mother did not name me. I have watched winners lose and losers win. Each year I learn something that makes me a better official and a better person. Each year I meet people that inspire me and people who serve my life no purpose, but I learn from all of it. 
You can also work adult amateur, club and AAU basketball year-round to make reliable income. A basketball official working youth, high school and adult amateur games, with a full schedule, can make several hundred dollars per week outside their normal jobs. College officials make more and game fees increase with the level of competition. Many high level college officials and professional officials do not have other jobs, and live on their officiating income.
You may also start at this level if you have a good grasp of the rules and/or experience as a player. For jr. high games, ask your association leader or contact your school district. For high school games, you’ll need to work with an assigner through your local association. Any work with sanctioned school games requires you to be registered through your state, to prove you’re competent.
Not only can you learn from experienced veterans, you can be seen by those who assign games at that level, most often conference commissioners or officiating supervisors.
Our arbitrators are currently practically absent at the top world and continental championships. 
Those. if they take a regional seminar in the fall, they are admitted to the central seminar, and they take the same exams there. Those who successfully pass them receive a license for a year. 
Further step by step, year after year on the way to the Super League, Premier League, VTB League. and FIBA. 
It has become similar to football - the national federation, by its rating, together with FIBA, determines the circle of referees who are worthy to work at FIBA matches. They must comply with the requirements of the European, national championship and have no violations. 
Fedor Dmitriev, together with one of our judges, will go to study and exchange experience with those who hold this event. This will be part of the work of the educational and methodological commission. This happened already in 2016. Plus, in June, at the invitation of the Basketball Federation of Kazakhstan, for the third time a large camp is planned in Astana to work mainly with young referees. There will be 4 days of workshop and 3 days of work on the site with feedback and video analysis of each judge. 
Therefore, we would like to pass on the knowledge we have gained to the next generations. As the chairman of the WMC and the head of the School of the Young Arbiter of the Moscow Region, I consider it my task not only to competently educate young people, but also to control the correct implementation. Now I am adjusting my training program in order to involve young guys more, so that they not only listen, but do it themselves under our control. This is the most basic thing at this time, and this is what FIBA is now demanding. 
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In a word - be human! This is very relevant at the present time." 
Day five - final July 28, 2021 
In 1987, when I was 10 years old, I independently came to a sports school in Krasnogorsk, near Moscow. Since then, in various roles, I have been playing basketball, and my childhood hobby has become my profession. 
There is no person to whom you show a basketball basket, and he spreads his arms and asks: “What is this?” 
We hold many tournaments all over Russia, arrange school sports festivals, conduct seminars and master classes, and in 2015 Sochi hosted the First World Games for Young Compatriots. When children come to such large-scale events, they are charged with the atmosphere of competition, and sports become an important part of their lives. 
Baidakov: “We want to make sports fashionable” → 
