The Heart of Basketball in the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts.

"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini"

Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.

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The North Canterbury Basketball Association helps provide support and training opportunities for people interested in refereeing.

Our greatest need for Referees is during term 1 and 4 when we host the 4D Freight Friday Night Basketball Competition and the South Island Primary Tournament. During terms 2 and 3, many of our referees are invovled in the Canterbury Basketball Club competition and also travel away to tournaments across the country. 

A dedicated North Canterbury Referees Facebook Group has been set up. Join the group to keep up to date with information, questions, and any videos relating to refereeing. It is also the place to go if you are interested in being a referee for the first time!

Referee Expressions of Interest for Term 3&4 FNBB 2025 are here - CLICK HERE

Email admin@northcanterbury.basketball if you have any questions

Our Referee Trainer is Hamish Dale and he will be responsible for the development and growth of NC referees.  For any questions/queries please contact Nicky 

If you are looking for referee appointment draws for the CBA club games and Lincoln University Thomson & Whelan Trophy games, they are also posted on the Canterbury Referees Facebook Page (no account needed to view).

4D Freight FNBB Term 1 Referee EOI

CLICK HERE

Kia ora koutou,

With FNBB Term 1 2025 just around the corner, we’re seeking expressions of interest from those keen to referee for the upcoming competition.

Key Dates:

FNBB Term 3&4 will run for ten weeks on the following dates:

  • Term 3&4 Thursday Dates 2025 - 3x3 yr 5&6 (Mainpower)

    11th September     
    18th September   
    Term Holiday  
    9th October     
    16th October     
    23rd October      
    30th October     
    6th November      
    13th November      
    20th November      
    27th November        

    Term 3&4 Friday Dates 2025 - 5v5 yr 7&8 (Mainpower & KHS)

    5th September          
    12th September     
    19th September 
    Term Holiday   
    10th October     
    17th October
    No games - (24th October) Labour weekend    
    31st October     
    7th November
    No Games  (14th November) Show Weekend     
    21st November     
    28th November     
    ​​​​​​​5th December

  • Please note there are no games on the following days:

  • During the school holidays,
  • 24th October (Labour weekend),
  • 14th November (Show day).

    After gathering valuable feedback from our community and reviewing other refereeing programs across New Zealand, we’re introducing several updates for 2025 to improve the experience for our referees.

    Key Changes for 2025:

    1. Increased Reimbursement Rates:

    https://tinyurl.com/NewFNBBRemibursement

    Referee reimbursement rates have been updated to better reflect the time and effort referees dedicate to FNBB. Rates will also increase progressively as referees gain experience and skills.

    2. Mandatory Training for New Referees:

    All new referees will be required to attend training sessions specific to each shirt level. In the past, training processes were flexible and inconsistently tracked. To ensure every referee receives accurate rule instruction and essential guidance, participation in designated training sessions is now a requirement.

    New Referees - Tuesday 18th February 2025 - 5:30-7:30pm

    Yellow, Red and Black Shirt Referees - Wednesday 19th February - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    These mandatory workshops will be at MainPower Stadium. New Referees who do not attend the training evening may not be able to referee. Existing Referees who sign up and do not attend the Referee Training will be followed up with. Please bring a whistle and your own pen.

    3. Structured Onboarding and Mentorship

    New referees will begin their FNBB journey with a four-week training period. During this time, they will work 1:1 with a Referee Mentor to build confidence and skills.

    • After four weeks, an assessment will determine if the referee is ready to officiate independently.

    • Referees ready for independent officiating will transition to the Yellow Shirt level and receive reimbursement at the corresponding yellow shirt rate.

    • Referees needing additional support will continue working 1:1 with a mentor until they are confident and capable of officiating independently.

      Note: Reimbursement begins once a referee can officiate 3x3 games independently without active mentor support.

      4. Transition from 3x3 to 5x5

      Yellow Shirt referees who demonstrate confidence in officiating 3x3 games will be offered additional training to transition to 5x5 games where possible.

      • This transition will be supported by Referee Mentors to help referees adapt their skills to the new format.

      • During this time, referees will continue to be reimbursed at their standard rate.

      • If further support is needed, a personalized development plan will be created to help referees meet their goals.

        5. Code of Conduct Requirement

        All referees will be required to sign a Code of Conduct, valid for the remainder of the year, to uphold the standards of FNBB officiating.

        The link to the Code of Conduct is here - CLICK HERE

        https://tinyurl.com/FNBBRefereeCodeOfConduct

        This must be signed before you start refereeing FNBB

        Any questions in the meantime, please flick an email to admin@northcanterbury.basketball

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