FAQ
Q. How do I begin the course?
A. We are going to pilot the national curriculum for referees. We will reach out to those who have expressed interest, hopefully in June.
Q. I am a qualified referee from another association looking to referee with Basketball Hawthorn. What do I need to do?
A. Please fill out the form with your contact information and we will reach out.
Q. How long is the course?
A. This depends on how you go on court, and how quickly you are able to turn the information in the course into actions on the court. We aim to have you complete the course after 4 sessions of approximately 3 hours each.
Q. Is there a minimum age?
A. Referees must be 14 years old to do the course.
Q. (OVER 18 ONLY) What type of working with children's check do I need?
A. A volunteer check is all you need and is free to apply for.
Q. I just want to do the course and referee at another association, is this ok?
A. Yes as long as you make this clear when you register your interest. Depending on numbers, you may not be prioritised.