Referees
Developing the next generation of basketball officials.
Technical officials at blackburn
At Blackburn we take pride in having a technical officials program which supports referees, provides pathways and development, and services competitions to a high standard.
The BVBA Referee Program is a welcoming, development-focused community built on clarity, consistency and professionalism. We aim to provide strong coaching, clear communication and structured pathways so referees can build confidence and improve their skills over time. Our values emphasise teamwork, accountability and continual growth, creating an environment where officials can learn and contribute to the game in a meaningful way.
In addition to this our Scoretable and Statisticians team keep engaged with this game that we all love while consistently developing in order to improve the game day experience for all participants of the BigV Competition.
If you have any questions about being a technical official at blackburn, please contact our Technical Officials Program Manager, Con Economou
Become a referee
Interested in refereeing? Our Referees Beginners Course is the place to start.
Blackburn run 1-2 beginner courses a year in line with the clubs needs of officials to service our competitions. This includes 3 education sessions and intensive coaching through to your C1 Accreditation.
Entry into the course is generally very competitive and will include a group interview process.
Complete an expression of interest and we'll register you for the next course.
Minimum age is 14 years old.
Supporting underage officials
If Their Whistle is Green They Are Under 18.
Basketball Victoria’s campaign to ensure the basketball community provides an appropriate treatment for our referees under the age of 18. You will find more detailed information here.
At Blackburn, we operate under a Technical Officials Commission Structure. This includes a subcommittee who look after governance and guide the direction for the technical officials space. Below are our committee:
BVBA Technical Officials Commission
Con Economou
TOPM/TOC Chair
TOC Subcommittee
Kim Round
BVBA President
Allana Edgell
General Member
Alice Woodland
GENERAL MEMBER
Nathan Gilmour