Leading the Charge:

Advocating for Referee Recognition & Development

In a sport driven by passion, we're stepping up to recognise the expertise of our referees. Wellington Basketball and BBNZ have teamed up to streamline pathways to higher accreditations, ensuring every referee gets equal chances to develop and shine at all game levels.

Our referees are acknowledged for their skills and compensated based on their current classification—be it per game or per hour.

With assignments tailored to classification status and experience and continuous guidance from our certified Referee Trainers, we're committed to fair growth opportunities. Join our movement, and let's grow the game together, valuing and celebrating the pivotal role of referees.

Step onto the court with purpose. Become part of our referee community and play a vital role in the game's integrity and growth.

Register to referee in our leagues and make a difference in every match!

Classification

BBNZ actively acknowledges referees by classifying them based on their experience and involvement. In alignment with this, WBA has crafted a transparent remuneration and evaluation system. Consequently, referees with advanced BBNZ classifications benefit from higher game or hourly rates.

  • FIBA Carded Referee
    Callum Welch
    Sam Pan

    NBL Referee
    Aimee-Jo Clark
    Joe Hemi
    Melony O’Connor

    National Rep & Senior Referee
    Adrian Szentivanyi
    Buzz Crawford
    Cade Young
    Gino Tempongko
    Joel Moral
    John Nixon
    John Worthington
    Rachael Hawea-Kete
    Ramir Padlan
    Voldi Simi

    Senior Rep Referee
    Codey Montgomerie
    Elijah Mareko
    Joshua Tutagalevao
    Kailo Ngatai-Rimene
    Lachie Robertson

    Rep Referee
    Arnel Jr Evangelista

    Accredited Community Referee
    Edwin Bondoc
    Evyator Tabor
    Hamish Waugh
    Indi Perez
    Joemar Amurao
    Josiah Tutagalevao
    Ollie Watt
    Phoenix Patea
    Steve Bedford
    Steve Wang
    Thomas Johnson
    Viv Johnson

    Kiwi Hoops Referee
    Alize Va'aua
    Ava Yee
    Blake Szeto
    Charlie Crawford
    Hunter Howe
    Kahu Tinirau
    Oli Steward
    Tama Nikora
    Tobie Crawford
    Tui Howe
    Vera Schmidt

  • FIBA Referee
    Level: Everything
    Pay Rate: $40 Per Game

    NBL Referee
    Level: Everything
    Pay Rate: $34 Per Game

    National Rep & Senior Referee
    Level: U23
    Pay Rate: $28 Per Game

    Senior Rep Referee
    Level: U19
    Pay Rate: $24 Per Game

    Rep Referee
    Level: U13 - U17
    Pay Rate: $20 Per Game

    Accredited Community Referee
    Level: Social Adult, CSW
    Pay Rate: $20 Per Game

    Kiwi Hoops Referee
    Level: Entry - Kids, Youth
    Pay Rate: $15 Per Hour