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BSA referee payments 2025
Received this email recently regarding an increase in payments for 2025.
Hopefully this means more focused referees during games, instead of the social comps getting the better ones due to the pay being better.
To the South Australian Referee Community,
On behalf of Basketball South Australia, I would like to thank everyone in the referee community for their efforts and contribution across the state. Equally as important, thank you to the parents, carers and significant others who drive you to stadiums and support you off the basketball court. You are all amazing!
As important as ever, referees are vital to the growth and success of basketball, and we remain focused on recruiting and retaining officials to ensure the continued development of competitions across South Australia.
We are committed to improving key areas such as referee scheduling, education, training, behaviour management, development, pathways, and match payments. Feedback continues to highlight that game payments remain a significant factor in attracting and retaining referees.
Increased Investment in Referees
Following the introduction of our simpler payment structure in 2024, we are further investing in our referees for 2025.
This includes:
Increased match payments across all levels and competitions.
Additional referee coaching and development.
A 20% increase in overall investment in referee development.
Pleasingly, this new model is achieving its goal with more experienced referees stepping onto the court to mentor and train the next generation — a development we are incredibly grateful for. This model will undergo annual reviews to ensure an appropriate balance between referee match payments, ongoing development, and coaching, alongside maintaining affordable participation costs.
Referee Registration
This year, there will be a renewed focus on ensuring all referees in Basketball South Australia competitions are registered. The registration process is moving into RefBook, and all referees must be registered to be assigned games.
Registration Fee
This small fee will remain at $27.50 and contributes towards insurance, governance frameworks, integrity resources, and child safeguarding requirements. RefBook will notify all users with details on how to complete registration.
Competition Fees
Each year, we undertake a detailed review to ensure competition fees reflect the true costs of delivering competitions while maintaining affordability for participants. With the increased investment in referee payments, rising venue costs, and staffing requirements, there will be a small increase in competition fees. These fees cover referee payments, court hire, and the support of stadium officers who ensure competitions run smoothly each night.
Thank you for your continued support and contribution to basketball in South Australia.
Together, we are committed to delivering improved standards across all aspects of our sport.
We look forward to an exciting and successful year ahead.
Kind regards,
Tim Brenton
Chief Executive Officer
Basketball South Australia
