2026 WARATAH LEAGUE & GTK WARATAH WHEELCHAIR LEAGUE POWERED BY WILSON FINALS | OFFICIALS PANEL ANNOUNCED

Competitions / Waratah League / Wheelchair
Written by Caleb Fogarty
21 May, 2026

Basketball NSW is pleased to announce the Technical Officials Panel for the 2026 GTK Waratah Wheelchair League Powered by Wilson Finals, taking place on Saturday, 23rd May at The Snakepit in Illawarra.

The panel features referees from across New South Wales, each recognised for their dedication and outstanding performances throughout the 2026 season. These officials will come together to officiate the biggest games of the year, ensuring the highest standard of officiating for athletes, coaches, and fans alike.

Basketball NSW Head of Technical Officials, Steve Clark, praised the efforts of referees across the state and acknowledged those selected for this year’s Finals.

“Selection to a Finals panel is a fantastic achievement and recognition of the effort these referees have put in throughout the season,” said Clark.

“Our officials have shown great professionalism and consistency across the season, and this appointment is a reward for that hard work. I’m excited to see this group officiate on such a big stage and represent the technical officials community with pride.”

The following are the referees for the GTK Waratah Wheelchair Powered by Wilson Finals.

Referees:

  • Adam Harris-Byron
  • Adam McIntyre 
  • Alexander Palmer 
  • Annette Flanagan 
  • Brad Lynch
  • Jamie Pepper 
  • Jessica Clements 
  • Liam Flanagan 
  • Matt Heffernan
  • Nathan Smith
  • Ron Josephs
  • Scott Deakes
  • Reserve : Renee Harbach 

Referee Coaches:

  • Helen Maree Rosenberg

Scoretable Panel:

  • Ben Dobell
  • Debra Banks
  • Gillian Adrian 
  • Koby Banks
  • Lily Wood
  • Lorraine Naylor 
  • Makayla Hawker
  • Murray King 
  • Tracy Childs