Basketball NSW is thrilled to introduce the promising referees chosen for the Junior Development Program (JDP) for the year 2024.
The JDP initiative is tailored for budding referees actively involved in our vibrant Waratah Junior Leagues and Junior Premier League competitions. Selected referees will embark on a transformative journey from February to September, guided by Program Manager, Caitlin Grove. Throughout this period, they’ll receive personalised attention aimed at furnishing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to flourish as High-Performance Referees.
Congratulations to the following Referees:
- Alex Davidson – Illawarra
- Andy Dodds – Illawarra
- Belinda Dalton – Central Coast Rebels
- Broughton Hamilton – Hornsby
- Caitlyn Bloomfield – Illawarra
- Cory Wilkinson – Central Coast Waves
- Clare Kelly – Coffs Harbour
- Daniel Robinson – Hills
- Davina Kuang – St George
- Emmy Prykiel – Norths
- Heath Williams – Penrith
- Isabella Naylor – Central Coast Rebels
- Jackson Romanis – Albury
- Jake Jennings – Norths
- Josh Garnon – Hills
- Josh Uidam – Hills
- Kale Armstrong – Sutherland
- Lachlan Nicholas – Bankstown
- Lachlan Francis – Manly
- Lachlan Ferve – Hills
- Lilly Hogan – Norths
- Logan Peters – Newcastle
- Louis Brockwell – Norths
- Lucas Nicol – Manly
- Maddy Prowse – Port Macquarie
- Matias Chong – Bankstown
- Matthew Wray – Moss Vale
- Mitchell Butler – Port Macquarie
- Sarah White – McCarthur
- Will Cunningham – Valley Braves
- Ysobel Croucher – Bankstown
Information about eligibility:
This is an invite-only program where BNSW will scout eligible candidates from the Waratah Junior League and Junior Premier League season just passed along with recommendations from Program Managers. To be eligible for consideration, you must:
Have displayed the potential to become an elite official as identified by BNSW
Hold a minimum Association Intermediate Grading
Have been officiating at least in the previous season of JPL (or equivalent competition)
Can commit to the program in its entirety.
If you wish to gather more information about these programs, please contact Bradley Mattioli bradley.mattioli@bnsw.com.au
Learn more about Officiating HERE.