With the Cygnett WNBL 2023/24 season tipping-off tonight, Basketball NSW is excited to acknowledge the referees from around the state that have been appointed to officiate the WNBL and NBL leagues.
WNBL 2023/24 REFEREE PANEL:
| REFEREES | ASSOCIATION | |
| Michael | Beevers | Hills Hornets |
| James | Boyer | Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Spiders |
| Haylee | Cole | Hills Hornets |
| Nico | Fernandes | Sydney Comets |
| Byron | Geddes | St. George |
| Bradley | Mattioli | Norths Bears |
| Nathan | Paff | Hills Hornets |
| REFEREE COACHES | ASSOCIATION | |
| Darryl | Durham | Basketball ACT |
| Debbie | Keirs | Penrith Panthers |
| Jonathan | Parkinson | Norths Bears |
| Matthew | Ryan | Basketball ACT |
| Tim | Whealing | Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Spiders |
NBL 2023/24 REFEREE PANEL:
| REFEREES | ASSOCIATION | |
| Scott | Beker | Newcastle Falcons |
| James | Boyer | Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Spiders |
| Nico | Fernandes | Sydney Comets |
| Jack | Taylor | Basketball ACT |
| REFEREE COACHES | ASSOCIATION | |
| Anthony | O’Brien | Goulburn Bears |
| Matt | Ryan | Basketball ACT |
In addition to the WNBL and NBL referee panels, ten NSW referees have also been selected for the National Referee Development Program (NRDP) and the Elite Referee Program (ERP), which provide a platform for referees to further enhance their skills and contribute to the growth of basketball in Australia.
Managed by Basketball Australia in collaboration with the NBL, the NRDP offers a comprehensive development framework for aspiring referees. The program’s content is jointly delivered by Basketball Australia and the NBL, ensuring a holistic approach to referee education and training.
The ERP is exclusively managed by the NBL, with the content delivered by the league itself. This program caters to the elite referees who have already demonstrated exceptional skills and a deep understanding of the game.
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT REFEREE PROGRAM (NRDP) 2023/24 SELECTIONS:
| WNBL DEVELOPMENT REFEREES | ASSOCIATION | |
| Zara | Baldwin | Coffs Harbour Suns |
| Logan | Bilby | Sydney Comets |
| Caitlin | Grove | Bankstown Bruins |
| Marcus | Hayden | Sutherland Sharks |
| George | Kostakis | Bankstown Bruins |
| Marko | Nikolic | Bankstown Bruins |
ELITE REFEREE PROGRAM (ERP) 2023/24 SELECTIONS:
| NBL DEVELOPMENT REFEREES | ASSOCIATION | |
| Michael | Beevers | Hills Hornets |
| Bradley | Mattioli | Norths Bears |
| Nathan | Paff | Hills Hornets |
A huge congratulations to all our officials on their selections, and best of luck for the season ahead!
To learn more about refereeing and technical officials, and how to get involved, click HERE.
To purchase tickets to the WNBL, click HERE.
To purchase tickets to the NBL, click HERE.