Why do you officiate?

[Oz Referee]

Personally there are several reasons that I referee (in order of importance):
- to give something back to the game
- to assist in the development and growth of Australian Basketball
- because it's fun
- to stay/get fit
- to earn money
- because I'm a damn sight better ref than a player
- I like having a position of power

How I got started in refereeing:
My father was a referee. He felt that learning to referee would give me a better understanding of the game, and make me a better player (which it did). So when I was 11 I started refereeing - and quickly found that I loved at least as much (if not more) than playing.

Why do I keep refereeing?
- Beacause I have to - if I don't there simply aren't enough referees in my area (and Australia generally) to pick up the slack.
- For all the other reasons above
- Because of the ability it gives me to have conversations with people like all of you here (even the likes of Rut )