Officiating FAQS

The following page contains a collection of the most common questions we receive on officiating.

The page is split into questions that cover the following areas:

  • Courses, Qualifications & Licencing
  • Mechanics & Support
  • Fees & Expenses
  • Officiating Advisory Group

Please scroll down the page until you find what you need.

If you're unable to find an answer to your question, it may be best to contact us using the button below.

Courses, Qualifications & Licencing

How can I qualify as a referee, table official or statistician? +
For information on how to pick up officiating qualifications, please click here.
Can I organise my own officiating course? +

To find out more about organising your own officiating courses, click here.

Is there any way I can practice the rules test? +

There are a list of rules test practice questions linked on the officiating resource page. Click here to access it.

Where can I download the fitness test for referees? +

You can find a link to download the fitness test on the officiating resources page. Click here to access it.

What should I do to licence as an official? +

We have a page dedicated to how to licence as an official and the requirements. Click here to access it. 

Are there any referee or table officials development camps I can attend? +

We have a dedicated page for domestic and international officiating camps. Click here to access it.

I have lost the certificate from my course, can I get a replacement? +

Email [email protected] with your membership number and course reference number (if known) and a replacement e-certificate can be sent.

I have previously completed a qualification but it is not showing on my profile, how do I get it added? +

Send a copy of your certificate to [email protected] and the details can be added to your membership profile. 

Mechanics & Support

Where can I find information about 2PO mechanics? +

You can download a 2PO manual from the officiating resources page on our website.

Click here to head to the resources page now.

Is there a Match Officials handbook which helps with the responsibilities of an official? +

You can download a Match Officials handbook from the officiating resources page on our website, which will help you with game day responsibilities.

Click here to head to the resources page now.

Where can I find the FIBA manuals on rules, interpretations and mechanics? +

You can find the downloadable FIBA Manuals, rules and interpretations from the officiating resources page. Click here to access it. 

I have just arrived from overseas, how can I referee in England? +

On our licencing for officials page, we had a dedicated section on License Requirements for Non-Nationals. To go to the page, click here.

Fees & Expenses

Where can I find the expenses forms for NBL and WNBL games? +

There are a variety of expense forms on the officiating resource page. Click here to access it.

What fee should I charge for a game I'm going to officiate? +

There is a list of recommended officiating fees on the officiating resources page. Click here to access it.

It is worth noting that the fees and expenses for the game you are going to officiate might be set by the competition organisers.

Officiating Advisory Group

What is the Officiating Advisory Group? +

The Basketball England Advisory Groups were formed in 2018 across coaching, officiating and competitions.


With a remit to drive forward Basketball England's priorities and strengthen the relationship between the National Governing Body and those within the sport, including members, clubs, stakeholders, regions and more, the three advisory groups meet periodically throughout the year.

To find out more about Officiating Advisory Group, click here

Who are the members of the Officiating Advisory Group? +

To find out more about the Officiating Advisory Group and its members, click here.