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FIBA |Organisation

Stand: Juli 2000

Manual for FIBA Commissioners and International Referees

Table of Contents

1.1. Prior to departure
1.1.1. Nomination
1.1.2. Confirmation
1.1.3. Planning the trip
1.1.4. Contacting the organising club
1.1.5. Visa

2.1. Definition
2.1.1. Competitions

2.2. Prior to departure
2.2.1. Nomination
2.2.2. Confirmation
2.2.3. Contacting the organisers

2.3. Arrival
2.3.1. At the venue

2.4. Before the competition
2.4.1. Technical meeting
2.4.2. Eligibility control
2.4.3. Identity and age control
2.4.4. Gender verification
2.4.5. Declaration on doping and arbitration
2.4.6. FIBA Identity Card

2.5. During the competition
2.5.1. Results of the games
2.5.2. Financial provisions
2.5.3. Doping control

2.6. After the competition
2.6.1. Documents

2.7. General rules
2.7.1. Accompanying referees
2.7.2. Nomination form

1. European club competitions

1.1. Prior to departure

1.1.1. Nomination

1.1.1.1. For each game of the European Club Competitions, the nomination forms showing the venue and the date of the game, as well as the names of the commissioner and referees, are sent by post as follows:

• To both clubs.
• To the clubs' national federations.
• To the commissioner.
• To the national federations of the three officials.

1.1.1.2. On the same day as these forms are posted, the respective national federations also are informed of the above facts by fax.

1.1.2. Confirmation

1.1.2.1. The national federations of the appointed officials are responsible for conveying all details to them and confirming their availability to the Secretariat of FIBA as soon as possible and no later than 72 hours after receipt of the nomination.

1.1.2.2. Officials are advised to inform their national federation that they are available to officiate for FIBA and remind the national federation to pass on this information.

1.1.2.3. The commissioner may confirm his availability directly to the Secretariat of FIBA, however we do advice him to do so through his national federation. The referees must do so through their national federations.

1.1.2.4. If, for any reason, an official cannot accept his nomination, the national federation must inform the Secretariat of FIBA immediately in writing (telegram, telex or fax) and has the right to propose a replacement.

1.1.3. Planning the trip 

1.1.3.1. Immediately after officials have confirmed their availability to the national federation, they should find out their possible itinerary, bearing in mind that they should:

1. Arrive at the game venue the night before the game.
2. Choose an economical method of transport in order to minimise the travelling expenses.

Clarification:

1. The official may arrive at the game venue before 10:00 on the day of the game but only if:
 
• he has travelled overnight by train (sleeper),
• he has travelled by car and the distance is less than 250 km.
2. Officials are entitled to travel comfortably in order that they can perform their duties to the best of their ability. Nevertheless, they must avoid unnecessary expense.
   For women's club games and/or when the distance between the officials' city and the game venue is short (guideline: 6 hours by daytime train or car) it is recommended not to travel by air but to use another means of transport, such as train and/or car.
   If travelling by air, the shortest and most direct route must be used. The trip should not be started from an expensive country or city (particularly if this country or city is not the official's own) and any overnight stay must be avoided.

1.1.3.2. Officials must accept a prepaid ticket sent by the organising club, unless:

1. It arrives later than 72 hours before departure.
2. It entails an additional loss of working days.

Clarification:

1. In spite of 1.1.3.2 a) and b) ÜBER, officials should cooperate as much as possible with the organising club to avoid any unnecessary expense.
   Officials are advised to make their own seat reservations for their journey and to inform the organising club of the reservations made. They should then wait as long as possible (even up to the day of the departure) for the prepaid ticket to arrive.
   Should an official have to buy his own ticket because the prepaid ticket did not arrive, the Secretariat of FIBA guarantees that it will reimburse the cost if, for any reason, the organising club does not pay.
2. If a prepaid ticket is issued obliging the official to fly two days before the day of the first game or to leave the venue of the game two days after the day of the last game, the official is not obliged to accept such a ticket.
   If the prepaid ticket enables the official to fly the day before the first game and to leave the day after the last game, it must be accepted.
   Under no circumstances are officials entitled to have their salary reimbursed.
 

1.1.4. Contacting the organising club

1.1.4.1. The national federations of appointed officials should provide every assistance possible to ensure their presence at the venue of the game in good time.

1.1.4.2. The national federations of appointed officials (or the officials) must inform the organising club in writing (fax) of the officials' arrival (date, time, means of transport, flight number) as soon as possible.

When notifying the club by telephone, the name and position of the person informed must be noted.

1.1.4.3. In the case of a double/triple nomination, the organising club of the first game must be contacted. 

1.1.5. Visa

If an entry visa is required, the embassy in question must be contacted immediately and asked to issue the visa in good time.

1.2. Travel

1.2.1. Documents

1.2.1.1. Officials must ensure that they have all the necessary documents for their journey (passport, visa, etc.) and that the tickets have been issued as required (departure time, price, etc.).

Officials should always carry the following documents with them:

• FIBA Licence.
• Nomination form.
• Address, telephone, telex or fax number of the Secretariat of FIBA, the organising club(s) and the organising club's national federation, as well as contact numbers for colleagues in the host country.
• The Official Basketball Rules of FIBA.
• The Regulations for European Club Competitions.
• This Manual.

1.2.2. Transportation problems

Should officials experience such difficulties and feel that they may not arrive in time, thus causing serious problems with regard to the organisation of the game, they must immediately contact the Secretariat of FIBA and/or the organising club and explain the difficulties personally or leave a message on the answering machine.

Examples:

1. This is referee/commissioner John Smith. I missed my plane from Helsinki to Rome. I have to take the next plane with an overnight stay in Rome and I will fly from Rome to Bari tomorrow at 07:55, flight AZ 224, arrival in Bari at 09:00.
2. Due to fog, the airport in Vienna is closed. I hope to fly to Paris tomorrow at 06:50, flight AF 1063, arrival in Paris at 09:05. Please try to find a stand-by referee in case of further difficulties.
3. The airport in Moscow is closed because of snow. There is no chance of arriving at the game in time. Please find another referee who can be there in time.
4. I have had a car accident on my way to the game. Since the trains are not running anymore, etc., I will not be able to be at the game in time and I am returning home. Would you please find a referee to replace me.

In the case of a) and b), officials must contact the Secretariat of FIBA immediately upon arrival at the game venue.

1.3. Arrival

1.3.1. At the venue

1.3.1.1. The commissioner must contact the organising club immediately upon arrival. He must check with the organising club the date, time and means of transport by which the referees will be arriving.

For games in the Additional Preliminary Round, as well as the first game of the Preliminary Round in all five cups, the commissioner must also notify FIBA of his hotel, telephone and fax numbers upon arrival.

1.1.3.2. The referees must contact the commissioner immediately upon arrival. If they arrive very late, they should leave a message at the reception desk, giving their room number.

The following situations may occur:

1. The organising club has no information regarding the arrival of the referee(s). If a referee has not arrived by 17:00 on the day before the game, the commissioner must contact the Secretariat of FIBA personally or leave a message on the answering machine.
   If the commissioner has left a message on the answering machine and the referee arrives before 08:00 on the day of the game after all, the commissioner must immediately inform the Secretariat of FIBA accordingly.
2. The club has the details of the referees' arrival. If, without warning, a referee does not arrive by the time indicated, the commissioner must contact the Secretariat of FIBA immediately.
   Whenever officials call the Secretariat of FIBA, they must give the telephone and/or fax number(s) of where they can be reached.

1.1.3.3. With regard to the checking of FIBA player licences please refer to 1.4.4.5.

1.4. Before the game

1.4.1. Staying conditions

1.4.1.1. Upon arrival at the game venue, the commissioner should check the staying conditions offered by the organising club (hotel, meals, transport facilities, training arrangements, etc.).

1.4.1.2. If there are any problems, the commissioner shall act in accordance with the regulations mentioned in 1.2.1.2.

1.4.1.3. The commissioner must not take decisions too quickly but try to solve any problems by mutual cooperation with all parties involved.

1.4.1.4. Any problems regarding staying conditions must be mentioned in the commissioner's report.

1.4.2. Expense sheets

1.4.2.1. Expense sheets must be duly completed in block capitals.

1.4.2.2. A new expense sheet must be used for each game.

1.4.2.3. It must be clear from the expense sheet whether the travel expenses are reimbursed for a single game only or whether this is part of a double or triple nomination.

1.4.3. Travel expenses

1.4.3.1. The travel expenses are those incurred during the journey from the officials' town (as mentioned on the game form) to the game venue.

1.4.3.2. Officials are not entitled to charge the organising club for additional expenses such as taxi, local transportation, etc.

Examples:

 
1. Referee from Vienna, game in Limoges.
   Itinerary: Vienna - Paris CDG (flight),
   Paris CDG - Paris Orly (airline bus or public transport),
   Paris Orly - Limoges (flight).
   The travel expenses incurred in this example are permitted.
2. Referee from Vienna, game in Limoges.
   Itinerary: home - Vienna airport (airline bus or taxi or public transport),
   Paris CDG - Paris Orly (taxi),
   Limoges airport - hotel (public transport or taxi).
   The travel expenses incurred in this example are not permitted and the methods of transport in brackets should not be included in the travel expenses.

1.4.3.3. Officials are not entitled to ask the organising club to pick them up at an airport or railway station which is not in or very near to the town where the game is to be played.

Examples:

1. Flying to Amsterdam for the game in Brussels.
2. Flying to Bologna for the game in Pesaro.

In these examples the officials must reach Brussels/Pesaro by public transport (train, bus, etc.).

1.4.3.4.  "A double sleeping car" means that two persons sleep in one compartment. Officials are entitled to have their sleeping car ticket reimbursed only if travelling overnight by train (not by car).

1.4.3.5. Officials must avoid unnecessary travel expenses.

Examples:

1. Travelling from Bratislava to Budapest.
   The route Bratislava-Prague-Budapest is not permitted.
2. Travelling from Barcelona to Mirande.
   The route Barcelona-Paris-Toulouse-Mirande is not permitted. 

1.4.3.6. Officials shall not be reimbursed in cash for meals to which they are entitled.
Example: receiving DM 60 instead of lunch on the day of the game.

1.4.3.7. A double nomination involving a Tuesday and a Thursday is considered as a triple nomination as far as staying expenses are concerned.

1.4.3.8. In the case of double/triple nominations, all travel expenses from the beginning to the end of the trip must be added together and then divided by two/three.

1.4.3.9. Should the commissioner have doubts about the correctness of a referee's expenses, he must inform the referee as such. If the referee insists that the expenses are correct, these should be paid and included on the expense sheet and the commissioner should mention his doubts in his report.

1.4.3.10. The payment of all expenses and fees must be made by clubs directly and only to the commissioners for all officials involved. It is up to the commissioner to make the payment to the referees. Taking the above into account, referees shall not receive any cash during the entire stay from anybody else but the commissioner.

1.4.4. At the hall

1.4.4.1. Officials must be at the hall at least one hour before the beginning of the game. The representatives of the organising club have a good knowledge of the local traffic conditions and can advise the officials about the best time to leave the hotel.

1.4.4.2. The commissioner shall contact the table officials and supply them with the game form so that the scoresheet may be completed.

1.4.4.3. The commissioner shall contact the representatives of both clubs in order to collect the player licences and the list of a maximum of 10 players with their uniform numbers (see attached form). This list is to be given to the scorekeeper immediately.

1.4.4.4. If any doubts arise, the commissioner shall check the licences against the passports or against any identity cards with photos, as soon as possible before the game. In the case of the visiting club, this may be done well ahead of time.

It is strongly recommended that the FIBA player licences of clubs playing their first game in the Preliminary Rounds of the European Club Competitions be checked on the morning of the day of the game.

Should there be any difficulties, the commissioner must contact the Secretariat of FIBA as soon as possible.

The beginning of the game must not be delayed as a result of passport or licence control.

1.4.4.5. The commissioner shall check that the scoresheet has been properly completed and then return the licences and passports to the clubs' representatives.
Only players who are on the list of players and in possession of a FIBA licence, or a fax from FIBA stating that a FIBA licence has been issued, are eligible to play.

1.4.4.6. The referee shall check the functioning of all the necessary technical equipment (game clock, 30-second clock, time-out clock, reserve clocks, balls, etc.) no later than 20 minutes before the game.

1.4.4.7. The commissioners of the first club's home game will receive from the Secretariat of FIBA the "Declaration for Basketball Facilities". It is the duty of the commissioner to verify the facts of the declaration, to inform FIBA of any discrepancies and to send it back together with his report.

1.4.4.8. The commissioner shall ensure that he is seated between the scorekeeper and timekeeper.

1.4.5. Advertising

1.4.5.1. The commissioner must check that the advertising conforms to the Regulations of FIBA governing the Use of Advertising, as mentioned in the Regulations for European Club Competitions, 1998-1999 edition.

1.4.5.2. Whenever possible, the commissioner should cooperate with the clubs before the game in order to correct any minor discrepancies with the regulations, e.g. players' shoes, undergarments, players being uniformly dressed for presentation, illegal advertising, coaches' dress, mascots.

1.4.5.3. Should clubs disregard the commissioner's request to correct minor discrepancies, the commissioner must report this as follows (for example):

"Despite my request to Mr. X, the manager of the club, to move the mascot from the playing court, he/she ran along the sidelines during play."

1.4.5.4. The wording and drawings in the Regulations governing the Use of Advertising cannot cover all the nuances which may occur at a particular game.

1.4.5.5. For specific details, the commissioner must consult:

1. The 'Regulations for European Club Competitions'
2. The 'Official Basketball Rules' and
3. The Commissioner's Check List.

1.5. After the game

1.5.1. Commissioner's report

1.5.1.1. The commissioner's report must be duly completed in block capitals or using a typewriter.

1.5.1.2. The commissioner must only write remarks in his report in the case of difficulties or discrepancies. If everything is in order, he does not write anything and simply fills in the bottom part of the report (name and signature of commissioner).

1.5.1.3. The report must be completed in English or French.

1.5.1.4. The commissioner must check the approximate number of spectators with the organising club.

1.5.1.5. Any matters which, according to the commissioner's opinion, are not in accordance with the Internal Regulations of FIBA, the Regulations for European Club Competitions, the Official Basketball Rules or with the general rules of behaviour and sportsmanship, must be indicated in detail in the commissioner's report.

1.5.2. Commissioner's referee report

1.5.2.1. The commissioner's referee report must be duly completed in block capitals or using a typewriter.

1.5.2.2. The report must be completed in English or French and for each game and each referee. In case of a double/triple nomination, only one (1) form per referee is needed.

1.5.2.3. Please photocopy the form for future use since this form will be not included in the nomination shipment.

1.5.2.4. In order to complete the "Commissioner's Referee Report" form please refer to the following suggestions in each relevant section:

Section 1. Arrival, travel expenses, gifts received, dress, general presentation and behaviour. Any discrepancies regarding the articles in this manual should be noted.

Section 2. Game control, feeling for the game, advantage/disadvantage philosophy, relationships, quality of the game and overall performance.

Section 3. Of which level of games this referee is capable and your opinion on his future potential.

1.5.3. Final score

1.5.3.1. The organising club must send the official FIBA form by fax giving the final score, the score at the end of the first half and each extra period to the Secretariat of FIBA within one (1) hour of the end of the game. At the same time, the Official Statistic Sheet must be sent to the Secretariat of FIBA.

1.5.3.2. It is not the commissioner's responsibility to send the final score and the Official Statistic Sheet to the Secretariat of FIBA but he must check that this has been done.

1.5.4. Documents

1.5.4.1. The commissioner is responsible for sending the original scoresheet (white), the FIBA Expense Sheet, the Official Statistics Sheet, the Commissioner's Report and the Commissioner's Referee Reports to the Secretariat of FIBA by 12:00 noon at the latest on the day following the game.

1.5.4.2. If the organising club is in a country with an unreliable postal service, it is recommended that the commissioner send the report from another country (on his way home or even from his home country) as long as there are no difficulties with the postal system in that country.

1.5.4.3. Should any serious incident occur (such as a protest against the result of the game, the disqualification of a player, bad behaviour by spectators, etc.), the commissioner must send his report in writing by fax to the Secretariat of FIBA within one (1) hour of the end of the game.

If it is impossible to reach the Secretariat of FIBA immediately by fax, the commissioner must telephone and inform the Secretariat of FIBA personally or leave a message on the answering machine.

1.5.4.4. Whenever the commissioner feels that he has to report something, he should use the wording of the regulations with further explanations in detail. The article number and the text of the violation should be clearly stated.

Example 1:

Article 99 "Unsportsmanlike behaviour on the part of club managers"
The club manager of team X entered the court immediately after the game and shouted at the referees. The security forces had to take him away.

Example 2:

Article 150.1 "Players' - shirts"
The players of team A were advertising "Sunshine Shoes" on the back of their shirts.

It must be very clear from the commissioner's report whom, and for what reason, he is reporting to the Secretariat of FIBA.

1.5.4.5. The commissioner must ensure that he reports to the Secretariat of FIBA everything that has to be reported.

1.5.4.6. With regard to technical equipment and the playing court, the commissioner always refers to the regulations for the specific cup. He should not report anything as being "not in accordance with the regulations" if it is only recommended.

1.5.4.7. For all games, 10 eligible players must be present in person at the city (venue) of the game and, if possible, also at the beginning of the game, regardless of whether they play or not. The commissioner must make sure that the names of players not having played are not crossed on the scoresheet.

1.6. Doping

1.6.1. Doping controls

FIBA may carry out unannounced doping controls. In this case, the supervisory doctor will introduce himself, without having been announced, to the organisers and show them his nomination form. If any difficulties occur, the commissioner shall collaborate with the organisers and the supervisory doctor in order to ensure the smooth running of the control.

1.7. General rules

1.7.1. Nomination

The commissioner and referee nominations for each game are only valid for the person in question (and not for any accompanying persons).

An exception may be made if:

1. Approval has been given by the Secretariat of FIBA before the game/competition, and
2. The expenses of the accompanying person are entirely covered by the person making the official request. The person in question must obtain receipts for all expenses in case of possible queries. 

1.7.2. Music

The commissioner should be aware of the difference between music played over the public address system and that played live using musical instruments.

Music can only be played over the public address system before the game, during the half-time interval, during intervals before any extra period and during time-outs.

Music played live by spectators using musical instruments can be played anytime provided that it is done behind the end lines and on the side of the playing court opposite the scorer's table and the team bench areas.

1.7.3. Gifts

Since gifts are an expression of friendship, officials are permitted to accept them.

However, the total value of gifts accepted from a single club may not exceed US $ 100 per official.

1.7.4. Dress

FIBA games are social events. Officials should therefore dress accordingly at all times during the event (suit, tie, etc.).

1.7.5. Image of the game

All discrepancies towards the regulations governing the image of the game (players uniformly dressed at the presentation, coaches and assistant coaches appropriately dressed, table officials uniformly dressed, additional personnel e. g. floor wipers, mascots, cheerleaders) must be mentioned in the commissioner's report.

1.7.6. Extras

1.7.6.1. Officials are entitled to hotel accommodation on the night before and the night of the game as well as to meals, starting with dinner the day before the game and finishing with breakfast the day following the game.

1.7.6.2. If an official receives a prepaid ticket, he is entitled to accommodation and meals from the day of his departure to the day of his return, in accordance with the dates and times on the ticket.

1.7.6.3. Before officials leave the hotel, they must make sure that all their extras (telephone calls, laundry, minibar, etc.) have been paid.

1.7.7. Souvenirs

Each game of the European Club Competitions is a social event of special significance. Officials should therefore have a small memento (pin, flag, etc.) ready for their colleagues as a souvenir of the occasion.

1.7.8. Languages

The commissioner is expected to be able to communicate at a very high level (and the referees at a high level) in at least two of the five official languages of FIBA.

1.7.9. Single judge

1.7.9.1. The single judge must not be seated at the scorer's table. It is recommended that he be seated in a position which enables him to observe the game totally and impartially (one of the best positions is across from the scorer's table and about 10 rows up).

1.7.9.2. The single judge is not required to write a report unless he has had to execute his duties due to a protest against the result of the game or to disqualifying penalties to be imposed on players, coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, team followers and team supporters (spectators).

1.7.9.3. The single judge's expenses should be included in the commissioner's expense sheet. The commissioner should use the free space on the bottom part of the second page of the expense sheet.

1.7.10. Arrival at the venue

Officials must arrive at the venue/country of the game no earlier than one day before the game/competition and must leave the day after the game/competition at the latest (unless otherwise indicated in the regulations of the game/competition in question).

Officials must avoid staying longer than absolutely necessary. They should not accept a prepaid ticket which does not comply with the regulations.

1.7.11. Communicating with FIBA

In principle, officials should not communicate directly with the Secretariat of FIBA, except in exceptional cases. Generally speaking, officials shall inform the Secretariat of FIBA of any problems via their national federation only.

Exception (see also 1.2.2, 1.3.1.2 and 1.5.4.3):

If, for any unexpected reason (illness, serious family problems, etc.) occurring just before the game, an official cannot fulfil his duties, he must immediately inform the Secretariat of FIBA directly. He must also inform his national federation at the same time.

In such a case, the Secretariat of FIBA may contact the official directly in order to speed up the substitution procedure. Once the replacement official has confirmed his availability, the national federation will be informed accordingly.

1.7.12. Officiating fees for commissioner, single judge and referees

According to Art. 69.3:

Competition	Round	Fee
ECM	Preliminary Round I & II Play-Offs and Final Four	DM DM	1000 1500
ECC	Preliminary Round All further rounds including Final	DM DM	700 1000
ECK	Preliminary Round All further rounds including Finals	DM DM	500 700
ECF	Preliminary Round Play-Offs and Final Four	DM DM	500 700
ECR	Preliminary Round All further rounds including Finals	DM DM	300 500

2.1. Definition

2.1.1. Competitions

2.1.1.1. For the purpose of this manual, the main official competitions of FIBA are considered to be all competitions of FIBA with the exception of the European Club Competitions. FIBA nominates representatives, commissioners and referees at these competitions.

2.1.1.2. The competitions range from the World Championship for Men to the European Qualifying Tournament for Cadets/Cadettes.

2.1.2.2. The articles in Section 1 (European Club Competitions) of this manual are also valid for the main official competitions of FIBA.
The few exceptions and some additional items are mentioned in this Section (2).

2.1.2. Prior to departure

2.2.1. Nomination

2.2.1.1. For each competition, the nomination forms indicate, among other things:

• The official name and dates of the competition.
• The city and country of the competition.
• The names of the participating countries.
• The names of:
• the FIBA representative.
• the commissioner(s) of FIBA.
• the neutral referees.
• the accompanying referees.

The nomination forms are sent by post to:

• The organisers.
• The participating countries.
• The national federation of the FIBA representative.
• The national federation(s) of the commissioner(s).
• The national federations of the neutral referees.
• The FIBA representative.
• The commissioner(s). 

2.2.1.2. For the competitions, FIBA may nominate superior officials in the capacity of:

1. FIBA representative,
2. FIBA representative and commissioner,
3. Commissioner. 

2.2.1.3. When a person is nominated "FIBA representative" he acts on behalf of the Secretary General of FIBA and is not the commissioner of the competition in question.

2.2.1.4. When a person is nominated "FIBA representative and commissioner", this person has a dual function according to the duties of the FIBA representative and of the commissioner.
This occurs mainly at competitions which have no more than 6 participating teams and which are held in a single venue.

2.2.1.5. When a person is nominated "commissioner", this person acts according to his duties as commissioner.

This occurs mainly at competitions which have more than 6 participating teams and which are held in more than one venue.

Clarification:

1. Final and/or Preliminary Round(s) at one venue - 2 or more individuals are nominated.
   According to the nomination forms, one of them is the "FIBA representative and commissioner", the other(s) is/are "commissioners".
2. Preliminary Round at 2 or more venues.
   Each individual acts as "FIBA representative and commissioner" at the venue to which he has been nominated even if this is not stated as such on the nomination form. 

2.2.2. Confirmation

2.2.2.1. The national federations must immediately confirm the officials' nomination to the Secretariat of FIBA, at the very latest by the deadline mentioned on the nomination form.

2.2.2.2. The dates mentioned on the nomination form are the dates of the first and last days of the competition games.

2.2.3. Contacting the organisers

2.2.3.1. The organiser is the national federation of the country where the competition is to be held (unless a different organising body is named).

2.2.3.2. Accompanying referees shall not contact the organisers unless they are not travelling with the team.

2.3. Arrival

2.3.1. At the venue

2.3.1.1. Upon arrival at the competition venue, the FIBA representative and/or commissioner must contact the representatives of the national federation and the organising committee, the commissioner(s) and the neutral and accompanying referees in order to verify their presence at the venue.

The Secretariat of FIBA must be informed as soon as possible of the telephone and fax numbers, etc. of the place where the FIBA representative and/or commissioner can be reached.

2.4. Before the competition

2.4.1. Technical meeting

2.4.1.1. Before the beginning of the competition, the organisers and the highest official nominated by FIBA shall call a technical meeting.

2.4.1.2. The agenda of such a meeting will be as follows:

1. Opening of the meeting.
2. Roll call of the participating countries.
3. Formation of the Technical Committee for the competition.
4. Formation of the Jury of Appeal of the competition.
5. Checking the necessary documents (passports, Identity Cards, etc.).
6. Checking of the uniforms (colour, advertising, etc.).
7. Miscellaneous.

A second meeting shall be held with the officials only. The agenda should be as follows:

1. Roll call of participants.
2. Short review of duties.
3. General organisation of duties (distribution of nominations, stand-by, etc.).
4. General organisation of the competition with regard to officials (meals, transport, etc.).
5. Miscellaneous. 

2.4.2. Eligibility control

2.4.2.1. Identity Cards

All players must be in possession of a FIBA Identity Card for the following categories and phases of competition:

1. As of the Final Round: cadets, cadettes.
2. As of the Qualifying Round: junior men and women, young men, young women, senior men and women.

2.4.2.2. Check-List for commissioners

1. Identity and age (see 2.4.3 below),
2. Gender verification (see 2.4.4 below),
3. Declaration on doping and arbitration (see 2.4.5 below).
 

2.4.3. Identity and age control

Team representatives must present the passport or national identity card of each player together with the FIBA Identity Card (see 2.4.2.1). If there are any doubts, the player in question must present himself for control.

If a new FIBA Identity Card is issued at a competition, it must be signed by the player in front of the commissioner and the person responsible for the team. After the control, the commissioner shall return the FIBA Identity Card to the person responsible for the team.

2.4.4. Gender verification

At the beginning of the Final Round only, for women's competitions, a gender verification will be carried out for all players not already in possession of a FIBA Identity Card.

For players who have previously received their FIBA Identity Card on the occasion of a Qualifying or Challenge Round Tournament, the section "Femininity control" must be completed on the Identity Card in the space provided for this purpose.

Gender verification tests will be carried out in accordance with the procedure in effect for the competition in question.

2.4.5. Declaration on doping and arbitration

The commissioner must check on the official List of Players whether this declaration has been signed by each player aged 18 and over.

If a declaration has to be signed, the original should be sent to the Secretariat of FIBA and the copy returned to the person responsible for the team.

2.4.6. FIBA Identity Card

2.4.6.1. This card proves the basketball nationality, the date of birth and the sex of a player. It is valid for the player's entire sporting career.

2.4.6.2. The Secretariat of FIBA issues FIBA Identity Cards on the basis of the List of Players received from the national federations, together with a certified copy of the birth certificate of each player and 2 photos, and after having confirmed eligibility.

2.4.6.3. These Identity Cards together with the FIBA approved List of Players will be given to the commissioner by the person responsible for the team at the Technical Committee meeting before the competition.

2.4.6.4. After verifying the age and, if necessary, after receiving the results of the gender verification tests, the commissioner shall give all FIBA Identity Cards back to the representatives of the participating teams.

2.5. During the competition

2.5.1. Results of the games

The organiser of the competition must inform the Secretariat of FIBA by fax of the final score, the score at the end of the first half and each extra period of the day's games after the last game of the day.

2.5.2. Financial provisions

2.5.2.1. Travelling expenses

Due to the fact that many competitions are often held at weekends, reduced air-fares should be chosen (if a prepaid ticket has not been sent). It is recommended that excursion or special fare tickets be used.

The travelling expenses of accompanying referees are covered by their national federations.

2.5.2.2. Officiating fee

The FIBA representative, commissioners, neutral and accompanying referees are entitled to receive an officiating fee according to the scale mentioned in the Internal Regulations of FIBA governing International Referees, Art. 7.4 (Exception: the accompanying referees at the Promotion Cups).

The fees for Qualifying Tournaments are also valid for Challenge Rounds.

2.5.3. Doping control

2.5.3.1. Doping control tests shall be carried out during some competitions according to the provisions laid down in the 1998 edition of the Internal Regulations of FIBA governing Doping Control.

2.6. After the competition

2.6.1. Documents

2.6.1.1. The "FIBA representative and/or commissioner" is responsible for sending his report to the Secretariat of FIBA within 72 hours after the end of the competition.

2.6.1.2. His report, on the official FIBA Commissioner's Report form, must contain all the necessary information regarding the competition, as per the skeleton report form.

2.7. General rules

2.7.1. Accompanying referees

Accompanying referees are a part of their team but their behaviour must be absolutely impartial and neutral (i. e. they cannot sit on the team bench, etc.).

2.7.2. Nomination form

In the Preliminary Rounds, competitions are usually played at different venues.

Officials must check on the nomination form the exact location of the venue for which they have been nominated. 

FIBA hopes that this "Manual for FIBA Commissioners and International Referees" will help you to identify your rights and duties at the various official competitions of FIBA more easily, as well as assist all parties concerned, by unifying the administrative procedures of our sport throughout Europe.

Have a good game!

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