FIBA Referee Operations has published the regionalized handbook for the 2025–2027 cycle to provide FIBA referees with a comprehensive guide to licensing, regional administrative standards, and the essential digital tools required to maintain high performance in the modern game.
MIES (Switzerland) – As basketball continues its rapid global evolution, the newly released FIBA Referees Handbook 2025–2027 provides a standardized framework to ensure consistency across FIBA officiating. This resource is designed to support referees as the game continues to evolve. By publishing regional editions, FIBA ensures that referees receive guidance tailored to their specific geographic offices while maintaining a unified global standard for competition administration and training.
A major focus of the handbook is the integration of digital tools, such as the iRef Library and pre-game apps, which are now essential for modern preparation and performance analysis. While it serves as a foundational operational guide, FIBA notes that it is meant to complement—not replace—competition-specific manuals. Ultimately, the handbook streamlines the path for referees across the Black, Green, and White license categories to maintain quality officiating standards worldwide.
The Handbook is available for all registered FIBA Referees.
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