BV TOC Accreditation Policy
To gain an A Grade, a referee must:
• Have been accredited at B Grade referee for at least Twelve (12) Months and be 16 years of age or older;
• Complete all modules of a TOD-Approved A Grade Theory Course overseen by an accredited Referee Coach of Grade 3 or higher; and
• Gain at least 80% pass in a theory examination approved by the TOD. If the examiner believes that extenuating circumstances warrant a lower pass mark, the circumstances must be submitted to the TOC in writing for its consideration. The TOC’s decision on this matter shall be final;
• Complete a practical assessment by competently refereeing a match of suitably-challenging standard to the satisfaction of the assessing Referee-Coach;
• If considered appropriate, attempt a Fitness test, (as a familiarization exercise; meeting the fitness standard is not a requirement for A Grade accreditation).
Accreditation may be granted, (in accordance with TOC Domestic Referee Competencies), by a Grade 3 or higher Referee Coach appointed by the local basketball association or a TOD-appointed accredited Referee Coach.