Recently, a new cohort of basketball referees from our school successfully completed their training program. Among them, 8 obtained Level 2 certification and 16 obtained Level 3 certification, making a total of 24 newly qualified referees. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the school’s efforts to cultivate basketball officiating talent. It also recognizes the hard work of the trainees and represents our contribution to the standardized and professional development of basketball competitions on campus.
Level 2 Referees:
Yang Junjie, Zhou Bingcheng, Lu Jiabin, Hu Bingye, Hu Hao, Cai Weihan, Zhang Liangquan, Xie Zhenling
Level 3 Referees:
Ailikaimujiang Yusupu, Cui Siyu, Liu Hao, Wang Hao, Xi Zhongkai, Kang Zhenxiang, Wang Zhongtao, Chen Yanshuo, Zhao Zhihao, Liu Zihao, Fan Yubo, Yao Yiming, Yang Yuxin, Lin Zhufeng, He Fu, Yang Yaojie
Basketball referees are essential to the sport, ensuring that games are conducted fairly, justly, and smoothly. Through professional training, referees gain a firm grasp of game rules and enhance their accuracy in making calls and ability to handle in-game situations—ultimately improving the quality and experience of the games. The training also emphasized ethics, psychological preparedness, and teamwork—qualities fundamental to becoming an outstanding referee.
The training curriculum included detailed rule interpretation, the use of referee signals and whistles, game management procedures, and handling of special scenarios (such as dispute resolution and foul judgments). It also featured practical simulation exercises. The combination of theory and practice allowed trainees to deepen their understanding through match simulations and case analysis.
The graduation certificate is a recognition of the trainees’ achievements and serves as official qualification to serve as referees in future basketball events. Having passed the assessments and acquired comprehensive knowledge and skills, these referees are now ready to ensure the fairness and order of basketball games. As they accumulate more experience and further improve their officiating skills, some are expected to move on to higher-level referee certifications and officiate larger-scale competitions.
The successful completion of this training marks a solid step forward in the school’s referee talent development. It not only brings recognition to our basketball referee training efforts but also greatly inspires other students who aspire to pursue officiating. Looking ahead, we hope to attract even more aspiring referees to join future programs and contribute to the growth and professionalism of basketball officiating.
