3x3 offers great opportunities to both aspiring and experienced referees. The diverse competition network brings many chances to develop the 3x3-game specific skills each season, supported by a systematic clinic and referee development program.
The 3x3 refereeing program is also designed to support the dual career path of officiating both 3x3 and basketball.
By hosting a
FIBA 3x3 Officiating Basics Webinar: 2h webinar for newcomers to 3x3 Officiating. FIBA 3x3 Officiating Webinar: Webinar with 2 sessions of 2-3h each for advanced 3x3 referees FIBA 3x3 Officiating Clinic: 2-day Clinic in conjunction with a FIBA-endorsed 3x3 event for advanced 3x3 referees. Includes class room sessions & mentoring during game officiating.
No tests, no evaluation, no licensing
3x3 - Referees levels comparation table
Holders of a FIBA 3x3 A-License Referees can be nominated for all competition levels and are preferentially nominated for:
Holders of a FIBA 3x3 B-License Referees can be nominated for all competition levels.
The FIBA 3x3 Referee License that all FIBA 3x3 Referees hold who are not awarded a A- or B-License.
National referee
Broad range of opportunities in the local official events and global grassroots events
Licensing system is with the respective National Federation
| Type | Document name | Updated |
|---|---|---|
 | FIBA 3x3 Referee Handbook | 01/04/2023 |
| FIBA 3x3 Pool of Referees | 01/03/2023 |
| FIBA 3x3 Officiating points of emphasis | 01/03/2023 |
| Referee Instructors - FIBA 3x3 | 28/02/2023 |
| FIBA 3x3 Basketball Rules - Full version | 24/01/2022 |
| FIBA 3x3 Basketball - Rules Interpretations | 08/04/2020 |
| Type | Document name | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 3x3 Officiating Basics - Game Procedures | 22/04/2020 |
| 3x3 Officiating Basics - Rules and Interpretations | 20/04/2022 |
| Type | Document name | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| FIBA 3x3 Basketball - Rules Interpretations – Yellow Version | 01/04/2023 |
| FIBA 3x3 Statisticians Manual | 03/06/2022 |
| FIBA 3x3 Basketball Rules - Full version | 24/01/2022 |
| FIBA 3x3 Basketball Rules - Short | 17/01/2022 |
| FIBA 3x3 Basketball Rules - Summary | 17/01/2022 |
| FIBA 3x3 Equipment & Software Appendix to Official Rules | 01/01/2022 |
| FIBA 3x3 Basketball - Rules Interpretations | 08/04/2020 |
| Type | Document name | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| FIBA 3x3 Scoresheet (blank) | 19/04/2018 |