FIBA TABLE OFFICIALS

qualification
PROGRAMME
FIBA TABLE OFFICIALS Qualification PROGRAMME - FITOP

INTRODUCTION
The FIBA Table Officials Programme (FITOP) is aimed at developing the highest quality delivery
of table officials education during FIBA competitions. The programme seeks to provide a
framework to enable the delivery of high quality officials education which in return will lead to
a more consistent international programme of table officials development which in turn will
lead to more table officials who are better supported. This programme is designed as a
practical working method to standardize, unify, the mechanics of officiating for all of the table
officials at international level. Our aim is to add uniformity and consistency to the already
acquired wealth of experience amongst the various officials.

We hope that this programme will used for all official games and that National Federations will
adopt it in their competitions.

Common sense is a vital pre-requisite in order to have good table officials. A clear and
thorough understanding of, not only the Official Basketball Rules, but also the spirit of the
game, is absolutely essential. In all circumstances, the table officials must be courteous, polite
and supporting of the whole officiating team.

ROLE OF FIBA IN TABLE OFFICIALS DEVELOPMENT

The role of the Table Officials, where each one has a function, is crucial for the communication
of decisions and the game progress to players, coaches and fans.

The first edition of the Manual & Course of Table Officials is yet another revolutionary step in
the development of ONE FIBA.

It is very important that the Table Officials, Commissioners and Officials work together in the
administration and control of the game. In order to assist the Officials in knowing where to
direct their communication during the game it is advised that the table is set up in the order
illustrated below

Duties
The table officials, and their main duties, are described below.

Scorer: his main duty, as the name suggests, is recording on the scoresheet all actions
that occur during the game, and report any situation involving players and teams.
In case of DSS, know the processes if recording the actions, using the DSS software

Timer: his main duty is to measure the playing time and the intervals of play.

Shot clock operator: he is responsible for the correct application of the 24 second
rules.

Assistant scorer: his duty, when present, is to assist the scorer. In addition, he
updates the visible scoreboard (score, fouls and timeouts) through a separate console.

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FIBA HQ role
Define the concept of the FIBA Table Officials Programme.
Manage and control the process of training through the platform.
Give the program approval certificate and communication of National Federation.
Publish the official list, of FIBA Table Officials on fiba.com

Regional Office Administration role

Validate the prerequisites and inform the HQ
Manage the programme at regional level
Communicate with National Federations (NFs)
Supervise together with HQ, the FIBA game nominations by NFs

National federation role

Responsible for the recruiting process
Control of pre-requisites.
Table Officials nomination for FIBA games.

Table officials Regulation license

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FITOP structure and job DESCRIPTION

Target group
Table Officials for FIBA main competitions

Skills
Dominate four functions and unify the work of table officials during all FIBA games.
Know each specific role of table officials for better quality.
Table Officials are part of the refereeing team.
A base to develop a wider programme for NFs (Local, Regional or National)

The Pyramid of table officials skills:

Personality

Quick reaction/ decision drills

Ability to stay focused and calm

Teamawork

Knowledge game dynamics

(reading the game)

Pre-requisites
To be officially proposed to FIBA by the NF (National Instructor and NF Staff)
Complete the required online training
Unlimited number per NF
Age limit: 65 years old (at the end of the cycle)
Minimum of five years experience at the Highest National Level Competition and if
possible experience at International Level.
Table Officials must speak English

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Job-Description
The training programme is divided into seven modules of expertise to develop the application of
knowledge:

Module 1 Introduction Table Officials Couse

Module 2 Table officials Roles
Module 3 Scorer
Module 4 The assistant scorer
Module 5 Timer
Module 6 Shot Clock Operator
Module 7 Digital scoresheet DSS
Module 8 Final test

The qualification criteria for FITOP

The FITOP is made up of seven modules of expertise.

Each of these will be assessed using different methods described below. These seven modules
of expertise have been weighted to ensure that the Instructors are assessed fairly.

All candidates are required to pass a theory examination at the course that includes multiple
choice questions, an assessment of the candidates understanding of Referee signals and the
completion of a dummy scoresheet from a written description.

The pass mark for this exam is 70% in each of seven modules, from the on-line learning to gain
a FIBA TABLE OFFICIALS LICENCE, valid for two years.

Online Learning
Maximum Minimum
Introduction Table Officials Couse 15 10
Table officials Roles 15 10

Scorer 45 30
The assistant scorer 15 10

Timer 45 30
Shot Clock Operator 45 30

Digital scoresheet DSS 20 15

PASS 135

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Reference documents
Learning pathway for FIBA Table Officials
FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2014 - OBR
FIBA Official Basketball Rules Interpretation 2017 - OBRI
FIBA Table Officials Manual 2017
To download on your phone or tablet:
o APP Basketball Shot Clock Manager
o APP Basketball Scoreboard
Rules Data Bank
FIBA scoresheet (white-empty, to print and practice)

Symbols in the documents

If you see following symbols it means that you can access complementary information, namely

VID: Video material available to download

ADV: Advance studying material available to download
EXT: External material available to download

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Module 1 Introduction Table Officials Course

Learning outcomes
What FIBA expects from there Table Officials
To know the basic verbal and visual communication of refereeing

Content
1. Table Officials & Officiating team
2. Personal attributes
3. Behaviour code
4. Dress code
5. Basic Basketball Officiating Terminology
6. Officials signals

Reference documents
2014 FIBA Official Basketball Rules
Art.: 45,46,47, A: Officials Signals (Page 56-63)
2017 FIBA Table Officials Manual
Chapter 1,2,3, Appendix TO Manual

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Module 2 Table Officials Roles

Learning outcomes
Basic knowledge of rules
Interrelationship with the Officiating team

Content
1. Game & Equipment
2. Teams
3. Nomination
4. Arrival at the venue
5. Meeting of table officials
6. Pre-game duties
7. During the game duties
8. Post-game duties

Reference documents
2014 FIBA Official Basketball Rules
Art.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,13,47
2017 FIBA Official Basketball Rules interpretations
Art.5,7,8,9,10,
2017 FIBA Table Officials Manual
Chapter 3

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Module 3 - Scorer

Learning outcomes
Theory- what the scorer must do
Practice troubleshooting guidelines the way to do it faster and better, how to help
colleagues in their duties

Content
1. Scorers duties
2. Scorers equipment and necessary materials
3. The official scoresheet
4. FIBA official Scoresheet
5. Records before the game
6. The running score - During the game
7. Time-out & substitution request
8. At end of the game
9. Summary use of pen colours
10. Alternating possession arrow
11. Mechanics and performance standards

Reference documents
2014 FIBA Official Basketball Rules
Art:.16,18,19,20,21,31,34,35,36,37,38,39,42,44,48, B: The Scoresheet
2017 FIBA Official Basketball Rules interpretations
Art: 16,18,19,31,35,36,37,38,39,42,44
2017 FIBA Table Officials Manual
Chapter 4
Scoresheet WHITE, BLUE, PINC and YELLOW

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Module 4 - The assistant scorer

Learning outcomes
Basic features of a selection of most common devices
Theory- what the assistant scorer must do
Practice - how to help the scorer/timer in their duties
To communicate a periodic summary of the records in the scoresheet to detect
discrepancies between the scoresheet and the backboard

Content
1. Assistant scorers duties
2. Before the game
3. During the game
4. Intervals of play
5. End of game and post-game

Reference documents
2014 FIBA Official Basketball Rules
Art: 15,16,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,48
2017 FIBA Official Basketball Rules interpretations
Art: 15,16,31,35,36,37,38,39,42,44
2017 FIBA Table Officials Manual
Chapter 5

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Module 5 - Timer

Learning outcomes
Basic features of a selection of the most common devices.
Theory- what the timer must do.
Practice - how to help the scorer/shot clock operator in their duties.

Content
1. Timers duties
2. Required equipment and necessary material
3. Before the game
4. During the game
5. After the game

Reference documents
2014 FIBA Official Basketball Rules
Art: 8,10,12,13,14,15,17,18,19,49
2017 FIBA Official Basketball Rules interpretations
Art: 12,14,16,17,18,19
2017 FIBA Table Officials Manual
Chapter 6
Appendix A: Whistle Controlled Time System

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Module 6 Shot Clock Operator

Learning outcomes
Basic features of a selection of the most common devices
Theory- what the shot clock operator must do
Practice - how to help the timer/scorer in their duties

Content
1. The shot clock operators duties
2. Required equipment and necessary material
3. Before the game
4. The Rule
5. During the game
6. Intervals of play and after the game

Reference documents
2014 FIBA Official Basketball Rules
Art.10,14,15,29,44,50
2017 FIBA Official Basketball Rules interpretations
Art. 10,14,29,44,50
2017 FIBA Table Officials Manual
Chapter 7

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Module 7 Digital Scoresheet DSS

Learning outcomes
Theory- what the scorer must do
Practice troubleshooting guidelines the way to do it faster and better, how to help
colleagues in their duties

Content
1. System requirements and installation
2. Pre-game duties
3. Operations during a game
4. Post-game procedure

Reference documents
2014 FIBA Official Basketball Rules

Art.16,18,19,20,21,31,34,35,36,37,38

2017 FIBA Table Officials Manual

Appendix B Digital Scoresheet User Manual

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Module 8 Final Test

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