THE GREEN WHISTLE INITIATIVE x HILLS BASKETBALL
Hills Basketball Association is proud to be adopting Basketball Australia’s Green Whistle Initiative across our competitions.
From last week, referees under the age of 18 will wear a green whistle and lanyard when officiating games across Local Competition, School Competitions and Representative fixtures.
The green whistle acts as a visible reminder to players, coaches and spectators that the official is a minor, helping reinforce the expectation that communication with referees must always remain respectful and appropriate.
This initiative is being rolled out nationally as part of Basketball Australia’s National Curriculum, and aligns closely with Hills Basketball’s ongoing Respect The Game campaign. ‘Respect The Game’ promotes respectful and positive attitudes between players, coaches, referees, spectators and staff so that we can continue to build a safe, inclusive and enjoyable basketball environment for everyone in our community.
Our Officials Manager Lachy Power says “our referees are a critical part of the basketball experience at Hills. The Green Whistle Initiative provides a clear visual reminder to our community that respectful and appropriate communication with officials is essential, particularly when that official is a minor."
It’s important to understand that the green whistle is not an indication of a referee’s experience or ability. Many of our officials under the age of 18 are already officiating at very high levels across local, state and national competitions. This initiative simply helps reinforce the positive environment we want around our referees so they can continue contributing confidently to our game.
When you see the green whistle, remember the message behind it:
Respect the official. Respect the game.
https://hillshornets.com.au/respect-the-game/
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