A National Member Federation may have an unlimited number of DIBF Referees.
In order to obtain the title of DIBF Referee, the candidates must:
- Be proposed officially by their National Basketball Federation (License)
- Participate in a DIBF Clinic for Referee Candidates
- Pass theoretical as well as physical fitness and practical tests
- Pass the International Sign test (scheduled)
Criteria
Participation and passed in:
- DIBF Zone Referee Clinic
- Knowledge of FIBA Rules
- FIBA Physical Fitness Test
- Personal performance in scrimmage games
- Personal appearance and attitude
- Participation in previous championships/cups of national or club character
License
The DIBF Referee License has three levels:
- A-License (Gold) = Deaflympics, World Championships
- B-License (Silver) = Regional Championships, Youth World Championships
- C-License (Bronze) = Youth Regional Championships, Regional Cups for Clubs
