The Technical Delegate is responsible for ensuring the entire competition meets organisational, technical and regulatory standards. Their role is broader and more event‑focused than a game‑day role.

Whereas the Commissioner focuses on the smooth, fair and professional delivery of an individual game. They act as the on‑site supervisor for officials and game operations.

Why become a Technical Delegate/Commissioner?

Becoming a Technical Delegate or Commissioner offers the chance to play a meaningful leadership role in the sport, shaping how competitions are delivered and ensuring the game is safe, fair and professionally managed. These roles allow you to contribute at a higher level—beyond officiating—by overseeing the integrity of competitions, supporting officials, and ensuring that every game meets the standards expected at state, national or international levels.

Responsibilities of the Technical Delegate & Commissioner

• Oversee competition operations to ensure all games, venues and logistics meet FIBA or league requirements.
• Verify technical compliance, including court markings, equipment, scoretable setup, technology systems and game‑day procedures.
• Manage competition integrity, ensuring rules, policies and protocols are applied consistently across all games.
• Oversee all game officials, including referees, scoretable, statisticians and coaching staff.
• Monitor game flow and officiating quality, stepping in only when necessary to address procedural issues.
• Handle game‑day incidents, such as protests, irregularities, or behaviour requiring official reporting.