Full authority
The referee has full authority to enforce the rules from the moment they enter the court; decisions during play are final.
Refereeing
Refereeing and officiating
Referees protect the safety of players and the fairness of every match. WSBF sets one standard of officiating for all its sports.
Refereeing
Principles
Safety first
Play is stopped immediately for serious injury, danger to players, equipment failure or an unsafe surface.
Fair play
Players and coaches must respect referees. Only the team captain speaks with the referee, and only clubs may file a written objection after the match.
Refereeing
Officiating teams by sport
Skate Ball
- 1Main referee
- 2Two assistant (line) referees
- 3Fourth official — records goals, fouls, penalties, 2-minute suspensions and substitutions
Skate Basket
- 1Head referee
- 2Linesman
- 3Table official — game clock, points, fouls, timeouts and substitutions
Skate Dodgeball
- 1Chief referee
- 2Two assistant referees
- 3Results recorder (optional)
Before every match
- Wear the official WSBF referee uniform: referee shirt, black trousers, whistle, stopwatch and cards
- Arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the start
- Inspect the court, goals and lines
- Check every player's safety equipment
- Review team rosters and coordinate with the organizer and match observer
Disciplinary cards (Skate Ball)
Yellow card
2-minute suspension; the team plays short-handed.
Second yellow
2-minute suspension and removal for the rest of the match.
Red card
Immediate expulsion for serious offences; a substitute may enter after 2 minutes.