Get to know themWho is the GDO?
When you arrive at a WBA venue, you'll see an official in a hi-vis vest moving between the courts. That's the Game Day Official (GDO) — a paid, WBA-appointed official who acts as the third official alongside the referees.
Their responsibilitiesWhat the GDO does
Behaviour Management
Upholds the Zero Tolerance Policy for players, coaches and spectators. No abuse, no dissent, no intimidation.
Spectator Conduct
Monitors the crowd and manages the warning-card process when a spectator's behaviour crosses the line.
Bench Area Control
Keeps the team bench for players and team officials only — and asks anyone else to step away (see below).
Junior Referee Safety
Protects referees wearing the green whistle. Adults raise concerns through the GDO — never directly with a junior ref.
Incident Reporting
Records incidents, injuries and fill-in players, and submits the official reports after each session.
Supporting Officials
Briefs scorers, checks scores, manages coach–referee communication and keeps the venue clean and safe.
Please respect their directionThe Bench Area
Good to knowWhat the GDO is not
We're recruitingCould this be you?
We're looking for confident, level-headed people to join our Game Day Official team. It's a paid, casual game-night role — ideal if you enjoy basketball, are calm under pressure, and want to help keep our junior competition safe and welcoming. No refereeing background is required; we provide all the training you'll need.
