The Madrid Basketball Federation published a worrying report in which u bring to lightnot one of the big problems that threaten basketball today… the lack of referees.
From the FBM and the Referees Committee, we wish to inform you of the problem that has arisen in recent seasons… replacing non-renewals of referees
“From the FBM and the Referees Committee, we wish to bring to your attention the problems that have arisen in recent seasons… replace the non-renewals of referees and increase the number due to the needs of greater competition,” shares the Madrid federation in a statement.
23% of the referee team leaves at the end of each season
This season the FBM has 190 referee additions plus 150 from school from last season for a total of 340 to cover the training competitions.
The worrying fact is that, according to data managed by the FBM, the number of casualties that occur every season reaches an average of 375 people.
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“Last season there were 450 casualties out of a total of 2,035 referees, that is, 23% of the refereeing team.“, stressed the FBM in its statement.
Why do basketball referees stop whistling in training categories?
– The most significant is because of the environment where they develop it and the pressure to which they are subjected, it is not worth it.
– Incidents and sanctions for improper behavior in the stands have increased significantly.
“There is no need to stress the referees so that they can carry out their activity: without excessive protests or insults”
From the FBM they transmit that “we must recognize that referees are going to make mistakes (like players, coaches, etc.) and we must help them to make them the minimum possible, without stressing them, so that they can carry out their activity normally in competitions. of training, without excessive protests, insults or disproportionate environmental pressure, which will favor the education and sportsmanship of all those who practice basketball.
