The regional basketball ABA League has announced a call for three key refereeing positions, with the application deadline on August 7. Zadar was dissatisfied with the officiating last season.
The regional basketball ABA League is entering the new season not only with an expanded number of clubs but also with changes in its refereeing leadership. A call for three responsible refereeing positions has appeared on the league's official website, and Zadar fans, hoping for fairer treatment, are following it with particular attention, reports Antena Zadar.
According to information from Antena Zadar, the ABA League is looking for a disciplinary judge, a commissioner for referee delegation and a delegate, and a chairman of the Referee Commission. These are positions with clear authorities: the disciplinary judge will conduct proceedings against competition participants and make first-instance decisions on possible sanctions, and will also be responsible for protecting the league's integrity and ensuring equal treatment of all clubs and participants.
Candidates can submit applications with the required documentation until August 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Preference will be given to those with extensive international experience in basketball, knowledge of international refereeing standards, and proven organizational and communication skills. After the deadline, the competent bodies will review the applications, and the final decision on appointing new officials will be made by the ABA League Assembly no later than August 15, 2026.
The experiences from last season give special significance to this call. Fans of KK Zadar at the "Krešimir Ćosić" hall repeatedly voiced dissatisfaction with refereeing decisions, and the club has paid hefty fines multiple times for insulting referees and visiting players, as well as throwing hard objects onto the court, reports Antena Zadar.
In Zadar circles, the opinion was often heard that KK Zadar did not have the same criteria as some competitors, so any news about a change in the refereeing leadership is met with attention. Whether the new office holders will bring greater consistency and restore confidence in the competition's regularity will be shown by the upcoming season.
