JOHN MARTIN INDUCTED INTO BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA HALL OF FAME
John Martin (New South Wales) – Inducted as a Technical Official
Few people have done more to professionalise the officiating of basketball in Australia than John Martin. His career has stretched from the mid-1960’s to the present day and encompasses a wide variety of both on and off-court roles. Controlling his first Australian Championship fixture in 1967, Martin soon progressed through the ranks and within a decade was the bearer of a FIBA referee’s pass. For six seasons Martin officiated in the NBL before deciding to move into referee training. The first Australian to be accredited as an International Referee Instructor and Examiner, Martin travelled across the Oceania region to develop both referees and score-bench personnel. A long-term chairman of BA’s Technical Commission, Martin was also a key figure in the operation of the 1997 World Championships for Men Under 22 as well as the 2000 Olympics and Paralympics. Today, Martin continues to serve the game as a senior Consultant to Basketball NSW.
Comments
Comment Guidelines: The SportsTG Network is made up of players, families and passionate sports followers like you who have a strong opinion about sport. That's great - we want you to have your say and share your thoughts with the world. However, we have a few rules that you must follow to keep it fun for all. Please don't be rude, abusive, swear or vilify others. Apart from some pretty serious sport sanctions, we also can ban you and report you if things get out of hand. So play fair and have fun, and thanks for your contribution.