TECHNICAL COMMISSION
The Technical Commission function is the following:
- Draw up the text of the Official Wheelchair Basketball Rules, draft the amendments to these rules for consideration by the Executive Council, give official interpretations of these rules and solve doubtful cases or cases not clearly covered by the rules themselves. In addition, it is competent in all matters concerning the practical application of the Official Wheelchair Basketball Rules.
- Draft the amendments for modifications of equipment or the playing court and present it to the Executive Council for its consideration.
- Be responsible for the training, examination and qualification of international referees and referee examiners, as well as for preparing the referees for the main international competitions of the IWBF and the selection of the referees to the World Championships and Paralympic Games.
Technical Commission Organigram
International Technical Officials for the 2018 Men’s Central Americas and Caribbean Championships
A team of 16 International Technical Officials (ITOs) from across 11 countries in the Americas Zone will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the 2018 Men’s Central Americas and Caribbean Championships. On behalf of IWBF Americas, Maureen...
Amendments to Official Wheelchair Basketball Rules approved
A number of changes set to be made to the Official Wheelchair Basketball Rules were approved last month at IWBF’s World Congress. The amendments were presented to members at the World Forum, which took place on Thursday 23rd August 2018, by newly appointed Chairman of...
International Technical Officials announced for Indonesia 2018 Asian Para Games
Thirty international technical officials have been announced for the wheelchair basketball competition at the Indonesia 2018 Asian Para Games. The Indonesia 2018 Asian Para Games, a multi-sport event, will be held between the 6th - 13th October, in Jakarta, Indonesia....
