AdABL Newsletter – April 2025

Welcome to our April edition. The cup final has been played and the playoffs have started, meaning our agenda has been (and still is) quite full.
🚨 Important: This newsletter does not replace oﬃcial communications, rules, or regulations. Please continue to refer to oﬃcial sources for those.

Important informations

Carte Entrée Libre: Free entry is only granted with your physical Card. You receive a free entry card at the beginning of the: season if you had a minimum of 25 nominations the season before. You receive a free << +1 >> if you had 35 nominations.

Availabilities/Desiderata: Please make sure to keep your Availabilities up to date on the SITE INTERACTIF (FLBB interactif) even if there are less games on specific Weekends/Days. There are still a lot of friendly games after the season has ended.

📅 Upcoming Events

📫 AGO (General Assembly)
📅 Date: Friday, 27th June 2025
📍Location: Brasserie op der Gare, Clemency
📢 A formal invitation will follow soon

🏃🏻 Fitness Treff for Summer
This is NOT mandatory. It is to stay in touch and fit over summer. It will start after the season, and you will
be asked if you want to join or not at a later time. A vote via WhatsApp group will determine if it is in the
evening during the week, or on weekend mornings. If possible, we will combine it with some basketball on a public court nearby.

⏪ Flashback: Recent Events

IRS clinic on 12th March 2025:

Communication course on 31st March 2025

IRS first use ever on 15th March 2025 in both the Women’s and Men’s Cup Final

Joe and Kilian gave an refereeing initiation course in Steinsel (10.3.25)

International Women’s day on
8th March 2025. All Enovos League Ladies games were officiated by ladies only.
FLBB provided special jerseys in an attempt to push visibility of females in sport!

Relais pour la Vie 2025
We smashed our previous record and collected a total of 1930€ for the relay for
life. At the same Rme, we had a nice postgame at Henkes in Contern, where we
stayed for quite a while.. 🙂

🐣 Rookies Corner: Tips for New Referees

If your colleague does not show up…
Sometimes, despite the best planning, you might find yourself the only official at a scheduled basketball
game. While this isn’t ideal, it happens—and how you handle it matters.

First, communicate. Inform the coaches and game organizers as soon as you realize you’re solo. Clarify expectations and remind them that your goal is still to officiate a fair, safe game. Most will appreciate your professionalism and transparency. Next, adjust your approach. Without a partner, you’ll need to cover the full court.
Position yourself smartly — favor the trail position and keep a wider view of the play. You may not catch everything, but maintaining good angles and hustle will help you make the most accurate calls possible.
Prioritize safety and major infractions. You can’t see everything, so focus on what matters most—dangerous plays, clear violations, and game control. Be decisive, even if you miss some minor contact.
Use your voice more. Communicate clearly with players and coaches to maintain order. A confident presence goes a long way in earning respect.
Working solo is tough, but it’s also a chance to show leadership and resilience. Stay composed, give your best effort, and remember—you’re never truly alone. Your local referee community is there to support you before, during, and after the game.