FIBA

International Basketball Federation

Fédération Internationale de Basketball

Member of IOC.

Objectives:

a) Establish the Official Basketball Rules, the specifications for equipment and facilities, and all internal and general regulations that must be applied on all occasions, particularly at international or Olympic competitions for which FIBA establishes the system of competition.

b) Organise, govern and control all international competitions.

c) Control the practice of men's and women's basketball in all its forms.

d) Govern and control the appointment of international referees.

e) Regulate the transfer of players and referees from one National Federation to another.

f) Promote amicable and courteous relations between National Federations, Zone Commissions and their officials and players.

g) Take any appropriate measures in order to prevent violations of the General Bye-Laws, Internal Regulations of FIBA and Official Basketball Rules.

h) Provide for the principles valid for deciding and settling all disputes and guaranteeing the right of defence and an impartial judgement, as per the statutory provisions or regulations.