FIBA

 

 


Who FIBA is:

·         FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, is an independent association formed by 213 National federations of basketball throughout the world

·         FIBA is recognized as the sole competent authority in basketball by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

·         FIBA is a non-profit making organization and, in principle, does not pursue any objective of economic character for its own gains

·         The headquarters of FIBA are established in Geneva, Switzerland. 

What FIBA does:

·         FIBA establishes the Official Basketball Rules, the specifications for equipment and facilities, and all internal executive regulations that must be applied to all international and Olympic competitions, for which FIBA also establishes the system of competition

·         FIBA controls and governs the appointment of international referees

·         FIBA regulates the transfer of players from one country to another

·         FIBA controls and governs all international competitions.

 

 

As of October 2011, FIBA floor markings for all Olympic and World Championships are:

-3-point line at 6.75m – formerly 6.25m;

-Block/Charge Line (no charge semi circle) – formerly no block/charge line;

-Key (4.9m on baseline, 5.8m from baseline to free throw line) – formerly trapezoid key

 

Please click here for Canada Basketball's recommendations on floor markings by Canadian Sport for Life stages.

Please click here for the official FIBA floor markings, including diagrams.