Aaron Gilboy

Local Association: Brisbane and Southern Districts Spartans Basketball, QLD

WNBL Experience: 83 games

Occupation: Civil Engineer

Playing Experience: Player junior representative

Involvement in Refereeing: I started refereeing when I was 12 for pocket money and discovered that I enjoyed it. From there I went on to become the referee supervisor of my local association and have refereed in the Queensland State League competitions for 18 years.

Mentors: Wendy O’Brien, Gary Mackenroth, Vaughan Mayberry, Scott Butler

Fun Facts:

Favourite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Favourite Musician: Frank Turner
App you can’t live without! Spotify
Favourite venue to referee: Rockhampton, QLD
Craziest thing you’ve seen on a basketball court? A team form a human pyramid
Pre-game routine or superstitions: None really, but a pre-game burrito before Townsville games has become a staple.