Robert Rice

Local Association: Albury Basketball Association, NSW

WNBL Experience: 80 games

Occupation: Teacher (Secondary)

Playing Experience: Played junior representative basketball for the Port Macquarie Dolphins. I have represented NSW Country at AJCBC and NAJBC.

Involvement in Refereeing: I started refereeing when I was 11 years old, it was a requirement that representative players had to referee domestic basketball. I developed a passion straight away and have continued ever since.

Mentors: Sandra Mottram has had the biggest influence on my early career, Alan Godden more recently.

Fun Facts:

Favourite TV Show: Vikings
Favourite Musician: Red hot Chilli Peppers
App you can’t live without! Todoist
Favourite venue to referee: AIS Arena
Craziest thing you’ve seen on a basketball court? My wife, I met her at the end of a basketball court
Pre-game routine or superstitions: I will have a shower, stretch routine and a blue Powerade