All EBOA Members must attend an EBOA-approved Clinic each year to maintain their membership in good standing. Returning Officials Clinic Registration Participation in the ABOA Super Weekend would have satisfied your annual clinic requirement. September 12 - "Returning Officials" (only one date required) Register - Clinic - Sep 12 September 19 - NOCP 1 & 2 "Returning Officials" (only one date required) Register - Clinic - Sep 19 Reminder: All returning officials are required t

The rules will be covered with interpretations and videos in the upcoming Returning Officials clinics. https://about.fiba.basketball/en/services/resource-hub/downloads https://assets.fiba.basketball/image/upload/documents-corporate-fiba-official-rules-2026-rule-changes-v10a.pdf The main amendments include: Introducing two types of technical fouls, according to their nature and severity level. One will count towards game disqualification and the other will not. Introducing the

On behalf of the Director of Education, As we begin preparations for the 2026-27 basketball season, we are pleased to announce the dates for this year's officials' clinics. Additional details regarding registration, locations, schedules, and clinic content will be shared in the coming weeks. Returning Officials Saturday, August 29, 2026: ABOA Super Weekend (Edmonton) Participation in the ABOA Super Weekend will satisfy your annual clinic requirement. This event provides an ex

Guiding Principles The paramount responsibility of EBOA members is to ensure a safe and secure on-court environment and to promote sportsmanship and fair play. The EBOA is committed to providing an environment that prohibits discrimination based on the grounds of gender, age, race, colour, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, mental capacity, physical disability or occupation. To meet EBOA Standards of Excellence,

EBOA and ABOA Official Extraordinaire Lanny White Passes The basketball referee community and the world lost one of the best. After a courageous battle with multiple myeloma, Lanny White passed away September 13, 2015 surrounded by his wife Susan, daughters Randi and Shelbi and close family. LW was larger than life with family, friends and all those who came in contact with him. Always approachable, Lanny made you feel unique and accepted with his magnetic personality. As a r

On a cold winter's night in Portland, Matt Kallio became the first Canadian to referee an NBA regular season game, opening an avenue for young men and women to pursue a professional career as a referee. The game was played Monday, January 18, 2021. The San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124 - 105. FIBA selected Matt to referee at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. I began my basketball officiating career when I was in junior high. I refereed from Grade 7-9 to make

Karen is a distinguished FIBA referee, officiating at a number of top-level competitions including the Olympic Games. Some of the exciting venues she has traveled to include Tunisia, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. A teacher by profession and a former basketball player, she began her journey as a referee in 1993. While playing hoops in College, my Coach asked if I wanted to make some pocket change and officiate at the Junior. High School across the road, a couple days a week