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Become a Basketball Referee
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Already Trained and Accredited?
Are you an accredited basketball referee wishing to transfer from another association? Please contact the EBOA Director of Recruitment and Retention, Dan Desmarais, at recruitment.eboa@gmail.com.
Want to Become a Referee?
The application window for the 2025-2026 season is now closed. The next opportunity to apply to the EBOA will be in Spring of 2026.
For your reference, the details of the application procedure can be found below...
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Edmonton Basketball Officials Association
Application Process 2025.
The EBOA welcomes new officials each September at the start of the fall/winter season.
The clinic will have a limited number of spots available. Below are the details of the
application procedure and what to expect if you are a successful candidate.
Successful application process has 3 parts.
A. Application B. Clinic and Rules evaluation C. Practical (On-court) evaluation
A. About the Application (link found at the end of this information)
- Applications, complete with references and resumes, will be accepted online
from May 1 st to June 30th.
- Applications will be reviewed and invitations to the September New Officials
Clinic will be sent by email in August.
B. About the New Officials Clinic and Rules Evaluation
- National Officials Certification Program (NOCP) Level 1
- Date/Time: September (TBA)
- Location: Jasper Place High School
- Cost: $55.00
- This is a full day clinic in which applicants will be instructed in rules,
responsibilities and mechanics as outlined in the current FIBA Official
Basketball Rules. You can get a head start by reading the rulebook found
here. https://about.fiba.basketball/en/services/resource-hub/downloads
- At the end of the day, applicants will be evaluated through a rules exam. A
passing mark of 70% is needed to move on to the practical evaluation.
C. About the Practical Evaluation
- Applicants will then be evaluated on court in an abbreviated refereeing
experience usually scheduled for the weekend following the clinic.
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After both evaluations (rules and on-court) are completed, successful applicants will be
offered membership in the EBOA.
About Being a New Member of the EBOA
An investment in your new officiating career is necessary. Some costs are shared below.
- All EBOA members must complete a free Safe Sport Training course offered by
the National Coaching Certification Program.
- New members will be required to purchase the referee jersey for $56.00. Referees
are also required to wear black pants. Black shoes are recommended (required
after 1 year).
- EBOA members also belong to several other basketball related organizations. Dues for these memberships must be paid in September (expected to be a total of $110)
- Canadian Basketball Officials Commission (CBOC) - rules exams and educational material
- Alberta Basketball Officials Association (ABOA) - provincial appointments, education
- Basketball Alberta (BA) - Insurance
- Once this initial investment is completed, new referees may begin to accept
assignments.
- Game fees earned by referees vary by the level, location and length of the
assigned game(s). New officials can expect games fees ranging from $35 - $50
per game.
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