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 30 th , 2025.

- 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).

- Membership dues are collected every September.

- Full membership - $165

- Student membership - $110

- 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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Follow this link to reach the 2025 EBOA Application Form