Welcome to the website of the Calgary Basketball Officials Association
CBOA is a non-profit Volunteer organization who will accept any person of good character.
MISSION
CBOA’s mission is to recruit, train, promote and provide consistent, professional officials to all basketball leagues in Calgary and area.
The Latest News
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Aug 29, 2010: ABOA Fall Clinic Brochure Available
Click here to go the the Provincial Clinic page to read or download a copy of the 2010 ABOA Clinic brochure.
Aug 28, 2010: Assignment Info Form Ready for Download
Click here to go to the Assignment Info Form download page. Complete this form as soon as possible.
Aug 17, 2010: ABOA Fall Clinic, Sept 11-12, Edmonton
There will be more info available soon. For now the important considerations are to set aside these dates for Saturday 10:00 am through Sunday at 1:00 pm, Sept 11 - 12 as we are bringing in two very dynamic speakers from the NBA - Violet Palmer & Bennie Adams. For those who attended last year in Calgary, you know that Tommy Nunez was outstanding & the sessions packed with excellent information & training. Violet, who is also the NCAA Div 1 Womens Supervisor for the PAC 10 & WCC, and Bennie Adams will share a wealth of knowledge & experience with us this year.
We have also confirmed Michael Weiland to speak Sept 11 & 12. Michael's a rising star in Alberta, having already earned his FIBA License, worked the CIS Mens National Final all before turning 28! Another outstanding achievement occurred last week when he was offered a contract to the NBA's development league, the D-League. This is a key step to cracking the NBA roster, the first Canadian to do so & a remarkable accomplishment to date!
The 2nd key consideration is to get your hotel rooms booked before AUGUST 28. ABOA has a room block set aside at the Radisson Hotel Edmonton South 4440 Gateway Blvd, close proximity to Harry Ainlay. To book call toll free 1-888-837-7223 or locally 780 437-6010 & mention ABOA. Two queen beds are available at the special rate of $109 + tax. This is also the location of the Awards Dinner & Fireside Saturday evening which is included in your registration. Advance registration by Sept 7 will save you $10. We need the #s for the clinic venue & hotel dinner by Sept 7 so contact Paul Rocca by email at paolino.rocca@scotiabank.com
Registration is $80 by Sept 7 (then $90) and includes:
Officiating Sessions To Improve Your 2 or 3 Person Game
NBA & CIS/FIBA Officials
Dinner, Social & Fireside Chat Saturday Evening
ABOA & CABO Awards Presentations
New Rules, Interpretations and Points of Emphasis
Meet Your Fellow Officials, Evaluators and Educators
*Reminder for All ACAC Officials That You Must Attend a Clinic Every Two Years to Remain Eligible For ACAC Assignments
We have also confirmed Michael Weiland to speak Sept 11 & 12. Michael's a rising star in Alberta, having already earned his FIBA License, worked the CIS Mens National Final all before turning 28! Another outstanding achievement occurred last week when he was offered a contract to the NBA's development league, the D-League. This is a key step to cracking the NBA roster, the first Canadian to do so & a remarkable accomplishment to date!
The 2nd key consideration is to get your hotel rooms booked before AUGUST 28. ABOA has a room block set aside at the Radisson Hotel Edmonton South 4440 Gateway Blvd, close proximity to Harry Ainlay. To book call toll free 1-888-837-7223 or locally 780 437-6010 & mention ABOA. Two queen beds are available at the special rate of $109 + tax. This is also the location of the Awards Dinner & Fireside Saturday evening which is included in your registration. Advance registration by Sept 7 will save you $10. We need the #s for the clinic venue & hotel dinner by Sept 7 so contact Paul Rocca by email at paolino.rocca@scotiabank.com
Registration is $80 by Sept 7 (then $90) and includes:
Officiating Sessions To Improve Your 2 or 3 Person Game
NBA & CIS/FIBA Officials
Dinner, Social & Fireside Chat Saturday Evening
ABOA & CABO Awards Presentations
New Rules, Interpretations and Points of Emphasis
Meet Your Fellow Officials, Evaluators and Educators
*Reminder for All ACAC Officials That You Must Attend a Clinic Every Two Years to Remain Eligible For ACAC Assignments
Aug 13, 2010: Michael Weiland Offered NBA Contract
Congratulations to Michael Weiland of Calgary who recently received a contract from the NBA. Michael will work about 20 games in the D-league this season. This is a great first step for Michael's future.
July 29, 2010: Mike Weiland On QR770 Radio
Michael Weiland was interviewed by Mark Stephen on Sport Talk on QR 770 radios. Click on Mike's name below to hear the interview.
July 17, 2010: Michael Weiland Attends NBA Camp
It is believed that no Canadian has officiated an NBA game, but Calgary's Michael Weiland is determined to be the one. Read more.
Apr 20, 2010: CBOA Meeting on May 6
Meeting, Pay Night and Elections
Thursday, May 6th
St. Mary's High School
7:00 pm
Must notify executive at secretary@cboa.ca if you cannot attend
Elections will be held for the following positions; Education, Member at Large, Secretary & Treasurer
Thursday, May 6th
St. Mary's High School
7:00 pm
Must notify executive at secretary@cboa.ca if you cannot attend
Elections will be held for the following positions; Education, Member at Large, Secretary & Treasurer
Mar 25, 2009: NCAA Final Four with CBOA
Come celebrate the FINAL FOUR with the CBOA. All officials and their significant others are invited to Schanks on Macleod Trail South this Saturday, April 3rd starting at 4:00 pm. Come watch both NCAA Mens Semifinals on the big screen - complete with sound - with a few rounds of appetizers and beverages courtesy of the CBOA. Pool tables will also be available for halftime and intermission between games. Come join the fun this Saturday!
Feb 19, 2010: National and Provincial Assignments
ABOA has announced the officials who will be assigned to the National and Provincial Championships. To see who is going from CBOA, click here to go the the National and Provincial Assignments sub-page of the Commissioner's tab.
Feb 17, 2010: CBOA Final Four Party
CBOA is hosting a Final Four Party on Saturday, April 3rd at Schank's on Macleod Trail. The party begins at 4:00 pm and continues throughout the evening. We will have a private area complete with big screen and sound for the two NCAA Semi-Finals. A few rounds of appetizers and beverages will be provided free of charge. All CBOA members and spouses are welcome!
Feb17, 2010: CBOA City Finals Social
All CBOA members are encouraged to take in the City High School Finals at Crescent Heights on Saturday, March 13th, beginning at Noon. There will be a social for all officials and their spouses following the last game. The social will take place at Fino Tiberi's home. Food and non-alcoholic beverages provided free of charge! Location details will be sent out via the Arbiter.
Jan 28, 2010: Got Your New CBOA Shirt?
At our meeting last Thursday, I passed out the first shirt order. If you were unable to attend, plase email Rod Davidson rodcdavidson@shaw.ca to make arrangements to pick yours up. Rod is placing a second order on Friday, Jan 29th. If you want a shirt,please send ROD a request at the email address above. He will need to know size (mens sizing only, S - XXXL) and whether you want short or long sleeves.
Jan 27, 2010: CBOA Pink Whistle Support for Breast Cancer
CBOA, in conjunction with the ABOA, is supporting the Pink Whistle fundraiser to support the fight against Breast Cancer during the week of February 1 -6. We are having pink Fox-40 whistles shipped in and they are available for a cost of $6 - all of which will be donated to the Breast Cancer campaign. All CIS and ACAC officials will be sporting the whistles for their upcoming games this weekend and next - and we're encouraging as many other officials as possible to join in the fun and to support the cause. The whistle fee can be deducted from your cheque - distribution of the whistles will occur this weekend. The number of whistles available is limited so first come first served!
Should you want a PINK WHISTLE please send an email to president@cboa.ca ASAP. Thank you all fro your support.
Don Herman, President
Should you want a PINK WHISTLE please send an email to president@cboa.ca ASAP. Thank you all fro your support.
Don Herman, President
Jan 27, 2010: ASAA Provincials Assignments
Provincials
Anyone CBOA member that would like to be considered for a Provincial assignment to the ASAA High Provincial Championships March 18 - 20, please notify the CBOA Evaluation Chairperson, Ian Pollard, via email (evaluation@cboa.ca) no later than February 7, 2010.
In order to be considered you must meet the following CBOA & ABOA criteria:
- Be a member in good standing of the CBOA
- Must obtain a mark of 80% on the first writing of the exam.
- Must have obtained a provincial evaluation in the past two years.
- Must currently be working the level of game appointed or equivalent
- Must be available to work the entire tournament.
- Must be capable of working the championship game.
- Must abide by the ABOA Code of Ethics.
Anyone CBOA member that would like to be considered for a Provincial assignment to the ASAA High Provincial Championships March 18 - 20, please notify the CBOA Evaluation Chairperson, Ian Pollard, via email (evaluation@cboa.ca) no later than February 7, 2010.
In order to be considered you must meet the following CBOA & ABOA criteria:
- Be a member in good standing of the CBOA
- Must obtain a mark of 80% on the first writing of the exam.
- Must have obtained a provincial evaluation in the past two years.
- Must currently be working the level of game appointed or equivalent
- Must be available to work the entire tournament.
- Must be capable of working the championship game.
- Must abide by the ABOA Code of Ethics.
Jan 27, 2010: National Certification Program
National Certification Program
As it was announced at the November meeting & clinic, the CBOA will be implementing the National Official's Certification Program this year. For details of this program please go to http://www.refalberta.ca/public/ncp.html. Currently the CBOA has submitted it's recommendations for levels 3, 4 & 5 to the ABOA / CABO for approval.
The CBOA Evaluation Committee needs your help. In order to appropriately rank each member of the CBOA into Levels 1 & 2 we like hear from you on what level you believe is most appropriate for you abilities. Please send a brief summary of why you ranked yourself at level 1 or 2, the number of years you've officiated, any camps you've attended and any other accomplishments in officiating that may be pertinent to you reasoning.
Please send your information to Ian Pollard via email at evaluation@cboa.ca.
As it was announced at the November meeting & clinic, the CBOA will be implementing the National Official's Certification Program this year. For details of this program please go to http://www.refalberta.ca/public/ncp.html. Currently the CBOA has submitted it's recommendations for levels 3, 4 & 5 to the ABOA / CABO for approval.
The CBOA Evaluation Committee needs your help. In order to appropriately rank each member of the CBOA into Levels 1 & 2 we like hear from you on what level you believe is most appropriate for you abilities. Please send a brief summary of why you ranked yourself at level 1 or 2, the number of years you've officiated, any camps you've attended and any other accomplishments in officiating that may be pertinent to you reasoning.
Please send your information to Ian Pollard via email at evaluation@cboa.ca.
Jan 18, 2010: January Meeting on Thursday
January Meeting and Pay Night
Thursday January 21st
St. Mary’s High School
6:30 Registration
6:45 Meeting
Click here for map.
Thursday January 21st
St. Mary’s High School
6:30 Registration
6:45 Meeting
Click here for map.
Jan 11, 2010: CBOA Refresher Clinic January 23
The CBOA is pleased to annouce a one day refresher clinic to be held on Saturday January 23rd, 2010 from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the LDS Cultural Hall located at 935 Heritage Dr. SW. The refresher clinic is geared towards first & second year officials and those wishing to officiate that were unable to attend the November rookie clinics. The clinic will consist of rules & on-floor review and will once again feature John Weiland as the head clinician. Please take advantage of this refresher as we head into the busiest month of our schedule.
If you have any questions or to confirm your attendance; email Ian Pollard at evaluation@cboa.ca.
If you have any questions or to confirm your attendance; email Ian Pollard at evaluation@cboa.ca.
Dec 31, 2009: December Issue of Newsletter Available
Nov 24, 2009: CBOA Mentor Program
We've received a number of requests from CBOA members to have the Mentor Program list published to the website (click here to view list). This list is the most current list as of November 23, 2009 based on CBOA members registered in The Arbiter. You will notice that there is no contact information on this list. This is for privacy reasons. If you need to contact your mentor or mentee please log onto http://www.arbitersports.com
If you have any questions or your name does not appear on this list please contact me via email at evaluation@cboa.ca.
Ian Pollard, Evaluation Chair
If you have any questions or your name does not appear on this list please contact me via email at evaluation@cboa.ca.
Ian Pollard, Evaluation Chair
Nov 23, 2009: National Officials Certification Program
You can find more information on the National Certification Program for basketball officials on the ABOA website at http://www.refalberta.ca/public/ncp.html. The program is in its beginning phase and will not be fully implemented immediately. Keep watching for more updates from the ABOA executive.
Nov 4, 2009: IMPORTANT Notices of Motion
The CBOA Executive is recommending two changes to the CBOA Bylaws, and one to the CBOA Policies. As per Article 14 of the CBOA Bylaws, any proposed changes must be provided to the Membership at least two weeks in advance of voting on changes. As per Article 15 of the CBOA Bylaws, any changes made to CBOA Policies, must be ratified at the next General Meeting. At the November 21st High School Clinic a vote will be held on the following proposed three changes to the Bylaws.
The following changes to Policy have been recommended by the Executive.
CHANGE ONE
General Member Expectations - Currently there are 14 expectations for Members of the CBOA to be considered an Approved Member of the CBOA. The Executive has recommended that the minimum number of games be raised from 40 to 60 games in order for officials to receive a provincial or national appointment.
CHANGE TWO
6.6 Tenure: the elected officers shall assume office at the conclusion of the voting and close of the meeting. The term of office ends at the conclusion of the voting and close of the Annual General Meeting two years hence. A member may not hold more than one elected executive position at any one time.
The Executive recommends the following be added to Article 6.6, “An individual may only serve in one office for a maximum of three consecutive terms (6 years). An individual can be on the Executive for more than three consecutive terms, but not in the same position for more than three terms”
CHANGE THREE
7.10.1 Commissioner: he shall coordinate all game assignments with leagues and officials. He shall keep accurate records of all assignments. An assistant commissioner may be appointed by the Executive.
The Executive recommends the following be added to Article 7.10.1, “The Commissioner(s) will be hired for a one year term, with the option to renew that one year term for a maximum of six consecutive years. It would be possible for a Commissioner to be re-hired after being out of the position for a minimum of one year.
The following changes to Policy have been recommended by the Executive.
CHANGE ONE
General Member Expectations - Currently there are 14 expectations for Members of the CBOA to be considered an Approved Member of the CBOA. The Executive has recommended that the minimum number of games be raised from 40 to 60 games in order for officials to receive a provincial or national appointment.
CHANGE TWO
6.6 Tenure: the elected officers shall assume office at the conclusion of the voting and close of the meeting. The term of office ends at the conclusion of the voting and close of the Annual General Meeting two years hence. A member may not hold more than one elected executive position at any one time.
The Executive recommends the following be added to Article 6.6, “An individual may only serve in one office for a maximum of three consecutive terms (6 years). An individual can be on the Executive for more than three consecutive terms, but not in the same position for more than three terms”
CHANGE THREE
7.10.1 Commissioner: he shall coordinate all game assignments with leagues and officials. He shall keep accurate records of all assignments. An assistant commissioner may be appointed by the Executive.
The Executive recommends the following be added to Article 7.10.1, “The Commissioner(s) will be hired for a one year term, with the option to renew that one year term for a maximum of six consecutive years. It would be possible for a Commissioner to be re-hired after being out of the position for a minimum of one year.
Sept 22, 2009: Refresher Exam Released
Aug 14, 2009: Michael Weiland is awarded a FIBA card
