ABOUT US

For the Love of the Game

IAABO Board #51 joined the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. (IAABO) in 1925. As a member of this prestigious organization, which is a nonprofit service and professional organization managed by and for basketball
referees, our stated purposes are:

To educate, train develop and provide continuous instruction for basketball officials.
To promote the welfare of the game of basketball, it’s players and officials.
To maintain the highest standard of basketball officiating.
To encourage the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship.
To have available at all times an adequate number of thoroughly trained and capable officials.
To cooperate with all organizations official connected with the game of basketball in furthering its interests and ideals.

IAABO has been the undisputed and unparalleled leader in worldwide training of basketball officials in the areas of:

Basketball rules
Mechanics and techniques of officiating
Organization of local official’s groups
Development of curricula and standards by which other official’s organizations are judged.

If you are interested in more information about IAABO Board #51 please contact us.

If you are interested in joining IAABO Board #51 please fill out an application to attend our fall clinic.

EVENTS

CHECK PRESENTATION - OFFICIALS VS CANCER

During our Utica Classic Basketball Tournament in January, we presented a check for $2,500 that was raised for the American Cancer Society!

OFF-SEASON TRAINING SESSION

The Officials VS Cancer Tournament is held annually in November just before the start of the season.