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.

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

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• 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.

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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.