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Impact Officiating has announced the return of its basketball officials camp, taking place October 2 to 4, 2026, in conjunction with the Peg City Showcase tournament in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
This year’s camp will feature both Two-Person Officiating (2PO) and Three-Person Officiating (3PO), providing development opportunities for officials at different stages of their officiating journey. The camp will again be led by Camp Director Rick DeGagne, a respected official, clinician and Referee Coach with a wealth of experience at the provincial, national, international and professional levels.
The camp is open to Level 1 through Level 4 officials seeking to upgrade their skill set as they progress through their plan of continuous improvement.
The 2PO portion of the camp is designed primarily for newer officials with approximately one to five years of experience, or those looking to strengthen their foundation. The focus will be on learning how to referee, how to receive and apply feedback, and how to build strong habits in key areas including 2PO coverage and positioning, communication through whistle and voice, Individual Officiating Techniques, game control and play-calling.
The 3PO portion of the camp is designed for more experienced officials with proficient 2PO knowledge who are developing their three-person officiating skill set. The focus will be on 3PO coverage and positioning; understanding Open Angle versus Closed Angle as it relates to decision-making and play-calling; game control; and Individual Officiating Techniques.
Officials registering for the 3PO portion should have a basic understanding of three-person mechanics, although limited experience is acceptable. All camp participants will take part in the same classroom sessions. Officials who are unsure whether to register for the 2PO or 3PO portion of the camp are encouraged to contact Rick DeGagne at rickdegagne09@gmail.com for guidance.
The 2026 camp fee is $390 per official and includes camp swag, a whistle, notebook, classroom instruction, and in-game and post-game feedback from a staff of Referee Coaches with a vast array of knowledge and experience. The goal is for each participant to officiate five to six games over the course of the weekend.
A social event will be held Saturday evening, October 3, to provide further networking and engagement among camp participants and staff.
The total number of camp participants will be determined by the number of accepted registrations for both the 2PO and 3PO portions of the camp, with the overall camp size expected to be in the low to mid-forties.
The instructional staff includes a lineup of high-level Referee Coaches and officials with experience at the U SPORTS, national, international and professional levels. There may be an addition or two; however, confirmed staff members include: (view bios below)
Mike Thomson
John McFarland
Neil Donnelly
Martha Bradbury
Reid Kenyon
Earl Roberts
Stacy Hawash
Wyatt Anders
Matt DeGagne
Tim Warren
Carriera Lamoureux
Rick DeGagne, Camp Director
Camp location: EXPECTED to be split between the MB Sport For Life building (145 Pacific Avenue) and the new RWC Buffalo Run facility (1555-C Buffalo Place), both in Winnipeg.
This camp represents a valuable opportunity for Manitoba and out-of-province officials to engage in meaningful training, receive direct feedback, and learn from some of the top officiating minds in the basketball community.
- Camp payments are accepted by eTransfer to rickdegagne09@gmail.com
- Questions about the camp can be directed to Rick DeGagne at rickdegagne09@gmail.com
MEET THE CAMP STAFF
MIKE THOMSON
Mike Thomson brings 46 years of experience as a basketball official, including 41 years on the court and 21 years as a FIBA-licensed referee. He is currently the Supervisor of Officials for Canada West. During his officiating career, Mike worked 13 U SPORTS Men’s National Championship tournaments, including 9 championship finals.
Internationally, Mike officiated at the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympic Games and completed 15 additional international assignments. He has refereed on every continent where basketball is played, except Africa. Today, Mike serves as a Canadian National Referee Coach and a FIBA Level 2+ Referee Instructor. His recent assignments include the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, the 2019 and 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cups, and multiple FIBA Americas events. Mike is dedicated to developing the next generation of officials, with a focus on continuous improvement and mentorship.
JOHN McFARLAND
John is a retired FIBA referee and currently serves on the Canada West officiating panel. He has previously served as President of both the Alberta and British Columbia Basketball Officials Associations. Nationally, John recently served as National Educator for the Canadian Basketball Officials Commission and is also the assignor and evaluator for the PACWEST Conference. A certified FIBA Level 1 Instructor, John continues to serve as a National Referee Coach and is passionate about mentoring officials at all levels of the game.
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NEIL DONNELLY
Neil is a Canadian basketball official with over 30 years of U SPORTS experience, having officiated at 13 National Championships, including four men’s finals. A FIBA-certified referee for 12 years, he has worked games across four continents. Notably, Neil was nominated to the 2011 Pan Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he officiated both the Women’s Gold Medal Game and the Men’s Semi-Final. He currently officiates in the Canada West Conference and the CEBL professional league. Neil also serves as a National Referee Coach and takes pride in supporting the development of officials at all levels.
MARTHA BRADBURY
Martha is a retired U SPORTS official, having officiated at that level for 23-years. Over the course of her career, she was assigned as an on-court official to nine National Championships, including 4 at the U SPORTS level. Martha is currently the MABO Provincial Supervisor, having spent 20+ years as part of the Provincial Executive. She was also an Executive Member of both CABO and CBOC. She has been a provincial clinician and evaluator in Manitoba for 16 years. She is a current National Referee Coach, having attended 10 tournaments in that capacity. Martha has a passion for working with officials and in helping them develop their game.
REID KENYON
Reid has over 30 years of officiating experience, including 11 years as a FIBA official. His international resume includes assignments at the World University Games, the Pan Am Games, and FIBA Americas Pro League play. He has officiated at numerous National Championships across all levels, with highlights including the U SPORTS Men’s National Championship finals in 2010, 2015, and 2020. Reid is currently part of the CEBL officiating roster and has served as a Referee Coach at camps across Western Canada. Locally, he has directed over 10 officiating camps in Manitoba, is the long-time assignor for the WMBA, and has served as President of the MABO Board. Recently appointed as a National Referee Coach, Reid is looking forward to contributing to the Impact Officiating Camp this October.
TIM WARREN
Tim brings 25 years of officiating experience, including 16 years as a Canada West panel official. He is currently the President of the Western Manitoba Basketball Officials Association and serves on the MABO Board. Over the past decade, Tim has actively supported the development of Manitoba officials through evaluations and clinics. He is especially committed to mentoring grassroots officials and supporting the broader basketball community. Professionally, Tim spent 15 years in supervisory and management roles with a focus on team building and conflict resolution. His insightful approach to officiating and player interactions adds value to every game he observes. Tim is excited to join the staff of the Impact Officiating Camp.
STACY HAWASH
Stacy is an active CanWest official with 21 years at the university level. She has officiated at multiple national championships, including the U15 and U17 summer competitions as well as three U SPORTS championships. Stacy is also a highly accomplished coach, having served in this role for the Manitoba U15 and U17 programs. Her teams at Vincent Massey (WPG) are consistently among the top teams in the MHSAA. As a provincial Referee Coach, Stacy has served as a clinician and evaluator for the past 10 years. She is also a certified NOCP Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Facilitator. As an educator, Stacy enjoys teaching basketball to officials and athletes at all levels.
EARL ROBERTS
Earl is an active Canada West official with 26 years of experience at the university level. He has worked numerous playoff series and has officiated at U SPORTS National Championships for both men’s and women’s competitions. Earl is also a member of the CEBL officiating staff and has served as a Referee Coach at several MHSAA Provincial Championships, including at the 4A level. Recently, he has expanded his leadership role in the officiating community by participating on committees responsible for assigning games in the MCAC and prep school circuits. Earl is also a member of the Pathway to Excellence committee. Known for his effective in-game communication with coaches and players—and his support for fellow officials off the court—Earl is looking forward to being part of the Impact Officiating Camp staff this October.
MATT DEGAGNE
Matt is an active Canada West official heading into his 14th year at the U SPORTS level. His most recent high-profile assignment was the 2025 CCAA Men's Tournament in Montreal. He has officiated in five Canada West Playoff Tournaments/Series. Matt's on-floor resume also includes three Summer National Tournaments at which he was assigned 1 Gold Medal and 1 Bronze Medal game. Matt is excited to become an Impact Officiating Camp instructor to help officials improve their skills.
WYATT ANDERS
Wyatt has been officiating for 22 years at various levels, including 10 years at the U SPORTS level. He is also part of the officiating staff in the CEBL. Wyatt has officiated multiple CanWest playoff series, including two bronze-medal games, as well as both the U17 Men and Women national championships, where he was assigned to the gold-medal games. Most recently, Wyatt was assigned as the CC in the 2026 CCAA Men's gold medal game. He has served as MABO president and is currently the MBOA Referee Supervisor. He has been a provincial clinician and evaluator for six years. Wyatt is a current educator and has a passion for assisting officials in their development.
CARRIERA LAMOUREUX
RICK DEGAGNE (CAMP DIRECTOR)
Rick DeGagne is an active Canada West official, recently completing his 46th year of officiating university basketball. Throughout his distinguished career, Rick has been assigned to 17 National Championships, including 10 at the U SPORTS level. He also enjoyed a 15-year international officiating career, highlighted by his selection to numerous major tournaments/events worldwide, including the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
In Manitoba, Rick has served as a provincial clinician and evaluator for over 30 years and has contributed as a Referee Coach at 10 National Championships. A retired educator, Rick takes great pride in mentoring officials at all levels, helping them refine their skills and elevate their performance on the court.