What is CBOC?
The Canadian Basketball Officials Commission (CBOC) (formerly known as CABO (Canadian Association of Basketball Officials) is our national association and is a branch of Canada Basketball. It deals with rule interpretations and the appointment of officials to national and international tournaments. More information can be found at https://www.basketball.ca/en/development/officials
The Canadian Basketball Officials Commission (CBOC) (formerly known as CABO (Canadian Association of Basketball Officials) is our national association and is a branch of Canada Basketball. It deals with rule interpretations and the appointment of officials to national and international tournaments. More information can be found at https://www.basketball.ca/en/development/officials
How do I join MABO?
You can join MABO under one of the following memberships: Full Membership, Associate Membership, First Time MABO Membership, or Junior Officials Membership. (Please see 'MABO Bylaws' for more information.) Contact the MABO Provincial Supervisor of Officials or the Basketball
Where do my MABO Membership fees go?
Full "MABO Membership" fee is $145.00 per season (July through June)
The "Associate Fee" is currently $95.00 per season (July through June)
The "First Time MABO Membership" fee is $110.00 per season (July through June)
Membership includes the following:
- Basketball
- CBOC membership fee ($31)
- MABO membership fee ($56.75)
By paying your annual MABO fees, you are also eligible for all activities listed on the Sanctioned Basketball Programs annual posting.
How do I advance from the Junior to Senior levels?
In order to advance from the Junior to Senior levels, you must first meet the following criteria:
In order to advance from the Junior to Senior levels, you must first meet the following criteria:
- Cannot be attending high school.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- In addition, the following requirements for Level 1 apply:
- Must attend and participate in all sessions of an annual clinic conducted by a certified MABO Clinician.
- Must write a MABO approved examination.
- Must attain a minimum of 70% on the annual written MABO approved exam.
What is the pay range for officials?
Your local association will determine game fees. Contact a Provincial Council member (or local assigner) for specific game fees.
Do I need to attend a clinic each year?
Yes. Attending a clinic annually is one of the requirements to maintain your membership status and to receive any assignments within the province.
I am looking for referees for a Junior High/Middle School tournament. Who can I contact?
Contact the Basketball Manitoba office at http://www.basketballmanitoba.ca and they will put you in touch with the respective official’s assigner within your area.
Where can I find a list of referee assignors?
Go to the Contact section on the main menu of this website and search the 'Provincial Council & Assignors' section for the assignor in your area.
What is the minimum age required to begin refereeing?
Your local association will determine game fees. Contact a Provincial Council member (or local assigner) for specific game fees.
Do I need to attend a clinic each year?
Yes. Attending a clinic annually is one of the requirements to maintain your membership status and to receive any assignments within the province.
I am looking for referees for a Junior High/Middle School tournament. Who can I contact?
Contact the Basketball Manitoba office at http://www.basketballmanitoba.ca and they will put you in touch with the respective official’s assigner within your area.
Where can I find a list of referee assignors?
Go to the Contact section on the main menu of this website and search the 'Provincial Council & Assignors' section for the assignor in your area.
What is the minimum age required to begin refereeing?
- Junior Level 1: Beginning or new official, with no prior certification with MABO. Minimum age requirement – 15 years old, as of December 31st of the clinic year.
- Junior Level 2: Minimum age requirement – 17 years old, as of December 31st.
- Senior Levels 1-5: Minimum age requirement – 18 years old