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Registration & Orientation
Review requirements, fees and the certification process.
New Officials Training
A structured path from interested candidate to confident, game-ready basketball official.
10-week program
Your path to certification.
Training typically runs in the fall and combines classroom instruction, court mechanics, testing and mentorship.
2
Rules Fundamentals
Learn definitions, violations, fouls, timing, scoring and administration.
3
Court Mechanics
Develop positioning, rotations, signals, communication and teamwork.
4
Testing & Evaluation
Prepare for rules examinations and practical evaluation.
5
Mentoring
Receive support from experienced officials and association leadership.
6
Game Assignments
Begin appropriate contests with continued feedback and development.
2026–2027 Rookie Class
Rookie Class: If you know anyone interested in becoming a Girls Basketball Official, please have them reach out to me at joesarks@aol.com.
Here is the basic class info (all 6pm-9pm):
Tue Sept 15
Tue Sept 22
Thurs Sept 24
Tue Sept 29
Thurs Oct 1
Tue Oct 6
Thur Oct 8 (Mandatory Membership Meeting 7:30pm at Erie 1 BOCES)
Tue Oct 13
Here is the basic class info (all 6pm-9pm):
Tue Sept 15
Tue Sept 22
Thurs Sept 24
Tue Sept 29
Thurs Oct 1
Tue Oct 6
Thur Oct 8 (Mandatory Membership Meeting 7:30pm at Erie 1 BOCES)
Tue Oct 13