Nov 24, 2009: ABOA officials at Nunavut Territorials
Sarah MacAlpine, Leo Mangano & Kerron Lewis went to Cambridge Bay last weekend for the Nunavut Territorials. Click here to see photos
Nov 18, 2009: Important Memo to All ACAC Referees & Evaluators
Hi folks,
Welcome to a new season even though we are a month and a half into it already! Everyone should be well into mid season form and getting comfortable with 3 person mechanics. If not, you need to study them, work scrimmages and observe your peers at games to get to a solid and comfortable foundation. If you're thinking about positioning, you are not focused on making calls and good judgment. I accept there is a learning curve for first year officials but 2nd year and beyond the mechanics should be in your back pocket now. Read more ...
Welcome to a new season even though we are a month and a half into it already! Everyone should be well into mid season form and getting comfortable with 3 person mechanics. If not, you need to study them, work scrimmages and observe your peers at games to get to a solid and comfortable foundation. If you're thinking about positioning, you are not focused on making calls and good judgment. I accept there is a learning curve for first year officials but 2nd year and beyond the mechanics should be in your back pocket now. Read more ...
Oct 19, 2009: ACAC and ASAA Contracts Finalized
You may see and download the ACAC Contract 2009-2012 and the ASAA Agreement 2010-2012 on the Policies page.
Oct 17, 2009: 50 Years for Wamsley
Oct 17, 2009, Ken and Gwen Wamsley celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Read more...
Oct 5, 2009: Revised Refresher Exam Available
The original Refresher Exam had part of the last question, #50, cut off. The revised version contains the full question. It is available on the Education page or the Downloads page. The KEY has also been revised. The correct answer to question 5 should be YES.
Sept 27: September Issue of ABOA Newsletter Emailed
The September Issue of Stripes, the ABOA Newsletter was emailed today. If you did not receive a copy by email, it means that we do not have a correct email in our membership list for you. If you would like to be mailed future issues of the Newsletter and other important ABOA Updates directly, please go to the Contact Us page and fill in the form.
You may also read the latest issue on the Newsletters page.
You may also read the latest issue on the Newsletters page.
Sept 24, 2009: 2009 Refresher Exam Released
ABOA Interpreter Morgan Munroe has released the 2009 Refresher Exam and Key. Click here to go to the Education page.
Sept 22, 2009: Tommy Nunez in the Edmonton Sun
ABOA Featured Clinician Tommy Nunez was featured in the Edmonton Sun recently. Click here to read the article.
Sept 21, 2009: Ritchie-Nicurity Scholahip Winner Announced
ABOA Interpreter Morgan Munroe announced that Stephanie Nordlee of SABOA is a 2009 winner of the Ritchie-Nicurity Scholarship. Read more.
Sept 20, 2009: ABOA Award winners announced.
During the evening Fireside Chat Social at the Fall Clinic, the Annual ABOA Awards were presented. Read more.
Sept15, 2009: National Officials Certification Program Details
CABO National Education Officer Jim Cervo introduced the details of the NCP to Local eduction officers at the ABOA Fall Clinic. Read more.
Sept 15, 2009: New National Appointment Application Form
ABOA Evaluation Chair Jake Steinbrenner announced new procedures at the Fall Clinic on how to apply for a National Appointment. Read more.
Aug 24, 2009: National Cerification Workshop
ABOA Interpreter Morgan Munroe announced details of the upcoming "Train the Trainers" workshop of the National Certification Program. Read more.
Aug 15, 2009: Daryl Paustian Passes Away
I just heard today that longtime EBOA official and Provincial Evaluator Daryl Paustian has passed away. Read more.
Aug 12, 2009: Michael Weiland Awarded a FIBA Card
Congratulations to Michael Weiland who was recently award his international FIBA card . . . Read more.
Julfy 14, 2009: National Appointments Announced
ABOA Evaluation Chair Jake Steinbrenner announced the following appointments to the National Championships in Kamloops, BC from Aug 4-8. Read more.
July 13, 2009: CABO Scholarship Information
Bill Carr, ABOA Supervisor, would like to remind everyone about scholarship opportunities available through your membership in the ABOA & CABO. Read more.
June 28, 2009: Officiating in the IBL
Chris O'Leary of the IBL's Edmonton Energy pro basketball team interviewed our own Jake Steinbrenner for his Blog. Read more.
May 19, 2009: CABO National Certification Program Announced
After much work by a CABO committee, the National Certification Program document is available. Click here to download a PDF copy.
