Yearly Archives: 2020


Ron Belcher – 1942-2020

It is with great sadness that the executive announces the passing of long-time Hamilton Board referee and executive member Ron Belcher. A full announcement can be found on the Wall-Custance Funeral Home Website (link broken). Ron (affectionately known to all as “R.B.”) began his officiating career with the Peel Board in 1974 and served as […]

Ron Belcher

Jim Lyle

Jim Lyle – 1927-2020

It is with great sadness that the executive announces the passing of long-time Hamilton Board referee, mentor, executive member and friend, Jim Lyle. Mr. Lyle passed in his sleep last night. Jim was a founding member of the Hamilton Board, serving the basketball community since 1951. As a member of the Ontario Association of Basketball […]