It is with great sadness that the executive announces the passing of long-time Hamilton Board referee and life member Barry Coombe. A full announcement can be found in the Hamilton Spectator at https://obituaries.thespec.com/obituary/barry-coombe-1089758101. Barry was a member of the Hamilton Board of Approved Basketball Officials for more than 45 years. His dedication was so well […]
As the Hamilton Board continues to move towards the use of ArbiterSports for game assignments, please refer to the HBABO Arbiter Guide for Officials that has been posted to assist our members in transitioning to this new (for us) system. If you have any questions or experience any difficulties, please contact the assigner. We encourage […]
From the desk of OABO Interpreter, Michael Kim… FIBA Rule Changes Attached below are the 2022 FIBA Rule Changes. OABO will be enforcing all the FIBA rule changes effective immediately rather than the Oct. 1st start date to reduce confusion by adopting rule changes after the start of the girls’ high school season. CBOC will […]
Thank you to CHCH TV for their coverage of the recently completed Fox 40 officials camp.
From the desk of Michael Kim, OABO Provincial Interpreter… Rationale Voluntary use of a face mask to minimize the spread of COVID-19 is permitted and CBOC/OABO have granted an exemption to prevent violation of FIBA Rule 4.4.2. RULE 4.4.2(a) – FACE MASK EXEMPTION “Surgical, non-surgical or tight-fitting cloth face masks designed to prevent the spread […]
