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 […]

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Ron Foxcroft Featured on Crown Refs Podcast

Ron Foxcroft was recently interviewed by Crown Refs and the full podcast can be heard on Spotify below… The CROWN REFS Podcast #56 Ron Foxcroft is arguably the most successful referee entrepreneur of all time. He recently received Canada’s highest honor, The Order of Canada, which honors people who’s service shapes our society; whose innovations […]


Hamilton Board Award Winners

Although most of our awards are recognized annually at the AGM in May, we would be remiss not to congratulate the following award recipients: Jeff Rose – winner of the Jim Lyle / Bob Wilmot Dedicated Official Award. This award is given out each year to a deserving individual (official) who exemplifies what being a […]

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