Ron Foxcroft: The Official Behind the Whistle

Originally published in the March 2000 edition of Referee Magazine. https://www.referee.com/ron-foxcroft-fox-40-whistle-official/ Before the Fox 40 whistle, Ron Foxcroft spent 35 years officiating basketball worldwide, including the 1976 Olympic gold medal game. When people in officiating circles hear the name Ron Foxcroft, they think of the man who developed the Fox 40 whistle. Comparatively few realize […]

CBOC

CBOC Jersey and Jacket Window – NOW OPEN

From CBOC… Hello Officials, The CBOC jersey and jacket ordering window is open from May 21 to June 15. Jackets are $99 + tax and jerseys are $53 + tax. Please place your order through the CBOC webstore: https://cbocrefereeapparel.itemorder.com/shop/home Full ordering information is available in the flyers below. If the images do not automatically appear, […]

2026 Summer Camp Registration Now Open!

FOX 40 ACADEMY CAMP Established in 1988 by FOX 40 NEW DATES FOR 2026!! The dates and location for the 2026 Fox 40 Academy Camp held in affiliation with the Hamilton Board of Approved Basketball Officials have been announced – Saturday August 22 & Sunday August 23, 2026 at the David Braley Athletic & Recreation […]

Fox40

Tom Lopes – 1942-2025

The Hamilton Board is saddened to share news about the passing of Tom Lopes. Tom was instrumental in the development of many of Hamilton’s referees while working as the Executive Director of IAABO, so much so that he was inducted as an honorary Lifetime Member of the Hamilton Board in 2019. For additional information on […]