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Read more »FOX 40 ACADEMY CAMP Established in 1988 by FOX 40 Stellar Lineup of Guest Speakers Announced for the 2026 Fox 40 Academy Camp The 2026 Fox 40 Academy Camp held in affiliation with the Hamilton Board of Approved Basketball Officials is almost here – Saturday August 22 & Sunday August 23, 2026 at the David […]
Congratulations to Janice Deakin, a member of the Hamilton Board of Approved Basketball Officials from 1981 to 1988, on her induction as an Official to the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame. The full press release from Canada Basketball is available at https://www.basketball.ca/news/canadian-basketball-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026-announced. In addition to the below announcement, Ron Foxcroft shared that “Janice also worked […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
