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Through your membership in the North Jersey Board of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc., you are a member of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. (IAABO) – the only organization of its kind in the world: a nonprofit service and professional organization managed by and for basketball referees. Founded in 1923, IAABO’s stated purposes are:

• To educate, train, develop, and provide continuous instruction for basketball officials.
• To promote the welfare of the game of basketball, its players and officials.
• To maintain the highest standard of basketball officiating.
• To encourage the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship.
• To have available at all times an adequate number of thoroughly trained and capable officials.
• To cooperate with all organizations officially connected with the game of basketball in furthering its interests and ideals.

Helpful Reminders - Board 33, NJSIAA and IAABO Central

Submitted by IAABO Board 33 on Sun, 11/01/2026 - 9:50am

Attached to this article below, you will find a checklist which outlines the requirements needed to remain in good standing both with Board 33 and the NJSIAA.

In addition, below are some helpful tips, reminders and frequently asked questions from IAABO Central to assist with accessing their platform. Please direct any questions about accessing their platform to  central@iaabo.org  for further assistance.

IAABO Members,

We've received a number of questions about accessing IAABO Central and completing courses and exams. To help everyone get started and avoid some common issues, we've put together a few helpful reminders, along with short tutorial videos to guide you through the platform.

1. Haven't received your welcome email? Verify your email address first.

IAABO Central uses the email address associated with your membership record in RefSec. If that address is incorrect or outdated, you may not receive your welcome email or password reset instructions.

Before contacting IAABO Central support, please follow these steps:

  • Visit RefSec Member Login and try signing in using your current email address.

  • If your current email address is not recognized, contact your local Board Secretary , who can update your information in RefSec.

  • Once your email address is correct, contact us at central@iaabo.org to request another welcome email.

2. Having trouble logging in, resetting your password, or using your verification code?

Your IAABO Central login is separate from your regular IAABO website login.

  • Temporary Password: Provided in your original welcome email and used to access your account for the first time.

  • Verification Code: A separate, one-time code sent to your email (automatically, by the IAABO Central system) to confirm your identity. It is not your password. Always use the most recently requested code. If you check your email through a web browser, be sure to use a different browser window or tab. If you navigate away from the page where it is asking you to enter the code, you will be required to log in again, which will generate another code and cancel the first one.

IAABO Central uses two-factor authentication (2FA). Once you successfully verify your identity, your specific browser is authorized for 30 days , so you should not need another verification code during that period when using the same browser (on the same device).

If you've forgotten your password, use the Forgot Password option on the login page.

 

3. Not sure where to begin?

If you're new to IAABO Central, we recommend reviewing our Getting Started tutorial for an introduction to the platform.

 

4. Can't find a course or exam?

IAABO Central provides access to educational courses, the Game Simulator, and exams. If you're unsure how to locate or begin an activity, our tutorial will help you get started.

 

5. Is a course or video not advancing?

Some courses intentionally restrict navigation until the required content has been viewed, and quiz questions have been answered correctly. Rest assured, all quizzes have been vetted by our rules experts and are correct. Also make sure the video or narration has finished before attempting to advance.
If a course freezes or becomes unresponsive, try refreshing your browser or reopening the course. If the issue continues, contact us with the course name and a description of where you're experiencing the problem.

Still need assistance?

If you've reviewed the information above and still need help, email central@iaabo.org with your full name, Board number, and a brief description of the issue. Screenshots are especially helpful when reporting technical problems.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue improving IAABO Central.

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Officials Implicit Bias Workshops - NJSIAA Requirement

Submitted by IAABO Board 33 on Thu, 09/24/2026 - 12:57pm

In September 2019, NJSIAA entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the NJ Office of the Attorney General – Division of Civil Rights.  This Memorandum required NJSIAA to provide implicit bias training to all registered NJSIAA officials.

To accomplish this requirement, NJSIAA will be offering a set number of workshop opportunities on implicit bias during the 2026-2027 school year at specific times.  The workshops will be virtual and will be hosted on the Zoom platform. They should last approximately one hour.

These are the only remaining dates/times that will be offered in 2026. Additional sessions will not be offered. NJSIAA will no longer be offering the workshops specific to each season, as has been done in the past.

As a reminder: This is a one-time-only requirement - it will not be a seasonal or annual requirement.  If you have already completed this workshop, you do not need to take it again.

This workshop is required! No official will be eligible for any assignments at any level (regular season or tournament contests) without participating in the workshop.  Similar workshops, like the NFHS course, will not be accepted.   

Thank you in advance for your participation and cooperation.

Below you will find the schedule for upcoming workshops. Pre-registration is required. Each registration link is unique to the specific date and time. Each session will be limited to 100 participants.  Only register for one session.

Thank you in advance for your participation and cooperation.

Registration links:


Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00pm

Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00pm

Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00pm

Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00pm

Any questions, please contact Dena Maggio from the NJSIAA - dmaggio@njsiaa.org

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Meeting Dates Announced!

Submitted by IAABO Board 33 on Wed, 08/19/2026 - 3:21pm

The meeting dates and attendance requirements for the upcoming 2026-27 season have officially been announced by the Board Secretary.

The Interpretation Meeting is an IN PERSON meeting, and in person attendance is required by all members at one location or the other. No packets will be distributed at these meetings.

General Meetings will be held remotely via Zoom unless specifically specified, and invitations to attend each meeting will be sent out beforehand by the Board Interpreter.

In addition, there will be one General Meeting held in person for officials with between 1 and 5 years experience only.

Simulator Sessions will be held remotely via Zoom, and invitations to attend each meeting will be sent out beforehand by the Board Interpreter.

To view a list of each meeting set, please visit our Meetings page on the site for more information.

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Clock Adjustments Addressed to Support Officials in 2026-27 High School Basketball Rules Changes

Submitted by IAABO Board 33 on Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:00am

Guidelines to help game officials manage the game clock at the end of each quarter and other timing errors are among the major rules changes in high school basketball for the 2026-27 season.

The two additions addressing the game clock in Rule 5 (5-9-5 and 5-10-2 Note) were among the five rules changes recommended by the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee at its April 27-29 meeting in Indianapolis. All rules changes were reviewed by the NFHS Rules Review Committee and approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

In the last 59.9 seconds of each quarter and overtime periods, a minimum of three-tenths (0.3) of a second must expire from the game clock when the ball is legally touched by a player inbounds after a throw-in. This addition of Rule 5-9-5 is consistent with the tap-in rule in Rule 5-2-5, however, does not apply if the game clock does not display tenths of a second.

Rule 5-10-2 Note was added to allow officials to utilize a silent count in the event of a clock malfunction. If an official determines the clock was not started or stopped properly, a silent count may be used as definitive knowledge to correct the timing error.

“These changes provide officials with clearer guidance and help provide greater consistency in administering end-of-quarter timing situations, while also ensuring there are practical solutions available when timing errors or clock malfunctions occur,” said Monica Maxwell, NFHS director of sports and liaison to the Basketball Rules Committee.

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