CBOC Developmental Pathway
2024-09-22Development & Education The Canadian Basketball Referee Development Program is a comprehensive development pathway for referees from local community league games to being a FIBA referee at international events. This program has been developed by the Canada Basketball Officials Commission (CBOC) in partnership with Canada Basketball and the Provincial Basketball Officials Associations. ...
Development & Education
The Canadian Basketball Referee Development Program is a comprehensive development pathway for referees from local community league games to being a FIBA referee at international events.
This program has been developed by the Canada Basketball Officials Commission (CBOC) in partnership with Canada Basketball and the Provincial Basketball Officials Associations. It is based on the Canada Basketball Long Term Development Plan and aligns the referee framework with player and coach frameworks, competitions and tournaments.
The Referee Development Pathway includes five levels:
Community Referee (NOCP 1)
This is the entry level for referees who will begin their refereeing at a school age or local youth leagues.
- In-Training (NOCP 1A)
- Trained (NOCP 1B)
- Certified (NOCP 1C)
Competitive Referee (NOCP 2)
This is a higher level of training for referees who want to continue their refereeing at the junior and senior high school level, club team and the adult league level.
- In-Training (NOCP 2A)
- Trained (NOCP 2B)
- Certified (NOCP 2C)
Provincial Referee (NOCP 3)
This is the essential course for referees who want to referee at provincial age-group championships and is also recommended for referees officiating at secondary school, Provincial High-Performance Teams and Provincial College and U SPORTS basketball.
- In-Training (NOCP 3A)
- Trained (NOCP 3B)
- Certified (NOCP 3C)
National Referee (NOCP 4)
Once Provincial Referees have met the requirements for regular officiating and have attended a U-15 or U-17 National Championship or equivalent, they can be assessed to become a National Referee. National Referees are eligible to referee all levels of basketball in Canada below the FIBA level.
- In-Training (NOCP 4A)
- Trained (NOCP 4B)
- Certified (NOCP 4C)
FIBA Referee (NOCP 5)
Referees who show outstanding potential to reach and maintain the elite FIBA license level if given the opportunity can be nominated for FIBA selection. All nominees will be recommended by CBOC to Canada Basketball and approved by the National Federation Referee Selection Committee. FIBA Referees officiate all international basketball including the FIBA World Cup and the Olympics.
Each level is comprised of three developmental phases:
In-Training
This is the entry phase, where the official has just started or has completed some of the required training and education components.
Trained
The official has completed all learning and training components.
Certified
The official has completed all evaluation and assessment requirements.
Each developmental level aims to equip referees with the rule’s knowledge and practical skills to referee at the relevant level of competition. Progress through the levels and phases is achieved through a mixture of theory, training and practical assessment.
The Canadian Basketball Referee Development Program is a comprehensive development pathway for referees from local community league games to being a FIBA referee at international events.
This program has been developed by the Canada Basketball Officials Commission (CBOC) in partnership with Canada Basketball and the Provincial Basketball Officials Associations. It is based on the Canada Basketball Long Term Development Plan and aligns the referee framework with player and coach frameworks, competitions and tournaments.
The Referee Development Pathway includes five levels:
Community Referee (NOCP 1)
This is the entry level for referees who will begin their refereeing at a school age or local youth leagues.
- In-Training (NOCP 1A)
- Trained (NOCP 1B)
- Certified (NOCP 1C)
Competitive Referee (NOCP 2)
This is a higher level of training for referees who want to continue their refereeing at the junior and senior high school level, club team and the adult league level.
- In-Training (NOCP 2A)
- Trained (NOCP 2B)
- Certified (NOCP 2C)
Provincial Referee (NOCP 3)
This is the essential course for referees who want to referee at provincial age-group championships and is also recommended for referees officiating at secondary school, Provincial High-Performance Teams and Provincial College and U SPORTS basketball.
- In-Training (NOCP 3A)
- Trained (NOCP 3B)
- Certified (NOCP 3C)
National Referee (NOCP 4)
Once Provincial Referees have met the requirements for regular officiating and have attended a U-15 or U-17 National Championship or equivalent, they can be assessed to become a National Referee. National Referees are eligible to referee all levels of basketball in Canada below the FIBA level.
- In-Training (NOCP 4A)
- Trained (NOCP 4B)
- Certified (NOCP 4C)
FIBA Referee (NOCP 5)
Referees who show outstanding potential to reach and maintain the elite FIBA license level if given the opportunity can be nominated for FIBA selection. All nominees will be recommended by CBOC to Canada Basketball and approved by the National Federation Referee Selection Committee. FIBA Referees officiate all international basketball including the FIBA World Cup and the Olympics.
Each level is comprised of three developmental phases:
In-Training
This is the entry phase, where the official has just started or has completed some of the required training and education components.
Trained
The official has completed all learning and training components.
Certified
The official has completed all evaluation and assessment requirements.
Each developmental level aims to equip referees with the rule’s knowledge and practical skills to referee at the relevant level of competition. Progress through the levels and phases is achieved through a mixture of theory, training and practical assessment.