In addition to basketball programs (house league and comeptitive), the KYBA has a strong basketball referee program.
The KYBA recognizes the importance of providing an opportunity to its players (current and former) and general members to learn another aspect of the game - officiating. Refereeing provides a great opportunity for young players to further improve their understanding of the game, but also to develop their leadership skills, decision making and management abilities.
Having its own referee program also helps the KYBA to keep the cost of its offerings at an affordable level, while also providing income to our officials. KYBA officials have also been called upon to help out a number of other basketball associations in our region!
How to join our referee program:
If you are interested in joining our Junior refereee program - the first step is to complete the online registration.
2024-25 Jr Referee Registration Link is now available. If you are returning referee - you do not need to register again.
Only new referees are required to register so that they can be added to the system. As schedules and training details will be communucated to all registered members - it is importatnt to complete this onilne registration ASAP if you are interested in joining the program.
The training sessions for all new and returning referees will start late September and will continue during the month of October. A number of training sessions are planned and will take place during week-day evenings and weekends. Players must complete the training in order to join the Jr Referee program for the season.
The training schedule for the 2024-25 season is posted below (NOTE: referees are required to attend only one session each week - either Tuesday or Thursday session - no need to attend both sessions) :
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Tues, Sept 24 |
7-9pm |
AY Jackson Classroom 122
(Enter via Gym door at back of school) |
| Thurs, Sept 26 |
7-9pm |
Franco-Ouest Terraflex Gym |
| Tues, Oct 1 |
7-9pm |
AY Jackson Classroom 122
(Enter via Gym door at back of school) |
| Thurs, Oct 3 |
7-9pm |
Franco-Ouest Terraflex Gym |
Note: additional sessions will be added as needed. There will be on-floor sessions beyond these on the weekends of Oct 21/22 and 28/29.
Any questions can be directed to our Referee Director.
See here for school location details:
KYBA Gym Map
Officials Development resources:
Here are couple of useful links to review (about FIBA Rules and proper signals and mechanics):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1yNcWsvu84
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjqDq9qEZ8c
Links provided by the OBA to review rules, violations, fouls, mechanics - mandatory to complete for all floor officals :
https://basketball.on.ca/officiate/officiating-resources/
Instructions for Minor Officials (score-table duties) - short instructional videos (mandatory to complete for all minor officials):
Here are some of the most common questions about KYBA referee program:
Once you become a member of the KYBA referee program and start refereeing games in KYBA House League, here are some important points to know:
For any information that is not covered in this section of the website, please contact KYBA Referee in Chief
The KYBA Referee program has about 50-60 young referees; primarily current and former KYBA players (House League and Competitive).
Yes, there is the age limit - you need to be 13 years or older - to officiate in the league on regular basis. Younger referees are allowed to attend the training and particiapte in on-court training sessions and perhaps officiate a few games during the season, but not on a regular basis.
All of the House League games hosted by KYBA (from Novice to Midget) are officiated by our in-house referees. There about 20-30 games each weekend that are officiated by the KYBA referees.
Depending on the age of the referee, previous experience, and overall officiating skill, the KYBA referees are assigned to various levels of House League games. Some of the experienced referees will get an opportunity to officiate games of House League Selects teams and/or even some Competitive exhibition games.
Yes, the KYBA provides the training for new and returning referees.
The training sessions (classroom-type of training as well as on-court training sessions) are organized for the September/October timeframe (before the House League season opens) so that referees are prepared and ready to officiate games when the season starts.
The training does not stop once the season starts. Training is provided throughout the season in a form of "shadowing sessions", younger referees are paired up with more experienced referees during the games, and senior referees provide in-game training.
KYBA also appoints a person for Referee Technical Development who, in collboration with KYBA Referee in Chief, develops and implements training programs and also monitors and performs evaluations of all referees throughout the season.
All games in KYBA House League follow FIBA basketball rules with OBA/KYBA age-based modifications,
Yes, referees are paid for each game they officiate.
First, you need to register for the Referee Training Program. This registration is done in-person when you attend the first referee orientation and training session. The dates / locations / times will be published on the KYBA website in early September. There is a $10 fee to register for the Referee Training Program. Referee training will start in September and run through October, before the House League season begins. Once you attend all the training sessions, successfully complete on-court training, and pass the rules exam, you will be invited to register online into the KYBA Referee program.
The training and selection process continues during the first 2-3 months of the season.
If you need more information on KYBA Referee program, you can contact KYBA Referee in Chief who will be able to provide more details on all apsects of the KYBA referee program.
Referee Login Link > https://kyba.goalline.ca/login_ref.php