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IAABO Board 21 is the largest board in the State of Maine and one of the top five in the country with over 220 active members. We cover over 6,000 games at all levels during the course of a year. Most years we provided close to 50% of the officiating staff for the MPA Open State Tournament. IAABO MEMBERSHIP Through your membership in the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. you are a member of 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:
Through a worldwide organization of some 200 local "boards" spanning 38 States and 11 foreign counties, IAABO has been the unparalleled and undisputed leader in worldwide training of basketball officials in the areas of:
Training and education processes are ongoing, augmented by comprehensive written and practical programs, updated annually (or more often as needed). Throughout the year, the IAABO office, in conjunction with nationally acclaimed clinicians, constantly develops and improves teaching and testing techniques. If you are interested in becoming an official go to our Join Us page and fill out the registration information. |