Periodically articles written by one of the members of IAABO Board 134 will be posted at this location. They will relate to various aspects of officiating.

March 15, 2006 -- Articles From the Ref: RESPECT: The Official Attitude
The responsibilities of the official are very different from the responsibilities of the players, coaches, managers, time keepers, fans, etc. The official must always be aware of and sensitive to the maintenance of proper relationships with all of these groups of persons involved with the game. A relationship which cultivates trust, confidence, and RESPECT is essential to successful game control.

January 26, 2006 -- Articles From the Ref: The Most Important Form of Official Communication -- The Pre-Game Conference
The officials’ pre-game conference is the most important form of official communication a team of officials can have. The pre-game conference is the easiest communication technique that can be used to prevent errors in officiating the game effectively.

October 4, 2005 -- Articles From the Ref: Using Power to Officiate Effectively
The ultimate goal of any basketball official, officiating at any level of basketball, should be to give their very best every time he/she steps on the court. The official has serious obligations to the game of basketball. To help the official achieve their obligations, there must be a profound understanding of the power the official possess and how to use it effectively while officiating their basketball game.