Denver Area 8 Basketball Officials
Meetings, Announcements & Updates
2026 Postseason Arbiter Account 104526:
Update your availability/blocks February 23rd and March 14th
2025-26 Season Meeting Dates:
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February 15th 5:00 PM – Click HERE to watch recording
Congratulations to Sequoia Kay Hill on winning the Schiessler Award for new certified official Denver Area 8
Area Director and Regional Director Results:
Regional Director (2 Year Term) - Sam Forrester
Area Director (3 Year Term) - Pete Acosta
Learning Resources:
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2025-26 Rules Changes Summary: Click Here
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2025-26 NFHS Rules Interpretations: Click Here
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2025 Fall Seminar Video Resources: Click Here
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IAABO Login Credentials Required
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2025-26 Summary of Uniforms, Equipment and Apparel: Click Here
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Click Here to register for RefQuest (register via IAABO.org)
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NFHS Announcer Responsibilities: Click Here
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NFHS Shot Clock Guidelines (2026/27 Season): Click Here
NFHS Network Officials Pass Request:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/officials-pass
Submit the form and you should receive an email from NFHS Network with instructions and the discount code within a week.
IAABO Gear: (Shirt with Flag, Pants, Jacket, Accessories)
https://theofficialstimeout.com/collections/iaabo
PLEASE NOTE: Each official must wear the same uniform. Bring the standard shirt (Black Shoulders/Sleeves with B/W stripes) to all games. If you intend to wear one of the 2 approved alternate shirts, confirm that each member of your crew has the same approved shirt
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Arbiter Instructions: Click Here
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2026 Camp Scholarship Application (Available to submit Summer of 2026) - Click HERE to apply
How to Become a Basketball Official
Colorado certifies high school basketball officials through the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO). In order to officiate, you will need to take and pass the IAABO certification exam. Below you will see the information and website to get started. The link to register for the online course can be found here:
https://www.coloradoboard4iaabo.com/registration-for-new-officials
Once you have registered and paid for the course, we will provide you with the next steps in the process. The course registration fee includes a rules book, access to the online course which will assist you in passing the online exam and covers your membership dues for that season.