Denver Area 8 Basketball Officials
Meetings, Announcements & Updates
Officials Shirt Exchange: Click Here
New Officials Mechanics Clinic
Nov 2nd - 8 am - 3 pm
Gold Crown FieldHouse
150 S Harlan St, Lakewood, CO 80226
2024/25 Season Meetings
Nov 18th - 7 PM Cherry Creek High School (In-Person)
Dec 15th - 7 PM Virtual
Jan 12th - 7 PM Virtual
Feb 10th - 7 PM Cherry Creek High School (In-Person)
Learning Resources:
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2024-2025 NFHS Rules Changes Summary - Click Here
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2024-25 Summary of Uniforms, Equipment and Apparel: Click Here
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2024-25 NFHS Points of Emphasis - Click Here
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2024-25 Faking Being Fouled Best Practices - Click Here
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NFHS January 4, 2024 Rules Interpretations - Click Here
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NFHS Announcer Responsibilities: Click Here
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Fall Seminar Video Resources: Click Here
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Your IAABO login credentials required
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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 full black/white stripe shirt to all games. If you intend to wear one of the 4 approved alternate shirts, confirm that each member of your crew has the same approved shirt
Beginning 2024/25 Post-Season a new standard shirt will be required. Click Here for the Memo
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Arbiter Instructions: Click Here
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2024 Camp Scholarship Application (Available to submit Summer of 2024) - 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.