How do I become a basketball referee?
Start by registering with NNBOA, attend posted meetings and training opportunities, and complete the requirements shared by the association for the current season. The home page outlines the basic first steps.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for prospective officials, returning members, and anyone looking for NNBOA basketball officiating resources.
Getting started
Do I need previous officiating experience?
No. New officials are welcome. Training, meetings, study sessions, and scrimmage opportunities are intended to help new and returning officials prepare for the season.
What area does NNBOA serve?
NNBOA is centered in Reno and serves basketball officials across Northern Nevada, including Sparks, Carson City, and surrounding towns. Specific assignments, schools, and coverage details may vary by season and are handled through association leadership and assigners.
Membership and accounts
I already have a member record. Should I create a new account?
If an administrator already created your membership record, ask them to send an invitation so your login links to that record. Do not register a second account with a different email unless the association asks you to.
What can I do in the member portal?
Members can view meetings, training resources, announcements, member documents, training hours, evaluations, rules questions, and profile information after signing in.
Who should I contact if my profile information is wrong?
After signing in, update the fields you can edit from Member Profile. For account-linking issues or details you cannot change, use the contact form so an administrator can help.
Training and meetings
Where are meetings and scrimmages posted?
Public highlights may appear on the home page. Full meeting schedules, test prep sessions, scrimmages, and calendar downloads are available to signed-in members.
Can I add the schedule to my calendar?
Yes. Signed-in members can subscribe with a private calendar URL or download an .ics file from the Meetings & Scrimmages page in the member portal.
Where do I find training videos, exams, and rule changes?
Signed-in members can use Training Resources or the member resource search page to find active and archived training materials.
Help and contact
How do I ask a rules question?
Signed-in members can submit rules questions from the member portal. Answers may be shown to the submitting member and, when appropriate, published for other members.
How do I contact NNBOA?
Use the public contact form. Replies come from the association email account, and administrators can review contact messages in the site admin console.