Denver Area 8 Basketball Officials
Meetings, Announcements & Updates
Rules Exam Due Nov 30, 2025 by 5 PM
Link to Test - Click Here Password: Nuggets
Master Clinic Due Nov 30, 2025 by 5 PM
Click Here - Select Master Clinic Link to complete
2025-26 Season Meeting Dates:
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Nov 17th, 7:00 PM Cherry Creek High School (Shillinglaw Lecture Hall, same location as recent meetings there)
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December 14th 7:00 PM – Virtual meeting (link will be sent prior)
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Jan 5th 7:00 PM – Cherry Creek High School (Shillinglaw Lecture Hall)
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Jan 25th 7:00 PM – Virtual meeting (link will be sent prior)
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February 8th 7:00 PM – Virtual meeting (link will be sent prior)
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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2024-25 Summary of Uniforms, Equipment and Apparel: Click Here
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2024-25 Faking Being Fouled Best Practices - Click Here
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2024-25 Faking Being Fouled Video - Click Here
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NFHS Announcer Responsibilities: Click Here
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NFHS Shot Clock Guidelines (2026/27 Season): Click Here
Post Season Eligibility Criteria: 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 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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2025 Camp Scholarship Application (Available to submit Summer of 2025) - 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.