Why IAABO ???

[nine01c]

Massachusetts:

Our IAABO Board dues this year are $65. This pays for our IAABO International dues, our MIAA dues (state HS registration in basketball). We get a book that includes IAABO membership list, the Rule Book, the Case Book and the Official's Manual (2 and 3 man). Also we usually get a goodie bag with some items like a date book, pre-game card, and whistle or something similar. We are required to attend an interpretation meeting (new rules, etc.) and three follow-up meetings. At the first few meetings there is a vendor there selling uniforms and supplies. Each member is invited to a banquet in March (paid for by our dues) and guests are charges $20 to attend.

Most basketball boards in my state are IAABO boards. However, there are a few non-IAABO boards that I know of who referee girls/women only.

Personally, I like IAABO and have been to several of their referee camps.