WE PROVIDE BASKETBALL OFFICIALS FOR ALL LEVELS OF THE GAME
WANT TO MAKE YOUR GAME BETTER? CONTACT US
U9 to U18+
BOYS & GIRLS
MEN & WOMEN
SCHOOLS / CLUBS / LEAGUES
seasonal / exhibition / tournaments
CALGARY
VANCOUVER
EDMONTON
WINNIPEG
Whether you are a new referee, or customer, we look forward to working with you.
Our goal is to ensure a safe, fair and enjoyable experience for everybody on the basketball court. Having good officials on the court is a great start to this. We would like to help you make this happen.
Whether you need 2 referees on the court, or 3 for those challenging games, we have you covered!
If you are a referee looking for a great organization to get involved with, please check us out.
We may not be big, but we have a lot to offer, and a tight supportive group that works hard for the officials and the customers.
REFEREE TRAINING
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
For referees who want to improve their skills, or players who want to transition to refereeing, please consider signing up for our program.
WE CAN HELP
BASKETBALL WITHOUT BORDERS
Ball & Whistle connects members and customers across Canada, providing support for basketball programs and building a strong officiating community.
For Schools, Clubs and Leagues
Need officials for a game or event? If we have an active referee group in your community, we can help. If we’re not yet in your area, contact us to explore the possibilities.
Travelling to Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver or Winnipeg? Bring your referee kit! B&W members are eligible to officiate wherever we operate, subject to available assignments.
Get in Touch
Email us your contact information, your community and a brief overview of your local basketball needs or officiating experience. We’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BASKETBALL REFEREEING
As a referee you make a difference – every game you referee helps 25 to 30 people have a safe, enjoyable, and fair game.
The sport is growing and the demand for referees is growing as well. That makes it a great side gig.
Get paid to exercise, how cool is that.
If you are a referee and want to consider our group, please sign-up using the Referee Sign-up link. There is no obligation and we will answer your questions and proceed from there.