Eight officials from the Metropolitan Montreal Basketball Referee Association (MMBRA) were among 36 women officials from across Canada who gathered at the Bell Centre on Sunday for the inaugural Women in Basketball Officiating Collective (WiBOC) National Event. The Women in Basketball Officiating Collective (WiBOC), a newly established committee under the Canadian Basketball Officials Commission (CBOC), was created with the mission of uniting women officials across Canada thr
The Metropolitan Montreal Basketball Referees Association (MMBRA) is pleased to announce the official schedule for upcoming National Officials Certification Program (NOCP) courses for the 2026–2027 season. These courses are a key step in the development pathway for basketball officials at all levels, providing structured training, evaluation, and advancement opportunities within the officiating system. Officials are encouraged to review the course options carefully and regist
MMBRA is pleased to announce that an NOCP Level 1 certification course will be offered in Montreal on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This course is ideal for new and aspiring officials looking to complete the first level of Canada Basketball’s National Officials Certification Program (NOCP). This one-day training combines both Part 1 – Theory and Part 2 – On-Court components, giving rookie officials the foundation they need to begin their officiating journey with confidence. Th
