On October 16 and 17, the Women in Basketball Officiating Collective (WiBOC) brought together women basketball officials from across Quebec for a two-day development clinic in Montreal. Held in partnership with the 25th edition of the Code de l’Aigle at Collège Jean-Eudes, the event provided an opportunity for women officials to develop their skills, learn from experienced supervisors, and connect with others who share their passion for basketball officiating. Organized by Ma
The 2026 FIBA Official Basketball Rules are now in effect worldwide, bringing several important changes for officials to apply on the court. October 1 marks the official implementation of the new edition of the FIBA Official Basketball Rules. The updated rules include changes to the act of shooting, technical fouls, disruptive and flagrant fouls, as well as the use of the Instant Replay System. For MMBRA officials, the new season means becoming familiar with these changes and
The 2026–27 season will mark another step forward for three MMBRA officials, with Chanez Saheb and Shaun Pearce earning promotions to the U SPORTS panel and Saman Jalali continuing his progression through the CCAA ranks. All three officials have been part of the MMBRA development pathway and were selected to attend the CPA Elite Camp this summer, continuing to build their experience alongside some of the country's top officials. For Chanez and Shaun, the upcoming season will
