A group of eight basketball officials from the Saint-Hyacinthe region and the Haut-Richelieu association travelled to Montreal on Sunday afternoon for a unique officiating development opportunity at the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) game between the Montreal Alliance and the Edmonton Stingers at Verdun Auditorium. The group was led by Guylain Lapointe, President of the Haut-Richelieu association. Representing MMBRA on the court were officials Yannick Payette, Max Au
Professional basketball is back in Canada. The Canadian Elite Basketball League officially tipped off its 2026 season on May 10th, marking the beginning of another summer of professional basketball across the country. Since its launch in 2019, the CEBL has quickly established itself as one of Canada’s premier basketball leagues, showcasing top Canadian talent while continuing to grow the game nationwide. As the league continues to expand, MMBRA officials remain an important p
In the world of basketball officiating, some stories remind us why we fell in love with the game in the first place. The story of MP Houle is one of those stories. Though she is not officially part of our association, her journey matters deeply to us—because she is unmistakably part of the Quebec family of officials. From Trois-Rivières, MP has built her path with quiet determination, resilience, and an unwavering love for the game. A U Sports official who has worked the Nati
