June 19–21, 2026 — Montreal, QC This past weekend, the Comité Provincial d'Arbitrage (CPA) hosted its annual Elite Camp, bringing together some of the province’s top basketball officials for three days of learning, evaluation, and development. Held in conjunction with the Brookwood Elite Tournament, the camp provided participants with the opportunity to combine classroom instruction, video review, fitness sessions, and on-court officiating experience in a high-performance env

FIBA has published its official rule changes for the 2026–2027 season, valid as of 1 October 2026. These are some of the most significant modifications to the rulebook in recent years, introducing a new foul classification system and a more precise definition of the act of shooting. Act of Shooting - Article 15 One of the most impactful changes this cycle addresses how we define and recognize the act of shooting (AOS). This update was driven by the growing trend of players ma

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

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

MMBRA referees gathered this week for the association’s Annual General Meeting, bringing together officials from across Montreal to celebrate another successful basketball season and recognize the achievements of members who made a lasting impact throughout the year. The evening featured season reflections, community recognition, and the presentation of MMBRA’s annual officiating awards — honouring officials who demonstrated excellence, professionalism, leadership, and dedica

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