CBOC Announces NOCP Course Dates for 26-27 Season

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 register early, as spots are limited and demand is expected to be high across all levels.

NOCP Course Schedule 2026–2027

NOCP 1 – Recreational Referee

• September 22, 2026

• October 26, 2026

• 2 mandatory workshop sessions

• Cost: $100

NOCP 2 – Community Referee

• September 21, 2026

• October 27, 2026

• 2 mandatory workshop sessions

• Cost: $150

NOCP 3 – Provincial Referee

• September 10, 2026

• January 7, 2027

• 4 mandatory workshop sessions

• Cost: $300

NOCP 4 – National Referee

• September 8, 2026

• 10 mandatory workshop sessions

• Cost: $500

For more details about the National Officials Certification Program (NOCP), including certification structure and development pathways, visit the NOCP page.

The NOCP remains a key part of referee development across Canada, providing standardized training and evaluation at every level. Officials are strongly encouraged to complete the required sessions and continue progressing through the certification pathway.

For registration, officials should visit the Gameplan platform.