Board 60 first instituted a clinic training program for new officials in 1942 and renamed it in 2022 to recognize and honor Paul Conley, a long-time official who selflessly devoted countless hours to train and support our newest officials.

Board 60’s Clinics or instructional classes begin in late September and continue through the winter sports season in room 262 at Brighton High School, unless otherwise noted.

Clinics cover the rules, on-court mechanics and game situations. Most clinics start at 7 p.m. and last about 90 minutes.

All first-year officials are required to attend a specific number of meetings, take a test, purchase a uniform, get fingerprinted (per New York State requirements), pay dues, and meet other requirements to be in good standing and become eligible to officiate.

Also, the International Association of Approved Board Officials (IAABO) supplements Board 60’s new officials’ training program with mandatory virtual trainings through its IAABO University program. These virtual trainings ($110) are available in the offseason to provide new officials knowledge of the rules prior to the start of the high school sports season.

Visit our frequently asked questions guide and complete our new member interest form to become a certified Section V boys basketball official.

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