Basketball Officials Education Training Development | The Toronto Elite Referee Academy

THE #1 MOST TRUSTED REFEREE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN CANADA

/TERA 2024 CAMP

CAMP IS FILLED

DO YOU WANT

To Become A Better Official?

WHY TERA

TERA recognized that officials are more than

just referees, they are,

DEVELOPMENT

Check here for the regional referee development camps across Canada.

RECRUITING

Think you have what it takes to be an official? Then this is the place for you.

NOCP PATHWAY

Highlighted requirements for developing and advancing to the elite levels.

In Support of

Introduction to Officiating (NEW)

The Elite Referee Academy - TERA offers a FREE Introduction to Officiating Workshop that follows the FIBA principals and rule applications.

This workshop is available to organizations running house leagues, intramurals, and other basketball programming. Workshop are offered by qualified trainers and reflect a cultural competence framework.

If you have a group that you would like to get trained, or if you're considering joining the ranks of officiating, reach out to us in the form below. We'll be pleased to get you started.

TERA Talk

Beyond the Whistle: Core Values Every Basketball Official Should Embrace

Videos

VIDEOS for reference

00:59

The Block Charge

Does the defensive player establish legal guarding position? Is the offensive player required time and distance? What would say to coaches based on your decision?

00:10

Flop Warning

Watch the offensive player flop on the in order to draw a foul from the defender.

00:22

The Kick Out

Watch how Black #11 attempts a 3 point shot and at the end kicks out his right leg initiating contact with the defender, #00 gold, resulting in the defender going to the ground.

Supported

referees that have attended TERA CAMP have gone on to officiate events for:

OCAA Ontario Colleges Athletic Association

Development and education

TERA is committed to ensuring that training, education, and development follows the standards set out by Canada Basketball and The Canadian Basketball Officials Commission (CBOC).

The Referee Development Program (RDP) is a comprehensive advancement pathway for referees from local community league games to being a FIBA referee at international events.

This program has been developed by the Canada Basketball Officials Commission (CBOC) in partnership with Canada Basketball and the Provincial Basketball Officials Associations. It is based on the Canada Basketball Long Term Development Plan and aligns the referee framework with player and coach frameworks, competitions and tournaments.

The Referee Development Pathway includes five levels:

Community Referee (NOCP 1)

This is the entry level for referees who will begin their refereeing at a school age or local youth leagues.

Competitive Referee (NOCP 2)

This is a higher level of training for referees who want to continue their refereeing at the junior and senior high school level, club team and the adult league level.

Provincial Referee (NOCP 3)

This is the essential course for referees who want to referee at provincial age-group championships and is also recommended for referees officiating at secondary school, Provincial High-Performance Teams and Provincial College and U SPORTS basketball.

National Referee (NOCP 4)

Once Provincial Referees have met the requirements for regular officiating and have attended a U-15 or U-17 National Championship or equivalent, they can be assessed to become a National Referee. National Referees are eligible to referee all levels of basketball in Canada below the FIBA level.

FIBA Referee (NOCP 5)

Referees who show outstanding potential to reach and maintain the elite FIBA license level if given the opportunity can be nominated for FIBA selection. All nominees will be recommended by CBOC to Canada Basketball and approved by the National Federation Referee Selection Committee. FIBA Referees officiate all international basketball including the FIBA World Cup and the Olympics.

Each level is comprised of three developmental phases:

In-Training

This is the entry phase, where the official has just started or has completed some of the required training and education components.

Trained

The official has completed all learning and training components.

Certified

The official has completed all evaluation and assessment requirements.

Each developmental level aims to equip referees with the rule’s knowledge and practical skills to referee at the relevant level of competition. Progress through the levels and phases is achieved through a mixture of theory, training and practical assessment.

Formal development through courses and assessments is supported by informal learning available to referees through a range of opportunities. For a more detailed overview of the NOCP Pathway, we recommend reviewing the CBOC Development Guide.

Source: https://www.basketball.ca/en/development/officials

Development

ABOUT TERA

The Elite Referee Academy (TERA) – Where Equity and Excellence Meet

Welcome to The Elite Referee Academy (TERA), where our commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within the realm of basketball officiating is unwavering. Since 2014, TERA recognized that officials are more than just referees; they are the cornerstones of our sports community, embodying the principles of character, integrity, and fairness with every decision they make.

TERA prides itself on the diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and unique talents that each official brings to our academy. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—age, colour, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, and more—understanding that these differences enrich our basketball community and make each contribution invaluable.

Our mission at TERA is to empower our participants by providing comprehensive referee development programs. TERA fosters education, connection, and officiating success.

Through strategic initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and platforms for meaningful engagement, we are dedicated to building robust networks that support the growth and advancement of every official.

We are steadfast in our support of race-based conversations, advocating for BIPOC officials, promoting women in basketball officiating, and champion outreach initiatives through urban-youth development and community service initiatives. From recruitment to career advancement, TERA is committed to inclusivity at every stage of officiating training and development.

Join us in our mission to make basketball a sport that truly reflects and embraces the diversity of its players, officials, and fans. Together, we can build a future where equity and excellence go hand in hand.