Great Lakes Basketball Officials Consortium

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Strengthen the future of high school basketball officiating by providing year-round training, mentorship, recruitment and retention support, for our membership, that is aligned with each member’s respective officiating goals. Including on-court focused training, video breakdowns, and mentoring to help GLBOC officials advance from youth leagues to college assignments.

Consider joining the GLBOC for just $30 per year by clicking the Join / Renew button. The bulk of the funds collected go towards providing high level training year round with the most up to date teachings by elite officials whose experiences include officiating MHSAA State Finals and NCAA DII, DIII, and Junior college.

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An overhead, wide photographic view of an empty indoor basketball court set up for a training clinic, with three distinct officiating stations clearly arranged. On one sideline, brightly colored cones and tape markings form lanes for positioning drills. Near the baseline, a portable monitor on a wheeled stand faces the court, frozen on a paused replay of a game situation. On a nearby table, clipboards, laminated mechanics charts, and a small stack of rulebooks are carefully organized. The polished floor reflects the clear, cool tone of evenly distributed LED gym lighting. The mood is structured and purposeful, suggesting a well-planned learning environment. Shot with a deep depth of field so every training element appears crisp, emphasizing professional development and systematic skill building.

Saturday, June 13 – GLBOC Basketball Camp

Friday & Saturday, June 19 & 20 – Correct Call Officiating Camp

GLBOC News & Updates

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April, 2026: The Great Lakes Basketball Officials Consortium (GLBOC) assocation founded and approved by the MHSAA

SAY YES TO OFFICIATING!

Basketball officiating is wonderful if you are interested in being constantly active and closely involved with the game action. It is a sport you can officiate nearly year-round via youth to high school, AAU and amateur contests, thus having a higher earning potential than many other sports.

Basketball officiating is a challenging job, but there are great rewards. To be a successful official, you will need mental toughness, good people skills and thick skin. The Great Lakes Basketball Officials Consortium (GLBOC) staff will inherently teach you all of those skills and much more. We will answer all your questions, help get you started, provide continuous training, and mentorship to ensure you are successful and most of all, enjoy the art of officiating basketball.

If you love sports, you will have the best view of the game as an official. Get ready to challenge yourself and start one of the most rewarding jobs you’ll ever have!

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Great Lakes Basketball Officials Consortium / TCAOA Basketball Officials Camp 2026

This camp will be open to all officials at all skill levels and will include 2 person and 3 person training from a Elite Training Staff. No one will work more then 3 or 4 games total as we understand the need to help you develop your skills and help you become a better official. We will utilize all high school rules and mechanics.

Jason Andrzejewski the GLBOC Director of Training will be doing several in class instructional sessions on many topics and this will include video review of plays we have collected this year. 

There will be on court training staff who have worked at the highest level in the MHSAA, including state finals.

The price of this one day camp will be $75. It will run approximately from 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM.

In addition to the on court and classroom training you will be provided with the following.

Camp T Shirt
Lunch provided by Northwood University
Dinner provided by Saginaw Old Town Junction

Registration is limited to the first 100 participants. You can Venmo Scott Helmka at @Scott-Helmka or Cash App username is $ScottHelmka8 to reserve your spot and also please find below the registration form below which will provide them with information on where to utilize you at this camp properly and benefit you the most.

https://forms.gle/DHabfqUn3UubViDK7

This camp is something that we are excited about and hope you all are too!!!

MHSAA Officiate Michigan Day 2026

Officiate Michigan Day 2026 is THE celebration of the people who make high school sports possible; YOU, the sports officials! It’s a day dedicated to honoring your service, strengthening our officiating community, and giving you first-class professional experience.

This year’s event features an exceptional lineup of dynamic speakers and presenters from the collegiate ranks and the highest levels of sport, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, PAVO, and more. Their insight, stories, and expertise will challenge, inspire, and elevate your perspective on officiating.

Registration is open for Officiate Michigan Day 2026. Please join us in attending this exceptional event!

Location: DeVos Place – Grand Rapids, MI
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 4:15 PM (Registration opens at 7:30 AM)
Cost: $45 – through June 30, 2026
$50 – beginning July1, 2026

Registration includes all event materials as well as lunch.

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