Training – Andy O’Brien from IAABO Guest Speaker
Posted: September 05, 2026
Andy O’Brien from IAABO will be our guest speaker on four (4) of our training sessions. See the Upcoming Events (left) for dates and times of our 2026 training schedule.
Welcome James Blakley Jr Member At Large
Posted: September 05, 2026
We are pleased to announce James Blakley has graciously accepted to be a member of the GLBOC Board as a Member At Large. Welcome James!
Recruit a New Official
Posted: September 04, 2026
Now is the time to start anyone interested in basketball officiating. We have developed the material and resources to provide the proper on boarding experience, training and mentorship for this season.
The GLBOC Association is waiving the $30 fee for new officials. Additionally, we have MHSAA vouchers to waive the $70 registration fee. We’re also working on additional funding to offset the cost of purchasing the uniform and accessories for new officials. The starter kit from Correct Call Outfitters is $124.00.
In partnership with NASO, we are also working with Battlefields 2 Ballfields which provides funding resources for miliary veterans interested in officiating.
If you know someone interested, please connect them with Adam Wells or Rico Jones.
GLBOC is partnering with Battlefields to Ballfields
Posted: July 27, 2026
We are pleased to announce to our partnership with Battlefields to Ballfields. Click the post to read more on this special partnership!
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!
We are proud to announce our future partnership with Battlefields to Ballfields. A foundation that provides Military Veterans an opportunity to integrate back into their communities through sports officiating. Founded in 2018 by Mike Pereira, former NFL Referee and now Fox Sports Rules Analyst. More info to follow, but if you know a veteran who may be interested, please put them in contact with our Recruiting personnel Rico Jones and Adam Wells.
GLBOC Mentor & Mentee Program
As part of our initiative to not only provide the best training around, we want to make sure no official is left behind. Mentorship and community is one of the founding principals of our organization. This is a collaborative effort on all of our parts, but our group is committed to taking this to a different level. As recruiting and mentorship director, my goal is to not only recruit new officials to our game, but develop a community of officials who lean into each other. Whether it’s a tough night on the court with coaches or players, a kicked call that we need rules clarity on, or understanding crew dynamics or mechanics, we want to be able to provide a group where those things can be shared with confidence.
Rico and I cannot do this alone, so this is my call to action; If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please fill out the form through this link https://forms.gle/SFsPKswHxpwRWWek6. Rico Jones (Recruiting and Mentorship) or myself will be in touch to go over more details.
If you are a new official starting out on your officiating journey, or within your first 4 years of officiating, we want to support you! Use this link to share your interest in joining a mentor group https://forms.gle/nD35V8oVXateQ5kF6. As officials sign up, Rico and I will develop groups and get you linked with your mentor for the season! This is your opportunity to get better, feel a part of a community, and a place to develop relationships outside of the game.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to Adam Wells or Rico Jones at any time!
MHSAA Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 season. November 16,2026 is the last day for Basketball registration. After November 16th, it is a $30 late fee for renewing officials.
Congratulations to these basketball coaches class of 2026 BCAM Hall of Fame selection. Well deserved!
Join us on Discord! A place where you can post images, rules / mechanics questions, videos, and much more.
Scan the QR code to install the Discord app onto your mobile device and/or tablet.
2026 GLBOC Basketball Camp Gallery
The 2026 GLBOC Basketball Camp at Northwood University was a tremendous success. Many thanks to Scott Helmka, Steve Muenzer, and Jason Andrzejewski for putting the camp together. They donated all the proceeds (minus expenses) back to the Association’s training funds. A big shoutout to all the campers who attended the one-day session. They showed an exceptional initiative to get better and did they ever!!
