Basketball: Granby Youth Basketball Referee Registration
The 2027 Winter Basketball Season is quickly approaching! Are you a high school student with basketball game knowledge experience interested in making some spending money officiating our grades 3rd-8th grade recreation basketball games? Granby Recreation is looking for game officials for the upcoming basketball season. **Adults are also welcome to officiate!! New England Officiating organizes our game officials. They will be providing us one adult certified ref who will work the games with the high school refs. They will also train the student refs. Games are on Saturdays beginning January 9, 2027 - February 27, 2027. (Make up date if needed will be on March 6th). Those interested should have experience playing the game and know general rules. Please contact NEO's DIRECTLY at the information provided below:
Neo's wants to personally welcome everyone who is new to the platform, and also welcome back those who have been consistently progressing. Your continued commitment does not go unnoticed, and we’re excited to keep supporting your growth every step of the way.
As a liaison and resource to the sporting community, one of NEOS' goals is to increase the participation and visibility of officials.
With that being said, NEOS has hosted Basic and Essential Clinics to not only teach the basic rules and mechanics but to also show the many different journeys and opportunities that the sports operation industry can present to them.
NEOS' next Basic and Essential Clinic will be a 2-hour Basketball Officiating Clinic on Saturday November 14th at 9am-11am at Day Hill Dome (875 Day Hill Road, Windsor, CT).
The Curriculum and training will be guided by NEOS STAFF with over 25 years of experience. There will be in class and on court training.
The registration fee is $40.00 (payment on entry cash, venmo, or zelle). Registration Provides:
- WHISTLE
- NEOS REF SHIRT (additional $35.00)
- DIGITAL RULEBOOK AND ALL CLINIC MATERIALS
- UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES FOR FREE ON COURT TRAINING / SHADOWING
- OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE TO PAID ON COURT TRAINING
- MENTORSHIP AND GUIDANCE AS YOU NAVIGATE YOUR JOURNEY
IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED ANY OF OUR OTHER BASICS AND ESSENTIALS CLINICS, AS ALWAYS, YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND FREE OF CHARGE!!!!
(If Possible) Attire - Black Shoes, Black Socks,Black shorts/ Black Joggers and Black, Gray, or White Tee Shirt)
We apologize for those of you that have done so already, but everyone must re-complete the form below to be registered AT THIS SPECIFIC CLINIC SO WE HAVE THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF MATERIALS.
https://forms.gle/ebqsMe8pDZPx4WX29
This is a great time to join the Basics and Essentials Platform for basketball officiating as there will be many opportunities to train with and shadow experienced officials from December 2026 - March 2027 in the areas below:
Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, East Hampton, Ellington, Enfield, East Granby, East Hartford, Granby, Hartford, Hebron, Manchester, New Britain, New Haven, Simsbury, Somers, South Windsor, Tolland, Vernon, Waterbury, West Hartford, and Windsor.
If you can not attend November 14th but are still interested, fill out the link and advise in the notes and we will get you started on another date.
We hope to see you all there!
Austin Knowlin
860-221-5848
President of New England Operating Solutions Inc. (501c3)