Through your membership in the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. you are a member of the only organization of its kind in the world: a nonprofit service and professional organization managed by and for basketball referees. Founded in 1923, IAABO's stated purposes are:

• To educate, train, develop, and provide continuous instruction for basketball officials.
• To promote the welfare of the game of basketball, its players and officials.
• To maintain the highest standard of basketball officiating.
• To encourage the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship.
• To have available at all times an adequate number of thoroughly trained and capable officials.

• To cooperate with all organizations officially connected with the game of basketball in furthering its interests and ideals.

IAABO Board #150 was founded for the 1954-55 season. Since that time, officials representing our board have been models of excellence in applying the established rules and mechanics. If you are interested in joining our Board, please visit the "Become an Official" page of our website.