Welcome to the NCBOA!
The Northern California Basketball Officials Association (NCBOA) is the primary provider of officials in San Francisco and the North Peninsula,
serving 40 high schools and 40 middle schools.
The NCBOA also assigns officials to many of the adult and youth recreation leagues in the City.
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The NCBOA is fully accredited by the California
Interscholastic Federation, and it consists of 125+ certified officials who referee more than 2,500 games a year! Click here for a list of schools we service.
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To read more about the rich and unique history
of the NCBOA, click the below button.
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2025-2026 NCBOA
Announcements:
Happy Holidays to all NCBOA members!
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1. It has come to our attention that a "couple" rules and/or mechanics have been consistently, and incorrectly, administered. Specifically, the following:
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Pregame mechanics - Click this link for more information.
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Overtime - Read Rule 5, Section 7, Articles 3 for the length!
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The overtime period(s) are an extension of the 4th quarter. Which means that time-outs, team fouls and, of course, the score continue into the overtime.
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Teams receive one additional 60-second time-out.
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2. Links to ALL make-up quizzes are now CLOSED!
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​3. NCBOA rules clinician, Mike Williams, has provided a SlideShow of the recent mandatory rules clinic on October 13. You may access the SlideShow by clicking this link or by clicking the Rules page tab above and then going to the proper rules link.
4. ALL NCBOA members must complete a Background Check form! Look for the link in your Arbiter account
5. The NEW policy to get your fee waived is now in affect! Make sure to check the NCBOA Members Page for information on the policy if you miss a mandatory meeting.
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