Ask the CEO
Published on May 15, 2006 under American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release
Question from Tim W., Chicago: "With so many teams and so many games, do you have enough refs?"
Answer: Tim. Thanks for the question. The ABA has about 300 qualified officials in its roster. All of these officials are experienced professional refs from Division I, II, III conferences - and all undergo additional ABA training on rules and procedures. But, the ABA is always looking for more refs. The program is under the direction of Tom Chichester, ABA Director of Officials, who is constantly recruiting and training as good officiating is as important as good playing. With about 60 teams set for the season and over a thousand games with over 3000 ref assignments, it takes a lot of refs spread throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico to handle all of the assignments. So, in answer to your question - do we have enough refs? We think so, but we are always looking for more. And the best way to become an ABA ref is to contact Tom Chichester at tcrefaba@frontiernet.net. If you have a question, email joenewman@abalive.com.
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