Cadet Information and Checklist

WELCOME NEW and PROSPECTIVE CADETS TO IAABO SOUTH JERSEY BOARD 196!

 
Please complete the Contact and Interest Information Form if you haven't already or if you are interested in becoming a basketball official with South Jersey Board 196. 

 

Please review the below checklist and completion timelines for new basketball officials(cadets) entering the 2025-26 season.

1. NJSIAA REGISTRATION ( Complete as soon as possible)


NJSIAA officials registration is open for fall and winter sports officials.
2025-26 Registration Fee: $65 for first sport. $35 if official of multiple sports
2025-26 Background Check Fee: $10
Click NJSIAA Officials registration for instructions and to register.

Please know that anyone that has not registered for the upcoming school year, on the NJISAA Web site, will have their access to ZebraWeb frozen until they register. This will include removal from any assigned contests as well as not being shown as assignable (in addition to the NJSIAA eligibility compliance). This will also limit access to any NJISAA resources on ZebraWeb including any communication sent out by the NJISAA, your officials' chapter, and assigners. 

2. ARBITER SPORTS - Officials Game Scheduling, Eligibility and Concussion Course

https://arbiter.io/ After NJSIAA registration, you will receive a email from South Jersey Board 196 to register for Arbiter Sports

3. ARBITER CONCUSSION Online Instruction (Due by October 31) in ELIGIBILITY section after signing in.

   

4. IAABO REGISTRATION with South Jersey Board 196 chapter

IAABO Website (International Association of Approved Basketball Officials)

5. IAABO High School Rules Course (Complete by November 30)

https://iaabou.org/

IAABO Ref School Registration (optional)

Certification test preparation study tool.

https://ruleboxsoftware.com/iaabo.aspx 

6. UNIFORMS (Due by October 31)

Shirts, pants, shoes, jackets etc: https://www.allsportsofficials.com/collections/njsiaa-basketball

Fox 40 Whistles on Amazon https://a.co/d/hCLDZE4

NJSIAA (New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletics Association), aware of the challenges facing youth sports officials and dedicated to continuing to create a healthy, competitive environment focused on sportsmanship, is helping address this critical situation by launching a recruitment initiative. This program will provide a $300 rebate to any new official who joins an NJSIAA-recognized officials chapter and successfully completes all NJSIAA requirements for certification. The rebate is available to new officials in any NJSIAA-sanctioned sport and is intended to cover all or almost all start-up costs for a new official, including registration and uniform purchase.