Attached to this article below, you will find a checklist which outlines the requirements needed to remain in good standing both with Board 33 and the NJSIAA.
Effective with the Winter 2021-22 season, the following statement from the NJSIAA must be read before all sanctioned high school games, regardless of level:
The NJSIAA requires officials to enforce all rules regarding unsportsmanlike conduct by coaches and players. There will be no tolerance for any negative behavior, such as taunting, trash-talking and verbal, written, or physical conduct related to race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Such behavior will result in being ejected from this event. All participants must respect the game, respect the officials, and respect their opponents.
Below are some helpful tips, reminders and frequently asked questions from IAABO Central to assist with accessing their platform. Please direct any questions about accessing their platform to central@iaabo.org for further assistance.
IAABO Members,
We've received a number of questions about accessing IAABO Central and completing courses and exams. To help everyone get started and avoid some common issues, we've put together a few helpful reminders, along with short tutorial videos to guide you through the platform.
IAABO Central uses the email address associated with your membership record in RefSec. If that address is incorrect or outdated, you may not receive your welcome email or password reset instructions.
Before contacting IAABO Central support, please follow these steps:
Visit RefSec Member Login and try signing in using your current email address.
If your current email address is not recognized, contact your local Board Secretary , who can update your information in RefSec.
Once your email address is correct, contact us at central@iaabo.org to request another welcome email.
Your IAABO Central login is separate from your regular IAABO website login.
Temporary Password: Provided in your original welcome email and used to access your account for the first time.
Verification Code: A separate, one-time code sent to your email (automatically, by the IAABO Central system) to confirm your identity. It is not your password. Always use the most recently requested code. If you check your email through a web browser, be sure to use a different browser window or tab. If you navigate away from the page where it is asking you to enter the code, you will be required to log in again, which will generate another code and cancel the first one.
IAABO Central uses two-factor authentication (2FA). Once you successfully verify your identity, your specific browser is authorized for 30 days , so you should not need another verification code during that period when using the same browser (on the same device).
If you've forgotten your password, use the Forgot Password option on the login page.
If you're new to IAABO Central, we recommend reviewing our Getting Started tutorial for an introduction to the platform.
IAABO Central provides access to educational courses, the Game Simulator, and exams. If you're unsure how to locate or begin an activity, our tutorial will help you get started.
Some courses intentionally restrict navigation until the required content has been viewed, and quiz questions have been answered correctly. Rest assured, all quizzes have been vetted by our rules experts and are correct. Also make sure the video or narration has finished before attempting to advance.
If a course freezes or becomes unresponsive, try refreshing your browser or reopening the course. If the issue continues, contact us with the course name and a description of where you're experiencing the problem.
If you've reviewed the information above and still need help, email central@iaabo.org with your full name, Board number, and a brief description of the issue. Screenshots are especially helpful when reporting technical problems.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue improving IAABO Central.
In September 2019, NJSIAA entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the NJ Office of the Attorney General – Division of Civil Rights. This Memorandum required NJSIAA to provide implicit bias training to all registered NJSIAA officials.
To accomplish this requirement, NJSIAA will be offering a set number of workshop opportunities on implicit bias during the 2026-2027 school year at specific times. The workshops will be virtual and will be hosted on the Zoom platform. They should last approximately one hour.
These are the only remaining dates/times that will be offered in 2026. Additional sessions will not be offered. NJSIAA will no longer be offering the workshops specific to each season, as has been done in the past.
As a reminder: This is a one-time-only requirement - it will not be a seasonal or annual requirement. If you have already completed this workshop, you do not need to take it again.
This workshop is required! No official will be eligible for any assignments at any level (regular season or tournament contests) without participating in the workshop. Similar workshops, like the NFHS course, will not be accepted.
Thank you in advance for your participation and cooperation.
Below you will find the schedule for upcoming workshops. Pre-registration is required. Each registration link is unique to the specific date and time. Each session will be limited to 100 participants. Only register for one session.
Thank you in advance for your participation and cooperation.
Registration links:
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Any questions, please contact Dena Maggio from the NJSIAA - dmaggio@njsiaa.org
Members:
In order to turn your ZebraWeb dot green for taking the Simulator, you must do the following:
This is the photo of the last applicant class from October. Over the course of the year, Board 33 trained and onboarded 115 new officials; the largest group of new officials in many years. We would not have been able to accomplish this without the assistance of many of our members who give back by acting as trainers/clinicians.
Many thanks to members Casey Thomas, Dick Hecker, Jeff Datillo, Bill Smith, Steve Rubinnacio, Brian Gogerty, John Stanford, Shaun Stephens, Nick Peloso and Gary Sluck.
Best of luck to all of our newest members from our IAABO University coordinator Dennis Allocco!
If you are interested in becoming a referee and joining this elite group of cadets, click here for more information and begin the application process!
The 2023-24 season is upon us. As we embark on the new season, please use the PDF link below to review this season's rule changes and NJSIAA modifications.
Good luck to all and have a great season!
