Referees & Scorekeepers

Get Paid. Build Skills. Take the Lead.

NYBL referees and scorekeepers are paid positions for high school students who want to stay involved in basketball while gaining valuable work and leadership experience.

Students can choose to be a referee, scorekeeper, or both. NYBL provides at least two training sessions before the season, with additional opportunities to learn and develop throughout the year.

Referees must be available to officiate at least 2 games per week to be considered for the program.

Referees can work toward becoming a Head Referee after a minimum of 25 games, with evaluations by NYBL Board members along the way.

It's more than a job - it's an opportunity to build confidence, communication, decision-making, leadership, focus, and professionalism while being part of the game.

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