The purpose of this association is to assist in maintaining the highest levels of officiating expertise among its members. This purpose shall be accomplished by providing a close cooperation and understanding between members, league commissioners, athletic directors, coaches, the media and all those who seek to advance and promote athletics. It will provide the medium for correct interpretation of the rules and of officiating mechanics by encouraging and promoting the development and advancement of officials. It will adopt and support high standards of ethics for its members, and provide good fellowship and camaraderie among its members.
History
GCBOA educates, trains, certifies and provides continuing education for OHSAA basketball referees for high school, junior high and elementary basketball
Since it was founded, GCBOA Inc. has been an association rich of highly talented basketball officials. We serve the needs of recreational children games where we help teach the kids about the rules of the game and how to play safely all the way to serving our communities and their high schools build the character of their student-athletes in community-spirited matches.
Board Members
- President: Ed Williams
- Past President: Jason Knoderer
- Vice President: Rob Wolfe
- Secretary: Angelo Zolotas
- Treasurer: Jason Arthur
- IT Director: Mark VonderMeulen
- Program Director: Doug Cox
- New Class Instructor: Matt Velten
- Rules Interpreter: Jeff Ayers
- Advisory Board: Tony Overstreet, Paul Elliott, Mitch Kroell, Tommy Sutherland Jr., Greg Steinker, Damon Holloway