2025-2026
New Candidate Clinic Information

Do you want to become a HS girls basketball official in Westchester/Putnam County?  If so, the WPWBOA is offering a clinic for new candidates starting in September, 2025.

Dates/Details:                 

  • In-person class: Wednesdays from Sept. 17, 2025 thru Nov. 5, 2025 @ Pleasantville HS/MS

  • Time: 7pm-8:45pm

  • Nov. 10, 2025 Mandatory NYS online exam – 7 PM. Location TBD

  • Once/week on floor training beginning the week of Sep 22 or 29, 2025 thru the week of Nov. 3.  Day and time TBD based on gym and team availability but will not be before 6:00 or 6:15pm.

  • Scrimmage/practice sessions Nov. 24- Nov. 26, Nov. 28 & Nov. 29. Time/location TBD based on team and gym availability.

  • Mandatory floor test: November 28 & 29 - Time and location TBD based on team and gym availability.

Requirements: All candidates must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older and

  • Either reside or work in Westchester or Putnam county.  Proof of residency/employment location will be required. Additionally, students who attend college in Westchester or Putnam county are eligible as well (proof of enrollment required).

  • Candidates are strongly encouraged to attend all classroom sessions.  In addition, candidates must be in good physical condition and attendance at floor sessions and scrimmage practices is STRONGLY recommended.  Attendance at the classroom sessions and floor sessions does not guarantee certification. Candidates must also pass the mandatory NYS closed book written exam which is given on Monday, November 10th (location TBD), as well as pass a floor examination on either November 28th or 29th.

Fee: $200.  Includes class time, NCAA rule book, NCAA case book, Illustrated 2-person crew mechanics manual, practice test, floor time and the NYS exam.  The clinic fee is due on the first night of the clinic.  Fees are nonrefundable.

Registration: Register for the in-person clinic using the button below.

For more information you can contact Margaret “Mugssy” Fraina,  Clinician at mugs82@aol.com or Clinician John DiVernieri at jdivernieri@optonline.net.

On-line Class supplement: Optional and additional fees apply