Becoming an IAABO officials gives anyone a strong path to becoming an official. With a consistent, rigorous training program, an ongoing skills review process, and opportunities to refresh one's craft in and out of season, IAABO officials are the best at what they do. Board 119 is composed of men and women who are passionate about basketball, competition, and fair play, providing the very best officials to cover games in a proper and professional manner.
Annual Dinner
March 26, 2026
The Inn at New Hyde Park
7:00 PM
All meetings are In-Person
Accordingly, McClancy has very limited parking. What parking there is available must ONLY be in the clearly marked parking spaces. Do not create your own parking space,
Leave time to find street parking, use Uber or public transportation.
We CANNOT jeopardize our use of McClancy’s Facilities because of members creating a parking lot problem.
September 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2025 Meeting
October 31, 2025 Meeting
Queens Board 119
The world of sports and athletics thrives when supported by well trained and qualified officiating. Queens Board 119 is as a leading Basketball Referees Association serving the New York City area and beyond. Our officials are committed to providing training, certification, re-certification, and assessments for new and experienced officials who are responsible for promoting safe and fair play for athletes of all ages and levels of competition.
Membership
Paying your Annual Dues on or before
February 28, 2026.
Dues remain at $85.00 for the 24th Consecutive Year.
Cash, checks or money orders are accepted at all of our meetings
Membership Dues include game liability insurance, game fee insurance (with some restrictions), year-round access to IAABO’s top-of-the-line instruction tools, as well as our Annual Dinner.
Belonging to IAABO is also required by a vast amount of leagues in order to officiate.
Checks and Money Orders may be mailed to,
but not made payable to:
Joe Manzione
31-14 23 Road # 13
Astoria, NY 11105
Meet the Team
2025-26 Executive Board
Randall Amey
2024-2026
President
Jorge De Jesus
2024-2026
Vice President
Joe Manzione
Secratary
Jerry Keating
Executive Board Member
Executive Board Member
Max Olivier
2023 -2026
Executive Board Member
Desmond Frazier
2025 -2027
Executive Board Member
Jim Cooke Sr.
2025 -2027
Executive Board Member
Board 119 Referee - Prospective Officials
This is the registration form for those interested in taking the class to become
members of IAABO Board 119 Queens.
The full process to become an active member is listed below.
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Complete this form.
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Send a Money Order made out to QUEENS BASKETBALL OFFICIALS 119 to the Board 119 Secretary Joe Manzione (31-14 23rd Road #13 Astoria, NY 11105)
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Attend the in-person classes
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Complete the online IAABOU Rules and Mechanics courses.
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Pass the online written exam on IAABOU.
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Pass the in-person floor exam.
In-Person Class Details:
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Location: McClancy High School (71-06 31st Avenue East Elmhurst, NY 11370)
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Dates: TBD after , but normally on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings
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Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
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Format: Lecture 7:00pm - 8:15pm/Mechanics 8:15pm - 9:30pm
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Price: $250 if you have NOT registered for IAABOU. $140 if you have registered for IAABOU. If you did not yet register for IAABOU, we will do it for you.
Other Information:
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A confirmation email will be sent to those that have completed the form AND paid before the beginning of the first in-person class.
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Your seat will be confirmed once BOTH a registration form AND payment is received by our secretary.
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Only Money Orders are accepted at this time.
Interpreters
Brandon Cruz
Interpreter
Jimmy Nolan
Asst. Interpreter
Resources
Assignors
CHSAA (BOYS)
Phil Sallustio
PSAL (BOYS)
Leroy Hendricks
Bronx & Manhattan - Varisty
718-527-9266 or 917 841-0932
Please DO NOT TEXT
Frances Mitilieri
Staten Island - JV & Varsity
Cell 917-763-4203 or CSI 718-982-3167
Please DO NOT TEXT
Haneef Nelson
Bronx & Manhattan - JV
914-505-5825
Antonio Brimmer
Brooklyn & Queens - JV & Varsity
718-541-7363 (C)
347-663-7111 (H)
BASKETBALL (GIRLS)
PSAL
Cornell Hampton - Varsity/Junior Varsity - Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Multiple Pathway League
(718) 673-0351 (Referee Business)
Angela Halasy - Varsity/Junior Varsity - Brooklyn
Email: ahalasy99@aol.com
(917) 882-7965
Fred Sporrer – Varsity/Junior Varsity – Staten Island
Also Assigns - NYCAL, ACIS, ISAIL, AISPL and YESHIVA League
Email: FJAssigning@aol.com
(772) 237-2740 Office – No Text (917) 972-3454
CHSAA
Earl Robinson – Varsity/Junior Varsity - Brooklyn/Queens
Email: thenyref44@yahoo.com
(917) 295-4911
CHSAA
Pat Deforte - Varsity/Junior Varsity - Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island
Email: pdroch9400@msn.com
(718) 637-1829
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Alan Wharton-Varsity/Junior
Email: AlanWharton1790@yahoo.com
(516) 481-0364
Contact Us
Get in touch with any questions or comments you have for us. We look forward to hearing from you and will get back to you ASAP.
Queens, NY
516-526-6770
