Honoring Marcia Barclay
Marcia Barclay was honored for her remarkable contributions to our community — both in the criminal justice system and on the hardwood as a dedicated basketball referee.
From mentoring the next generation of officials to serving with integrity for years, her impact reaches far beyond the court. This tribute recognizes a true leader whose commitment continues to inspire the entire NCOA North family.
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- 1Create your account. Sign up as a member in under a minute.
- 2Get promoted to Official. Our leadership reviews new members and grants official status.
- 3Complete your training. Work through the required courses and log your CIF hours from your dashboard.
- 4Pass the rules quizzes. Show you know the game and earn your certificates.
- 5Take the court. Get evaluated, keep improving, and work games all season.
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Marcia Barclay was celebrated at the California State Assembly.
Alongside this season's rule changes, the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee has identified seven points of emphasis for 2026-27. These are not new rules — they are areas where consistent, education-based enforcement protects safety, fairness, and the integrity of the game. NCOA North officials should review each before the season tips off.
NCOA North Basketball has launched a complete training and membership platform, purpose-built for today's official. Everything you need now lives in one place. Courses and CIF-approved training hours are tracked automatically, an online testing center scores you instantly, certificates are issued digitally, and a personalized dashboard shows exactly where you stand every season.
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The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has released its rule changes for the 2026–27 basketball season, and the theme is clear: support the officials and tidy up the rules book. The Basketball Rules Committee approved five changes, most centered on timing accuracy, fair penalty administration, and editorial clarity.
One of high school basketball's most-argued plays — and why the "obvious" call is usually the wrong one.
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