Fairfield Basketball Club's 3rd Annual Junior Referee Clinic: Building on a Legacy of Success

Press release

FAIRFIELD — 127 Sports Intensity and Fairfield Basketball Club are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Junior Referee Clinic (JR REF Clinic), to be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025,x at Fairfield High School. This year’s clinic is set to build on the remarkable success of previous years, offering young sports’ enthusiasts the chance to deepen their basketball officiating knowledge and skills.

The event will welcome boys and girls in grades 6-12, providing them with a unique mix of theoretical instruction and practical experience. The day will start with a one-hour educational session conducted by esteemed members of the Montana Officials Association (MOA), who will impart their valuable knowledge and insights. The MOA’s involvement is pivotal in mentoring the next generation of basketball officials!

Post-instruction, participants will take to the courts to officiate real basketball games for 1st through 5th grade teams, allowing them to apply their new skills in a live setting. This hands-on approach is designed to enhance their understanding of the game, boost confidence, and foster leadership abilities. MOA officials will shadow the JR REFS as they go up and down the court to help and teach our new officials.

As a token of appreciation and motivation, participants will receive awards recognizing their achievements and encouraging their continued growth in the sport. "The Junior Referee Clinic underscores our commitment to 'Educational Athletics' and our dedication to cultivating talent and sportsmanship within our community and the state of Montana at large," stated Mike Schmidt, Coordinator of the Fairfield Basketball Club.

For more information about the Fairfield Basketball Club and to register for the clinic, please visit https://form.fillout.com/t/u6c7HUeR6Vus

127 Sports Intensity and Fairfield Basketball Club continue to champion the development of young athletes and officials in basketball, golf, other sports and life. Through events like the Junior Referee Clinic, we hope to shape the future of the sport in Montana and beyond.