Ali Mafi
Thunder Bay,Canada
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced basketball official seeking evaluation opportunities to advance through the NOCP levels. Proven ability to officiate at a high level with extensive experience in international leagues and a strong commitment to professional development and fair play.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Basketball Official
Ontario Referee Association
- Currently affiliated with the Ontario Referee Association.
- Officiated games at various local levels.
Basketball Official
Iran Basketball Federation
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Officiated approximately 500 games across a four-year period.
- Served as an officially endorsed and paid referee for the Iran Basketball Federation, overseeing a spectrum of age groups from U12 to men's teams.
- Refereed both 5v5 and 3v3 teams at the highest levels, including men's leagues, national competitions (U16, U18), university, and school competitions.
- Consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of game rules, exceptional judgment, and effective game management.
- Actively participated in multiple FIBA officiating conferences led by Valeed Marcel (FIBA ASIA REFEREE MANAGER), gaining exposure to international standards and best practices.
Education
Bachelor - Sport Science
Karaj Azad University
01.2023
Master's - undefined
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, OntarioBachelor - Physical Education
Istanbul University
01.2020
Skills
- Sportsmanship
- Self-awareness
- Judgment calls
- Physical fitness
Certification
- NOCP Level 1 (Online Certified)
- Official Basketball Referee Certificate from the Basketball Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (2022).
- Ontario Referee Association: Member
- Game Plan: Registered User
- FIBA: Conference Participant
Awards
Tehran Men's League Final (2025), Country U18 Final Game (2024), Country U16 Final Game (2024), Country U14 Final Game (2023), Officiated numerous other final games for the Tehran Basketball Board and Iran Basketball Federation.
Playing & Coaching Experience
- Played basketball for eight years in Alborz and Tehran provinces for youth and men's basketball teams.
- Member of the Youth Team that achieved first place in interprovincial competitions (2017).
- Successfully completed formal basketball coaching courses at Levels B and C under the supervision of the Basketball Federation of Iran.
Timeline
Basketball Official
Iran Basketball Federation
01.2021 - 01.2025
Basketball Official
Ontario Referee Association
Master's - undefined
Lakehead University
Bachelor - Physical Education
Istanbul University
Bachelor - Sport Science
Karaj Azad University
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