First Nations basketball players to hit court despite dispute with referees
Jul 3, 2019 | 2:59 PM
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CALGARY — Young basketball players from a southern Alberta First Nation will be able to play in a tournament this week despite a dispute with a Calgary referee group.
Truman Soop, a coach for two Indigenous teams in the Stampede Showdown tournament, says the kids were devastated when they were told they might not be able to take part.
The Calgary Basketball Officials Association says its referees are refusing to be involved in any games involving Kainai Basketball Association teams due to security concerns.
The association hasn’t revealed what led to the referees’ concerns, but says they involve more than one person.
