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Want to be a referee?

The Austin Basketball Officials Association (ABOA) trains, evaluates, and assigns referees to middle and high school basketball games in the Greater Austin Area based on their abilities.

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"A good sports official is someone who can be put in a position of authority and handle the responsibility without being overbearing. As a sports official, you're in charge, but it's the players who the fans have come to watch, not you."

The Challenge' courtesy of NASO

PROTECTING THE GAME

SINCE 1952

The Austin Basketball Officials Association (ABOA) was formed in 1952 to service the local school districts in Austin and the surrounding areas with quality officials. We provide basketball officiating services for middle and high school in both public and private sectors.

ABOA primarily services Austin, TX and its surrounding areas. Upon UIL request, w
e also provide officials to other areas for regular and post season assignments. Currently, we have over 300 members in our organization and are always looking for more good people to join us on the court.

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We encourage individuals to reach out to ABOA leadership with any questions, comments or concerns regarding membership in our association.

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WE ARE #ABOASTRONG

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DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

People become sports officials to for many reasons. Some reasons include: keeping connected to the game they love, staying in shape, as well as making extra money.

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Arrive at local schools by 5PM

Choice of locations

Meet minimum scores on open book rules exam

Attend required training meetings and classes

BE YOUR OWN BOSS

More flexibility means more assignments

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$200 in year one that covers uniforms and dues (state & local)

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NEW OFFICIALS

THSBOA: $60

Chapter: $35

Total: $95

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RETURNING OFFICIALS

THSBOA: $60

Chapter: $60

Total: $120

NOTE: THSBOA DUES INCREASE TO $90 AFTER JULY 1.
 

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For additional help or information contact:

 

Ken Patton

join@basketballofficials.com

512.680.4086

Maintaining your scheduling, commitments, and finances (including taxes)

ABOA officials earn $65- $150 per assignment

Complete a background check

basketball referees during timeout

READY TO GET STARTED?

The Austin Basketball Officials Association is looking for new members.

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While extensive training is provided for all new officials, attendance is recomended but not mandatory. Pre-season and continuing education includes both classroom and on-court instruction. In an effort to ensure your success we also offer mentoring to guide you in your new endeavor.

Our 2024 pre-season training will be offered at two locations for your convenience. 

 

Round Rock Sports Center (2400 Chisholm Trail Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681) 

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CTX Fieldhouse (2610 Main Street, Buda, TX 78610).

VENDORS

Below is a list of THSBOA/ UIL approved vendors that will ship to any address in Texas.

OFFICIALS GEAR OUTLET
432-853-0514
WWW.OFFICIALSGEAROUTLET.COM

OFFICIALSPORTS.NET
877-857-7297
WWW.OFFICIALSPORTS.NET

STRIPES PLUS
888-551-7357
WWW.STRIPESPLUS.COM

THEO’S OFFICIALS APPAREL
254-338-2999
WWW.THEOSOFFICIALAPPAREL.COM

UMP JUNK
210-364-1110

WWW.UMPJUNKSA.COM

EXCLUSIVE MANUFACTURER:

SMITTY OFFICIAL’S APPAREL
SMITTYAPPAREL.COM

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