TRAINING
ABOA upcoming training offerings and options to help get newer officials up to speed. Also a place for continuing education for returning officials.
Training Sessions
New Officials - On Court
Learning the proper mechanics of officiating basketball. On court training and walk through to different stations, where training staff will give pointers and feedback on the proper movements.
DIVISION 5 ACADEMY
Online meetings to show presentations and video to help officials get better at the craft of basketball officiating
On Court Training
Live action training and evaluation by our training staff. Games held in the Spring and Fall at various locations for new officials trying to learn and returning officials trying to advance. Feedback given after on court work to help officials grow and get better.
Camps and Programs
Information offered on existing program partnerships that our chapter has, as well as upcoming camps locally and throughout the state of Texas to help officials grow their knowledge and skills.
Upcoming CAMPS
Learning Camp
ABOA Development Camp
Date: April 4
Location: Round Rock Sports Center
Registration: Opening Soon
Learning Camp
RICE Camp
Dates: June 5–7
Location: Houston, TX (Rice University)
Registration: Referee Camp at Rice
Hiring Camp
GSOA
Dates: May 15–17 or July 10–12
Location: Duncanville, TX
Registration: Opens March 1 (Go to www.gsoa.org for more info)
Out of State Camp
RefMasters Camp
Dates: July 23 - 26
Location: Orlando, FL
Registration: RefMasters (There is a selection process so please read)
Out of State Camp
Basic Referee Camp
Dates: April 17-19, May 15-17, July 10-13, July 24-27
Locations: Phoenix, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Chicago
Registration: HOME | Basics Referee School
DIVISION 5 ACADEMY
SESSIONS ARE EVVERY MONDAY AT 6P VIA ZOOM
Monday, July 20 – Week 1: Welcome to Officiating
- Introduction to ABOA, expectations, professionalism, uniforms, equipment, and building a strong foundation.
Monday, July 27 – Week 2: Court Knowledge & Mechanics
- Court markings, positioning, movement, two-person mechanics, and proper court coverage.
Monday, August 3 – Week 3: Signals & Reporting
- Proper use of signals, foul reporting, communication with the scorer's table, and game administration.
Monday, August 10 – Week 4: Rules Fundamentals
- Basic rules, violations, common situations, and applying the rules consistently.
Monday, August 17 – Week 5: Fouls & Game Management
- Types of fouls, advantage/disadvantage, communicating with coaches and players, and managing the game.
Monday, August 24 – Week 6: Working the Game
- Pregame responsibilities, teamwork, transitions, clock awareness, and handling special situations.
Week 7 – First Steps Live Court Training (Saturday – Date & Location TBD)
- Live on-court training as part of the First Steps program.
Monday, September 7 – Week 8: Season Ready
