The Fort Worth Basketball Officials Association (FWBOA) provides basketball officiating services for schools and programs throughout the Fort Worth area. FWBOA also recruits, trains, develops, evaluates, and assigns basketball officials while promoting professionalism, consistency, and strong game management.
Officials working through FWBOA must complete the applicable FWBOA and THSBOA registration requirements, pay required dues, and participate in the training and development requirements established for chapter members.
FWBOA officials are expected to wear the approved basketball officiating uniform and maintain the equipment needed to work assigned games. Uniform and equipment requirements, approved vendors, and related information are available in the Officials Resources section of the website.
FWBOA membership dues are established for each season and must be paid as part of the chapter registration process. Current dues and payment information are available through the Officials Resources section or the FWBOA membership payment page.
Officials are paid through the payment process established by the school, district, tournament, or assigning organization for the game worked. Payment timing and method may vary by assignment. Officials should make sure their Arbiter and ArbiterPay information is current when required.
Game fees are based on the applicable UIL and chapter-approved pay structure for the level and type of contest worked. Because rates may change by season or assignment type, officials should refer to the current FWBOA or UIL payment information for the most up-to-date rates.
Yes. FWBOA provides training and development opportunities throughout the season, including chapter meetings, mechanics instruction, camps, evaluations, video review, and other educational sessions designed to help officials improve.
The number of games an official works depends on availability, experience, performance, scheduling needs, and assignment opportunities. Officials should keep their Arbiter availability current and accept only assignments they are able to work.
Game assignments are distributed through Arbiter by the appropriate FWBOA assignor. Officials are responsible for keeping their availability, contact information, and other Arbiter information current and for responding to assignments promptly.
No. FWBOA assumes that officials who show as available in their Arbiter calendar are available to work any game assigned during that time frame. Officials are responsible for keeping their availability and blocks current. If you are not available to work, you must block that date or time in Arbiter before assignments are made.
FWBOA assigns officials to schools and facilities throughout its service area. Assignment locations vary based on scheduling needs, availability, experience, and level of competition.
View the current FWBOA Service List for participating schools and locations.
If you are unable to work an accepted assignment, notify the appropriate FWBOA assignor as soon as possible. Repeated or late turnbacks may affect future assignments and or result in a fine.
Officials are responsible for keeping their Arbiter availability and blocks current. Use the FWBOA Arbiter blocking guide for step-by-step instructions on entering dates and times when you are unavailable.
Click this link to watch a video on how to block dates and times:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_ShNPd25tU
ArbiterPay is a pay system which is an extension of ArbiterSports. Officials who work games in districts that use Arbiter can expect to have their game fees paid via ArbiterPay. Click the link to watch a video on how to create an ArbiterPay Account