become an official
Interested in basketball officiating? Learn about the opportunity, ask questions, and follow the steps to join FWBOA when you’re ready.
READY TO JOIN? FOLLOW THESE STEPS
1
COMPLETE FWBOA APPLICATION
Complete the FWBOA membership application to begin the process.
2
PAY FWBOA DUES
Select the appropriate FWBOA dues option for new, returning, or transferring officials.
3
REGISTER WITH THSBOA
Complete your THSBOA registration to meet state requirements for officiating UIL basketball.
RETURNING MEMBERS
RETURNING TO FWBOA?
Returning officials should complete the FWBOA membership application, select the appropriate dues option, confirm their THSBOA registration, and review the current Important Dates calendar.
Extra Income
Lots of our officials treat their assignments as part-time jobs. This offers extra income in your pocket, paid to you by the school district you are officiating for. Being a basketball referee pays you to have fun and watch basketball from the best seat in the house!
Flexible Schedule
Officiating with FWBOA allows referees to create their own schedules. You decide the days and times you would like to to dedicate to officiating, and our assigners find games that fit within your schedule. This flexibility enables you to decide your own hours and how involved you would like to be.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Complete this short form and an FWBOA representative will contact you.
Learn more in our frequently asked questions
NEW OFFICIAL GUIDE
Step-by-step instructions for completing the FWBOA application, selecting dues, and registering with THSBOA.
RETURNING OFFICIAL GUIDE
Step-by-step renewal instructions for returning FWBOA officials.