Want to Become an Official?

If you are interested in becoming a basketball official in the Lubbock Chapter you are in the right place. We are always looking for new people willing to work and learn but also have fun. So what all do I have to do to become an official? Well, there are a few things:

Fill out a local application
Pay local dues
- New Officials: $40 (NEVER officiated before or has been out of the chapter for more than 5 years)
- Reinstatement: $65 before June 30th, $90 starting July 1st. (Rejoining LBOC, NOT a member the previous season)
- Dual: $65 before June 30th, $90 starting July 1st. (In more than one chapter)
- Transfer: $65 (Moved from another chapter)
Register and pay state (THSBOA) dues online
- New Officials: $60 (NEVER officiated before)
- Reinstatement: $60 until June 30th, $90 starting July 1st
- Dual: $60 until June 30th, $90 starting July 1st
- Transfer: $60 until June 30th, $90 starting July 1st
Pass a rules test online
Pass a mechanics test (2 or 3 person) online
Buy a uniform about $175
Attend a Rules Clinic (mandatory)
Go to training (not mandatory, recommended)

Your total investment should pay for itself after 2 or 3 night of officiating basketball games. Still sounds like something you're interested in? Well, good just click the "join LBOC" button below for more details on what you need to do to get started. Sign up now, don't wait until the season starts. Still not sure, not a problem, just drop us an e-mail and we can answer any questions you might have.

For LOCAL applications make sure you submit your application after paying. Submitting your payment does NOT automatically submit your application!!!