Question 1

What is LBOC?

Accepted Answer

Lubbock Basketball Officials Chapter officiates High School and Middle School basketball games across West Texas.

Question 2

Do I have to be certified or qualified?

Accepted Answer

Texas does not have any formal certification process. The Texas High School Basketball Officials Association (THSBOA) & University Interscholastic League (UIL) empowers local chapters to train and qualify officials to officiate basketball at the high school and middle school level.

Question 3

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

There are local dues and state dues which are $100 per year. Officials in LBOC must register with the THSBOA ($60) and our local dues are $40 (1st year). Uniform costs typically include a starter package for approximately $175 that includes a shirt, shoes, pants and whistle. There are many online sites for official supplies: officialsgearoutlet.com.(https://officialsgearoutlet.com/) There will also be vendors at one of our meetings each season where you can look at equipment and try things on. You will make your money back after a couple nights of officiating.

Question 4

What about training?

Accepted Answer

Our chapter provides excellent training. We have veteran officials that will work with new members well before the season starts, "New Officials Training"(https://www.lubbockbasketball.com/newofficialstraining). We also have a mentor program that allows new members to ask questions of veteran officials throughout the season.

Question 5

What do I need in the way of a uniform and where can I get a one?

Accepted Answer

Basketball official uniform consists of black shoes, black pants, black socks, whistle (fox40) with black lanyard, and v-neck collarless black and white stripe. The LBOC provides vendors at some meetings. ALL shirts will be BLACK and WHITE NO PANEL. Shirts CANNOT have patches, they must be sublimated with a flag and THSBOA logo. If you are wearing a jacket for pregame, the crew must MATCH.

Question 6

Where are the LBOC meetings held?

Accepted Answer

Lubbock Cooper Performing Arts Center and/or Laura Bush Middle School.

Question 7

How much do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

See the UIL Fee Schedule for compensation amounts per game. Click here.(https://www.uiltexas.org/athletics/officials-fee-schedule)

Question 8

How do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

In most cases the school district pays you directly. Usually it takes a school about 30 - 45 days from the time you worked the game until you get your check in the mail. More schools are starting to use ArbiterPay, therefore, you are paid more quickly.

Question 9

How do I get assigned games?

Accepted Answer

LBOC uses a scheduling website called ArbiterSports.com. The Chapter has an assignment team led by Blake Swanner and  James German. Games are assigned based on your level of experience and ability to work a certain level of game.

Question 10

How many games can I work?

Accepted Answer

The amount of games worked depends on you and your schedule, anywhere for 10 to 100.

Question 11

Where are games for LBOC?

Accepted Answer

LBOC covers games all over West Texas. Our assignment team tries hard to work with you and your schedule by keeping officials close to their homes and/or work. But there may be some traveling involved.

Question 12

How do I login to ArbiterPay?

Accepted Answer

Make sure you are registered with ArbiterPay and you remember your log-in (e-mail) and password. Click any ArbiterPay logo or click here.(http://arbiterpay.com/)