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Members – returning and new officials – if you missed the Rules Clinic on Wednesday, there will be a make-up clinic Monday, Oct. 24 after the general meeting.

The general meeting begins at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Hall, 1340 Murchison and the make-up clinic will be immediately after.

Also after the meeting, VP Armando Romero will lead a separate discussion with the 2022-2023 Crew Chiefs in the small chapel.

If you are a returning official, the make-up clinic will be $25.

Just a few reminders as the chapter begins the 2022-2023 season:

• If you have not paid your state or local dues, please do so ASAP.
• For sate dues ($90), click here Arbiter Sports and click TXHSBOA Central Hub to pay your state dues.
• For local dues ($150), contact treasurer Michael Sanchez at  mds2041@yahoo.com.
• THSBOA Rules and Mechanics Tests are open.
• To be eligible to officiate Postseason Playoff Games, UIL/TAPPS assigned games, Regional and State Tournament, an official must score a minimum of 90% on the Rules Exam and 3-Person Mechanics Exam.
• These are the minimum requirements under THSBOA.   
• Once an official scores a 90% or above, they will not be able to retake the exam.

If you have any questions, please consult your division representative.

Just a few reminders as the chapter begins the 2022-2023 season:

• If you have not paid your state or local dues, please do so ASAP.
• For sate dues ($90), click here Arbiter Sports and click TXHSBOA Central Hub to pay your state dues.
• For local dues ($150), contact treasurer Michael Sanchez at  mds2041@yahoo.com.

The Rules Clinic will be at 6 p.m., WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12 at First Presbyterian Church Hall, 1340 Murchison.

• Connie from Officials Gear Outlet will be at the meeting for anyone who needs to purchase equipment for the coming season.

THSBOA Rules and Mechanics Tests are open.

•  An official who normally does not officiate any 3-Person assignments or will not be eligible for Postseason does not have to take the 3-Person Mechanics exam.  An official who primarily officiates 3-Person assignments is not required to take the 2-Person exam.  However, you should check with your local chapter to ensure local testing requirements are met.

• An official must pass the online exams with a minimum score of 70% in order to receive games assignments or game schedules.

• To be eligible to officiate Postseason Playoff Games, UIL/TAPPS assigned games, Regional and State Tournament, an official must score a minimum of 90% on the Rules Exam and 3-Person Mechanics Exam.

• These are the minimum requirements under THSBOA.   
• Once an official scores a 90% or above, they will not be able to retake the exam.

Season begins

• The Little 13 (County Schools) begins its season Oct. 19.
• In order to be assigned games, you must have paid your state and local dues and have completed all tests.

Have a great week – eager to see you all on Oct. 12!

The El Paso Basketball Officials Association (EPBOA) is excited about the 2022-2023 basketball season.

We want you to be part of our group of dedicated officials who are making a difference in the lives of student-athletics in the surrounding area.

We officiate middle school and high school basketball games in El Paso, Clint, Mt. View, Anthony, Dell City and Van Horn.

The first new officials meeting is on Monday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Small Chapel First Presbyterian Church, 1340 Murchison. New officials will meet every Monday. Our general chapter meetings are also on Mondays starting Oct. 24. You will be required to attend both.

Please contact Jaime Marquez at 915-603-7427 for more information (text only).

For more information, click here – https://epbasketballrefs.com/join-us/.

Welcome to the El Paso Basketball Officials Association website. The purpose of the El Paso Basketball Officials Association (EPBOA) is to provide a group of skilled basketball officials to assist the advancement of its members in every practical and ethical way to the highest levels of officiating the game of basketball.