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  • Bi-district officials selected by coaches for boy’s playoffs

    The playoff coaches in Class 5A and Class 4A selected their playoff crews. A crew was also selected to officiate the District 1-6A and District 2-4A seeding games on Friday night.

    Here is the play-off schedule. Please go out and support these hard-working officials.

    Friday

    District 1-6A seeding game (for first place): Franklin vs. Eastwood at Bowie, 6 p.m. Officials are Danny Padilla, Armando Romero and Ricky Mariscal.

    Danny Padilla, Armando Romero and Ricky Mariscal.

    District 2-4A seeding game (for second place): Fabens vs. Mt. View at Horizon, 7:30 p.m. Officials are Victor Martinez, Joe Moreno and Nestor Casas.

    Monday

    Class 5A Bidistrict: Bel Air at Chapin, 6 p.m. Officials are Freddie Gilpin, Victor Martinez and David Carrasco.

    Freddie Gilpin, Victor Martinez and David Carrasco.

    Class 5A Bidistrict: Burges at Parkland, 6 p.m. Officials are Chuck Veliz, Ruben Lopez and Christine Ibanez.

    Class 5A Bidistrict: Del Valle at Andress, 7 p.m. Officials are Craig Pringle, Josh Parra and Danny Padilla.

    Class 5A Bidistrict: Canutillo at Hanks, 7 p.m. Officials are Armando Romero, Tury Hernandez and Noel de Leon.

    Noel de Leon, Armando Romero and Tury Hernandez. This was Noel’s first playoff game in El Paso

    Tuesday

    Class 4A Bidistrict:  San Elizario at Harmony, 6 p.m. Officials are Joe Moreno, Jaime Marquez and Josh Parra.

    Class 4A Bidistrict: Mt.View or Fabens at Bowie, 6:30 p.m. Officials are David Ramirez, Christine Ibanez and Fred Morales.

    Class 4A Bidistrict: Austin at  Fabens or Mt.View, 7:30 p.m. Officials are David Aguirre, Tury Hernandez and Vincent Robinson.

    Class 4A Bidistrict: Irvin at Riverside, 7 p.m. Officials are Armando Romero, Victor Martinez and Andy Garcia.

    Congratulations to all who were selected.

  • Bi-district officials selected by coaches for girl’s playoffs

    The playoff coaches in Class 5A and Class 4A selected their playoff crews. A crew was also selected to officiate the District 2-5A seeding game on Friday night.

    Here is the play-off schedule. Please go out and support these hard-working officials.

    Christine Ibanez, a third-year official (left) officiated her first playoff game on Friday with Armando Romero and Fred Morales.

    Friday

    District 2-5A seeding game (for second place): Hanks vs. Del Valle at Ysleta, 7 p.m. Officials are Armando Romero, Christine Ibanez and Fred Morales.

    Monday

    Class 5A Bidistrict: Canutillo at Bel Air, 6 p.m. Officials are Chuck Veliz, Freddie Gilpin and Rick Mariscal.

    Chuck Veliz, Ricky Mariscal and Freddie Gilpin.

    Class 5A Bidistrict: Del Valle at Burges, 6 p.m. Officials are Armando Romero, Joe Moreno and Christine Ibanez.

    Class 5A Bidistrict: Ysleta at Chapin, 7 p.m. Officials are Charlie Andrade, Craig Pringle and Jaime Marquez.

    Class 4A Bidistrict: Young Women’s Academy at Riverside, 7 p.m. Officials are Danny Padilla, Josh Parra and R.J. McCullen.

    Tuesday

    Class 5A Bidistrict: Andress at Hanks, 7 p.m. Officials are Armando Romero, Craig Pringle and R.J. McCullen.

    Craig Pringle and R.J. McCullen made their playoff debuts with Armando Romero.

    Class 4A Bidistrict: Bowie at Mt. View, 6 p.m. Officials are Vincent Robinson, Charlie Andrade and Juan Reyna.

    Class 4A Bidistrict: Clint at Austin, 6 p.m. Officials are Nestor Casas, Christine Ibanez and Andy Garcia.

    Playoff officials Andy Garcia, Christine Ibrarra and Nestor Casas.

    Class 4A Bidistrict: San Elizario at Irvin, 7:30 p.m. Officials are Tury Hernandez, Victor Martinez and Omar Pallares.

    Tury Hernandez, playoff newcomer Omar Luna and Victor Martinez.

    Congratulations to all who were selected.

  • Make-up clinic and first general meeting set for Monday

    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.

  • Rules clinic schedule for Oct. 12

    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!

  • EPBOA seeks new officials

    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 EPBOA

    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.