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All – here some dates you should be aware of heading into the 2024-2025 season.

Aug. 26: State testing is now open at thsboa.arbitersports.com. Here is the link that will take you to the STATE DUES Registration and Testing site — http://thsboa.arbitersports.com/front/108492/Site

Sept. 8: First new/2^nd year officials meeting, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Hall, 1340 Murchison.

Oct. 15: MANDATORY RULES CLINIC, 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Hall, 1340 Murchison.

Oct. 20: First General Meeting, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Hall, 1340 Murchison. (Per PP Policy 7: “To be on the Playoff List an official must have passed Rules and 3-Officials Exams with 90% or better. Paid Local and State Dues by 1st General Meeting and be in good standing with Chapter requirements.”)

Nov. 1: First day of scrimmages for girls.

Nov. 7: First day of games for girls.

Nov. 8: First day of scrimmages for boys.

Nov. 10: Last day to accept new members.

Nov. 14:  First day games for boys.          

Dec. 8: All state tests must be taken.

Dec. 15: Top 20 officials will be voted on.

Dec. 31: State Testing on concludes.

Jan. 26: ELECTIONS, 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Hall, 1340 Murchison.

Feb. 16-17: Girls Bi-district Championships.

Feb. 23-24: Boys: Bi-district Championship

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

For updated information log on to ep-refs.com.

The El Paso Basketball Association of El Paso will have its of Rules Clinic, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 at First Presbyterian Church Chapel, 1340 Murchison.

This clinic is mandatory for everyone in the chapter. If you are unable to attend the clinic, a makeup session will be at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20 in the church chapel .  The cost of the makeup clinic is $25.

The vendor from Officials Gear Outlet will be on-hand from 5 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 15 and after the clinic for anything you might need for the upcoming season.

Treasurer Mike Sanchez will also be collecting local dues and applications for the 2025-26 season.

For those who would like to turn in their point sheets, secretary Victor Martinez will be there to collect them.

If you have any questions, please consult with your Division Representative.

EPBOA Officials,

We are thrilled to announce a milestone event for basketball officials in El Paso — the first-ever

basketball officiating instructional camp hosted right here in our city. This is an incredible opportunity to

grow your skills, gain exposure, and receive direct instruction from some of the most experienced

officials in the country — without the added expense of traveling out of town.

Why This Camp Matters:

First Camp Ever in El Paso

This is the very first time a high-level instructional camp is being held locally. Normally, officials must

travel across the state or country to gain access to this level of instruction — incurring costs for flights,

hotels, meals, and more. With this camp here in El Paso, you’ll pay only the camp fee, saving time and

money while receiving the same elite training.

Top-Tier Clinicians with Decades of Experience

You’ll be learning from some of the most respected officials in the game — each with an extensive track

record of success and experience at the highest levels of basketball:

Shawn Lehigh – Basketball Officiating Career:

1994 to Present – Division I Men’s Basketball Official

PAC 12 Consortium – PAC 12, Mountain West, West Coast Conference, WAC, Big West, Big Sky

Big 12 Consortium – Big 12, Missouri Valley, West Coast Conference, WAC, Big West, Big Sky

– 20 years of post-season playoff basketball at the Division I level

Wilson Holland – Basketball Officiating Career:

2005 to Present – Division I Men’s Basketball Official

PAC 12 Consortium – PAC 12, Mountain West, West Coast Conference, WAC, Big West, Big Sky

Big 12 Consortium – Mountain West, West Coast Conference, WAC, Big West, Big Sky

2011 to present – Post-season playoff games for WCC, PAC 12, MWC, Big West, WAC, Big Sky, NIT,

CIT

Professional Basketball Experience and Training:

2009 – 2010 – NBA Preseason Games

2006 – 2008 – NBA D-League

Glen Mayberry – Basketball Officiating Career:

2003 – Present – Division I Men’s Basketball Official

Big Sky Conference

WAC Conference

PAC 12 Consortium – PAC 12, Mountain West, West Coast Conference, WAC, Big West, Big Sky

Big 12 Consortium – Big 12, West Coast Conference, WAC, Big West, Big Sky

2010 – Present – Division I Post-Season Playoff Games: PAC 12, WAC, Big Sky, Big West, WCC,

MWC

2000 – 2005 – NBA Development Program

Kevin Virginillo – Basketball Officiating Career:

1992 to Present – Division I, Division II, NAIA, JUCO Official

– 11 years as a Division I official

– 22 years as a Division II official

– 2 NAIA National Tournaments

– 28 years as an Arizona Junior College Official

– 7 Arizona Junior College Championships

– 12 Arizona Junior College Semi-Finals

Andy Passmonick – Basketball Officiating Career:

Conferences:

Golden State Athletic Conference 2008–present

Arizona Community College Athletic Conference 2001–present

Cal Pac Conference 2008–2024

Pac West Conference 2007–2017

Post-Season:

NAIA National Tournament: 2017, 2018, 2020

NICAA National Tournament: 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016

NICAA National Championship: 2015

NICAA National Semi-Final: 2014, 2016

Cal Pac Tournament: 2023

GSAC Tournament: 2018

ACCAC Championship: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2023

ACCAC Semi-Finals: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2023, 2024, 2025

Camp Clinician:

ACCAC: 2016–present

Camp Objective:

Our goal is to provide the best possible experience for gaining knowledge about basketball officiating.

We aim to emphasize mechanics in a fun, focused environment, while offering the best training to

improve your on-court performance. Every clinician brings passion and commitment to mentoring

officials — and learning alongside them. Many of these clinicians have instructed at multiple camps every

summer for the last 20 years, and we are honored to have them here in El Paso.

Why Attend?

• Gain insight and instruction from nationally experienced officials

• Avoid the travel costs normally associated with attending high-level camps

• Invest in your officiating career while supporting the growth of basketball in El Paso

We highly encourage you to register today and secure your spot. This is a rare opportunity for our local

officials to receive elite-level instruction — right here at home in El Paso, Texas.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or to request registration information.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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The EPBOA Board met Monday, June 9 to interview candidates for varsity assigner and sub-varsity assigner.

We are happy to announce that Danny Padilla was voted in as the varsity assigner. This is a two-year term from the 2025-2026 season to the 2026-2027 season.

We are also happy to announce that Vincent Robinson has been selected as the sub-varsity assigner. This is a one-year for the 2025-2026 season.

In addition, Zeke Sanchez and Jaime Marquez each ran unopposed and by acclamation have been named chapter rules interpreter and new officials’ trainer.

Please join us in congratulating Danny, Vincent, Zeke and Jaime!

If you have any questions, please reach out to your division representative.

Members of the El Paso Basketball Officials Association donated their skill and time to benefit this year’s Special Olympics.

It is with heavy heart to announce the death of Jeff Williams, a beloved official and friend to many in the basketball community.

Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Jeffery Louis Williams Obituary 2024 – Sunset Funeral Homes

Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at Sunset Funeral Home, 9521 North Loop.

The rosary begins at 11 a.m. followed by the funeral mass at 12:30 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, 11700 Pebble Hills Blvd.

The committal service will be at 2 p.m. at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S Zaragoza. 

The El Paso Basketball Officials Association (EPBOA) is accepting new officials for the 2024-2025 season.

The Association officiates UIL middle school and high school basketball games in El Paso, Clint, Mt. View, Anthony, Dell City and Van Horn.

 Our first New and Second-Year Officials Meeting is Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Small Chapel at First Presbyterian Church, 1340 Murchison.

During these meetings, you will receive pertinent information on how to register (you must submit a state and local application), go over the rules and learn how to use proper signals.

You will also have five opportunities for on-the-court, hands-on instruction with varsity officials who will help guide you through the process.

We will also have 0n-court training at locations to be determined.

If interested, please contact Jaime Marquez at 915-603-7427  (text only) or tap on the “leave a comment” and ask your question.

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

For the second year in a row, our chapter has been awarded a regional championship boys game by the University Interscholastic League.

The EPBOA officials selected to officiate the Region 1-1A boy’s championship are Chuck Veliz, Freddie Gilpin and Charlie Miller.

The game will be 2 p.m. Saturday at South Plains College in Levelland.

State championship

Jaime Marquez is one of 18 officials from across the state to be selected to officiate one of the girls state championship games at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Saturday.

Please take the time to recognize and congratulate these Officials on their selections.

They will represent our Chapter well.

The boy’s playoff coaches in Class 5A and Class 4A selected their playoff crews.

Two crews were also selected to officiate the District 1-6A seeding game between Franklin and Americas and a play-in game between Montwood and Eastlake on Friday night.

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

Friday

District 1-6A seeding game (for first seed): Americas vs. Franklin at Bowie High School, 6 p.m. Officials are Danny Padilla, Andy Garcia and Victor De la Rosa.

District 1-6A play-in game (for fourth seed): Montwood at Eastlake, 7:30 p.m. Officials are Zeke Sanchez, Victor Martinez and David Ramirez.

Monday

Class 4A Bidistrict: Clint at Bowie, 6 p.m. Officials are Chuck Veliz, Jaime Marquez and Antuan Washington.

Class 5A Bidistrict: Del Valle vs. Andress at the Don Haskins Center, 6 p.m. Officials are Craig Pringle, Danny Padilla and Mike Henry.

Class 5A Bidistrict: Bel Air vs. Chapin at the Don Haskins Center, 7:30 p.m. Officials are RJ McCullen, Zeke Sanchez and Christian Aguirre.

Class 4A Bidistrict: Harmony at Mt. View, 7:30 p.m. Officials are Josh Parra, Armando Romero and Freddie Gilpin. 

Tuesday

Class 5A Bidistrict: Canutillo at Hanks, 6 p.m. Officials are Andrew McCullen, Charlie Miller and Tury Hernandez.

Class 5A Bidistrict: El Paso High at Ysleta, 6 p.m. Officials are Chuck Veliz, Danny Padilla and Victor Martinez.

Class 4A Bidistrict: Irvin at San Elizario, 6:30 p.m. Officials are Armando Romero, RJ McCullen and Antuan Washington.

Class 4A Bidistrict: Riverside vs. Austin at the Don Haskins Center, 7:30 p.m. Officials are David Ramirez, David Aguirre and Jorge Bustamante.

Congratulations to all who were selected.

The girl’s playoff coaches in Class 5A and Class 4A selected their playoff crews.

A crew was also selected to officiate the District 1-5A seeding game on Friday night.

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

Friday

District 1-5A seeding game (for second place): Chapin vs. El Paso High at Tinajero Middle School, 6 p.m. Officials are Armando Romero, Mario Macias and Mike Henry.

Monday

Class 5A Bidistrict: Chapin at Bel Air, 6 p.m. Officials are Jaime Marquez, RJ McCullen and Christian Aguirre.

Class 4A Bidistrict: Harmony Science at Mt. View, 6 p.m. Officials are Daniel Padilla, Ceci Hernandez and Joshua Parra.

Class 5A Bidistrict: Ysleta vs. Burges at the Don Haskins Center, 6 p.m. Officials are Joe Moreno, Chuck Veliz and Antuan Washington.

Class 4A Bidistrict: San Eli at Austin, 6:30 p.m. Officials are Mario Macias, Charlie Miller and Jorge Bustamante.

Class 5A Bidistrict: Canutillo at Hanks, 7 p.m. Officials are Armando Romero, Ruben Lopez and Andrew McCullen.

 Tuesday

Class 4A Bidistrict: Irvin at Riverside, 6 p.m. Officials are Antuan Washington, Armando Romero and Arturo Hernandez.

Class 5A Bidistrict: Del Valle vs. El Paso High at the Don Haskins Center, 6 p.m. Officials are Victor R. Martinez, Christian Aguirre and RJ McCullen.

Class 4A Bidistrict: Clint at Bowie, 7:30 p.m. Officials are Charlie Andrade, Juan Reyna and Chuck Veliz.

Congratulations to all who were selected.