Welcome to the Southern Section Basketball Officials Association

Officiating with Integrity. Serving with Pride.

Welcome to the Southern Section Basketball Officials Association, where dedicated officials come together to serve the game of basketball, support our schools and communities, and uphold the highest standards of officiating.

Whether you are an experienced official, a new official looking to get started, or a coach, athletic administrator, or member of the basketball community, we are glad you are here.

Our Mission

Our association is committed to providing well-trained, knowledgeable, and professional basketball officials who are prepared to serve student-athletes at every level.

Through education, training, mentorship, and continuous development, we strive to help our officials improve their skills while maintaining consistency, fairness, and professionalism on every court.

More Than Just Officiating

Great officiating is about more than knowing the rules. It requires communication, judgment, confidence, teamwork, and the ability to make difficult decisions under pressure.

We believe in developing officials who:

• *Know the rules and mechanics
• *Communicate effectively
• *Treat everyone with respect
• *Remain composed under pressure
• *Work together as a crew
• *Continue learning and improving
• *Represent the association with professionalism