Southern Utah Basketball

Officials Association

Become An Official

  • Register with UHSAA: Visit www.arbitersports.com, click the registration link, select basketball, and complete the process. A background check will be automatically conducted upon registration.

  • Complete Pre-Season Requirements: Once approved, you'll receive a packet with a rulebook and UHSAA rules clinic details. Pass the 100-question online Part 1 Test (minimum 80% score) by the deadline in the packet. You'll have 4 opportunities to pass Part 1.

  • Attend Rules Clinic: Participate in a mandatory UHSAA basketball rules clinic (in-person or online) before the season, covering NFHS rules, points of emphasis, and interpretations. Check uhsaa.org for dates and details.

  • Join SUBOA: Submit the SUBOA Independent Contractors Agreement (below) to become a member.

  • Connect Locally: Contact the SUBOA board for details on local meetings, which provide additional rules training, game evaluations, and association policies.

SUOA Independent Contractors Agreement (Summary)

Term: One year, from June 16 to June 15 of the selected year. Status: Official is an independent contractor, not an employee, and should maintain personal medical and disability insurance. Assignments: Membership does not guarantee game assignments. Officials must attend required meetings, clinics, and tests, and adhere to the SUOA Code of Conduct. Termination: Either party may terminate with 10 days’ written notice. Liability: Officials agree to hold SUOA harmless from liability for injuries or damages caused by their actions. Dues: Pay sport-specific dues as outlined by SUOA. Action: Complete and submit the agreement with your details to join.

How To Become Postseason Eligible

Post Season Requirements

  1. The official must be in good standing with his/her association, which is

    defined as follows from the UHSBOA Bylaws (Article One, Section Three)

    and the Integrity Program:

    1. He/she must be registered with the UHSAA by the first scheduled

      Chapter meeting

    2. He/she must be current in all consecutive yearly chapter dues in

      the amount of and by the date prescribed by the UHSBOA Board of

      Trustees (Section Two (A) of Article Three of the Integrity Program)

    3. The official must attend a minimum of four of the five regularly

      scheduled chapter meetings throughout the season (Section Two

      (C) of Article Three of the Integrity Program)

    4. Comply with the Officials’ Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and

      Policies and Procedures (Articles Two, Three and Four of the

      Integrity Program)

  2. The official must take and pass the Basketball Rules Tests.

  3. The official must complete and turn in a minimum of 10 evaluations of sub-varsity officials. These evaluations should be completed prior to the

    deadline for the post-season list being turned in to the UHSAA. At least

    eight evaluations must be done in person.

  4. The official must attend at least one training camp every three years. The camp must be sanctioned by the UHSBOA and/or the UHSAA. Sanctioned camps include the UHSBOA, SUBOA, and SWAC camps. Camp attendance shall be for multiple days and include participation in

    classroom instruction and working games in front of evaluators. *

  5. The official must attend or view the pre-season training meeting, which

    replaces the traditional rules clinic, and watch the training videos.

Consistency throughout the state in maintaining the same criteria is critical. It is important that each chapter keep complete and up-to-date records for these requirements to be fair and accurate in determining if an official is eligible for post-season consideration. This especially applies to meeting attendance, evaluations, and camp attendance.

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