New Officials • Transferring Officials • Information
Forms and Reports • Rules
New Officials
If you are new to officiating or have officiated for less than 2 years, please review, complete, and submit the following:
Description Used to enroll in DBOA and UIL. Must be completed annually.
Required for officials new to DBOA.
Required for all DBOA officials to complete on an annual basis.
Pictures of hand signals used in basketball officiating. Published by the National Federation of High School (NFHS) Associations.
For more information, contact Aljay Bettis III, Vice President, at aljay.bettis@dallasref.com, (817) 657-6873.
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Transferring Officials
If you have officiated for 2 years or more and are transferring to the DBOA from another chapter, please complete and submit the following:
Used to enroll in DBOA and UIL. Must be completed annually.
Required for officials new to DBOA.
All transferring and existing officials are required to complete and submit annually with enrollment application. First-year officials are exempt.
Required for all DBOA officials to complete on an annual basis.
For more information, contact Jerell Daniels, At-Large Division Representative, at jerell.daniels@dallasref.com or (469) 337-5818.
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Information
This section includes general information on annual dues, game fees, etc.
Details the established proficiency levels and recommended growth plan.
The UIL Constitution and Contest Rules are the official rules that govern all UIL-sponsored activities and also define the direction, function and purpose of the League. Section 1204 refers to Officials.
Details DBOA's Division Point Classification System. Outlines the points earned from games, scrimmages, and education.
Map of DBOA's primary areas of coverage. Can also be found online.
Samples of letters used to request payment from a school district or school after service has been rendered. (Accessible only by DBOA members portal.)
Guidelines for the NFHS Bollinger Insurance Program. Includes info on program coverages and limits and how to file claims. (Claim forms in Forms and Reports section.)
Questions? Contact your respective Division Representative.
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Forms and Reports
This section includes forms and reports needed for officials to carry out chapter business.
Used to report infractions of UIL rules pertaining to hospitality and coaching box. (Online form coming soon.)
Must be completed annually for each school district or private school.
Used to enroll in DBOA and UIL. Must be completed annually.
All transferring and existing officials are required to complete and submit annually with enrollment application. First-year officials are exempt.
Required for officials new to DBOA. (TASO)
Required for all DBOA officials to complete on an annual basis.
Officials who work in DISD are required to submit this form at every assignment.
Lead officials are to fill this in and submit it after all scheduled scrimmages.
Lead officials, please read this so you will know what is required of you during and after the scrimmages.
Used to request reimbursement for expenses occurred while conducting official DBOA business.
Must be completed and submitted to Assignment Secretary within 24 hours of late or missed assignment.
To file a claim for accidental injuries, print and complete in its entirety. See NFHS Insurance Program (above) for more details.
Questions? Contact your respective Division Representative.
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Rules
The following documents pertain to National Federation of High School (NFHS) Associations' rules for basketball officiating:
Rules changes for the 2009 - 2010 basketball season. Published by the NFHS.
Points of emphasis for the 2009 - 2010 basketball season. Published by NFHS.
Situations presented to provide clarifications and interpretations of 2009 - 2010 rules. Published by NFHS.
Basics of three-person mechanics, including terminology and diagrams, presented in 44-page deck. Published by NFHS.
Outlines rules and procedures for basketball score keepers and clock operators. Published by the NFHS.
Markings for basketball courts. Published by the NFHS.
Pictures of hand signals used in high school basketball officiating. Published by NFHS.
Explains some common misunderstood rules and offers informative tips on game management.
For more information on NFHS rules, contact Perry Daniels, DBOA Rules Interpreter, at rules@dallasref.com.
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