Austin Basketball Chapter - ABOA

🏀 LOVE BASKETBALL? THERE'S ANOTHER WAY TO BE PART OF THE GAME. 🏀

Ever thought about becoming a basketball official?
One of the biggest questions for someone new is probably: “Okay…but how am I actually going to learn how to do this?”

That’s where ABOA Training & Development comes in.

Training with ABOA isn't just a meeting before the season and then good luck out there. We’re building opportunities for officials to learn, get reps, ask questions, make mistakes, receive feedback and grow throughout the year.

And we've been BUSY. 🔥
🎙️ Referee Community Series — learning from voices across the officiating community
🏀 Division 5 Academy — preparing our newest officials before Fall Training
🏆 ABOA Development Camp — live reps, instruction and feedback
📚 Fall Training — 5–6 weeks at two locations beginning September 14
🎥 Whistle Rewind — breaking down plays and situations during the season
🎬 NEW: Clip It — using video and collaboration with coaches to create teaching moments
📝 NFHS Test-Taking Social — coming soon
🚀 And there's much more ahead.

You don't have to already know every rule.
You don't have to have officiating experience.
You just need to be willing to learn, work and get better.

If you love basketball and have ever wondered what it would be like to put on the stripes, this might be your sign. Come learn the game from a completely different perspectivee. Come join a community. Come become an official. 🦓🏀

THE WORK DOESN'T STOP.

Invest in the Official. Invest in the Game.
Interested in getting started with ABOA? Drop us a message or connect with us to learn more.

🏀 Got opinions about every call from the stands? 👀😂

Might as well get paid for them!

ABOA is looking for new basketball officials for the upcoming season. Stay connected to the game, stay active, make some extra cash, and join one of the best officiating communities in Texas.

🏀 No experience? We’ll help you learn.
💰 Get paid.
📅 Set your own schedule.
🏀 Stay around the game you love.

Trade the bleachers for the stripes! 🦓

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from the Austin Basketball Officials Association! 🏀

Today we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy and honor the brave men and women who fought and sacrificed for our country. Thank you for your service. ❤️🤍💙

Looking for a way to give back to your community, stay involved in the game you love, and earn extra income?

Join the Austin Basketball Officials Association!
🏀 Register locally with ABOA: https://reftown.com/registration.asp⁠
➡️ Be sure to select ABOA

🏀 Then complete your state registration with THSBOA: https://thsboa.org/registration/

🌐 Learn more:
https://www.basketballofficials.com/

📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

One Team. One Call. A Bigger Impact.

Not something you see often at the high school association level… but yesterday our chapter had the opportunity to learn from two NBA referees as they broke down film and shared insight from the highest level of the game.

An incredible experience for our officials and a huge step in continuing to grow the officiating community here in Austin. Grateful for the time, knowledge, and investment poured into our group. 🏀🔥

What an incredible day at our 2026 ABOA Development Camp! 🏀🔥

We want to send a huge thank you to all of our campers who showed up ready to learn, compete, and get better. Your energy, effort, and willingness to grow made this camp a huge success.

A special shoutout to our Camper Support Staff. Your time, knowledge, and commitment to developing the next group of officials does not go unnoticed. You set the standard and continue to raise the bar.

And of course, thank you to Joe Hodge with Look at Me! Media for capturing all the great moments throughout the day. Check out the photos! 📸

We’re proud of what we’re building and excited for what’s ahead. Until next year… keep working! 💪🏽

ABOA is READY. We concluded our first face to face meeting of the year and it was truly amazing to see some familiar faces again. We were also blessed to have Keith Kimble come out and give us a motivational message as we approach this upcoming season. There is still time to join!

https://reftown.com/registration.asp - Choose ABOA!

After an extended hiatus, ABOA inaugurated a Development Camp for officials, accommodating three person mechanics and garnering an impressive turnout. The officials exhibited unwavering commitment, and this endeavor represents the first phase of ABOA's multifaceted training strategy, designed to promote sustained development among officials.

#2025

The Austin Basketball Chapter - ABOA Family took some time out yesterday to go watch Texas Women's Basketball at the Moody Center ATX. As the season is coming to an end it's great to share some connectivity with our referee family while watching some great hoops. 🏀

Austin Basketball Chapter - ABOA had the pleasure of working the Battle of the Badges between Austin Fire Department v. Pflugerville Fire Department at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. We are very honored to be apart of this great event!

Shout out to Will Williams, Malik Thomas, and Brandon Simmons for representing our chapter.

Thanks to OGO "Officials Gear Outlet" for being available today for our officials as we get ready for the season!