SABO provides high-quality basketball officiating for all Northeast Florida high schools and middle schools, both public and private. We serve Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau and Baker counties.
SABO is a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association. (FHSAA)
SABO has over 200 members available to officiate area boys and girls basketball games. If you are new to Northeast Florida and officiated somewhere else, we would love for you to join us.
We are always recruiting new members! The benefits of officiating include earning extra income, being a positive role model for young people, making new friends and enjoying camaraderie around the sport you love.
Click here for more info about becoming an official.
Preseason:
July 5, 2023, Organizational & Meeting 1
July 19, 2023, Meeting 2
August 2, 2023, Meeting 3
August 16, 2023, Meeting 4
August 30, 2023, Meeting 5
September 13,2023, Meeting 6
September 27, 2023, Meeting 7
October 11, 2023, Meeting 8
October 25, 2023, Meetings 9 & 10
Regular Season:
November 8, 2023
December 6, 2023
January 10, 2024
February 7, 2024
February 28, 2024 – Election Meeting
Member Meetings are in person at Ed White High School, . 1700 Old Middleburg Rd N Jacksonville, FL 32210. We start promptly at 6:30 pm. Please be on time to as the FHSAA has mandated you will only be given credit for attending a full training session. This means not coming in late or leaving early. Training sessions are offered so members may obtain 10 extra promotional points towards their ranking.
If you are unable to attend a meeting, please email a request for an excused absence to Allenelewis@gmail.com
Zoom Meeting Recordings and Training Can Be Accessed by Clicking Here!
I recommend the following changes to the Constitution:
Article XII: Dues and Compensation:
D, be made to match the wording of (c)
Compensation for the Commissioner bold letters
80 % of All booking fees collected for games assigned by the Associate Commissioner
E. be made to match the wording of (C) Compensation for the Commissioner bold letters
80% of All Administrative Fees for payments to officials
Article 7 Duties of Officers
C 7 be added
Create correspondence at the direction of the Commissioner, Associate Commissioner or Treasurer for collection of fees due SABO.
It is recommended that the Revenue and Compensation committee review the increased duties for the Secretary and create compensation for the Secretary to begin with aforementioned duties.
Have a rules question? Need to submit a game review? Complete the form and someone will respond as soon as possible.
Check out this great video of Dan Devenny sharing congratulatory news regarding Herb Downer
If you are interested in becoming a certified basketball official, or have your credentials and would like to join SABO, please contact us!
We look forward to starting a conversation with you.
SABO, PO Box 77068, Jacksonville, FL 32226-7068
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