Join the MDBOA

To be a basketball official in Miami-Dade County, officials must register with the MDBOA. The registration period for the upcoming basketball season runs from August 15th to October 15th of each year. You must register between those dates to officiate during the upcoming season. All officials, whether new or existing, must register with the MDBOA and pay required fees every year.

Before you begin, please review the FHSAA and MDBOA officials registration process to make sure you can fulfill the requirements to become a middle and high school basketball official in Miami-Dade County. Once you have done that, follow the steps below to complete your registration:

Step 1: Register to join the FHSAA and MDBOA

You must register for the FHSAA online here. During this process, you will need to pay all fees required by the FHSAA—they total $60 per official if you apply during early registration. After early registration, the fee is $65. If you are age 16-18, the fee is $10/sport. You will also be given an FHSAA ID# and password. Make sure you save this ID# and password, as you will need it to complete your FHSAA Officials Testing.

To register to join the MDBOA click here.

Step 2: Rules Interpretation Classes Page

Unless you are a transfer official who has been given an exemption by the Booking Commissioner, you will also need to take our Rules Interpretation Classes.which are given every Tuesday and Thursday in October. There is no charge for these classes unless you have to make up a class. You will be required to attend all classes.

You must register for these classes online here.

Step 3: M-DCPS - Vendor/Contractor Request for Fingerprinting

Instructions for Completing and Submitting the Fingerprinting Request Form

Visit the Form Link
Go to: Click here to open the form.
Fill Out All Required Fields
- Enter your personal information as requested (such as name, contact details, etc.).
- Provide any additional information the form requests.
- Make sure to double-check that all entries are correct and complete before submitting.
Submit the Form
- Scroll to the bottom of the page.
- Click the Submit button.
- You should see a confirmation message that your response has been recorded.
Wait for Follow-Up
- Within 24 hours of submission, you. will be contacted.
- The follow-up message will provide your appointment details and location instructions.
- The cost for this process is $83.50.

Step 4: Take and pass your FHSAA Officials Test.

The FHSAA administers annual officials tests for prospective and current officials in every sport. All basketball officials need to obtain a score of 75 or higher to be eligible to officiate varsity high school basketball in Miami-Dade County.

Step 5: Wait for access to your ArbiterSports account.

ArbiterSports is an online scheduling program where you will receive all MDBOA game assignments.

After you have successfully completed the application process and have obtained your Florida Public Schools Contractor Badge, the Booking Commissioner will create your ArbiterSports account. You will be notified by email when you are able to access it.

MDBOA game assignments will only be granted upon certification of registration with the FHSAA and the MDBOA, and when all fees, fines and dues established and approved by the FHSAA and the MDBOA have been paid in full. This includes any outstanding fines from previous years.

Transfer officials will also need to follow the above steps.

Should you have any problems with the registration process, or are unable to access your ArbiterSports account, click here to get in touch with a member of the MDBOA Executive Board.

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