FREE COURSE: INTERSCHOLASTIC OFFICIATING

This course covers the introductory skills and concepts you have used or will need to learn as an official. It will cover officiating basics, the Science behind good Officiating, the art of officiating, and how you can combine these skills into a satisfying vocation. We hope the content we provide gives you a solid base knowledge of what to expect and how to improve yourself as an official.

Interested in learning more please reach out to local BASO officials group.
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High School Sports Officials
BASO contracts with schools in the Santa Clara Valley to supply sports officials for football, volleyball, field hockey, basketball, soccer, wrestling, baseball, softball and gymnastics. We provide training and assignments, which are scheduled according to your availability. We are a close partner with the Central Coast Section of the CIF.

There’s a shortage of high school officials in almost every sport. In some communities the shortage is critical and high school games are being either postponed or cancelled.

Becoming a high school official is the easiest call you’ll ever make. High school officials protect the integrity of the games our kids love to play by demonstrating qualities like honesty, objectivity, consistency, courage and common sense. They have the opportunity to help teenagers learn life lessons that will benefit them for a lifetime. As veteran officials continue to retire, new officials have an opportunity to make a huge difference in the lives of hundreds of young people every year.

Consider the many benefits of becoming a high school official:

You’ll be a role model for the youth in your community
It’s a great way to stay in good physical condition
Hours are flexible
You’ll earn extra income
You’ll expand your network of friends and have fun

BASO is the group that recruits, schedules and trains officials for 9 high school sports in Santa Clara County. Included are the West Catholic League, the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League, and the Blossom Valley Athletic League.

Become an Official
Sports officiating is a challenging job, but there are great rewards. To be a successful official, you will need mental toughness, good people skills and thick skin. Sports officiating will inherently teach you all of those skills and much more. If you love sports, you will have the best view of the game as an official. More importantly, officiating will teach you how to view the games in a whole new light – one that emphasizes fairness, integrity, decisiveness and sound judgement. Get ready to challenge yourself and start one of the most rewarding jobs you’ll ever have!