How to Become a 7th Grade Basketball Referee in Texas
In the state of Texas, 7th grade basketball referees are referred to as youth basketball referees. To become a referee for high school basketball games you typically officiate youth games first and then work your way up through the ranks. Texas has different chapters of basketball officials, organized by region or county. Referee requirements may vary, depending on where you live.
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Meet the age requirements. To become a youth basketball referee in Texas, you must typically be at least 18 years of age or older, although in some districts the minimum age is 16.
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Meet the fitness requirement. Basketball referees must be able to remain active for the duration of games. Schools require referees to be physically fit.
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Pass a criminal background check. You cannot become a youth or middle school basketball referee in Texas if you have ever been convicted of a sexual crime involving a minor, or if you are on parole or probation for anything other than a traffic violation. You also cannot have been convicted of an illegal drug-related offense in the 10 years prior to applying to become a basketball referee.
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Apply to an officials association. Many referees of youth basketball games belong to an officials association because the associations provide their referees to the schools. Many of these associations and chapters are divisions of the University Interscholastic League of Texas. UIL members officiate middle school or youth games, as well as high school games, throughout the state of Texas.
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Know the rules of the game. Depending on the district to which you are applying, you may have to pass a written test on the rules of the game every year you want to work as a youth basketball referee in Texas. The minimum test score to pass can vary, depending on the school district or basketball officials chapter.
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Tips & Warnings
Texas youth basketball referee requirements can vary from district to district. Check with the athletic director of the middle school for which you want to work about the specific requirements.
