Suburban Basketball Officials

A high school basketball officials association since 1953.

A Tradition of Excellence

Matt Laurich Golf Outing & Dinner

Sunday, September 7, 2025

12 pm Tee Times

4 pm Dinner

Fox Run Golf Links

333 Plum Grove Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Honorees: Dave Laning & Paul Frerking

September 7, 2025 we will give congratulations and honor Dave Laning & Paul Frerking at our Golf Outing & Dinner. Congratulations to Dave Laning & Paul Frerking who are named recipients of the 2025

Matt Laurich Service Award!

Thanks to the SBO Board of Directors for organizing these outings.

About the SBO

Established in 1953 the Suburban Basketball Officials (SBO) is an organization whose purpose is to motivate its members through careful study of the rules, mechanics, and game management techniques necessary to be successful at the highest levels of high school basketball.

The Proud Tradition of

'The White Jackets'

Today we wear Black Jackets with a white SBO patch. But the Spirit of the White Jackets lives on!

2025 - 2026 Rules & Social Meetings

The 2025 - 2026 rules meetings will begin in the fall. You can click on the 'SCHEDULE' tab at the top of this page to get specific information on times, dates, and locations for all events.

All members, associate members and invited guests are required to attend all rules meetings. Any member unable to attend a rules meeting is expected to contact the Secretary regarding their absence.

In-Season Socials

All basketball officials and friends of high school basketball are invited to attend all SBO social events.

This upcoming season's socials are:
TBA at Shoeless Joe's in Addison, IL on Lake St
TBA at Real Time Sports in Elk Grove on Devon.
The socials will be held after that evenings' Varsity high school games.

Guest Applications

Applications for the upcoming 2025-2026 basketball season may be submitted anytime from April 1, 2025- September 15, 2025. The application must include the name of a current SBO member who is sponsoring the applicant. To obtain an application please e-mail either the President or Secretary of the group:

Bill DePue, President
nofouls44@aol.com

Dave King, Secretary
davidking-22@outlook.com

Love Officiating

You will be proud of what you've done,

When at the close of day;

You look back on your battles won,

Content, you came this way!

FERK

The Challenge

Blessed is the official, indeed,
Who in this life can find;
A purpose that can fill our days,
And goals to fill our mind!

Matt Laurich Golf Outing & Dinner