Suburban Basketball Officials

A high school basketball officials association since 1953.

A Tradition of Excellence

Matt Laurich Golf Outing & Dinner

Sunday, September 17, 2023

Glendale Lakes GC

Honoree: Ken Maziarka

September 17, 2023 is the date for this year's Golf Outing & Dinner. Thanks to the SBO Board of Directors for organizing this year's outing. Congratulations to Ken Maziarka who is named recipient of the 2023

Matt Laurich Service Award!

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!

2023 - 2024 Rules & Social Meetings

The 2023 - 2024 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:
1/19/24 at Shoeless Joe's in Addison, IL on Lake St
2/9/24 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 2023-2024 basketball season may be submitted anytime from April 1, 2023- September 15, 2023. 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:

Don Williams, President
DonW88@hotmail.com

Stan Mitchell, Secretary
smmref@gmail.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