Registration

Referee Basic Training (RBT) is the camp for you if you are a basketball official who is:

• just starting your officiating journey and eager to learn everything you can

• a few years in and looking to improve game management skills

• an experienced official looking to get more playoff opportunities

• in the initial stages of your collegiate journey and looking to improve your leadership skills for more crew chief assignments, bigger schedule, more meaningful assignments

• wanting on-court feedback and video breakdown to prepare for the new season

• curious about opportunities at the next level
  
  

If any of these speak to you, we have something for you:

• An opportunity to work competitive boys and girls HS varsity games with on court feedback and at least two video game breakdowns

• Engaging and valuable classroom sessions

• A knowledgeable staff composed of HS state tournament officials, mens and women's collegiate playoff officials and FIBA officials,

Referee Basic Training (RBT) is led by directors who have over 15 years of experience organizing and leading various local training sessions.  Staff consists of officials who have worked high school State tournaments, collegiate officials, high school and collegiate observers, and FIBA  officials.  RBT utilizes NFHS 3-person mechanics as the vehicle to develop new and more experienced basketball officials.  All sessions will be held from September 11 - 13, 2026 at Auburn Riverside High School, Auburn, WA. Not only is this a great opportunity to get great instruction from a staff with a wide range of experiences, but to also prepare for the upcoming season.   There will also be a camp social on Saturday night.

RBT is a teaching camp, but we have extended invitations to the following Special Guests:

• women's and men's assignors from the NWAC, Cascade, Northwest and GNAC conferences

• the women's D2 coordinator of officials

• an NBA scout

These Special Guests have offered contracts to a few RBT campers each year.

• Oregon Officials - This camp is OCEP CERTIFIED so you may fulfill this requirement by attending

What to Expect:

• Expert Instruction in NFHS 3-person mechanics

• Video analysis of games

• On floor instruction

• Engaging and valuable classroom sessions

• Boys and Girls varsity high school games

• Group social - TBD

Below is the tentative time schedule which will be updated as sessions are finalized.

Friday September 11        3pm - 9pm

Saturday September 12:  7am - 9pm

Sunday September 13:     7am - 2pm

• CAMP COST:   Early Bird Pricing $190 BEFORE August 15th.  $215 AFTER.  In the event you are unable to attend, and notice is given prior to September 1st, $100 is refundable. The camp directors recognize circumstances do arise that may warrant a full refund. Please contact us at refereebasictraining@gmail.com to discuss.

• CAMP LOCATION:  Auburn Riverside High School, Auburn, WA

• CAMP DATES:  September 11 - 13, 2026

• CAMP SESSIONS: TBD

• ATTIRE:  Full uniform (black slacks, black and white striped shirt, black shoes and socks) is required for all games on video courts.  Black shorts are optional for all other games if the crew matches.  Casual attire is appropriate for classroom sessions.

• WHAT TO BRING:  Your uniform ,  a great attitude, and an open mind to learning!!  You will receive a t-shirt, notebook, and other camp schwag.  Bring a laptop if possible (not required) as we will teach you to make how to make game clips.

• NOURISHMENT:  Water and snacks will be provided, but you will be on your own for meals.  The Saturday night social is TBD.

• ACCOMMODATIONS:  Attendees are responsible for their own accommodations.  We are working to secure a group rate at a local hotel.  We will update this page when we have more information. 

• QUESTIONS?:  Feel free to reach out to us at refereebasictraining@gmail.com