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Suburban Basketball Officials
A high school basketball officials association since 1953.
A Tradition of Excellence
Matt Laurich Golf Outing & Dinner
Sunday, July 21, 2024
5 pm
Arlington Lakes Golf Course
1211 New Wilke Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Honoree: Ken Maziarka
July 21, 2024 we will give congratulations and honor Ken Maziarka at our Golf Outing & Dinner. Congratulations to Ken Maziarka who is named recipient of the 2023
Matt Laurich Service Award!
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Sunday, September 22, 2024
5 pm
Fox Run Golf Links
333 Plum Grove Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Honoree: Harry Bohn
September 22, 2024 we will give congratulations and honor Harry Bohn at our Golf Outing & Dinner. Congratulations to Harry Bohn who is named recipient of the 2024
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!
2024 - 2025 Rules & Social Meetings
The 2024 - 2025 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:
1/17/25 at Shoeless Joe's in Addison, IL on Lake St
2/14/25 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 2024-2025 basketball season may be submitted anytime from April 1, 2024- September 15, 2024. 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
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
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