2024 SCBOA Camp Dates & Locations
SCBOA camp registration will open on May 1, 2024.
Questions about camp? Email Sarah Hayes (sarah@schsl.org)
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June 7-8 - Greenville Area
June 13-14 - Spartanburg Area
June 14-16 - Rock Hill Area
June 20-21 - Myrtle Beach Area
June 21-22 - Aiken Area
June 28-30 - Columbia Area
June 7 - June 8, 2024 (Fri-Sat)
Greenville Area
Location: Greenville Senior High School
Contact: Rico Williams (Click Here)
Host: SCBOA District 1
Affiliated Event: Sizzlin' Summer Shootout (hosted by Greenville Senior High School)
June 13 - June 14, 2024 (Thur-Fri)
Spartanburg Area
Location: Wofford College
Contact: Jerome Hall (Click Here)
Host: SCBOA District 2
Affiliated Event: Dwight Perry Team Camp (hosted by Wofford College)
June 14 - June 16, 2024 (Fri-Sun)
Rock Hill Area
Location: Rock Hill Sports & Events Center
Contact: Paul Behr (Click Here) or Charles Powell (Click Here)
Host: SCBOA District 3
Affiliated Event: Phenom Hoops Showcase & High School Team Camp
June 20 - June 21, 2024 (Thur-Fri)
Myrtle Beach Area
Location: Coastal Carolina University
Contact: Dan Paugh (Click Here) or Joe Manigault (Click Here)
Host: SCBOA District 11
Affiliated Event: Coastal Carolina Women's Basketball Team Camp
June 21 - June 22, 2024 (Fri-Sat)
Aiken Area
Location: North Augusta High School
Contact: Lamaz Robinson (Click Here)
Host: SCBOA District 12
Affiliated Event: SCHSL Boys Team Camp (2024)
June 28 - June 30, 2024 (Fri-Sun)
Columbia Area
Location: University of South Carolina
Contact: Richie Jeffcoat (Click Here)
Host: SCBOA District 5
Affiliated Event: Dawn Staley Basketball Academy Team Camp
About Camp:
Since 2016, the SC Basketball Officials Association has provided classroom and on-court instruction to hundreds of officials who have wanted to improve and grow in their officiating. The camp teaches and reinforces officiating principles and philosophies that apply at any level. Camp clinicians are accomplished officials and highly effective instructors who are committed to helping campers improve. The SCBOA provides excellent opportunities to those wishing to improve their high school rating and schedule. Many past participants made significant advances in their officiating after attending camp. Camps can accommodate approximately 200-250 campers per summer. Campers are permitted to attend as frequently as desired, although SCBOA members would have to go once every three year cycle in order to keep his/her maximum points. That is to say, if a camper attended in 2021, in order to keep up to 5 points in his/her rating score, that same camper would need to attend again anytime during 2022, 2023, or 2024.
Camp Points Overview
Camp points are part of the rating system. Camp attendance is a triennial investment in your officiating career. There is no limit to the number of times participants can attend camp.
Camp points are part of the rating system. Camp attendance is a triennial investment in your officiating career. There is no limit to the number of times participants can attend camp.
Camp Clinicians: Clinicians are at the core of camp experience. Below are their requirements and info.
- A Teacher's Heart: SCBOA Clinicians must be gifted at teaching and relaying their experiences, skills and knowledge to campers.
- A Rules and Mechanics Expert: SCBOA Clinicians MUST be NFHS rules and mechanics experts which means we teach high school rules and high school mechanics by the book. We do not allow our clinicians to discuss pet peeves, alterations to the rules, or what they "like to do". It is important that South Carolina basketball officials are on the same page and it's crucial that we all learn the same way.
- A Fair Observer: Since camp is a key component to the SCBOA Rating Score, we require that all clinicians utilize the same evaluation rubric and relevant documents throughout the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is SCBOA camp structured?
- SCBOA Camps are held in conjunction with team camps hosted by universities (such as the University of South Carolina, Wofford College, or Coastal Carolina) and high schools (Greenville Senior High School), showcase organizations (such as Phenom Hoops), or the South Carolina High School League. These camps will host high school boys and girls team camps, and the camps will be officiated by the campers.
- Camp schedules are determined by the dates/times of the individual camps and are subject to change. Most camps typically run for two days, some with classroom instruction the day before the official start of the games of the camp. Officials can expect to work games on both days of the camp. It is important to check the dates of the camp to ensure participation/attendance throughout the entire duration of the camp.
- NFHS three-person officiating mechanics are taught and used exclusively throughout our camps, unless otherwise noted. Some camps include JV level games, which may allow for a small number of two-person officiating mechanic courts for new and inexperienced officials. If you have questions about the structure of the camp, please email the listed camp contact.
- Clinicians supervise and provide feedback to officials during all games. Clinicians are committed to helping every camper's officiating skills. There is often a 2:1 ratio of clinicians to courts, to allow for timely feedback for each official. Clinicians are selected each year using an application process that includes years of experience, written responses, and familiarity with the NFHS Rulebook. If interested in applying to be a clinician, please see the Clinician Guidelines and Clinician Application linked in the section above.
- Officials will have at least one game recorded. The video will be used for on-site review with a clinician. The games can be accessible online for future reference.
- These camps are certified by the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL). South Carolina officials will earn 5 points in their rating score. Camps that are not listed in the above list of approved SCBOA camps will NOT be considered for an official's camp obligation.
Are accommodations provided for campers?
No. Campers must find their own accommodations or may commute daily. For recommendations for accommodations, please email the listed camp contact. Please note that camps typically start in the morning and end in the evening each day. Accommodations cannot be made for officials that are commuting.
What can I expect from camp?
A variety of teaching techniques will be used; from classroom/lecture, on-court verbal and written communication, as well as video recording and review. Expect to learn and be constructively criticized. After camp, you'll receive any written documentation on SCBOA forms and/or electronic media in addition to access to video from game(s) that were recorded.
What should I bring to camp?
What is provided at camp?
How much does it cost and how do I register?
No. Campers must find their own accommodations or may commute daily. For recommendations for accommodations, please email the listed camp contact. Please note that camps typically start in the morning and end in the evening each day. Accommodations cannot be made for officials that are commuting.
What can I expect from camp?
A variety of teaching techniques will be used; from classroom/lecture, on-court verbal and written communication, as well as video recording and review. Expect to learn and be constructively criticized. After camp, you'll receive any written documentation on SCBOA forms and/or electronic media in addition to access to video from game(s) that were recorded.
What should I bring to camp?
- SCBOA referee uniform shirt
- Black athletic shorts
- Whistle and lanyard
- Snacks, water, change of clothes, etc - While snacks and water are provided by the camps, it may be the case that food and drinks are in a location that is not easily accessible at all times.
What is provided at camp?
- Feedback from clinicians; verbal and written. Written feedback is often returned after the conclusion of the camp.
- Online access to recorded game via a streaming video or storage service.
- Meals, snacks and drinks are provided throughout camp.
- An opportunity to work with a wide variety of partners, possibly from different areas of the state.
- An opportunity to improve your craft, learn from a variety of clinicians, and receive feedback in verbal and written form.
How much does it cost and how do I register?
- The cost of the SCBOA camp is $75 and payment is required at the time of registration. Each year, on May 1, the online registration and payment process opens for campers via scboa.net. This registration can also be found by clicking the button on the top and bottom of this page.
- Call 803.798.0120 or email Sarah Hayes (sarah@schsl.org) with camp questions.
- Each camp can only accept a limited number of campers, and typically, this is around 30-50 campers. Registering early is advised, as camps might fill and may not guarantee your slot.