If you have never officiated before, then NJB is a great place to start!  In order to become a NJB Referee, you are required to register, consent and pass an NJB HQ background check, pay an association fee.

To register, you will need to use the links at the bottom of the page under REGISTRATION STEPS.   If you have never been a NJB official please click on “New Officials”. If you have officiated with NJB then click on “Returning Officials”.

If registration is closed, and/or you are interested in the program and would like more details, , complete the form at the bottom of the Referee home page and submit to receive additional information.

Prior experience is recommended but NOT required. We conduct training sessions for new officials. 

If you are an experienced official with a high school, varsity, or collegiate schedule, we may be able to start giving you assignments for our All-Net leagues and tournament games during any part of the year. The key part for you will be to get some exposure with our NJB All-Net assignors.

Yes, we offer clinics, training sessions, scrimmages, and on-court game experience.  At meetings and clinics you can ask questions about rules, mechanics and positioning.

If you are a New Official, You will work some games with experienced officials.

To become a referee you must be qualified, registered, and capable to officiate games. This is why referees are required to pay a nominal fee to receive the proper training, guidance, and qualifications before they become a NJB official.

See Registration & Pay Process for more information.

Registration is primarily held between August - November.  Check the website for registration updates.  

If you are interested and registration is closed, let us know by contacting us.

No, NJB has its own uniform for its officials.  This is mandated not only by the SVNJB section but also by NJB headquarters.  All SVNJB officials should wear the SVNJB referee uniform.

Current NJB uniforms are available if you contact the SVNJB office or can be picked up at the office with prior notification.  Uniforms may also be available for purchase within the referee registration process.

Email: referee-info@siliconvalleynjb.com

SVNJB games primarily are played on Sundays.  On  occassion there may be games held on Saturdays especailly during the post season playoffs.  There are always exceptions to this as it depends on the program/league/event.

Games are usually played between 9am - 5:30pm but some games could be played later depending on the program or event.

Referees generally work a minimum of 3 games per weekend during our larger leagues.

No one is required to work games all day.

You can work as much or as little, depending on your availability and skill level. 

Within the referee management system called abriter that all refeerees register in, you can set your availability blocks.

Most games are played in basketball gyms throughout the South Bay, Peninsula and

Hollister/Salinas. However, you can set your travel limits and availability to officiate within your desired geographic area.

SVNJB has 15 chapters across the bay area during our largest season and games are hosted throughout the area.

SVNJB has basketball leagues during the:

• Winter (November - February)
• Spring (March - Jun)
• Summer (July - August)
• Fall (September - October)

SVNJB also hosts tournaments, 3 vs 3 tournaments, NBA nights, and more throughout the year that officials can work.

You will receive your game assignments through ArbiterSports.

Arbiter is the assigning program that NJB uses for its officials. It will send you e-mail alerts with details of where and when your games are held with the option to accept or decline the assignments.

A calendar within Arbiter is used to accept/decline or block dates based on your availability.