Officials Registration is OPEN!

Registration Requirements

STEP 1 - Complete the Demographic Form

All applicants must complete a Demographic Form so their information can be verified in the Clearinghouse Register before fingerprinting.

How to Submit the Form

• Mail to: Duval County School Police Department
• Fax to: (904) 858-6195 (Attention: Ms. Yvonne Downer)

Required Information

• The form lists required fields.
• Email address and telephone number are not listed as required, but must be provided.
• This information assists the Clearinghouse in reviewing fingerprint results and determining work eligibility.
• If additional information is needed to issue a badge, a Clearinghouse representative will contact the applicant by email.

Important Notes

• The Clearinghouse Register prevents duplicate fingerprinting for different occupations, saving time and money.
• Do not schedule fingerprinting until the demographic information has been entered into the Clearinghouse Register.
• If fingerprinting occurs before registration in the Clearinghouse, results will be invalid and the applicant will have to be fingerprinted again.
• All 67 counties in Florida use this process, so applicants should submit their information promptly.

Additional Guidance

• Applicants will be notified when they are cleared to register for fingerprinting.
• If an applicant has already been fingerprinted and has a badge, they must still complete the form to have their demographic information entered into the Clearinghouse database.
• If a badge has expired, the form must be completed before scheduling a new fingerprint appointment.
• Applicants will be notified when they may register for fingerprinting.

Form Link: Clearinghouse Background Check 

Next Steps

Once cleared, the employee may schedule the background check fingerprinting and then begin FHSAA registration using the information from the completed background check.

STEP 2 - With clear background check, create an arbiter account

www.arbitersports.com

STEP 3 - Register with Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)

Website is FHSAA Central Hub. Click the Registration tab. During registration with FHSAA you will select “First Coast Basketball Officials Association” (FCBOA) as your association.

STEP 4 - Join Local Association 

Dues Cost: $55 (Cash) / $58 (Electronically)

STEP 5

Purchase Equipment (We have a local vendor to purchase gear/equipment) 

1. Whistle 

2. Shirts (Black & White w/FHSAA LOGO)

3. Black Athletic Shorts

4. Black Long Pants 

5. All Black or Mostly Black Athletic Shoes

Black Pregame Pullover ¼ Zip Jacket w/FCBOA Logo (OPTIONAL)