August Newsletter - Click here to view the latest newsletter. 

2010 Tournament Officials - Click here to view the names of the CBOA officials who participated in the 2009/10 NCAA basketball tournaments. 

Banquet Minutes - Click here to view the banquet minutes and notes from the most recently held CBOA banquet in Atlantic City.


CBOA History – Executive Secretaries - Since the beginning of CBOA in 1948, there have been five Executive Secretaries.  At the recent CBOA Banquet held at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, New Jersey, four out of five Executive Secretaries for CBOA were in attendance.  Shown (left to right); Fred Hess, Tom O’Conner, Jerry Salvato, and Tom Lopes

President – Barry Schultz, Philadelphia, was elected the sixty-second President of the Collegiate Basketball Officials Association, Inc. on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. 

CBOA History – Executive Secretaries, Since the beginning of CBOA in 1948, there have been five Executive Secretaries.  At the recent CBOA Banquet held at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, New Jersey, four out of five Executive Secretaries for CBOA were in attendance.  Shown (left to right); Fred Hess, Tom O’Conner, Jerry Salvato, and Tom Lopes

2009 Business Meeting Minutes - Click here to view the minutes from the 2009 Business Meeting and Banquet.
Number One Fan - NYC Mayor Bloomberg is a real avid sports fans and recently attended a contest at Lehman College.  Pictured here with Mayor Bloomberg are Joe Louglin, Mike “The Missile” Marion, and Chris Slattery
Technical Fouls - The NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee has changed the terminology for technical fouls for the 2008-09 basketball season. Click here to view a presentation on Class A and Class B Technical Fouls. A special thanks to Dan Shepardson, CBOA Western New England Area (Vermont) for taking time to put together this presentation.

CBOA Contract -CBOA and ECAC have entered into a new contract agreement extending through the 2012 basketball season.  Click here to review the contract.

Rule 10 Changes - Click here to view and download Rule 10, which has been revised for the 2008-2009 season.

Russ Beisswanger Leadership Award - CBOA Executive Secretary Tom Lopes will be presented CBOA's most prestigious award at the annual banquet in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday, 9, 2009. Tom has exemplified the ideals of this award by faithfully and unselfishly supporting the responsibilities and objectives of CBOA. He served as Executive Secretary of CBOA since 1995-96, a role in which he displayed outstanding leadership and dedication.  Tom Lopes is deserving of this award and CBOA is proud to present him with the Beisswanger award.

ALS Express - Barry Schultz, CBOA, Philadelphia Area Representative, was recently featured in an article in the Courier Post.  Barry was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) more than two years ago. The debilitating disease -- also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease -- attacks the muscles of the body.  For the last two years, Schultz has ridden his bike down the shore in the ALS Express ride to raise money and awareness for the deadly disease. Or, as he says, "to find a cure."  Click here to read the article.  Anyone interested in getting involved may contact Barry @ barryschultz@verizon.net.
Greenwood to succeed Crowley as Patriot and Ivy Leagues Supervisor - CBOA Official Reggie Greenwood has been named to succeed Mickey Crowley as the next supervisor of the Patriot and Ivy Leagues.  He will work closely with Mickey for the upcoming season and then assume control at the end of the 2008/2009 season.  Click here to read the official press release.
It's Black and White For Nichols - Midway through the first half of George Mason's 75-65 victory over Drexel on Thursday night, the Patriots' Dre Smith lost control of the basketball near the top of the key. Thinking he couldn't pick up the ball again because a pass to himself would be traveling, Smith stared at the ball for a moment until he realized that Drexel's Scott Rodgers was about to pick it up ........see story
Sports Officiating: A Legal Guide -the comprehensive guide for officiating leaders, administrators and active sports officials - Considered the foremost authority on the legal issues of sports officiating, author Alan Goldberger provides the reader with easy-to-understand insights and advice. He presents current rulings, precedents and the principles that should guide every officiating program. Click here for more details
NCAA Tournament Officials - Congratulations to our members who officiated the Division II and III NCAA tournament.  This is a great tribute to these men and our organization.  Most notably, three of our officials officiated the Division III National Championship game and two of our officials officiated the Division II National Championship game.  Click here to view the list of officials who officiated in the NCAA tournament.  Click here to view a photo of the Division III National Championship crew of officials. 
NCAA Bulletins and Conference Calls - Click here to read the bulletins from the NCAA concerning rule interpretations, points of emphasis and more.

CBOA Merchandise - Officials interested in purchasing CBOA merchandise should click here to view the available selection and an order form.  Questions concerning the merchandise should be directed to Terry Murphy @ marciamurf@portjeff.net

CBOA - Helping Officials take the Next Step - Take a green official, sprinkle in some training, give him some experience, mentor him, slowly work him into big games, and viola, you turn out a college official capable of taking on the big assignments. CBOA uses much of this formula go to story

Change of Address - Any change of address or phone numbers can be emailed to Tom o'Connor at tom@readingtrophy.com


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