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Executive Director - Tom O’Conner was recently appointed as the new Executive Director for the Collegiate Basketball Officials Association, Inc. He is replacing Tom Lopes, who has stepped down after serving the organization for over 15 years.
President - Benji Bluman, Western New York, was elected the sixty-first President of the Collegiate Basketball Officials Association, Inc. on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Game Fee Freeze - CBOA in conjunction with ECAC and the other sports officiating associations in a press release today have agreed upon a fee freeze for the 2009-10 season. A letter was issued to our members which describes the rational for such a decision. The CBOA Executive Committee voted unanimously on this issue, and it is hoped that all CBOA members will understand the decision in light of these economic times. Click here to view the letter.
2009 Business Meeting Minutes - Click here to view the minutes from the 2009 Business Meeting and Banquet.
February Newsletter -
Click here to read the latest CBOA Newsletter |
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| 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.
2008/09 CCA Men’s Basketball Officiating Manual Changes - Several mechanics changes have been approved for the upcoming season. Click here to view the changes.
2008/2009 Rule changes and Points of Emphasis - Click here to view and download the 2008-2009 Men's Rules Changes and Points of Emphasis.
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. |
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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. |
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CBOA elects 60th President - On Saturday, May 10, 20087, at the annual CBOA banquet held at the Hilton Mystic, located in Mystic, Connecticut, David Elliott was elected as the 60th President of the Collegiate Basketball Officials' Association (CBOA). David joins an illustrious list of CBOA Presidents, such as John Nucatola, J. Dallas Shirley, Dr. Philip S. Fox, Norman Van Arsdalen, Edgar Cartotto, Arthur Mellace, John Hannon, and Bill Varno, just to name a few. Click the image for a larger view.
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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. |
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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. |
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2008/2009 NCAA Officiating Clinics -Click here to view the 2008-09 NCAA Officiating Clinic Dates.
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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 Lopes at tlref@aol.com |
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