As winter turns into spring, many educational opportunities and camps for officials are publishing information on their dates, sites and costs. We'll be compiling a list on the Current Members page of the Board 23 Web site. Check that site periodically for information as it is compiled. Thanks for Al Bundy and Lee Carter for passing along some of the early info.
Here's the full URL if you haven't already bookmarked it:
http://www.iaabo23.org/currentmembers/currentmembers.htm
-PK
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Relay for Life
Just a quick summary of how to participate in the Relay for Life, a worthy cause brought up by Luvear Owens at our March 9 annual meeting:
Step 1: Go to www.howardrfl.com.
Step 2: Click "Donate."
Step 3: Click "Search for Team" and type "Nite Rascals II" in the search field. Then select the name "Luvear Owens."
Step 4: Choose: Donate, Team Page, Join My Team, Luminaria
Or, you can print a donation form that's linked to near the bottom of the page.
Step 1: Go to www.howardrfl.com.
Step 2: Click "Donate."
Step 3: Click "Search for Team" and type "Nite Rascals II" in the search field. Then select the name "Luvear Owens."
Step 4: Choose: Donate, Team Page, Join My Team, Luminaria
Or, you can print a donation form that's linked to near the bottom of the page.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Officiating Opportunities March 20-21 and 27-29
Patrick Gregg of Board 23 has passed along a note that Don Johnson is looking for basketball officials to assist with tournaments in Northern Virginia (March 20-21) and at the Capital Sports Complex (March 27-29). If interested, e-mail Patrick at pgregg34@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Season Wrap-Up: Odds and Ends Part I
Great to see everyone at the annual meeting on March 9. Hope to see as many of you as can make it to the banquet on March 26 at Casey's. Tickets are $15. If you're interested, contact President Gary Stewart (his e-mail address is on Arbiter).
Someone asked about our membership numbers for 2009-10. They are getting better by the day. As of tonight, we have 121 dues-paying members in good standing for next season. That includes several dual members and a few active/non-officiating (commonly called "inactive") members. I will update that figure again when registration with the IAABO national office is done, which happens in early April.
If you know anyone who's traditionally been a member but hasn't re-upped dues for next year yet, it's not too late. A link to the 2009-10 membership form is available on the Current Members page of www.iaabo23.org.
A reminder for those of you who are dual members. If you paid $68 in dues, please do not show up to the Board 23 test date in the fall for the annual NFHS exam. I'll stop you at the door. If you're only paying $68, that's fine, but you'll need to take the NFHS exam and get registered with the MPSSAA through your home board. But, if you paid $90, Board 23 can give you the NFHS exam and register you with the MPSSAA in the fall. If you paid $68 and want to go through Board 23 for this, all you need to do is pay the additional $22 to bring you up to $90 before the fall test date.
I'm sure there will be some more odds and ends that come up over the next several days and weeks, so be sure to check in with your Board 23 Blog from time to time. The MPSSAA boys' and girls' semifinals and finals begin tomorrow (Thursday) at UMCP and UMBC, respectively. Congrats to those officials selected to represent Board 23 and good luck!
-PK
Someone asked about our membership numbers for 2009-10. They are getting better by the day. As of tonight, we have 121 dues-paying members in good standing for next season. That includes several dual members and a few active/non-officiating (commonly called "inactive") members. I will update that figure again when registration with the IAABO national office is done, which happens in early April.
If you know anyone who's traditionally been a member but hasn't re-upped dues for next year yet, it's not too late. A link to the 2009-10 membership form is available on the Current Members page of www.iaabo23.org.
A reminder for those of you who are dual members. If you paid $68 in dues, please do not show up to the Board 23 test date in the fall for the annual NFHS exam. I'll stop you at the door. If you're only paying $68, that's fine, but you'll need to take the NFHS exam and get registered with the MPSSAA through your home board. But, if you paid $90, Board 23 can give you the NFHS exam and register you with the MPSSAA in the fall. If you paid $68 and want to go through Board 23 for this, all you need to do is pay the additional $22 to bring you up to $90 before the fall test date.
I'm sure there will be some more odds and ends that come up over the next several days and weeks, so be sure to check in with your Board 23 Blog from time to time. The MPSSAA boys' and girls' semifinals and finals begin tomorrow (Thursday) at UMCP and UMBC, respectively. Congrats to those officials selected to represent Board 23 and good luck!
-PK
Sunday, March 1, 2009
March Madness - Weather Edition
March Madness is here with the MPSSAA Tournament moving into the regional quarterfinal round beginning March 2. It's also here with the arrival of a winter storm that is predicted by people with alleged degrees in meteorology to dump anywhere from 3 to 10 inches of snow in Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties. Who knows?
What we do know is that the MPSSAA has posted the following statement on its Web site (www.mpssaa.org) with respect to the weather and the tournament schedule. Boys' games are scheduled for March 2, "weather permitting." Girls' games are scheduled for March 3. Here is the rest of the statement:
"Please note postponed regional basketball games shall be made up on the next available date. All games shall be played on consecutive days until teams are able to resume playing on the originally established schedule."
If you are working on the floor or as the table official for MPSSAA regional quarterfinal games, be sure to check the media for school closings and your e-mail/The Arbiter frequently for rescheduled games. Stay in touch with your partners.
-PK
What we do know is that the MPSSAA has posted the following statement on its Web site (www.mpssaa.org) with respect to the weather and the tournament schedule. Boys' games are scheduled for March 2, "weather permitting." Girls' games are scheduled for March 3. Here is the rest of the statement:
"Please note postponed regional basketball games shall be made up on the next available date. All games shall be played on consecutive days until teams are able to resume playing on the originally established schedule."
If you are working on the floor or as the table official for MPSSAA regional quarterfinal games, be sure to check the media for school closings and your e-mail/The Arbiter frequently for rescheduled games. Stay in touch with your partners.
-PK
Friday, February 27, 2009
Playoff Time!
Well, congratulations to all of us for making it through another regular season! Nice work. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. How do you think you did? What aspects of officiating did you improve upon as the season progressed and, conversely, what would you like to work on during the offseason? With the season still fresh in your mind, it's not a bad idea to jot some notes down and refer to them as you begin preparing for the 2009-10 season. But, be sure to take a break and get away from the game. Burnout can affect people in all occupations and hobbies in life. For most of us, officiating basketball should be a fun avocation, not a tedious, burdensome job. So take some time away, treat your spouse/family to a nice meal with one of your game fees and enjoy being just a fan of basketball and/or the (hopefully soon) upcoming warmer weather. Great job everyone!
Kudos also to the following Board 23 members for working county championship games: Maurice Bradford, Mark Carter, Jeff Cyryca, Ray Lombardi, Jeff Nelson and Kevin Orange.
The MPSSAA Tournament starts tonight. This is an exciting time to be involved with basketball in our great state. Rounds 1 and 2 will have two officials on the floor and a third at the table. If you've been selected, congrats, and please note the follow info courtesy of Board 23 assigner Rick Russell:
Payment: This depends on the jurisdiction. Be sure to check with the athletic director on site. In Anne Arundel County, continue to sign the book as you have done all season. Don't forget to include the name of the table official. According to Greg LeGrand with the AACPS offices, officials will be paid later, but must sign the book. In Baltimore County, it may depend on the gate. Some schools may pay cash on the floor. Others, you may need to fill out a voucher. Again, all officials should fill out a voucher if that's indeed the case. Just check with the AD at the host school at some point while you are there.
Game Fees: Officials on the floor will earn $65 each. The table official will be paid $45.
The MPSSAA Tournament isn't the only tournament Board 23 will be staffing. A varsity tournament at Granite Baptist will take place March 5, 6 and 7. If you have availability, e-mail Rick Russell.
Good luck to all playoff officials!
-PK
Monday, February 2, 2009
Penny for Your Thoughts?
The Board 23 Executive Committee would very much like to hear your thoughts about our annual banquet. We've developed a very brief (10 questions, yes/no answers) online survey for members to take. It took me about 75 seconds to complete, which just happens to be the length of a full timeout in college ball.
Your participation in the survey will be very helpful. Please take a minute or two to complete the survey.
Visit the Current Members Section of the Board 23 Web site to find a link to the online survey. Thanks.
-PK
Your participation in the survey will be very helpful. Please take a minute or two to complete the survey.
Visit the Current Members Section of the Board 23 Web site to find a link to the online survey. Thanks.
-PK
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