NBOSTRIPES

The pre-season meeting for Nebraska Basketball Officials and the NSAA Part 1 test review will be held Tuesday, November 17 at 6:30 pm, on the mezzanine upstairs level at Union Bank and Trust Sports Complex in Elkhorn.

Masks will be required at the meeting and attendees must social distance. No outside drink or food will be allowed. You are asked to print out and bring your own copies of the test to the meeting and to bring your own pens or pencils.

The meeting will include a quick review of protocols for the upcoming season. We will give updates on schedules from the various schools in the Metro Conference. The test review will be brief. We will also answer any questions that officials may have heading into the season.

If you have not registered for NBO, you will be able to do so at the meeting. Fees to join NBO are $60 this season. You will need to bring a check or exact cash amount. Those wishing to register can also use Venmo or PayPal.

The hope is to keep the meeting at 1 hour, or less. If you have any questions, please email Al Monaco at Monaco.nbo@gmail.com, or Brent Robinson at Robinson.nbo@gmail.com.

Just a quick reminder, tonight at Midnight is the deadline to view the Nebraska School Activities Association’s Online Rules Meeting without having to pay the penalty.

I also am trying to get a location booked to have our annual pre-season Nebraska Basketball Officials meeting and Part 1 Test review. I am hoping for next week, either Tuesday or Wednesday. Stay tuned.

Brent

NBO Application 20-21

Here is the 2020-2021 NBO Registration Form

Without a doubt, the Coronavirus pandemic has changed things drastically in 2020. But we now have all the Metro Conference High School basketball schedules for 2020-2021, so we need to get everyone registered for the coming winter season.

Registration has been scheduled for this Wednesday, September 2, and the following Wednesday, September 9, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, in the main front lobby at Omaha Westside High School. These will be the only registration times before our pre-season meeting which will be scheduled in October. The next two Wednesdays are for registration only. They will not include any meetings. You must wear a mask to enter the lobby and sign up, and also honor social distancing guidelines.

Nebraska Basketball Officials Varsity Assignor Al Monaco will begin assigning games after Wednesday night. In order to be entered into the Arbiter database, you must be registered and pay your $60 dues by cash or check for the 2020-2021 season. Lower level assignor Brent Robinson will begin assigning games in October.

A registration form will be posted on this website, as well as on the osarefs.com website. It can be printed out, filled out, and brought to the signup. We will also have forms at registration, but encourage you to fill them out prior to avoid long lines.

If you have any questions, feel free to email, text, or call NBO assignors Al Monaco (402-525-0699, Monaco.nbo@gmail.com) or Brent Robinson (402-618-2859, Robinson.nbo@gmail.com).

The basketball officials NSAA test review has been scheduled for Omaha Westside High School at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, November 12. The review will be held in the Little Theatre just off the main gym.

This will also be a chance to register and pay dues for Nebraska Basketball Officials if you would like to work high school games this winter in the Metro Conference. NBO lower level assignor Brent Robinson will run the meeting.

Please print out a copy of the test from the NSAA website and bring to the meeting.
If you have any questions, please text Robinson at 402-618-2859.

All,

Fellow referee Scott Gerdes is offering gear (Pants and Referee Shirts) at a discounted rate through his company. If you would like to check out the apparel, use the link below and then enter the store access code.

Store Access Code: ref1

Click here to go directly to your team’s shop: https://www.myteamschutt.com/neofc

1) Browse your team’s gear and select the items and sizes you would like to order.

2) When you’re ready to pay, click login if you’re a returning user, or simply “register” during checkout if you’re new to the site.

3) Pay online with your own credit card on a secure site.

DEADLINE: Your team’s order window closes on 11/9/2019. Please be sure to login and order before then.

Contact Scott Gerdes at sgerdes@schutt-sports.com with any specific questions about your team’s order.

Thank you,

Schutt Sports
myteamschutt@schutt-sports.com

The Metro Conference Fall Varsity Boys Basketball League ended today. Please disregard the email that was sent earlier today requesting availability for the coming weeks. Omaha Sports Academy Fall Pella League will continue next weekend.

The Fall Metro Boys Varsity Basketball League opened today at Union Bank and Trust Sports Complex in Elkhorn. The league continues the next four Saturday mornings at 8, 9, 10, 11.

If you would like to work any of these games please text your availability to 402-618-2859. Thanks. Brent Robinson.

The Spring Tip-Off Meeting for Nebraska Basketball Officials is TONIGHT at 6:30 pm, in the Omaha Burke High School Cafeteria.

We will do signups for the 2019-20 Season tonight. We are about two months ahead and have begun entering high school schedules. Scheduling will begin immediately.

Cash or Checks for $50 can be made out to Nebraska Basketball Officials.

We will also be filling spots for the NBO 3-person clinic at Omaha Bryan during their Varsity Summer Tournament, Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2. The clinic will be on Saturday, June 1, and you must be registered with NBO to take part in this clinic. We will also be taking availability for the June Varsity Boys and Girls Leagues on Monday nights. We hope to have opportunities for lower level officials, as well, this summer. We are still working on this.

We hope to see you tonight at Omaha Burke at 6:30 pm.