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Nebraska Basketball Officials has exciting news to unveil at its Summer meeting, scheduled for Thursday, June 3 at 6:30 pm, at the Union Bank and Trust Sports Complex Mezzanine Level. We will do signups for the upcoming 2021-22 season and announce procedures as we begin assigning varsity games. This is a very important meeting and all NBO officials are encouraged to attend.

NBO has expanded its opportunities for Summer work in team camps and leagues during the month of June. If you are interested in providing availability for any of the dates listed below, please either email or text that information to Brent Robinson at Robinson.nbo@gmail.com, or 402-618-2859. You must be an active member of NBO and have paid your dues to work these team camps and leagues.

The first event of the summer is the Omaha Bryan Boys Varsity Shootout on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6. The annual NBO 3-person mechanics clinic will be conducted all day Saturday and Sunday morning at Bryan. This clinic has limited slots available and is for officials wishing to work and learn 3-person mechanics with NBO varsity assignor Al Monaco and his staff. There is no cost for this clinic or any of NBO’s clinics, but you must be a member of NBO and be signed up to work games during the 2021-22 season. The clinic will take up just one gym Saturday and Sunday morning. Other games will be assigned to officials wanting to work paid games.

You may send availability for all the listed dates you would like to work. Please provide hours you are available. Hours are listed for all events that are known.

Nebraska Basketball Officials 2021 Summer Camp Schedule

JUNE

Saturday, June 5 — Omaha Bryan Summer Shoot Out Clinic and Team Camp, Omaha Bryan High School Main Gym and Auxiliary Gym, 9 am start with last game at 4 pm in the Bryan main gym and new auxiliary gym

Sunday, June 6 — Omaha Bryan Summer Shoot Out Clinic and Team Camp, Omaha Bryan High School Main Gym and Auxiliary Gym, 9 am start with last game at 4 pm in the Bryan main gym and new auxiliary gym

Monday, June 7 – OSA Prep Boys Summer Varsity Basketball League at Union Bank and Trust Sports Complex, 5:30,6:30,7:30,8:30

Monday, June 7 – Elkhorn South Girls Varsity League, 4,5,6,7,8 at Elkhorn South and Valley View

Monday, June 7 – Papillion-LaVista High School Girls Varsity League, 5,6,7 at Papillion-LaVista High School

Wednesday, June 9 – Elkhorn South Girls JV/Reserve League, 5,6,7,8 at Elkhorn South

Friday, June 11 – Sarpy Shootout at Iowa West Fieldhouse, Boys JV and Varsity, 9 am start, done by mid-afternoon

Monday, June 14 – OSA Prep Boys Summer Varsity Basketball League at Union Bank and Trust Sports Complex, 5:30,6:30,7:30,8:30

Monday, June 14 – Elkhorn South Girls Varsity League, 4,5,6,7,8 at Elkhorn South and Valley View

Monday, June 14 – Papillion-LaVista High School Girls Varsity League, 5,6,7 at Papillion-LaVista High School

Wednesday, June 16 – Elkhorn South Girls JV/Reserve League, 5,6,7,8 at Elkhorn South

Saturday, June 19 – Omaha Creighton Prep Varsity Boys Team Camp at Union Bank and Trust Sports Complex, Times TBA

Monday, June 21 – OSA Prep Boys Summer Varsity Basketball League at Union Bank and Trust Sports Complex, 5:30,6:30,7:30,8:30

Monday, June 21 – Elkhorn South Girls Varsity League, 4,5,6,7,8 at Elkhorn South and Valley View

Monday, June 21 – Papillion-LaVista High School Girls Varsity League, 5,6,7 at Papillion-LaVista High School

Wednesday, June 23 – Elkhorn South Girls JV/Reserve League, 5,6,7,8 at Elkhorn South

Monday, June 28 – OSA Prep Boys Summer Varsity Basketball League at Union Bank and Trust Sports Complex, 5:30,6:30,7:30,8:30

Monday, June 28 – Elkhorn South Girls Varsity League, 4,5,6,7,8 at Elkhorn South and Valley View

Monday, June 28 – Papillion-LaVista High School Girls Varsity League, 5,6,7 at Papillion Liberty Middle School

Wednesday, June 30 – Elkhorn South Girls JV/Reserve League, 5,6,7,8 at Elkhorn South

You do not need to notify either Al Monaco or Brent Robinson if you are unable to attend the meeting, however, due to feedback we have received, we are going to begin assigning next winter’s varsity games in the next two weeks, and you must be signed up and paid your 2021-22 dues to be assigned. We will be going over NBO’s new Metro Conference contract details, membership dues, pay structure and other Conference updates at the meeting. It is a meeting you do not want to miss.

All Metro Holiday Tournament games, both lower level and varsity, scheduled for Tuesday, December 29, have been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather. Quarterfinal varsity games have been moved to Wednesday, December 30. Consolation games will be played as referee crews can be assembled and confirmed on Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday. Varsity semifinals will now be played Thursday, December 31, at Creighton Prep, with the championship games scheduled for Saturday night, January 2, at Creighton Prep.

Lower level games will be rescheduled where possible. Watch Arbiter for new assignments. Priority will be given to JV games first, then reserve games, then freshman games.

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.