New BB Rules for ’24-25
And here’s the NFHS documentation for Basketball Rule Changes 2024-25 (includes a PDF to download).
Not Long Ago
This article features our own Scott Helverson, but it speaks to his connection with other local officials who encouraged him and brought him along. Published by the University of Iowa in 2019. Former Hawkeye Player Officiates His Third Superbowl And just a reminder: You can… Read More »Not Long Ago
Bob Holliday to Speak at May 20 DMOA Banquet
Longtime DMOA member and retired Big 8 football official Bob Holliday will be the featured speaker for the DMOA Annual Banquet set for May 20, 2024. Bob Holliday attended Roosevelt High School and was an accomplished athlete in both football and wrestling having served as… Read More »Bob Holliday to Speak at May 20 DMOA Banquet
Thanks to these BB officials
Thank you for your help with officials for the all star games. We had a great day and your group was definitely a big part of that. I enjoyed visiting with all your officials and everyone did a great job. – Verlan Nikkel, IBCA Officials Participating in this tournament: Brent… Read More »Thanks to these BB officials
Rich Collison of Boone joins Officials HoF
The IHSAA announced that they’ll induct longtime basketball coach and basketball official to their Officials Hall of Fame. From the IHSAA announcement: A four-sport athlete at Boone and graduate of Briar Cliff, Collison spent 19 years as a head basketball coach before embarking on 19… Read More »Rich Collison of Boone joins Officials HoF
The Guy Who Just Showed Up to Stuff for People
Bill Quinby is a name most Central Iowans are not familiar with. Cedar Rapids may be a bit outside of our normal footprint, but it’s my hometown where he’s a legend. I recall meeting Bill who was as an NFL official, mostly at side judge.… Read More »The Guy Who Just Showed Up to Stuff for People
The Language of Refereeing
In every line of work there is a language that serves as the basis for communicating, both internally and externally. Medical doctors own a language. Attorneys have a language. Accountants, too. And the same could be said about basketball referees. It is the referee’s language… Read More »The Language of Refereeing
MLB Umpire Helps Local Clinic
https://www.kcci.com/article/pat-hoberg-mlb-umpire-stats-baseball-ump-training-clinic-des-moines-iowa/46992903
Legislation Update: Iowa Sports Officials Bill
House File 2078 was introduced in January, but it appears this bill never gained enough interest or traction to make it a legislative priority and hence it has not advanced past the critical funnel week in the 2024 Iowa Legislative Session. That’s not cool. But… Read More »Legislation Update: Iowa Sports Officials Bill
2024 Summer Basketball Clinic Announced
2024 “Hoops in the Heartland” Basketball ClinicHigh School Basketball Officiating ClinicSaturday, June 15, 2024 Winterset High SchoolWinterset, IowaCheck-In: 10:30 AMRegistration Fee: $75 (NOTE: Bold items above are newly updated) What’s Included:Top 3A and 4A boys high school teams compete in a double elimination tournament. 12… Read More »2024 Summer Basketball Clinic Announced