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News

  • Posted 2026-02-09 by Chris White

    Post Season Assignments

    Post Season assignments have started to come out for Girl's basketball today. If you can please send an email to JUST ME ([email protected]) with your post season assignments as you get them in the coming weeks. I will compile a list for each segment (regional, sectional, etc) and send out to our group so we can recognize and celebrate all of our fellow officials receiving assignments as we progress through girls and boys post season basketball.

    All I need is Location, Class (1A, 2A, etc), and Minor or Major.

    Thanks in advance and best of luck to all in receving post season work!

  • Posted 2026-01-10 by

    BNOA CONSTITUTION - REVISED

    BNOA Members - the Executive Committee has proposed revisions to the BNOA Constitution. These revisions require approval by a majority of voting members with a 30 day review period. A link to the voting form was included in the email sent Friday, Jan 9. The current constitution, proposed revised constitution and a summary of changes are available for review by clicking the 'About' tab on the home page of our website. https://www.bnoa.org/about A Zoom forum is scheduled for Sunday, February. 1 at 6 pm to review and answer any questions. Let me know if any questions.

    Kevin Maffett

Awards

  • Past and current inductees into the BNOA Hall of Fame.

  • Presented in the memory of Rory Hodgson to the less experienced official who best exemplifies the ideals of sports officiating, and who has worked to gain experience and knowledge necessary to advance in his/her officiating career.

  • Presented in the memory of Allan Russell to the BNOA official who did the most in promoting the ideals of sports officiating, and the development of young officials.

  • "Friends of the BNOA" - Award to individuals outside of officiating to be honored with the recognition they deserve for helping advance officiating, retain sports officials, and promote sports in general.

  • The Kevin Mallehan Scholarship Was Started In 2013 By The BNOA Executive Board In Honor Of Lifelong BNOA Member & IHSA Umpire Kevin Mallehan. This Scholarship Will Be Awarded Each Year , With The Recipient Being Recognized At The Annual Hall Of Fame Banquet. The Recipient Of The Scholarship Shall Be An Official In Good Standing With The BNOA Or An Organization Recognized By The BNOA Executive Board . The Application Period Shall Run From August 1st Thru March 1st Each Calendar Year. All Applications And Monetary Awards Will Be Reviewed By The Present BNOA Board Of Directors.