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  • Posted 2026-11-10 by

    Girls Flag Football and Officer Updates

    Our Association will be officially be adding Girls Flag Football as a covered sport. We are exited to welcome this community to the BNOA!

    The Executive Board has asked BNOA member Sally Salegna to be our Sports Vice President for Girls Flag Football. We look forward to working with Sally to work through the transition of adding this sport to our Association and welcoming these members to the BNOA.

    I also have an additional update to share regarding BNOA Officer roles. Daryl Stites is the current BNOA Treasurer. Daryl and his family will be relocating from the area in 2027. Cameron Kurtz, BNOA Secretary will assume Treasurer responsibilities from Daryl. We will evaluate how these roles function on a combined basis to determine is this model should be adopted permanently.

    Daryl, thanks for your contributions to the BNOA and best wishes in your relocation. Sally and Cameron - thank you for stepping into your new and expanded roles.

    Kevin

  • Posted 2026-10-27 by

    Girls Flag Football

    The BNOA Executive Committee has recommended the addition of Girls Flag Football as a covered sport for the BNOA. The BNOA Constitution (Article 3.3) requires ten licensed officials in a sport and a majority of voting members approving in order for a sport to be officially added and recognized within the BNOA.

    Girls flag football has grown significantly in the past couple years and many of our local schools have added the sport recently. In addition, several of our existing Association members are licensed and working Girls Flag games. Also, congratulations to member and Basketball VP, Chris White, for his selection to work the Girls Flag Football state finals this year!

    The voting form can be accessed using the following link and will remain active through Tuesday, Nov. 10.

    https://forms.gle/8sE9ATjjEWtQ9YQNA

    Let me know if any questions.

    Kevin Maffett, BNOA President

Awards

  • Hall of Fame

    Past and current inductees into the BNOA Hall of Fame.

  • Rory Hodgson

    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.

  • Allan Russell

    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.

  • George Bailey

    "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.

  • Kevin Mallehan

    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.