Denver Basketball Officials

It has been made available the information on officials for the final week of playoffs from the Springs Association. A big congratulations go out to all officials that worked the post season and made 2009-2010 another great season.  Be sure and support our area officials where ever they end up working.

2010 State Assignments

If you missed it, the 2010 COB4 Banquet was a huge success again thanks to the dedicated committee headed by Mertice Wallace and assisted by Beth Uhlrich.  Bob Lantzy reported that our Cancer Campaign was unbeliabley successful with a check being written from COB4 to IAABO for $19,332!!!! Thanks to all who helped make this number happen!

With over 160 people in attendance to see some great awards handed out for all the regions in the state.  Our group was well represented with awards being garnered including:

Ted Scheissler Memorial – Lindsay Shipley

Past President’s Contribution Award – John Fochi

Area Director of the Year Award – Lisa Stone

Presidents Award – Danna Schwenk

Al Schalge memorial – George Latuda, Golden

Jim Dorsey “Class Act” award – Lee Rosa, Aurora

the 1st Women’s Association Award (WABO) – Laura Fincken

National Federation Awards – Tom Gallatin & Danna Schwenk

Honorary Membership, Criteria II – Dennis & Lou Semin, Littleton

In addition all State Championship officials from 2009 were honored including our own:

-Everett King, 1A Boys

-Micah Pauldino, 3A Girls

-Kevin Meador, 3A Boys

-David Renquest, 4A Girls

-Rad Carter, 4A Boys

-Evan Sharples, 4A Boys

-Warren Smith, 5A Boys

We will be posting some photos for everyone to enjoy shortly!

Denver Area 8 had a good showing this year with our fund raising cancer campaign.  Even if we didn’t meet our goals set by Colorado Board #4, we improved tremendously over the previous years donation though this year with a total for 2010 of

$3065

A big thank you goes out to all the officials that donated time and effort and money to this great cause.

When the final total state results are in we will post the update

Scholarship Applications Due Date Extended to April 3rd!!!

Area 8 is administering 14 scholarships!!! 7 scholarships to Area 8 members only (3 to IAABO camp & 4 Open) and 7  state wide scholarships (4 to the Area 8 Camp & 3 to Dave Hall camps).  There are several different types of camps for all those members and all different levels interested in improving their skills!  Don’t miss this opportunity!!!  On the right click on the Scholarship Application under Camps and submit it before March 7.

The Gold Crown Field House will be hosting the 2010 Wheelchair Basketball Championships April 7-11.  they are looking for help to put on this event in the form of working the table and scorebooks.  They have their own certified officials.

For every two games you work you will receive 2 tickets to a Nuggests game!

Email Coby Chaney at Gold Crown (cchaney@goldcrownmgmt.com) for more details or click on this link for more information. Wheelchair Championships 2010

Its your last opportunity to get your donations in for the Cancer campaign. We did get some good press coverage this year and a big thank you goes out to all those officials that worked hard or donated their game fees.

Make sure you have your dollars in by this Friday the 12th to Cliff Baker by mailing it to:

Area 8 Officials

PO Box 441614

Aurora, CO 80044-1614

As of last estimated count we were just breaking the $2000 dollar mark… a long way from each official donating half a game fee for a total of $5000!!!  C’mon officials do your part and support this worthy cause!

You should have received in the mail by now your packet for next season.

1. Your Dues need to be paid (postmarked) by March 1st so they aren’t late.  After that date you will be assessed another $20 in late fees!!! You must REGISTER online at www.arbitersports.com account #104526.  You can pay your dues by e-check in Arbiter (Free!), by credit card for a small charge, or mail in a check.

2. Get your reservation in for the State Awards Banquet being held on March 7th.   This is a great time and gives you a chance to meet and socialize with your fellow officials from around the state!  Click here to download the form. Banquet Invitation 2010 RSVP’s are due by March 1st with payment of $30 per person, or $35 per person at the door!

3.   Voting for your Area and Regional Director!  All the platforms were included in the packet for you to make an informed decision.  Be sure and have your vote count!

If you are qualified for post season you should be on the list that was sent out today by CHSAA for online voting.  That link will only be available until this Friday so don’t hesitate to voice your opinion on who should be working and representing Area 8 (and the state) this post-season!!!

To find a printable version of the membership listing for Area 8 OR for the whole state, click on the page on the right under People – Membership Directories.  You should be able to print the Area 8 people on 10 pages (434 members!).

The Mentor Program is up and running again with a committee that includes Sal Marini (co-chair), Rudy Robinson (co-chair), Nathan Trujillo and Jerome Yancey.   The Mentor Committee will work in tandem with the Evaluation Committee, Area and Regional Directors and CHSAA to develop a program that will work in the best interest of both the mentors and mentees.  If you have any questions or concerns about the program please contact one of the committee members.

Sal Marini  smarini48@msn.com

Rudy Robinson  rrobinson@budgettruck.com

Nathan Trujillo  ntrujillo6283@yahoo.com

Jerome Yancey  jyancey23@gmail.com

If you are a 1st-3rd year official we HIGHLY recommend that you get paired up with one of our veteran members to help you through the first couple of years.  It is beneficial to your career and to the organization to help better prepare and encourage our newest members!  Email one of these guys today!