Board 26 eNews
September - March 2019-2020 (Updated: February 20, 2020)
Wishing Everyone The Best During The Holidays...
The Season is Coming Up Quickly...
Board 26 Members:
The 75 Question Test will be attached below. Also below, there is information pertaining to the MSBOA Fox Clinic in Dedham, MA. and our agenda & notes from our October 14, 2019 and November 11, 2019 executive meetings.
***In addition, the 50 Question Test is also attached below in PDF format. If you didn't attend the meeting on Monday, December 9th at Charlton Middle School, please complete this test and mail it in to the Board's PO address, which is located below.*** If you attended the meeting you don't have to do this step.
Remember to register with the MIAA and do the CORI and Concussion Test as well. Click the link below to access the necessary information:
Additional information for this includes: MIAA registration and Concussion Tests are yearly responsibilities. The background check is every three years. Have your credit card ready because there is a cost as well. The test is free; registration is $10.00; and, the background test is $35.00. Please let me know if you have any questions?
Click here to access this information: MIAA Officials
All my best for a great season of officiating basketball. I am looking forward to seeing all of you soon.
Dean Packard
Vice President
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IAABO BOARD 26 Basketball Officials
P. O. BOX 1026
Worcester, MA 01613
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General BoardMeeting Dates 2019-2020:
Sunday, October 27, 2019 9:00 a.m. (Charlton Middle School) Interpretation Meeting
Monday, October 28, 2019 6:00 p.m. (St. Johns - Remillard Hall) Interpretation Meeting
Monday, November 18, 2019 6:30 p.m. (Charlton Middle School) 75 Refresher Test
Updated due to weather...
***Monday, December 9, 2019 6:30 p.m. (Charlton Middle School) - 50 Question Test***
Monday, January 13, 2020 6:30 p.m. (St. Johns) - General Meeting
Sunday, January 26, 2020 6:00 p.m. Annual Meeting / Social (Knights of Columbus)
Sunday, February 16, 2020 10:45 a.m. Three Person Mechanics (Westborough High School)
Friday, March 13, 2020 6:00-9:30 p.m. - EOY Banquet Wachusett Country Club
Other Board's Interpretation Meeting Dates:
Milford Board - November 10, 2019 6:30 p.m. Milford High School Cafe
Framingham Board - November 17, 2019 9:00 a.m. Boys & Girls Club
Fitchburg Board - December 1, 2019 8:30 a.m. & December 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Knights of Columbus on Electric Ave, Fitchburg
Executive Board Meeting Dates: 2019-2020:
Monday, May 6, 2019 - 6:30 p.m. (Knights of Columbus)
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 6:30 p.m. (Knights of Columbus)
Monday,August 26, 2019 - 6:30 p.m. (Knights of Columbus)
Monday, October 14, 2019 - 6:30 p.m. (Knights of Columbus)
Monday, November 11, 2019 - 6:30 p.m. (Knights of Columbus)
Sunday, January 5, 2020 - 9:00 a.m. (Knights of Columbus)
Sunday, February 23, 2020 - 9:30 a.m. (Knights of Columbus)
Sunday, March 29, 2020 - 10:30 a.m. (Knights of Columbus)
Assignors' Central Hub:
Tom McCarthy: MidWach Varsity Girls (5084500328) e-mail: thmccarthy@townisp.com
Mike Kimbar: MidWach JV Girls (7742397356) e-mail: mkimbar323@gmail.com
John Palermo: SWCL Varsity & JV Girls e-mail: jpppmo@charter.net
Gerry Deshaies: Colonial Boys & Girls; Dual Valley Girls; Middle Schools e-mail: gdeshai@charter.net
Jimmy Nadeau: MidWach Boys; CMC; and SWCL Boys e-mail: jnadeau2105@gmail.com
Mike Simmarano: Inter-High Worcester Boys & Girls; Middle Schools (5086483852); e-mail: simms@umpire.com
Tom Bresciani & Babe Grady: Dual Valley Boys e-mail: dvchoops@yahoo.com
Special Olympics - Worcester Academy (March 7th & 8th)
We have the special Olympics coming up March 7 & 8 th at Worcester Academy .
Times slots for both days are 10-4 . Typically we do 2 hour slots .
My understanding is that the Board has made it mandatory for all provisionals and 1st year Board 26 members to attend .
Could u please send out an email to board members to contact me on a 1st come 1st serve basis for the slots they prefer.
Much appreciated and feel free to contact me with any questions at:
Bob Cusson 7746966223 cell
Official Resource Center
If you have extenuating circumstances and can't meet your obligations, please e-mail us at: Board26BasketballOfficials@gmail.com