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Through your membership in the North Jersey Board of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc., you are a member of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. (IAABO) – the only organization of its kind in the world: a nonprofit service and professional organization managed by and for basketball referees. Founded in 1923, IAABO’s stated purposes are:

• To educate, train, develop, and provide continuous instruction for basketball officials.
• To promote the welfare of the game of basketball, its players and officials.
• To maintain the highest standard of basketball officiating.
• To encourage the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship.
• To have available at all times an adequate number of thoroughly trained and capable officials.
• To cooperate with all organizations officially connected with the game of basketball in furthering its interests and ideals.

2025 Banquet Announcement - Buffet Style Dinner

Submitted by IAABO Board 33 on Wed, 03/05/2025 - 5:36pm

Posted on Behalf of Bill Meyer, Board 33 Banquet Chairperson:

On March 26, 2025, IAABO Board 33 is hosting their annual banquet. This season the buffet styled banquet will be held at The Fiesta located on Rt 17 in Wood-Ridge, NJ. The program will cover a number of award winners as well as recognizing members who participated in state and county games. The banquet will start at 6 PM with a cocktail hour and buffet dinner. The cost is $70 per person which will include two drinks.

This year's keynote speaker is Felix Addeo, Executive Director for the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO).

Felix Addeo

Felix has been a dedicated member of IAABO since 1973 and has played an active role at the international level since 1985. Over the years, he has served in various leadership capacities within both New Jersey Board 33 and IAABO’s Executive Committee, with a strong focus on financial management. A certified public accountant (CPA) in New Jersey, Felix built his career as a partner at PKF O’Connor Davies LLP.

On July 1, 2019, he was appointed Executive Director of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, continuing his commitment to the advancement of the officiating community.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Cocktail Hour – 6:00pm • BUFFET DINNER – 7:00pm

The Fiesta
(NEW LOCATION!!!!)
255 NJ-17 South
Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075

Register & Pay Online $70
(Save 15% - Payment after deadline / at the Door is $80!)

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NJSIAA Pregame Sportsmanship Anti-Bias Statement - Revised

Submitted by IAABO Board 33 on Thu, 10/13/2022 - 1:40pm

Effective with the Winter 2021-22 season, the following statement from the NJSIAA must be read before all sanctioned high school games, regardless of level:

The NJSIAA requires officials to enforce all rules regarding unsportsmanlike conduct by coaches and players. There will be no tolerance for any negative behavior, such as taunting, trash-talking and verbal, written, or physical conduct related to race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Such behavior will result in being ejected from this event. All participants must respect the game, respect the officials, and respect their opponents.

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Annual Business Meeting

Event Date: 
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 7:00pm
Meeting Set: 
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Location: 
Zoom Webinar

Notice of Annual Business Meeting of the 

North Jersey Board of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc.

IAABO BOARD 33

 

 

Notice of Annual Business Meeting

Annual Business Meeting will be held by Videoconference

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025  TIME: 7:00 p.m. EDT

The Annual Business Meeting of the North Jersey Board of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025 beginning at 7:00 p.m. EDT.  This meeting will be conducted by zoom-meeting videoconference. The purpose of this meeting is to elect officers, to vote on proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws; to receive reports of committees; and for any other lawful business that may come before the corporation. Members in good standing who are otherwise eligible to vote will be required to register in advance of the time set for the meeting. Please watch your email for information on how to register for this meeting. Members may participate via zoom meeting connection, telephone or other form of electronic device that produces a reliable audible connection between the member and the meeting proceedings. Members without access to email may request a link or telephone call-in number by written request to Mr. Walter F. Rusak, Executive Secretary, North Jersey Board of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc., 26 Constitution Way, Somerset, NJ 08873.

North Jersey Board of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc

By:  Walter F. Rusak

Walter F. Rusak, Executive Secretary
 

Dated:  March 16, 2025

Flopping Addressed in 2024-25 High School Basketball Rules Changes

Submitted by IAABO Board 33 on Fri, 07/19/2024 - 5:14pm

A new definition and subsequent warning for faking being fouled (flopping) has been added to the NFHS Basketball Rules Book for the 2024-25 season.

This revision to high school basketball rules was one of 12 changes approved by the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee at its April 9-11 meeting in Indianapolis. All recommended changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.

“The committee approved changes addressing a variety of different areas,” said Lindsey Atkinson, NFHS Director of Sports. “Maintaining a focus on player safety, fairness, balance and rules that officials can effectively adjudicate continue to be the focus of the committee.”

 Faking being fouled is defined in Rule 4-49-1 as when a player simulates being fouled or makes theatrical or exaggerated movements when there is no illegal contact. Examples include, but are not limited to, embellishing the impact of incidental contact on block/charge plays or field goal attempts, using a “head bob” to simulate illegal contact and using any tactic to create an opinion of being fouled to gain an advantage.

The new language also establishes a procedure for officials to issue a team warning on the first instance of faking being fouled. The warning is recorded in the scorebook and reported to the head coach. Any additional instances will result in a team technical foul and not a player technical foul, which was previously the case.

“(The committee) is hoping to get those dishonest acts out of the game,” said Billy Strickland, the executive director of the Alaska School Activities Association and chair of the Basketball Rules Committee.

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