Umpires and Oficials.
With the year winding down, I want to get a jump start on the dates for the next school year's officials
meetings.
As I confirm the location with SM North, I will put the meetings on the Arbiter for you as an event. These meetings will be totally different in the past. We will discuss philosophies, talk about onsistency and the point of emphasis next year will be sportsmanship, not only or players, but coaches and us. The dates are listed below, please put hem on your calendars now.
Something new this year, is the new officials orientation. This will be for anyone who is new to me, or a brand new official. Since you are getting this and assuming you have sat through my boring meeting before,and you are an expert at the Arbiter and you are always on time, none of you will need to attend, though you are welcome.
You are an independent contractor, o I can’t require this meeting, however, in order to be consistent in how
we approach the game, you really do need to be there. You will still e required to attend any and all KSHSAA or MSHSAA meeting they require. ONE of my meetings count for your state.
Sport Specific Meetings
Football Sunday 3-Aug 7:00 PM SM North
Volleyball Tuesday 5-Aug 7:00 PM SM North
Soccer Sunday 10-Aug 7:00 PM SM North
Wresting Sunday 5-Oct 7:00 PM SM North
Basketball Sunday 9-Nov 7:00 PM SM North
Basketball Sunday 23-Nov 7:00 PM SM North (youth)
Baseball Sunday 22-Feb 7:00 PM SM North
Softball Sunday 1-Mar 7:00 PM SM North
Baseball Sunday 22-Mar 7:00 PM SM North (youth)
New officials orientation
2-Aug Saturday 9:00 AM Centimark
3-Aug Sunday 4:00 PM SM North
5-Aug Tuesday 4:00 PM SM North
9-Aug Saturday 9:00 AM Centimark
10-Aug Sunday 4:00 PM SM North
11-Aug Sunday 7:00 PM SM North
8-Nov Saturday 9:00 AM Centimark
9-Nov Sunday 4:00 PM SM North
10-Nov Monday 7:00 PM Centimark
23-Nov Sunday 4:00 PM SM North
22-Feb Sunday 4:00 PM SM North
28-Feb Saturday 9:00 AM Centimark
1-Mar Sunday 4:00 PM SM North
21-Mar Saturday 9:00 AM Centimark
22-Mar Sunday 4:00 PM SM North
23-Mar Monday 7:00 PM SM North
John Dehan
Call the Game
Office & Game Day: 913-897-7500
With the year winding down, I want to get a jump start on the dates for the next school year's officials
meetings.
As I confirm the location with SM North, I will put the meetings on the Arbiter for you as an event. These meetings will be totally different in the past. We will discuss philosophies, talk about onsistency and the point of emphasis next year will be sportsmanship, not only or players, but coaches and us. The dates are listed below, please put hem on your calendars now.
Something new this year, is the new officials orientation. This will be for anyone who is new to me, or a brand new official. Since you are getting this and assuming you have sat through my boring meeting before,and you are an expert at the Arbiter and you are always on time, none of you will need to attend, though you are welcome.
You are an independent contractor, o I can’t require this meeting, however, in order to be consistent in how
we approach the game, you really do need to be there. You will still e required to attend any and all KSHSAA or MSHSAA meeting they require. ONE of my meetings count for your state.
Sport Specific Meetings
Football Sunday 3-Aug 7:00 PM SM North
Volleyball Tuesday 5-Aug 7:00 PM SM North
Soccer Sunday 10-Aug 7:00 PM SM North
Wresting Sunday 5-Oct 7:00 PM SM North
Basketball Sunday 9-Nov 7:00 PM SM North
Basketball Sunday 23-Nov 7:00 PM SM North (youth)
Baseball Sunday 22-Feb 7:00 PM SM North
Softball Sunday 1-Mar 7:00 PM SM North
Baseball Sunday 22-Mar 7:00 PM SM North (youth)
New officials orientation
2-Aug Saturday 9:00 AM Centimark
3-Aug Sunday 4:00 PM SM North
5-Aug Tuesday 4:00 PM SM North
9-Aug Saturday 9:00 AM Centimark
10-Aug Sunday 4:00 PM SM North
11-Aug Sunday 7:00 PM SM North
8-Nov Saturday 9:00 AM Centimark
9-Nov Sunday 4:00 PM SM North
10-Nov Monday 7:00 PM Centimark
23-Nov Sunday 4:00 PM SM North
22-Feb Sunday 4:00 PM SM North
28-Feb Saturday 9:00 AM Centimark
1-Mar Sunday 4:00 PM SM North
21-Mar Saturday 9:00 AM Centimark
22-Mar Sunday 4:00 PM SM North
23-Mar Monday 7:00 PM SM North
John Dehan
Call the Game
Office & Game Day: 913-897-7500
Kevin Haskin: Tournaments plentiful, but competition slips with eight classes
Forde Minutes: Blame the Jim Boeheims, not the refs
Aging refs, verbal abuse top concerns in replenishing number of prep officials
Recruitment, retention of young people crucial to prevent high school referee shortages
Recruitment, retention of young people crucial to prevent high school referee shortages
Bechard receives NFHS Citation Award
Former Holton administrator honored for service
Former Holton administrator honored for service
Basketball Come & Go Luncheons
For a full list of dates & restraunts, see Basketball Page
Keeping Good Officials in the Game
KSHSAA HONORS ATHLETIC OFFICIALS FOR DEDICATION & SERVICE
MARCH 2013:
Each year, the Kansas State High School Activities Association recognizes and honors a select group of contest officials for their dedication and service to Kansas interscholastic athletic programs. The KSHSAA Official Recognition program started in the 1999-2000 school year to honor officials who have contributed significant years of service. Award plaques are given for 20, 30, 40 and 50 years of service to the youth and schools of Kansas. Officials reaching these milestones are recognized at a ceremony in conjunction with a state championship event.
Each school year approximately 4,000 men and women, including some high school students, become KSHSAA registered athletic officials. The Association registers officials in 10 of the 14 sports it sponsors. Officials at interscholastic athletic events not only provide for a fair and safe contest environment but also play an important role as participants in the educational development of high school students.
The KSHSAA was pleased to recognize these special individuals for their years of study, preparation, sacrifice of personal time, and most of all, their enduring commitment to the schools and youth of Kansas.
KSHSAA Registered Officials Honored in the Winter of 2013:
Each year, the Kansas State High School Activities Association recognizes and honors a select group of contest officials for their dedication and service to Kansas interscholastic athletic programs. The KSHSAA Official Recognition program started in the 1999-2000 school year to honor officials who have contributed significant years of service. Award plaques are given for 20, 30, 40 and 50 years of service to the youth and schools of Kansas. Officials reaching these milestones are recognized at a ceremony in conjunction with a state championship event.
Each school year approximately 4,000 men and women, including some high school students, become KSHSAA registered athletic officials. The Association registers officials in 10 of the 14 sports it sponsors. Officials at interscholastic athletic events not only provide for a fair and safe contest environment but also play an important role as participants in the educational development of high school students.
The KSHSAA was pleased to recognize these special individuals for their years of study, preparation, sacrifice of personal time, and most of all, their enduring commitment to the schools and youth of Kansas.
KSHSAA Registered Officials Honored in the Winter of 2013:
20 Years of Service
Frank Bueltel, Topeka Beau Caryl, Topeka David Johnson, Burdick Mark Kauth, Iola Jim Losey, Hays Chuck Lozar, Satanta James Mason, Uniontown Terry Patry, Assaria Douglas Pennington, Overland Park Doug Rayburn, Hamilton Nathan Rodriguez, Ellsworth Chris Rohr, Hutchinson Marty Steinert, Great Bend |
30 Years of Service
Eric Bowser, Oskaloosa Bret Eckert, Hutchinson Douglas Fitzmorris, McPherson Michael Harmon, Olathe Lonnie Heigele, New Cambria Thomas King, Minneapolis Richard Nibarger, Towanda Jim Smith, Atchison |
40 Years of Service
Brad Clark, Olathe Dave Epperson, Topeka Herbert Schwartzkopf, Ransom 50 Years of Service Don Dawes, Brewster |
Kansas State High School Activities Association
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA
2012-2013 Spring Party & Business Meeting
The TOA's Spring Party & Business Meeting was held March 15th at Hayden High School. Bill Klecan was elected as the new president, Brad Cowles remained Vice President and Kurt Lohse remained Treasurer. Two members were elected into the TOA Hall of Fame.
TOA Official Honored
Jeff Freeman was one of 12 Kansas officials that the (NFOA) has recognized for the year 2012. Jeff was recognized in the Active Official category.
The KSHSAA press release can be read here.
http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/NFHSCofY2012.pdf
The KSHSAA press release can be read here.
http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/NFHSCofY2012.pdf
Official Advisory Committee
The KSHSAA Executive Board created a standing “Official Advisory Committee” which will meet annually to review KSHSAA policies related to officials.
Purpose of Officials Advisory Committee
The advisory committee serves to provide increased communication from the “grass roots” level between officials, member schools and the KSHSAA Executive Board. The purpose of the committee is to develop recommendations for the consideration of the KSHSAA staff and Executive Board. The KSHSAA staff and Executive Board reserve the right to accept, reject or amend committee recommendations.
The first meeting of the committee was June, 2011 and the committee will meet again in November to begin prioritizing ideas and developing strategies. Members of the committee include officials from a variety of sports and all parts of the state. The committee also includes a league commissioner and an athletic director ensuring a variety of viewpoints on issues.
Current members of the committee include:
Bob Benoit
Jeff Freeman
Lane Green
Ron Haag
Gerald Henderson
Jim Knight
Klaus Kollmai
Kurt McAfee
Tom Price
Vicki Raines
Robb Ross
Polly Schroeder
Perry Warden
Wichita - AVCTL League Commissioner
Topeka – Football, Basketball, Softball Official
Olathe – District Athletic Director
Hays – Football, Wrestling Official – teaches officiating classes at FHSU
McPherson – Basketball, Baseball Official
Overland Park – Football, Basketball Official
Wichita – Soccer Official
Wichita/Pratt – Football, Basketball, Softball Official
Olathe – Basketball, Soccer Official
Liberal – Volleyball Official
Colby – Wrestling Official
Wichita – Volleyball, Basketball, Softball Official
Rose Hill – Football, Basketball, Softball Official
June 2012 Minutes
November 2011 Minutes
June 2011 Minutes
Purpose of Officials Advisory Committee
The advisory committee serves to provide increased communication from the “grass roots” level between officials, member schools and the KSHSAA Executive Board. The purpose of the committee is to develop recommendations for the consideration of the KSHSAA staff and Executive Board. The KSHSAA staff and Executive Board reserve the right to accept, reject or amend committee recommendations.
The first meeting of the committee was June, 2011 and the committee will meet again in November to begin prioritizing ideas and developing strategies. Members of the committee include officials from a variety of sports and all parts of the state. The committee also includes a league commissioner and an athletic director ensuring a variety of viewpoints on issues.
Current members of the committee include:
Bob Benoit
Jeff Freeman
Lane Green
Ron Haag
Gerald Henderson
Jim Knight
Klaus Kollmai
Kurt McAfee
Tom Price
Vicki Raines
Robb Ross
Polly Schroeder
Perry Warden
Wichita - AVCTL League Commissioner
Topeka – Football, Basketball, Softball Official
Olathe – District Athletic Director
Hays – Football, Wrestling Official – teaches officiating classes at FHSU
McPherson – Basketball, Baseball Official
Overland Park – Football, Basketball Official
Wichita – Soccer Official
Wichita/Pratt – Football, Basketball, Softball Official
Olathe – Basketball, Soccer Official
Liberal – Volleyball Official
Colby – Wrestling Official
Wichita – Volleyball, Basketball, Softball Official
Rose Hill – Football, Basketball, Softball Official
June 2012 Minutes
November 2011 Minutes
June 2011 Minutes
TOA Official In The ASA Hall Of Fame
In 2006 TOA member Dave Epperson was one of eight people selected for induction to the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame.
Epperson, also a longtime Kansas basketball and football official, was the only umpire selected for the Class of 2007, and inducted in November of that year, during the ASA National Council Meeting in Louisville, KY.
Dave has been involved in ASA since 1973. he was named to National Umpire staff in 1984 representing the Mid America Region and has been UIC at 70 ASA nationals and one U.S. Olympic Festival. Has conducted schools and clinics in 45 states and has been instructor at 49 national umpire schools and five advanced fast pitch camps.
His ASA umpiring resume also includes the 1983 Pan American Games Tryouts, the 1984 Women's World Cup, the 1985 Women's Division I College World Series and the 1988 NAIA National Finals. He has served as president of the Topeka Softball Umpires' Association. In 2000, Dave was inducted into the Kansas ASA Hall of Fame in the Hall of Honor.
In February of 2013 Dave was honored at the ASA 23rd Biennial Umpire-in-Chief Clinic for 40 years of service in Kansas.
Epperson, also a longtime Kansas basketball and football official, was the only umpire selected for the Class of 2007, and inducted in November of that year, during the ASA National Council Meeting in Louisville, KY.
Dave has been involved in ASA since 1973. he was named to National Umpire staff in 1984 representing the Mid America Region and has been UIC at 70 ASA nationals and one U.S. Olympic Festival. Has conducted schools and clinics in 45 states and has been instructor at 49 national umpire schools and five advanced fast pitch camps.
His ASA umpiring resume also includes the 1983 Pan American Games Tryouts, the 1984 Women's World Cup, the 1985 Women's Division I College World Series and the 1988 NAIA National Finals. He has served as president of the Topeka Softball Umpires' Association. In 2000, Dave was inducted into the Kansas ASA Hall of Fame in the Hall of Honor.
In February of 2013 Dave was honored at the ASA 23rd Biennial Umpire-in-Chief Clinic for 40 years of service in Kansas.