NFHS Rules Changes 2009-2010 was recently published on the NFHS website. Made by the rules committee that met in April 2009, there are 2 rules changes and several editorial changes made this year. Changes include the use of video replay in end-of-game situations for state high school championships, and the use of LED or red light behind the backboard to indicate the end of playing time. Click here to see the news release describing the changes.

Commissioner Doolittle request his staff to update their availablity on AssignByWeb. Assignments will be made for the MAYB Tournament to be held in Edmond on July 24-26, 2009. Just like the regular season, updating your availability is requested so that the job of seeing availability of officials and making assignments can be done with ease and take less time. So close those dates if you are not available to officiate. This is part of taking care of business. Click here to go to AssignByWeb site.

OSSAA Enrollment Now Open: for the 2009-2010 season. Enrollment after Sept 1 will have a $5 late fee. The quicker we can get our 2009-2010 Enrollment Form completed and mailed back to Sheree the better it will be for her. The summer months are a “little bit” slower at the OSSAA office and it will make her job a little easier. Just complete the enrollment form, include the enrollment fee and mail it to OSSAA. Click here for the OSSAA Enrollment Form.

Patrina James - Top Camper Award! At the OCAC/SAC Camp held at OSU June 19-21, Patrina was selected by camp staff as the Top Camper in the high school division. Those of us who were able to catch Patrina in action saw why she was selected. Her mechanics, court coverage, presentation, demeanor... all were aspects of an official that made her stand out from others. Congratulations to Patrina!

TOA had great representation at the OSU camp with over 20 of our members participating as campers. The OBU Camp had 15 TOA members attending!

Bi-State Conference Name Change - Commissioner Eddie Jackson announced the Bi-State Athletic Conference has officially changed its name upon approval of the President's, Athletic Director's, Coaches and Commissioner effective for the 2009-10 fiscal year. The new name for the conference is OCAC (Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference). This change was due to UA-Fort Smith moving to NCAA D-II. The Bi-State will now be referred to as the OCAC.

Banquet was a Great Time! Food was plenty, atmosphere was relaxing, and the fellowship was fantastic. TOA's award of Most Improved Official went to Patrick Young and Rookie of the Year was Shanna Campbell. Accepting scholarships to this years' OCAC/SAC basketball camps were Patrina James and Matthew King III. Hope everyone enjoyed the evening!

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