Whistle Blasts, Vol. 5 Issue 12

Welcome to our next installment of Whistle Blasts as Sandy Swingle, rule interpreter, chronicles plays, rulings, and answers questions from officials, players, and coaches. The purpose of these documents to help educate us all on the nuances of the rules and help us be better officials and all be on he same page. One Rule, One Interpretation!

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Rule Clarifications: IAABO Interpreter’s Call

This following is a summary of the call provided by Sandy Swingle. The summary can also be found under Interpreter’s Notes section of the Members Home page. 1. Jump Ball Restrictions Clarification Jump ball restrictions begin when the administering official steps into the circle to make the toss. Restrictions End When – The ball touches a […]

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Call for Candidates: B60 Elections

Our next meeting business meeting is on Jan. 8. It is a Zoom meeting with sign-in information to come soon. During this meeting, Greg Bischoping will accept any nominations from the floor for the annual election. If you nominate someone, please make sure that they are aware and will accept the nomination.

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Dunking a Dead Ball; Dues Reimbursement for Some

SECOND-YEAR JUNIOR OFFICIALS: Do you like money? How about a partial reimbursement of your Board 60 dues? It’s possible with our help to get money back from Section V.  Just contact, text or email John Geiner your name and information and he’ll work on the rest.  John Greiner (p) 585-955-3543(e)  jpgreiner61@gmail.com WEBSITE: We also have […]

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Dues Now Payable — Deadline is Jan. 22.

Dues for the 2026-2027 season can now be paid. Please submit your dues by January 22, 2026 via one of the following methods: ZELLE Send to RDBABOBoard60@gmail.com. Please put your name in the notes so it is clear who is sending. VENMO (preferred method)Send to @Daniel-Goebert. Please put your name in the notes so it is clear who is […]

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Whistle Blasts: Vol. 5, Issue 11

OFFICIALS: We wanted to send this important message from Sandy through the website for your ongoing reference.  There have been a few rule clarifications that have been handed down from the NFHS regarding rule interpretations since our interpretation meetings. Please review. Included is the NYSPHSAA concussion protocol guidelines. Also, you’ll notice on the iaabo.org website […]

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JV Ratings, Attendance, Fees, Coaches’ List & Meetings

Varsity officials! Please read this entire message. As a new season begins, please do not forget about a very important responsibility to rate junior varsity officials. It is IMPORTANT for YOU to RATE the JV officials. Only fficials with 2 years of varsity experience can rate. Any varsity official can help a JV official, they […]

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George T. Steitz: Nov. 3, 1924 – Nov. 14, 2025

CONDOLENCES: Long-time Board 60 member George T. Steitz passed away on November 14. He was 101. The cause was not released in his obituary. George was a prominent figure in Section V Athletics, the Penfield community, and Board 60, having been a member for decades … longer than most of our members have been alive!! […]

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