Welcome To the NEOA

We are the Northeast Basketball Officials Association, one of nine different groups across the state of North Carolina serving our high school student athletes.  

Our Regional Supervisor is Eddie Buffaloe. You will find his contact information below. Eddie has many years of officiating on the court and now takes his knowledge to the Supervisor’s role to help officials not only better their game but to achieve their goals on the courts of eastern North Carolina High Schools.  

Below, you will find a checklist of the preseason requirements necessary for eligibility to work any high school games. All officials must register and complete the pre-season requirements for eligibility to work NCHSAA assignments. 

Requirements are as follows: 

Complete NCHSAA Registration and Payment 

1. Personal Information 
2. Background check authorization – Two responses required. 
3. General Registration – “NO” if wanting to be an eligible NCHSAA official. 
4. NEOA Regional Association Registration with Eddie Buffaloe 
5. Payment (WAIVED for new officials, see below)) 

Requirements for Eligibility Once Registered: 

1. Background Check 
2. NEOA Clinics Attendance must have six (6) total. 
3. NEOA Association Meeting Attendance one (1)  
4. NEOA Scrimmages Minimum two (2) 
5. NCHSAA State Rules Clinic must attend one (1) 
6. NFHS Concussion Course 
7. NFHS Sport Exam  

*  75+ Regular Season Eligible 

*  80+ Post-Season Eligible  

We are glad you are considering joining the NEOA. We look forward to speaking with you very soon.  

Eddie Buffaloe

NCHSAA Regional Supervisor

Email: ebuffaloe.neoa@gmail.com

North Carolina High School Association link to resister with the state.

www.nchsaa.org