Rodney Palen of Beloit Recognized for Officiating Leadership

The National Federation of High School and Kansas State High School Activities Association would like to announce that Rodney Palen was named the National Federation Officials Association (NFOA) Active Official Award for Section 5.  Section 5 includes the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Palen, the Beloit native, began his officiating career in 1986.  He has served as a registered official in the state of Kansas for 38 years in basketball, 31 years in football, 19 years in softball and baseball, and 13 years in volleyball.  He also serves as a league commissioner for the Northern Plains League as well as the North Central Activities Association.  Rodney has had opportunities to work several state tournaments in a variety of sports.

“Rodney serves as a great resource for officials with his leadership and mentorship in the variety of sports he serves in,” said KSHSAA Executive Director Bill Faflick.