November 29, 2006

Meeting Topics

• Updates – past meetings, new rules, points of emphasis

• Coaches Meeting Review

• Refresher Exam Review

• Quote

• Protocol/Mechanics Review

• Ratings Form Review

Updates

• Representing IAABO Bd. #6– Contributions– Get approval– Lets promote IAABO and Bd. #6 properly

• Mechanics Exam

- answers will be posted on web site• Instructions to Timers, Scorers and Shot Clock

- available on website – Officiating Guidelines link

Concussion POE

• Updated clarification– Intended only as guidance to COACHES and

not officials– OK for trainer/coach to allow play– Physician OK is not needed– You can assist by bringing to their attention, if

you recognize signs– Officials should not decide if player does not

play/play

Hair Control Devices

• Rubber bands, scrunchies, ribbons and other similar bands to hold hair back are NOT considered headbands

• Do not have to be the same color of uniform or white or a single color

• Not subject to logo restrictions• A ribbon, worn in addition to a hair-control

device, is not allowed.• A ribbon worn as a hair-control device is

permitted provided it is not judged to be dangerous or inappropriate

IAABO Conference Call

• IAABO Web site – www.iaabo.org• Play of Week• 2-Person Mechanics Manual Correction

– Page 13 & 14 – R & U should be reversed• R observes visitors and U observes home team; Reminder -

teams warm-up at basket at opposite end of team bench.

– Page 55, item B10 (2-person manual) – delete and replace with:

• Player disqualification – non-calling official should report 5th foul to coach and player and start clock to replace disqualified player

• Coaches- do you agree and verify that your players’ uniforms and equipment are legal and will be worn properly?- can we expect that you and your players will exhibit proper sporting behavior throughout the game?- the coaching box is marked and it is expected that you will adhere to the restrictions and privileges- any questions?

• Captains- taunting and baiting is unacceptable and will be penalized- talk to your teammates and not the opponent- play well and good luck

Coaches-Captains Pre-game Conference

• 16 minute halves

• Boys– 35 second shot clock– 4 - 60 second and 2 - 30 second timeouts

• Girls– 30 second shot clock– 5 second closely guarded (HOLDING ONLY) anywhere on court,

including backcourt- 5 – 60 second and no 30-second timeouts- backcourt violation applies once ball is in frontcourt, - 1st block on free throw lane is vacant

Prep School Rules

Shot Clock• Signals

– Reset – whirling motion of pointed index finger above head– Violation – repeated tap of head with open palm

• Reset– Floor violations – If kicking violation - reset to 15 if below 15, no reset if over 15– Ball hits ring on try/tap AND team control is established– Opponent secures control of ball– Personal and technical fouls– Held ball and opponent has AP arrow

• No Reset– Opponent touches/knocks away/knocks OB ball but no change in team control– Held ball but offense has AP arrow– Blocked try/tap or “air-ball” recovered by offense– Time-out granted by team in control of by official due to blood/injury– Double or simultaneous fouls and offense with team control

Coaching Clinic Review

• Improved Attendance

• Coaches – the “teachers” to maintain the tradition

• Officials – protect the integrity

• Together WE promote the popularity and continued growth of the game established by Dr. Naismith

Coaches Clinic

• Delay of Game Warnings• New delay of game warning• Head/wrist bands• Concussion – use of trainer• Arrival to Game• Hands on Players• Consistency, consistency, consistency• Scrimmages

Refresher Exam

- Summary available on web site- Great dialogue and good pre-season activity- Difficult Questions

13 – bench technical49 – intentional kick during AP throw-in54 – arm sleeve (cosmetic)62 – technical foul following time-out 63 – pre-game deletion of names66 – unsporting technical foul

Quote• “We may not be getting better, but we are

getting accepted the more we work”– Tim Higgens - NCAA Division 1 referee

Pre-Game Discussion

• Starts when assignment is made• Partner, teams• Travel arrangements – before and after game• Discussion during preliminary game• Discussion while getting dressed – use of

IAABO pre-game conference card or personal notes as guide

• Discussion during half-time• Discussion after game

Bd. 6 Protocol

• Dress appropriately, arrive timely• Avoid potential conflict of interest before, during and

after games (i.e. discussion with fans, coaches)• Varsity Officials

– get there for JV game- offer critique but keep it short and direct

Junior Varsity Officials- stay for varsity game- observe and listen, listen, listen- ask questions

Bd. 6 Protocol• Arrive on court 15 minutes before game• Take spots at 28 ft mark• Check book and meet with timer and scorers at 12 minutes or when

available• Captains/coaches at 3-5 minutes or when all are available• Keep jackets on for national anthem• Hand over heart anthem during • Throw-it up; one toss so make it good• Stay away from table between periods. Go to designated spots.

(page 30 – 2-person manual)• Meet as team away from table at halftime. Let coaches leave

playing court even if they stay to talk or review scorebook. • End of game – acknowledge the score and leave quickly• Visit a Bd. 6 “discussion center”

Mechanics• Info on web site for 2 and 3 person• PPP, TCC, FFF• PPP - Pete Pet Peeves

– Trail leaving on try for goal– Trail depth working the arc– Lead – calling across the paint– Others?? – send me an e-mail and we will review next meeting

• TCC– Teamwork– Coverage– Consistency

• FFF– Feet– Foul– Floor

3-Person Mechanics

• Info on web site

• Print and use in Doc Hurley pre-game

Summary Thoughts

• Be firm

• Be courteous

• Be fair

• Wear the Bd. 6 patch proudly

• Have fun

Ratings Form Review

Purpose

- begin a process to help define and modify a draft form

- educate members on how to observe and rate their peers

Premises

- there is no “expert” on Bd. 6

- we need to help each other

Ratings Form Review• Process

- draft form with 10 rating areas (form is on website)- mandatory for this year only if you rate a member at 5. Must complete and submit at end of year.- encourage use by completing for each member observed after each game- similar form used in Bd. 6 summer camp- similar form used by CBCBO on Arbiter

- rating areas – attitude/professionalism, mechanics, knowledge of rules, judgment/consistency, game control

- Arbiter calculated final ratings- used rating cards prior to Arbiter

Ratings Form Review

- 10 rating areas

- reaction time, game management, intestinal fortitude, confidence, poise, consistency, judgment, cooperation, proper application of the rules, mechanics, appearance/conditioning

- tonight we start with the first 3

Ratings Form Review

- other issues to resolve

- can the rating areas be combined (i.e. 10 to 5 areas) due to similarities

- should the rating areas be weighted (Judgment at 30% vs. Appearance at 10%)

- others – send info to Marlene Luebeck

Rating Areas

• Reaction Time– Reacts quickly enough to make a decision at

the moment of its occurrence– Makes quick and positive decisions,

especially with respect to the “close ones”– Takes the time to prevent an error from being

made– Does not mean a quick whistle, but rather a

quick decision – hopefully a correct decision– Other ???

Rating Areas

• Game Management– Demonstrates control so game moves

smoothly as warranted– Performs accurate foul reporting and clock

administration– Communicates with coaches, partners and

table – Other ???

Rating Area

• Intestinal Fortitude– Remains consistent when calling violations

and fouls – without regard to the score, whom it may hurt, or how it may effect future relations with the coach

– Makes tough call at critical part of game– Shows poise and control and strives for

consistency– Not being arrogant– Others ???

Questions?Questions?