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 Newsletter - Issue 25, February 1, 2002

Issue 25, February 1, 2002
MACBOA Newsletter

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Remarks from the Supervisor of Officials: Donnee L. Gray

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Donnee L. Gray

To Officials:

As we approach the last part of the regular season, I want every official to finish on a high note. Again, February brings the best out of teams. Hustle on every play, use good wisdom and common sense in the heat of the battle. Assure that your pre-game and half-time are meaningful communication tools.

In the games that I have observed and according to MACBOA Observer feedback, post play screening has deteriorated. Clean it up early so your game does not deteriorate. Be consistent: Stay with the points of emphasis and the periodic NCAA bulletins and referee STRONG!

Please remember that teams are vying for post-season tournament placements, regional seedings that also impact national tournament championships. See national ranked teams below.

To Coaches and Officials:

MACBOA understands what February play brings. MACBOA crews will be approachable and respectful. MACBOA staff will listen and respond accordingly. MACBOA staff are not responsible for uncontested missed lay-ups and uncontested shots at the basket. We are all human beings. MACBOA staff will "bend, but not break." Inappropriate language and belittling individuals will not be tolerated and will be addressed accordingly.

  1. Be consistent in your calls. Know your coaches. Be approachable and respectful. Referee for the camera.

  2. Continue to have meaningful pre-, half-time, and post-game discussions. Crew Chiefs are responsible for being helpful and constructive always.

  3. Crew Chiefs: continue to send your game reports as soon as possible. On-line game reports have been good and I try to comment back to crews on most of them.

  4. Post Play: Since our January 15th newsletter, I have observed officials doing a better job of officiating post play. Keep it up! Pay attention to offensive moves that place the defense at a disadvantage. Be aware of POV. As in block/charge situations, get into position early to officiate. Remember, the "Center" official must referee strong on that side of the lane and assist the "Lead" manage lane activity.

  5. Officials are doing a good job in taunting-and-baiting situations and calling the requisite foul(s). There are no warnings given. Keep it up.

  6. To Observers and Crew Chiefs: Assure that you have a pre-game with the table personnel. Remember, although they are an extension of the game, the officiating crew is ultimately responsible for the game.

  7. Colleges/Universities have tried to extend themselves with refreshments and towels. Please assure that you leave the locker room facility neat and thank them for towels, refreshments, etc.

  8. Officials are reminded to notify the MACBOA office immediately if there is a change of address or phone number. You may e-mail changes to macboa1@aol.com or dgray@macboa.org. The necessary changes will be uploaded on to the "Members Only" section of the www.macboa.org web site. Please check the web site for correct addresses, phone numbers and email address. They are updated on a regular bases.

  9. If you know anyone interested in being considered for MACBOA staff next season, or know of a young official who could benefit from attending camp, please contact or have them contact me at 301-283-6807 or via e-mail at dgray@macboa.org. The Time Out Referee School will be held at The American University (www.american.edu), Washington, D.C. The school/camp is tentatively scheduled for the second weekend in July. The Time Out Referee School includes lectures, demonstrations, films and video viewing of on-court officiating during top-level basketball competition. The staff will work with each attendee individually to provide team and leadership skills. After being observed at Time Out Referee School by various collegiate supervisors, participants of the school have been selected to work higher level basketball. Further details will follow. Officials returning to the staff next season and selected to attend camp will be notified.

MACBOA Congratulates National Ranked Men’s Teams

MACBOA is very pleased and honored to announce that we service 3 NATIONALLY ranked men’s teams by the NJCAA Service Bureau (effective January 30, 2002):

  • Allegany College of Maryland ranked #6 in the nation (Division I), Head Coach Bob Kirk

  • Cecil Community College ranked #1 in the nation (Division II), Head Coach Bill Lewitt

  • Frederick Community College ranked #9 in the nation (Division II), Head Coach Dave Miller

MACBOA congratulates these institutions for their accomplishments!

MACBOA Gray with Black Pinstripe Officials’ Shirt –Order today!

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The Mid-Atlantic College Basketball Officials Association (MACBOA) is proud to announce that the Gray with back pinstripe officials' shirt is now available for purchase from The Officials Choice, Inc., for the special MACBOA price of $19.95 through February 15, 2002, and will return to its regular price of $27.95 after that date.

To order call The Officials Choice, Inc., at 1-800-480-4477 today.

*Crews may wear the new gray with black pinstripe shirt in all remaining regular season assignments only if the entire crew has the new gray with black pinstripe shirt.

*Officials selected to officiate MACBOA post-season assignments a/o tournaments will be required to wear the new gray with black pinstripe shirt.

*The gray with black pinstripe shirt will be the official shirt of MACBOA for the 2002 - 2003 season.

MACBOA Rules Test #3

The following questions are to be submitted ON-LINE (reply back to macboa1) or postmarked by regular postal mail by February 5, 2002 to be in good standing and to be eligible for consideration of MACBOA assignments. In answering the questions, you are required to cite the 2001-02 NCAA Rule Book reference. Officials working men’s or women’s basketball may answer the questions according to the respective men’s or women’s codes. You may cut-and-paste this section then insert for responses before you send the test to macboa1@aol.com. Do not fax the completed test to the MACBOA office.

TYPE NAME:

CHECK ONE: [ ] Men’s Official [ ] Women’s Official

1. A-1 scores a made basket. B-1 catches the ball after it passes through the net and heads toward the end line. As B-1 heads toward the end line, B-1 passes the ball to B-2 who proceeds to dribble in the backcourt and heads toward frontcourt. Is this a violation?

 

2. What is the correct procedure when jerseys are not tucked in?

 

3. What is the correct procedure when the net gets caught on the ring after a made basket?

 

4. Please state the procedure for the following shot-clock scenarios:

A. Scenario 1. Before game time, the shot clock(s) does not function.

 

B. Scenario 2. Before or during the game, only one shot clock is functioning? How should this be handled?

 

5. During a free throw by A-1, Team A lines up with a more than 3 players in lane spaces for a free throw. Is this a violation?

 

6. Do the five (5) starters for a team that began the first half have to start the second half?

 

Member News and Accomplishments

Get-well wishes to Fil Zucchi.

Check the "New Items - BULLETINS" area of www.macboa.org for recent 2001 NCAA Men's and Women's Officiating Memoranda:

NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL OFFICIATING UPDATE (January 23, 2002)
CORRECTION to NCAA Memorandum, January 11, 2002
Under Reminders, Number 1 should read:

1. An intentional technical foul or a flagrant technical foul, INVOLVING CONTACT, can be assessed only when the ball is dead.

Order your MACBOA Logo Whistles!

Be the first to receive your MACBOA logo Fox-40 Classic Whistle while supplies last!

Send your payment of $5.00 for each whistle ordered to Ike Relacion, c/o MACBOA Logo Whistle, 21112 Archstone Way, Unit 101, Germantown, MD 20876-6996.


 

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Reward, challenge, appreciation, stimulation, writing, reading...rarely thanked or noticed.

These are some of the attributes of the well hidden job of MACBOA Newsletter Volunteer. Are you interested in working behind the scenes (screens?) to help get information to members? MACBOA is looking to grow our ranks by a couple of folks and thus, we're soliciting volunteers.

What do you do? Read postings. Write articles, membership news, coordinate interviews, cultivate sponsor relations, etc. Write e-mail back and forth amongst us to establish communication, and guidance to keep this list as valuable as possible for our membership. Although we're virtual, our presence is sensed, we hope...and appreciated, although rarely acclaimed.

We haven't a job description, nor do we know what knowledge, skills, and abilities are required, but some that will come in handy are:

  • having the ability to write
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  • being able to express your opinions, while being open minded
  • having at least a free hour or two a week caring for the membership

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