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 Newsletter - Issue 26, February 1, 2002

Issue 26, February 15, 2002
MACBOA Newsletter

In this Issue:

Remarks from the Supervisor of Officials: Donnee L. Gray

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Donnee L. Gray

To Officials:

1. Officials selected to work Mid-Atlantic College Basketball Officials Association (MACBOA) tournaments and those selected to represent MACBOA in post-season Regional and National championships will be contacted soon. In making selections, I take into account personal observations, Observer feedback, Crew Chief game reports, feedback from the coaches and videotapes, as well as how officials have taken care of administrative matters. Those MACBOA officials selected have proven their ability to perform their administrative duties, use sound application of rules, have been consistent, provided MACBOA with availability, have minimal frequency of turn-backs, have had the ability to travel, and have shown their commitment to MACBOA. Pertinent Comments:

a. The Crew Chiefs/"R" is responsible to conduct a pre-game with partners and Table Crew: Enlist the assistance of your table personnel during the meeting conducted with them prior to the game. Don't get complacent at this time of the year when talking to these key people. The pre-game with your partners has never been more important than it is at this time of the season! Take it seriously and involve the whole crew.

b. Having a pre-game is good, but communication throughout the game is essential. Use halftime and dead ball situations, when necessary, to stay focused and consistent.

c. Having a post-game is important and should involve the entire crew. Remember, constructive criticism is a must.

d. The Crew Chief/"R" is responsible for sending in the Game Report to the Supervisor of Officials the next business day. We have had tremendous feedback and success of the on-line form.

e. Reminder: Selected officials for post-season assignments will wear the new MACBOA Officials' shirt.

2. Clock Management: Review the importance of clock awareness from tip-off to game ending buzzer. Do not be so overly consumed with the clock that you fail to officiate a match-up in your area of responsibility. The official with the least going on in their area should verify start/stop of the game clock and then shot clock.

3. I am pleased to announce the following inaugural Board of Directors for the Basketball Officials Association. All have shown a commitment to the welfare of MACBOA.

President: Lionel Butler
Vice President: Chrissy Filar
Secretary: Tiffany Green
Treasurer: Gerald Cannon
Ethics/Grievances: Henry Hailstock
Observations: Tom Scott
Past President: Wainwright Jackson

The purpose of the officials association is to advocate for the MACBOA membership, to increase officiating awareness; liaison with colleges/universities on behalf of the membership; to assist in the development, improvement, and promotion of officiating instruction and membership development; to broaden the base of membership involvement in the activities of the officials association, and to maintain an organizational structure that enables the implementation of the goals and objectives of the officials association.

Please stay tuned for information and activities from the Board of Directors.

4. Post Season Assignments

MACBOA is honored to have staff being considered for assignments to NCAA post-season conference/league tournaments and championships.

I would like all officials and observers being assigned NCAA post-season conference/league tournaments, regionals, and national tournament assignments to e-mail the following information to macboa1@aol.com

Date of Assignment:
Conference Name:
Conference Type (I,II,III, NAIA, etc.):
Game Type(1st Round, Semi, Regional, etc):
Game Site Location:
Position(R,U1,U2, Alternate):

5. Upcoming MACBOA Web Site Upgrades: In conjunction with Jessica Mays, JMays Design, MACBOA will implement the following for the 2002-2003 season:

  • On-line Scheduling
  • E-mail accounts for MACBOA staff
  • SELF-SERVICE: Update your personal information on-line
  • Completion of tests and other forms on-line
  • Drop-down menus to choose e-mail addresses for staff when completing on-line game reports
  • Creation of a MACBOA threaded discussion list/group

6. During the pre-season MACBOA Clinic, an announcement was made that as many as 10 % of the current staff would not be retained for the 2002-2003 season. MACBOA will use the same criteria in the selection process for post season assignments to retain officials for next season.

My mandate is to develop and maintain a high-level functioning staff who are committed to the Mid-Atlantic College Basketball Officials Association (MACBOA).

7. Please welcome our newest corporate sponsor, E'Lite Advantage Connection (EAC). See EAC's information below and also on the MACBOA Corporate Sponsors page at www.macboa.org.

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, film and video viewing of on-court officiating during top-level basketball competition. The staff will work with each attendee individually to provide administration and leadership skills. After being observed at Time Out Referee School by various collegiate supervisors, participants of the school have been selected to work D-I 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 February 13, 2002):

Allegany College of Maryland ranked #11 in the nation (Division I), Head Coach Bob Kirk
(Other Division I institutions receiving votes: Hagerstown Community College)

Cecil Community College ranked #2 in the nation (Division II), Head Coach Bill Lewitt

Frederick Community College ranked #7 in the nation (Division II), Head Coach Dave Miller

MACBOA congratulates these institutions for their accomplishments!

Comments from Brian Farrell, Director of Athletics – CCBC-Catonsville and President, MD JUCO

The Maryland JUCO Conference would like to recognize the following conference champions of its fall sports:

Men's Cross Country - Howard
Women's Cross Country - Montgomery-Rockville
Men's Soccer - Montgomery Rockville
Women's Soccer - CCBC Catonsville
Men's Tennis - Montgomery-Rockville
Volleyball - College of Southern Maryland

We look forward to successful post-season conference basketball tournament on February 19-24, 2002.

On behalf of the Maryland JUCO, we would like to thank Frederick Community College for hosting the men's tournament, Garrett Community College for hosting the women's tournament, and the Mid-Atlantic College Basketball Officials Association (MACBOA) for providing the high level officiating services for both. Finally, the Conference would like to thank its membership for their continued diligence in enforcing the conference's sportsmanship policies.

You make the call---Goaltending as Lead (Ike Relacion)

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Ike Relacion

Player shoots basketball, ball hits backboard and then basket ring. the basketball falls off basket ring. Players contest for rebound. The basketball is rebounded by defensive player. The defensive player makes an outlet pass to teammate on table side in the backcourt, who dribbles to 28-ft line and the defensive team begins to develop a three-quarter trap. The offensive player throws a skip pass cross court into the frontcourt, foul line extended on the C side. The pass is intercepted by a defensive team player and quickly passes the ball to streaking teammate going to the hole for a lay-up and/or dunk. The "Center" and "Trail" (old-Lead) are still in the backcourt with players. The new Lead ("old T") is now on the end line accepting play. The offensive player drives to the basket, releases the ball, and a defensive player contacts the ball while the ball is above the cylinder with a chance to score. Given the fact that the officiating crew was stretched out on a play like this, and the assumption is to always get the play right, I called defensive GOALTENDING as LEAD.

My pre-game usually covers team and player match-ups as well as the Points of Emphasis, and periodic bulletins. We also review court coverage, communication with crew, dead ball efficiency, atypical play scenarios, as well as opening tap scenarios where we recommend that the new Lead not be in a hurry to transition to the end line. That official needs to referee that particular match-up. That official may be the only official to have great look at Basket Interference, Goaltending, or have the right answer as to whether a try was a 2- or a 3-point attempt. We stress that getting the play right sets the tone for the rest of the game. In my usual transition to the Lead, I usually take an outside look in where I can see the front of the ring.

We hear that the official in the Lead should never call goaltending, but in this particular play, I called what I saw. Any official who is 1OO% certain that there is goaltending or basket interference should call it regardless of position on the floor. Why would you pass on the call if it is the right call? Always expect the unexpected.

New MACBOA Corporate Sponsor: E'Lite Advantage Connection

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E'Lite Advantage Connection
8415 Snowden Oaks Place
Laurel, MD 20708
301-725-7782 Business
301-604-0516 Fax
E-mail: cburnett518@yahoo.com

MACBOA is proud to announce E'Lite Advantage Connection (EAC) as a corporate sponsor. E'Lite Advantage Connection (EAC) will look after all your corporate travel arrangements. The goal of EAC is to be "the" brand name in the travel sector. EAC's motto is, "To be the best that we can be. With integrity, initiative, and dependability. That is the E'Lite way." EAC creates a personal travel profile for all clients with details of their likes and dislikes, airline reservations, ticketing, hotel bookings and car rentals. EAC offers support for your travel 7 days a week. EAC offers standard ticket delivery by courier or electronically, through Satellite Ticket as you direct.

The E'Lite Team is comprised of energetic, customer- and detail-oriented professionals eager to make things work in the best interest of the client.

EAC consists of experienced, competent and dedicated travel professionals committed to satisfying your travel needs. In addition, EAC's computerized reservation information system and extended business hours places EAC in a unique and unparalleled position to manage all of your corporate or personal travel requirements.

We welcome the opportunity to serve you and look forward to a rewarding relationship. Let EAC put their skills into action utilizing their professional experience and resources to suite your needs and special requirements. EAC does what larger agencies don't…We Care!

If you have any corporate or personal travel plans, please give E'Lite Advantage Connection (EAC) a call at 301-725-7782.

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E'Lite Advantage Connection
8415 Snowden Oaks Place
Laurel, MD 20708
301-725-7782 Business
301-604-0516 Fax
E-mail: cburnett518@yahoo.com

Answers to MACBOA Rules Test #3

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?

While you may cite 4.63.1, 7.4.1c, and 7.5.6, No, this is not a violation because the definition of a throw-in states that a throw-in is putting the ball in play from "OUT OF BOUNDS". If B-1 is heading towards the end line, B-1 is still in-bounds and a throw-in, as defined, has not been executed. An appropriate procedure would be to have the official sound the whistle to bring the ball back for a proper throw-in and assure that the clocks have the appropriate time indicated.

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

Officials are to handle this according to the rule book, Rule 3.5.2-Note:
The first time an official must tell a player to tuck in the jersey, the official shall issue a warning to the head coach. The next time any player on the same team has the jersey out, that player must leave the game until the next opportunity to substitute.
Officials should not just continue to tell players to tuck their jerseys in.

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

Rule 4-3.1 requires the basket to have an appended net. When the appended net does not hang in its normal position, the official shall immediately blow the whistle but not if it disadvantages a team. (For example, when a team quickly steps out of bounds for the throw-in and is in the process of advancing the ball to a scoring position such as initiating a fast break.) In this case the official would delay taking any corrective masures and wait for the ball to become dead.

Obviously, the best time to correct the problem is immediately, before a fast break or press is set up, but if this is not possible, the first opportune time, which places neither team at an advantage, should be used.

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?

Rule 1.18.2 reads: "An alternate timing device shall be available in the event a useable shot clock malfunctions". Compliance to the article solves the problem.

However, in the first scenario, when there is no alternate timing device, a Stopwatch shall be used and the last 10 to 12 seconds left on the shot clock should be announced over the PA system.

The same procedure shall be used when scenario 2 occurs. Neither team would be disadvantaged because they would each experience the described procedure for one half.

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?

Rule 8.1.4: Men: A maximum of 2 teammates of A-1 shall be permitted in lane spaces. The officials should prevent more than 2 from obtaining spaces. If there are "more than 3" as in this question, it is a violation and the ball shall become dead when the violation is recognized. Rule 8.1.5: covers the Women's interpretation. It should be noted that that if officials do not notice the violation and the free throw occurs, there is no replay/re-shoot and it is not a correctable error, thus play continues.

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

The 5 starters that began the first half do NOT have to start the second half? Rule 3.4.2 states: "Substitutions between halves shall be reported to the official scorer by the substitute(s) or a team representative before the signal ends the intermission." When the above described reporting does not occur, the individuals who ended the half are the official players for the start of the next period.

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.

Member News and Accomplishments

Get-well wishes to Fil Zucchi.

Congratulations to Jeff Janosik and Ike Relacion, who have articles printed in the February, 2002, IAABO Sportorials(page 6 and Page 10 respectively). You may read their work at http://www.iaabo.org/sport1.pdf.

Get well wishes to Jeff Komin.

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

NCAA Women's Officiating Update -- February 13, 2002
Click on the following link

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.


 

Submitting Articles for MACBOA Consideration

Thank you for your interest in submitting an article for consideration on www.macboa.org.

We accept well-written features, how-to articles, "how I did it" success stories, tips and hints, motivational articles and other articles that will help our audience gain knowledge and succeed in their officiating avocation.

We do not accept articles that are primarily advertisements. However, you may place a biographical section at the end of your article. It should be no more than 30 to 40 words in length. It would be nice if you could include a 60x60 picture of you in .gif or .jpeg format.

Below are instructions for submitting your article to the MACBOA.org web site. We ask that you read the terms of your Agreement with MACBOA.org carefully.

Please note: We only accept submissions from the original author of the articles or a publicist hired by the copyright owner to submit material here. By submitting material, you acknowledge that you are legally entitled to distribute the work and to allow it to be redistributed. (If you are a book publisher or public relations firm with copy to distribute, please include a note to that effect at the top of the article you submit.) We do not pay for articles, and do not accept articles that are primarily advertisements. However, you may place a brief resource box and contact information (but no ads) at the end of your article.

To send your article, click on the "Article Submission Form" and answer the questions and then copy and paste your submission into the space provided. We have provided a copy of the form below. Please be sure your by-line appears below the title of the article. Click on the submit button to complete the process and or cut-and-paste the completed form and your article to macboa1@aol.com.

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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
  • being thick skinned, not thick headed
  • being able to express your opinions, while being open minded
  • having at least a free hour or two a week caring for the membership

Please respond directly by e-mail to: irelacion@aol.com

 

[Drawing of flat screen monitor.]HOW TO CONTACT THE NEWSLETTER COORDINATOR

MACBOA welcomes and encourages news and information for the periodic newsletter. Please submit all materials to address letters of comment, article proposals and queries, or news items to:

Ike Relacion, (301) 371-8520
E-mail: irelacion@aol.com

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