Issue 37, December 28, 2002
MACBOA Newsletter

In this Issue:

• Remarks from the Supervisor of Officials: Donnee L. Gray
• NCAA Men's Basketball Officiating
• NCAA Women's Basketball Officiating Update - 1
• NCAA Women's Basketball Officiating Update - 2
• Some other thoughts
• MACBOA wishes to recognize MD Juco accomplishments
• Men's Wearhouse V.I.P Corporate Cards
• Correction from our previous Newsletter
• NEW CORPORATE SPONSOR: Harry Turner Sports
• Basketball Officials Association (BOA)
• New MACBOA-logo Fox-40 Classic Whistles
• Submitting Articles for MACBOA Consideration
• MACBOA Volunteers
• Newsletter Contact/Information

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Remarks from the Supervisor of Officials: Donnee L. Gray

Reminder: Our theme for this season is:
Communication—Consideration—Communication!

To Officials:

As you are aware, in recent MACBOA newsletters, I have been concerned about our MACBOA staff being consistent with the Points of Emphasis.  As the following communication illustrates, what is occurring in our conference IS also occurring at other levels.  Please take the following communication to heart.  Have a meaningful pre-game, be mentally and physically fit, and review the Bulletin with each of your crew members before each game. Lets raise our officiating up another level!
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the following matter, please contact me at dgray@macboa.org or at 301-775-4088.

NCAA Men's Basketball Officiating

MEMORANDUM
December 17, 2002

Because of the importance of this information, we would appreciate your consideration and effort in providing this bulletin to the head coaches in your conference.  We believe that providing this information to each institution demonstrates a continuing commitment to improving the officiating in every game. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Points of Emphasis
Officials have not performed as well as to be expected regarding the points of emphasis.  It is disappointing to see inconsistency and in some instances complete disregard for the instructions given to officials at the preseason clinics.  After great strides made the past several seasons the slippage witnessed thus far must not continue.  Officiating coordinators have been instructed to call to task officials who do not enforce the points of emphasis as instructed.  Furthermore, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee has strongly reaffirmed that selection of officials to the 2003 Tournament will be predicated on their performance of correctly enforcing the points of emphasis throughout the entire season.

Post Play.  Despite the heavy emphasis during the preseason clinics on the offensive post player’s use of an illegal lower arm to prevent a defensive opponent from gaining a fronting position, officials have not addressed the issue very well.  In addition offensive post players continue to displace their defensive opponents by backing them down illegally with few fouls being called.  Officials must do a better job of observing these situations from the beginning and CALL THE FIRST FOUL!

Players moving without the ball.  Another aspect of officiating the points of emphasis that has been disappointing.  Last season much progress was made in this area but for some reason there has been slippage in off-ball coverage and the illegal holding, “chucking” and body bumping has been enforced inconsistently. Off-ball coverage must improve and fouls must be called on defensive players who illegally impede cutters.

Hand-checking.  Hand-checking has been addressed somewhat adequately but there have been too many aberrations.  There have been some games that officials allowed far too much hand and body contact by defensive players guarding a player with the ball.  We cannot afford to backtrack on the great progress made by officials during the past several seasons and officials must stay consistent in enforcing the hand-checking officiating guidelines.  Remember, bodying the player with the ball is a foul.

Screening.  One area officials have continued to address well and have been very consistent in penalizing illegal screens.  Obviously this must continue.

Offensive players causing contact.  Players attempting a try for goal and then being rewarded with free throws must be better addressed.  Officials must not penalize the defender when he does nothing illegal and the offensive player’s momentum causes contact.  Remember, the defender can jump straight up and still be in legal guarding position.  Anticipate the play but not the call and watch the defensive player in these situations to determine whether he is in legal position when contact occurs.  Do not reward the offensive player when he initiates contact.

Granting a time out.  Officials have done a good job in making certain a player definitely has possession of the ball before granting a time out.  Keep it up.  Remember if there is any doubt about possession it should be considered no possession.

Palming.  Far too many plays when the dribbler obviously lets the ball come to rest in his hand and then continues the dribble (actually starts a new dribble) have gone uncalled.  Officials must at least call the blatant illegal dribbles.

Game Jerseys.  Officials must not be lax in making players tuck in their game jerseys.  Remember, habitual offenders can be sent out of the game for a tick of the clock if necessary to get compliance.

Coaching Box and Bench Decorum.  It is a mystery why some coaches are allowed to be out of the coaching box repeatedly, in some instances for the entire game.  The rules committee, the NCAA Tournament Committee, the     coordinators of officiating and the vast majority of coaches want the rule enforced.  Officials, DO IT!  Coaches are expected to stay in the coaching box and exhibit reasonable bench decorum.

Officials challenged.  Officials were challenged at the preseason clinics to be better officials this season than ever before.  It is not apparent at this point in the season that the majority of officials have decided to meet that challenge.  To be better each official must seriously challenge himself to actually think about it and concentrate to improve off-ball coverage, improving on getting in a position to see plays from the beginning (especially in post-play situations) and seeing the whole play.  Most important, do a better job of self evaluation regarding each game’s performance.

Floor Mechanics.  The lead officials must do a better job of moving to get better angles on drives to the basket and offensive rebounds.  The lead must also move to the opposite side of the lane when necessary to officiate low post play and rebounding.

Off-ball coverage.  Off-ball officiating will not improve until officials quit “ball watching” when their primary area is off ball coverage.  Get your eyes where they are supposed to be.  Officials have to make a conscious effort if this extremely important aspect of the game is to be officiated correctly.  Anybody can watch the ball, good officials cover their off-ball responsibility.

Somebody should call it.  If a foul should be called on any given play, somebody should call it.  Everyone knows that when an official says, “it’s not my call” the official is admitting the he saw it but did not call it.  Why would an official not call an obvious foul if he saw it clearly and for some reason his partners did not?  Obviously there is no logical reason for this to happen.

Reminders

• Do not let style of play dictate how the game is officiated.
  
• Zero tolerance for unsporting conduct by players.
  
• Do not let a player in the second lane space during free throws push the player in the first lane space toward the base line and rebound missed free throws.  Call the foul!
  
• Officials were challenged to be the best they ever were this season.  Meet the challenge!

Rules and Interpretations

Rule 3-4, Substitutions
Play:    Players A-1 and B-1 collide and (a) are injured; (b) are bleeding; and (c) are evaluated and it is determined that their uniforms are saturated with blood. The coach from Team A requests and is granted a time out.
Ruling:    When a time out is requested and granted to either team, one or both players are permitted to remain in the game after the expiration of the time out.  No bleeding can be in evidence and a uniform that is saturated with blood must be changed.

Rule 10-3.5, Artificial Noisemakers
An artificial noisemaker can be any object that is used to manufacture noise by contact with another object or surface.  (This also includes inflatable noisemakers, whistles etc.)  The use of artificial noisemakers while the game is in progress is prohibited.  Once the game has started, it is “in progress” except for time outs and during intermission.
The official shall exercise the same discretion regarding artificial noisemakers as is used for any other noncompliance to the rules problems emanating from the followers of a team.
The responsibility for compliance to the rule can be generally shared between the officials and contest management.  The officials shall request that contest management utilize the public address system to elicit cooperation with the rules and inform the public of the penalty for noncompliance.  Continued use of the noisemakers shall constitute an indirect technical foul.
If, in the opinion of the officials, the use of artificial noisemakers creates a major problem, the official shall immediately assess an indirect technical foul.

Rule 3-10-3.20, Indirect Technical Fouls
Play: With the score 67-66 in favor of Team B, A-1’s two-point try for goal is successful.  Two seconds remain on the game clock.  Assuming that the successful try was a game ending and winning goal, players and fans from Team A go on to the playing court to celebrate.
Ruling:    When the celebration causes a delay by preventing the ball from being promptly made live or prevents continuous play, an indirect technical foul shall be assessed.  Any player from Team B shall attempt the two free throws and play shall resume at the point of interruption. When the celebration does not delay or interfere with play, the celebration shall be ignored.

Huddles
Prior to the start of the game, the second half or any extra period, bench personnel and/or players who are huddling shall locate themselves inside an imaginary rectangle formed by the boundaries of the sideline (including the bench), end line and an imaginary line extended from the free-throw lane line (nearest the bench area) meeting an imaginary line extended from the coaching box line.
Whenever possible, the officials shall take preventative measures and direct players to their restricted areas.  When huddles occur outside these boundaries, the officials shall assess an indirect technical foul.

Reminder
The penalty for indirect, direct, intentional and flagrant technical fouls is two free throws awarded to any member of the offended team.

NCAA Women's Basketball Officiating Bulletin
December 5, 2002

The following coordinators were absent from the call:  Gooch Foster (Pac-10), Andrea Osborne (Big West) and Dana Senders (West Coast).

 A.  Points of Emphasis.  (B. Jacobs)

1. Post Play.
   Post play must be called according to the guidelines established.  Two forearms, two hands and a forearm and a hand together must be called immediately without waiting to see what happens with the ball.  These are automatic calls and must be made with consistency.  
   
   All pushing and shoving (displacement, dislodgement) must be called.  If two players are pushing each other and dislodging each other and officials are not sure who started it, call a double foul.         
       
   The initial set-up of the post players to get the desired position close to the basket is where most of the displacement occurs.  Officials need to see the whole play and call the displacement early and often (every time it occurs).
   
2. Hand Check.
   For the most part teams are keeping their hands off the dribbler, but officials must not let up because once the hand touching is allowed even just a little, more will follow.  Players will do what officials allow them to do.  Consistency with this is paramount.
   
   Body checking has become more prominent especially when two defensive players are trapping the ball handler or dribbler.  The defensive hands must stay off the ball handler or dribbler and the defenders may not body up and displace the ball handler or dribbler.  
   
   The ball handler or dribbler is not allowed to lower the shoulder to try to push through the trap.  Displacement by the offensive ball handler or dribbler is also a foul and must be called.

B.   Rules Clarifications and Rule Book Corrections.  (B. Jacobs) 

1. Please refer to the November 26th posting on the web site for the clarifications and corrections.
   
2. All Division I Institutions must have the proper game clock, shot clock and red light equipment.  
   
   1. The game clock must have tenths of a second on it.  The game clock does not have to be mounted on the backboard as part of the shot clock.  However, to have the game clock mounted on the backboard is the ideal situation.
   
   
   2. The shot clock must be mounted on the backboard.
   
   
   3. There must be a red light behind the backboard (see diagram on page BR-32).  The red light mounted on top of the shot clock does not meet the requirements.  A waiver has been given to NBA arenas where college teams also play for the LED strip of lights attached to the backboard.  The LED lights may remain on the backboard as long as they are turned off and there is a red light mounted behind the backboard.
   
   
   4. Coordinators are asked to send me the names of the institutions in their conference that do not meet the requirements and a letter of non-compliance will be sent from the rules committee to them.     
   
   
3.  Artificial noisemakers (this includes inflatable noisemakers, whistles etc.) are not to be used while the game is in progress.  The only time the game is not in progress is during timeouts and intermissions.
   Handling this situation is up to the home game management and the officials.  Officials should contact the game management personnel when the noisemakers are used improperly and allow them the opportunity to get the fans to stop using them.  A public address announcement should be made telling them the consequences of continuing to use the noisemakers at an improper time.  If this does not stop the use of them while the game is in progress, the officials should access an indirect technical foul. 
   
4. The wearing of American flags on team uniforms is permitted as long as the flags are in the proper place (See rule 3-5.7).
   Coordinators are asked to remind their institutions that the flags may not be worn on the back of the uniforms.  There have been no waivers issued for any teams this year to wear them on the back of the uniforms.  The flags must be moved to the front left shoulder strap.
   
5. Coordinators and officials are reminded that there must be media present in order to use the media timeout format (See rule 5-10.3).
   For example:  A team is hosting a four-team tournament.  Only one team has media present for their game.  The game that has media present will be played under the media timeout format and the other game that does not have any media present will be played under the non-media timeout format. 

C.        Mechanics/Rules Application.  (M. Weston)

1. Delay of Game Huddles (BR 121-22, 10.3.1.c.1).
   
   Repeatedly delaying the game by preventing the ball from being promptly put in play, such as delaying the administration of a throw-in or free throw by engaging in a huddle any place on the playing court
   
   Penalty:  One warning to team who fails to comply.  Indirect technical foul shall be assessed thereafter.
   
2. Traveling: Catching the ball while moving.
   
   Players catching a pass in transition often take too many steps prior to passing or starting their dribble.  Officials need to pay attention to this play to insure an advantage is not gained by the offense.
   
3. Post Play Officiating.
   
   When opposing post players are moving their bodies to maintain position, are not displacing each other and are not holding or violating post guidelines, many times a foul(s) has not occurred.  However, if dislodging does occur and the official cannot determine which player is at fault, a double foul may be called.
   
4. Hand Checking vs. Foul on Shooter:
   
   Officials were instructed at the clinics to delay blowing the whistle when the defender hand checks a dribbler who is one dribble away from the basket.  If the basket is made, call the foul and shoot one, if the basket is missed, shoot two.   DO NOT CONFUSE this hand check philosophy with a play involving the defender fouling the shooter.  Do not delay calling a foul by the defense on the shooter.  Call it when it happens and shoot one or two free throws depending on if the shot was made or missed.
   
5. NCAA Signals.
   
   Officials are to use NCAA approved signals.  Do not use signals from other rules bodies!
   
6. Call Go Tableside Mechanics.
   
   Refer to November 26, 2002 website posting.

NCAA Women's Basketball Officiating Update
December 2, 2002

CORRECTIONS TO THE NOVEMBER 26 POSTING (THESE CHANGES HAVE ALSO BEEN MADE WITHIN THE NOVEMBER 26 POSTING).

Page 46-47 of the CCA Manual, Diagrams for Timeouts.
This correction is for the position of the officials on full/media time-outs, not for 30 and 60 second time-outs.

Page 46-47 should read: The positioning of the officials for full/media time-outs should be on the low block of the free throw line that is farthest away from the team benches.

Comments on Mechanics - 1c. Call, Go Tableside Mechanic should read:If an official calls a direct technical foul on the head coach, in most cases, the official would elect to go opposite the table after reporting the foul.
Take note that the official has the option to go opposite if an adversarial situation has or could occur.

Some other thoughts:

• Be at the game site 1.5 hours before game time.
  
• The assigned Crew Chief should check with their crews and confirm game times, travel, etc. Crew Chiefs are responsible for reviewing the points of emphasis and current NCAA Officiating Memos before each assignment. Reminder that team or coach style of play will not dictate officiating guidelines. There is no excuse for kicking a rule. Officials must work their primary area but be alert to help their fellow official(s).
  Officials must be prepared mentally and physically. Be alert and ready at the start of the game. In reviewing all of the Crew Chief game reports, there seems to be a tendency that it takes staff 5 minutes to get in the flow of the game. Warm up and stretch before the game starts. Teams are playing hard from the opening tip. If the officiating crew is going to be the best team on the floor, we have to get off to a good start. Focus and concentrate on refereeing strong from the opening tip to the final buzzer.
  
• Professionalism is to be maintained at all times. Be approachable. When responding to a coach be direct, short and professional.
  
• We seem to have no problem getting on the floor in plenty of time before the game, but I have seen too many instances officials running on the floor after half time and just beating the horn. It looks unprofessional and doesn't give you time to be mentally ready for the second half throw in. Have game mgmt inform your crew 4 minutes before the half ends. PLEASE BE ON THE FLOOR BY THE 3-MINUTE MARK.
  
• Call me at 301-775-4088 if you have a scheduling problem. We can work out just about anything as long as you level with me.
  
• Be safe in your travels. Plan your travel accordingly as weather and road construction impact arrival times. If you will be arriving later than the required arrival time (1.5 hours before game time), you are required to call the institution and notify them of your situation.
  
• Please print out a current listing of MACBOA staff, the Emergency Procedures (located under “Policies” on the web site), and a College Directory (under MACBOA Overview) from the web site.
  
• 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 in several NCAA and professional leagues/conferences. Further details will follow. Officials returning to the MACBOA staff next season and selected to attend camp will be notified.
  
• The MACBOA family wishes each of you a wonderful holiday season.

MACBOA wishes to recognize the following MD Juco accomplishments:

PAST SEASON: MEN’S BASKETBALL WINTER 2002

2003 Conference Champion: ALLEGANY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

2003 Conference Coach of the Year: ROBERT KIRK, ALLEGANY

2003 All-Conference Team:

FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM
Eric Brown, CCBC Dundalk
Tylan Gatling, HArford
Kortaa Hall, Garrett
Darius Hargrove, Hagerstown
Jontae Harrington, Garrett
Armad Ross, Frederick
Mike Scott, Cecil
Jamar Smith, Allegany
Javes Wiggins, CCBC Essex
Eric Wills, Allegany
Marcus

Collins, Prince George's
Jernavis Draughn, Hagerstown
marc Falcone, Frederick
Wayne Gibson, Southern Maryland
Troy Godwin, Allegany
Esosa Imoisel, Howard
Mark Jennings, Hagerstown
Damian McPherson, Cecil
Akeem Scott, CCBC Catonsville
Chris Sutton, Frederick

MDJUCO TOURNAMENT
2003 MDJuCo Tournament Winner: ALLEGANY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

2003 MDJuCo Tournament MVP: JAMAR SMITH, ALLEGANY

2003 MDJuCo All Tournament Team:

Keem Scott- CCBC Catonsville
Justin Ien - Cecil
Jernavis Draugh- Hagerstown
Darius Hargrove- Hagerstown
Eric Wills - Allegany

PAST SEASON: WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WINTER 2002

2003 Conference Champion: HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

2003 Conference Coach of the Year: MARYLS PALMER, HAGERSTOWN

2003 All-Conference Team:

FIRST TEAM
SECOND TEAM
Lashua Cooper - Harford
Tope Ogunniyi - MC Rockville
Kiwanda Davis - Prince George's
Kristin Jasper - Harford
Shronda Bailey - Essex
Laura Jobe - Frederick
Stephanie Watts - CCBC Catonsville
Vennece Fowlkes - Hagerstown
Jennifer Anderson - MC Rockville
Maggie Robinson - Hagerstown

HONORABLE MENTION
Isheima Worthy - Cecil
Christi Edgell - Garrett
Lesley Staehli - Cecil
Emily Middlekauff - Frederick
Jessica Swiney - CCBC Catonsville
Melissa Blevins - Hagerstown
Joy Mascetti - Prince George's
Marell Milline - Frederick
Julie Inge - Allegany
LaSandra Cousins - Allegany

MDJUCO TOURNAMENT 2002

2003 MDJuCo Tournament Winner: HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

2003 MDJuCo Tournament MVP: VENNECE FOWLKES- HAGERSTOWN

2003 MDJuCo All Tournament Team:

1ST TEAM
Robin Curley - Hagerstown
Tope Ogunniyi - MC Rockville
Maggie Robinson - Hagerstown
Jennifer Anderson - MC Rockville
Lahuna Cooper - Harford

2ND TEAM
Tiera Howard - MC Rockville
Melissa Blevins - Hagerstown
Renner - Frederick
Kristin Jasper - Harford
Laura Jobe - Frederick

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Correction from our previous Newsletter:

MACBOA was featured in the First Book Newsletter as becoming a new partner with "First Book" in its effort to put books into the hands of thousands of children from low-income families.

As a separate community contribution  ... MACBOA also supported the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program by adopting two children and purchasing clothes and toys for them for Christmas.

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BASKETBALL OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION (BOA)

Lionel Butler, President of the BOA introduced the Board of Directors:
Chrissy Filar – Vice President
Tiffany Green – Secretary
Gerald Cannon – Treasurer
Henry Hailstock -- Greivances/Ethics
Wainwright Jackson - Past President (Advisor)

The BOA Constitution & Bylaws has been uploaded onto the MACBOA website under "Policies/Bylaws."

BOA Membership Applications along with the $15 membership may be obtained from any of the BOA Directors. Access www.macboa.org and click on "Policies" to obtain BOA contact information. Please contact any BOA Board of Directors for more information and to volunteer for activities, committees, etc.

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