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- Issue 39, February 3, 2003 Issue 39, February 3, 2003 In this Issue:
Remarks from the Supervisor of Officials: Donnee L. Gray
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 as well as comments from our MACBOA Observers, post play screening has improved from the beginning of the season. Do not let down! 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: 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. To Officials:
We Appreciate Your Kind Generosity! At the September Clinic, several officials mentioned to Vedia Gray, that they would like to donate their first game fee (or a portion of the game fee) to First Book. If you would still like the donation to be made, please send an e-mail to dgray@macboa.org indicating the amount of the contribution. This amount will be deducted from your check and you will receive a letter of receipt from First Book for tax purposes. Again, thank you for your support to this fabulous organization. Your contributions will put new books into the hands of many needy children.
Please join me in congratulating Tommie Scott who will be inducted in the prestigious Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Officials Hall of Fame during the 2003 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament, Raleigh, NC at the Entertainment and Sports Arena. The CIAA Tournament will be held February 24 thru March 1, 2003. NCAA Men's Basketball Officiating 2003-04 Regional Men's Basketball Officiating Clinics Dates and Sites In order to receive the room rates listed, each clinic attendee should inform hotel personnel that he or she will be attending the NCAA officiating clinic. All arrangements for sleeping rooms should be made through the reservation desk at the appropriate hotel before the designated reservation cut-off date.
Date: October 4 (Saturday)
Date: October 5 (Sunday)
Date: October 12 (Sunday)
Date: October 19 (Sunday)
Date: October 26 (Sunday) * The hotel sales contact should be contacted directly only if coordinators or conference representatives wish to schedule meeting(s) prior to or af-ter the NCAA clinic. Please do not contact these individuals when making sleeping room reservations only. ** It is permissible for an individual to attend a clinic other than the one to which his or her conference or institution is assigned. NCAA Women's Basketball Officiating
2003-04 Regional Women's Basketball Officiating Clinics In order to receive the room rates listed, each clinic attendee should inform hotel personnel that he or she will be attending the NCAA officiating clinic. All arrangements for sleeping rooms should be made through the reservation desk at the appropriate hotel before the designated reservation cut-off date.
Date: October 4 (Saturday)
Date: October 5 (Sunday)
Date: October 12 (Sunday)
Date: October 25 (Saturday)
Date: October 26 (Sunday) * The hotel sales contact should be contacted directly only if coordinators or conference representatives wish to schedule meeting(s) prior to or af-ter the NCAA clinic. Please do not contact these individuals when making sleeping room reservations only. ** It is permissible for an individual to attend a clinic other than the one to which his or her conference or institution is assigned. Congratulations to our NATIONALLY ranked men’s teams! From the NJCAA Service Bureau - January 28, 2003
Allegany College of Maryland ranked 9th in the NATION (D-I) All MACBOA officials are required to take and pass periodic tests as stated in your 2002-2003 contract. You must mail your answers to the MACBOA office, Post Office Box 98, Bryans Road, MD 20616. DO NOT FAX or e-mail your answers. Note: In order to receive credit, our first Rules Test must be have been postmarked no later than February 15, 2003 in order to receive credit. Please take care of your administrative matters! 2002-03 NCAA Rules Test #4 The following questions must be returned to Donnee L. Gray, MACBOA Supervisor of Officials by the above due date to be in good standing and to be eligible for consideration of MACBOA assignments. In answering the questions, you are required to cite the 2002-03 NCAA Rule Book reference PRINT NAME: _________________________________________________ CHECK ONE: ______ Men’s Official ______ Women’s Official Describe what you would do if:
Contributing Article: The Chain Of Communication Between Refs And The Table: Let's Keep It Unbroken (Don Quigley) If diagramed, the line of communication between the crew and the table would look like a "tee"; two-way, from the refs to the clock keepers, then outwards to the book, the PA announcer, the trainer, and even to the press covering the game. You would probably be surprised at the amount of talking back and forth that goes on at an experienced table during a game. The player number scoring, was that 2 or 3 points? who gets the assist?.... Two eyes see better than one; and we help each other to reach a consensus on exactly what we just saw on the last play. And most of the time, you officials do a good job in helping us make sure of what's going on the court by making good, clear, and concise signals of the play. But.......... Some officials do a better job than others. Do you give a clear and deliberate "jump ball" signal, particularly when the call is in the far corner, with players standing between you and the table? If not, it can otherwise look like an out-of-bounds call to us. Do you signal a 3 point shot with more than a perfunctory raising of both arms, particularly the trailing official closest to the table who may be blocking our view of the rest of the play? On a player foul, do you finger-signal the player number slowly, more than once, visibly in the air rather than against your uniform, and simultaneously say (or yell) the player number? We have a name at our table for sloppy, hard to understand player foul signals; we call it a "(name of a certain well-known official)".... And do you communicate differently in a tight game with 250 in the gym than in a blowout with 25? Noise and adrenalin can make quite a difference in how what you officials do looks to us from 40 feet away. Conversely, you should expect an equally high level of communication from us, and an equal level of professional performance. We should know the rules; we should know the decorum of the "theater" of a professionally run game. The subs should be brought in properly, the official book should have no short cuts, and we should not be allowed to be "homers’ We should be verifying to you what the bonus situation is; and we should be telling you, rather than you asking us, how many time outs are left. You should be critiquing us the same away your MACBOA observers critique you. Nothing pleases me more when a ref comes over during a 60 second t/o and tells us what we're doing right, or doing wrong. We do listen to what you have to tell us, and if we take more than cursory pride in our performance, we learn from it... I read your newsletter; I know what is expected of you officials from your organization as far as a level of conduct and performance. When everybody involved in the game communicates back and forth with each other, a certain level of Zen can be obtained, and we all can take pride in knowing we have all collectively given the teams and the fans a well-run basketball game... About the Author: Don Quigley has been the official Game Clock Operator for Frederick Community College for the last 12 years. He is a retired salesman and resides in Keymar, MD. He is married and his other hobbies include restoring antique cars, tractors and maintaining his farm and that has lots of animals. Contributing Article: Car Traveling Reminders (Ike Relacion)
'Tis the season for snow and ice, slipping and sliding... and winter driving. Now is the time to get your car tuned up; brakes, battery, fluid levels, and exhaust system checked. Make sure your heater and defroster are in good working order and seals on doors and windows in top shape. Replace your wiper blades. Get ready for snow with antifreeze and winter weight oil. Carry emergency supplies - sand, salt, shovel, snow scraper, booster cables, blankets and flashlight and water. Of all the things you can do to make winter driving less stressful, giving yourself a little more time is the most important. Try to coordinate travel with your other partners on the game. More time to get to and from work and more time to stop when you're on the road. Going slower is the key to safe driving on slippery roads, and it's pretty hard to go slower when you're in a race with the clock. The biggest hazard of winter driving is slippery roads - caused by ice, slushy snow, or rain, especially the first rain after a dry spell when oil and grease have built up on the roads. Remember how far it takes to bring your car to a stop on dry pavement? In winter conditions, allow at least 3 times that distance to reach a full stop and avoid skidding. This means your safe distance behind the car in front of your should be 3 times as far. And you must begin braking 3 times as far away from the stoplight or corner where you turn. Reduce the danger of skidding by driving more slowly and by pumping the brakes as you slow down for a turn rather than holding them down. Use low gears on slick surfaces, especially hills and curves. Test your brakes frequently and never tailgate. If in spite of your precautions you find yourself beginning to skid, DO NOT BRAKE. Instead, take your foot off the accelerator and gently turn your car in the direction you want your front wheels to go. Hitting the brakes or turning sharply will only lock you into a skid. If you can't get control of your car it is better to steer into a snow bank or fence than to risk a collision in traffic. Visibility is another big hazard of winter driving. In heavy snow, keep your lights on. Stop and clean your windshield and lights if necessary. Get off the road before you get stranded by worsening weather conditions. If you get stuck in snow, avoid spinning your wheels - you'll only dig in deeper. Instead, shovel snow away from the wheel paths and pour salt, sand, or cinders around the drive wheels to improve traction. To sum up: keep your car or truck in top shape, allow extra time and space on the road, and listen to the weather forecast - sometimes the best winter driving strategy is to stay home. Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, and persevere in prayer. (Romans 12:12) Please remember in prayer….
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