Issue 46, November 1, 2003
MACBOA Newsletter

In this Issue:

• Remarks from the Supervisor of Officials: Donnee L. Gray
• Basketball Officials Association Items
• MACBOA Quiz Number #1 Answers
• Purchase Officials Supply (POS)
• Order your MACBOA Logo Whistles
• Submitting Articles for MACBOA Consideration
• MACBOA Volunteers
• Newsletter Contact/Information

The MACBOA Newsletter is a periodic (twice a month during November through March and monthly July through October) publication of the Mid-Atlantic College Basketball Officials Association (MACBOA). MACBOA provides basketball officiating services to several colleges and universities in the Maryland - Washington, DC area. The Association has a membership of approximately 200 men and women officials. Our membership consist of men and women who work Divisions I, II, and III basketball.  We pride our Association on providing quality and professional service.

The usefulness and survival of this newsletter is going to depend on the participation of subscribers and professionals alike. Please help by submitting personal stories, experiences, and articles of general interest to the MACBOA community.

The MACBOA Newsletter is made possible by the kind support of our sponsors.  We thank our sponsors for making the newsletter and other programs possible. Please visit our web site at http://www.macboa.org.  As always, please visit our sponsors and thank them for keeping MACBOA operational.

Remarks from the Supervisor of Officials: Donnee L. Gray

The Arbiter.net / Username ID/Passwords / FAQs
We are beginning the scheduling process through The Arbiter.net system. So, please start checking your Arbiter account daily! In most cases, all assignments, reassignments, changes and notifications will be sent to MACBOA officials from the Arbiter.net website. It is important to keep your personal information and closed dates updated in The Arbiter system. If you are open and have been assigned you will be expected to accept or decline the assignment within 48-hours or reassignment will commence. You can check MACBOA’s Arbiter.net site from any PC at anytime so there is no excuse for missing an update. Also, please be sure to check the "I Am Ready To Be Assigned" box.

Your ID and password should NEVER be disclosed to anyone, even to a friend. Do not embed your password in any script used to access www.macboa.org or The Arbiter automatically or post it where someone may see it. Please remember that your ID/password is case sensitive. If you have any questions, please contact me at 301-283-6807 or via e-mail at dgray@macboa.org

Frequently Asked Questions About the Arbiter.net:

How do I set my availability and other constraints? From your account you can set dates and times you are unavailable, select teams for which you prefer not to officiate, set the sites you prefer not to visit, etc.. Generally, our office will not assign you to games that conflict with your settings without contacting you first.
How do I accept/decline games on my schedule? Games can be accepted or declined by checking the appropriate box for each game on your schedule and then clicking SUBMIT. Games must be accepted by the date posted in the far-right column. If the games have not been accepted (or declined) by this date they will automatically be removed. Be aware that once you have accepted a game you can no longer decline the game from your account, but must contact the assigner to turn the game back. Similarly, once a game has been declined it is removed from your schedule and you can no longer accept the game without contacting your assigner. Once game has been accepted you can click on the game number of any game for further details regarding the game (including partners when allowed). Also, the site for each game can be clicked on to produce a map of the location.

How do I decline a game after accepting it on my schedule? Once you have accepted a game you can no longer decline the game from your Arbiter.net account, but must contacting the MACBOA office at (301-283-6807 or via e-mail at dgray@macboa.org ) to turn the game back. Similarly, once a game has been declined it is removed from your Arbiter.net schedule and you can no longer accept the game without contacting the MACBOA office. Once a game has been accepted you can click on the game number of any game for further details regarding the game (including partners when allowed). Also, the site for each game can be clicked on to produce a map of the location.

How do I view my schedule? Your schedule can be viewed by clicking the MY GAME SCHEDULE link from the Start Page. However, you are not officially assigned to the game until you ACCEPT the game.

How do I print my schedule? A schedule of your game assignments can be printed by clicking the printer icon on the game schedule screen.. Select the date range of games the schedule should include (Click the button to display a calendar to assist in selecting the date range. Simply click two dates on the calendar). Next, select the format you would like the schedule to print in. Current formats include Adobe Acrobat Format (*.pdf), Microsoft Excel Sheet (*.xls), and Microsoft Word Document (*.doc). Please note that you must have Adobe Acrobat installed in order to display or print your schedule in this format. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat installed click the GET ACROBAT LINK provided. Similarly, Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word needs to be installed to display your schedule in those formats. Click the OK button once all information is complete. Your schedule will display in whatever format you selected. Use the print option from this formatted report to print a hard copy.

Crew Chiefs: All appointed Crew Chiefs received their ID/Password information via email. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Mentorship program - should be worked out among one another. However, at the end of the season I would like some information on the relationship and progress from both sides. I know of no other Officials group working in any manner of this kind to give their brethren an opportunity to succeed. I'm very thankful to all those who gave of their time and themselves to make the our Mentorship Program work!!!

Corporate Sponsors - Several of our sponsors have expressed their happiness at the relationship/business partnership. Other business partners have express concerns about the "give and take" of information and the movement of the product. I remind each of you that "you can purchase items from any vendors you wish, however if they are no one of our sponsors -- in the end if they leave us for lack of... then the fees will change downward.

Athletic Directors/Coaches: Please notify the MACBOA office, in writing, immediately of any schedule changes. You can provide this information via fax (301-375-8356) or e-mail (dgray@macboa.org). The Office will confirm receipt of the information when received. If the change occurs on the date of the scheduled game, you must speak to someone directly about the change (e.g. Donnee Gray, Vedia Gray, Willie Jones). The office mailing address is: MACBOA, Post Office Box 98, Bryans Road, MD 20616.

Game Assignments - Tardiness, negative comments to coaches, improper dress, less that 100% effort, not communicating on fight ejections, etc. "WILL NOT BE TOLERATED, PERIOD.”

Miscellaneous: If you or another official wishes to observe a pre-game conference, you must contact the Supervisor of Officials beforehand for approval.

A reminder to all; call on Sunday nights between 6:00pm and 8:00pm if your schedule opens up for the upcoming week.

Tests: All the remaining tests will have to be completed and returned to me within twelve (12) days of the posted date.

Let's start and finish the season with: Corporation - Communication - & Trust.

Basketball Officials Association Items

On behalf of the BOA Board of Directors, I would like to thank all members who have sent in their membership dues for the upcoming year. If you have not sent in your dues, please feel free to contact me or any member of the BOA Board of Directors:

Lionel Butler, President
H 703-931-5529
W 703-824-2050
C 703-819-9992
E-mail: butlerl@cna.org

Christine Filar, Vice President
H 703-339-8283
W 202-433-4455
C 703-899-3870
E-mail: bimm32@yahoo.com

Tiffany A. Green, Secretary
H 202-526-8355
W 703-234-5128
C 571-237-8450
E-mail: tiffgreen14@hotmail.com

Gerald Cannon, Treasurer
11313 Quailbridge Circle
Hagerstown, MD 21742
H 301-791-6913
W 301-619-7401
E-mail: gc_ref@msn.com

We are currently interviewing for the position of Ethics and Grievances based upon the applicants and nominees presented for consideration. We hope to make a selection soon.

Please let us know of any MACBOA member news that we should send cards, flowers, etc. The BOA is there for our membership and we can only act if we know of events. Events include sick members and their family members, condolence notices, as well as communication about professional appointments and selections to conferences and leagues. Again, the BOA wants to improve the communication between members and WE need your help. Please use us!

If you have any suggestions or comments about the BOA, please feel free to contact me or any Board member. Thanks you.

Lionel Butler, BOA President

MACBOA Quiz Number #1 Answers

1. The official notices that Al has a pierced stud in her tongue and tells the coach that a substitute is necessary unless the stud is removed. The player leaves but comes back into the game later and still has the stud. The official assesses a direct technical foul to A1, has Team B shoot two free throws and continues play at the point of interruption. Is the official correct?
NO; Rule 3:7:7, A.R. 20

2. B1 has the ball for a throw-in from a location adjacent to the frontcourt boundary line. She throws the ball into the backcourt, where B2 catches the ball. The official calls a backcourt violation. Is the official correct?
NO; Rule 7:6:4 or Rule 9.4.3 or Rule 9.11.4

3. The official notices that A1 has blood on her uniform and directs A1 to the bench to have medical personnel inspect the uniform. The medical personnel determine that the uniform is not saturated with blood. The official allows A1 to continue to play. Is the official correct?
YES; Rule 5.9.9 A.R.7

4. A1 secures a rebound off of B1’s backboard and throws a pass in the direction of the division line. B1 jumps from her frontcourt, catches the ball while airborne, and lands with one foot in the frontcourt, then steps into the backcourt with the other foot. The official calls a backcourt violation. Did the official handle this correctly?
NO; Rule 9:11:5 A.R. 21

5. The coach of Team B is assessed a direct technical foul for swearing at an official. The coach from Team A puts A6 into the game to shoot the penalty free throws. A6 misses the first shot and the Team A coach tells A1 to shoot the second. The officials allow this. Did the officials handle this correctly?
NO; Rule 8.2.3

6. On the initial jump ball to start the game, A1 tips the ball and, as A2 and B2 are trying to secure the ball, the ball goes out of bounds off of both of them. The game clock reads 19:58. The officials have A2 and B2 jump to continue the game. Are the officials correct?
YES; Rule 6:2:2a

7. With 14 seconds remaining on the shot clock, Team A is passing the ball between players in the frontcourt when the Team B coach is assessed with a technical foul for swearing at the officials. The officials report the technical foul, have Team A shoot two free throws and then go back to the point of interruption and reset the shot clock to 30 seconds. Are the officials correct?
YES; Rule 2:13:6b

8. Players A1 and B1 collide and both are bleeding from the nose. Team A calls a timeout. After the timeout, both A1 and B1 are back in the game with no evidence of blood remaining. The officials allow this. Are the officials correct?
Yes; Rule 3.4.14

9. With Team A leading, 67-66, A2’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, bench personnel and fans from Team A go onto the playing court to celebrate. Team B is trying to get the ball to continue play, but cannot. The officials stop the game, clear the court and give Team B the ball out of bounds on the end line where the basket was made. They allow Team B to run the end line and continue the game. Are the officials correct?
No; Rule 10.5.3 A.R.10

10. During a throw-in, with 4.3 seconds left on the game clock, A1 is inbounding the ball to A2. The timer incorrectly starts the game clock before the passed ball touches or is legally touched by an inbounds player. The official recognizes the timer’s mistake and immediately blows the whistle while the passed ball is in flight. The official places 4.3 seconds back on the game clock and awards Team A the ball out of bounds at the original throw-in spot. Is the official correct?
Yes; Rule 2.12.14 A.R.30

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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.

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
  

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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
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