Issue 53, November 22, 2004
MACBOA Newsletter

In this Issue:

• Remarks from the Supervisor of Officials: Donnee L. Gray
• NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Officiating Rules Interpretation
• NCAA Men's Basketball Officiating Rules Interpretations
• NCAA Women's Basketball Coordinator Post Clinic Call
• NCAA Women's Basketball Officiating Rules Interpretations
• An Interview with Dr. Tom Jandovitz, Athletic Director, Frederick Community College and President of MD JUCO Conference, Region XX
• BASKETBALL OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION (BOA)
• CORPORATE SPONSOR: Julius Patrick Terrell, Attorney at Law
• CORPORATE SPONSOR: Turner Sports
• Member News & Information
• Order your MACBOA Logo Whistles
• Submitting Articles for MACBOA Consideration
• MACBOA Volunteers
• Newsletter Contact/Information

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Remarks from the Supervisor of Officials: Donnee L. Gray

To Officials: Please work smart in each assignment. Based on Crew Chief Reports, game tape and other feedback, there has been slippage in allowing too much physical play/displacement, hand-checking, enforcement of the POEs and rule changes. All officials especially Crew Chiefs must work smart to keep game crews focused, consistent, and give good leadership to our younger officials. Take each assignment and WORK the game from the opening tap to the final buzzer. There will be no warning and a zero tolerance policy must be enforced consistently concerning technical fouls for verbal, non-verbal taunting, baiting, and trash talking by players.

Pay particular attention to impeding players. Offensively, the player has arms outstretched impeding the defensive player from getting around. See the entire play! Defensively, body bumping needs to be addressed. Players on defense are not free to move or continue their movement because of illegal screening tactics (time and distance). Add these areas into your pre-game.

Crews should have a thorough pregame with the table. Encourage feedback from the shot clock and game clock personnel. Try to avoid potential problems by being proactive with table personnel. A sample pre-game with shot clock timer/operator includes:

1. The timing device shall start when
   1. When play is resumed by a throw-in, the game clock and shot clock shall be started when the ball is legally touched by or touches a player on the playing court.
   2. A team initially gains possession of the ball from a:
      1. Jump ball
      
      
      2. Rebound
      
      
      3. Loose Ball
   
   
2. The timing device shall stop and reset when play continues:
   1. When the team loses possession of the ball (the mere touching of the ball by an opponent does not start a new shot clock period if the same team remains in control of the ball)
   
   
   2. When a foul occurs (by either team)
   
   
   3. When a tie ball occurs (hold time until possession by other team is indicated)
   
   
   4. When a try for goal is attempted (the shot must hit the rim to be a legal shot)
   
   
   5. When a violation occurs (most violations are by the offensive team which becomes a change of possession and clock is reset)
   
   
   6. When the defense commits a violation by:
   1. Kicking the ball
   
   
   2. Striking the ball with a fist
   
   
   3. Excessive swinging arms or elbows
   
   
3. Stop the timing device and continue time when play commences (a new shot clock period shall not be started)
   1. When the ball is deflected out of bounds by a defensive player
   
   
   2. When a time out is called
   
   
   3. When a player becomes injured or loses a contact lens
   
   
4. Sound the horn at the expiration of the shot clock period. This does not stop play unless recognized by the official's whistle.
   
5. Allow the timing device to continue
   1. During a loose ball situation if the offense retains possession
   
   
   2. When a shot is attempted at the wrong basket
   
   
6. Turn the timing device off when less than the shot clock period remain in the period being played.
   
7. Have an alternate timing device available.
   
8. Ask questions if you are uncertain of any thing.

It is early in the season and staff must increase game intensity and game awareness.

For Men and Women’s games: Crew Chiefs must review MATCH-UP coverage with crews. The Crew Chief will instruct the timer that there is to be a horn for every substitution at the table. A player must be at the “X” in order to be beckoned into the game. They should not sound the horn as a player is on his/her way to the table. Review with the Timer that after a warning horn for a time-out, there should be a final horn prior to resumption of play.

Crew Chief/Referee must complete the online GAME REPORT, which can be found at www.assignbyweb.com . Sign in as usual and access the online report under “Forms.”

Crew Chief: Crew Chief/all officials must follow the "Emergency Procedures" if a problem comes up!! The Emergency Procedures should be put into effect 60-minutes prior to game time if the entire crew is not at the game site. Surf http://macboa.org/policies/emergency.html

(6) You may also print out the MACBOA College Directory and Travel Directions, www.macboa.org/about/directory.html.

(7) Reminder: It is mandatory for the Crew Chief to contact his/her crew at least 48-hours in advance of the game. Officials must consistently plan travel time in accordance with mileage, weather, and traffic. None of these is considered valid excuses for missing or being late to an assignment.

Check the weather and plan your trips accordingly. Allow plenty of time and take along the phone numbers of the campus police (see above link for College Directory information). Please make sure your phone numbers are correct with the MACBOA office and if your crew is not traveling together, keep close contact with each other by cell phone.

(8) We have uploaded staff photos on the MACBOA website, click here. Any other photos recently received will be uploaded soon. If you have not sent your passport-sized photo with you name clearly printed on the back, please send it to Ike Relacion,
6 Brooklodge Lane, Middletown, MD 21769.

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.

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

On behalf of my family to you and your family, have a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday!
Donnee

NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball
Officiating Rules Interpretation
November 10, 2004

Indirect technical fouls as described in Rule 10-3.1 through 10-3.7 and 10-3.20 shall be charged to the head coach of the offending team.

Note: These indirect technical fouls do not count toward the coach’s ejection.

NCAA Men's Basketball
Officiating Rules Interpretations
November 9, 2004

(1) As stated in the rules book, Rule 3-4.3 and Rule 3-4.10 are in conflict with each other. The intent of Rule 3-4.10 was to eliminate the delay associated with substituting during multiple free throws. Since substitutions during a timeout, but before the warning signal, do not contribute to any delay, Rule 3-4.3 shall be the prevailing rule.

• Rule 5-10.6 also includes a technical foul. Go to the media timeout, and then shoot foul shots.

PLAY
A1 is in control of the ball, and A3 is positioned in the corner of the frontcourt. A3 moves toward the endline and then leaves the playing court under his own volition. A1 passes the ball to A2. A3 returns to the playing court a) after or b) before A2 was in possession of the passed ball from A1.

RULING
In a), A3 has committed a violation since he was the first to touch the ball upon his return to the playing court. In b), since A3 returned to the playing court before A2 was in possession of A1’s pass, he was not the first to touch the ball and A3 has not committed a violation

NCAA Women's Basketball Coordinator Post Clinic Call
November 18, 2004 1.

1. Points of Emphasis - M. Weston

Displacement: Ball-Handler and Dribbler:

1. Handchecking is a foul. Incidental contact with the hand by the defender on the ball handler is NOT a foul, unless the defender repeatedly [on, off, on, off] contacts the ball handler OR keeps the hand on the ball handler for an extended period of time. In either of these cases, a handchecking foul will be called.
2. Incidental contact with the forearm (arm bar) is NOT a foul, unless the defender repeatedly [on, off, on, off] contacts the ball handler OR keeps the forearm on the ball handler for an extended period of time. In either of these cases, a pushing or holding foul will be called.
3. It is imperative that the crew have a thorough pre-game to insure that all three officials are interpreting ‘incidental contact’ and ‘repeated contacts’ as presented above.

2. Rules Interpretations - B. Jacobs

Rule 3-4.7 – This new rule pertains only to after a made field goal in the last 59.9 seconds of a game or overtime period(s). There are no substitutions allowed except on a violation, foul or a timeout.

Note: There is an exception to this when: a) there is an injury and a player must be substituted for; or b) when there is blood on a player or a player is bleeding and must have a substitute. In these cases, sub only for the injured player or the player with blood; no other subs will be allowed. This applies following a made field goal in the last 59.9 seconds and the clock has not been started after the throw-in.

Note: If there is a made field goal in the last 59.9 seconds of the second half or overtime period(s) and there is a throw-in and the clock has started and then there is an injury or a blood problem, substitutions for the injury or blood are allowed as well as any other substitutions that report properly.

Note: After a made free throw in the last 59.9 seconds of the second half or overtime period(s), substitutions are allowed as always.

Note: The ball going out of bounds is a violation, see rule 9-3.1.

Rule 5-10.6 – We will go to the media timeout when a foul is called that will be a shooting foul and then free throws will be administered. This also includes technical fouls. We will go to the media timeout and then come back and shoot the technical foul shots.

Note: When a player commits her fifth personal foul that requires foul shots to be taken and it is time for a media timeout, officials should get the substitute before going to the media timeout. If the coach takes their allotted time to substitute for the disqualified player, teams will not be allowed to go to their benches and sit down to start their timeout until after the sub has been brought into the game.

Note: At a media timeout with a team shooting two foul shots, substitutes that have reported before the first horn of the media timeout are allowed to enter the court. Do not force them to wait until after the first free throw.

Note: In a game with electronic media and the 16-minute media timeout has not been taken, if a free-throw shooting foul occurs after the 12-minute mark, go to media timeout and then shoot the foul shots. If the final attempt is made, do not take the 12-minute media timeout. Wait until the game clock has been properly started and on the next dead ball, take the 12-minute media timeout. If the final attempt is not successful, the next dead ball will be used for the 12-minute media timeout.

Rule 2-5.5 states that when, in the judgment of an official, the shot clock operator fails to properly start, stop or reset the shot clock, the officials shall be permitted to use the courtside television monitor to correct the mistake in the shot clock period in which it occurred. This means that if officials are unsure as to whether the ball hit the rim, and therefore, question whether the shot clock should have been reset or not reset, they can go to the monitor to determine what occurred.

NOTE: During the State Farm Tip-Off Classic at the University of Texas, at the 9:05 minute mark of the half, an official was told by the shot clock operator that there was only .3 second on the shot clock, yet the visible shot clock indicated 1 second. The official was instructed to tell the in-bounding team that they could tip or tap the ball, but could not catch and shoot it. Even though the facility had the capability of viewing tenths of a second at the table, the officials should not be given this information, nor should the team have been told their options. Current rules do not refer to “tenths of a second on the shot clock”, only that the game clock indicates tenths of a second.

NCAA Women's Basketball Officiating Rules Interpretations
November 9, 2004

RULE BOOK CORRECTIONS

BR-13 – Women’s Rules Changes for 2004-05, Old rule 10-3.15, new page 128 should be old rule 10-3.16, new page 132.

BR-54 – A.R. 35, The last part of the last sentence in the ruling should read: “(women) less than 30 seconds let in the period”

BR-61 – Rule 3-5.2, In the Note, the last sentence should read: The official should enforce this rule at the next dead ball after observing the violation.”

BR-69 – Rule 4-9.1 & 4-9.2, The word (men) should be inserted before “intentional technical fouls…”

BR-79 – Rule 4-32.1, This should read: “Goaltending occurs when a player…”

BR-81 – Rule 4-33.6.f, This should read: “In such a case, the dribbler shall not be absolved…”

BR-99 – Rule 5-9.5, This article should read: “Recognizes a request by the head coach or a player for a timeout after a goal until the subsequent throw-in begins.” (A player does not actually have to be positioned out of bounds with the ball. Once the ball is “at the disposal” and the official has begun the throw-in count, the throw-in has begun.)

BR-118 – Rule 7-5.19, This should read: “…from a designated spot nearest to where the violation occurred.”

BR-132 – Rule 9-12.7, The rule reference at the end should be 9-12.6.

BR-136 – Rule 10-2.1.e, Add the word (Men) at the beginning of the statement.

BR-139 – Rule 10-3.18, Add the following: “1. One warning shall be given to a team that fails to comply; an indirect technical foul shall be assessed thereafter.”

BR-142 – Rule 10-7, Add an Article 8. (Women) A direct technical foul is also a non-flagrant foul by any player that involves contact or causes contact with an opponent while the ball is dead.

BR-147 – Rule 10-14.5, Change the word personal to “technical.”

BR-148 – Rule 10-19.1, This should read: “Any member or team personnel…”

BR-151-153 – Rules 10-23.1,10-13.2.d and 10-23.2.f.1, The word (Men) should be inserted before “intentional technical fouls.”

BR-153 – Rule 10-23.2.f.1, Eliminate “a” and “b” and finish “1” with “…shall be awarded to the offended team at the division line on either side of the playing court.”

BR-154 – Rule 10-24, The word “intentional” is spelled wrong under the first column labeled Foul.

CLARIFICATIONS

(1) To make the new Rule 3-4.7 clearer, it only pertains to after a made field goal:

“(Women) Substitutions will only be allowed when the clock is stopped after a made field goal in the last 59.9 seconds of the second half for timeouts, violations or fouls.”

(2) Rule 5-10.6 also includes a technical foul. Go to the media timeout, then shoot foul shots.

(3) Rules test in clinic program:

The answer to test question No. 4 is No, not yes and the rule reference is 4-17.1.b and A.R. 9.

The answer to test question No. 2 is No, not yes.

The answer to test question No. 11 is No because 10-3.a states: “Infractions shall be penalized when discovered during the time the rule is being violated.” The players name and number was added after the ten-minute mark, however she is not going to be in the game to start, when and if she subs in, then the infraction would be penalized.

(4) As stated in the rules book, Rule 3-4.3 and Rule 3-4.10 are in conflict with each other. The intent of Rule 3-4.10 was to eliminate the delay associated with substituting during multiple free throws. Since substitutions during a timeout, but before the warning signal, do not contribute to any delay, Rule 3-4.3 shall be the prevailing rule.

An Interview with Dr. Tom Jandovitz, Athletic Director, Frederick Community College and President of MD JUCO Conference, Region XX

MACBOA is pleased to have the opportunity to visit with Dr. Tom Jandovitz, Athletic Director, Frederick Community College and President, MD JUCO, Region XX.

MACBOA: What attracted you to a career in athletic administration?
Dr. Tom: I had numerous role models and mentors as I was growing up. In addition to my father who also coached me in youth leagues, it seems many of those mentors were coaches. They always seemed to really enjoy what they were doing and most of them had the genuine interests of the athlete at the top of their priority list. After majoring in Physical Education, I received my masters degree in Administration with the desire to be a coach and athletic administrator. Education was always stressed in my family and I continued with my education, eventually earning a Ph.D.

MACBOA: Please give a brief summary of what Frederick Community College (FCC) is all about?
Dr. Tom: Frederick Community College is a great place to work. We have a terrific staff in the athletic department and the administration is very supportive of our program. We recently upgraded our gym with new scoreboards, shot clocks, and signage. This was after a 4 million dollar renovation of the entire building in 2000-01. The renovation added 4 new locker rooms and makes hosting tournaments a little more manageable. Being located near the center of the Region is also a plus when hosting . As I mentioned we take academics seriously and track all of our athletes on a weekly/bi weekly basis. We are just as proud of our Academic All Americans as we are of our teams that win State and Regional tournaments and games. One of our department goals is to move our athletes along to continue their careers at 4-year schools. We have done an excellent job in that endeavor.

MACBOA: Please comment on the coaches you have on staff, especially your Head Men’s & Women’s Basketball Coaches.
Dr. Tom: FCC supports 8 teams and we are lucky to have such an excellent staff for all of our teams. I would just like to highlight the men's and women's basketball coaches.

Our men's basketball coach is Dave Miller. Dave is the president of the MD JUCO basketball coaches association and is a tireless worker for that group. He organizes pre and post season meetings, the MD JUCO all-star game, and the balloting for all conference players. Most of the league coaches have committed his cell phone number to memory. Coach Miller was a very successful High School coach with 2 State Championships under his belt, prior to coming to Frederick CC. More that 75% of his sophomore players at FCC have gone on to 4-year schools. When the season ends moving his players on becomes his top priority. Dave is in his 12th season with FCC with an overall record that is well above .500. We have been recognized various times in the national rankings under his leadership.

Our women's coach is Todd Bono. Todd is in his second year at FCC and is quickly learning the differences between the high school and college game. Todd is a very quick learner and had a very good recruiting year coming into this 04-05 season. Coach Bono was at Frederick HS for the previous 5 years and sent numerous players to Division I schools to play basketball.

MACBOA: What are your thoughts on athletics today?
Dr. Tom: I am still very excited about athletics today. We have seen many changes over the years in parent involvement, better technology enhanced equipment, student discipline issues, in the athletes themselves who seem to be bigger, faster and stronger. There are many more issues like these that face the athlete, coach and administrator on a daily, or weekly basis. Athletics teach us so many qualities and values that can be called upon throughout our lives. There is a great book called "The Games Do Count" by Brian Kilmeade that truly shows through anecdotes of famous and successful people, what sports did for them and the lessons that they learned. The athletics arena is one big classroom.

MACBOA: What areas need change in order to assist the student-athlete today?
Dr. Tom: I think in many cases we are doing good things for the student athletes of today. There is help if needed on a wide variety of topics such as study skills, time management, money management, relationships, and communication. We need to make the athlete aware of all the opportunities that are available. We also have opportunities on the physical side such as enhanced training methods and newer and better equipment and techniques. One specific area that we need to continue to focus on is sportsmanship from the youth levels through the professional ranks. It seems to erode as we get to higher levels of competition and it should always be in the forefront.

MACBOA: What is Maryland JUCO Region XX?
Dr. Tom: Maryland JUCO is the conference that all Maryland community Colleges compete in. I am the President of Maryland JUCO. The other conference that we all compete in along with community colleges from western PA and West Virginia is Region XX. That conference has a different president and administration. The winner of the Region XX tournaments continues on to either District or National competition. The winner of MD JUCO tournaments or regular season champions have no movement onto national competition. You are the Champion of the State.

MACBOA: Being President of Region XX, what are your goals and aspirations?
Dr. Tom: Being President of Maryland JUCO, I hope to improve the visibility of our conference statewide and nationally. We have some amazingly talented athletes competing in our conference. We are working on improving our web site (MDJUCO.com) to include a marketing and public relations link. This way anyone with internet access can learn about our athletes. We have many other ideas for the web site that are works in progress. I feel that sportsmanship is an issue that we constantly emphasize and will continue to do so. All of our member colleges stress the importance of education and try to move our athletes along to 4-year schools even if they decide not to continue competing. I want to look into the decline in numbers of women's participants and try to come up with some strategies to turn that around. There are so many things that we can do but not enough time or resources to do them all at once. We will prioritize these goals and come up with an action plan. Let me also say that my predecessors did a tremendous job in laying down the foundation that these goals will be built upon. We have a tremendous conference thanks to those before me and I just want to keep the movement going in a positive direction.

MACBOA: What improvements in athletics need to be addressed today?
Dr. Tom: I think I addressed that in some of my previous answers. I will repeat that there is no substitute for education. You also know that sportsmanship is a high priority for me.

MACBOA: Expectations of basketball referees
Dr. Tom: One of an AD's nightmares is having a game scheduled and no referees showing up. My expectation is that they arrive in a timely manner, at least 1 hour prior to the start. It is refreshing to have referees show up in my office at 3:30pm for a 5pm game. That is one worry dealt with. I expect the referees to conduct themselves professionally from the minute they step into the building until they leave. We have not had a problem in that area with MACBOA officials. As far as game conduct, I expect them to do their jobs, from communicating with the scorer's table personnel before and during the games, to dealing professionally with irate coaches and calling an impartial game. Everyone makes mistakes in their jobs but I think basketball officials are expected to be "perfect" by the fans and coaches. As an administrator, I understand that they cannot be perfect, but I do expect them to be in the right position to make calls.

MACBOA: Expectations of MACBOA as AD and Pres of MD JUCO?
Dr. Tom: Let me start by saying that all of my expectations as Director of Athletics and as the President of MD JUCO continue to be met by MACBOA. We have a great communication network set up with Assignbyweb, cell phone and email contacts available. My answer to your last question probably speaks to my expectations about MACBOA. In addition, your professionalism, work ethic, and good communications skills make things easier as an AD. Keep up the good work!

Dr. Tom Jandovitz
Director of Athletics
Frederick Community College
President, Maryland JUCO Conference
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick MD. 21702
301 846 2501(office)
301 624 2896 (fax)
tjandovitz@frederick.edu

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President - Lionel Butler
TBA – Vice President
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TBA -- Grievances/Ethics
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As mentioned at the Pre-season Clinic, members may send their $15 dues (Payable to MACBOA/BOA) by December 1, 2004 to Gerald Cannon or Lionel Butler (H 703-931-5529, W 703-824-2050, C 703-819-9992):

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. Thank you.

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