The enoa assigns nonvarsity games for over 200 football and 1,500 basketball games for lincoln public schools and surrounding communities. General basketball officiating i mhsaa basketball rules fundamentals while the ball remains live, a loose ball always remains in control of the team whose player last had control, unless it is a try or tap for goal. Proper court coverage requires a system of good mechanics to ensure officials will be at the proper place on the court at all times. The nfhs permits the coach to view their rules books on up to three unique devices using the same email and password. This rule change makes 2125 consistent with 2124 second horn requirement. The only signals that are to be used are those found in the current nfhs rule book, case book and officials manual. This manual is written with these three purposes in mind. Each state high school association adopting these rules is the sole and. The ihsa officials department oversees the licensing and testing of illinois high school officials. National federation of state high school associations. Documents20202021 basketball officials rules clinicupdated threeperson mechanics 20192021. Ohio high school athletic association 4080 roselea place, columbus oh 43214 fax.
A new entry in the nfhs basketball rules book clarifies that a player standing on a boundary line cannot set a legal screen because heshe does not have legal position on the playing floor. The ohsaa adheres to the rules set forth by the national federation of state high school associations. In your first season of being licensed youll also need to watch an online rules presentation that will introduce you to the latest rule changes and interpretations and attend. Officials who wish to officiate regular season assignments typically must complete payment, a concussion module, consent to a background check, general and sport specific online meetings, and passing the exam with a score of 80% or higher.
Michigan high school athletic association 1661 ramblewood drive east. Officials are a valuable part of high school athletics you. Playpic a shows a legal screen as the screener is inbounds with legal position. To become an ihsa official, youll need to submit an online application and, after youve received a rule book from the ihsa, take an online, open book rules examination. Advice and guidance can fine tune your skills, increase your accuracy and make calling any situation easier. Men and women of all ages are needed to officiate at the high school level. The piaa handbook contains information regarding the piaa constitution and bylaws, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, sports medicine guidelines, and forms. All officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online openbook exam in the sport s for which they intend to officiate. The texas high school basketball officials association thsboa consists of 29 local basketball officiating chapters located throughout the state of texas with a membership of about 5,300 officials. Officials must understand and only use the approved mechanics.
The referee training center is the worlds largest library of officiating training materials and videos. May 18, 2016 the philosophy of the rules of basketball is to allow two teams to play so that neither team has an unfair advantage. A cdrom of the piaa handbook is available to order annually at the beginning of each school year. Mechanics are the necessary tool that places officials in the proper position to enforce those rules.
Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among. A multichampionship officials on the field to his dedication to training to all the ghsa officials. As part of membership, your school will receive one rules book subscription for head coaches in each of the following sports. Feb 08, 2018 officials are reminded that, when officiating a high school basketball game, the proper nfhs signals and nfhs mechanics are to be used. Apr 03, 2020 the ciac and connecticut soccer officials association csoa have recently communicated with the national federation of state high school associations nfhs about the field diagram in the nfhs 2012 20 soccer rules book. Any exceptions to this regulation should be reported promptly to the executive director and offenders will be subject to suspension andor fine. High school students are eligible to obtain a license and officiate subvarsity and junior high contests as of the 201920 school year. Next level basketball officiating 10week free email series.
National federation of high schools south dakota interscholastic athletic administrators association south dakota high school coaches association active hytek. Only certified officials, including adjudicators and judges, shall be used at high school varsity, junior varsity, sophomore, and freshmen contests, including festivals and performances. Nfhs basketball rule book 345 limit attendees to the referee and the head coach from each team with each coach standing on the center circle on each side of the division line. High school basketball rules differ from college and nba play in many ways. Official exams and rules meeting requirements all officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online openbook exam in the sport s for which they intend to officiate. Case book format a1 and b1 are players of team a and b respectively. The nfhs will assist in answering rules questions from state associations whenever called upon. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing this booklet is designed to give you a basic summary of the main rules of basketball based on fiba rules. Basketball officials signal chart instructions to and duties of scorers and timers for basketball games ncaa and nfhs major basketball rules differences 202021. Nfhs basketball officiating principles a better official. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing.
Each chapter has a representative that sits on the board of directors of the thsboa. They weighed in on such topics as safety, liability and social distancing. Mitigation efforts must intensify as winter sports, performing arts. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule book. Officials are encouraged to effectively communicate with one another as well as with players and coaches throughout the game by using mechanics and signals specific to nfhs. Basketball north carolina high school athletic association. The intent of the rule change is to avoid gamesmanship and ensure the time for replacement remains within the rules. Facilities because facilities used for high school athletics come in many shapes, sizes. Officials shall display a high level of integrity by administering each contest in an impartial, ethical and fair manner without compromising the assigned duties of an official. Simply complete the order form, attach payment made payable to the ohsaa and send your request to the ohsaa, 4080 roselea place, columbus, oh 43214. Requests for baseball rule interpretations or explanations should be directed to the state association responsible for the high school baseball program in your state. Ohsaa officiating ohio high school athletic association.
Basketball my sport officials2 michigan high school. Varsity officials must attend an ihsaa sponsored clinic within your first 3 years in the sports of football, basketball, wrestling, baseball and soccer to maintain a varsity. Online basketball officiating mechanics manual for 2person. Basketball officials manual michigan high school athletic. Lisa romero, basketball official, new mexico activities. Basketball rules considerations o pregame protocol 2019. Requests for basketball rules interpretations or explanations should be directed to the state association responsible for the high school basketball program in your state.
The online version of the piaa handbook may be more current than the information contained in the cdrom as it is updated as needed throughout the school year. Basketball officials sportspecific officials sdhsaa. These men and women represent a wide range of sports officials and umpires, with the vast majority of them officiating high school, youth and rec games all across america. Without his work the camps would not pulled off this year. Interscholastic athletic administrators association south dakota high school coaches association. Our officials work high school and college games with numerous officials working state high school and collegiate championship play. Basketball rules quiz this is the landing page for weekly round ball rules questions and answers supplied by state basketball rules interpreter, al battista. Lake and fishing season is over and basketball season is upon us. Airborne shooter control for alternating possession backcourt frontcourt ball location ball touches and official team fouls to reach bonus player and. Uhsaa officials utah high school activities association. State high school associations is the only source of official high school. This is significant because dean is a high school basketball referee.
Much of the information in this manual can be found online, in the nfhs national federation of state high school associations rulebook, or officials manual. Unless stated, all plays involved a twopoint field goal or try and not a threepoint goal or try. All officials are required to view an online rules interpretation meeting pertaining to their sport s before the season begins. Starting the weekly training videos on youtube and the tireless work from the playoffs selection process to the ghsa fb camps. The offical must also be in top physical condition in order to meet the rigorous physical and mental demands of such activities. Improve your individual skills or build your associations training program. Oklahoma secondary school activities association basketball. To achieve officiating excellence an official must combine knowledge of the rules and of the game with proper mechanics and decisionmaking skills. And though every public school district across the country is governed by the same set of regulations, each state interscholastic athletic association publishes its own. The njsiaa provides the officals handbook for the benefit of all officials and member schools in our state. The addition of a warning signal at the end of the replacement period admonishes the coach and team to prepare for resumption of the game.
Mhsaa basketball officials manual crews of 2 and 3 3 section 1. For me, basketball season means keeping supper warm for when he comes home after 10 and laundering a lot of polyester pants and sweaty undergarments. The play numbers identify the primary rule, section, article of. The michigan high school athletic association, inc. This handbook serves as a reminder to officials of their responsibilities to the sudent athletes and member schools and, in turn, the schools responsibility to officials. Officials shall possess thorough knowledge of the rules of the game and understand the spirit and intent in which the rules are written. Pass an open book exam with a minimum score of 75% when available once steps 1 3 are completed, you will be a fully registered officials. It is not intended to replace the official rule book. If you love sports, have a feel for the game, and a basic grasp of the rules you can be an official. A must for all basketball referees and officials who assist with timing and score keeping. The only illustrated high school basketball rule book to make learning high school basketball rules fast and easy. Black and beige were added to the colors a team is permitted to wear. It is legal for a player to rebound hisher own air ball, provided the official deemed the shot a legitimate shot.
This is the only illustrated rule book available for high school basketball officials. Official basketball rules high school basketball rules the national federation of state high school associations writes and governs the high school basketball rules in the u. The online version of the piaa handbook may be more current than the. To become varsity eligible, new officials of football, basketball, baseball, and wrestling must attend a clinic within the first three years of registration. We are an organization that recruits, trains, develops, and mentors. Every situation in a basketball game has basic requirements to officiate it correctly, but you can move beyond them. Thsboa texas high school basketball officials association. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national organization that oversees high school sports. Basketball rules considerations o pregame protocol 20192020 nfhs officials manual, page 16, 1.
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