Rule 2 Officials Their Duties Game Officials n

Officials' Jurisdiction n n n Begins when they arrive on the floor Shall be

Rule 2 -2 -1 A state association may permit game or replay officials to

Referee’s Pregame Duties n n n Inspect & Approve all equipment Designate Official time

Referee’s Duties During Game n n n n Toss the ball for all jump

Officials’ General Duties n n n n Conduct the game in accordance with the

Additional Duties n n Penalize Unsportsmanlike Conduct Penalize & Disqualify Flagrant Conduct Remove Players

SCORERS’ DUTIES Must wear stripes! n n n Keep a record of the name,

SCORERS’ DUTIES n n n Record jump ball (held ball) situations and be responsible

SCORERS’ DUTIES n Scorer’s Mistake(s) n n n If the mistake cannot be found,

Timer’s Duties n n n n n Be provided with a clock for timing

Timer’s Duties n If the horn fails to sound or is not heard the

Rule 1 -14; 5 -6 -2 When a red light behind the backboard or

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Rule 2: Officials & Their Duties Game Officials: n Two-Person crew: Referee and Umpire n n Three Person crew: Referee and Two Umpires Table Officials: Scorer & Timer (Recommended to be seated next to each other)

Officials' Jurisdiction n n n Begins when they arrive on the floor Shall be on the floor at least 15 min. prior to start time Extends through all live ball, dead ball, timeouts & intermissions Final score is approved and the jurisdiction ends when all members of the floor officials have left the visual confines of the playing area Officials shall make decisions for infractions of the rules committed during the game Video replay allowed in State Championships per State Association Permission

Rule 2 -2 -1 A state association may permit game or replay officials to use a replay monitor during state championship series contests to determine if a try for goal at the expiration of time in the fourth quarter or any overtime period (0: 00 on the game clock) should be counted, and if so, determine if it is a two- or a threepoint goal.

Referee’s Pregame Duties n n n Inspect & Approve all equipment Designate Official time piece & timer Designate Official Scorebook and Scorer Have each team notified 3 min. before game time Meet with each Head Coach for uniform & equipment verification & sportsmanship disclaimer.

Referee’s Duties During Game n n n n Toss the ball for all jump ball situations Administer throw-in to start second, third & fourth quarters Decide whether a goal shall count if officials disagree May declare forfeit Decide matters upon which scorers & timers disagree Make sure AP (alternating possession) arrow is pointing in the correct direction to begin third quarter Approve final score

Officials’ General Duties n n n n Conduct the game in accordance with the rules Put the ball in play Determine when the ball is dead Administer penalties Grant time-outs: imaginary rectangle designates the area to be used for time-outs. Beckon substitutes Count seconds (silently & visibly) to administer throw-ins, backcourt & closely guarded

Additional Duties n n Penalize Unsportsmanlike Conduct Penalize & Disqualify Flagrant Conduct Remove Players Who Have Fouled Out Determine When a Player Is Apparently Unconscious

SCORERS’ DUTIES Must wear stripes! n n n Keep a record of the name, numbers, starters & team members Notify an official when there is an infraction of the rules regarding the scorebook Record fouls personal and technical on each player, team member, Coach and bench personnel. Immediately notify an official when a player, team member, coach or bench personnel is disqualified due to fouls Record time-out information (who & when) Notify a team/coach, through an official, when its final allotted time out is charged

SCORERS’ DUTIES n n n Record jump ball (held ball) situations and be responsible for the AP arrow Record all official warnings in the scorebook Notify officials when a team is granted an excessive time-out Signal when a team is in the Bonus/Double Bonus Constantly be comparing records with the other scorer

SCORERS’ DUTIES n Scorer’s Mistake(s) n n n If the mistake cannot be found, referee will accept record of official book (unless he has knowledge to the which permits him to decide otherwise) Scoring discrepancy – referee goes to Progressive totals in official book Bookkeeping mistakes can be corrected anytime until score is approved Scorebook of home team is official book unless referee rules otherwise Scorebook shall remain at the scorer’s table throughout the game

Timer’s Duties n n n n n Be provided with a clock for timing quarters, extra periods and Intermissions. Be provided a timing device for time-outs and other intervals of time. Time quarters, extra periods & intermissions Time – timeouts Properly start/stop clock Sound warning signal 15 sec. before expiration of an intermission & another signal 15 sec. Later Sound warning signal 15 sec. before the expiration of a 30 -sec. time out & another signal 15 sec. Later Sound the horn 15 seconds before the end of 20 -sec. for replacing a disqualified player, injured player or player directed to leave the game Properly start timer

Timer’s Duties n If the horn fails to sound or is not heard the timer shall find a way to notify the referee n n n If the timer(s) agree that time expired before ball was in flight…the goal shall not count If the timer(s) agree that the quarter/extra period ended before the foul occurred…the foul shall be disregarded (unless flagrant/intentional) If timer(s) disagree…the goal shall count and/or the foul shall be penalized unless the referee has knowledge which alters such a ruling

Rule 1 -14; 5 -6 -2 When a red light behind the backboard or an LED light on the backboard is present, it is permitted to signal the expiration of time in the quarter/extra period. If no red/LED light is present, the audible timer’s signal will continue to signal the expiration of time.