Stop Clock Signal – All whistles require a stop clock signal that involves raising your arm. Either your hand will be open (violation/held ball) or a closed fist (foul). This includes plays where the ball goes out of bounds. This is a violation and requires a stop clock signal. It also includes player control and blocking fouls. Using this approved… Read more »
Based on feedback from our observer as well as my own observations, we need to do a better job of dealing with coaches and the coaching box. In some observed games coaches from both teams were constantly on the court both during time when the clock was running and well as when the clock was stopped. This needs to be… Read more »
This week’s items to pay closer attention to.
A few notes from the pre-season tournament week. Please be aware of proper procedures for signaling fouls and violations and resuming play after such.
To all AD’s. Please make sure all players are properly uniformed. A summary of the uniform rules is shown below.
Some things to pay attention to as the season gets underway. Please make sure all players are properly uniformed. Consistent enforcement of uniform rules now makes it easier for all of us as the season progresses. A summary of the uniform rules is shown below.
What: Heroes’ Basketball Game (Teachers Vs. Police/First Responders) When: Thursday, February 27, 2019, 5:30 PM Where: York Middle School Event Details: York School District Teachers and all First Responders (police, paramedics, fire fighters, military veterans) will be battling it out on the basketball court for a good cause in the 2nd Annual Police Vs Teachers Charity Basketball Game. All… Read more »
Playoffs – We are heading into the State Tournament. Congratulations to all of you who have received an assignment. Games may be more intense. Sharpen your focus. Remember that the rules do not change because we are in the State Tournament. Be consistent and true to the way you have officiated all season.
The annual Officials vs. Cancer campaign is this week. Officials are encouraged to use their pink whistles during the campaign, January 27-February 2, 2019. To make a donation, please send your check or money order made out to the American Cancer Society to David Rockholt, 1695 Neelys Creek Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730. If possible, we are asking for the… Read more »