NOVEMBER, 2016
DRBABO EDUCATION SESSION
Be an Effective Official Every Time you Step on the Floor!
YOUR MANAGEMENT SKILLS DEFINE WHO YOU ARE
KEYS TO BEING A GOOD MANAGER #1
Your presentation (uniform, grooming, body
language), your signals and reporting, and your
interactions (demeanour, positive communication)
with minor officials, coaches and players DEFINE
your credibility and how you will be accepted by
stakeholders.
 Your awareness of all elements of the game
(clocks, substitutions, coaches, intensity,
understanding of advantage/disadvantage, etc.)
ASSERT your ability to adequately manage the
game.
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KEYS TO BEING A GOOD MANAGER #2
Your ability to officiate all events in a game with
adherence to and accurate interpretation of the
rules IDENTIFY you as a professional.
 Your desire to hustle, to keep up with the play,
to work with and support your partner as part
of a team, and to dedicate yourself to
maintaining the integrity of the game
DEMONSTRATE your commitment to excellence
in officiating.
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SOME KEY REMINDERS ABOUT YOUR OBLIGATIONS UNDER FIBA RULES
PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS
GAME SHEET #1
Make sure that all team members are listed on the
sheet. Verify this with the Head Coach.
 Coaches may not add players to the score sheet
once the game has started.
 Coaches can change numbers at any time during
the game without penalty.
 Make sure the Head Coach prints her/his name,
signs the sheet and lists all Assistant Coaches by
name on the sheet.
 All of this is spelled out in Rule 3.7
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GAME SHEET #2
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Make sure you record on the back of the scoresheet any
disqualifying foul . Make sure this includes the player
name(s) and number(s) or coach name(s).
If any unsportsmanlike behaviour by team members
occurs prior to the start of your jurisdiction or after your
jurisdiction ends, record it on the back of the scoresheet.
The referee must send a detailed report to the organising
body of the competition. (This will be handled by the
DRBABO Executive once the detailed report is sent by all
officials assigned to the game)
This is all specified in Rule 8.46
TEAM BENCH AREA
The team bench area is defined in Rule 2.4.
(Use the volleyball attack line as the “5 metre
from the division line” limit of the team bench
area). When required, adjust the bench area to
reflect this.
 Coaches and players must remain in the bench
area during the game. Coaches may go to the
score table on a dead ball + stopped clock
only! See Rule 3.7.
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COACH DUTIES
Only the Head Coach may speak to officials.
 Only one coach may stand in the team bench
area during play. It can be the Head Coach or
an Assistant Coach.
 Only the coaches listed on the scoresheet may
be on the bench during the game. Remember
– no additions can be made to the scoresheet
once the game has started! See Rule 3.7.
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THE FACILITIES
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Padding in the area of the backboard is a requirement
according to FIBA rules (Rule 2.3 deals with equipment).
Ensure that there is padding that extends at least the width
of the restricted area along both end lines when there are
obstructions located fewer than 2 metres from any end line.
(Rule 2.2.4.1)
Rule 8.46 requires that the Referee approve all equipment
used during competition. Padding is considered as essential
equipment to be used for playing the game.
It is ultimately the responsibility of the Referee to decide
whether the game can be played with the equipment
provided. If padding is not provided according to the rules
outlined, then the game cannot begin.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Remember:
 Our insurance coverage requires that officials
correctly interpret and apply the rules, as they
are outlined in the Officials’ Manual.
 Your adherence to FIBA rules on all matters
relating to your interactions with stakeholders
and your assessment of the safety of the
facility ensures that you, your fellow members
and our association are protected.
A Reminder about the Responsibilities Coaches and Officials have to the game
COACH – OFFICIAL INTERACTION
DEALING WITH COACHES #1
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All coach/official dialogue must be based on mutual
RESPECT.
The coach must be in the team bench area.
Communication should not occur when the clock is
running. The game should not be delayed.
A constant barrage of commentary is not
communication! A warning to the coach who persists in
this regard may be necessary.
A coach may ask a question that will assist in coaching
the team. Rhetorical questions are not considered
questions and will not be answered. Questions that are
really statements are not considered appropriate.
DEALING WITH COACHES #2
There should be no expectation on the coach’s
part for the official to turn his/her attention to
the coach.
 Excessive arm/hand gestures or body language
is NOT effective communication.
 Long distance calls by the coach are NOT
acceptable communication!!
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DEALING WITH COACHES #3
The following may warrant a technical foul:
 Swearing
 Making a comment which attacks the integrity of the
official(s)
 Using consistent negativity
 Gesturing to influence the crowd or to express
displeasure
 Throwing an object or holding the ball to make a
point
 Making it personal – using “You” in communication
Outcome of our Professional Development Session with LOSSA Coaches
COACHES HAVE KNOWLEDGE – THE BALL IS IN OUR COURT!
WHAT COACHES KNOW #1
Changes to timing (8-second backcourt count,
5 seconds for foul shot, 1-minute time-outs)
 When and where the 5-second closely guarded
count applies
 When officials’ jurisdiction begins and ends
 35-second shot clock and conditions for resets
 Administration of free throws
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WHAT COACHES KNOW #2
What must appear on the scoresheet and
restrictions that apply
 Expectations of Head Coach and Assistants
 Permitted apparel and equipment
 How frontcourt status is achieved
 Substitution opportunities and how
substitutions are handled by officials (during
time-outs, intervals of play, free throws)
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WHAT COACHES KNOW #3
Throw-in administration and restrictions
associated with them
 Timeout opportunities, administration and
handling by officials
 Types of fouls, team fouls and specific
penalties associated with fouls
 Expectations about coach – official interaction
 The travel rule and held ball situations
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WHAT IT MEANS FOR OUR ORGANIZATION
We have established a very positive dialogue
with coaches
 Coaches have a better understanding of the
responsibilities officials have and the
challenges they tackle every time they step on
the court
 Coaches have a much better understanding of
the rules and specifically FIBA Rules
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WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU AS A DRBABO OFFICIAL #1
Coaches will be looking for you to arrive in the
gymnasium 20 minutes before the game is
scheduled to begin
 Coaches know that you will enforce CABO/FIBA
uniform, equipment and apparel rules
 Coaches anticipate that you’ll check that table
officials are prepared for their tasks
 Coaches expect that you’ll be speaking to them
about the scoresheet before the game begins
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WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU AS A DRBABO OFFICIAL #2
Coaches will be scrutinizing your understanding of
FIBA Rules and their application to the game
 Coaches understand that you will expect them to
stay in the bench area, engage in positive
coaching practices and address officials with
respect
 Coaches also understand that there are
consequences for poor and unacceptable
behaviour and that officials will impose them when
necessary
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And finally . . . . . Rule Reminders
MAKE SURE THESE ARE CORRECTLY APPLIED
OFSAA MODIFICATION – TIME-OUTS
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Five time-outs during regulation time, to be taken during time-out
opportunity
The opportunity begins for both teams when
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the ball becomes dead, the clock is stopped and official has finished
communication with table
the ball becomes dead after a free throw
a field goal is scored
The opportunity begins for team in control and where the ball is controlled
by a player of that team when a time-out is granted on a request to an
official by the head coach or a player on the court
Teams are expected to remain in their bench area until the 50-second
warning signal/whistle indicating the end of the time-out
The opportunity ends when the ball is at the disposal of a player for a throwin or a free throw
Requests for a time-out beyond the fifth time-out will not be granted.
Unused time-outs may not be carried over to extra periods of play
UNSPORTING FOULS (LAST 2 MINUTES OF GAME) #1
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Rule 6.37.1.1: Contact by the defensive player on an
opponent on the court during the last 2 minutes in the
fourth period and in each extra period, when the ball is
out-of-bounds for a throw-in and still in the hands of the
official or at the disposal of the player taking the throwin is an unsporting foul.
Rationale: The defensive player is making no effort to
play the ball and is gaining an advantage by not allowing
the game clock to restart. An unsporting foul must be
called without a warning being given. (FIBA Int. 37-2)
UNSPORTING FOULS (LAST 2 MINUTES OF GAME) #2
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FIBA Int. 37-4: When the game clock shows 2
minutes or less in the 4th period and in each extra
period and after the ball has left the hands of the
player taking the throw-in, a defensive player, in
order to stop or not to restart the game clock,
causes contact with an offensive player who is just
about to receive or has received the ball on the
playing court. Such contact shall be called
immediately. The principles of
advantage/disadvantage shall not be applied.