Basketball Registration Deadline Basketball Registration Deadline September 30

Clinic and Test Dates Clinic and Test Dates On-Line Rules Clinic - October 7 – 20 On-Line Open Book Exam - October 21 – 26 On-Line Closed Book Exam - November Closed Book Make-up Exam - December 2 – 6 No Closed Book Test Discontinued

To view the online rules video presentation, you must log into the FHSAA officials program located on the web at Once logged in, you will see a link next to the appropriate sport to watch the video. You may also click on the [Rules Presentation] link on the left to navigate to the presentations. These presentations are mandatory, and must be viewed by all officials. The rules videos will run for approximately minutes. After the video is complete you must click on a timer button within 10 seconds. After the timer is clicked, you will be presented with a 5 question quiz. Once you correctly answer 4 out of 5 of the questions correctly, you will receive credit for watching the video as long as it is within the established deadline. You may take this video as many times as you need to pass. Rule Clinic

Exams can be accessed directly through the officials FHSAA registration account at If you registered for the wrong exam, NO PROBLEM! You can change your test option by clicking on the Add/Remove Sports option and then on the edit button once logged in. The edit button looks like a pencil. Your Basketball, Soccer and Wrestling exam schedule is as follows: FHSAA Test

NFHS Changes The center restraining circle specifications were changed to permit a minimum of a ¼-inch-wide single line but a line no wider than 2-inches to designate the outer edge of the circle. Contrasting colored-floor areas are still permissible. Rationale: Many existing courts already have a center circle that has a single ¼ -inch line. A mathematical line between two solid colors is also permitted in Table 1-1, Supplement to the Basketball Court, No. 3. This change provides consistency in the rule.

NFHS Changes – New The specifications regarding arm compression sleeves were changed to require the item to be white, black, beige or a single solid school color, be the same color for each team member and have only a single manufacturers logo that does not exceed 2 ¼ square inches. Arm compression sleeves must still be worn for medical purposes. Rationale: This rules change provides clarification and makes enforcement more consistent for officials.

NFHS Changes – New The specifications regarding arm compression sleeves were changed to require the item to be white, black, beige or a single solid school color, be the same color for each team member and have only a single manufacturers logo that does not exceed 2 ¼ square inches. Arm compression sleeves must still be worn for medical purposes. Rationale: This rules change provides clarification and makes enforcement more consistent for officials.

NFHS Changes – , & 4-12 Several definitions were changed to reflect that team control will now exist during a throw-in when the thrower-in has the ball at his/her disposal. The change primarily affects how foul penalties will be administered. Rationale: By changing the definition of player and team control to include a throw-in, greater consistency in the penalty for a common foul is achieved. This rules change will result in greater consistency in the penalties for common fouls, eliminate confusion on rule application and speed up the contest by eliminating the delay inherent with administering free throws.

NFHS Editorial Changes , 3 Updated specifications were added to the basket-ring rules. A note was also added recommending that basket rings be inspected for rules compliance. Rationale: The changes will more accurately describe the products used in the marketplace and encourage some type of equipment inspection.

NFHS Editorial Changes New Note A note was added clarifying the administrative responsibilities of game officials through the completion of required reports. Rationale: The administrative duties for game officials needed to be extended after the game to document actions which occur during the game. This revision illustrates the difference between the game officials jurisdiction during the game and other administrative responsibilities such as submitting specific reports after the game.

NFHS Editorial Changes 3-4-1c New Note A new note was added recommending that the visiting teams dark jersey be the darker of the schools color scheme or black. Rationale: Many schools believe that a contrasting dark-colored jersey need only be a color other than white. When visiting teams wear light blue, light gold or light silver, it is difficult to differentiate them from the home white jerseys.

NFHS Editorial Changes New Note A new note was added authorizing state associations to grant exceptions to NFHS playing rules for participants with disabilities, special needs and/or extenuating circumstances. Rationale: Clarifies that an individual state association may authorize exceptions to NFHS playing rules to provide reasonable accommodations to individual participants with disabilities and/or special needs or other unique and extenuating circumstances. Such exceptions are not considered rules modifications since they are not general in nature; rather, they are limited to the circumstances of specific individual participants.

NFHS Editorial Changes The definition of an intentional foul was clarified and reorganized. Rationale: Clarification &12 The sections related to charged time-outs were consolidated and reorganized. Section 5-12 became unnecessary and was deleted. Rationale: Clarification.

NFHS Editorial Changes 6-4-3e, g & Note Alternating-possession throw-in situations were clarified. Rationale: Current items e. and g. were inaccurate given the point of interruption procedure in The Note was also clarified.

NFHS Editorial Changes 8-6-2, New, 8-7 The penalty administration for when single fouls occur as part of a multiple free-throw situation and when a double foul occurs as part of a multiple free-throw situation was clarified. Based on these editorial changes, Section 8-7 became unnecessary and was deleted. Rationale: Clarification.

NFHS Editorial Changes Penalty 4 Clarified that when an opponent contacts the thrower-in, an intentional foul shall be charged to the offender. Rationale: Any type of contact on a thrower is an intentional foul. The defender does not actually have to break the boundary plane. This clarification will assist in more consistent enforcement.

MAJOR MECHANICS CHANGES C.6 New Crew of Two Only: The Trail will mirror the Leads stop-and start-clock (chop) signal to ensure proper court coverage. Rationale: This is the three-person mechanic. Too many times in a crew of two it is hard for the timer to see the Lead start the clock. This was the rationale for three-person mechanics, so the same technique should be used for a crew of two. It is also good training for those transitioning from a crew of two to three.

MAJOR MECHANICS CHANGES C.6 New B.4 & B.4 A visible signal (point to the table) was added to indicate when the timer should start the clock on a time-out. Rationale: Helps to provide consistent administration of time-out situations.

Points of Emphasis Sporting Behavior Pre-Game Situations Taunting Self –Promotion Rough Play

Game Officials Fair play so that neither team gains an unfair advantage Careful Definition of works and expressions Keep Rules brief and conies Avoid exceptions Have a simple Statement for a answer to a question

Forms AT6 Enforcement & Reporting –Miscellaneous Section –Spectator issues –Facility issues –Game ball issues –Uniform issues –Etc.

Forms AT7 Changing the Environment Officials Role –Support System –Awards Programs –Coach/Athlete Relationships –Recruiting –Student officials

Officials Responsibility Be On TimeBe On Time Good MechanicsGood Mechanics HustleHustle ProfessionalismProfessionalism Dress Professional on and off the courtDress Professional on and off the court Work with your partnersWork with your partners Be courteous but respectfulBe courteous but respectful Know the rulesKnow the rules

Rules / Knowledge Double Fouls No Free Throw ball is put in play at point of interruption. Double Technical No Free Throw ball is put in play at point of interruption. Intentional Fouls After Free Throw Administration ball is put in play at location of foul Primary area Know your primary area and stay in it

Rules / Knowledge Consistency Be Consistent with your officiating Game Management Do not let the game get out of control Handling Coaches Pre-Game Officials Coaches / Players

Dribbler Contact In order to correctly officiate the play, you must get in position to see the action from start to finish. If you are straight lined from any part of the defender or the offensive players off-arm, you want be able to see the entire frame of action. Get in position to see the play from a side view and not through either players back or torso.

Contact on the Dribbler Illegal contact is any tactic by the defender that allows a player to control the movement of an opposing player. Ask yourself the question when contact might occur and determine if any of the following have been violated: Hold ImpedePushDivert SlowPreventRerouteDisplace If any of the above have occurred, a foul on the defender should be called.

Contact by the Dribbler Illegal contact can also occur by the offensive player in an attempted create distance between the offensive and the defender. Watch the following: Contact and holds off opponent by extending the n on-dribbling arm to create space Displaces the defender in an attempt to know the off guard off and get around. Initiates contact and dribbles into a legally established defender

Uniforms Gray Shirt Black belt less pants Black Socks Black Shoes Black Jacket FHSAA Patch

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Emerald Coast Information Games Fees Varsity$45.00 Jr. Varsity$ th Grade $40.00 Travel Fees per game One Game$30.00 Each additional game $15.00

Emerald Coast Information Jessica Lunsford Act Section , Florida Statutes, now states (amendments underlined): Noninstructional school district employees or contractual personnel who are permitted access on school grounds when students are present, who have direct contact with students or who have access to or control of school funds must meet Level 2 screening requirements as described in s , F.S. Contractual personnel shall include any vendor, individual, or entity under contract with the school board.

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