1. “C’s” of Officiating
Ray Vanacore
Board 10
Rules Interpreter

2. “C’s” of Officiating Conference: Confidence: Communication:
As in Pregame Conference
Confidence:
Knowing the Rules…Proper Signals & Positioning
Communication:
Partners, Players, Coaches & Table Personal
Consistency:
Same Play…Same Ruling…Both ends of court
Caveat: You MAY be consistently WRONG!
We need to be consistently RIGHT!

3. “C’s” of Officiating Concentration: Commitment: Cohesiveness:
At all times…Especially during dead situations
Commitment:
Being mentally and physically at your best
Cohesiveness:
We are the 3rd team…Be the Best Team!
Check-In:
Make eye contact frequently with partner(s)
Consult with Partners:
Special situations…Rule Interpretations

4. “C’s” of Officiating Court Coverage: Competitive Matchups:
Body language to accept play in your primary
Competitive Matchups:
Referee them in your primary
Call Your Primary (PCA):
Assist in the secondary, help your partner!
Call the Obvious:
Don’t guess or anticipate
If you make the ruling, be able to explain it!

5. “C’s” of Officiating Contact: Clean Up: Coaches Can Stand:
Not always a foul…Incidental Contact
Clean Up:
Start in the lane and work your way outside
Coaches Can Stand:
Assistants and players cannot!
Calming Influence:
Stay calm in any coach and player interchange

6. “C’s” of Officiating Clock Management: Cover Each Other’s Back:
Know: Time…Score…Team Fouls
Cover Each Other’s Back:
Your best friend is your Partner(s)
Critique:
Post game conference
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Crew:
Shake Hands…Have fun

7. Enjoy the End of Your Season Finish Strong!

8. Enjoy the Super Bowl!