1. NFHS Basketball 2008-09 Rules Changes

2. Free-Throw Lane Spaces (8-1-4b, c, d, e) All players moved up one space on free- throw lane Two spaces closest to end line now remain vacant New 2” x 8” mark must be added to lane near free-throw line – temporary or permanent Old 2” x 8” mark near end line need not be removed

4. Illegal Uniform Penalty (10-5-4) Maximum of one technical foul for: –Illegal uniform(s) –Illegal pant(s) or skirt(s) –Illegal number(s) Previous penalty was one technical foul assessed to each starter/substitute Technical foul now charged directly to head coach Must be seated for the remainder of the game in states utilizing the optional coaching box

5. Illegal Uniform Penalty (10-5-4) Proliferation of illegal uniforms in recent years Previous penalty was severe and many games started with multiple technical fouls Penalty changed because head coach is ultimately responsible for the ordering, purchasing and wearing of legal uniforms No change to rule regarding illegal items such as jewelry, undershirts, etc.

7. Headbands Defined, Colors Added (3-5-3) Headbands must be: –Worn on the forehead/crown –Nonabrasive –Unadorned –Maximum of 2 inches Only one logo (school or manufacturer) permitted Head decorations prohibited

8. Headbands Defined, Colors Added (3-5-3) All headbands must meet other requirements of: –Color –Maximum size –Logo restrictions –Team uniformity Ponytail holders are considered hair-control devices – no restrictions

9. Headbands Defined, Colors Added (3-5-3) Black and beige added to list of permissible colors Permitted colors now includes: –White –Black –Beige (standard pre-wrap color) –Predominant jersey color

11. BOARD #23 2008-2009 POINT OF EMPHASIS

12. 84 50 2

13. POINTS OF EMPHASIS SAME AS NFHS & IAABO Legal Uniforms Rough Play Time-Outs Slapping the Backboard Officials’ Mechanics and Signals PLUS +

14. CONSISTENCY

15. IAABO PHILOSOPHY ONE RULE, ONE INTERPRETATION

16. PROFESSIONALISM DRESS FOR SUCCESS: (PERCEPTION OF SELF & ORGANIZATION) SHOW UP TO OUR ASSIGNMENTS DRESSED WELL (BUSINESS CASUAL OR BETTER) UNIFORMS NEAT WITH APPROPRIATE PATCHES SHOES SHINED HAIR GROOMED

17. PROFESSIONALISM (CONT) IN THE LOCKER ROOM - Pre-Game IN THE STANDS - Constructive observation of contest - Should not be in uniform (civilian shirt) ON THE COURT - Rhythm (fluent, comfortable, confidence) - Speed (stay with or ahead of the play) - Balance (keeping players inside) - Quickness (moving with a purpose)

18. PRE-GAME CONFERENCE Contact partner once schedule is received (use email option on arbiter and ask for reply) ½ Hour to 1 Hour prior to start of game (Some Middle School and/or JV contest telephone?) 2-Way or 3-Way Conversation COVER: (pre-game card) court & equipment, teams, floor coverage, technical situations, rule changes **Hook up the electronic devices prior to coming out of the locker room

19. CONFERENCE WITH TEAM CAPTAINS ** 15 mins prior to start of game (Wow! This is a Change) (Let’s see how it goes this season!) COVER: Be Brief and to the point Introduce yourselves as Mr/Mrs/Miss “Address Sportsmanship” Address any court issues (e.g. hanging ropes) Identify speaking captains

20. CONFERENCE WITH TABLE PERSONNEL 12-MIN MARK REFEREE GO TO THE TABLE ENSURE POSSESSION ARROW IS AT TABLE GIVE SENSE OF URGENCY ON BOOKS (NAMES,NUMBERS, STARTERS BY 10-MIN MARK) IDENTIFY TABLE PERSONNEL CLEAR TABLE OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL GIVE INSTRUCTIONS TO TABLE TEST 30-SEC SHOT CLOCK SIGN BOTH OFFICIALS IN BOOKS TEST ELECTRONIC DEVICES TEST THE BALL (7-Min mark, we should be ready & focused on teams)

21. OBSERVATION OF COURT & EQUIPMENT ADDRESS ANY COURT DEFECTS WITH GAME MGMT (Alert both head coaches of defects) (** Include on game report) CORRECT ANY UNIFORM ISSUES IMMEDIATELY (** Uniform change out of confines of gym) CORRECT ANY JEWLRY ISSUES IMMEDIATELY CORRECT ANY HAIR ISSUES IMMEDIATELY

22. CONFERENCE WITH TEAM COACHES 3-MIN MARK GO OVER AND MEET COACHES (Always go to the visiting team first) COVER: “Sportsmanship” Respecting the coach’s box (28’ to 14’) Getting teams out immediately after time-outs “Asking head coach if team is properly equipped”

23. QUESTIONS???