1. Be the Best. Be Proud. Be One. Unifying the Canadian Game

2. Strategic Plan Unifying the basketball community Developing an enduring economic model Building a dynamic development infrastructure that results in international success

3. Make Development a Priority “In order to improve the game of basketball in Canada we have to get everyone playing one set of rules. This is going to go a long way towards not only developing Canadian players, but also to developing coaches and officials. Everyone involved in Canadian basketball has a responsibility to do everything in their power to develop the best possible players and through moving to FIBA rules we are going to make development a priority in Canada.” Leo Rautins - Canadian Men’s National Team Head Coach.

4. FIBA a Historical Perspective Founded 1932 by Dr. Jones who was connected to the YMCA/ YWCA movement The concern was for the direction that rule changes were going. Away from the athlete centered / whole person philosophy (YMCA / YWCA) Last 10 years – significant change in FIBA Simplified rules – more streamlined Produced educational material Developed a consistent philosophy

5. Player Centered Game “I should like to make it clear that I am interested in the game of basketball from the standpoint of the players and the spectators rather than the standpoint of the highly specialized coach.” Dr. James Naismith Basketball: Its Origins and Developments

6. FIBA: More Than a Rule Set Comprehensive administration of the game Long term development pathways – Athlete centered model with age, stage appropriate rules Seat at the table World wide resources

7. FIBA Philosophy Corner stones The flow of the game is paramount. Every attempt is made to not disrupt this flow. When stoppages occur they should be minimal. The game is athlete centred. The players should be the most important people in determining the outcome of the game. The action is in the front court. The excitement of the game for the players and the fans is what occurs in the attacking to score. The game should resemble what the athletes would play if coaches and officials were not present.

8. Fundamental Principles of the Game There must be a ball. It should be light and handled with the hands. There shall be no running with the ball. No player on either team shall be restricted from getting the ball at anytime while it is in play. Both teams are to occupy the same area and there shall be no personal contact The goal shall be horizontal and elevated Dr. James Naismith

9. Freedom to Play FIBA rules gives the game back to the players! When I first started coaching I told myself that the game was for the players and I swore to remember that fact for as long as I coached. I also wanted to remember what it was like to be a player and coach my players accordingly. The players love FIBA rules – they love the freedom to play without a coach stopping the play every 2 minutes to control the game! Allison McNeill – Canadian Women’s National Team Head Coach.

10. Primary Purpose of the Rules 1.Provides guidelines for teams to play. Especially when different groups outside of a single Association want to play. 2.Determines the skills set for the game.

11. Process for Modifying a Rule Primary rules Reflect the spirit of the game The skills needed to play Modification should hold true across all associations. Decided by a committee that reflects all associations (FIBA) Secondary rules administrative in nature – length of the game, type of substitutions, number of time outs Do not restrict the skill development of the players or spirit of play Modifications can be decided by associations

12. Players Love the Flow

13. FIBA: Impact on Players Fundamentals Global player – ball handling, shooting, passing Initiation skills Conditioning Technical Empowering athletes with increased decision making Must understand the how, why and when Create instinctive players

14. FIBA: Impact on Coaches Strategy offensive flow defence - disrupting flow Tactics time outs – wise use, force opponent to waste subs - use more players, adjust through last two minutes work closely with minor officials Create instinctive coaches, run better practices Less time to communicate with official more time to coach players

15. FIBA: Impact on Officials Instinctive – one rule set Better resources to assist in their development Fitness can be a concern with the faster pace Flow – monitoring the dead ball time Rely on minor officials to a greater degree, must assist in their development and protect from over zealous coaches and fans

16. FIBA: What’s Available for Officials? Educational Aids include: –PowerPoint presentations –Rule Book –Mechanics Book (2 & 3 person) –Casebook –Official FIBA Interpretations document –FIBA Assist Magazine –DVD’s (2-person, 3-person, Referee Education, etc.) –FIBA Web Site (FIBA.com)