Ca official case rule book quebec bell centre 1275 stantoine street w. Upward basketball is governed by a set of rules unique to upward basketball, which include game format, rules for game play, and a substitution system. This is a list of the different basketball referee hand signals and what they mean. Game forfeiture process clarified in 202021 high school basketball. All officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online open book exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. You will need to study rule books in addition to this book. The nfhs basketball rules are brought to life with referee s exclusive playpic and mechanigram illustrations. Thsboa texas high school basketball officials association. Along with this handbook, you can find additional upward basketball referee resources at.
The time limit to replace a disqualified player is reduced to 15 seconds when the head coach fails to. Fiba official basketball equipment valid from 1 october 2014 pdf 841 kb. All you need is a whistle, rule book and a readiness to learn. Basketball is regarded as among the most difficult sports to officiate due to the speed of play, complexity of rules, the casespecific. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. To become an ihsa official, youll need to submit an online application and, after youve received a rule book from the ihsa, take an online, open book rules examination. Rule book nba for 20162017 index 102016 team rule section article page number of players. To become a referee or umpire in minnesota, begin by registering online with the minnesota state high school league.
Basketball rules quiz this is the landing page for weekly round ball rules questions and answers supplied by state basketball rules interpreter, al battista. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man who catches the ball when running at a good speed if he. Becoming a basketball referee can be a challenging and rewarding career. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins. In basketball, an official usually called a referee enforces the rules and maintains order in the game. In kicking situations, k is the kicking team, r the receiving team. A foul is striking the ball with the fist or violating rules 3 and 4 as described in rule 5. The title of official also applies to the scorers and timekeepers, as well as other personnel that have an active task in maintaining the game. All officials are required to view an online rules interpretation meeting pertaining to their sports before the season begins. You are to decide which answer or answers are correct for nfhs rules.
Become an official officials wisconsin interscholastic. In most cases, the referee working a youth basketball game is trained by national federation of state high school associations nfhs rules, which are the rules used at the high school level. Sports basketball basketball rules there are a lot of different signals that basketball referees, also called officials, use in the game. Jul 26, 2018 how to officiate basketball bob scofield 48 minute instructional video this informative video will assist both new and veteran basketball referees to become more experienced in the art of. Stay involved with iowa high school athletics by registering as an official. National basketball association key dates replay center nba officials 201920 media guide pdf nba guide. It is replaced by a new f, when an intentionally kicked or fisted ball occurs with 19 seconds or less remaining, set the shot clock to 20 seconds. Basketball referee penalties and signals how to officiate. Basketball, baseball, football, soccer, ice hockey, lacrosse, softball, track. Basketball, baseball, football, soccer, ice hockey, lacrosse, softball, track, golf, volleyball and wrestling. Basketball officiating is great if you are interested in being constantly active and closely involved with the game action. National basketball association 20162017 inside cover for nba official rulebook 20162017 102016. This book is a supplement to the actual rules book.
Know the fundamental rules of the game and understand your role as an official. The pennsylvania interscholastic athletic association, inc. The ncaa illustrated mens and womens basketball rules is an official publication of the ncaa mens and womens basketball rules committees. While many of the basic rules are uniform throughout the world, variations do exist. Ca official case rule book fair play initiative as a result of hockey canadas focus on fair play and improved communication between officials. The purpose of the association shall be to provide quality basketball officiating, to maintain and strive to improve basketball officiating through an education and training program. Check to see if jumpers have both feet in the center circle facing their basket. A basketball referee may have doubt when two players collide and go flying. The kentucky high school athletic association requires officials to enforce sportsmanship rules.
As a referee it is your responsibility to know and uphold these rules. Most leagues or governing bodies in north america, the most important of which are the national basketball association and ncaa, formulate their own rules. Sanctity of the locker room, referee in small bites, striving for excellence. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Every year, soccers international governing body revises and updates their rule book, known as the laws of the game.
If either side makes three consecutive fouls, it shall count as a goal for the opponents. Officials michigan high school athletic association. National federation of state high school associations. Since 1951, the southern nevada officials association has been serving the. We remind you that officials expect good behavior and will quickly penalize misconduct.
Nhiaa new hampshire interscholastic athletic association. How to officiate basketball bob scofield 48 minute instructional video this informative video will assist both new and veteran basketball referees to become more experienced in the art of. Hundreds of thousands of officials nationwide and worldwide rely on the nfhs for officiating guidance. Quizzes will be posted here during the preseason as well as the regular season for officials to enhance. The travel rule is intended to prevent players from gaining an advantage by moving with the ball without dribbling. Two teams of maximum 12 players, with a maximum of five players of each team on the court at any time. Clark county school district and all niaa affiliated schools. There would be enough here to get you started but not. You get points by throwing the basketball through the opponents hoop or basket. Basketball is also a sport you can officiate nearly yearround via school, club, aau and amateur contests and therefore has a higher earning potential than many other sports. Fiba official basketball rules valid from 1 october 2014 pdf 4 mb fiba official basketball equipment valid from 1 october 2014 pdf 841 kb.
National boys basketball coach of the year 201718 basketball rules changes 201920. Improve your individual skills or build your associations training program. Officials links if you are interested in becoming an official, click here to find out who to contact and how to register. Piaa is a nonprofit corporation organized to eliminate abuses, establish uniform rules, and place interscholastic athletics in the overall context of secondary education. These rule differences, however, are usually just variations on the basic game of basketball and the majority of the rules discussed below can be applied to most any game of basketball played.
All parties have worked hard to create a sense of teamwork, response, responsibility, and perspective. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Striking the ball with the fist today is a violation as noted earlier 9. The rules of basketball are the rules and regulations that govern the play, officiating, equipment and procedures of basketball. Referees case book rule combination 20182020 hockey canada. These 17 rules govern everything from how fouls are defined to the type of uniforms that players may wear. To qualify, registrants must be a high school student or older, have a thorough understanding of the sport you wish to officiate, and the ability to interpret and apply rules. In 1976, the nba introduced a rule to allow teams to advance the ball to the center line following any legal timeout in the final two minutes of the game. The michigan high school athletic association, inc. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule book and have a complete understanding of the rules. Fiba official basketball rules valid from 1 october 2014 pdf 4 mb. The mshsl handles the certification process for competitive interscholastic sports including.
The winner of a basketball game is the team with the most points. Here you will find rules to the game, how to make calls. One reason for this is that youth basketball does not. Basketball is regarded as among the most difficult sports to officiate due to the speed of play.
Basketball victorias technical officials commission is always on the lookout for potential referees and there is a defined referee pathway if you are willing to take the next step. The referee training center is the worlds largest library of officiating training materials and videos. New officials officials michigan high school athletic. Officiating basketball was written by the american sport education program asep in cooperation with the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. The objective of the game is to put the ball in the opposing teams basket. The referee advisors for metropolitan and country areas respectively are then responsible for your ongoing education and training as a basketball referee. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players. Licensing information please read before completing application process.
Quizzes will be posted here during the preseason as well as the regular season for officials to enhance their working knowledge of the current game rules. Also, you will not be getting any new rules books for 202021, you will be. The specific rules below are described in more detail on other pages see links at bottom of page. The most recent international rules of basketball were approved february 2, 2014 by fiba and became effective october 1 of that. An official under the basket called goaltending, although many believed the shot wasnt close to the cylinder, thereby failing to meet the goaltending requirement of the ncaas rule book. There is no faster way to learn the rules, and no better tool for refreshing yourself before the season and before every game. The department of university recreation, intramural sports assumes no responsibility for injuries. The rules and regulations of basketball are in place to protect participants and enhance their enjoyment of the game. Basketball rules basketball is a contact sport and injuries are a possibility. The website features live and on demand videos, basketball news, over 70,00 players profile. The official website of fiba, the international basketball federation, and the governing body of basketball. These rules are intended to promote character and selfesteem.
Its purpose is to present the official rules and interpretations in a visual, easily understood form for the official, coach, player and spectator. The ihsa officials department oversees the licensing and testing of illinois high school officials. There are five instances the rule book lists as correctable. In each of the following you are given a situation and at least two possible answers. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. Going by the book, game awareness, above the ring rulings, leading from the. If table officials disagree, the goal shall count andor the foul shall be.
Basketball referee shirts and whistles can be purchased locally at scheels in rochester, or online. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands never with the fist. Please see page 21 for the rules for upward basketball. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and. Traveling is one of the most common and misunderstood rules in all of basketball. The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands. National girls basketball coach of the year 201718 fred lorensen. Based in indianapolis, the nfhs is the rules authority for high school sports in the united states. In your first season of being licensed youll also need to watch an online rules presentation that will introduce you to the latest rule changes and interpretations and attend. New 201920 basketball officials manual michigan high school.
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