January 2013 Newsletter - Triad Basketball Officials Association

Triad Basketball
Officials Association
2013: Issue #7 1.5.2013
On The Court This Month
In Memory of George Macklin
Reidsville native and long-time Triad Basketball Officials Association member
George D. Macklin passed away Dec. 10, 2012 after a short illness. Macklin was
a retired teacher and administrator in Rockingham, Guilford, and Brunswick
counties in North Carolina and Pittsylvania County in Virginia. A member of two
state champion football teams at Reidsville High School in 1969-70, Macklin
took his athletic prowess to Winston-Salem State University, where he was a
track & field star for the Rams. Macklin was one of the top sprinters in WSSU
history from 1971-75 and was awarded the Most Outstanding College Athlete
of America in 1974. In addition, Macklin was an all-NAIA sprinter in 1974-75.
He was also a wide receiver on the school’s football team. In 2010, Macklin
received his highest acclaim by being inducted into the Winston-Salem State
University Athletic Hall of Fame. Macklin taught and coached in Reidsville City
Schools before moving into administration for Reidsville and the Rockingham
County Consolidated School System. He later took administrative positions in
Brunswick County (N.C.) and Pittsylvania County (Va.). Once his playing days were
over, Macklin became a high school official where he served for nearly 20 years
with the Triad Basketball Officials Association until his untimely passing. Macklin’s
influence reached far beyond the classroom as he mentored youth and adults
alike as an official for basketball, football, and baseball for the Reidsville Parks &
Recreation Department. A friend and colleague to a countless number of individuals,
George Macklin’s passing leaves a void that will forever be hard to fill.
CONTACT US
Kip Johnson
Booking Agent
[email protected]
336-687-2225
Donna Johnson
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
336-275-2024 Office
336-689-9643 Cell
www.triadbasketball.com
Arbiter Technical Support
801-576-9436
Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Unfortunately, we have seen an increase in the number of incidents where unsportsmanlike
conduct was on display by both players and coaches. Do not tolerate this unsporting behavior!
Penalize it appropriately to keep the game under control. Communication with the coaches is
a key component for controlling the emotions in your game. Coaches should not be surprised
when they are penalized for unsportsmanlike behavior, especially after they have been
warned. Nor should they be surprised when one of their players receives a technical foul for
unsportsmanlike conduct. Let me remind everyone that the coaches serve as our top role models
for student athletes. We cannot allow unsporting conduct from the bench area. Address it early
if it becomes a problem and then deal with it accordingly.
Ejection / Disqualification Reporting
Remember to call immediately after the game to report both ejections and
disqualifications (if the disqualification occurred due to two technical’s or two
intentional fouls).
A report must be filed for both ejections and disqualifications. For years, we only
reported ejections, but now the NCHSAA is trying to take a proactive approach to
reducing unsporting acts and now there is a penalty for disqualifications also. A
player who has been disqualified must now complete the STAR program before he
can participate again. If he completes this program before the next game, he is eligible
to play right away. However, if he does not complete the course work before the next
game, he must sit out until he completes the program.
To file the report, you must log on to the NCHSAA site and complete the Ejection/
DQ Form. The only two times an official would send in a disqualification report to the
NCHSAA for Basketball is: 1) two technical’s for unsporting conduct that doesn’t meet
any of ejection requirements and 2) two intentional fouls.
The Ejection Report form must be completed by the calling official. In accordance
with NCHSAA Handbook policy, a fine of FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) will be imposed for
failure to submit this report to the NCHSAA by the deadline (within 24 hours or 1
working day following the completion of the game).
By the Numbers
0 – Coaches ejected or disqualified through 12/25/11 (last year)
3 – Players Ejected or disqualified through 12/25/11 (last year)
4 – Coaches ejected or disqualified through 12/25/12 (this year)
8 – Players ejected or disqualified through 12/25/12 (this year)
48 – Games turned back by officials through 12/25/12
78 – Games declined by officials through 12/25/12
126 – Games that had to be reassigned through 12/25/12
Note: This is why you must keep Arbiter updated! If Arbiter shows you
available, you are eligible to receive an assignment. Don’t assume
because the schedule is out for a 2 week period that you do not have
to block the dates during that 2 week period in Arbiter. Also, if you
can’t leave work early, you must block the part of those days you can’t
leave, such as 8:00 – 5:00. You are subject to receive an assignment
anytime, including the day of the game!
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From the State
“The key to dead-ball officiating is awareness. Taking care of the
smaller details does not go unnoticed by those giving you games.
There are certain things that you can control in officiating. Deadball situations are among them. Use preventive officiating during
dead-ball situations to help you help the game.”
High School Mechanics
Please continue to use high school mechanics! This is an important part of our officiating
program and is mandated by the state as well. Using high school mechanics in the high school
game is all about respect for the level you are officiating. Please continue to focus on this area
and show everyone watching our games that we are true professionals! This is an important
component in the selection process to work Regional and State assignments.
Commitment to Excellence
Conference play begins this week and expectations will rise! Now is the time
to pick up your intensity to match that of the teams. You should strive to be the
best team on the court every night and make sure you maintain a high level of
consistency and professionalism as we enter the stretch run. Take care of business
and manage the game!