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If you have any questions, please contact Referee Coordinator Coreen Chitty: coreen@delbrookbasketball.com
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Conduct / Conflict
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The league has a “Zero Tolerance” policy for swearing. That includes players, coaches, and referees. Players should be warned and the coach should be notified; if the same player is caught again he or she is to be removed from the game.
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In the event that it is a coach, he or she must be warned and issued a Technical if it happens again
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You are certainly allowed to issue Technicals when warranted. In the event that a second Technical is issued to an individual, then you must stop the game until the person has left the gym. You must inform the Referee Coordinator if you have assigned Technicals that result in a player or coach being ejected from a game. Do not stop the clock, games must end on time.
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Unsportsmanlike behavior also warrants Technicals being issued. This includes but is not limited to unnecessary rough behavior, kicking a ball off the court, deliberate violence and verbal abuse for players of any age group.
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Do not talk about players or coaches in front of them, if you need to discuss a situation that arises, please do it discreetly.
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If you have problems with a coach, ask him or her to wait and speak to you at half time or after the game. If the coach is being unreasonable, you can issue a Technical for unsportsmanlike behavior. Please call the Referee Coordinator anytime you have difficulty with a coach. The Referee Coordinator needs to be aware of all issues in order to be proactive.
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Please face the scorers table when reporting fouls, etc and ensure they have seen your call.
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You are expected to have a professional attitude and manner at all times. The Referees are the only positions in the League that are paid; everyone else in the League is a volunteer. Clean uniforms, good attitudes, patience and clear hand signals are expected
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The Referee Coordinator will be at the gym observing, especially in the first half of the season. Once the training session is over, it is the responsibility of the Referee Coordinator to observe the progress of the Referees. Clear hand signals, attitude, stance and professionalism will be closely watched. Think of it as being on a basketball team, you work hard to get playing time. The more professional you are and the harder you work, the more games you will get.
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Be consistent with your calls. If you’ve let a call slide, don’t suddenly start calling it in the last 5 minutes of the game.
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Proactive Refereeing: This means if a game looks like it has the potential to get out of hand, make the adjustments to keep it under control. Warn the younger players about things like “3 in the key.” If you see the same player making the error repeatedly, approach the coach and tell him or her that you’ve noticed one of their players making the same mistake repeatedly.
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The most common error for Rookie Refs is the fear of blowing their whistle. You have to blow your whistle; don’t expect your senior Ref to make calls that happen in your area of the court. The first game is always the toughest. It’s better to make a wrong call then not blow your whistle at all and have the game get out of control.
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When making a call: Blow your whistle in a short, loud burst. State the call with your voice while using the hand signals, if it’s a foul, make sure you clearly state the number & color jersey of the player. Be CONFIDENT with your voice and your body language. The more confidently you present yourself, the less likely you will be confronted.
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