CBOA Newsletter Jun09

Volume I Issue 6 Serving the Basketball Community since 1952 June 2009
Opening Tip
2009 – 2010
CBOA Executive President’s Message
President: Don Herman
Don Herman
president@cboa.ca Hi,
Vice-President:
The 2008-09 season is now over and what a season it was! Four National
Rod Davidson
vicepresident@cboa.ca appointments at the CIS & CCAA level resulting in 3 gold medal games and a
bronze medal appointment. Big congratulations go out to Michael Weiland, Troy
Past President: Eager, Doug Carter and Melanie Gray. In addition, Keith Uthe and Sergio
Fino Tiberi Giordano both did the gold medal finals in the Canadian National Wheelchair Club
pastpresident@cboa.ca
championships and the Canadian National Wheelchair Provincial championships
Treasurer: respectively. Finally, let’s not forget to mention all those individuals who officiated
Evan Picton the medal games at the provincial level this year. All-in-all a job EXTREMELY
treasurer@cboa.ca WELL DONE! With the talent we have here in Calgary, it simply makes our job at
the Executive that much more difficult and rewarding. Thank you all!
Secretary:
Don MacDonald
secretary@cboa.ca As most of you know by now we had our elections in May and with that some new
faces have joined us. I would like to welcome Ian Pollard to the Executive as
Evaluation Chair: Evaluation Chairperson. Ian is keen to get the mentorship program going full tilt
Ian Pollard again and will be working closely with Mike Bittante on implementing the new
evaluation@cboa.ca national certification program from CABO. Rod Davidson has changed portfolios
Education Chair: and is now the Vice President. Rod Davidson will continue to work closely with all
Mike Bittante members of the Executive but will also be the main contact for the Membership
education@cboa.ca Committee. Finally I would like to thank Stephen Anthony who “retired” from the
Executive this year. His effort and contribution to our group will be missed. Good
Member-at-Large: news is that he will now be eligible to do twice as many games given his new
Newsletter:
found free time!
Grant Hoe
mal@cboa.ca
There is one other change I want to let you know about. The Executive has hired
Commissioners: Ken Runquist to the position of Webmaster and Assistant Assignor. Ken was the
John Wieland main developer behind the ABOA’s website and has agreed to continue with the
Dick Vanderstam upgrading of our website. In addition he will be working closely with Dick
commissioner@cboa.ca
Vanderstam over the next several months in getting up to speed with some of the
Executive Email: assigning duties in preparation for John’s “retirement”. In John’s case, retirement
executive@cboa.ca means that he will simply be moving over to do more education and evaluation in
the future. Welcome aboard Ken!!
Well that’s it for now. I hope to see you on the court this summer and maybe
even at a camp! Have a great summer!
CBOA online:
http://www.cboa.ca
Next Meeting: Tip Off, September 10, 2009 St. Mary’s HS 7:00pm 1
1st Quarter
Important
Dates: Treasurer’s Report
June 5 – 7 Evan Picton
Shooting Stars
Tournament Thank goodness busy season is over! Now that the games have decreased, the cheques
have been written, and the financial statements are up to date, we can address two issues that
June 12 – 13 I think are and will be quite important to CBOA members.
Tournament
First, the advance process for CBOA members. As you may know, the CBOA provides
June 26 – 28 advances on game fees EARNED. These advances typically have been on a monthly
Canada West advance; however, “one-off” requests are also available. The maximum amount of an advance
Camp, Edmonton is calculated according to the following formula:
July 3 – 5 Game fees earned from the last pay period cut-off to the request date LESS CBOA 11% LESS
Prairie Dog Camp, a holdback for fines ($100 for every $1000 in games refereed) LESS Amounts withheld (i.e.
Saskatoon ABOA fees, equipment purchases, etc.) LESS Amounts previously advanced since the last
pay night.
July 2 – 5
Holdbacks are applied for two reasons. The most obvious one is to ensure that no official is
Stampede paid more than he/she has earned. The second is to ensure that in months where cash flow is
Shootout a little tighter (i.e. in January and February) we can still distribute payments to those officials
who require the funds. Holdbacks will be paid at the next pay night.
July 10 – 12
Tournament In the event where an official has inadvertently or otherwise been paid more than he/she has
earned the CBOA may choose carry the amount as a receivable and deduct it from the
September 10 - official’s next cheque. In order to request an advance, please send an e-mail request to
Tip off meeting treasurer@cboa.ca. Advance cheques will be mailed to the address on Arbiter on the third
Sunday of each month.
September 11 -
12 Of course, exceptional circumstances may require ad hoc advances to some officials and we
Superweekend, will always endeavour to meet these in the promptest of
Red Deer
The second issue that I would like to address is that the CBOA is looking for an Assistant
November 3, 5, Treasurer for the upcoming season. While accounting knowledge is preferred, it is not
10, 12 necessary as I will be assisting in your tutelage. Duties may include creating invoices,
st
Rookie, 1 & 2
nd collecting outstanding accounts, and payroll and remuneration will depend on the amount of
work done with the maximum amount earned being 1% of the CBOA’s billing for the period
Year Clinic
worked. This is a great learning opportunity for a referee who is also working toward an
accounting designation or someone looking for good part time income.
November 21
CBOA Clinic & Additionally, the candidate should be willing to consider and able to assume the Treasurer’s
Exam role by May 2010. If we are not able to find an internal candidate, we will have to consider
outsourcing the accounting role which would increase the cost to the CBOA significantly.
If you have any questions regarding the above please feel free to call me at (403) 618-2810.
2nd Quarter
WHAT DID YOU SAY?

Tom Lopes
Originally published FIBA Assist Magazine Issue 31 March/April 2008 Pages 32 - 33
Tom Lopes is the Executive Director for the Collegiate Basketball Officials Association. He is a Division I collegiate
basketball official and officiated 20 consecutive NCAA tournaments including three Final Foul appearances. In 1995, he
was selected as the Naismith Official of the Year. In addition, he is a clinician for the International Association of
Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. (IAABO).
Depending on the dictionary you choose to use, “communication” can be defined in any number of ways: a technique for
expressing ideas effectively; an interchange of thoughts or opinions; an idea imparted, interchanged or transmitted.
Translated as it applies to basketball officials, however, it takes on a meaning that is much more practical application, one
that involves having good listening skills and treating people with respect, the same as you would want to be treated
yourself. In the simplest of terms, it means little more than knowing how to handle people.
The game of basketball has many stakeholders: players, coaches, officials (not only the floor officials but also those who
sit at the scorer’s table) and fans. All of these stakeholders have something in common: they are all human, people with
strengths and weaknesses and varying moods that sometimes react in some unpredictable manner when under stress. It
is the better officials stand out from their less effective counterparts.
A basic fact in the human condition is that the most common set of the reasons for why someone loses emotional control,
whether in sport or otherwise, is twofold: first, that person is of the opinion that he or she has been somehow treated
unjustly; second, he or she wants to express an objection, in words or actions, to that perceived wrong. Essentially, the
person is saying “what you did was unfair and I want you to know how I feel about it.”
This reality applies as much to basketball officiating as it does to any perception of having been wronged. When such a
situation arises and an official’s decision is challenged, the easiest way out might be for the official to penalize the
challenge immediately by assessing a technical foul, a technical foul that could very well have been avoided by using
effective communication skills and recognizing that what could be taken as a blatant and very personal insult was really no
more than an objection, misguided or otherwise, to a perceived injustice.
This is where communication enters the picture. In officiating, a brief moment’s well-placed and effective interaction often
makes the difference. Such skill distinguishes the mediocre, “every day” variety referee, and the one who is usually
assigned to less challenging contests, from his or her fellow official who by contrast seems to draw all the important
games. Arguably, they both could be at the same level of knowledge when it comes to rules and floor mechanics, but the
official who is in demand is the one who demonstrates an ability to interact effectively with players, coaches and even with
his or her partners on the officiating team.
It has been said that experience is the best teacher and this certainly applies to officiating. As young and inexperienced
referees we all made the common mistake of saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. There are few of us who can’t
remember that occasion in our early years when we said to a coach, “you coach and I’ll referee.” In most cases, such a
comment only opened the door for a response from the coach, like “when are you going to start?” The rule of thumb that
says “for every action there is a reaction” is as true to human relations as it is to physics!
Continued on page 7…
Half Time
Education Evaluation
Mike Bittante Ian Pollard
The spring and summer season is upon us Want to become a better official? Are you
and the grind of the "Real Basketball Season" ready to make the jump from Junior High
is behind us. That is true in some ways but not School ball to High School ball? Interested in
in most so here are some reminders as you working High School Provincials? Want to be
work in the hot, sweaty gyms across the city considered for ACAC? Do you have
over the next few months.... aspirations beyond that?
• We are still using FIBA rules and FIBA
In order for any official to get better at the
mechanics.
“job” of officiating; that person needs to be
• Use the rule changes supplied by the
open to an honest critique of their skills and
tournament committees (i.e. many
tourneys use a 9minutes/quarter format
abilities. That is where the role of the
and modified # of timeouts) “evaluator” mandated by the CBOA comes in.
• Proper uniform at this time of year is
your zebra shirt and black Our goal is that each and every CBOA
shorts....wear whatever athletic shoes member has an opportunity to receive
are comfortable feedback from a member of the evaluation
• The game is to be called the same as it team.
would be in the "real basketball
season" - the players expect it We have an excellent opportunity this spring
• Bench decorum rules and player and summer to provide feedback to anyone
conduct rules are the same as the "real interested. If you would like an evaluation in
basketball season"...we don't get lax in the spring and/or summer please contact me
the lazy days of spring and summer with your schedule and we will get out to take
a look at you.
Also take the opportunity to go to a camp if
you can find the time...or at least ask our Lastly, any official who meets the ABOA
commissioners to hook you up with an official criteria that would like to be considered to
you rarely get to work with in the "real work ACAC basketball in the 2009/2010
season". It will be a learning experience for season should get in touch with the CBOA
both of you. executive so that your name can be
forwarded to the ABOA.
Have a wonderful, restful, enjoyable summer
everyone because in about 5 months the Have a great summer!
"Real Basketball Season" will be back!
3rd Quarter
RIGHT OR WRONG?
The following questions focus on the document, “FIBA Official Basketball Rules: Official
Interpretations”. A free download is provided on the FIBA website (www.fiba.com). For additional
clarifications, explanations or examples, please consult this document.
1. A3 is crossing the centre line while dribbling the ball from the backcourt to the frontcourt. Shall the
ball be considered to have moved to the frontcourt at the moment when A3 touches the frontcourt?
2. The ball has already touched the ring and is bouncing above it when a player reaches through the
basket from below and touches the ball. Has interference occurred?
3. While holding the ball and being closely guarded, A3 excessively swings elbows but does not make
contact with an opponent. Can a technical foul be called on A3?
4. A2 gains control of the ball while moving quickly. A2 loses balance and falls to the floor, after which
momentum causes A2 to slide a short distance before coming to a stop. Has A2 committed a traveling
violation?
5. A3 gains control of a rebound and attempts a long pass. B3, in the team B frontcourt near the
centre line, jumps to intercept the pass, gains control of the ball and returns to the floor touching the
team B backcourt. Has B3 illegally returned the ball to the backcourt?
6. While dribbling from the team A backcourt, A4 is closely guarded by B2 and B3 for six seconds,
after which A4 comes to a stop straddling the centre line and ends the dribble. Is the ball now in team
A’s frontcourt?
7. A2 has a clear fast break with no opponent between A2 and the opponents’ basket when B3 causes
contact from behind in an attempt to end A2’s fast break opportunity. Shall an unsportsmanlike foul be
called against B3?
8. Shall players be permitted to wear T-shirts under playing shirts?
9. A5 dribbles from the team A backcourt and comes to a stop straddling the centre line while still
dribbling. A5 then ends the dribble and immediately passes the ball to A2 who is in the team B
backcourt. Has A5 illegally returned to the backcourt?
10. On the jump ball that begins the 1st period, the ball has been legally tapped by A3. His team mate
A5 jumps from the team A frontcourt, gains control of the ball in the air and then lands in the team A
backcourt. Has A5 illegally returned the ball to the backcourt?
Answers on page 8…
4th Quarter
Newsletter
Thank you all again for making the CBOA Newsletter a success this past season. This has been a
valuable communication tool. The CBOA executive is calling for a volunteer to take over the publishing
of the newsletter. If you are interested please contact Grant Hoe or Ian Pollard.
We would really like to hear from you on the content you would like to see in this newsletter. We strive
to make this document as fresh, relevant and interesting as possible and your feedback is vital to
keeping those goals. Again, thanks for reading.
See you on the court!
Recruiting Camps
Here are some of the summertime

Plans are underway for the 2009 fall camps available if you are interested in
recruitment drive. The CBOA was attending…
successful at recruiting and June 26 - 28 (Full)

Canada West Camp
retaining a number of new officials University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
this past year. If you have any Registration & information available at
http://web.me.com/david.a.hill/Canada-
ideas on how to promote our West/Welcome.html.
organization to new officials, or you July 3 - 5

Prairie Dog
would like to help with recruiting in University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
the fall, please contact Donald Registration & information available at
http://www.stripezone.com.
MacDonald via email at
July 9 – 12
secretary@cboa.ca. West Coast Official’s Camp
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Specific opportunities to help out Registration & information available at
http://www.stripezone.com.
will be advertised in upcoming

newsletters.
Overtime
WHAT DID YOU SAY?

Continued from page 3…
Other examples of verbal inexperience are such challenging comments as “sit down”, “stop refereeing”, “get back into
the team bench area” and, the worst of all, “shut up.” All of these declarations immediately put up a barrier to further
communication; you and the object of your comment are now in an adversarial role and potentially in line for a long
and difficult game.
Body language is another form of communication: Staring at someone, putting hands on hips, pointing a finger: all of
these present a direct challenge and will normally generate a negative response from the coach or player.
In the early years of learning their craft, officials will experience all of the above and hopefully will make adjustments
as they review what happened in individual games. Such reviews are quite natural; how often, as we were driving
home, have we found ourselves second-guessing how we handled a disenchanted player or an angry coach, or how
we might have answered a challenge differently so as to diffuse rather than escalate the problem.
Even the most inexperienced official knows he or she has the authority to levy a technical foul if the defiance merits it.
The spirit and intent of the technical foul rule, however, is that such a penalty should be used only as a last resort, with
the ultimate purpose of restoring the order that is necessary if there is to be fair play.
The problem for less experienced officials, therefore, is recognizing the difference between a behavior that requires a
technical foul and a behavior that can be more smoothly diffused with a serving of patience seasoned with effective
communication and a touch of compassion.
How do the good officials handle situations?
The best way to find the answer to this question is simply to ask them. In your area there are probably some very good
and successful officials. Talk to them; observe them in action; ask them what it was that he or she said to that
frustrated coach or player in the final two minutes of the game that put the coach at ease and prevented a disruption
from escalating. Officials have to anticipate criticism from coaches and players during the game and must not take
such comments personally.
There are many techniques at our disposal when such situations develop. Try immediately moving quickly to your
assigned position on the court after reporting a foul; if the coach has a question, he or she will get your attention
without your having to wait around. When it does become prudent to reply to such a challenge, always remember to
be a responder rather than an initiator. Don’t bother to answer statements (they don’t usually require an answer
anyway) but if the coach does have a question you should let him or her ask it before you start talking. Always be
under control; speak in calm, easy tones, be aware of body language and try to maintain an alert, positive and
confident posture. When talking to a coach, make it so no one else can hear what you are saying.
When you are questioned on a call, try to keep your answer simple and to the point. Some possibilities are “I missed
the call”, or “From my angle I’m sure I was correct”, or “I think I was correct and you think you’re correct, but we’ll both
have to see the tape to know for sure.” Don’t try to bluff; it just doesn’t work. Remember also that if a question has
been asked or a clarification requested, don’t ignore the coach or player. Many times a short, honest answer or
explanation will do wonders for your credibility.
And when all else fails and the coach or player is clearly out of control, it’s time to stop talking and blow the whistle.
Post Game
ANSWERS Commissioner’s Report

Dick Vanderstam
1. No (Art. 28.1.3, 3rd bullet)
2. Yes (Art. 31.2.4, 2nd bullet)

The spring leagues are going well and
3. Yes (Art. 38.3.1)
most people are working once a week.
4. No (Art. 25.2.3)
5. No. (Art. 30.1.2) On June 12/13 we are going to be

involved in a huge tournament with
6. Yes (Art. 28.1.3, 2nd bullet)
about nine sites. On Friday I will need
7. Yes (Art. 36.1.4) 18 officials that are available at
8. No (Art. 4.3.1) 4:00pm. On Saturday I would like about
45 officials to be available to work.
9. Yes (Art. 28) (When A5 ends the dribble
while straddling the centre line, Art. 28.1.3,
3rd bullet, no longer applies. Art. 28.1.3, 2nd The end of June brings the spring
bullet dictates that the ball is now in the team
A frontcourt. Therefore when A5 passes the leagues to the end of their season. If
ball to A2, the violation occurs.) you are still interested in working
10. No (Art. 30.1.2) games there is a summer league that is
operated by the U of C that plays 4
nights a week.
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Volume I Issue 6 Serving the Basketball Community since 1952 June 2009

WHAT DID YOU SAY?

8. Shall players be permitted to wear T-shirts under playing shirts?

See you on the court!

Here are some of the summertime

successful at recruiting and June 26 - 28 (Full)

organization to new officials, or you July 3 - 5

will be advertised in upcoming

WHAT DID YOU SAY?

How do the good officials handle situations?

ANSWERS Commissioner’s Report

2. Yes (Art. 31.2.4, 2nd bullet)

5. No. (Art. 30.1.2) On June 12/13 we are going to be

There will also be two tournaments in

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