Winter 2012
November 2015 -FALL Edition
Jaime McCaig OABO President
OPENING REMARKS reality for our Association. More importantly CAMP DIRECTOR the OABO Executive must be diligent in I would like to congratulate Don Thorne, Mike protecting our members from abuse in order It is my extreme pleasure to announce the McPhee and Tino Decastro on their to consistently provide a harassment free reappointment of Bruce Covert to Camp acclamation to their respective Executive environment in which to officiate. Director for our 2016 OABO Development positions at the 2015 OABO AGM. Camps. Bruce has done an outstanding job of I also want to thank our Legal Counsel Sam organizing our OABO Development Camps for I want to congratulate Brian Secceraccia on Hill whose representation prior to and at the the past 25 years and has consistently his reappointment to the position of Regional meeting was invaluable and the reality is we brought innovative ideas to benefit all Representative for the Northern Region. would not been able to get through this Officials attending the Camps. process without his legal expertise. 2015 OABO SEMINAR
I wish to express my sincere appreciation to IAABO FIBA MANUAL the Brant/Norfolk Board for the wonderful 2016 OABO SEMINAR & AGM job they did in hosting our 2015 OABO The IAABO/FIBA 2 and 3 Person Manual is Seminar. Special thanks to Mark Baxter, Jim Our host for next year is the Ottawa Valley now complete and has been distributed to Chmiel and Marty Chapple for the long hours Board of Approved Basketball Officials. The Local Boards. I want to thank Tim Laurain for they put in organizing our showcase event of dates are September 30-October 2 at the his diligent work in the preparation of the the year. The speakers were excellent as was Hampton Inn Ottawa. The room rate is $125 FIBA Manual and Don Thorne for the quick the amazing hospitality. There was no doubt a night. The on line link to the hotel can be turnaround on the printing and distribution. the true highlight of the weekend was Walter found in this edition of The Whistle as well as Gretzky. He engaged us with his charisma, his on the Home Page of the OABO website at IAABO genuine personality and heartfelt words at www.oabo.ca or you can call the hotel I want to thank Tom Lopes for attending our the Wall of Fame Dinner. He had time for all directly at 613-741-2300. Please quote the 2015 OABO Seminar both as a Guest Speaker of us and to see him in the hospitality room Group Code OVB. King or Queen Rooms are and in his capacity as Executive Director. late at night still signing autographs despite a now available to reserve. For more details on IAABO is committed to working with us and very long day was truly inspiring the location please go to providing whatever resources we need as we www.ottawaandconferenceandeventcentre.c transition from our last year of National ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING om Federation Rules to FIBA Rules at the High I would like to thank all the voting delegates On Line Registration will begin April 1st/2016. School Level. for their extreme patience. I know the There is an advertisement included as well discipline process was painstakingly long but from the Ottawa Board. at the end of the day was necessary. As everyone knows we now live in a litigious society and Legal Counsel has become a
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ON LINE CABO FIBA EXAM The Boys Provincial Championships will take for all other OBA Club Ball games The 2016 place March 7-9/2016 Ontario Cup Provincial Championships fees There will be a shorter time frame to write are as follows: the on line exam this year. It will be available A Sault St Marie to write for 2 weeks December 1-15. The U10-U12 $35 length of time to write is the same 75 AA Timmins minutes but the one major change is the U13 $40 AAA Windsor exam is now Open Book. U15-U19 $50
OCAA Additional Expenses OUA The Regional Assigning Proposal was 1. Travel will be arranged by the Local approved at the recent AGM in Brantford. For the 2015-2016 I will be representing the Host Officiating Board, approved by The Executive received 21 Wildcard OABO Executive on the OABO/OUA Oversight OBA and reimbursement will take Nominations from Local Boards who do have Committee. I am pleased to announce that place following receipt of invoice. Colleges within their geographical area. The Sandy Forand will be returning to serve on 2. Accommodations will be arranged applications were reviewed by the OABO the Committee. I want to thank Paul and approved by OBA through third Executive and 9 were chosen based on their Speisman for his hard work in the past year as party service provider and paid for officiating experience at both the OCAA and a member of the Committee. The third by Local Officiating Board. OUA Level. member of the Committee will now come Reimbursement will take place from the current OUA Panel of Officials. The There were 5 applicants for the position of following receipt of invoice. OABO Executive felt it important for the Facilitator. Congratulations to Michael Currie 3. Meals and Parking will not be current Panel Officials to have a voice at the who was the successful candidate. Mike covered unless otherwise approved table when it comes to decisions that affect brings a lot of experience as a former by OBA. the hard work they put in on the floor. As a Supervisor at both the College and University Committee we will have two main goals to Level and has very strong administrative accomplish over this current season in skills. conjunction with the OUA. They are as The OBA in addition to their presentation at the OABO AGM on the Ontario Basketball There have no doubt been some growing follows: League (OBL) has started another new pains with this new procedure for assigning 1. Hiring of a second Supervisor. League, the Ontario Scholastic Basketball games. I want to thank the Local Board 2. Creation of an annual Funding Association (OSBA). In this edition you will Presidents and Local Board Assignors for their Formula for the Officials find information on both new Leagues. patience and co-operation. There will be Development Plan. further discussion at our OABO Executive 2016 ANNUAL LOCAL BOARD PRESIDENTS’ level and a meeting with the OCAA in BASKETBALL ONTARIO MEETING December to review the first half issues that I attended the OBA AGM on October 31 at arose. I want to thank the Local Boards who the Sport Alliance Building to represent The meeting will take place on Saturday, April have taken the time to send us their concerns OABO. Unfortunately they did not reach 30/2016 at the Toronto Airport West Hotel in writing. quorum for the meeting therefore resulting in from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Here are some only discussion on issues but no formal voting early agenda items to be discussed. The OCAA Women’s Provincial could take place. Championships will take place at Niagara 1. OCAA Regional Assigning College on March 3-5/2016 and the OCAA In this Edition of The Whistle you will find a 2. Review of our Constitution Men’s Provincial Championships will take list of the Basketball Ontario 2016 Ontario 3. Presentation from Reftown ( place on March 5-7/2016 at Humber College. Cup Provincial Championships. They were Assigning Software) also published in the 2015 Seminar Booklet. 4. Presentation from Suppliers ( FIBA OFSAA Shirt) At our OABO AGM there was a motion passed The Girls Provincial Championships were just to have standard Game Fees for all 2016 Those four items will take up the majority of completed. I want to extend my sincere Provincial Championships on a 1 year trial the day. appreciation to the R/C’s and Officials for all basis. Please be advised this policy does not their hard work. affect the Local Board Fees you have in place
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REGIONAL MEETINGS The East Region consisting of Bay of Quinte, the holiday season and for a healthy and Cobourg, Kingston, Ottawa, Peterborough, happy 2016. The Central East Meeting consisting of Barrie, Renfrew and Seaway Valley will take place on Durham, Toronto and York Region will be the evening of Friday, September 30 as part Merry Christmas taking place Thursday December 3.. of the 2016 OABO Seminar in Ottawa. Jaime The West Region Meeting consisting of Elgin, CLOSING REMARKS Grey Bruce, Kent. K/W, London, Oxford, Jaime McCaig Sarnia & Windsor will take place on Saturday, In closing I want to take this opportunity to President, OABO April 30th prior to the annual Local Board wish you and your families all the best during Presidents Meeting.
Table of Contents Desk of the Secretary/Treasury 9 And IAABO Region Report 9 President’s Report 1 Vice President Report 3 MSO 12 Interpreter’s Report 4 Ottawa Bringing it Home 13 Toronto Airport West Hotel Special 14 Northern Rep Report 5
Provincial Supervisor 8
Rick Parnham OABO Vice President or amendments please feel free to friendly. The goal is to provide OABO As we prepare for the holiday season we contact me to discuss any ideas or members with a site filled with resources find it time to congratulate everyone on suggestions you may have. related to rules, mechanics, the completion of the girls High School OBA Fair Play Committee: administration, awards, nominations, and season. It's hard to believe we are this far communications from OABO and our into the officiating year already. With I am pleased to be the OABO Rep on the client partners. I would ask if anyone has OCAA, OUA, HS and OBA now getting into OBA Fair Play Committee. We are some interest in being part of the build full swing, this time of year becomes busy scheduled to meet every second Tuesday process or has ideas to share please and demanding of all of us. Thank you to to review all complaints brought forward. contact me. The aim is to roll it out early all of the officials and executive members Major issues that require a quicker 2016 as a resource and educational tool that work hard to service our clients and timeline will be heard as necessary. The for officials. provide the quality product expected aim is to be efficient in our handling of all from OABO officials. issues and communicate the findings to Congratulations to those selected to work those involved timely and clearly. Please at OFSAA events this Fall. It is a great thrill Constitutional Committee: work with your executive to communicate for both the players and officials. Best of all technical fouls issued to coaches and luck for success on the exams we all are As VP I have the pleasure to announce to assistants when they happen. OBA is about to write very soon. Take these our membership that we have appointed going to track all of those incidents to learning opportunities seriously to help the Constitutional Committee for this ensure the Zero Tolerance policy is with your personal growth and year. Welcome Geordie Montgomery and enforced. Please submit all game reports development. Happy holidays to each of Mark Baxter; we are pleased to have your to Don Thorne who will make sure the you and your families. As always if I can expertise assist with the task of committee gets the information to be of assistance please don't hesitate to addressing some of our governance review. contact me and let me know what issues. We look forward to working support I can provide. specifically on two issues; 1) investigative OABO Website: procedures, sanctions and the appellate Respectfully submitted; process and 2) compliance with the Not The website rebuild is underway. The site For Profit Act. Those with other concerns is going to be fresh and current and user- Rick
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Interpreter’s Report-Mike McPhee of the last few years. On Friday fit officials. The Saturday session Once again September was there were 3 featured guest had 13 rules and mechanics session conference month with the OABO clinicians who presented hour long that reviewed areas of concern with seminar in Brantford followed by lectures. Rod Olson led off with how things are being done during the IAABO conference in Denver. Leadership and Motivation that games across the country (U.S. and The OABO seminar featured some challenged those officials present to Ontario). Each IAABO board in excellent presentations from Tom become process driven people who Ontario received a thumb drive of Lopes, Rich Stehlik, and J.D. Collins. can lead their local areas to the Saturday topics from that I covered the NFHS rules and did an improvement. Lee Fjelstad taught seminar. Unfortunately mine had a update on FIBA as it existed at that us how to be effective technological glitch in which the time. communicators, and Michelle videos did not play, so it can be Futrell covered the methods and found on the IAABO website. In Denver the program was practices for creating healthy and different from the multi-rule days NFHS RULES
Rule 10-6-12 was extended to cover all ball handlers, no matter where they are located on the court. Therefore the 4 must be fouls from last year are applied to post players as well as perimeter players. For review they are: a) Placing 2 hands on a player. b) Placing an extended arm bar on a player c) Placing and keeping a hand on a player. d) Contacting the player more than once with the same hand or alternate hands (in other words jabbing at the player) Sleeves/tights, headbands and wrist bands must all be the same colour for all members of a team. They may be white, black, beige or the predominant colour of the jersey. Points of emphasis for the year are post play, rebounding, protecting the free throw shooter, and proper signals. Further to the free throw shooter item a national interpretation was released in the pre-season memorandum on October 9th that said in essence that if a defender in a lane space, crosses the free-throw line before the ball hits the ring, or backboard it is a violation. If the defender contacts the free throw shooter it is a foul. Penalize the violation if the free throw does not score, but ALWAYS penalize the foul.
All local board interpreters were forwarded a copy of the memo, so they have the case play examples to share with their membership.
This is our last season for NFHS rules in high school in Ontario, so let’s make it the year to get all the rules enforced and interpreted correctly.
FIBA RULES
Because of pending mechanics changes, the FIBA Handbook was not available at the same time as the NFHS one. Tim Laurain worked countless hours updating the 2 and 3 person mechanics revisions and as of writing, the document is at the printer. Just before the print date the FIBA Interpretations arrived. They are included in the handbook as well. Unfortunately, FIBA changed its mind on an interpretation so that when you get your book, you will have to cross out FIBA the Article 34 Interpretations that have to do with a player who is fouled in the act of shooting, and then passes the ball. FIBA has gone back to the previous interpretation. In this situation the foul would not be considered in the act of shooting. The key thing to remember is that all FIBA rules except for the specifics noted in the OBA Parameters are included in the FIBA games we do. At this point there are no changes to the Parameters chart from last year.
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MECHANICS
There are 3 notable mechanics changes in the handbook.
On all offensive end line throw-ins, the Lead official will sound the whistle, before handing or bouncing the ball to the thrower. The Lead will also put the player between himself and the backboard except when the throw in spot is beyond where the 3 point arc intersects with the end line. The Trail Official will mirror the chopping in of time on these throw- ins as well. The second change concerns the ball placement during time-outs. The ball will be left on the floor - at spot of throw- in; - at free throw line if free throws are to follow; or - out on floor parallel to the throw-in spot if the throw-in will be within a team bench area. The third change concerns how the Lead will work the end line. The basic position will ask officials to keep distance from play; keep torso toward front of rim (45°) and avoid working directly behind the backboard.
In addition there is new terminology used to describe movement. The key one is “cross step”. Basically it means that when covering a play when players move to the basket/away from the official, a cross step is used to maintain an open look. Essentially officials step in the opposite direction of the player movement. The manual has good diagrams that illustrate the concept.
The new mechanics emphasize the importance of a good pre-game with partners since there are so many things that aren’t ‘same old same old’ that have to be done.
CABO/FIBA EXAM
The CABO on-line exam will be available address that is on file with OABO. Last of play to deal with. As I have st to be written, December 1 to December year nearly 50 OABO members had exam said before; “now is the time 15th with closing time on the 15th at 1:00 problems because their e-mail had when we have the biggest pm EST. The exam will have 75 minutes changed and had not been updated. of availability once started and will be influence on the most participants considered “open book”. It is important In closing, is my yearly reminder in the game”. that your e-mail address be up to date, that this is the time of year when and on record with OABO, as it is your our focus has to be at its height, Mike McPhee- OABO Interpreter. entry into the exam. Any information . with two rules sets in operation at about the exam will be sent to the the same time and multiple levels
Northern Report –Brian Seccareccia With the local, regional and Muskoka Parry Sound November. We are preparing for the beginning of the high school provincial high school girls Submitted by Michael Simonnett boys and club basketball seasons championships taking place this is an exciting and busy time of the The Muskoka Parry Sound board over the next few weeks and are would like to thank Paul Doiron for year. Good luck to all of the looking forward to an increased his years of service as President. officials who will be working these number of games in the regions The Fall Season has gone very well games. The OUA and OCAA over last year. for the Muskoka-Parry Sound basketball season has also started region. We had tournaments in North Bay and this will provide us with some Huntsville, Bracebridge, Parry high quality entertainment. Listed Sound and at Olympia Sports Camp Submitted by John Fong below are some of the highlights during the high school girls We've had a high school schedule since September of each of the season. Our region will be hosting which has included one tournament Northern Boards. the Girls GBSSA Championships at "A" and "AA" in the third week in and have helped out in Timmins and Sudbury. Page 5
requiredre-scheduling. but the responses from coaches We just started the OCAA season Unfortunately the latest was and others have been positive. With with working with our fellow related to a tragedy involving a the coming winter, the secondary officials from the north. student of Marymount Academy. type roads of Northern Ontario, will
We do not have any NOSSA This is the last week of play before add challenges to traveling officials. tournaments this year. going into the playoffs with the two It is a common event to have the division format applying again this main highway, Hwy 17, linking the 3 We're looking forward to hosting year. centers involved, closed for storm the Tomahawk boys' tournament in conditions and accidents. December which is going to host a Members have been attending Fortunately the proposal allows for lot of traveling officials from all over meetings regularly and at present overnight accommodation when Ontario. are preparing to complete the involving travel between Sault and Sault Ste. Marie required tests. All members, except Sudbury. Unfortunately it doesn’t those new, will be required to write Submitted by Jeff Bussineau cover North Bay to and from the CABO online exam. The new Sudbury where condition along The loss of yet another high school officials will write a locally Lake Nipissing can lead to due to amalgamation in Sault Ste. developed exam on line through dangerous conditions especially Marie has meant another reduction our assigning software where they from North Bay through Verner. in game assignments covered by will experience a similar time out as Hopefully this will be re-visited the Sault board. To make up for the the CABO exam. Thanks to the before the snow flies. lost assignments and teaching program developer who, at no opportunities, a senior division of additional expense, has now made We are looking forward to hosting the Sault College Girls’ Tournament it possible to duplicate the CABO both the NOSSA A and AA was turned into an introductory experience with exams. tournaments mid November and three-person camp. Due to the the start up of the Boy’s season will uncertainty of the teacher labor It will also challenge our President follow close on. Local Youth leagues situation, this camp was put and Interpreter as they put have kicked off their seasons together quite late and was not together a 50 question exam with providing us with a training ground opened to other northern boards, attention to the rule changes and for several new, young officials who but we look forward to offering this points of emphasis. They will have been attending meetings. opportunity in the years to come. continue to produce quizzes to help Although we have lost the services officials focus on the two rules sets of a couple of college and university An early season highlight for our presently at use. members some 7 new members board was Jeff Bussineau being have expressed an interest in Members are looking forward to an named a Provincial Evaluator. joining the ranks. We are hopefully U15 club tourney in a week and Thank you to Bruce Covert for his we will be able to take them on. trust and guidance. then the last weekend of November Laurentian Men’s coach Shawn Reluctantly, due to health issues, Swords has changed the format of We look forward to serving our high we have lost the services of a long school clientele as we prepare to his high school boy’s tournament to time member, Robert McIlvenna. host single-A Boys’ OFSAA in March a Saturday-Sunday schedule. This We wish Rob well and hope he will will help avoid the difficulty in experience a healthy recovery. He Sudbury supplying officials from noon on has served the game well as an Friday. We are hoping that the Submitted by Charles Ketter official and coach, so will be missed teams will find this a more by many. interesting format that will be The girl’s season is now winding continued in the future. Remember – it’s not enough to be down to a close with numerous perfect. We need to improve – the adjustments to the schedule. This The OCAA proposal has stretched players deserve it! year appears to take the record for our resources to the breaking point, the number of games that Page 6
North Bay and Sudbury proves University where we provided again that all Northern Boards are officials for 20 games. Our officials Timmins working together. Some of our worked 10 pre-season varsity Submitted by Pierre Thibodeau officials will be travelling to North games at Lakehead University, as Bay to help them out during the both the men and women PBOA – Timmins Executive 2015- Tomahawk tournament in welcomed out of town teams. In 2016 December. our local high schools, we provided President Pierre Paul Thibodeau officials for both the Varsity girls’ Vice President Adam Presseault regular season (30 games), and the Secretary-Treasurer Angelo Lia Thunder Bay JV girls’ regular season. Both have Interpreter/Evaluator Pierre Submitted by Doug Reid just wrapped up and playoffs have Paul Thibodeau commenced. Some of our officials Assignor Evan Colameco Wally Peterson was recognized for have travelled to neighboring 35 years of service as an official. He communities for high school Congratulations to Pierre Paul continues to referee at a high level, tournaments, and will be doing so Thibodeau for his 35 years of and serve as our training officer. He again for their playoffs. We will service with IAABO. He received works with young officials when also be sending one of our officials, the award at the AGM in Brantford. they are just starting out, and has Matt Goble, to Windsor for the had a big impact on all the officials upcoming OFSAA provincial So far in Timmins, we had the Sister working within our championships where he will be Fay tournament hosted by board. Congratulations Wally! working AAA games. Best of luck O’Gorman High School on Matt October 2nd and 3rd. The Our season started with a pre- tournament was a success. Getting season high school varsity help from our neighbouring boards tournament held at Lakehead
In the picture is the daughters of Gord Smith, Stephanie Inaugural Gord Smith Memorial Manderville & Jenny Smith presenting the cheque to Brad Warner of the Canadian Cancer Society. Bay of Quinte Board of Approved Basketball Officials hosted the Inaugural Gord Smith Memorial Tournament October 2 & 3 in honour of Gord Smith who dedicated over 40 years of his life to the basketball community as an Official, Coach and Administrator.
We are proud to have raised $2000 towards Officials vs Cancer and plan to make this an annual event.
Sincerely
Jaime McCaig President, Bay of Quinte Board of Approved Basketball Officials ”
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2015 Bruce Covert Provincial Supervisor The following have been selected to work one of the OFSAA tournaments. Congratulations to all.
Thanks. Bruce
OFSAA A Girls OFSAA A AA Girls Roster OFSAA AAA Girls Roster
Ryan Dupre - Windsor Barry Cullen - Windsor Mark Garvey - Windsor Dan Golding - Windsor Kent Howie - Windsor Rick Frank - Windsor Dave Marcon - Windsor Norm Innocente - Windsor Kevin Greenwood - Windsor Matt Kennette - Windsor Dave Krndija - Windsor Josh Leeman - Windsor Tom Kaschalk - Windsor Mike Kryworuchko - Windsor Don Hollerhead - Windsor Suzy Pizzicaroli - Windsor Rob Merritt - Windsor Scott Scantlebury - Windsor Mary Rondot - Windsor Greg Yearly- Windsor Rick Thorne - Windsor Teresa Stuck - Windsor Karin Barrie - London Dan Van Horn - Windsor Lindsay Walsh - Durham Holly Foster - Sarnia Laurie Ethier - Quinte Pascale Mapleston - Hamilton Anderson St Valle - Niagara Janice Lui - TABO Matt Goble - Thunder Bay Jason Smith - Brant/Norfolk Kelly Mecredy - Ottawa David Smith - Oxford Norman Handrigan - London Colin Hoehne - Kingston Tommy Wu - York Dave Frank - Elgin Vince Venneri -Guelph Peel - Fady Matta Derek Stewart - Elgin Andrew MacIntosh - Barrie
RC - Mike Foubert RC - Chester Graham RC - Paul Johnson Assistant - Tim Cook Assistant - Nino DeLuca Assistant - John MacDonald
National Appointments with a recommendation that I have had discussion with some in working a national (excluding CIS) he/she be seen at a higher level. of the larger provinces. BC, tournament will submit an For over thirty years the OABO We appreciate that some local Alberta and Quebec as to the application form (to be executive has used local board boards have a huge membership process they use. All are using developed) to the OABO nominations to compile a list of base, with many very worthy their camps as a source of executive. The form will include officials for consideration for officials and they do their best to identification. Alberta also uses a section to be completed by the national appointments. This has share these assignments. This their high school provincial local board - confirmation that been a fairly successful process. has resulted in some of these championships. Officials who are the official is a member of good Its biggest drawback has been officials never having worked interested in being considered standing and an indication of that the local board has had another national, or not getting for a national appointment whether or not the local board complete autonomy over whom back for many years. For this submit an application and endorses the nomination and a they nominate. This has made it reason as well as the movement nominees are selected through rational as to why, why not. difficult for some officials to by CABO and FIBA to identify that process. develop and grow their national younger candidates and develop The dates for the CCAA men's profile. For example, over the them with more exposure to The OABO executive has decided tournament in Alberta is March years we have had many officials national tournaments we have that using summer camps, or 16-19. The women's is March 16- who have gone to their first decided to re-vamp our system. OFSAA tournaments is too 19 in Windsor. Application forms national tournament and done We need to have the ability to restrictive as not all officials have for these tournaments will be on extremely well (Semi-Finals, get identified officials to national access to them. As a result we the OABO web site by December Medal games, etc.). The post tournaments when we believe it have decided that for this year 7th. tournament evaluation has come is warranted. any official who is interested in Thanks Bruce
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From the Desk of the Secretary/Treasurer & IAABO D9 Rep
It was a very busy AGM Weekend this past We all look forward to next year’s AGM in It is not easy gathering all the documents from September in Brantford and I know we all send Ottawa. FIBA and CABO. Plans are in the works for next our thanks to Mark Baxter, Jim Chmiel, Marty The IAABO fall seminar was held in Denver, year’s book which will include Ontario High Chapple, the remaining members of the Colorado. The Canadian contingent was quite School exceptions. organizing committee as well as all the officials a bit smaller but the following did make it out of the Brant-Norfolk board for a great there; Gene & Marie Schaaf, Tim Laurain, With the IAABO theme in mind, I receive quite conference. Robin Holbrook, Mike McPhee, Tina and I. a few questions regarding what IAABO Our current membership stands at a total of provides members for their $35 US fee. Another fantastic Wall of Fame Banquet was 1588 members consisting of 1422 Active, 103 held where we honored our long time service Associate, 46 Non-officiating and 17 OABO Over the years Dennis Herbert has compiled a members. Congrats to Paul Johnson for Honorary members. list which constantly grows, so without further receiving the Wink Willox Award, Dennis I would like to remind all board Treasurers that ado ….. Herbert for receiving OABO Honorary OABO fees are now past due. Membership, Chester Graham and Dennis By now all board Secretaries have received the Keiser for both receiving the OABO Award of IAABO FIBA Handbook. I would like to thank Merit. Tim Laurain for his work on this year’s edition.
IAABO Marketing Group) IAABO on-line store at through IAABO Foundation. Applicants must www.iaabogear.com. Newsletter is sent to you apply (deadline date). It must be noted here Individual Membership Benefits in 5 editions - hardcopy plus on-line version that the IAABO camps based in the USA are Region Nine Representative available. Newsletter does contain FIBA NFHS rules based. Don Thorne articles. --Website access includes Video Play of the --Annual membership card provides phone Week; Email discussion and Tips and Taps, plus, contacts and lists available resources for you. ‘Ask the Trainer” , Michelle Futrill, an athletic --Joining- $35.00 US funds; annual membership trainer, provides tips on keeping fit and injury fee has remained constant last 13 years. No fee --Annual Rules Interpretation Seminar (Fall rehab. hike with Executive Director Tom Lopes in /September) and AGM Meeting (Spring/April). charge. 16,000 current Members, 160+ As an IAABO member, you may attend these --IAABO supports RefSchool: a test-based site chapters. meetings- no registration costs to you; that helps keep on sharp with rules knowledge; --IAABO patch- distinctive logo designating transportation and accommodations are currently NFHS questions and FIBA questions. A official is ‘IAABO’ certified; worn on left breast- members’ only expenses. A hospitality room modest fee of $20 US for first year and $5 plate of shirt. Honigs (Stoney Creek) has serves light breakfast and evening meal/ renewal thereafter. See www.iaabo.org web exclusive patented rights. Shirts may be refreshments which Local Host Board cover. page for option to register. ordered with patch sewn on or purchased Non-IAABO members $200 US and up. --Subscription to “REF Magazine” at reduced individually. Patch must be removed if annual --Educational material given to board rate of $24.95 US (regular $46.95 US) for all membership is not renewed. Contact person is interpreters at no charge. Non-IAABO boards IAABO members (59% Savings). See Herman Murphy (1-800-560- $250 US and up. Commencing September 2016 www.iaabo.org for link to receive this discount. 6680).www.honigs-canada.com Canadian IAABO boards will receive FIBA Rules Canadian IAABO members get the same deal, Lesson Plan book, FIBA you make the Ruling --IAABO Handbook High School Rules. Spiral but we have to add $30 shipping on top so it’s bound, FIBA Rules colour panels of crew of two DVD. $24.95 + $30 ($54.95 total). There’s no getting and three person mechanics, FIBA Case Book, --Years of service jacket/lapel pins recognizing around those postal costs. That’s what we pay CABO Interpretations, (Future books will have milestone marks (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35,40, to mail the mags to Canada, so it’s just a pass- Ontario High School Exceptions). Handbook is 45 years). Pins can be purchased individually or annually printed, includes IAABO organization ,usually, Local Board honours your service along cost. structure and members. (Non-IAABO members years belonging to IAABO chartered boards price The URL for the Canadian subs somewhere between $27 & $30 CDN) --Regional Officials Camps- 4 earmarked for 2015. Modest fee, includes room and board, is https://www.pubservice.com/rf/subnew.asp --Sportorials. 20 page newsletter (colour) x?PC=RF&PK=BASKETB&FC=CANADA featuring articles on rule coverage, game School shirt, DVD game analysis, multiple game management, regional interest stories, annual –officiating experiences, classroom sessions IAABO Facebook page and Twitter links can be meeting notes, Honigs and PMG’s (Premier and a social evening at a local establishment. Scholarships (half the registration fee) available found www.iaabo.org
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Lastly, it must truly be basketball season because Canadian golf season is over. I can tell that because I can’t find my ball under the 6 inches of snow in my back yard. I hope the girl's season has treated you all well, now I challenge you all to remember to T.H.I.N.K. before you speak out there. OH… an acronym you say!! What possibly could it stand for? True, Helpful, Interesting, Necessary, and Kind. If what you are about to say to any player, coach, or even fellow official does not contain these five things you may find it better not to say anything. Try it for a game or two and see if it makes a difference.
Don Membership Support Officer’s Message - Tino DeCastro
Ontario Basketball Association OSBA Opertions CABO Website Has several new Initiatives for the 2015-16 OSBA Regular Schedule Season, please click on the following links for The CABO website is now up and running. The the full story Canada Basketball new address is: www.cabocanada.ca Ontario Basketball League Announces the formation of CBOC Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association CLICK HERE for the full story
Photos from the OABO Seminar Weekend 2015
Paul Mitchell Oabo 60 yrs & Dutch Decker Poster
Dennis Keiser OABO award of merit Chester Graham OABO award of merit Dennis Herbert OABO Honorary
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Ontario Cup As a culmination to the club basketball season, each year Ontario Basketball organizes and stages the Ontario Cup Provincial Championships, which are open to all member clubs. Teams entered into the Ontario Cup are made up of community "rep" and club team programs. Ontario Basketball offers a competitive playing environment by hosting competitions in various divisions, with division one being the highest level of competition. Each level is offered to males and females athletes in nine age categories. 2016 ONTARIO CUP PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Age Category 2016 Dates Location U10 Novice Girls April 1-3 London U11 Atom Girls April 1-3 London U12 MajorAtom Girls April 1-3 York region U10 Novice Boys April 8-10 London U11 Atom Boys April 8-10 Niagara region U12 Major Atom Boys April 8-10 Milton U13 Bantam Girls April 15-17 Windsor U14 Major Bantam Girls April 15-17 Brampton U13 Bantam Boys April 22-24 Niagara region U14 Major Bantam Boys April 22-24 London U15 Midget Girls April 29 - May 1 North Bay U16 Major Midget Girls April 29 - May 1 Ottawa U17 Juvenile Girls May 6-8 Kitchener-Waterloo U19 Junior Women May 6-8 Kitchener-Waterloo U15 Midget Boys May 13-15 Niagara region U16 Major Midget Boys May 13-15 Ottawa U17 Juvenile Boys May 27-29 York region U19 Junior Men May 27-29 Kitchener-Waterloo
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OABO 2017 Seminar
2016 OABO Conference & AGM
Sept 30 – Oct 2, 2016
Ottawa, ON
Save the Date & Join Us in the Beautiful Nation’s Capital. We’ll be celebrating 125 years of Basketball in a BIG Way!! Plans are well underway!! In attempts to appeal to a broader audience, we are hoping to offer: • Exceptional Educational Seminars – geared toward Officials of all levels • Dynamic Renowned Presenters • On Court Practical Sessions – improving skills on the spot • On Site “History of Basketball” Museum • Companion Program & MUCH More!! These preliminary ideas are yet to be established. We will be reaching out to various Boards for input. It’ll be a weekend jammed-pack with fun, friends, food & learning!! Page 12
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between:
Ontario Basketball Association (Hereinafter referred to as “OBA”)
and
Ontario Association of Basketball Officials (Hereinafter referred to as “OABO”)
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is to summarize the partnership agreement between OBA and OABO for October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016.
The goal of the partnership between OBA and OABO is to collaboratively provide leadership through the development of amateur basketball in Ontario.
Whereas OBA and OABO recognize that it is in the best interests of both Associations that they work together to provide a safe, risk-free, affordable and fun environment for all participants of the game of basketball, in particular amateur basketball for youth. The Associations will enter into a relationship to facilitate the promotion of basketball within the province of Ontario.
Ontario Basketball shall, upon execution of this agreement, provide the following services and incentives to OABO, namely,
Ontario Basketball agrees to: Support OABO Evaluation Camps which will be held in conjunction with OBA programming, such as the Talent Identification and Development Program or Provincial Championships. OABO and OBA will meet annually to determine the plan of action and both parties will agree to the terms and conditions. Provide OABO with 10 clothing packages annually. In addition to the existing 2-for-1 discount, OBA will also provide additional clothing to OABO at no cost based on inventory from its premier clothing supplier sponsorship. OBA and OABO will work together to provide as much value to OABO members as possible. Support OABO in any new initiatives involving the development and training of officials, given the terms and conditions are mutually acceptable to both parties. OABO will be allocated a representative on the OBA Fair Play Committee. The Committee members will be recommended by OABO. Ontario Association of Basketball Officials shall, upon execution of this agreement, provide the following services and incentives to OBA, namely,
Ontario Association of Basketball Officials agrees to: Support OBA by providing game officials to approved and sanctioned entities. Exceptions include provincially recognized bodies (i.e. Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations, Ontario Colleges Athletic Association, Ontario University Athletics, etc.), private adult leagues and professional leagues. Provide fair and equitable rates for the 2016 Ontario Cup Provincial Championships (rates summarized in Appendix A) based on categories within the long-term athlete development model. Work with OBA to support the implementation of Young Player Rules for U10 to U12. OBA and OABO will designate representatives annually to review the rules and will establish terms and conditions that are mutually acceptable to both parties. Support OBA in any new initiatives involving the development and training of officials, given the terms and conditions are mutually acceptable to both parties.
Terms of Agreement This Agreement shall commence on November 1, 2015. The terms of this agreement shall be evaluated annually by the parties of this agreement, and may be amended at any time by mutual consent. This agreement shall be in effect until terminated in accordance with provisions which follow.
Notwithstanding any terms or conditions in this Agreement, either party of the Agreement shall have the right to terminate the Agreement as of September 1 of any year, upon the written notice to the other party, not less than 60 days prior to that date, namely, on or before June 1, of that year.
I, the undersigned, upon execution of this Agreement, hereby agree to the aforementioned terms and conditions.
Ontario Association of Basketball Officials Ontario Basketball Association
(Sign) ______(Sign) ______
(Date) ______(Date) December 2, 2015
Jaime McCaig Greg Verner OABO President OBA President
Appendix A
The following are approved per game fees for Ontario Basketball’s Provincial Championships. With the exception of U10 Novice (eight 3-minute shifts) and U11 Atom and U12 Major Atom (eight 4-minute shifts), all remaining games are played with four 8-minute quarters.
Level of competition Age categories Game fees Learn to Train U10-U12 $35.00 Train to Train U13 and U14 $40.00 Train to Compete U15-U19 $50.00
Additional expenses 1. Travel will be arranged by local officiating board, approved by OBA and reimbursement will take place following receipt of invoice. 2. Accommodations will be arranged and approved by OBA through third party service provider and paid by local officiating board. Reimbursement will take place following receipt of invoice. 3. Meals and parking will not be covered unless otherwise approved by OBA. BASKETBALL IN CANADA TAKES STEPS FORWARD ON NATIONAL ALIGNMENT
TORONTO, ON (November 19, 2015) - Canada Basketball is pleased to announce two national initiatives to help foster alignment in the development of basketball across Canada. "Developing basketball is at the core of our mandate. To be successful we must align with our sport organizations and work together to create policies and programs that will advance our game. These initiatives are a huge step in that direction," said Michele O'Keefe, President & CEO, Canada Basketball. “Our agreement with the CIS focuses on building the game here at home and the creation of our new officials commission ensures a nationally-coordinated approach to officiating." Canada Basketball and Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) recently signed a sport development memorandum of understanding (MOU). The MOU focuses on the national development of coach education, athletes, officials, 3X3 basketball, competition model, marketing & events, and sport technical sub-committees. "This is a major step forward for university basketball in Canada," said Graham Brown, Chief Executive Officer, CIS. "Canada Basketball is one of the leading national sports organizations in our country and there is no doubt this enhanced partnership will help take CIS basketball to the next level. It is an exciting time for basketball in Canada and CIS intends to be a key player in years to come." As part of the MOU and the development of officials, Canada Basketball is pleased to announce the formation of the Canadian Basketball Officials Commission (CBOC). The commission's mandate is to set policy and develop strategies aimed to improve officiating throughout the country. Reporting to Canada Basketball's Board of Directors, the CBOC will consist of six members, each representing one of the following organizations: 1 Canadian Association of Basketball Officials (CABO) executive committee 2 CABO National Council 3 CABO membership (current or recent FIBA official or FIBA supervisor/commissioner) 4 Canada Basketball 5 CIS 6 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) "CABO is happy to join the CIS and the CCAA on the new CBOC. We look forward to the opportunity to work with all involved in this partnership designed to improve the delivery of basketball officiating services and programs throughout the country," said Morgan Munroe, President of CABO. The members of the CABO National Council voted overwhelmingly in favor of this new initiative. CABO will continue to play a critical role with its provincial officiating bodies and their various local boards. CABO will also work with the CBOC to enhance existing programs and roll-out new opportunities to better meet the needs of its 4,000 members. -30- For more information, please contact: Bailey Williams Manager, Communications Canada Basketball [email protected] 647.460.7976
Michel Bélanger Communications & Media Relations Canadian Interuniversity Sport [email protected] 613.562-5670 ext. 25 613.447.6334
Morgan Munroe President, CABO [email protected]
ONTARIO BASKETBALL LEAGUE (OBL)
AAA/AA/A
SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT ONTARIO BASKETBALL LEAGUE
TOP 8 TEAMS IN PROVINCE ALL REMAINING TEAMS
PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP ONTARIO CUP - Teams will declare skill level of play (A, AA, AAA) - Previous Ontario Cup rankings and coach recommendations will be used as an initial ranking to begin the season
AAA AA A DCBA CENTRAL MOTION BASKETBALL CAMBRIDGE CENTAURS VAUGHAN PANTHERS TECUMSEH SAINTS WHITBY SAINTS SBA GIPSON EAST YORK EAGLES GRIMSBY GRIZZLIES SOUTH WINDSOR KINGSTON IMPACT VALHALLA BASKETBALL WARRIORS DCBA EAST SUDBURY SELECTS SBA PARENT CALEDON COUAGRS BARRIE ROYALS BOUNCE/CIA ORANGEVILLE HAWKS ORILLIA LAKERS BLESSED SACRAMENT MILTON STAGS BRAMPTON WARRIORS #2 WATERLOO WILDHAWKS MISSISSAUGA MONARCHS WILDCATS BASKETBALL KYBA DCBA WEST MISSISSAUGA KNIGHTS EXAMPLE: U13 TEAMS IN 2015 *Not based on actual results • AAA/AA/A seven-team format • 12 games guaranteed and six games guaranteed within original pool. • After six games within the pool, teams are re- seeded.
INITIAL STANDINGS RE-SEEDING (AFTER SIX GAMES) 1. DCBA CENTRAL 1. DCBA CENTRAL 2. VAUGHAN PANTHERS 2. SBA GIPSON 3. SBA GIPSON 3. VAUGHAN PANTHERS 4. SOUTH WINDSOR WARRIORS 4. SBA PARENT 5. SBA PARENT 5. SOUTH WINDSOR WARRIORS 6. BOUNCE/CIA 6. BLESSED SACRAMENT CLARKE 7. BLESSED SACRAMENT CLARKE 7. BOUNCE/CIA
POOL A POOL B 1. DCBA CENTRAL 1. MILTON STAGS 2. SBA GIPSON 2. BRAMPTON WARRIORS #2 3. VAUGHAN PANTHERS 3. MISSISSAUGA MONARCHS 4. SBA PARENT 4. WILDCATS BASKETBALL 5. SOUTH WINDSOR WARRIORS 5. WATERLOO WILDHAWKS 6. BLESSED SACRAMENT CLARKE 6. DCBA WEST 7. BOUNCE/CIA 7. MISSISSAUGA KNIGHTS
- Bottom three teams from pool A play top three from pool B. This provides three more competitive games; totalling nine games in league play.
- Remaining three games will be determined by Ranking Chair and Committee to address any uncertainty in seeding. Coaches will be given opportunity to make suggestions on potential match-ups.
WEEK 1 (LATE NOVEMBER) - Two games at centralized location
WEEK 2 (DECEMBER) - Two games at centralized location
WEEK 3 (MID-JANUARY) - Two games at centralized location
**Re-seeding will occur within pools**
WEEK 4 (FEBRUARY) - Three games at location based on geography
** Week 5 schedule will be determined by OBA and ranking chair**
WEEK 5 (MARCH) - Three games at centralized location
TOP 8 GO TO PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND REMAINING TEAMS PARTICIPATE IN THE ONTARIO CUP. WEEK 1 (LATE NOVEMBER) - NOVEMBER 20-22 (2 GAMES)
TIME MATCH-UP Friday U13 BOYS AAA 6:00 pm OTHER OBL GAME 1 – DCBA 7:30 pm DCBA vs. SBA 2 – SBA Saturday 3 – Vaughan 9:00 am OTHER OBL GAME 4 – MUMBA 10:30 am Bounce vs. Vaughan 5 – South Windsor 12:00 pm South Windsor vs Blessed 6 – Blessed Sacrament 1:30 pm OTHER OBL GAME 7 – Bounce 3:00 pm MUMBA vs. Bounce 4:30 pm South Windsor vs. SBA Sunday 9:00 am DCBA vs. Vaughan • Will consist of top eight teams in the province.
• The seeding is based on final league standings.
• Need to be registered in OBL in order to qualify for provincial championship.
• Three games guaranteed with top two in each pool qualifying for semi-finals and finals (Sunday).
• Focus on competition.
• All remaining teams participate in same model as the current Ontario Cup format (Division 1-?).
• Guaranteed four games.
• Eight teams per division.
• Teams do not have to be registered in OBL to participate in Ontario Cup.
GAME OFFICIALS $110 per game. $55 per team
FACILITIES $60 per hour; $90 per game. $45 per team
MINOR OFFICIALS $30 per game (sheet, clock and shot clock). $15 per team
HOST SUBSIDY $20 per game. $10 per team
ADDITIONAL COSTS** $50 per game. $25 per team **OBL All-star games, streaming of featured games, administrative costs, etc.
TOTAL COST PER TEAM, PER GAME: $150.00 • Not -for-profit league managed by sport governing body • Recommended season plan and schedule based on LTAD • Standardized cost structure and inclusive model • Competition divided to cater to varying skill levels • Games against at least nine different opponents to broaden competition • Re-seeding model to provide more relevant competition • Increased opportunity for Provincial Championship and Ontario Cup ranking • Less administrative responsibility for clubs and teams • Added value in all-star game festivities and streaming of selected games (and more) Age Category Weekend 1 Weekend 2 Weekend 3 Weekend 4 Weekend 5 Ontario Cup Female U10 Nov 6-8 Dec 4-6 Jan 15-17 Feb 5-7 Mar 4-6 Apr 1-3 U11 Nov 6-8 Dec 4-6 Jan 15-17 Feb 5-7 Mar 4-6 Apr 1-3 U12 Nov 6-8 Dec 4-6 Jan 15-17 Feb 5-7 Mar 4-6 Apr 1-3 U13 Nov 20-22 Dec 11-13 Jan 22-24 Feb 19-21 Mar 4-6 Apr 15-17 U14 Nov 20-22 Dec 11-13 Jan 22-24 Feb 19-21 Mar 4-6 Apr 15-17 U15 Nov 20-22 Dec 11-13 Jan 22-24 Feb 19-21 Apr 8-10 Apr 29-May 1 U16 Nov 20-22 Dec 11-13 Jan 22-24 Feb 19-21 Apr 8-10 Apr 29-May 1 U17 Nov 27-29 Dec 11-13 Jan 29-31 Feb 26-28 Apr 15-17 May 6-8 U19 Nov 27-29 Dec 11-13 Jan 29-31 Feb 26-28 Apr 15-17 May 6-8 Male U10 Nov 13-15 Dec 4-6 Jan 15-17 Feb 5-7 Feb 26-28 Apr 8-10 U11 Nov 13-15 Dec 4-6 Jan 15-17 Feb 5-7 Feb 26-28 Apr 8-10 U12 Nov 13-15 Dec 4-6 Jan 15-17 Feb 5-7 Feb 26-28 Apr 8-10 U13 Nov 27-29 Dec 11-13 Jan 22-24 Feb 19-21 Apr 1-3 Apr 22-24 U14 Nov 27-29 Dec 11-13 Jan 22-24 Feb 19-21 Apr 1-3 Apr 22-24 U15 Apr 1-3 Apr 8-10 Apr 15-17 Apr 22-24 N/A May 13-15 U16 Apr 1-3 Apr 8-10 Apr 15-17 Apr 22-24 N/A May 13-15 U17 Apr 1-3 Apr 15-17 Apr 29-May 1 May 6-8 N/A May 27-29 U19 Apr 1-3 Apr 15-17 Apr 29-May 1 May 6-8 N/A May 27-29 QUESTIONS / RECOMMENDATIONS?
ONTARIO SCHOLASTIC BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION HOST MANUAL – DRAFT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION League Overview League Benefits League Objectives
GAME OPERATIONS Facilities & Equipment Game Ball Game Rules Game Day Protocol General Hosting Responsibilities & Protocols Schedule Pre Season Regular Season Playoffs
COACHES Eligibility Certification Responsibilities Attire
OFFICIALS Game Officials Officials Development Table Officials
PLAYERS Athlete Eligibility Academic Eligibility
POLICIEIS & PROCEDURES
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League Overview The league is part of an overall shift in Ontario high school aged basketball competition. The goal of the league is to provide elite level competition and exposure to premier high school basketball programs. In turn it should raise the entire basketball environment in Ontario and Canada.
The goal of the OSBA is to identify, develop, and support targeted Ontario athletes to achieve the goals of 1) developing Ontario athletes for post-secondary, national and international competition and 2) increasing the number and quality of Ontario athletes competing in Ontario at the Train to Compete (T2C) stage of the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model.
Additionally, the goal of OSBA is to identify, develop and support Ontario’s elite Train to Compete (T2C) male athletes by sanctioning and supporting the OSBA league by ensuring each participating high school is providing a world-class technical and basketball specific daily training environment, Integrated Support Team (IST) leadership and education to the targeted basketball coaches and athletes.
League Benefits Proper periodized training, development and competition model for high performance athletes Harmonization with Canada Basketball Exposure for athletes and talent identification for Canada Basketball, CCAA, CIS and NCAA Coach education and National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) professional development for league coaches
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FIBA rules (with Train to Compete modifications) in Ontario school system Provincial, national and international recognition for Ontario athletes
League Objectives The objectives of the OSBA League are to support integrated high performance athlete and coach development pathways through vertical & horizontal integration of the Ontario High Performance (HP) sport system; support the comprehensive needs of identified high performance athletes that demonstrate potential for national and international success by leveraging resources for coaching, training, competition and SSSM support staff under an aligned leadership/partnership structure; engage within the delivery of their High Performance plan and optimization of the athlete talent pool in Ontario; engage and align with OSBA vision and expertise to optimize a targeted approach to increasing Canada’s potential for future international podium performances. Enhance the training/competitive opportunities available to OSBA athletes Prepare athletes for success at provincial, national and international competitions Provide exposure opportunities for athletes and coaches Through participating schools and or academies, ensure athletes have access to experts, provide coaches and athletes with additional tools (i.e. training strategies, nutritional plans, physiological assessments, stress management techniques, etc.) to increase their ability to perform at the highest possible level.
GAME OPERATIONS Facilities & Equipment The host shall provide one (1) regulation sized basketball court. Specifications must be in accordance with FIBA rules. The host is required to provide the following:
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Separate team locker rooms at all times in close proximity of the gym. Locker rooms must lock, contain whiteboards and should have shower facilities. If locker rooms are not available, the alternate rooms provided (i.e. classrooms) must be suitably furnished with benches, whiteboard, etc. and must be securable and private. Spectators should not have access to this area. The tournament director must have keys to these rooms before the tournament starts. A securable officials’ room (for on-floor officials) with washroom facilities. A separate room must be available for female officials. A meeting room available for pre-game and post-game briefing and debriefing of the officials, different from their locker room but in the vicinity. A designated water supply in the gymnasium. Post the Spectator Code of Conduct within the gymnasium. Test all technical equipment in advance of the tournament i.e., stats system, shot clock, scoreboard, etc.
Game Ball All teams must use a FIBA Approved Level 1 Basketball until an official game ball is secured. Spalding Spalding TF1000 Legacy Spalding NBA Game Ball Wilson Wilson Solution Game Ball, BO616X Molten BGL7, BGG7, BGF7, BGM7, B7L, B7GX, B7X, B7MX, MTB7WW Game Rules
All league games will be governed by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) rules with the following rule modifications.
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Timeouts FIBA time-out procedures will be applied with the exception of allowing time-outs to be called from the floor by a player and/or coach (i.e., as per the NFHS rules).
The FIBA timeout rule for 2014 specifies a team may be granted two (2) timeouts in first half and three (3) timeouts in the second half with the stipulation that only two (2) can be granted in the last two (2) minutes of a game.
This effectively means use one (1) of the three (3) allowable time-outs in the second half before the last two minutes or lose the timeout.
Each team may be granted one (1) time-out per extra period. There are no ‘carry over’ of time-outs. Shot Clock FIBA Rules: 24 second shot clock will be in use.
Note: OSBA will not be implementing the 2014 rule change to reset to 14 on an offensive rebound; will reset to 24. Court Art. 2 Court Markings Markings FIBA court markings are to be used if they are on the floor. If there are no FIBA court markings play the court markings that are there.
OSBA sanctioned games will use FIBA rectangular key. Where FIBA Key is not available use NFHS. Goaltending NHFS Goaltending Rule in Play:
Player touches the ball during a try/tap while it is in its downward flight entirely above the basket ring level and has the possibility of entering the basket in flight.
Includes a ball that is touched after it contacts the backboard when any part of the ball is above the ring level – considered to be on its downward flight. NFHS backcourt throw-in procedure applied. A throw-in into the front or Throw-in backcourt is permitted for any out of bounds throw-in. (backcourt throw-in) Art. 2 Rule 4-12 Court Areas A team’s backcourt consists of the rest of the court, including the entire division line and the opponent’s basket and inbounds part of the opponent’s backboard.
Game Day Protocol
Actual Time Score Clock Protocol 6:00 56:00 Fifty-six minutes before game time (56:00) is put on the clock and is run down non-stop 6
6:45 11:00 Minor officials to score table 6:46 10:00 Officials call captains with 10 minutes left in warm-up 6:53 3:00 Buzzer sounds to indicate three (3) minutes remaining in warm- up and PA announcer reads lineup changes 6:56 0:00 Teams return to bench 6:56:30 0:00 National Anthem played 6:58 0:00 Visiting Team Introduction 6:59 0:00 Home Team Introduction 7:00 10:00 Opening Tip - Game starts
Intermissions:
Three (3) minutes between quarters and fifteen minutes during halftime beginning immediately. At the 5:00 mark of half time, notify officials and teams that they have 5:00 minutes before end of intermission. It is recommended that teams return at 2:00 mark of intermission.
General Hosting Responsibilities & Protocols
The following regulations are to be adhered to where applicable for all league games.
1. Facility Protocol: a) The playing surface must meet sport specific regulations b) Host are to assure that there is a proper functioning game clock and score clock c) The host is responsible for establishing a buffer zone between the visiting team bench and the fans. The host’s event manager is responsible to manage and supervise the area. d) Safety precautions, such as the padding of end walls when there is not 12-foot clearance, are the host’s responsibility
2. Event Staff: a) Institutions are required to have a department staff member in a position of authority on- site to oversee event hosting b) This staff member is to identify themselves to the visiting team upon their arrival c) Minor officials are the responsibility of the host d) Scorers, Timers and Statistician must be located close to the playing surface with an unobstructed view and must be properly trained and have all the appropriate equipment available to them
3. Security: a) There should be a sufficient number of security personnel (Student Staff, Campus Security, and City Police) to control the anticipated number of spectators.
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b) Security personnel should be instructed to observe the spectators and their actions and not the game. c) Inebriated spectators should be watched closely and removed if they are disruptive to the game or other spectators. d) The Host should commit to a zero tolerance policy towards abuse of officials or visiting teams. Positive fan support should be encouraged and supported. Inappropriate fan reaction such as obscene gestures and abusive language should not be tolerated. Persons engaging in these actions should be given one warning and removed the second time. e) It is recommended that if an anticipated audience of more than two-thirds of the capacity of the venue, professional security (campus security or city police) should be on-site.
4. Event Reporting: a) The Host institution must input the game statistics using the OSBA on-line database by 10:00PM of game day or within 2 hours upon completion of the game. b) The Host institution must submit a copy of the game sheets via e-mail ([email protected]) to the OSBA immediately after entering the stats into the database.
5. Game Film: a) It shall be the responsibility of the Home Team, to capture a digital recording of the complete game to the standards outlined in the sport playing regulations. b) Each recording is to consist of any game action along with scoreboard flashes at the end of each quarter, timeouts and any other stoppages of play. c) The digital recording of the game should be uploaded immediately following the game in accordance with the sport specific rules and regulations d) Failure to do so will result in a $50.00 fine as outlined in the OSBA operations manual. e) In addition to timely uploading, all game film must be recorded in or converted to WMV or MP4 format. f) The Visiting Team will not be responsible for any uploads of games. g) Teams will not be provided access to any game film until their most recent film has been uploaded in its entirety. h) In the case of catastrophic circumstances in which equipment is damaged, or completely unable to be used in the procedure, the home team will not be fined but will be required to provide in writing a description of the problem, in addition to a solution for the issue. This document MUST be signed by the OSBA head coach.
6. Visiting Team Locker Room: a) Must be a designated private team room with white board/blackboard and dry-erase maker/chalk and chairs b) The room must be big enough to accommodate the appropriate team size c) The room must be lockable and secure d) Where possible it must be in the general vicinity of the playing surface in a somewhat isolated area away from general public and fans 8
e) Where necessary security is to be assigned to visiting team dressing room area and where necessary should escort the team complement to and from the dressing room area f) Must be accessible to both male and female coaching/support staff g) Where possible this room should have its own showers and washroom facilities h) The room is to be made available a minimum of 60 minutes prior to game time
7. Visiting Team Bench: a) The Players Bench Areas are to be secured from spectators, cheerleaders, bands, etc., in order to avoid any possible distractions and/or confrontations. b) The host’s event manager is responsible to manage and supervise the area. c) Security personnel should be assigned specifically to the visiting players' bench to control spectator interference. d) Visiting coaches should address their complaints to the security personnel assigned to their bench or to the event manager. e) If a coach continues to have difficulties with spectators' reaction at a particular Institution, he/she should report it to their Athletic Administrator, who in turn will discuss it with the Athletic Director of the Institution in question. f) Where possible, areas directly behind the visiting team’s bench to be reserved for fans/spectators of the visiting team.
8. Officials Locker Room: a) A dedicated, lockable change room/meeting room. Where possible, this room should have its own shower and washroom facilities. b) Where possible it must be in the general vicinity of the playing surface in a somewhat isolated area away from general public and fans c) Where necessary security is to be assigned to officials’ dressing room area d) If possible water and/or refreshments and towels can be provided
9. Cheerleading Groups: a) Cheerleaders from the host institution may not occupy the space on the visiting team’s offensive end. Cheerleaders must be located a minimum of 1-meter beyond the out of bounds line. Officials and game management reserve the right to move cheerleaders from this area if deemed necessary. b) In the sport of basketball the end of the international lane is a cheerleader free zone. Cheerleaders must be located a minimum of 1-meter beyond the out of bounds line and are not to stand in front of corporate signage c) When cheerleaders are travelling to away games, they must notify the host team in advance of their arrival time and group size. d) Officials and game management reserve the right to designate if and where and how many cheerleaders from visiting teams can be accommodated and can move cheerleaders if deemed necessary.
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10. Team Mascot: a) At no time should the team mascot interfere with the orderly operations of the game. b) The mascot should only be permitted on the playing surface during half time or between periods. c) The mascot shall not engage or interact with the officials. d) The mascot should not interfere with the spectators' viewing of the game, especially the opposition spectators. The mascot is there to enhance the game atmosphere and to encourage sportsmanlike support of their team. e) The mascot should remain in their team spectator area or with the cheerleaders during the game. For example, in basketball the mascot should remain behind the team bench and not pass the centre-court line during the playing time. f) The game officials may require the mascot to leave the game if he/she is interfering with the orderly functioning of the game. g) The mascot should be reminded he/she is part of the institution and should act accordingly at all times while in the costume. Trained - know rules of game - representing the institutions h) When mascots are travelling to away games, they must notify the host team in advance of their arrival time and group size. i) Officials and game management reserve the right to designate if and where and how many mascots from visiting teams can be accommodated and can move mascots if deemed necessary.
11. Dance Teams: a) Dance teams are allowed on the playing surface for the purpose of a performance during pre-game, intermissions (including half time, quarter breaks) b) Choreography and music is to be appropriate as representing the department of athletics
12. Game Presentation: a) It is expected that the home school will manage the game presentation in the same manner that their team expects to be treated as a visitor at other host schools. b) The game presentation should be managed so that it is respectful to the visiting team. c) Communications with visitors prior to game day to notify them of any celebrations, etc. d) Game day programs with rosters for each team shall be made available.
13. P.A. Announcer: a) The Announcer’s role at any games is one of announcing the play in an unbiased manner. b) At all times the announcer is to be positive and respectful of both teams
14. Artificial Noise / Amplified Noise: a) Music (including live bands) and computer generated sounds are only to be played during stoppages of play, time-outs, half-time, etc. It is expected that players will have the opportunity to hear their coach’s instructions during a time out.
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b) Music should not be demeaning in nature to the visiting team or to the officials. The host institution must monitor the use of music to ensure that the language and lyrics are consistent with the OSBA principles and that these lyrics will not demean, discriminate nor use profanity. c) The use of laser pointers, megaphones, amplified music, air horns, whistles, etc. by fans/spectators (which includes cheerleaders) shall be prohibited during all events. d) The use of Laser pointers are not allowed at any and all events. e) Other noise makers are at the discretion of the event manager
15. Use of Artificial Noise / Amplified Noise: a) The home team may use amplified music as well as a P.A. Announcer during the pre-game, halftime, between periods and timeouts. b) The home team may play a quick sound effect lasting no longer then three seconds after the home team scores. c) It is permissible to play a sound effect after an opponent’s missed free throw but it must be inserted prior to the shooter receiving the ball for the next attempt. d) At other times during the game the following restrictions should apply; i. Nothing to be amplified during opponents free throws ii. Nothing to be amplified while the opponents have the ball at anytime, including for a throw in. e) P.A. Announcers will have the time immediately following scored baskets and fouls to announce the names involved as long as it doesn’t overlap a free throw opportunity.
16. Photographers: a) Officials and game management reserve the right to designate if and where and how many photographers can be accommodated and can move photographers if deemed necessary.
17. Procedure for Dealing with Hosting Issues for Opposing Team: a) Any issues related to hosting protocols should be reported to the institutions event staff b) Host institution event staff must ensure that all aspects of the hosting protocol are being adhered to and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner c) Any issues that may have occurred during the hosting of an event should be reported post event to institutional administration who are then to follow up with the opposing institution and if necessary the OSBA league office
18. Late Arrival Policy: a) In the event that a team is late for reasons outside of their control, the minimum amount of warm-up time is 20 minutes.
Schedule
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The OSBA, in conjunction with Canada Basketball, will run a mandatory meeting with the participating coaches prior to the start of the regular season.
Regular Season
The format for regular season league games is a double round robin (14 games). Each team will play seven (7) home games and seven (7) away games. A schedule will be based on the following criteria and/or considerations:
Each team plays either 3 home and 3 away in each round - Round 1 to 5, 6 to 10, and 11 to 14 Most teams play one home and then one away game, but no team plays more the three (3) home and three (3) away games in succession Championships’ occur just before OFSAA; best of three (3) - home, away, home Exams – January (27-29) NCAA Live Periods / Major AAU Events - September 9 through November 9, 2014: Recruiting Period
Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. Rd. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Comment [LW1]: Changed based on 7 team 2v1 4v2 2v5 8v2 2v7 6v2 3v2 1v2 2v4 5v2 2v8 7v2 2v6 2v3 league 3v4 1v5 4v8 5v7 8v6 7v3 6v1 4v3 5v1 8v4 7v5 6v8 3v7 1v6 5v6 8v3 7v1 6v4 3v5 1v8 4v7 6v5 3v8 1v7 4v6 5v3 8v1 7v4 7v8 6v7 3v6 1v3 4v1 5v4 8v5 8v7 7v6 6v3 3v1 1v4 4v5 5v8
Playoffs
The format for playoff games is a single elimination with best-of-three championship.
Rd. 15 Rd. 16 Rd. 17 Rd. 18 Rd. 19 G1 - 1v8 G5 - WG1 v WG4 G7 - WG5 v WG6 G8 - WG6 v WG5 G9 - WG5 v WG6 G2 - 2v7 G6 - WG2 v WG3 G3 - 3v6 G4 - 4v5
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COACHES
Eligibility
Teams are allowed one (1) Head Coach, one (1) Assistant Coach and up to five (5) Team Followers (i.e. Manager, Doctor, Physiotherapist, Statistician) on the bench. Each coaching staff must be a member in good standing with the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association
Certification
All Head Coaches must be Train to Compete (T2C) certified under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). All Assistant Coaches must be Train to Train (T2T) certified under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). If these standards are not met, the school and/or academy must show: o The pathway for development that is being taken for completion by the coach. This will include future NCCP courses and other professional development opportunities o The steps taken to find coaches who would have complied o The steps that will be taken to increase the pool of coaches for the future
Responsibilities
All coaches are responsible for the following:
Following the OSBA Code of Conduct Ensuring that the players they coach follow the OSBA Code of Conduct Acting as a role model for the players and an ambassador for their respective school and/or academy on and off the court Enforcing a strict no tolerance doping policy for their players Coaching fairly and with high sport ethics. Encourages sportsmanship among team members and opponents
Attire
In order to have the OSBA run in a professional manner, all bench staff will adhere to the following guidelines regarding attire. Items that we recommend are worn on the bench include:
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Golf Shirts (preferably with school and/or academy logo) Dress pants/shorts or golf shorts Sneakers or dress shoes
Items that are forbidden on the bench include:
T-Shirts Tank Tops Athletic Shorts Track Pants Jeans Sport Sandals Thong Shoes (flip flops) Hats Cut-offs
OFFICIALS
Game Officials
Officials assigned to league games shall be OABO members in good standing and must have up-to-date Liability and Sport Accident Insurance. OSBA games will be officiated using FIBA Two-Person rules and mechanics. Local assigning boards are asked to assign level three (3) certified officials to each league game in their respective region, as agreed upon. The OSBA level of play is comparable to a men’s college/university game, and therefore, each local board is asked to assign two (2) college/university quality officials to league games.
Officials Development
Tim Laurain will act as the liaison between the OSBA management committee and local officiating boards in the area of ‘Officials Development.’ In this role, Tim will be in contact with local OABO presidents and assignors who have an OSBA school participating in their region, to communicate the expected level of official to be assigned to OSBA games (e.g., CABO level 3 certified officials with high levels of physical fitness), as well as answer any rule related questions.
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In this role the OSBA committee has asked Tim to evaluate officials throughout the season in order to provide insight into the assigning of officials for play-off games and championship games.
Game Fees
Each official will be paid a $55 dollar game fee for all league and playoff games Travel and/or additional expenses, in addition to the assigned game fee, will not be covered by OSBA Local Boards are asked to submit two invoices to OSBA for the total number of officiated games in their respective board. Invoices pertaining to the first half of the league schedule (i.e., all games officiated in Oct, Nov & Dec) should be submitted to Lindsay Walsh ([email protected]) by December 31, 2015. Invoicing for the second half of the league schedule should be submitted to Ontario Basketball by March 1, 2016.
Table Officials
The host shall secure all table officials. Table officials are required, at a minimum, to be at a high-school level experience and should be familiar with FIBA score sheets and FIBA LiveStats statistics software. Training materials/resources and/or a training session will be provided to minor officials prior to the start of the season by the Officials Development officer. All table officials must be in league uniform while on-duty (e.g., OSBA league t-shirt).
The table officials shall include:
School/Academy Representative (e.g. athletic manager, director of basketball operations, teacher, etc.) Game Clock Operator Shot Clock Operator Scorekeeper (Scorebook) Announcer / Music “DJ” (Optional) Statistician (games to be submitted by host team to Krossover for analysis of game stats) Video person (1) – recording in-game action
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PLAYERS
Athlete Eligibility
Athletes are eligible for league play in the following age groups:
Senior The individual’s birth certificate indicates that he has not yet reached his 19th birthday by January 1st prior to the start of the school year in which the competition is held.
Junior The individual’s birth certificate indicates that he has not yet reached his 15th birthday by January 1st prior to the start of the school year in which the competition is held. Midget The individual’s birth certificate indicates that he has not yet reached his 14th birthday by January 1st prior to the start of the school year in which the competition is held.
Academic Eligibility
Affiliated programs will be subject to strict academic standards to ensure student-athletes are receiving quality academics, which are in compliance with Ontario provincial standards, as well as NCAA, CIS and OCAA compliance standards. The purpose of the academic standards is to ensure accepted programs are providing their student-athletes with education necessary to achieve acceptance into post-secondary educational institutions.
To ensure all affiliated programs are in compliance with these academic standards, the OSBA will audit transcripts of student-athletes throughout the school year. The audits will take place during the following three (3) periods to ensure each athlete is maintaining an overall GPA of 2.3.
October 2015 December 2015 February 2016
All transcripts must be signed and approved by the school and/or academies academic advisor or principal.
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REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
Date Time Away Home 7:00 p.m. Bill Crothers @ Henry Carr Nov-03 4:00 p.m. Orangeville Prep @ BTB Prep Nov-04 7:00 p.m. The Hill @ Athlete Institute Nov-10 7:00 p.m. Henry Carr @ The Hill 7:00 p.m. BTB Prep @ Athlete Institute Nov-11 7:00 p.m. SJK @ Bill Crothers Nov-17 7:00 p.m. Bill Crothers @ Orangeville Prep 7:00 p.m. The Hill @ SJK Nov-18 7:00 p.m. Athlete Institute @ Henry Carr 7:00 p.m. Orangeville Prep @ The Hill Nov-24 7:00 p.m. SJK @ Henry Carr Nov-25 7:00 p.m. BTB Prep @ Bill Crothers 4:00 p.m. The Hill @ BTB Prep Nov-26 7:00 p.m. Henry Carr @ Orangeville Prep 7:00 p.m. Athlete Institute @ SJK Dec-01 7:00 p.m. Orangeville Prep @ SJK 7:00 p.m. BTB Prep @ Henry Carr Dec-02 7:00 p.m. Bill Crothers @ Athlete Institute Dec-08 7:00 p.m. The Hill @ Bill Crothers 7:00 p.m. Athlete Institute @ Orangeville Prep Dec-09 4:00 p.m. SJK @ BTB Prep Dec-15 7:00 p.m. Athlete Institute @ The Hill 7:00 p.m. BTB Prep @ Orangeville Prep Dec-16 7:00 p.m. Henry Carr @ Bill Crothers Jan-05 7:00 p.m. Orangeville Prep @ Bill Crothers 4:00 p.m. Athlete Institute @ BTB Prep Jan-06 7:00 p.m. The Hill @ Henry Carr Jan-12 7:00 p.m. SJK @ The Hill Jan-13 7:00 p.m. Henry Carr @ Athlete Institute Jan-18 7:00 p.m. Bill Crothers @ SJK Jan-19 7:00 p.m. Henry Carr @ SJK 4:00 p.m. Bill Crothers @ BTB Prep Jan-20 7:00 p.m. The Hill @ Orangeville Prep 7:00 p.m. BTB Prep @ The Hill Feb-02 7:00 p.m. SJK @ Athlete Institute Feb-03 7:00 p.m. Orangeville Prep @ Henry Carr Feb-09 7:00 p.m. Athlete Institute @ Bill Crothers 7:00 p.m. SJK @ Orangeville Prep Feb-10 4:00 p.m. Henry Carr @ BTB Prep 7:00 p.m. BTB Prep @ SJK Feb-16 7:00 p.m. Bill Crothers @ The Hill Feb-17 7:00 p.m. Orangeville Prep @ Athlete Institute