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SECTIONV.ORG $3 2018-2019 Section V Boys’ Basketball Committee Executive Committee: Ed Stores Jr. (Chairman) [email protected] (Western region, Website, Classifications) Steve Veeder [email protected] (Eastern region, Blue Cross Arena operations) David Richardson [email protected] (Central region, Banquets, Handbook, Program) Bob Miranda [email protected] (Operations and Support) Joe Sposato [email protected] (Section V Rep) Rich Frank [email protected] (Board 60 – Officials) Sandy Swingle [email protected] (Board 60 – Officials) League Chairperson(s): Allegany Phil Merrill [email protected] City/Catholic Kyle Crandall [email protected] Finger Lakes Joe Sposato [email protected] Asst. George Tortolon [email protected] Genesee Mike Rapone [email protected] Asst. Gary Kurkowski [email protected] Livingston Ed Orman [email protected] Monroe David Richardson [email protected] Asst. Chris Cardon [email protected] Private/Parochial Mike Burns [email protected] Asst. Bob Huber [email protected] Steuben Mike Wright [email protected] Wayne Kevin Hauck [email protected] 2018-2019 Section V Leadership Craig Veley David Boundy Pete Shambo Kathy Hoyt Jackie Meyer Shaun Jeffers President President-Elect Past-President Executive Director Treasurer Communications POINTS SYSTEM / PLAY-OFF INFORMATION Since Section V conducts an open tournament, with 119 schools participating, ten classifications have been developed. Points are assigned to each team for winning or losing each game played. This point system leads to the seeding in each of the nine classifications. (see chart below). After Section Champions have been determined, playoffs will be conducted to determine Section V’s five representatives to Regional and State Play-offs. It is also possible for teams in Section V to elect to play a 20 game schedule. However, not all teams plan to do so, and as a result, an adjustment in seeding will take place to account for the varying number of games played by the 119 teams. A point average will be prepared for each team, dividing the total number of points earned, based on the chart to the right, by the actual number of games on which the seeding positions will be based. All games must be scheduled before 12/1 of the season. Any game scheduled after this date will not be counted in the sectional index unless given permission to do so by the Section V Boys Basketball Committee. PLEASE NOTE: For purposes of seeding, games played through and including February 14 will be counted in the point’s total. Any games played after that date will not be counted. Seeding results were announced Friday morning, February 15th. In the event of ties, the following criteria will determine the higher seed: (1) total number of points; (2) overall record; (3) the team with the best winning percentage within their own league will receive the higher seed. In the event that a non-league independent team is tied with a league team, the advantage of the higher seed will go to the league member team; (4) toss of coin. If ties exist between or among teams that have played a different number of games during the regular season, teams that have played the most games will be seeded higher. Since only five classifications exist for state tournament play (AA, A, B, C, D), compared to ten classes in Section V, play-off games will be played to determine the five Section V representatives. Teams moving on to state tournament competition must be sectional winners. If two or more sectional winners fall within the same state classification, a play-off (State Qualifier) game will be held the week of March 4th. In each playoff game, the home team shall be the team representing the larger classification. Section V Points Chart for wins (+) and losses (-) Start down then across Class AA A B C D AA +5/-5 +4/-6 +3/-7 +2/-8 +1/-9 A +6/-4 +5/-5 +4/-6 +3/-7 +2/-8 B +7/-3 +6/-4 +5/-5 +4/-6 +3/-7 C +8/-2 +7/-3 +6/-4 +5/-5 +4/-6 D +9/-1 +8/-2 +7/-3 +6/-4 +5/-5 Seeding Banquet – February 15th The 98th tournament season in Section V Basketball history tipped of with the Annual Seeding Banquet, held at Burgundy Basin, Friday evening, February 15, 2019. University of Rochester Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation and Premier Sports sponsored the banquet. Premier Sports entered its 23rd year as a sponsor of the banquet. We were honored to have John DiTullio emcee this event. Among the evening’s highlights were the presentation of the eleven Number One Seed Awards to the top seed in each of the tournament’s ten classifications, with a tie for Class C1. Coaches and players accepted the plaque for their school and shared some remarks with the audience. The winners of the Tom Downey Memorial Birkett Mills Coach of the Year Awards were also introduced and presented with their plaques. Each year balloting is conducted amongst the coaches, making the award a significant endorsement by the winners’ peers. 2019 Number One Seeds: 2019 Coach of the Year: Class School Coach Class Coach School AA Hilton Troy Prince AA Terry Nowden Gates-Chili A1 Pittsford Mendon Bob Nally A1 Bob Nally Pittsford Mendon A2 East Daryl Barley A2 Kyle Crandall NE Douglas B1 Greece Odyssey Jim Guzielek B1 Jim Guzielek Greece Odyssey B2 Wellsville Raymie Auman B2 Raymie Auman Wellsville C1 Marcus Whitman Greg O’Connor C1 Greg O’Connor Marcus Whitman C2 Lyons Dean Schott II C2 Dean Schott II Lyons C3 Caledonia Mumford Dan Dickens C3 Dan Dickens Caledonia Mumford D1 Avoca Mike Stowe D1 Tim Price Jasper Troupsburg D2 Prattsburgh Brian Putnam D2 Joe Hennessy Belfast The 33rd Annual Birkett Mills Players and Coaches Lunch February 28, 2019 One of the highlights of the annual tournament takes place this year when the number of 119 participating teams has been reduced to 20. There is a rare day off from the hardwood, and the two finalists from the 10 classifications gather at the Burgundy Basin Inn for the Coaches and Players Finalists Brunch. The event is sponsored by The Birkett Mills of Penn Yan, which has been the sole sponsor of this classy event since 1987. This year’s finalists’ celebration will take place on February 28th (Attendance is by invitation only.) The program, emceed by Lucas Day of WFLR Radio, will include introductions of the coach and team representatives from each of the twenty finalists, who will be given the opportunity to offer his views on the upcoming championship game and reflect on the season and tournament for their individual teams. Another highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Mark Vienna Memorial Section V Boys’ Basketball Community Service Award, named in honor of Mark Vienna, long-time committee member, who gave many years of leadership and expertise to Section V Athletics in general and Boys’ Basketball in particular. This year’s recipients is Boys’ Basketball Committee member and Board 60 Official Sandy Swingle. Following the brunch, there will be opportunities for a photo shoot and interview session for any media in attendance. Section V Boys’ Basketball has been blessed with many loyal sponsors. The Birkett Mills it enters its 33rd year of faithful sponsorship of Boys’ Basketball. It remains the second longest uninterrupted sponsorship tenure for our tournament. They were inducted as the third corporate member of the Section V Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005 in recognition of their loyal support. The Boys’ Basketball Committee extends its sincere gratitude to our friends from the Finger Lakes and the entire staff of The Birkett Mills. Thanks for supporting our athletes and for helping us make the annual tournament a memorable experience for the players. Mark Vienna Memorial Award Participation in sports activities aids greatly in the development of an athlete’s personal growth, including goal-setting, perseverance, teamwork, self-discipline, and the value of hard work. The long-term benefits of sports involvement, in both individual and team activities, contribute to a person’s character and self-image. A part of this development is the role played by the referees and officials who oversee games and matches, as they ensure that established rules and procedures are followed while enabling athletes to give their best efforts and enjoy the playing experience. The recipient of this year’s Mark Vienna Memorial Service Award is a basketball official and a 15 year member of the Section V basketball committee, Sandy Swingle. Sandy is a member of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Board 60, now in his 47th year of officiating at the varsity level. Sandy is a 1967 graduate of Binghamton North High School, where he lettered in three sports— football, basketball, and baseball. Upon graduation, he enrolled in The College of Brockport, where he earned a B. S. degree in mathematics and certification in secondary education. He began officiating Section V boys’ junior varsity basketball in 1968 and moved to the varsity level in 1972. Just as athletes practice to build their abilities, Sandy honed his skills by attending IAABO camps and clinics through the years. Early motivators in his officiating experience were Tom Emmanuel and Tom Ward, both of whom helped shape his love of and passion for officiating. After college graduation in 1972, he began his career in education with the Greece Central School District, teaching mathematics at Hoover Drive Junior High School until 1982, when he moved to Greece Arcadia High School, where he taught mathematics until his retirement in 2004. During his teaching career, he coached basketball, softball, soccer, golf, and bowling.

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