COA BASKETBALL OFFICIALS RULES, POLICY & PROCEDURE
 
I.    Be at all games 1 hour before game time.
 
II.   Be on the floor 15 minutes prior to the start of the game.
 
III.	The referee is responsible for contacting his fellow officials to be sure 
      that all of the crew is aware of the game assigned and confirm the game 
      date, time and site.  Also, confirm the exact meeting place/time.  The 
contact should be made no later than 48 hours prior to the game (preferably 3 
to 4 days in advance).  If the U1 and/or U2 have not heard from their R, or the 
R can not contact either partner by 8:00 PM the night prior to an assignment, 
they are to call the supervisor immediately.  If a crewmember misses an 
assignment and was not contacted by the R, both the R and the U1/2 will be 
subject to suspension from further assignments and forfeiture of assignments 
already made to them.  Referees CALL YOUR CREW! NEVER, EVER GO TO A GAME 
WITHOUT CONTACTING YOUR PARTNER(S) TO VERIFY THE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF THE 
GAME, IN ADDITION TO THE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS!!! NEVER ASSUME THAT YOUR 
PARTNER(S) WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE AT THE GAME!!! COMMUNICATION IS MANDATORY!!! 
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

IV.   Wear casual dress (including nice wind suits) to and from the games (no jeans).
 
V.    The Referee is responsible for the pre-game conference.
 
VI.	The Referee is responsible for the score book and timer pre-game conferences prior to the game.  Because of our limited locker room time it is suggested that these conferences occur on the floor prior to the game.  Any time you (Referee) have any problems with table personnel notify the supervisor immediately.
 
VII.	After any ejection call the supervisor immediately!  If you leave a message for the supervisor that night, leave a number where you can be reached first thing in the morning. Always get the players number and name (or coaches name).
 
VIII.	Never forfeit a game.  Suspend a game if you feel it necessary to take 
	such action.  The respective district officials will decide if a game 
should be forfeited.
 
IX.	If you need to turn in a game due to an emergency, call and email both supervisors immediately upon your discovery of the necessity to turn in the game.  You must provide your reason for turning in the game! If you call within 48 hours of the day of the game to turn a game there will be a $10.00 turn-in fee.  If you give more than a 48 hours notice, the turn-in fee will be $5.00.  The supervisor will keep ½ of all $10.00 turn-in fees.  Do not use email alone to turn in a game!  You must call and talk to the supervisor to turn in a game!
 
X.	If a game is cancelled due to weather, you will be offered to take the make-up game if you are available and if the schedule allows.  Please send the supervisor an email concerning the cancelled/postponed game and whether there is a make-up time/date.  Please do not call the supervisor at work unless you have a true emergency!
 
XI.	Always keep your closed dates updated and current on the website.  Any date that is not closed out is considered to be a date that you are available to work an assignment. Therefore, if you are given an assignment on an open date you are expected to accept and work the assignment. If you do not accept the assignment given to you on an open date, you will be charged the appropriate turn-in fee. Your reasons for closing dates are not anyone’s business and no questions will be asked.  Just keep the website updated with your closed dates.

XII.	Always keep your personal information updated on the website (year round). This will allow you to receive information from the COA throughout the year. Also, your friends and fellow officials will always know how to get in touch with you, if necessary.

XIII.	Fraternizing with Coaches is prohibited.  On the court use your professional officiating and personal skills to project a cordial, caring, concerned and professional attitude.  Off the floor, keep your contact the same but brief.   Officials should not “hang out” in hospitality rooms at tournaments or during regular season play where contact with coaches is eminent.  Sending the A.D. or someone else to get food for you is a good option!

XIV.	The COA strictly prohibits the use of illegal drugs at any time!  The COA prohibits the use of tobacco while on school property.  The COA prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages prior to an assignment or while on school property!  

XV.	Please do not call the supervisor just to “chit-chat”.  He has a full-time job and can not allot time for idle chat.  If you have something important to discuss, by all means call.  Email is preferred and a response will be sent back to you promptly.