INTRODUCTION Gary Pigott, Senior Director of Athletics Harvard Jones, Assistant Director of Athletics FHSAA Administrators

Coaches Advisory Committee Section 1 Kelly Beckham Juliet Sargent Section 2 Reggie Kohn Cris Clarke Section 3 Bob Madden Karrmayne King Section 4 Claude Grubair Carla Harris-Curry FACA Representatives Scott Williams Marcia Pinder

State Series Updates Regional Finals Girls: 1A-4A on Friday 2/14/14 5A-8A Saturday 2/15/14 Boys: 1A-4A on Friday 2/21/14 5A-8A Saturday 2/22/14 Finals Girls: 2/18/14-2/22/14 Boys: 2/25/14-3/1/14 *Limit on coaches will be enforced for all rounds of State Series

A.Discover excellence B.Stimulate improvement C.Give officials accurate data for reflection D.Ascertain weaknesses 1.Give measures for improvement E.Create an additional tool for future assignments THE PURPOSE OF AN EVALUATION PROGRAM

THE GOALS OF AN EVALUATION PROGRAM 1.To improve individual officials 2.To rank individual officials 3.To give coaches an opportunity for their voices to be heard. 4.To be consistent 5.Stop the biasness of the observers

FHSAA Online Officials Evaluation

Don’t let one play decide an entire Evaluation!

Take Part. Get Set For Life.™ National Federation of State High School Associations NFHS Basketball Rules Changes

Electronic Devices (1-19 New)  The use of electronic devices is permitted during the game.

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Use of Electronics on the Bench Rule 1-19 A. The use of electronic devices are permitted during the game. B. Use of a tablet courtside for coaching purposes is permitted. PlayPi c ® LEGAL

A Team Shall Not: (10-1-3)  Use a megaphone or any electronic communication device at courtside, or electronic equipment for voice communication with players on the court.  Use electronic audio and /or video devices to review a decision of the contest officials.

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Electronic Equipment Rule ILLEGAL LEGAL PlayPi c ®

Visible Manufacturer’s Logo/Trademark/Reference 3-4-2a  A single visible manufacturer's logo/trademark/reference is permitted on the team jersey, not to exceed 2 1/4 square inches with no dimension more than 2 1/4 inches. The manufacturer's logo may be located no more than 5 inches below the shoulder seam on the front of the jersey, or 2 inches from the neckline on the back of the jersey; or in either side insert.

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Manufacturer’s Logo Rule 3-4-2a LEGALILLEGAL

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Manufacturer’s Logo Rule 3-4-2a LEGALILLEGAL PlayPi c ®

Leg Compression Sleeve Rquirement (3-5-3)  The specifications for leg compression sleeves were added because of the frequent use of these sleeves for non-medical reasons.  The specifications match those of arm compression sleeve.  They must be white, beige, or a single solid school color. The sleeve must be the same color for each team member and have only a single manufacturer's logo that does not exceed 2 1/4 square inches. The sleeve must be worn for medical reasons only.

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Player Equipment Rule Arm compression sleeves and leg compression sleeves shall be white, black, beige or a single solid school color. Each team member should wear the same color compression sleeve. PlayPi c ®

The Head Coach May Enter the Court: ( Note)  The head coach may enter the court in the situation where a fight may break out or has broken out to prevent the situation from escalating.

© REFEREE ENTERPISES INC RULE CHANGE Fighting Rule A. The head coach may enter the court to diffuse a situation where a fight may break out or has broken out to prevent it from escalating. B. Assistant coaches or players who enter the court will be charged with flagrant technical fouls and disqualified. PlayPi c ®

EDITORIAL CHANGE © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Player Equipment Rule Note Accommodations to participants with disabilities and/or special needs, made by state associations, should not fundamentally alter the sport, heighten risk to the athlete/others or place opponents at a disadvantage. PlayPi c ®

(1-18)  The announcer shall be prohibited from making announcements while the clock is running during the course of the contest.

EDITORIAL CHANGE © REFEREE ENTERPISES INC Announcer Rule 1-18 Announcer speaking into microphone during play is not allowed. PlayPi c ®

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