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Shot Clock Rules and Situations
I. Shot clock stops and is reset:
A. On any change of possession (this includes a successful try)
B. When a held ball occurs (exceptions to follow)
C. When a try strikes the ring or flange and then possession is gained by either     team
D. When a violation occurs (exceptions to follow)
E. When the ball is intentionally kicked
F. When an inadvertent whistle occurs with no team control (or ensuing throw-    in)
G. When a double foul or simultaneous foul occurs with no team control (or     ensuing throw-in)
H. When a single personal foul or single technical foul occurs

II. Shot clock stops without a reset:
A. When the ball is deflected out of bounds by a defensive player
B. When a player is injured
C. When a held ball occurs while there is team control and the arrow favors the     offensive team
D. After any double foul or simultaneous foul, while there is team control
E. After an inadvertent whistle when there is team control

III. After the shot clock has been stopped, it starts:
    A. During a throw-in, when the ball is legally touched inbounds, by either the     offense or the defense.
    B. During a jump ball, when the ball is controlled (not merely touched) by a     player.
    C. After an unsuccessful try, when the ball is controlled by a player of either     team.
    D. After a successful try, when the throw-in pass is legally touched inbounds     by a player of either team. (NOTE: Make sure the shot clock is not running     while the thrower-in still has the ball!)
IV, Shot clock situations
A. Shot + horn + ball strikes ring = No violation.
    Comment: Shot clock is reset and will start when either team gains control.

B. Shot + horn + ball misses rim + ball is caught by B1 = Shot clock violation.     Comment: Do not allow play to continue. Blow whistle, administer throw-    in to Team B with a new shot clock.

C. Shot + horn + inadvertent whistle + ball strikes ring = Blow whistle.
    Comment: No violation, but because the ball became dead with no team     control, the result is an AP procedure. Team with the arrow receives a     throw-in with a new shot clock.

D. Shot by A1 + blocked by B1 + horn + ball lands out of bounds =
    Shot clock violation.
    Comment: Even though B1 touched the ball last before it went out of     bounds, the shot clock violation happened first and is penalized. Team B     receives a throw-in with a new shot clock.

E. Shot by A1 + blocked by B1 + simultaneously recovered by A2 and B2 +     shot clock shows 15 seconds = The result of the play is a held ball with no     team control.
    Comment: The team with the arrow will receive an AP throw-in with a new     shot clock. This ruling also applies if the held ball occurs after an “air ball”.

F. Shot by A1 + blocked by B1 + ball is loose on the floor + horn = Shot clock     violation.
    Comment: The shot clock continues to run until the ball strikes the ring or     Team B gains control.

G. Pass by A1 + deflection by B1 + ball strikes ring = No reset.
    Comment: The shot clock resets when the ball strikes the ring during a try.     Shot clock continues to run. This is also true if A1 makes the deflection.

H. Shot by A1 + double foul on A2 and B2 + try is unsuccessful = After a     double foul, play is resumed at the point of interruption.
    Comment: This is an AP situation with no team control. The team with the     arrow receives an AP throw-in with a new shot clock.

J. A1 is dribbling inbounds + double foul on A2 and B2 = After a double foul,     play is resumed at the point of interruption.
    Comment: Since there is team control, the ball is awarded to Team A with     no reset of the shot clock.

V. Officiating the shot clock
A. Especially at the sub-Varsity level, you must make sure the shot clock is run     properly.
B. Have a pre-game with your shot clock operator.
C. Check the shot clock after every whistle to make sure that it has not been     reset incorrectly.
D. After a time-out, make sure that you and your partner are aware of the time     remaining on the shot clock.
E. Shot clock is primary responsibility of the Trail official in a 2-whistle game.     1. Lead should be ready to help.
2. If you have a good shot clock operator, use the shot clock as an aid for the     10-second backcourt count.
F. After an air ball or a shot that narrowly misses the ring that is recovered by     the offense:
1. Trail must check to make sure that the shot clock is not reset.
2. If it is reset, blow the whistle and have the clock set back to what it should     be.
3. If the air ball results in an opportunity for a quick put-back, withhold     whistle.

POST GAME HANDSHAKE ("PGHS") PROTOCOL
from your interpreter, Chuck Elias', presentation of Dec 14

I. Game Site Administration Responsibilities
A. Greet officials and discuss handshake arrangements
1. Make sure you know who will meet you after the handshake.
2. More important, make sure you know WHERE that person will be at end     of game.
B. Make a public announcement before the conclusion of the game, stating that     the ceremony will take place at the game’s conclusion
PLEASE NOTE: In Sunday’s meeting, it was stated that the public     announcement must be made prior to the start of the game. THAT IS NOT     CORRECT. That was a mistake on my part. The public announcement can     be made any time prior to the conclusion of the game. The athletic directors     have been instructed to make this announcement with 2 minutes remaining     in the fourth quarter.
C. Be at the designated location after the game to assist officials leaving the     court.
D. This person is NOT a member of the coaching staff.
E. If any of the previous things do not occur:
1. You are not expected to stay for the ceremony;
2. You are not required to fill out the Sportsmanship Handshake Report Form     (per PGHS Cancellation – Scenario #2 and Scenario #3)
3. You are requested to contact your assignor within 24 hours

II. “Concerns which arise during the game involving the contest participants and/or spectators”
A. If you have such concerns, you may leave the court immediately following     the final horn.
B. You are required to fill out the Sportsmanship Handshake Report Form.
C. If you’re uncomfortable FOR ANY REASON, you are allowed to leave the     court and fill out the report form.
D. Possible reasons for “concern” include, but are not limited to:
1. Any unsporting or flagrant foul during the game
2. A serious injury occurs at any time during the officials’ jurisdiction
3. Any comments of a personal nature from a player or coach
4. Any comments of a personal or threatening nature from a spectator
5. A spectator or other unauthorized person enters the court at any time          during the officials’ jurisdiction
6. A spectator, team member, or other unauthorized person interrupts the           game or interferes with the officials’ administration of the game
7. Close score at end of game (within 8 points in the last minute of the game)
8. The only available exit from the playing court requires the officials to pass      through the spectators
9. The site administrator is not at the designated meeting place with one           minute remaining on the game clock

The MIAA website has a Game Officials section that lists all the information about the "PGHS" including scenarios and forms you may need. Check it out at:
http://www.miaa.net/game_officials_main_page.htm

Looking for driving directions for a Massachusetts high school or its athletic fields/game sites? The MIAA web site has this! Find it at this link and click onto "Member School Lookup":
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Looking for information on high school rule changes for 2008-2009, mechanics and instructions for the scorer and timer? Use this link to obtain all this high school basketball information: http://www.nfhs.org/web/2006/08/basketball.aspx

Congratulations and special recognition to those Board 31 members working the 2008 MIAA Tournament! They include: Art Lynch, Andre King, Mike Shirley, Ken Bourque, Scott Tidlund, Tony Dulude, Bill Martin, Buddy Martin, Mark Shea, Ron Lewandowski, Bob Galiatsos, Keith Scarlett, Tim Clark, Steve Lambert, Brian Alves, Kevin McCaskill, Chad Heywood, Chuck Folsom, Way Dotson, Louis Rodriguez, Dan Burke, Dave Tabin, Chuck Elias, Joe Whalen, Marc Brookens and Tom Zukowski.

Working Western Mass Finals: Mark Shea, Dave Tabin, Kevin McCaskill, Scott Tidlund, Buddy Martin, Brian Alves, Steve Lambert, Ron Lewandowski and Tony Dulude.

Working WMass-CMass State Semifinals: Ron Lewandowski, Dave Tabin and Mark Shea.

Working State Finals: Tony Dulude

Meeting Notes from Feb 4, 2007
The following were elected to two year positions commencing March 9, 2007
President-Elect: Tom Zukowski
Interpreter: Chuck Elias
Secretary/Treasurer: Walter Hickson

MEMO REGARDING LACK OF SHOT CLOCKS AT GAME SITES

    After corresponding with Virginia Anderson at the MIAA, it was made clear to officials that the MIAA does not require notification if there are no shot clocks present at a game site during the regular season. As was stated in our Jan 7th meeting, the game should be played. A report should then be made to Bill L’Hereux and the League Director. For the PVIAC, Mrs. Anderson indicated that the current League Director is Tom Russo.
    To summarize the discussion from our previous meeting: If only one of the shot clocks at the game site is functioning, you will play the game using only that shot clock. The team that is not facing the shot clock will be responsible for counting it out for its own players. If neither shot clock is functioning, you will play the game with an alternate timing device at the table. This will be a stopwatch or a handheld clock. The timer will announce “TEN” when 10 seconds remain on the shot clock and will then count down the final five seconds. If there is no alternate timing device available, you will play the game without shot clock rules in effect. After the game, you should notify Bill L’Hereux immediately and also notify the League Director.

REMINDER: A backcourt violation consists of four elements. If all four occur, it is a violation. If any one of them is missing, the play is legal. The four elements are:

1) There must be team control.
2) The ball must have frontcourt status.
3) The team in control must be the last to touch the ball before it gains backcourt status.
4) The team in control must be the first to touch the ball after it gains backcourt status.

If you are attending an IAABO Officials' School this summer, be sure to forward your certificate of completion to Walter Hickson when you have finished. The Board has set aside a $500 reimbursement pool for IAABO camp attendees who are active Board members. The maximum reimbursement is $100.

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