| Brentwood YMCA Basketball Referees Information |
| Our Mission: A worldwide charitable fellowship united by a common loyalty to Jesus Christ for the purpose of helping persons grow in spirit, mind and body. |
| Our Mission: A worldwide charitable fellowship united by a common loyalty to Jesus Christ for the purpose of helping persons grow in spirit, mind and body. |
| CARING HONESTY RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY |
| "Y" Pledge "Win or Lose... I pledge before God... to play the game as well as I know how, to be a team player, repect my teammates, my opponents and officials, to obey the rules, to be a good sport at all times, and to improve myself in spirit, mind and body." |
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| INDEX OF INFORMATION |
- Dress and Pre-Game for all referees... page 1
- Coaches/Referee game card information... page 1
- Job description of a YMCA sports official... page 2
- Coaches/Referee game card information... page 1
- Job description of a YMCA sports official... page 2
Proper dress - Be wearing an appropriate basketball referee uniform and black shoes.
1) Sign the sheet at the score table before your first game to show who was there.
2) Be at your game(s) at least 10 minutes before the game(s).
3) Go over the coaches/referee game card with the coaches prior to the game.
4) GAMES MUST START ON TIME
5) Read the job description for referees.
1) Sign the sheet at the score table before your first game to show who was there.
2) Be at your game(s) at least 10 minutes before the game(s).
3) Go over the coaches/referee game card with the coaches prior to the game.
4) GAMES MUST START ON TIME
5) Read the job description for referees.
1) Coaches will shake hands with each other prior to
the start of the game.
2) Game official will bring coaches together before
each game and discuss the expectations of
sportsmanship from the players, parents/fans,
and that of the coaches.
3) Players will form a line at the end of the game and
shake hands with each other.
the start of the game.
2) Game official will bring coaches together before
each game and discuss the expectations of
sportsmanship from the players, parents/fans,
and that of the coaches.
3) Players will form a line at the end of the game and
shake hands with each other.
| Job Description |
Position Title: Youth Sports Official
Reports to: Sports Director/Official Coordinator
Reports to: Sports Director/Official Coordinator
Date: __________
Department: Youth Sports
Center: Brentwood
Department: Youth Sports
Center: Brentwood
General Function:
Officiating is an area of expertise which requires a knowledge of the game and stategy of sports in
order to control the behavioral responses of players, coaches and spectators. The officials
responsibility is to enforce the rules impartially and control the contest so that the players are afforded a
positive game experience. The officials display self-confidence and a professional attitude/dress while officiating.
Officiating is an area of expertise which requires a knowledge of the game and stategy of sports in
order to control the behavioral responses of players, coaches and spectators. The officials
responsibility is to enforce the rules impartially and control the contest so that the players are afforded a
positive game experience. The officials display self-confidence and a professional attitude/dress while officiating.
Official Etiquette:
1) Arrive 15 minutes prior to game time to check the equipment and playing field/court.
2) Be neat and wear your official outfit and have a whistle.
3) Meet with other officials before the start of the game to clarify responsibilities.
4) Do not comment on another official's decisions unless he/she requests your assistance.
5) Tactfully discuss questionable calls when it is convenient to consult with the other official.
6) If you are questioned about the other officials call, never publicly disagree. Simply state that it was the other officials call.
7) Be consistant - a team can adjust to a consistant official. This will make your job easier.
8) Appear confident in your decisions: a team will notice indecisiveness and begin to question all decisions.
9) Remember that the contest is under your control from start to finish, including time outs, half time, etc.
10) Control your temper - a calm official gains respect.
1) Arrive 15 minutes prior to game time to check the equipment and playing field/court.
2) Be neat and wear your official outfit and have a whistle.
3) Meet with other officials before the start of the game to clarify responsibilities.
4) Do not comment on another official's decisions unless he/she requests your assistance.
5) Tactfully discuss questionable calls when it is convenient to consult with the other official.
6) If you are questioned about the other officials call, never publicly disagree. Simply state that it was the other officials call.
7) Be consistant - a team can adjust to a consistant official. This will make your job easier.
8) Appear confident in your decisions: a team will notice indecisiveness and begin to question all decisions.
9) Remember that the contest is under your control from start to finish, including time outs, half time, etc.
10) Control your temper - a calm official gains respect.
Pre Game Responsibilities:
1) Introduce yourdelf to the other ofiicial(s) and discuss duties and interpretations of rules.
2) See that the timing devices are in working order.
3) Check the game ball to see if it is properly inflated and is appropriate for the age division.
4) Introduce yourself to the coaches and players before the game.
5) Before the start of the game, make sure the other official is ready.
1) Introduce yourdelf to the other ofiicial(s) and discuss duties and interpretations of rules.
2) See that the timing devices are in working order.
3) Check the game ball to see if it is properly inflated and is appropriate for the age division.
4) Introduce yourself to the coaches and players before the game.
5) Before the start of the game, make sure the other official is ready.
During the Game:
1) Take time to explain the calls instead of just asserting them. An official can be a teacher as well as a judge.
2) Enforce the rules without partiality.
3) Be confident in your decision-making process.
4) Be calm when questioned about your decisions.
5) Remember you and your fellow official(s) are a team.
1) Take time to explain the calls instead of just asserting them. An official can be a teacher as well as a judge.
2) Enforce the rules without partiality.
3) Be confident in your decision-making process.
4) Be calm when questioned about your decisions.
5) Remember you and your fellow official(s) are a team.
Post Game Responsibilities:
1) Have the two opposing teams line up and shake hands at the end of the game.
2) Secure the game ball.
3) Make sure all game reports are filled out and returned in to the appropriate place.
1) Have the two opposing teams line up and shake hands at the end of the game.
2) Secure the game ball.
3) Make sure all game reports are filled out and returned in to the appropriate place.
General Techniques:
1) Keep a current copy of the rules where it is accessible at all times during the contest.
2) Carry a coin for the pre game toss.
3) Do not talk with the whistle in your mouth, as this makes it difficult to be understood.
4) Be sure all signals are clearly visible to the players, coaches and spectators, so that they immediately understand the call.
5) If you have any problems with the coaches, spectators or players inform the YMCA Sports Director or Official Coordinator.
6) In the event of accident or injury the official should have the coach contact the parents and the YMCA Sports Director.
1) Keep a current copy of the rules where it is accessible at all times during the contest.
2) Carry a coin for the pre game toss.
3) Do not talk with the whistle in your mouth, as this makes it difficult to be understood.
4) Be sure all signals are clearly visible to the players, coaches and spectators, so that they immediately understand the call.
5) If you have any problems with the coaches, spectators or players inform the YMCA Sports Director or Official Coordinator.
6) In the event of accident or injury the official should have the coach contact the parents and the YMCA Sports Director.
Physical Requirements:
1) Physical requirements of this position include: running, jogging, walking and stooping.
1) Physical requirements of this position include: running, jogging, walking and stooping.
Please read, sign and return a signed copy to the Brentwood YMCA c/o the Sports Director.
We understand and mutually accept that the above job description represents our agreement as to the job to be performed.
Name____________________________ Supervisor_______________________________ Date______________
| COACHES/REFEREE GAME CARD INFO |
| Print this off and carry with you to your games. |
| FOR ALL REFEREES |