The 2013 Fall Seminar will be proudly hosted by IAABO Boards 40 and 127 with assistance from Boards: 37 Brooklyn, 41 Nassau County and 119 Queens County.

Yes, it is that time of year when we get back to the business of offi ciating and obtain the information that will assist us in training our board members and in preparing them for the upcoming season. Interpreters will again receive the latest information and some instructional techniques that should have an impact on their members. Remember it is about bringing back the offi cial rule based interpretations, so that offi cials will insure that there is a balance between the offense and the defense. In fact one of the themes for this year’s session is “Balancing the Offense and Defense and the Role of the

Offi cial”. We are sure that you will fi nd the presentations interesting and informative. It is hoped that the Interpreters will attend all of the sessions as that it is why they

are sent to the Fall Seminar by their local board.

There will be a session after the Interpreters roundtable that will be for Interpreters only, something new. Should be informative.

All materials will be given to the Interpreters after the Sunday morning presentation on the rule changes and points of emphasis. There are some changes this year which should elicit some discussion, different from the last few years where there were only minor changes

Entertainment - Plans are being made for an evening of entertainment with music and laughter with a Long Island themed cuisine with local wines and spirits.

Spouse & Guest Breakfast - Will be held on

It goes without saying that every game you offi ciate, you should give it everything you have – hustle, focus, paying attention to the little stuff, preventing physical play from escalating into something dangerous. The reality is that most of us go to sleep at some point in a game, often the fi rst half. It may just be for a second. Or it may be for a minute, or several minutes. Why is this?

It’s human nature to relax when we get comfortable. Picture a high school contest with two teams, and from what you know of them, it should be a 20-30 point blowout. You yawned when your assignor gave you the match, but stifl ed it over the phone so he couldn’t hear your lack of interest.

You follow your routine, arrive on time at the game site, go through your pregame, and prepare to work hard for 32 minutes. Three minutes into the contest, the score is 20-4. You relax. You pass on one call. You

miss another. Your partners, in the same boat, aren’t ready for a quick steal, which is really a foul, and suddenly the game is 20-13 in the second quarter, with the momentum having entirely shifted.

At halftime, the game is 23-19. Four points separating the teams, in a game that you thought would turn into be a wipe out. During halftime, you go over some calls with your partners. You realize you fell asleep for almost 10 minutes as you go through a number of plays. Most of your snoozing came about due to laziness or the feeling you had that one team was in control and the other had no chance to come back.

The reality about basketball, probably more so than other sports, is that there are huge runs that teams take throughout a game, and lots of shifting momentum. It makes it more imperative for the offi cial

to be on his toes for the entire game, particularly in lull moments or situations where one team has taken a sizable lead. It is far too easy to get lax with your calls, and overlook fouls that the team which is behind commits, or calling some ticky tack fouls on the team that is leading by 22 points in the second quarter.

Should we offi ciate that way? The answer is “no.”

Be Your Best at All TimesFirst, we should ALWAYS offi ciate to the

best of our abilities. That means enforcing the rules as written. It means ruling properly when a team commits a foul. Don’t overlook it based circumstances. The head of Men’s Offi ciating for the NCAA Tournament, John Adams, has strongly emphasized that a foul in the fi rst three minutes of a game is a foul in the last three minutes (continued on page 7)

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July/August 2013 Volume 64, Number 432

The Kids Lose When You Snooze

The Interpreter - One of the most important positions in any local board is the Interpreter. This individual is the key to the training of prospective new members and for the continual training of all board members. A person of infl uence and integrity, who stands their ground when members say, “I’m not doing it that way; I have my own signals; and I’m not changing”. A person who attends the fall seminar and participates, who is open to new ways of training even though they might not have technological skills for running a projector and using PowerPoints. A person who accepts the rule changes and passes them on to their members without interjecting whether they like the change or not.

A person who sincerely believes that training new offi cials is a worthwhile endeavor and prepares them for the IAABO exam and fl oor test. A person who continues to look for that “diamond in the rough”, someone with potential to be a very good offi cial.

A person who prepares for every meeting providing the information that will improve offi ciating within their board. Making their presentations interesting, while illustrating the concept that is being taught.

A person who suggests to the President or whoever makes the meeting agenda to schedule the interpretation portion at the beginning of the meeting instead of at the end when members are tired and looking to sneak out.

Yes, the Interpreter position is most important and requires dedication, hard work and a determination to make their offi cials the best they can be.

Remember a quote from Henry David Thoreau, “Things do not change, we change”. So let’s put the responsibility where it belongs, on the members to listen to the Interpreter and on the Interpreter to be prepared and to promote change.

This article was written a year or two ago, it is being presented again as it reemphasizes the importance of the position of Interpreter.

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President’s Message

The beautiful summer months are upon us and everyone slows down just a little to enjoy the wonderful warm weather and outdoor fun. It is also that time of the year when serious basketball offi cials make use of their hardwood downtime and open up their rule book or manual to jog their memories on what they should remember but yet soon forget from last March’s Madness at all levels of the basketball world. Why wait until October or November when the pressure is on and cram to pass an annual refresher or certifi cation exam, when some reading at the beach or by the pool will keep your mind in tune for the upcoming season.

To all our members who have or will make use of IAABO’s Instructional Camps this summer, you have made a very wise decision in your basketball offi ciating career. The effort put in by Tom Lopes, Donnie Eppley, Peter Webb and all the Camp Instructors is the best to be found anywhere in the world.

If you are fortunate to have good summer basketball leagues in your area make use of these games to work on not only your physical conditioning but also your IAABO signals and mechanics and work hard on getting into proper position to see the play develop and end with the best possible angle. Location, location, location not only works in real estate, when you move quickly to get to the best location on the fl oor it makes the decision process so much easier and your confi dence level will soar.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and I along with all the Long Island members of IAABO hope to see you in September in Hauppauge, LI, NY for our Annual Rules and Mechanics Seminar.

Jack Sweeney

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dismissal bell rings. He grabs an energy bar and sprints up to the chemistry lab for a makeup test. After guessing his way through the impossible test, he bolts to his car and heads to Burger King for a quick bite. Then remembering he left his uniform at home that morning he speeds with the skill of a NASCAR driver to retrieve his uniform. Uh-oh! He fi nds his uniform is still in a heap on his bedroom fl oor. The miscommunication between him and his mother leads to a heated fi ght as he runs out of the house with the smelly, wrinkled jersey. The entire episode has him aggravated. First, he fails a test for the second time, now a dirty uniform. He arrives back at the school and joins his buddies heading into the gym for a shoot around. At this point, his focus is not on playing basketball. Hopefully, tonight’s game will turn out better than his exasperating day.

The Unruly Fan/The Offi cial - The proud father of a high school boy basketball player nervously looks at his watch, as he concludes a routine sales “pitch” at JFK Memorial Hospital in the South Jersey. He needs to be on the Turnpike by 4:00 PM to be there for the start of his son’s game. His wife is getting her nails done and will meet him at the game…. unfortunately. They never sit together at games due to her obnoxious behavior. In truth, the other parents do not want to sit with her either and they avoid eye contact when she enters the gym. His excuse not to be near her during the game is to help another parent videotape. His wife is a screamer. She constantly yells…”over the back”, “three seconds” “and one” and other basketball jargons at the referee. However, she has the basketball IQ of a “Fig Newton”. His son is mortifi ed by her behavior.

Tonight’s game was the icing on the cake. She started yelling at the referee two seconds after the opening jump ball. The referee clearly heard her say “You’re horrible” to him, more than once. He does not react, but his body language and eyes tell all that he heard her negative comments. The referee thinks to himself… “Here we go again”. He has heard that voice before, earlier in the season. He recalls his IAABO training class, and reminds himself not to have “rabbit ears” when it comes to the fans’ comments and to focus on the game. He tries only to hear what will detract from the game or hinder the offi ciating performance. In addition, he also recalls a humorous offi ciating instructor being emphatic about not showing your emotions or talking to fans about their remarks.

However, after twenty-four years and forty games deep into the season, these unwritten rules become more and more diffi cult to follow. The veteran offi cial strives to ignore the woman and hopes that her negative remarks do not incite the other fans. He smiles and tells himself, that she must be referring to his partner, Jim.

As the fi nal quarter of the game opens, the opposing team is closing the gap and the game intensity is heating up. The woman’s son, dribbling while being tightly defended hears her scream at the offi cial, “Call the foul you a _ _ hole!” Distracted, the player turns to her with exasperation and pleads…. “Mom, will you shut up?!”

The offi cial blows his whistle and stops the game. He calmly walks to the scorer’s table, waving his partner over and asks for an offi cial’s timeout. All attention in the gym is on the offi cials, nobody is sure about what’s going on. The offi cial shows no anger or emotion in his actions…he is “cool as a cucumber”. The athletic director runs to the table and makes a grimacing face. After a brief caucus, the guys with the hideous yellow security jackets escort the woman out of the gym. The offi cial and the athletic director explain to the coaches what had transpired.

The offi cial and his partner restart the game at the point of interruption. The timer inquired, “Who did she yell that to?”…The veteran offi cial smiled and said, “My partner of course”. (LOL!) He quickly inbounds the ball and his partner smiles. As the

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Balancing the Jump Ball of Officiating, with the Fast Breaks of Life!

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As another season of offi ciating fades into the record books, many of us are perplexed as to how the whole process works. What does it take to produce a basketball game? Offi cials, athletic directors, coaches, players, parents and fans bring all of their personalities, problems, and everyday trials and tribulations of life into the gym on game day. The result of this collision and the resulting thirty-two minutes has always been fascinating to me. The jump ball is so fragile and delicate of a task, yet the fast break is so hectic and chaotic.

Let’s relive the game day experience through the eyes of an offi cial, an athletic director, a coach, a player and a parent and self-refl ect on how well we handle the balance of offi ciating and life.

The Offi cial – The dismissal bell rings at two o’clock and I hustle through the crowded hallway to the faculty meeting at the end of the day. The clock is my enemy at this point. My game is scheduled to start at three forty-fi ve and I’m facing a thirty-fi ve minute drive with no traffi c problems. The meeting ends, I sprint to my car and start my twenty-mile race to the game site. The ride starts out smoothly, until I get stuck behind a slow moving truck. Then just as the weatherman predicted, snow begins to fall. Damn! My stomach begins to churn and my patience is wearing thin. I know being early and meeting with my partner can set the tone for the game. Finally, with just a few minutes to spare, I arrive.

The other offi cial is there and we referee the fi rst half of the Boy’s JV game without a hitch. At half time, the AD nervously enters the locker room and blurts out that he needs an offi cial to stay for the Boy’s Varsity game. The scheduled offi cial just called and informed him that he is stuck at the Lincoln Tunnel and will not make the 5:15 start. Now the entire picture for the evening has changed. I’m also informed by the AD that the senior offi cial has called and designated me to stay and work the varsity game. The senior offi cial arrives between the 3rd and 4th quarter and persuades me to stay and offi ciate the second game. Needless to say, I stay for the varsity game and at nine o’clock make my way home through drifting snow. It’s been a long 15-hour day!

Athletic Director – The AD nervously bites his nails, as the offi ce phone rings off the hook. The snow fl urries have turned to drifting snow and it’s causing havoc across the board. The wrestling team bus is late for the 5:15 match in the next town. An offi cial for the boy’s Varsity game is running late due to a traffi c problem. The AD tries desperately to coax the JV offi cial to stay for the varsity game. Then just when he thinks things couldn’t get worse, a freshman goes down with a nasty knee injury in the back gym. The phone keeps ringing. The EMT is on the way, the boy’s parents have been called and the basketball assignor calls again to say that no substitute varsity offi cials are available to cover the game tonight. Needless to say, 9 o’clock and a cold beer will not arrive fast enough.

The Coach - The coach clinches his fi st, as he fi nds out that one of the scheduled varsity offi cials will be late for the game. Then he pulls frantically at his hair when he’s informed that the replacement offi cial is a female. This is bad, but not as bad as receiving a 3 pm note from the guidance offi ce stating that three of his senior starters were failing two or more subjects. The State tournament is two weeks away and his team has a 7-10 record with six games until the cut-off date. The mood is somber as his player’s lace up and his attitude is in the “crapper”. He gives a pre-game talk, more like a lecture than a motivational speech. Negative energy permeates the locker room faster than a Lear jet. The locker room door shuts and the assistant coach gives the players the old “If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem!” routine. The coach grins and lets out a half-hearted laugh. Nine o’clock will not arrive fast enough tonight!

The Player – The player rushes to his locker as soon as the

BMI: Body Mass Index is a ratio of weight to height and is calculated using the following formula: BMI= [wt (lbs)/ht (in)2 ]x 703

BMI Weight StatusBelow 18.5 Underweight18.5-24.9 Normal25.0-29.9 Overweight

30.0 and Above Obesehttp://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_BMI/index.htmlWait Circumference: Place a tape measure around your

bare abdomen just above your hips bones at the smallest part of the hourglass. You should pull the tape snug but not tight (it should not compress your skin at all).

o A measurement greater than 40” for men indicates increased risk

o A measurement greater than 35” for non-pregnant females indicates increased risk

While not scientifi c, most of us can also take a realistic look in the mirror and determine whether or not some adjustments in body composition would be in order.

Now, that you have determined that it would be benefi cial to your overall health to make some positive changes in your body composition the next question is… HOW??

Begin by developing a clear picture of your typical energy balance:

You need to have a good understanding of the number of calories you are consuming and burning on a typical day. There are many different free apps out there that have made this process much easier than it used to be. Without endorsing any one over another, fi nd one that will allow you to track the foods you consume as well as the calories you are burning with exercise.

Determine your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). This is a measure of the number of calories you burn just being awake and alive. This is also the minimum number of calories I would recommend you consume every day. Dropping below that number consistently may push your body into “famine mode” and result in your body working against your efforts.

Calculate a rough estimate your BMR with the following formula:

o Males: Weight (lbs) x 11= BMRo Females: Weight (lbs) x 10= BMRNote: You can easily fi nd an internet source that will

calculate this for you using the more scientifi c formula.Record EVERYTHING you eat for 7-14 days.

Everything you put into your body counts, from the crumbs at the bottom of the cookie jar and the handful of peanuts at the bar to ketchup, salad dressing and all beverages. Please DO NOT try to change your patterns for this. Try to make this estimate as typical as possible. You will not be graded. You are the only person who is going to see this. Average the total number of calories you are consuming for an idea of your ENERGY IN value.

Record any exercise or activity as well. Average these numbers as well for an estimate of your ENERGY OUT value.

Determine your energy balance by comparing ENERGY IN vs. ENERGY OUT values.

Energy In (Calories Consumed)

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Managing Body Composition for Improved Health and Peformance“I need to lose 15 to 20 pounds before the season starts.” “Can

you please tell me what I should eat to lose weight?” “I’ve tried everything and I just can’t lose these last 10 pounds.” These are statements that are commonly heard from referees who are trying to make a difference in their overall physical fi tness prior to the upcoming season. The problem is there is no magic answer or quick fi x for these types of problems. If there were, the holder of that information would be an instant millionaire.

In all seriousness, there is no magic to weight loss. It really is a very simple equation. You must create a negative energy balance. In other words, if the number of calories expended is greater than the number of calories contained in the foods you consume weight loss will occur. That being said, it isn’t that simple or everyone would be at their target weight. Our bodies like to maintain what they become accustomed to over time. It’s called your “set-point”. If you weigh 200 pounds and want to be 175 your body will try to resist your attempts to lose weight because 200 pounds feels “normal”. It’s all part of our survival instincts. That’s just one of the many reasons diets that include signifi cant caloric restriction are ineffective. Your body sees that as famine and strives to conserve energy.

Long-lasting changes in weight and body composition can only be accomplished through lifestyle changes. Through lifestyle changes your body over time will get used to a new “normal” and will then try to maintain that new lower weight. The off-season is a great time to begin to make these changes so that when the craziness of the season rolls around you have established new habits that will allow you to maintain the changes you have achieved.

In regard to health, weight is not nearly as important as the composition of that weight. In other words, it is possible to be overweight but not “overfat”. Ultimately, the goal should be to maintain a healthy body composition rather than a specifi c weight. Body Composition refers to the relative proportion of lean mass or fat mass to total body weight. Everyone needs to maintain a certain amount of essential body fat (3% for males and 12% for females). This is required for normal physiologic processes to occur. However, this doesn’t seem to be a problem as our country isn’t fi ghting a thinness epidemic. The generally accepted ranges for body fat% that promote overall good health is 10-22% in males and 20-32% in females. Persons that engage in athletic events as a part of their job or regular activity requirements should strive to be on the lower end of the range while the general population will fall more in the middle to upper ends of that range. Due to the activity requirements inherent in the job of a referee and the stresses that can be placed on a referee’s body by carrying excessive weight up and down the court, the middle to lower ends of the range should be the goal.

Unfortunately, Body Composition cannot be accurately determined without some assistance from an athletic trainer, exercise physiologist, strength & conditioning coach or personal trainer. These health professionals can use a variety of different methods from skin fold measures to underwater weighing to provide you with an estimate of your Body Fat %. If you have an opportunity to determine your actual body fat %, it is certainly encouraged, but if you don’t there are a few simple screening tools you can use.

Michelle Futrell, is the Director of Sports Medicine and a SeniorInstructor in Health and Human Performance, College ofCharleston South Carolina.

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vs. Energy Out (BMR + Activity-calories burned)o If Energy In is equal to Energy Out you are in energy

balance and you can expect to maintain your current weight over time.

o If Energy In is greater than Energy Out you are in a positive energy balance and over time weight gain will occur.

o If Energy In is less than Energy Out you are in a negative energy balance and over time weight loss will occur.

Begin to Implement Healthy Lifestyle ChangesResearch indicates that successful sustained weight loss is

associated with a commitment to lifestyle changes. Small changes that can become habits and can be sustained over time are preferred to drastic changes that cannot be maintained. This is one of the reasons that many diet plans aren’t very effective. But that’s a topic for another article. Start with 1 or 2 small changes and commit to following through with that change for at least a month. It takes approximately a month for a conscious choice to become a habit. Then move on to adding in another new small change.

Here are a few tips for healthy lifestyle change suggestions:* Regular physical activity (at least 150 min/week). This can be

any type of activity from running to vacuuming. Lower intensity exercise encourages the body to use fat as a fuel source. This can be particularly helpful if your goal is to adjust body composition. Referees will need additional cardiovascular training at higher levels to promote fi tness and sport specifi c skills.

* Incorporate some type of resistance training. Increasing muscle mass will allow you to alter body composition (increasing lean muscle mass and decreasing fat mass). Also remember, muscle burns more calories at rest than fat. Whole body exercises or circuit training that incorporates cardio with resistance training are good choices. There are few new apps out there that will create a circuit workout for you and even time your intervals.

* Strive to consistently make good nutrition choices. In each of the food groups there are choices that are better than others. Depending on the app you chose to complete your nutrition assessment, most will also provide a breakdown of the various nutrients an percentages of each compared to recommended dietary guidelines. If you are consistently defi cient or well-above recommendations in any category you may want to adjust your intake accordingly.

-Carbohydrates: Minimize simple sugars and processed grains, fl ours. Choose whole grain products, fruits and vegetables whenever possible. Minimize white bread, pasta, potatoes, baked goods. Seek to add color to your plate whenever possible. Strive to include a minimum of 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Colorful foods contain antioxidants and phytochemicals which are naturally occurring substances that enhance our immune system and combat the stresses imposed on our bodies.

-Proteins: Minimize fatty, processed foods. Increase intake of lean protein sources: chicken, fi sh, pork. Red meat is also fi ne just choose the leanest cuts. Don’t forget about other excellent protein sources like: dairy sources, dried beans, nuts and legumes. Some of my favorites are: yogurt, black beans, hummus, and quinoa.

-Fats: Minimize saturated and trans fats. Whenever possible choose unsaturated fat products. Oils vs. solids are better choices. Also, don’t forget to try to include Omega 3 & Omega 6,the two essential fatty acids. These are found in limited food sources like:

cold water fi sh (tuna, cod, sardines), walnuts, and fl axseed.It’s ok to reward yourself occasionally with your favorite foods

that may not be on the list above, just do so in moderation. In fact, if simple sugars are your downfall get those immediately post-workout as your recovery snack (~50-100g Carbs/10-20g Protein).

* Pay attention to serving size and portion control. This is an area where learning a few simple tricks can make a big difference. Eat on a lunch size plate instead of a dinner sized plate. The plate will look full and you will feel like you are eating more than you are. If you are starving when you clean your plate you can always go back. You might surprise yourself. Treat meat as a side dish and fi ll the rest of your plate with brightly colored fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables have a lot more nutrients per calorie than foods in other groups. Eat based on serving size. A serving of meat is approximately 3 oz, that’s the size of a deck of playing cards. The serving size for cereal, muffi ns, green beans, and baked potato are all approximately the size of a baseball. A serving of ice cream, cooked dried beans, and rice are all approximately the size of computer mouse. Finally don’t forget other condiments and toppers like salad dressing (one 9V battery), cheese (two 9V batteries), peanut butter (golf ball), butter or olive oil (postage stamp).

*Attempt to maintain consistent blood sugar levels over the course of a day. Our blood sugar levels fl uctuate in response to the foods that we eat but also to exercise and time as blood sugar is used by the body for energy and maintenance of body processes. Eating 5-6 smaller meals over the course of the day rather than 3 large meals will prevent spikes in blood sugar. Spikes in blood sugar force the pancreas to work over time to produce insulin to manage this extra blood sugar. Over time, this may cause insulin resistance, meaning the insulin doesn’t work as well and may result in increased risk for obesity and Type II diabetes. Eating frequently also creates a small increase in metabolism and makes you feel full which is much more comfortable than hungry.

*Create a negative energy balance every day. There are approximately 3500 calories in a pound. Therefore to lose a pound you must create a 3500 calorie defi cit. If you spread it out over the course of a week that’s 500 calories a day to lose a pound a week. By the way, a healthy rate of sustained weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week. That doesn’t mean that you have to eat only carrots and drink water. Defi cits can be created with a combination of better nutrition choices and increased activity level. It could be as simple as removing two sodas and taking a 30 minute jog or choosing grilled vs. fried chicken, diet vs. regular soda and broccoli vs. baked potato at dinner. Technology can be a great help so you may want to continue to use your fi tness app as a reinforcement until you get the hang of all this.

Great News! Over 51% of the factors that contribute to deaths in this country are associated with lifestyle choices. That means making changes in these areas can improve not only performance but also overall health and disease risk. So, whether you need to lose weight or not, commit to improving your overall health and wellness profi le. Making small changes in the off-season will pay big dividends as the season approaches.

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of a game. His point is to offi ciate the same way for the entire contest. This principle also applies to blowouts. Offi ciate the rules as written because you don’t know who is going to win, who is going to get hot, or whether the team currently losing badly seven minutes into the fi rst half is going to go on a spectacular run to come back.

Two, do not let the phrase, “we need to even this up” to enter your mind. It is wrong. You should never “even things up.” Sometimes a blow-out is a blow-out, and the team that committed 26 fouls deserved every one of them. Don’t bail them out. The coach may be angry with you early on if you’ve had several consecutive calls against his team. Does that mean you are wrong? No, it just means the coach is angry. If that means you need to call a technical foul against him for ranting at you, then do it.

Third, if you start relaxing and “letting things go,” that means you’re also increasing the likelihood that dangerous play can escalate. Don’t do it. Keep your head in the game and blow your whistle every time you would in any other game. This not only maintains control of the game, but also demonstrates you care about being on the court. Others will see this in your body language. Remember: There is always someone watching, so offi ciate like your supervisor is in the front row and is going to give you feedback after the contest is over.

In the 2011-2012 college season, the Xavier-Cincinnati game provides a textbook example of what happens when you become lax in your standards. For those of you who saw the TV replays or read about it, one of the characteristics noted afterwards was that the offi cials had multiple opportunities to clean up the action, even in the fi rst half. In fact, they were urged to do so by the coaches. Instead, as one event compounded on another, and trash talking and fouls went uncalled, the game culminated in a brawl.

Who were the losers in the Xavier-Cincinnati game? The kids were. Yes, the offi cials also did not look good. But they will live to offi ciate another day. The ballplayers involved in the end-of-the-game fracas, on the other hand, were signifi cantly penalized, hurting their personal contributions to their team, and the chances their teams had to move up in their leagues, and ultimately onto the NCAA tournament at the end of the season.

The brawl could have been prevented. When offi cials become complacent about enforcing the rules, there is always the potential for little fouls to grow into bigger fouls, and for taunting to lead to punches. So stay on top of things for the entire game, not just when the action is keeping you engaged.

Staying on Top of a Big LeadWhen one team jumps out to a big lead or the level of play

is so slow that it’s hard to stay focused, that’s when you need to use additional techniques to ensure you sustain your personal intensity. Here are some tips for those times when you might be tempted to space out:

• Look for the play within the play: Similar to what happens when you’re a participant in a game and there’s a give-and-go or a pick-and-roll that only involves two players, there are situations within a basketball contest where you want to pay more close attention to a smaller group. You have your area of coverage, and that’s where your mind should be, but there may be some jostling going on between the post player and his defender, for example. Train your eyes on them. Follow their actions across the lane.

Look for the jersey tug. Look for one of the guys jabbing the other in the gut. These little baiting techniques happen all the time, and we frequently miss them. By paying extra attention, you not only sustain your focus, but you may also catch a play that prevents something fl agrant from occurring later.

• Lift your legs: When a game slows down, or one team is destroying the other, pay more attention to your leg work. Lift your legs higher when you run the court. Increase your pacing of the baseline. Use your personal method for giving your legs a different kind of workout. Regardless of the technique, using your legs in new ways keeps you more involved in the game and ready for action when it occurs.

• Report to the table with precision: When the game has slowed down, pick your mechanics up. Reporting to the table is a good place to start. As you head to the table, fi nd that right spot to report where you can be seen and you aren’t too close or too far away. Come to a full stop. Look directly at the table. Project your voice. Go through color, number and the infraction. Signal if there are shots. Return to your slot with an enthusiastic jog. Working on your reporting gets your mind more actively involved in the contest, and is a method to raise your awareness when play has slowed down.

No one wants to see offi cials letting a losing team start inserting arm bars into the dribbler or using two hands to push around the post player just because they are down by 25 in the fi rst half. Players, coaches and fans see the change in style and that one team is now getting away with something that by rule is a foul. So keep enforcing the rules the way they should be.

Find your own snooze loser. We can’t stop blowups from happening. We can stop our attitudes from deteriorating. It’s up to each of us to fi nd ways to keep our focus for the full 32 minutes of a high school game or 40 minutes of a college contest. Letting our minds wander or letting things go because one team has a big lead is a sure way to start snoozing. And you don’t want to have an alarm going off for you to wake up.

Kids Lose (continued from page 1)

Dave Simon has been an IAABO member since 1984, and wri en for Sportorials for over 15 years. He writes a weekly newspaper column you can access at www.justwrite15.wordpress.com, or you can contact him directly at davidsimon15@hotmail.com or www.twi er/justwrite15

IAABO Board No. 44, Massachuse s, Gerry Flynn, was recently awarded an IAABO Founda on Chair. Gerry is an IAABO Life Member. Shown in the photo with Gerry are two sisters (R) and his daughter (L).

Several times a month, a call comes into the offi ce from an association offi cer with a “situation.” Mostly, those calls have one thing in common. The caller relates that the association has been contacted by a disgruntled member, athletic director, parent or state association representative; or, bett er yet, by a government agency or att orney threatening a claim, assessment or other horror to be visited on the offi ciating organization.

When asked whether the association employs offi cials, the answer is always the same: The caller blithely reports that his association’s offi cials are independent contractors. Period. That orientation brings to mind the ancient

Chinese proverb: A problem well stated is half solved. To be sure, the blanket statement that a group of offi cials (or a particular offi cial) are independent contractors sheds litt le warmth — and even less light on what the problem may be. There is no single factor that determines for all purposes whether an offi cial is an independent contractor or an employee.

So whenever we hear the question, “Are these offi cials independent contractors or employees?” we immediately ask another question: “Who wants to know?”

We ask that question — and you should too — because offi cials may be independent contractors for one purpose and employees for another. Whether a particular offi cial or group of offi cials is classifi ed as either independent contractors or employees is largely determined by government agencies, courts, state laws, administrative regulations and contractual arrangements — each with their own purpose, and often confl icting. So, depending on the

context of the legal situation presented the answer may diff er — depending on whether the inquiry is the result of:

• A government agency that administers state or local labor laws.• A workers’ compensation court.• A state or local taxing authority.• The Internal Revenue Service.• A state or federal civil rights or labor law entity.• A court hearing a lawsuit involving an official.

More than one offi cials association has been caught drowning in the high muddy waters of accepting game fee payments from leagues, recreation departments

and school systems for payment of game fees. That deadly exercise foments the perception that the recreation department, the school or the league has hired a “company” that employs offi cials. That is a particularly neat risk-management maneuver for schools, the leagues and the recreation departments — often used to clearly demonstrate the fact that any sports offi cials who happen to be defendants in lawsuits are not their employees.

As such, the offi cials’ many (to listen to them) misdeeds are claimed to be not the legal responsibilities of the leagues or schools, but rather chargeable against their “real” employers — their offi cials association.

Any associations whose presiding offi cers are naive enough to supply nourishment to that feeding frenzy are doing a poor job of managing risk for their sports offi cial members. Tax consequences aside, the liability exposure is enormous.

If your association has a long-standing practice of taking in game fees, ask yourselves this question: What school board, recreation department, league or conference wouldn’t like to have a fully staff ed “company” that supplies sports offi cials and at the same time, takes care of all the expenses and varied administrative

Independent Fact or F

By Alan GAre offi cials independent contractors or employees? “Offi ciating,” wrote Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge James Hunter III, “… ill fi ts the usual distinction between independent contractors and employees.”

At issue was a college offi cials association’s appeal of a National Labor Relations Board decision that the association’s members were independent contractors and not employees.

Judge Hunter’soffered in the fi nhis decision on bjudge appeals patime — and still idefi nitive statemof independent cemployee.

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Myth 1Offi cials are independent contractors because their association’s leaders say they are independent contractors.

Fact Offi cials may or may not be independent contractors or

employees depending onthe context of the inquiry.

Myth 2It is fi ne to have the leaguegive us one check for theseason.

Fact “One check for the season”

is among the singlemost foolhardy things an

association can do.

details of paying, supervising, tax reporting and withholding, workers compensation, unemployment, working conditions and other associated laws that apply to employers?

Wait a minute. Your offi cials association is not an employer, you might argue. Maybe not, but when your association treats its members as an employer treats employees, that impression may well be conveyed to a variety of entities:

• A jury hearing the lawsuit of an injured athlete suing a referee — an employer is legally liable for many actions of an employee.

• The Internal Revenue Service — which may be looking for withholding taxes, social security contributions and the like.

• The state tax department — which may be looking for withholding, disability and unemployment contributions from the “employer.”

• The workers’ compensation court — on the job injuries often end up in that court.

• Government agencies that administer labor laws — employees have rights that independent contractors may not.

• Government agencies that administer civil rights laws — anti- discrimination laws that apply specifi cally to employers.

Should the offi cials association be

considered the employer of its member referees or umpires, the organization may be legally and fi nancially responsible for all of the offi cials’ work on the fi eld or court, their mistakes, their tax situation as well as their entitlement to whatever under local law employees are entitled to, etc.

By contrast, the school, league, board of education or other entity has a virtual free ride — all the luxury of “outsourcing” the offi ciating function — with none of the liability. What bett er situation could there be for a league, conference, school board or organization that sponsors an athletic program?

Given the game fee scale for most high school and recreational offi cials, what worse situation could there be for a non-profi t, dues-supported offi cials association that elects to saddle itself with all of the liabilities associated with being an employer of offi cials, without deriving any benefi t — monetary or otherwise — for its eff orts?

Unless your offi cials association is willing to assume all of the many and varied legal and fi nancial obligations that go along with being an employer of offi cials, taking game fees is risky business, to be sure.

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association (as the “employees” representative) violated the law, Judge Hunter’s pithy 11-word summary is where all “offi cials-as-independent contractors-discussions” should begin.

And so will we.The fact that “offi ciating ill fi ts

the usual distinction between independent contractors and employees” tees up the fi rst world-champion myth about independent contractor status:

While courts in many states have held that offi cials seeking workers’ compensation benefi ts as employees are independent contractors, a few courts have, on occasion, decided that some offi cials are employees.In addition, about a third of the states have enacted laws declaring certain offi cials to be independent contractors. Still, neither court decisions nor legislative actions necessarily decide the issue for all purposes and all jurisdictions.

For example, when offi cials seek benefi ts under workers’ compensation laws, which regulate the rights of employees to be compensated for injuries occurring on the job, state law often provides an answer.

A Florida statute, for example, indicates that an offi cial working a school or private non-profi t organization-sponsored athletic event is not to be deemed an employee.

Some laws are even more specifi c. Oregon, for example, indicates that any referee or assistant referee in a youth or adult recreational soccer match shall be considered to be an independent contractor.

Minnesota lists an eight-part test to determine whether a sports offi cial is an employee or an independent contractor. In Minnesota, offi cials will be deemed independent contractors if (1) a written contract exists stating that the offi cial is an independent contractor; (2) fees are paid on a per game basis; (3) the offi cial, under his or her contract, can accept or reject any game assignment; and (4) the offi cial is not limited to exclusively offi ciating with the party assigning the offi cial.

On the other hand, offi cials in Minnesota will be deemed employees if they are paid on an hourly, weekly or other time basis; are required to work where and when they are assigned and cannot reject assignments; cannot offi ciate for other organizations; and the offi cial can be terminated at any time.

State Laws AddressIndependent

Contractor Issues

Are your offi cials on a short leash — mandated to call games only for you and not accept assignments elsewhere? Do you monitor offi cials in the off season for health and behavioral pecadillos? Do you respond to complaints by immediately assuring unhappy coaches and athletic directors that you will “put a lett er in his fi le” and “warn her that she may be terminated”? How much control do you exert over your association members? Recent IRS guidelines for such matt ers emphasize the degree of control and independence

in the determination of whether a person is an employee or independent contractor.

Three areas of inquiry are listed bythe IRS: behavioral, fi nancial and type

of relationship. Association leaders need to consider those three elements of control:

1. Does your association control or have the right to control what the offi cial does and how the game is worked?

2. Does the association control the business aspects of the offi cial’s work? Who pays offi cials their game fees? Does the association reimburse expenses, or provide whistles, fl ags, shoes, uniforms or other offi ciating supplies?

3. Are there writt en contracts or employee type benefi ts (i.e. pension plan, insurance, vacation pay, etc.)

The IRS sums up those “control” criteria stating that there is no “magic” or set number of factors that “makes” the worker an employee or an independent contractor, and no one factor stands alone in making that determination.

For associations, there is nothing wrong or suspect — legally speaking — about making offi cials your employees, if you are prepared to do all the many things employers are required to do under the law. There is, of course, a cost

to that path that is signifi cantly higher than it would be if your offi cials are independent contractors.

That being the case, associations that want members to remain independent contractors should keep some items in mind.

Do not make rules and regulations you cannot or should not enforce. Keeping your members on the short leash of “You can only referee where and when we tell you to” is a long stride down the road to being an employer.

And look before you leap into a comprehensive regimen of physical exams, criminal background checks, minimum “fi tness” requirements, and the like. Make sure your governing documents refl ect a clear path for action in the event the results of your eff orts yield signifi cant data. And understand that all those prerequisites to offi ciate may make your association more than a training and assigning agency. Much more.

Finally, if your offi cials’ group is fl ush with suffi cient cash, insured for such risks as employee liability and workers compensation, and has state and local labor law compliance in hand, by all means, go forth and serve. If not, you might want to step back and secure legal advice to avoid some rather costly and unpleasant legal consequences!

Myth 3While offi cials are independentcontractors, it is OK for theassociation to make it clearthat they had better not workgames for anybody else.

Fact An association that tells

its offi cials they can onlywork where and when

the association allows ismoving toward an employer

relationship.

9 Questions for Association Leaders

1. How are complaints against your offi cialshandled? Terminology such as “we will put a letter inhis fi le” or “she may be terminated” often is related toemployees.

2. How are they paid? When? By whom? Taxes?Deductions? As detailed in the main article, associationstake on a huge liability risk when they take on theresponsibilities of cutting game fee checks.

3. Is an offi cial free to reject an assignment? That’sone of the biggest factors in determining independentcontractor or employee. An independent plumber canchoose to accept or reject any job he wants to, but thebuilding custodian at a school or business must fi x thetoilet whether he wants to or not.

4. Does the assigner/employer have the right tocontrol the manner in which the offi cial performs?We all go by the same rulebooks, but the more control youexert on how an offi cial offi ciates; the more it looks like youemploy that offi cial.

5. What are the operating procedures of theassociation? In total, take a good hard look to seewhat sort of restrictions and requirements you put

on the members of your association. There has to besome uniformity in any association, but a more “handsoff” approach helps defi ne an independent contractorrelationship.

6. Do the association’s bylaws speak to the issue(directly or indirectly)? It won’t necessarily make it trueto have some wording describing the member offi cials asindependent contractors, but it will help if it ever becomesan issue.

7. Are there contracts or written guidelinesbetween the league and offi cials associationinvolved? Look for language that describes therelationship or that addresses anything that would defi nethe relationship as independent contractor or employee.

8. Are there league rules concerning offi ciatingand/or modifi cations to playing rules that relateto offi cials? Such things speak to how much control isasserted on how offi cials do their jobs.9. Are there laws, administrative regulations or

prior agency rulings? Do some research in your state, andeven nationally, to stay current on the topic. A good starting point is the NASO website’s legislation page (naso.org/legislation).

There are several questions association leaders can ask themselves to help them sort out independent contractor-employee issues.

After all is said and done, the right to control the manner in which the work is performed remains the single most important factor in deciding whether one is an employee or an independent contractor. For most offi cials, the scale tips toward independent contractor status more often than not.

Offi cials’ organizations have been around for a century. Offi cials associations are all about training. Training and education in rules and mechanics that change and evolve mostly every year — no matt er how extensive — does not make an association an employer of offi cials any more than a medical school is an employer of its students.

In fact, the skill sets utilized by offi cials in calling a game in an atmosphere charged with emotion call for signifi cant independent judgment. Those skills are akin to those commonly practiced by independent contractors.

What’s more, if the offi cials working in an association are made employees of school boards, leagues, conferences or town or county recreation departments, they are less likely to be considered employees of their offi cials associations. That in turn places a reduced fi nancial burden on offi cials associations and decreases the possibility that such associations will be liable for any negligence claims against offi cials.

Finally, what value would training be if offi cials associations could not measure the results of their eff orts? Evaluation of offi cials is not only essential to provide a metric by which offi cials are assigned to work at various levels, but essential to the success of the association that assigns. That being the case, an association that provides feedback and assignment services to its members does not make its members’

employees — any more than does a university which awards grades and diplomas and maintains a placement offi ce make students employees of the school. The key is not to curtail services and benefi ts to member offi cials and the schools and leagues offi ciated, but to deliver those services in a way that confi rms and defi nes the offi cial as an independent contractor.

While independent contractors need to be issued the appropriate documents, sending Form 1099 to offi cials is one of a number of factors that come into play if independent contractor status becomes an issue. For tax purposes, 1099 is the “right number” of the IRS form for an organization that pays offi cials who are independent contractors to report those game fees. Organizations that have employees who are hired to referee need to report wages of employees on a diff erent form, the “W-2.” Still, the choice of a “1099” as a reporting form does not lock in the classifi cation of an offi cial as an independent contractor. This “tail” cannot waive the “dog” to which it is att ached!

Instead, any organization that pays offi cials needs to take all determining factors mentioned into account to document its offi cials’ employee/ independent contractor status — and then form will literally follow function.

As to association offi cers and other functionaries, with non-profi t organizations under increased government scrutiny of late, even the time-honored tradition of the “secretary’s honorarium” may be under fi re! Those offi cials associations

that compensate the hard-working stalwarts of the group who maintain the membership rolls, collect the dues or perform other tasks, will want to have their tax adviser guide them regarding the tax rules for paying those who do the association’s work.

Offi cials associations ignore the att ributes of being an employer of offi cials at their own — and their members’ — peril. Penalties, for example, for what the IRS terms as “misclassifi cation” — treating employees as independent contractors — can be substantial.

In addition, association offi cers may fi nd themselves personally liable under the tax laws, for employment taxes that the government assesses.

For organizations, the distinction is problematic. The “problem” part happens if leaders don’t take the appropriate measures to support their position as to whether or not offi cials are employees of the organization.

From the individual offi cial’s perspective, being an employee carries some advantages not necessarily available to independent contractors. In certain instances, employees are covered under liability insurance policies provided by their “employer.” In our litigious society, having an extra layer of insurance coverage and being an employee of a “deeper pocket” league or organization certainly has its decided advantages. On the other hand, the independent contractor offi cial most often has the fl exibility to work for diff erent organizations and leagues that may choose to engage him or her.

Myth 4Groups can’t trainindependent contractors.

Fact Groups can train

independent contractors.It’s the “control” that is

the issue. Myth 5Offi cials are independentcontractors because anassociation gives its offi cials a Form 1099 at the end of the year.

Fact Do not assume youroffi cials, association

offi cers or other workersare independent contractorssimply because your group

issues 1099 forms.

Myth 6Employees have moreprotection under thelaw than independentcontractors, so it’s betterto be an employee than anindependent contractor.

Fact This one is tricky.

Advantages anddisadvantages exist for

both employees and independent contractors.

Offi cials fi nd themselves in various legal and contractual relationships when they work. The “employer” most often dictates whether certain persons are employees by its actions.

An organization that withholds employment taxes and other contributions from offi cials’ pay assumes most, if not all, of the responsibilities that an employer has to its employees. Employees are often entitled to workers’ compensation, unemployment and disability benefi ts under appropriate circumstances, all of which are contributed to directly or indirectly by the employer. Employees generally have the right to expect a reasonably safe workplace and compliance by the employer with laws governing labor and the employee- employer relationship. Employees can organize into unions for the purpose of collective bargaining.

Independent contractors may have other, albeit diff erent rights. In theory, an offi cial who is injured while working may bring a lawsuit for negligence against a school, league or association if he or she is an independent contractor. Employees in the same circumstance are customarily limited to the more modest remedy of workers’ compensation.

Employers are also responsible for the bulk of government tax reporting

and contribution requirements. Employers must comply with all labor laws, maintain workers’ compensation insurance, fund unemployment and disabilities claims and defend their employees against any liability claims.

This is another purple plum that many offi cials’ organization leaders cite — based on a complete lack of understanding about the legal relationship.

If anything, independent contractors are required in most areas of endeavor to maintain their

own liability and often other forms of insurance. For hiring organizations, the engagement of independent contractors/offi cials is simply another form of “outsourcing.”

That simply means that most organizations do not wish to make offi cials their employees; but would prefer to engage independent contractor offi cials — either individually or from a “company” in the offi ciating business.

There are a lot of myths out there about independent contractor issues. To prevent liability, sports offi cials and offi ciating organizations must educate themselves on the truth — stick to the facts.

Annoying Minor MythsMyth: Offi ciating organizations can’t have uniform

requirements for independent contractors.Fact: Every offi cial must wear a uniform. That has no

bearing on whether an offi cial is an independent contractor or an employee.

Playing rules universally require offi cials to wear uniforms. Offi ciating organizations often require of their member a specifi c uniform. No offi cial who would otherwise be deemed an independent contractor would be classifi ed as an employee because he or she was required to wear a uniform.We all are required to wear a uniform.

Myth: Independent contractors don’t have to report income unless it is over $600 each year.

Fact: Under Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations, all compensation for services rendered is taxable until proven otherwise. Therefore, all income from offi ciating is taxable, even if no IRS forms are issued by the engaging party.

Myth: Offi cials must declare themselves independent contractors.

Fact: If an offi cial chooses not to be an employee, he or she need not offi ciate in a league or for a school that makes offi cials employees. Either way, it is well to remember that income from offi ciating, whether you’re an employee or an independent contractor, is compensation. It’s all taxable.

For their part, employers must comply with all labor, tax,civil rights, occupational safety and other laws and regulations that apply to their manner of operation and location. Thus, for offi cials associations, the risks of being an employer generate a signifi cant cost of doing business. Those costs are borne by the offi cials whose dues support the association.At the end of the day, it should be clear that, when speaking

of offi cials as independent contractors or employees, nothing is clear. Although many more amateur offi cials than not are, for most purposes, independent contractors, each situation must be determined on its own merits.

Myth 7Employees have moreprotection under thelaw than independentcontractors, so it’s betterto be an employee than anindependent contractor.

Fact This one is tricky.

Advantages anddisadvantages exist for

bothemployees and

independentcontractors.

Referee Magazine (2013) Alan Goldberger Reprinted with permission of REFEREE MAGAZINE. All rights reserved.

Alan Goldberger is an a orney and former sports offi cial from Cli on, N.J., who wrote the book, “Sports Offi cia ng: A Legal Guide.” This ar cle is intended for informa onal purposes and is not legal advice.

2013 Fall Seminar Schedule/Agenda

Saturday, September 21, 20138:30 AM Communica on - Partner(help

etc). Head Coach, Scorer & Timer, Warnings (by rule)(Peter Palermino)

9:00 AM Subs tu on & Subs tutes – Rules & Administra on Procedures(Rich Antonelli)

9:30 AM Signals (the language of the game, one language a must) & Signaling(Kelly Callahan & Layne Drexel)

10:30 AM Making an Eff ec ve Presenta on “A Sensory Approach” (Felix Addeo)

Noon Break1:00 PM Time-Out; Count Rules & Coun ng

(be a outstanding 3-second offi cial)(Paul Behr)

1:30 PM Free Throw Rules; Administra on; Coverage (not to be taken lightly – it Ma ers)(Mike McPhee)

2:00 PM Pre-Game Conference Leadership (vital to game & offi cia ng) Veteran Offi cials – Training, Con nuous Educa on & Professional Improvement(Raymond McClure)

3:00 PM IAABO – Sharing/Promo on of New Materials for 2013-14(Tom Lopes & Donnie Eppley)

4:00 PM Interpreters ONLY (closed session)

Friday, September 20, 20138:00 AM Rules Examina on Commi ee

(Roger MacTavish & Rich Antonelli) 9:15 AM Welcome

(President Jack Sweeney)Announcements(Execu ve Director Tom Lopes)

9:30 AM Offi cials – Part of the Educa on Process – Understanding Our Role & Expecta ons Myths & Misinforma on ; Terminology (TJ Halliday)

10:30 AM Legal Issues (Alan Goldberger)

Noon Break1:00 PM Contact – Loose Ball/Control/Held

Ball and Ver cality (Keith Morang)

2:00 PM Contact – Screening (screener with and without the ball) (Dan Shephardson)

2:30 PM Contact – Guarding/”Beaten”/Closely Guarded (Ernie Rudloff )

3:00 PM Contact – Use of Hands/Armbars/Pushing (bumping/ches ng) (Barbara Eppley)

3:30 PM Traveling (areas needing a en on); Dribbling & Interrupted Dribble(David Smith)

4:00 PM PCA, FOV Cones, Rota on - Crew of 2 & 3 (Jeff Smith)

Sunday, September 22, 2013

8:30 AM NFHS Rules Changes, Edits, POE & Commentary Peter Webb

Distribu on of Materials to Interpreters

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Rutgers University – 2013

Kelsey Thorson, Bd. 4 CO, reports a foul

Randall Allen, Bd. 4 CO, gives a pushing signal Gary Montel, Bd. 4 CO, observes Ken Kinzer, while offi cia ng

Dave DeYong, Bd. 168 NJ, (R) gives construc ve advice to Wesley Ma hews, Bd. 37 NY (M) and Ed Finnigan, Bd. 10 CT

Darin Alexander, Bd. 4 CO, offi ciates while Mike Marcovercchio looks on

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Rhode Island College – 2013

Kelly Callahan, Bd. 11 DE, demonstrates a signal to Peter Fitzpatrick, Bd. 127 NY

IAABO offi cials at Rhode Island College discuss a play during a me-out

A prospec ve offi cial a ended the school at CSU-Pueblo

Joey Palacz, Bd. 67 PA, provided a construc ve cri que to a endees at Rutgers University.

Classroom Session at Rhode Island College

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Balancing the Jump Ball of Officiating (continued from page 3)

Transportation - Local airports include: Islip, MacArthur (10 minutes); LaGuardia (1 hour) and Kennedy (1 hour). New York City’s Pennsylvania train station accommodates Amtrak trains and local trains to points East of New York City. The Hyatt offers complimentary shuttle service from Islip MacArthur Airport to the hotel.

See you in beautiful Suffolk County, Long Island for the 2013 IAABO Rules Seminar!

game winds down, her son gets into a groove and plays quite brilliantly until the end of the contest. For one quick moment, the referee regrets throwing the parent out of the gym. However, she made the comment personal and displayed continuous unsportsmanlike conduct.

The outcome of the night’s contest worked out in textbook fashion, similar to what the offi cials learned in IAABO training class twenty-four years ago from Tom Lopes and Lou DeGeorge.

Final Thoughts The fi nal horn blows and another night of high school basketball

comes to an end for all parties involved: the offi cial, the AD, the coach, the parent, and the fan. To each of the involved parties, all have another game “under their belt”.

The game of basketball always begins with the soft toss of a jump ball and turns quickly into four quarters of back and forth action, ending with the screeching of the fi nal horn.

As you can see, the day’s events leading up to the game are so different and varied in nature for respective participants because of the everyday trials and tribulations of life each brings into the gym on game day. However, in the thirty-two minutes of the game, we as referees, manage to control this collision of personalities and

problems. The game’s referees come together in a collaborative effort to produce another safe and controlled high school basketball game. Our preparation, cooperation, participation and adjudication play an immense role in the success of that experience for all involved. Our preparation, cooperation, participation and adjudication play equally important roles in that success – a great testament to the importance of our training.

…As I enter my car that cold winter night, I see my Blackberry blinking…. Oh No! The message indicates that a new game has been added to my schedule…60 miles away from my home…. Do I accept or decline? Here we go again!

Friday, September 20th followed by a Tour of the famous North Fork Vineyards and Wineries.

Golf Outing - The Hyatt Regency of Long Island features the beautiful Wind Watch Golf Club. Conference attendees can enjoy golf on Thursday, September 19th at 7:30 AM for a shot gun start. Lunch is included. Price is $120.00 per golfer. Registration forms for all activities can be found in this issue of Sportorials.

Hotel - The host hotel this year is the beautiful Hyatt Regency Long Island at Wind Watch Golf Club in Hauppauge, NY. The Hyatt Regency offers 360 air-conditioned rooms, restaurants, a lounge, health club and much more. Located within one hour of New York City and the beautiful eastern end of Long Island, guests have many options for sight-seeing, entertainment, shopping and dining. Contact the Hyatt Regency at 1-800-233-1234 and ask for the IAABO group rate of $140. Shopping options are the nearby Smithaven Mall in Lake Grove and the Tanger Outlet Center in Deer Park, each within 15 minutes of the hotel. The exciting and scenic village of Huntington is within 30 minutes and the beautiful Vineyards of Eastern Long Island are some of the best in the country. More information on local attractions for tourists can be found at www.discoverlongisland.com.

Resort Style Hotel on Long Island, New York - Discover the hidden gem of Long Island hotels at our resort-like retreat in Hauppauge, New York. Casual, comfortable and contemporary with a trendy edge, Hyatt Regency is a stylish Long Island, New York hotel that offers an escape from the city while being in the heart of the action. From our secluded setting just off the LIE, you can tour charming wineries, kick back on Jones Beach or Fire Island, gaze at incredible homes in the Hamptons or spend the day in NYC.

Bring your clubs and play 18 holes at our Long Island hotel’s championship golf course. Enjoy a game of tennis on our lighted courts or lounge by our indoor and outdoor pool. No need to travel any farther than our lobby for sumptuous cuisine. One of Long island’s top hotel restaurants, Nu Restaurant serves creative regional cuisine in a trendy atmosphere. When it’s time to meet and get down to business, our Long Island hotel offers over 17,000 square feet of state-of-the-art function space and catering services that are second to none. Whether you’re joining us for business, leisure or a little of both, Hyatt Regency Long Island is the ideal hotel to blend relaxation with luxurious amenities and impeccable service.

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Lori Albert a ended Glassboro State College where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Health/Physical Educa on/Driver’s Educa on. She later earned a Masters Degree in Administra on/Supervision from New Jersey City University. In addi on, she has earned cer fi ca ons in Special Educa on/Teacher of the Handicapped and as a Substance Awareness Coordinator.

Lori currently teaches Special Educa on Science and Chemistry at Keansburg High School. In addi on, she is an adjunct instructor at New Jersey City University and William Paterson University, where she teaches graduate level Driver Educa on and Health Educa on courses. Lori has also presented workshops in the areas of technology, diff eren ated instruc on in the classroom, classroom management and in-class support (co-teaching), in New Jersey Public Schools.

Lori has coached a variety of sports at the middle and high school level. In addi on, she is currently a high school basketball offi cial and a member of Shore Board 194 in New Jersey.

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Spouse/ Guest BreakfastSaturday, September 21st, 2013

Note: Each IAABO members is en tled to one guest(spouse/signifi cant other). Addi onal guests are invitedat a cost of $15.00 each.

Golf Registra onThursday, September 19th, 2013 - 8:00 AM Start

Wind Watch Golf Club (adjacent to Hya Regency)$120/Golfer - Lunch Provided

Send check and form to:IAABO Bd 40

c/o Haywood BullockPO Box 606

Aquebogue, NY 11931 Deadline: September 1st, 2013

Send check and form to: IAABO Bd 40, c/o Haywood Bullock, PO Box 606, Aquebogue, NY 11931

Deadline: September 1st, 2013 Deadline: September 1st, 2013

2013 Fall Seminar Forms

Send check and form to: IAABO Bd 40, c/o Haywood Bullock, PO Box 606, Aquebogue, NY 11931 Deadline: September 1st, 2013

Special Event Registra on Long Island Buff et/Comedy Show

Hya Regency Hotel Saturday - Sept 21st, 2013 - 6:30 PM

Foursomes who wish to play together should be specifi ed on the registra on form. Make full payment for the foursome listed below:

Special Event Registra onFriday - Sept 20th, 2013

NY Yankees vs. SF GiantsBus Leaves Hya Regency 4:30 Game Time - 7 PM (20 x limit)

Cost includes Ticket/Trsansporta onNo. of registrant(s)_______@ $50/person=_____

Name of Registrant(s)______________________

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Board No. ____________________

No. of registrant(s)_______@ $20/person=_____

Name of Registrant(s)______________________

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Board No. ____________________

Special Event Registra on North Fork Vineyards and Greenport

Mari me Fes val - ShoppingTour price $20 (2 - 12 passenger vans)

Friday - Sept 20th, 2013 - 9:30 AM

Name: ________________________________Total Enclosed: ___________

List Members of Foursome:

1. ________________________Shirt Size ______

2. ________________________Shirt Size ______

3. ________________________Shirt Size ______

4. ________________________Shirt Size ______

No. of registrant(s)_______@ $25/person=_____

Name of Registrant(s)______________________

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Board No. ____________________

Name: ______________________________

Board Number: ____________

Number of Guests: _______________

Send check and form to: IAABO Bd 40, c/o Haywood Bullock, PO Box 606, Aquebogue, NY 11931

Deadline: September 1st, 2013 Deadline: September 1st, 2013

Send check and form to: IAABO Bd 40, c/o Haywood Bullock, PO Box 606, Aquebogue, NY 11931

Deadline: September 1st, 2013 Deadline: September 1st, 2013

P.O. Box 355Carlisle, PA 17013-0355 July/August 2013

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Periodicals

IAABO LinesCondolences to: Bd. 193 NJ, on the loss of their long me member, Theodore “Ted” Ubry; Condolences to Bd. 53 NY on the loss of their member, Ma Perillo; Condolences to Bd. 53 NY on the loss of their member, Tom “Mudd” McGrath; Condolences to Andy Sagliani, Bd. 53, on the loss of his sister; Condolences to: George Kunz, Bd. 53 NY, on the loss of his mother; Condolences to Gregory Askins, Bd. 157 MD, on the passing of his brother; Condolences to: Walt Stevenson, Bd. 157 MD, on the passing of his son; Condolences to Bd. 168 NJ on the passing of their member, C. Donald Domzalski; Condolences to: Bd. 94 VA, on the loss of their member, Roscoe Ha en, III; Condolences to: Bd. 194 NJ, on the passing of their member, Rosemary Strutz; Condolences to Russ Hogse , Bd. 119 NY, on the passing of his mother; Condolences to: John Becker, Bd. 168 NJ, on the passing of his mother; Condolences to: Al Ba sta, Bd. 12 DC, on the passing of his mother; Condolences to: Tamara Sasala, Bd. 194 NJ, on the passing of her sister; Condolences to: Bd. 194 NJ, on the passing of their member, Rosemary Strutz; Condolences to: Bobbi Pirro, Bd. 194 NJ, on the passing of her mother; Condolences to Bd. 36 NY, on the passing of their member, Courtney Erickson; Condolences to Bd. 247 NY, on the loss of their Board President Joe Loughlin.