The referee training center is the worlds largest library of officiating training materials and videos. Here are some sample questions from the quizzes, which you can receive by going to referee. If you are a piaa umpire or referee, you may have received an email from piaa that it has discontinued insurance without, of course, a compensatory reduction in dues. Pennsylvania is one of 23 states that has a law on the books designed. People also can walk into test sites without applying to the piaa first, fill out an application, pay. Piaa is the sole and exclusive source of binding interpretation for contests involving its member schools. The piaa handbook contains information regarding our constitution and bylaws, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, directories, guidelines, and. Piaa is one of the governing bodies of high school and junior high school sports for the commonwealth of pennsylvania, united states. Test your game rules knowledge with these sports officiating quizzes. Therefore, it is essential that officials adhere to specific rules and regulations that will assist in. Any subsequent amendments for 20162017 will appear on the piaa web site at. If youre looking to break into officiating, understanding the duties of the basketball referee will help you prepare for a demanding and sometimes thankless line of work. As the recognized national authority on interscholastic.
Therefore, it is essential that officials adhere to. Officiating basketball was written by the american sport education program asep in cooperation with the national federation of state high school associations nfhs. Piaa member schools sponsoring any of the aforementioned boys andor girls sports are subject to the provisions of the constitution, bylaws, policies and procedures, and rules and regulations of piaa. It is required by metro usa sports that every game book, for each team, be signed by a referee. Piaa is a nonprofit corporation organized to eliminate abuses, establish uniform rules, and place interscholastic athletics in the overall context of secondary education. Based in indianapolis, the nfhs is the rules authority for high school sports in the united. Mar 26, 2017 the piaa supplies a rules book and study sheets. In order to make nfhs rules skilllevel and agelevel appropriate, the rules may be modified by any organization that chooses to. The piaa is looking for scorekeepers to meet between innings to. Any person having questions about the interpretations of the nfhs rules should contact the rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. Piaa is a nonprofit corporation organized to eliminate abuses, establish uniform rules, and place. Piaa rules and regulations school district of philadelphia.
Every situation in a basketball game has basic requirements to officiate it correctly, but you can move beyond them. No player may play in any other organized basketball league or program during the cbl season. Rules books and case books for respective sports at no additional cost. While piaa encourages anyone who wishes to become an official to follow the instructions provided on this site, please understand that due to covid19, piaa is unable to send you the applicable rule book and practice test at this time.
March brings state basketball tournaments and talk about the shot. They are based on high school rules and are intended to help officials test their knowledge. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. No player may play in any other organized basketball league. Officials wisconsin interscholastic athletic association. Keep uptodate on changes in piaa athletics rules with rules bulletins. As a high school basketball official in his early 20s, joe strednak wasnt. The online version of the piaa handbook may be more current than the. Nfhs rules are used by educationbased and noneducationbased organizations serving children of varying skill levels who are of high school age and younger. Each organization is responsible for paying one referee at each game. Usa basketball and the nba have adopted fiba international basketball federation rules for the grades 912 age segment and created progressive sets of rules and standards for younger age segments ages 14 and under. Icba will be following the national federation of high school basketball rules book. New crop of piaa officials needed ourtownjohnstown. The property owners, league operators, officers and owners and staff of the sportsplex at warminster assume no liability for any injuries or accidents, which may occur.
These quizzes are created annually by referee magazine editors. He has been selected to work 10 ncaa womens tournaments and 2 ncaa mens tournaments. Except as specifically stated in the rules, information on field diagrams in this book is suggestive only. Piaa sponsors interdistrict championship contests in the following sports season. Piaa registered sports school district of philadelphia. State rules interpreters may contact the nfhs for model rules interpretations. Piaa officials manual school district of philadelphia. Educational material available for all piaa referees and prospective officials.
Jan 18, 2010 the pennsylvania interscholastic athletic association piaa oversees all high school basketball games in the commonwealth of pennsylvaina. Individuals utilizing this facility do so at their own risk. Most of the rules used by the piaa are the same as the universal rules of the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, but there are a few differences that are unique to pennsylvania basketball. Apr 05, 2018 a referee keeps an eye on the action during the second half of a secondround piaa class 5a boys basketball game on march 16. A referee keeps an eye on the action during the second half of a secondround piaa class 5a boys basketball game on march 16. The piaa registered sports officials manual, the respective rules books and the. A cdrom of the piaa handbook is available to order annually at the beginning of each school year. Pennsylvania interscholastic athletic association wikipedia. Get the latest official high school basketball rules, updates, and interpretations. The piaa move was largely expected after the national federation of state high school associations nfsha approved a national pitch count rule in july. Your rulebook has 10 rules plus, of course, a large number of articles and subsections.
Get verbal confirmation by each head coach that his players are legally equipped in compliance with nfhs rules and piaa adoptions. This is a fyi alert for pennsylvaniapiaa officials. We test your knowledge to make sure you know the rules. Any subsequent amendments for 20162017 will appear on the piaa web site at the piaa board of directors may adopt, change or modify these rules and regulations, as well as. Piaa central philadelphia basketball referees association. They are appointed and compensated by the host team. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The official supplier for piaa sports officials w cliff keen shirts fox 40 whistles mcdavid undergarments cliff keen umpire apparel sansabelt slacks new balance court shoes new. Nba hopes referee clinics encourage more to apply for officiating jobs. Learn the rules of the game and, if you can get your hands on one, pick up a video or book about basketball officiating to learn the basics.
Officiating quizzes national association of sports officials. People also can walk into test sites without applying to the piaa first, fill out an application, pay the fee and take the test. Read up on rules of competition before you take the test, you may want to freshen up on the sports you wish to officiate. So, heres a pop quiz for all current and future basketball officials.
Bob scofield has been a division i basketball official for over 18 years. Keep uptodate with changes in rules with rules bulletins. Basketball chartposter educational how to play basketball basketball rules basketball court shooting guard basketball positions basketball scoring tip off point guard center court. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Once registered, piaa will send you a current nfhs rule book and practice test in the sport you choose via.
Any subsequent amendments for 20172018 will appear on the piaa web site at. Test your knowledge of sports game rules in sports officiating quizzes prepared by the editors of referee magazine for naso. The scorer and timer shall be located at the scorers and timers table and it is recommended that they be seated next to each other. Each member is registered with the piaa after passing the national federation of high schools nfhs basketball officials examination. Here are some sample questions from the quizzes, which you can receive by going to. The pennsylvania interscholastic athletic association piaa oversees all high school basketball games in the commonwealth of pennsylvaina.
Sports basketball basketball rules there are a lot of different signals that basketball referees, also called officials, use in the game. In all levels of basketball administered by piaa officials, a running clock shall be used in the second half of games when the differential in score. Sep 30, 2014 so, heres a pop quiz for all current and future basketball officials. To view bulletins please select a sport from the menu below. Muha, who became a piaa football official in 1993 and was an ncaa referee and high school basketball official as well, knows there has to be a. Most of the rules used by the piaa are the same as the universal rules of the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, but there are a few differences that. Dwindling number of high school officials part of troubling. Question 1 how many rules are there in todays game of high school basketball. The online version of the piaa handbook may be more current than. In order to advance in classification, officials need to complete the exam by indicated date and score the required percentage and watch the rules video by indicated deadline date every year. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Next level basketball officiating 10week free email series. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. National girls basketball coach of the year 201718 fred lorensen.
Any subsequent amendments for 20172018 will appear on the piaa web site at the piaa board of directors may adopt, change or modify these rules and regulations, as well as. Advice and guidance can fine tune your skills, increase your accuracy and make calling any situation easier. This is a fyi alert for pennsylvania piaa officials. Piaa officials emblem on initial registration when passing the examination. The piaa main office is located in the harrisburg suburb of mechanicsburg. But still,10 basic overarching rules are at the heart of the game. Eaifo piaa football officials chapter home facebook. Wisconsin interscholastic athletic association 5516 vern holmes drive stevens point, wi 544828833. The pennsylvania interscholastic athletic association, inc. Accompany referee and examine any player equipment about which the coach has a question of legality. School associations nfhs rule book as those that official can report using. Where a specific rule or standard is not explicitly indicated, the recommendation is to follow official fiba rules. With the fall sports season just several weeks, weve just begun hearing that schools some schools, at least will not hire officials without insurance, and my soccer chapter is.
A player cannot play for two different organizations in the same season. If its been a while since youve been to a game, start going again to see whats changed and get a feel for how things work. Pronine umpire equipment wilson umpire equipment spotbilt shoes please take a moment to check out our new 20042005 officials brochure. The piaa handbook contains information regarding the piaa constitution and bylaws, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, sports medicine guidelines, and forms. Please refer to your liability and injury waiver release forms.
Miaa does not discriminate in its educational programs or activities on the basis of. For the first violation of rule 1061, the official shall warn the head coach unless the offense is judged to be major, in which. Jul 26, 2018 bob scofield has been a division i basketball official for over 18 years. Sports wisconsin interscholastic athletic association. Piaaregistered sports officials the pennsylvania interscholastic athletic association, inc. Our members officiate middle school, high school, college, aau, recreation and club team games throughout philadelphia and beyond. Each year, the national federation of state high school associations publishes an updated rule book for boys and girls varsity basketball to ensure consistent standards for competition across the u. No other model rules interpretations should be considered. If you need study tools, visit your sport in the referee training center. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among. The piaa board of directors may adopt, change or modify these rules and regulations, as well as. Rules and regulations governing athletics a handbook for principals and athletic directors of schools that are members of the massachusetts interscholastic athletic association nondiscrimination statement. Sep 05, 2018 muha, who became a piaa football official in 1993 and was an ncaa referee and high school basketball official as well, knows there has to be a passion for the game to get into officiating. New trail inbounds ball for side line throw in, trail will be farthest from the offenses basket.
This is a list of the different basketball referee hand signals and what they mean. Piaa basketball information such as news, announcements, season schedule, documents, and travel information can be found. Piaa believes strongly that officiating is a major factor in the governance and success of interscholastic athletic programs. Improve your individual skills or build your associations training program. Official page of eaifo piaa football officials chapter. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only.
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