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Rules Quizzes
(Answers are located at the bottom of the page)
NFHS Edition
 

1. B1 places both hands on Dribbler A1 and is charged with a hand checking foul.  As the official is reporting the foul, the Team B head coach asks, “What did the B1 do?”   The official replies, that B1 had two hands on A1.  The head coach of Team B screams “That’s a terrible call!”  
The official should:
A. Call an unsporting technical foul on the head coach.
B. Ignore the Situation.
C. Issue a behavior warning on the head coach.
D. A & C. 
2. As A1 is cutting through the lane and yells “get your hands off of me!” Moments later, the assistant coach yells “Get their (expletive) hands off us!”  
The official should:
A. Ignore the Assistant Coach.
B. Call a technical foul on the Assistant Coach.
C. Issue a behavioral warning on the Assistant Coach.

D. B & C. 
3. A disqualified player shall be replaced within __________ seconds. 
4. When does a free throw end? 
A. When the try is successful.
B. When the try is not successful.
C. When the try touches a player.
D. When the try touches the floor.
E. When the free throwing team violates.
F. All of the Above. 
5. A1 is in the act of shooting, B3 pushes A3 into A1. Team A is in the bonus. The try is successful. Which of the following are true statements? 
A. The goal counts.
B. The goal does not count.
C. A3 will go to the free throw line for the bonus.
D. A1 will go to the free throw line for the bonus.
E. A&C.

 
Men's Collegiate Edition
 
1. A1 is dribbling on the perimeter. B1 puts “2” hands on A1 and is ruled for hand checking. As the official is reporting the foul, the Head Coach of Team B states, “what did the B1 do?” The official replies, that B1 had “2” hands on A1. The Head Coach of Team B screams “that is a terrible call”, the calling official should:
A. Call a Class A technical foul on the Head Coach of Team B.
B. Ignore the Situation. 
2. A1 is cutting through the lane and “yells” get your hands off of me. Moments later, after the ball is inbounded, A1 ends up in front of the official and loudly states “they better not expletive do it again. The official informs A1 that language will not be tolerated. The Assistant Coach of Team A states they can say anything they want in a loud manner. The official shall:
A. Ignore the Assistant Coach.
B. Call a Class A technical foul on the Assistant Coach of Team A. 
3. A disqualified player shall be replaced within __________ seconds. 
4. When does a free throw end?:
A. When the try is successful.
B. When the try is not successful.
C. When the try touches a player.
D. When the try touches the floor.
E. When the free throwing team violates.
F. All of the Above. 
5. A1 is in the act of shooting, B3 pushes A3 into A1. Team A is in the single bonus. The try is successful. The following are True Statements:
A. The basket counts.
B. The basket does not count.
C. A3 will go to the free throw line for the single bonus.
D. A1 will go to the free throw line for the single bonus.
E. A&C.

 

Women's Collegiate Edition
 

1. A1 is fouled by B1 on a lay-up. The ball is in the cylinder when B3 touches the net. The center official rules Basket-Interference and counts the goal. T-F. 
2. A1 is driving to the basket for an apparent lay-up. The trail official is cursed by the Head Coach of Team B. How should the official handle the situation?
A. Immediately blow their whistle and assess a technical foul.
B. Wait until A1 misses or makes the shot before assessing a direct technical foul.
C. Ignore the Infraction. 
3. With the score tied and two seconds remaining, A1 passes the ball to A2. However, A2 is not looking. The ball strikes A2 on the back of their head, and then goes directly above the basket of Team A. The ball is on the ring when time expires, and the ball goes in the basket. The center official counts the goal. T-F 
4. A1 attempts a lay-up and releases the ball while airborne. The ball goes through the basket. B3 fouls A1. Since the contact occurred when the ball is dead, the foul shall be a player/substitute technical foul. T-F 
5. A cadence whistle is the timing or rhythm of the whistle in an official’s secondary coverage area. T-F

 
International Edition


 1. A goal is made when a live ball enters the basket from above and remains within or passes through the basket entirely. T-F 
2. The ball is considered to be within the basket when the slightest part of the ball is within the basket and below the level of the ring. T-F 
3. If a player accidentally scores a field goal in their team’s basket, the goal counts “2” points and shall be entered on the scoresheet in a footnote. T-F 
4. If a player deliberately scores a field goal in their team’s basket, it is a violation, and the goal does not count. T-F 
5. On a jump ball, the jumper can tap the ball twice. T-F

2021 IAABO Spring Meeting
Tuesday, April 20  - Topic:  IAABO Spring Meeting – Day 1
When:  Apr 20, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 
Constitution
Women’s Coordinating Committee
Membership
Rules Examination
 
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Wednesday, April 21 – Topic:  IAABO Spring Meeting – Day 2
When:  Apr 21, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 
Board Relations & Policy
Audit & Budget
Officials Education & Development
Life Membership
 
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Thursday, April 22 – Topic: IAABO Spring Meeting - Day 3
When: Apr 22, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 
Nominating Committee Meeting
EC Meeting (Open)
Secretary’s Announcements
 
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Sunday, April 25 - General Assembly Meeting
When: Apr 25, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 
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Junior NBA and FEB join forces in a
Virtual Clinic on Officiating
The Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB) and Jr NBA are going to join forces to carry out a new virtual clinic on refereeing. Referees Gary Zielinski and Antonio Conde will star, next Thursday, April 8 (at 7:00 p.m.), the new virtual clinic on arbitration Jr. Registration is free and open to everyone and can now be done through the official Jr. NBA application, OWQLO.  Click here to read the article.

Why do Referees Wear Black and White Stripes
Ellen Gutoskey – April 1, 2021
Before sports referees donned the zebra stripes, we know so well today, many showed up to games in some variation of this spiffy ensemble: white dress shirt and slacks, black bow tie, and white flat cap.
The uniform made officials seem official, but it wasn’t quite distinct enough to set them apart from the players during fast-paced gameplay. When one of the teams was also wearing white, things could get confusing. An Eastern Michigan University (EMU) student named Lloyd W. Olds experienced this issue firsthand while officiating high school basketball games in 1914. “The referee often looked very much like a player, so the lads often threw the ball to me or bounced it off my head,” he later recalled.  Click here to read more.

Mike Kitts Looking to Follow in
Famous Father’s Footsteps
By Mark Larson / Syracuse
Published: Mar. 17, 2021 at 6:24 PM EST
It's still early on a cold, winter Sunday morning, but Mike Kitts is heading to work.
He's not a man of the cloth. He's a guy who wears stripes for a living, a college basketball official. So Sunday's not a day of rest. Sunday is game day, and just another "day in the life."
"This is my fourth game in four days," said Kitts, as he made his way inside SEFCU Arena in Albany for a matinee affair pitting the Great Danes against Stony Brook.
Click here to read the article.

RefQuest is an online platform for high school.  It was developed for basketball officials, by basketball officials. The creation of RefQuest provides a resource for referees to collaborate. This technology has been advanced by the RefQuest visionaries and utilizes world-class programmers who have made the platform user friendly, intuitive and provide unmatched value. 
 
IAABO and RefQuest have teamed up to provide another great resource to the members of both organizations. IAABO's core mission is "to educate, train, develop, and provide continuous instruction for basketball officials." RefQuest provides new and exciting technology to help reach that goal. 

If you would like to participate, please send an email message to deppley@iaabo.org and include your name, email address and board number. 

Sportorials Writers Wanted
Dust off your writing skills; IAABO is looking for members to submit articles for publication in SPORTORIALS.  We are specifically looking for rules-based articles and human interest stories involving our members.  If you have the time, we have a dime for your efforts.  Actually, we have several dimes.  In other words, we don’t expect anyone to write for FREE.  Authors who have articles that are printed will be compensated.
 
Please send your submissions to deppley@iaabo.org

The Officials’ vs. Cancer campaign is flexible this year due to the COVID-19.  Boards are encouraged to select a week and have it approved by your state association.  Pink whistles and lanyards are available.  Anyone who makes an online donation in the amount of $25.00 or more will receive a pink whistle and pink whistle pouch. To make a donation, click here.

Calling All Good IAABO Citizens
So many of us impact our communities and our world for the better.  IAABO would like to highlight many of the good deeds our officials have done throughout the year. We want to emphasize our belief in being good corporate and community citizens in the areas where we live and work.  So, whether it be a random act of kindness or an organized volunteer effort, no good deed is too big or too small!  Trust us, we’ll be humble so that our officials can be proud.  Send your email to IAABO @ info@iaabo.org  and tell us about a good deed you did this year.
 
Some examples include:
  • Rescued a puppy
  • Bought lunch for a stranger
  • Organized a fundraiser
  • Volunteered at a homeless shelter
  • Donated blood
  • Shoveled a neighbor’s driveway
  • Helped a friend in need

IAABO University
"An online basketball officiating certification class"

If your board is participating and has prospective officials that would like to enroll in the course, please have them contact the IAABO Office @ info@iaabo.org
Apply to be a High School Official!
Make a difference in your community and become a high school official. #BecomeAnOfficial. Click here to read more.

The NFHS is currently offering free officiating courses on their website @ NFHSLearn.com. 

To make a donation, please contact your local board chairperson or send your donation to Officials vs. Cancer, P.O. Box 355, Carlisle, PA  17013. Click here to make an online donation.

Officially Human; Behind the Stripes LLC (OH) was founded by Brenda Hilton as a grassroots effort to "humanize" sport officials in all sports at all levels. Brenda has spent close to 20 years working with sport officials and coordinators at the DI level and grown to appreciate them for all they do for our youth and young adults. OH is currently working with 12 high school associations (with more on the horizon) across the country to survey officials at that level, gathering information to take back constituents and participating states in hopes of building a nationwide campaign. To date, 16,000+ officials have shared thoughts and ideas on how to address the issue. 
OH currently has sportsmanship banners available for purchase to be displayed at venues; they can be customized with the venue logo. 
@OffyHuman
If you have any issues, please send an email to info@refquest.com and a member of the RefQuest team will contact you shortly.  
Steve Zazuri, owner of Blow Your Whistles located in Monroe, Connecticut, has been selected to be the Preferred Smitty/IAABO Dealer for all New England IAABO Boards.  Steve is currently an active IAABO Board No. 9, Fairfield, CT member.  Both Smitty and IAABO are very excited for Steve to service the New England IAABO membership.  Steve will continue to provide his same outstanding service the IAABO Boards in New York.  He can be reached at (203) 261-3128 or szazuri@blowyourwhistles.com.
 
Visit – www.blowyourwhistles.com to order your Smitty/IAABO products
Smitty Officials’ Apparel – Smitty is the exclusive vendor for IAABO Logoed products.  Click here to view a listing of preferred retailers.
 
Click here to purchase Ref Life gear and enjoy Free Shipping - Must use code RefLife when checking out.

IAABO Patches

Recently, the IAABO Office has received numerous inquiries about IAABO patches and their availability for purchase.  IAABO Patches are no longer available for purchase.  This was discontinued several years ago.  Please visit Smitty Officials’ Apparel – Smitty is the exclusive vendor for IAABO Logoed products.  Click here to view a listing of preferred retailers.
Incrediware - A Natural
Wearable Anti-Inflammatory
Incrediware’s mission is to design innovative products that help patients recover more effectively and faster while assisting medical professionals to deliver a new standard of care through further development and application of unique materials.  IAABO officials are being offered the same discount as all NBA and NCAA officials.  The promo code is:  NCAAREF (30% discount). www.incrediwear.com
IAABO Watch and Gift Set
IAABO watch and gift sets are now available at a special price of $99.95.  To order your watch and gift set, please contact Donnie Eppley@ 717.713.8129 or email:  eppleyd@comcast.net
 
Special Deals for IAABO Basketball Officials
Briggs and Riley Luggage
Briggs and Riley Luggage - Officials will receive a 60% discount on any product.  Officials must use the form which can be obtained by clicking here - There is a lifetime guaranteed on the luggage. 
ISlides – Customize your own IAABO ISlides.  Click here to get started.

BRAZYN Foam Roller

The Morph” is a collapsible foam roller that can be packed in your roller bag and taken on the road with you.  No more will you have to ask the training room for a foam roller.
 
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Answers to Quizzes
NFHS
1. D-10-6-Penalty.
2. D-10-6-Penalty.
3. 15 seconds. 10-6-2.
4. F- 4-20-3.
5. E-4-11-1 and 2, 10-7-1, 8-2.

Men's Collegiate
1. A- 10-3-2-a
2. B- 10-3-2-a.
3. 15 seconds. 4-12-5.
4. F- 8-1-4-a-d.
5. E- 4-8, 8-3-1.

Women's Collegiate
1. False-9-15-2-2.
2. B- A.R. 339.
3. False-A.R. 130-Ruling.
4. False-10-10-1.
5. True- CCA- Manual-2.5- Terminology.

International
1. True- Article-16.1.1,  Interpretation 16-13
2. True- Article-16.1.2., Interpretation 31-25
3. False- Article-16.2.2., Interpretation 16-14
4. True-Article-16.2.3
5. True- Article-12.2.6.
 
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