Weekly Blast for the State Tournament

Officials
Basketball

BASKETBALL BLAST FOR THE STATE TOURNAMENT

Please ensure you circulate the information in these “Weekly Blasts” throughout the season in an effort to consistently address the issues observed during GHSA games.

The #1 concern continues to be lack of sportsmanship during basketball games.  The referee of each game should meet with the Game Administrator upon arrival at the game site to ensure that the host school has a plan in place to control spectators. There have been far too many instances at which game have been terminated prior to completion due to crowd control situations. If a game is terminated prior to completion, a detailed Game Report must be submitted by 9:00 AM the following morning.

When a fight occurs on the court, and the officials cannot defuse the situation without physical contact to the players, it is the responsibility of the head coaches and school game management to separate the combatants. Officials are to observe the bench areas, where assistant coaches should be keeping players in the bench area. When spectators get involved, officials need to get away from the proximity of the melee.

Introductions and Post Game Protocol – Players are NOT to shake hands/fist bumps with game officials during player introductions.  Also, as directed in the first “Weekly Blast” of the season players/coaches are NOT to shake hands at the conclusion of the game.  They are merely instructed to nod or wave in a display of good sportsmanship then leave the court.

Team Instructions – The “Team Instructions” for the State Tournament are on the GHSA website in the “Basketball” section.  Please read the instructions carefully and follow the instructions.

SCHEDULE BY ROUND

1st Round games are to be played on February 22 or 23.

2nd Round games are to be played on February 25 or 26. 

3rd Round games (Quarterfinals) are to be played on March 1 or 2.

NOTE: For single games the “host school” may determine the game day for each respective round.               

DOUBLE HEADERS

In the event that the same school is designated to host both the boys and girls game in any respective round, the host school may schedule the double-header on either night.  If three schools are involved all three must agree on the playing date.

HOST SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES

Contest officials will be assigned by the GHSA Office, and will contact the assigned host schools.

The host team will provide an officials timer and score keeper (in official striped shirt).

FINANCES as follows:

      1. Host schools shall have no attendance capacity restrictions. If restrictions exist the first option is to secure a neutral site with no attendance capacity restrictions. The second option is to give the opponent the option to host the game.
      2. ALL spectator tickets shall be purchased through GoFan. For info go to; service@gofan.co
      3. Ticket prices for single games are $7.00 and $10.00 for doubleheaders.

For a quick review of traveling, block/charge, and illegal contact on the ball handler click on this link from a previous raining video: https://vimeo.com/user375731/review/361698815/061ee550b7

Be safe out there.

 

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