Minutes

MINUTES

Date: Nov 3, 2024

Time: 6:00

Place: New Hartford American Legion

General meeting was opened by President Mike Carney.

Motion to accept the Minutes, with reading waived, on a motion by Rich Hartz and seconded by Kevin Thomas, passed.

Coaches are in attendance for the Rules Interpretation. Larry Stockwell, Section III Girls’ Basketball chairperson, announced the Section III website is being revamped, the sectional finals will be a three-day affair on SRC at Onondaga College, and the regional matchups have changed.

For the coaches to report incidences to call Mike, 518.848-7870, for assignments concerns call Bill, 315.525-2737, and for rules questions call Jon, 315.794-4068. Varsity games shouldn’t see the same person more than three times and please list your top ten sectional preferences.

Rules Interpretation by Jon Perry.

https://www.ubowb.com/rules

Can screen and roll but not roll and screen
No Euro steps
Legal Guarding Position – obtain and maintain
Post Play is back to basket inside the lane area ( lane plus three feet
Two points of contact without the ball, one point with the ball
Three seconds in the lane is suspended while player with the ball is going to the basket
Hot touch only on ball handlers/dribblers
- Two hands, extended arm bar, or held hand is a foul
Disqualifying foul is suspended for the next game
Control conduct especially anyone making threats
Read the Sportsmanship card in the captain’s huddle
Clamping is new point of emphasis – use the hold signal
Usually, the first to fall is the clamper
For coaches out of the 28 foot box
- 1st time walk them back
- 2nd time put a warning in the book and tell your partner
- 3rd time should be a technical foul
Put all warnings in the book with time of occurrence
Check the shot clocks as part of pregame
- Have an alternative timing device
- Use the one that is working
- Table will count down the last five seconds if there is a malfunction
Faking being fouled should wait for the offense to back off or the first dead ball
- 1st is a warning in the book
- 2nd is a team technical foul
No jewelry – belly button, tongue, piercings, etc.
- If you see it, she can’t play until it is removed
- Pliable plastic does not shine
Undershirt must match the neutral zone on the jersey

Coaches were excused without any questions raised.
New three second call mechanic – extend arm away from body parallel to the floor
Closed book and upgrade test will be given November 12 at Notre Dame HS.
Technical foul is non-contact behavior
Disqualifying foul is either or
Communicate on layered plays
Six new candidates in the class and four members looking to upgrade

Assignor’s Report by Bill Obernesser

Officials’ Season Guidelines

Important Reminders for Members:

1. Daily Email Checks: Please check your emails daily for any updates. Ensure all blocks are updated through March 4.

2. Schedules: Schedules will be released around November 17.

3. School Adjustments:

• NY Mills and Remsen: 8th grade only.

• Morrisville, Notre Dame, and Waterville: No JV teams.

• Westmoreland has combined with Oriskany at all levels.

4. Season Timeline:

• November 29: Season begins in Dolgeville, USA.

• December 2 & 4: Madison Tournament, Varsity only.

• December 7 & 8: West Canada Valley Tournament, JV & Varsity.

• December 12: First TVL Modified games.

• December 27 & 28: Vernon Verona Sherrill Tournament, JV & Varsity.

• January 4: Cancer Tournament at Herkimer County Community College.

• January 18 & 19: ND Juggler Tournament, Varsity only.

• January 22: First Center State Conference modified game.

• January 30: Last TVL modified game.

• February 17: Last varsity game of the season.

• March 4: Last modified game of the season.

5. Schedule Review:

• Check if you have been assigned to back-to-back varsity games. For JV games, only contact me if you experienced prior issues with a team.

• If I missed any personal requests you made, please let me know.

6. Assignments and Issues:

• Any game assignments without a partner will be filled soon.

• If I reassign you from a game, know there is a reason behind it.

• Inform me immediately of any technical fouls, ejections, or disciplinary issues with teams or coaches. I will notify future crews if stricter rule enforcement is needed.

7. Varsity Officials:

• I’ve aimed to avoid assigning you to the same team more than three times this season.

8. Modified Games:

• Ensure games remain under control; call fouls strictly by the rulebook.

• Veteran officials assigned with newer officials, please lead by example and demonstrate proper officiating techniques.

9. Contact & Preparation:

• Save my contact number for emergencies.

• Reach out to your partner 48 hours in advance to confirm arrangements, especially if you’re a new member.

• Always receive direct confirmation from your partner—email or voicemail alone is insufficient.

10. Professional Conduct:

• Confirm game details with the school a day in advance, and notify me of any conflicts.

• Dress and act professionally at all times.

• For emergencies, contact me immediately. Texting is the quickest way to reach me.

11. Communication is Key: Let’s keep open lines of communication to ensure a successful season for everyone.

Treasurer’s Report by José Lopez

Proposed Budget for the upcoming 2024-2025

INCOME: Description $ Amount

Members Dues based on 76 Active @ $100.00,$80.00,$70.00 $ 6,100.00

Note# 40 Var $4000, 25 JV & Mod $2000.00

EXPENSES:

Executive Board Officer’s Stipends: Fixed

President $250.00

Treasurer $147.00

Secretary $147.00

NYSGBOA Dues = Estimated at $25 per member @ 75 members $1,875.00

Arbiter Fee $800.00

Education/Training Classes for New members: Fixed $200.00

NYSGBOA Meeting Expenses (Interpreter ONLY) $125.00

(Estimated to incl, mileage, tolls)

Mileage reimbursement for Sec 3 Rep: Estimated: $125.00

Mileage reimbursement for Assignor : Estimated: $225.00

NYPHSAA Finals Program Advertisement: Estimated: $250.00

NYPHSAA Finals Official Assessment: Estimated: $125.00

Meeting place American Legion NH (Fee ?) $200.00

Funerals: est, Donations to pay respect to deceased member or $300.00

relatives.

Charitable Donations: Estimated: $200.00

Banquet in March 2025: Estimated (Door Prizes) $1.500.00

(Incl: meal.bar costs plus tip: less raffle proceeds & guest reimbursed cost.)

Member Awards for Years of Service: Estimated : $275.00

Executive meeting Year End in March: Review/Planning $300.00

(Estimated $20.00 Max/person & total cost)

Executive Board Additional insurance rider: Estimated $100.00

Office Supplies / Postage: Estimated $200.00

Subtotal Expenses $7,344.00

Before dues being paid for the upcoming 2024-2025 season . Est $6,919.00

As of 10/13/24 With dues not all paid…. we have up to date. ( Checking ) $ 9,344.14

End of year $835.30 Savings Cancer account $3,507.34

Old Business

Addition to the Constitution of the Utica Board of Officials for Women’s Basketball. Tabled until the next meeting:

Second Reading: Article IX Dues and Fees

After the first set of assignments are released, members may decline any of those games without penalty. Any further declined games that an official shows open and the official declines the game, the official shall be assessed an Assignor’s fee of 5% for scholastic games (not including the mileage component) and non-scholastic games for $2.

If the official feels there’s a compelling reason for declining the game, the official must contact the assignor with a written reason why they’re declining the game(s). It shall be acknowledged that the assignor is open for extenuating circumstances because the day wasn’t blocked.

New Business

There is a recruiting banner available from the state for $250.00

The Cancer Tourney will January 4th at Herkimer CC. Any suggestions go to Jon Perry

11:00 West Canada Valley v Cooperstown
1:00 Oriskany/Westmoreland v Dolgeville
3:00 Notre Dame v Central Valley Academy
5:00 Little Falls v Herkimer

Motion to adjourn by Danny Everson, seconded by Albie Pagan and passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Secretary Mark Turnpenny

Respectfully Submitted,

Secretary Mark Turnpenny

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