{"id":5050,"date":"2022-11-22T21:01:10","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T21:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ballwhistle.com\/?page_id=5050"},"modified":"2026-03-28T09:17:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T15:17:10","slug":"level-3-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ballwhistle.com\/?page_id=5050","title":{"rendered":"Level 3 Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5050\" class=\"elementor elementor-5050\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6076a25 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6076a25\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-abf0336\" data-id=\"abf0336\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f35630 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9f35630\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-286573b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"286573b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-27959a4\" data-id=\"27959a4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-650f9a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"650f9a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">MEMBERS ONLY\/ <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">TRAINING &amp; <\/span><\/span>DEVELOPMENT<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2c44cab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2c44cab\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5247670\" data-id=\"5247670\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e712cea elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e712cea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fca31d1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fca31d1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d4b728\" data-id=\"0d4b728\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f27eacf elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f27eacf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/ballwhistle.com\/?page_id=13416\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">GAME ASSIGNMENTS<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ec6546 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4ec6546\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/ballwhistle.com\/?page_id=6780\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">REFEREE CONTACT INFO<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aab7422 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"aab7422\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/ballwhistle.com\/?page_id=5050\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">TRAINING &amp; DEVELOPMENT<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a2673a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6a2673a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ballwhistle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/BW-log11-r9mo4ygu2213tcertcudls0rwtp5ellxy64yf4j8ms.jpg\" title=\"STRIPES &amp; WHISTLES_LOGO\" alt=\"STRIPES &amp; WHISTLES_LOGO\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-53d66a6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"53d66a6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2995507\" data-id=\"2995507\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9aed38e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9aed38e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-da2c11e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"da2c11e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cded8a5\" data-id=\"cded8a5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b599010 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b599010\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\"the best investment you can make is in yourself\"<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a4ff11 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7a4ff11\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb18236\" data-id=\"fb18236\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ed99a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ed99a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>BASKETBALL REFEREEING &#8211; DEVELOPMENT LEVELS 1 TO 3<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ff43dc\" data-id=\"1ff43dc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3d33e39 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3d33e39\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bc73bc0\" data-id=\"bc73bc0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c9a85b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c9a85b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">LEVEL 1 would be when you signed up with us and start your officials training from step#1.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">We introduced you to the basic principles and rules of refereeing basketball, using FIBA rules (Federation International Basketball Association).<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">We also help you get equipped with the referee uniform that you would use &#8211; our custom jersey with black pants, black running shoes and a whistle. You learned how to use your whistle, hand signals and voice to control the flow of the basketball game. Most of all, you developed your confidence on the court to make the right call, to help your partner and to control the game by the set of rules for the game of basketball.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">You also have to pass an exam that indicates you have done your homework and have what it takes to move on to level 2.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">LEVEL 2\u00a0is where you get to put your training from level 1 to work.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">This is referee positions at the grade 7 or 7\/8 level where you will be partnered with a senior referee to manage your own games with ages 12 to 14 teams. These will typically be tournaments or games that will be training clinics for participants in our training program, and under the watchful eyes of a senior referee, or two.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Don&#8217;t be fooled by their age, some of these kids are very talented and competitive. They will have you working hard to keep up. The court size is smaller but the game intensity can be fierce.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">As referees gain experience at this level they will progress to older age groups. <\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">All the skills and confidence that you acquire at this level will help prepare you for the next phase in your referee development.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-daacb85\" data-id=\"daacb85\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-657c392 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"657c392\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>LEVEL 3 \u00a0is where you need to pick up the pace of both your feet and brain.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Junior High School level of basketball is considerably faster, requires more endurance, and quicker responses to events happening on the court.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">As a referee you will be required to take control of the court and keep the game play within the rules governing the sport. These are some of the facts that you will need to address and deal with:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Be confident &#8211; make your calls, stand by them and back-up your partner with their calls.<\/span><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Don&#8217;t feel rushed to make your calls &#8211; make sure the minor officials get your call.<\/span><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Be aware of your positioning relative to your partner and court.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Be consistent with your calls &#8211; people are watching.<\/span><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Focus on your game, not what the audience or coaches are yelling.<\/span><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">A loud whistle leaves no doubt as to what you are doing &#8211; blow loud!<\/span><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Know the rules &#8211; grade 8\/9 games allow teams to apply a full court press. Just as an example.<\/span><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">It&#8217;s not us versus them, tell the players what they did wrong, so they learn as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Some coaches might hassle you, but if you know your rules and are confident, let them know that you and your partner are in control.<\/span><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Have fun! If you enjoy what you are doing, you will be much better at it.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-39402e1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"39402e1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a7343a5\" data-id=\"a7343a5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe8e648 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fe8e648\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52bb085 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"52bb085\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-91c23c6\" data-id=\"91c23c6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c07259 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c07259\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">SIGN-UP FORM<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>For referees who want to participate in our Training &amp; Development Program.<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The fast track way of getting you up to your full potential in as short a period of time as possible.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bf00e10\" data-id=\"bf00e10\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-399acf2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"399acf2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc4d769\" data-id=\"cc4d769\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae1440b elementor-button-align-stretch elementor-widget elementor-widget-form\" data-id=\"ae1440b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;step_next_label&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;,&quot;step_previous_label&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;button_width&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;step_type&quot;:&quot;number_text&quot;,&quot;step_icon_shape&quot;:&quot;circle&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"form.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<form class=\"elementor-form\" method=\"post\" name=\"New Form\" aria-label=\"New Form\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"post_id\" value=\"5050\"\/>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"form_id\" value=\"ae1440b\"\/>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"referer_title\" value=\"Level 3 Training\" \/>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"queried_id\" value=\"5050\"\/>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-form-fields-wrapper elementor-labels-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-text elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-name elementor-col-100 elementor-field-required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-name\" class=\"elementor-field-label elementor-screen-only\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tName\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input size=\"1\" type=\"text\" name=\"form_fields[name]\" id=\"form-field-name\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-sm  elementor-field-textual\" placeholder=\"Name\" required=\"required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-text elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-field_5c7d355 elementor-col-100 elementor-field-required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-field_5c7d355\" class=\"elementor-field-label elementor-screen-only\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMembership number\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input size=\"1\" type=\"text\" name=\"form_fields[field_5c7d355]\" id=\"form-field-field_5c7d355\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-sm  elementor-field-textual\" placeholder=\"Membership Number\" required=\"required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-text elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-field_ecef217 elementor-col-100 elementor-field-required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-field_ecef217\" class=\"elementor-field-label elementor-screen-only\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrevious organized basketball experience\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input size=\"1\" type=\"text\" name=\"form_fields[field_ecef217]\" id=\"form-field-field_ecef217\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-sm  elementor-field-textual\" placeholder=\"Previous organized basketball experience\" required=\"required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-text elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-field_4ea401a elementor-col-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-field_4ea401a\" class=\"elementor-field-label elementor-screen-only\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMobile phone number\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input size=\"1\" type=\"text\" name=\"form_fields[field_4ea401a]\" id=\"form-field-field_4ea401a\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-sm  elementor-field-textual\" placeholder=\"Mobile phone number\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-text elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-field_2efa50f elementor-col-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-field_2efa50f\" class=\"elementor-field-label elementor-screen-only\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAge & gender\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input size=\"1\" type=\"text\" name=\"form_fields[field_2efa50f]\" id=\"form-field-field_2efa50f\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-sm  elementor-field-textual\" placeholder=\"Age &amp; gender\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-email elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-email elementor-col-100 elementor-field-required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-email\" class=\"elementor-field-label elementor-screen-only\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmail\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input size=\"1\" type=\"email\" name=\"form_fields[email]\" id=\"form-field-email\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-sm  elementor-field-textual\" placeholder=\"Email\" required=\"required\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-text elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-message elementor-col-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-message\" class=\"elementor-field-label elementor-screen-only\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMessage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input size=\"1\" type=\"text\" name=\"form_fields[message]\" id=\"form-field-message\" class=\"elementor-field elementor-size-sm  elementor-field-textual\" placeholder=\"Message\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-type-submit elementor-col-100 e-form__buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" type=\"submit\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Send<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e2e33d\" data-id=\"8e2e33d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c52c187 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c52c187\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">We need this information in order to team you with the appropriate senior referees, in the best games for your abilities.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">We will do our very best to mentor you through this learning period. We are here to help you realize your full potential not only on the court, but off as well. You will find as you gain confidence on the court that your confidence off the court grows as well.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">We will contact you with instructions on what will happen next.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b112472 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b112472\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-49ff38e\" data-id=\"49ff38e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9790107 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9790107\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-56d2595 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"56d2595\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b2b60a1\" data-id=\"b2b60a1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-519b12d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"519b12d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-98ba2f0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"98ba2f0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24e22d9\" data-id=\"24e22d9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b21abb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6b21abb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ballwhistle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/BW-log11-r9mo4ygu2213tcertcudls0rwtp5ellxy64yf4j8ms.jpg\" title=\"STRIPES &amp; WHISTLES_LOGO\" alt=\"STRIPES &amp; WHISTLES_LOGO\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-784811a\" data-id=\"784811a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-724b843 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"724b843\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">TRAINING &amp; DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a27be50 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a27be50\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b2b530\" data-id=\"3b2b530\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f58c038 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f58c038\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Our training program is designed to take participants through all the development stages necessary to become a basketball referee capable of managing games at a junior high school level.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Progressing to games with age groups older than this is all about gaining experience and skills that only time on the court and continued education will provide. An unwritten rule amongst officials to progress to a senior referee level is 5 years, and that&#8217;s five years of continual time on the court, not an occasional game now and then. Some of our referees are capable senior referees after 3 to 4 years, while others may be 5 to 10 year referees, but still don&#8217;t show the skills and experience necessary to be deemed a senior referee.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Another factor that weighs into the mix, is personality. Having an abundance of confidence and conviction as an official are \u00a0good character traits. Working as an official will definitely help most people develop these skills, which will not only help them on the court, but in life as well.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The rewards are many as a basketball official, not only are you helping your community, all the people involved in the games, and the families who come to watch, but you are also helping yourself. Not only from the compensation paid to you, which is typically far better than most part time jobs, but also from the personal development that this level of responsibility brings.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Does this sound good? Then let&#8217;s get into it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ef29ec elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ef29ec\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-63683ef\" data-id=\"63683ef\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7753e22 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7753e22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a574847 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a574847\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0b3d361\" data-id=\"0b3d361\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d851a17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d851a17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>PHASE 1: SELF DIRECTED HOME STUDIES<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ead544a\" data-id=\"ead544a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-263911c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"263911c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9ea33bc\" data-id=\"9ea33bc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d64d717 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d64d717\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As with most learning experiences, there is a certain level of knowledge that is necessary to perform a job, or task.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Officiating a basketball game is no exception, and probably one of the most difficult games to referee. It&#8217;s a high paced game, with a lot of rules governing it, and in order to manage the game, you as a referee need to know these.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>We strongly urge you as participants in our training program to review the FIBA rules, and our website training material prior to our first in-person session.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1308806\" data-id=\"1308806\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c549a2e elementor-align-left elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c549a2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/library.fibairef.basketball\/cdn\/OBR_Changes2024\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">FIBA  RULE CHANGES<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f234cf3 elementor-align-left elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f234cf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bnsw.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/FIBA-Individual-Officiating-Technique.pdf\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">FIBA INDIVIDUAL OFFICIATING TECHNIQUES <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68cd2be elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"68cd2be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/library.fibairef.basketball\/doc\/WUVSODVLcUVKckNaM3pBbFBQU0JVZz09\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">FIBA 3 REFEREE SYSTEM RULES <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fa67eb elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8fa67eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/library.fibairef.basketball\/cdn\/OBR2024\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">FIBA INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL RULES<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a71596e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a71596e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Use the detailed FIBA rule book to refine your knowledge of all the regulations governing the game of basketball. Many of the rules are not used frequently but you may be asked about them from time to time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The FIBA rule changes are a definite read for all referees. This is what coaches and minor officials will ask you about.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-41d0585 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"41d0585\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-260e732\" data-id=\"260e732\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c515de1 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c515de1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d8502e3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d8502e3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-44a0b5f\" data-id=\"44a0b5f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1739328 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1739328\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">A TYPICAL BASKETBALL GAME A to Z<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d3e2a1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d3e2a1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ee09362\" data-id=\"ee09362\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dc76b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9dc76b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/ballwhistle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cb-ball-ourt8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5751\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ballwhistle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cb-ball-ourt8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ballwhistle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cb-ball-ourt8-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ballwhistle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cb-ball-ourt8-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cf4f020 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cf4f020\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cb3638\" data-id=\"7cb3638\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ee311e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8ee311e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9973d45 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9973d45\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-82b7d26\" data-id=\"82b7d26\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29f534b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29f534b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">BEFORE YOU START THE GAME:<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Do a quick walk around the court to check for wet spots, debris and anything else that might hinder the game or create unsafe conditions. Also make note of the court boundary lines and key markings.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Check that the game clock is working, game sheets are filled out and the minor officials are ready.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Check the game ball for correct pressure, size and overall condition.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Visually check the players for jewelry, wristbands, player numbers, uniform accessories that are not permitted, and jerseys all tucked in. It&#8217;s not a bad idea to remind players to tie shoelaces if any appear undone.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Review game rules &#8211; length of quarters, stop time vs. run time, time-outs, permitted defence, full court or half court, shot clock or no shot clock, and bonus situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>A quick pre-game meeting with your partner to establish understood procedures for game.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Once everything seems ready for game, either have scorekeeper hit buzzer or blow your whistle.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">GAME TIME:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">One referee (#1) walks to centre court with ball, and players line-up.\u00a0Only 2 players are permitted in centre circle, 1 from\u00a0 each team for jump ball.\u00a02nd referee (#2) takes up support position on court side near to the scorekeepers table.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Refereeing administering the ball indicates team colours and direction of play for each team.\u00a0Remember the new FIBA rule &#8211; teams are shooting in the direction of their bench and warmup basket.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Referee #1 blows whistle and tosses ball for jump ball.\u00a0Team that gains possession is the 1st possession of the game.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Referee#2 runs to baseline of the defensive team zone. This referee is now the lead referee. Referee#1 takes up a trail position on opposite side of court from other referee.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Referees will now officiate the game by looking for moving infractions and fouls. If there is a shot clock, referees will rely on this for the countdown. If not, referees will countdown the clock and once 10 seconds are left, they will warn the offensive team that they have 10 seconds in which to get a shot up to the rim of the basket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">If the offensive teams fails to get a shot on the basket that touches rim, officials will call a time infraction with the appropriate hand signal. They will then indicate the direction of play, and the defensive team will now become the offensive team. Game play will continue with a throw-in from the baseline.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The offensive team will have 5 seconds in which to inbound the ball from the baseline, and a total of 8 seconds in which to get the ball over half (centre line). Failing to do this will incur a time violation and loss of the ball to the apposing team.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">This back and forth process will continue throughout the game, and will be the main component of the basketball game.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">If the score at the end of regulation time is a draw, overtime may or may not be required depending on the tournament or play-off rules. If required, referees will need to review these and make the appropriate call to either continue with overtime or end the gameAs mentioned earlier, the shot clock starts when the offensive team throws the ball inbound at the baseline. They have 5 seconds in which to accomplish this. Doesn&#8217;t sound like a problem unless the defensive team is using a full court press. If the offensive team accomplishes this, they have a total of 8 seconds in which to get the ball over half court (centre line), and a total of 24 seconds in which to get a shot up on the basket. If the ball is shot and hits the rim, the shot clock is reset to 24 seconds regardless of which team gets the rebound.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0eda79c\" data-id=\"0eda79c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9a8ed5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9a8ed5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>TIME CLOCK INFRACTIONS:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>If a dead ball situation occurs and the offensive team still has possession, there are several factors that will influence the shot clock:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">If the shot clock is greater than 9 seconds the clock starts as soon as the ball is inbounded to the offensive team from where it left off. If the shot clock is less than 9 seconds, it is reset to 14 seconds once the throw-in process starts for the offensive team.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">If the ball is inbounded but the defensive team gets possession, the shot clock is reset to 24 seconds and the roles of the teams is reversed. As well, if the possession of the ball changes by some action on the court, the roles of the teams is reversed and the shot clock is reset to 24 seconds.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>MOVEMENT INFRACTIONS:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Referees, review your hand indications for movement infractions &#8211; travel call, double dribble call, carrying, and kicking the ball are common movement infractions. When this occurs possession of the ball is given to the other team and inbounded from the sideline\/baseline near to where the infraction occurred.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>FOUL CALLS:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Two types of foul calls &#8211; non-shooting fouls and shooting fouls.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Non-shooting fouls:\u00a0<\/strong>A foul that is committed from one player to another that does not involve an attempt to score on the basket. These calls could be an illegal block\/screen, holding, tripping, or push. The player initiating the foul is given the foul and a dead ball situation occurs with the ball then being inbounded by the team that the foul was committed on. <em>(Review your hand signals and procedures for theses calls)\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Shooting fouls: <\/strong>These occur when an offensive player attempting to score a basket is fouled in the process. The foul is recorded against the defensive player committing the foul and the offensive player is given an appropriate number of shots at the foul line relative to where the offence was committed. Beyond the 3 point line, the player is rewarded with 3 attempts at the foul line. Within the 3 point line, the player is awarded 2 attempts from the foul line. If the player happens to score when the foul is committed, they will get an additional single foul shot at the foul line, regardless of whether it was a 3 point attempt or 2 point attempt.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Players are to line-up in the key as indicated on the diagram &#8211; defensive players are blue, offensive players are red. The 2 officials are indicated by the small black circles, with the lead official administering the ball, and the trail referee signalling the minor officials. <em>(Review the 2 referees responsibilities during a foul shot situation)<\/em><\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>TECHNICAL &amp; UNSPORTSMAN LIKE CALLS:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">If a player, coach or somebody in the audience is harassing the referees, coaches, players or somebody in the audience, they can be given a Technical. This is recorded on the game sheet against the team that the person is associated with. If this person receives 2 technical calls during the game they will be required to leave the gym.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">When a technical is called the other team is given 1 foul shot and possession of the ball at the 3-point extended line in the front court.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">If an unsportsman like call is given to a player, the foul is recorded against them, and the other team is given 2 foul shots, with a possession change and subsequent inbounding of the ball from the baseline.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f4d95d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7f4d95d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8cdb7a4\" data-id=\"8cdb7a4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-713c19d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"713c19d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-395bbf0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"395bbf0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d2f842e\" data-id=\"d2f842e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbdc95a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbdc95a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">USE THE FOLLOWING ILLUSTRATIONS TO REVIEW RULES, CHALLENGE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE GAME, AND BETTER EQUIP YOURSELF FOR THE ON-COURT EXPERIENCE<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">*<em>click on images to enlarge<\/em><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a46d966\" data-id=\"a46d966\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-342f20a elementor-section-boxed 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class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f99f93\" data-id=\"2f99f93\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ba2911 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ba2911\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">50 QUESTIONS THAT YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO ANSWER<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f470a12 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f470a12\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-74890f4\" data-id=\"74890f4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-125769d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"125769d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What is the late arrival policy for teams?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What should you check for before game starts?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Do players need numbers on front &amp; back of jersey?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How many coaches\/team can be standing at team bench during play?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">With the new FIBA rules, can players from the same team be wearing different colour leg &amp; arm accessories?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What is the 2 1\/2 step travel rule?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What is a pivot foot?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How many seconds does a player have to throw ball into play from sideline or baseline?\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How long can an offensive player stand in the other teams key?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Where do the quarters start from?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Can grade 7\/8 teams use a full court press?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What kind of defence is allowed in Junior High games?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">If a player is dribbling the ball, can 2 players from other team guard him\/her?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">At jump ball, 1 player touches ball twice consecutively, what is the call?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What is the extended 3 point line used for?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">During 2 foul shots, the shooter scores the 1st shot but on the 2nd shot misses the rim and doesn&#8217;t score . What is your call?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What is the default line-up on foul shots if there is both wide and regular line-up markings?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">By default, how many team fouls are allowed before you are in a bonus situation?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How many team fouls before bonus per half?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How many personal fouls before player is removed from game?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How many technical fouls against player or coach before they are required to leave gym?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">When can teams substitute players into the game?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How long is a time-out period by default?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">When possession change occurs after a player scores, where does the resulting throw-in occur from?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">During a 3 point attempt, the shooter jumps up, releases the ball and lands inside the 3 point line. He or she scores, how many points?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">During a dead ball situation (clock is stopped), when is the clock started on a throw-in?<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e22c7b\" data-id=\"5e22c7b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50c6efa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50c6efa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How long is half-time by default for Junior High games?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Can girls 7\/8 use full court press defence?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">A player has earrings on with tape covering them, is that OK?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What is the hand signal for traveling?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What is the call when 2 players from opposing teams are wrestling for the ball with neither having an advantage?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">A player is fouled during an attempt to shoot outside of the 3-point line, how many foul shots are they permitted?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">A player scores on a lay-up, but is fouled in the act. How many foul shots do they get?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What is the sequence when calling a shot foul?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Can a team call time-out during play when they are not in possession of ball?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How many seconds does offensive team have to get ball over half court?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How many seconds on a shot clock?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">A player is dribbling ball and stops, grabs ball and looks to make a pass. How long can they hold ball?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">A player falls to ground with ball in hand, then she\/he stands up with ball. Is that legal, and if not, what is the call?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">On a baseline throw-in, can the player move the full length of the baseline in their attempt to throw ball in?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How do you indicate with hands a personal foul resulting in 2 shots?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">If an offensive team player commits a foul during a bonus situation, what is the call?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">If the game clock is runtime only and a shooting foul is committed, does the timekeeper stop clock?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Does the timekeeper stop the clock during a time out in a runtime game?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How is an overtime period started?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What and how, do you call when a player dribbling the ball stops dribbling, grabs the ball and then dribbles again?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">If there is a difference between the scoreboard and scoresheet, which overrules the other?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Once the offensive team crosses half court, can they go back over half court? If not, what is the call?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">A good defence is to try to occupy as much space as possible on the court by spreading your legs and arms out. Is this allowed?<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">What size of ball do grade 7\/8&#8217;s use?<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a5feac elementor-section-content-bottom elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a5feac\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ce03f84\" data-id=\"ce03f84\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-df95000\" data-id=\"df95000\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55834b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"55834b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-82f06d3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"82f06d3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-99647bd\" data-id=\"99647bd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c55131 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3c55131\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dcfd70a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dcfd70a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad7c427\" data-id=\"ad7c427\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-842d1ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"842d1ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>PHASE 2: CLASSROOM &amp; ON-COURT<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fce9d0e\" data-id=\"fce9d0e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e08e404 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e08e404\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5672ff6\" data-id=\"5672ff6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd4a55e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd4a55e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now it&#8217;s time to take the previous information, and what you read in the FIBA manuals to the classroom and basketball court.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Taking the rules that you have studied, discussed and visualized to the actual court can be a task in itself. Translating words into locations and events that occur during a basketball game will be the next phase in the training.\u00a0<\/p><p>Participants in the training program will be required to write an exam during the last classroom session. Passing the exam with a minimum grade of 75% will be required to move on to the next phase.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>An exam score of 50 to 75% will require a rewrite, or review of exam questions. Anything less than 50% will require the participant to redo the training program in the spring.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5168573\" data-id=\"5168573\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-326f4c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"326f4c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>DATES \u00a0. \u00a0TIME \u00a0. \u00a0LOCATION<\/p><p>Our next Training &amp; Development Program will be early fall, 2026.\u00a0<\/p><p>We are finalizing the details which will be posted here once we have them.<\/p><p>Please check back soon.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a74505d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a74505d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aaac8d1\" data-id=\"aaac8d1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c6f107 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5c6f107\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-89075fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"89075fd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c6acb93\" data-id=\"c6acb93\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d0d02b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d0d02b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>PHASE 3: GRADE 7\/8 TOURNAMENT CLINIC<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-959502b\" data-id=\"959502b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3786fc6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3786fc6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9a1c0b6\" data-id=\"9a1c0b6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75cd488 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75cd488\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Time to take what you have learned so far to the real world.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This tournament clinic will require all of the training program participants to sign-up for a couple of games during this grade 7\/8 tournament. Please adjust your schedule to make time for 2+ games over the two days.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>As a participant you will be required to work on the court as a 2nd referee, with a lead senior referee, as well as observe from the sidelines. A 2nd senior referee will also be on the sidelines to help the learning experience.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4596f96\" data-id=\"4596f96\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00eeb5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"00eeb5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>DATES \u00a0. \u00a0TIME \u00a0. \u00a0LOCATION<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The next Training &amp; Development Program will be in the fall of 2026.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>We do not have the final details of the tournament yet. We will add this information once received, and start assigning games soon after.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ca3c57d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ca3c57d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b54f44\" data-id=\"6b54f44\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df7035d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"df7035d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8013629 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8013629\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d5a66e\" data-id=\"4d5a66e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3420ad4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3420ad4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>PHASE 4: GRADUATION &amp; WHAT IS NEXT<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f419786\" data-id=\"f419786\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-68dd471 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"68dd471\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-080b8e5\" data-id=\"080b8e5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f80175b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f80175b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You did it. We know that the initial phases of becoming a basketball referee can be difficult, but the rewards will make it worthwhile.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The learning process is not over, and we encourage you to stick with it. Once you know the rules, are comfortable on the court, and have gained some confidence, your stress levels will be much less.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The FIBA rules will help you deal with any situation, and as long as you follow the rules, the outcome is always in your favour.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>What this suggests is that you know the rules, and with time on court, you will gain skills and experience that will serve you well.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Stay calm and in control, know your rules, and work as a team on the court. Follow this advice and you will do well.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f3af5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f3af5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>THANK YOU FOR JOINING OUR GROUP, AND ALL YOUR HARD WORK TO GET HERE.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-39d1eec\" data-id=\"39d1eec\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0f5ec8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0f5ec8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>WHAT DO I DO NEXT?<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Once you have completed all these steps in becoming a referee, you can now start the actual work phase of your career as a basketball referee.<\/p><p>As with most jobs, the learning continues, and as you gain skills, knowledge and experience, you will find this job as a basketball official becomes easier and a lot more fun.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>As a junior referee with our group you will be eligible for junior high games at the grade 7 &amp; 7\/8 levels. Please check our website schedule system for games and put in a request for some.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>We will always partner you with either a senior referee or an advanced junior referee if the games level permit it. We will never put you into a situation that you and your partner \u00a0can&#8217;t handle.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the venue. As always, if unsure about certain procedures, please send us an email for clarification.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>As a rookie\/junior referee your game rate will start at 30.00, and as your skills progress, so to will your game rate. We will assess how you are doing by partnering you with senior referees who will evaluate and submit reports.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>As a member of our group, we are all working together to support each other, on and off the court. If you have questions, we are definitely there to answer them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-534ca17 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"534ca17\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-819ae07\" data-id=\"819ae07\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8050e4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8050e4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-987aed2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"987aed2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3bcaf3f\" data-id=\"3bcaf3f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0276929 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0276929\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MEMBERS ONLY\/ TRAINING &amp; DEVELOPMENT\u00a0 GAME ASSIGNMENTS REFEREE CONTACT INFO TRAINING &amp; DEVELOPMENT &#8220;the best investment you can make is in yourself&#8221; BASKETBALL REFEREEING &#8211; DEVELOPMENT LEVELS 1 TO 3 LEVEL 1 would be when you signed up with us and start your officials training from step#1. \u00a0 We introduced you to the basic principles and rules of refereeing basketball, using FIBA rules (Federation International Basketball Association). \u00a0 We also help you get equipped with the referee uniform that you would use &#8211; our custom jersey with black pants, black running shoes and a whistle. You learned how to use your whistle, hand signals and voice to control the flow of the basketball game. Most of all, you developed your confidence on the court to make the right call, to help your partner and to control the game by the set of rules for the game of basketball. \u00a0 You also have to pass an exam that indicates you have done your homework and have what it takes to move on to level 2. \u00a0 LEVEL 2\u00a0is where you get to put your training from level 1 to work. \u00a0 This is referee positions at the grade 7 or 7\/8 level where you will be partnered with a senior referee to manage your own games with ages 12 to 14 teams. These will typically be tournaments or games that will be training clinics for participants in our training program, and under the watchful eyes of a senior referee, or two. \u00a0 Don&#8217;t be fooled by their age, some of these kids are very talented and competitive. They will have you working hard to keep up. The court size is smaller but the game intensity can be fierce. \u00a0 As referees gain experience at this level they will progress to older age groups. All the skills and confidence that you acquire at this level will help prepare you for the next phase in your referee development. LEVEL 3 \u00a0is where you need to pick up the pace of both your feet and brain. \u00a0 Junior High School level of basketball is considerably faster, requires more endurance, and quicker responses to events happening on the court. As a referee you will be required to take control of the court and keep the game play within the rules governing the sport. These are some of the facts that you will need to address and deal with: Be confident &#8211; make your calls, stand by them and back-up your partner with their calls. \u00a0 Don&#8217;t feel rushed to make your calls &#8211; make sure the minor officials get your call. \u00a0 Be aware of your positioning relative to your partner and court. Be consistent with your calls &#8211; people are watching. \u00a0 Focus on your game, not what the audience or coaches are yelling. \u00a0 A loud whistle leaves no doubt as to what you are doing &#8211; blow loud! \u00a0 Know the rules &#8211; grade 8\/9 games allow teams to apply a full court press. Just as an example. \u00a0 It&#8217;s not us versus them, tell the players what they did wrong, so they learn as well.\u00a0 \u00a0 Some coaches might hassle you, but if you know your rules and are confident, let them know that you and your partner are in control. \u00a0 Have fun! If you enjoy what you are doing, you will be much better at it. SIGN-UP FORM \u00a0 For referees who want to participate in our Training &amp; Development Program.The fast track way of getting you up to your full potential in as short a period of time as possible. We need this information in order to team you with the appropriate senior referees, in the best games for your abilities. We will do our very best to mentor you through this learning period. We are here to help you realize your full potential not only on the court, but off as well. You will find as you gain confidence on the court that your confidence off the court grows as well. We will contact you with instructions on what will happen next. TRAINING &amp; DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Our training program is designed to take participants through all the development stages necessary to become a basketball referee capable of managing games at a junior high school level. \u00a0 Progressing to games with age groups older than this is all about gaining experience and skills that only time on the court and continued education will provide. An unwritten rule amongst officials to progress to a senior referee level is 5 years, and that&#8217;s five years of continual time on the court, not an occasional game now and then. Some of our referees are capable senior referees after 3 to 4 years, while others may be 5 to 10 year referees, but still don&#8217;t show the skills and experience necessary to be deemed a senior referee. \u00a0 Another factor that weighs into the mix, is personality. Having an abundance of confidence and conviction as an official are \u00a0good character traits. Working as an official will definitely help most people develop these skills, which will not only help them on the court, but in life as well. \u00a0 The rewards are many as a basketball official, not only are you helping your community, all the people involved in the games, and the families who come to watch, but you are also helping yourself. Not only from the compensation paid to you, which is typically far better than most part time jobs, but also from the personal development that this level of responsibility brings. \u00a0 Does this sound good? Then let&#8217;s get into it!\u00a0 \u00a0 PHASE 1: SELF DIRECTED HOME STUDIES As with most learning experiences, there is a certain level of knowledge that is necessary to perform a job, or task. \u00a0 Officiating a basketball game is no exception, and probably one of the most difficult games to referee. It&#8217;s a high paced game, with a lot of rules governing it, and in order to manage the game, you as a referee need to know these. \u00a0 We strongly urge you as participants in our training program to review the FIBA rules, and our website training material prior to our first in-person session. FIBA RULE CHANGES FIBA INDIVIDUAL OFFICIATING TECHNIQUES FIBA 3 REFEREE SYSTEM RULES FIBA INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL RULES Use the detailed FIBA rule book to refine your knowledge of all the regulations governing the game of basketball. Many of the rules are not used frequently but you may be asked about them from time to time.\u00a0 The FIBA rule changes are a definite read for all referees. This is what coaches and minor officials will ask you about. A TYPICAL BASKETBALL GAME A to Z BEFORE YOU START THE GAME: \u00a0 Do a quick walk around the court to check for wet spots, debris and anything else that might hinder the game or create unsafe conditions. Also make note of the court boundary lines and key markings. Check that the game clock is working, game sheets are filled out and the minor officials are ready. Check the game ball for correct pressure, size and overall condition. Visually check the players for jewelry, wristbands, player numbers, uniform accessories that are not permitted, and jerseys all tucked in. It&#8217;s not a bad idea to remind players to tie shoelaces if any appear undone. Review game rules &#8211; length of quarters, stop time vs. run time, time-outs, permitted defence, full court or half court, shot clock or no shot clock, and bonus situation.\u00a0 A quick pre-game meeting with your partner to establish understood procedures for game. Once everything seems ready for game, either have scorekeeper hit buzzer or blow your whistle. \u00a0 GAME TIME: One referee (#1) walks to centre court with ball, and players line-up.\u00a0Only 2 players are permitted in centre circle, 1 from\u00a0 each team for jump ball.\u00a02nd referee (#2) takes up support position on court side near to the scorekeepers table. Refereeing administering the ball indicates team colours and direction of play for each team.\u00a0Remember the new FIBA rule &#8211; teams are shooting in the direction of their bench and warmup basket. Referee #1 blows whistle and tosses ball for jump ball.\u00a0Team that gains possession is the 1st possession of the game. Referee#2 runs to baseline of the defensive team zone. This referee is now the lead referee. Referee#1 takes up a trail position on opposite side of court from other referee. Referees will now officiate the game by looking for moving infractions and fouls. If there is a shot clock, referees will rely on this for the countdown. If not, referees will countdown the clock and once 10 seconds are left, they will warn the offensive team that they have 10 seconds in which to get a shot up to the rim of the basket.\u00a0 If the offensive teams fails to get a shot on the basket that touches rim, officials will call a time infraction with the appropriate hand signal. They will then indicate the direction of play, and the defensive team will now become the offensive team. Game play will continue with a throw-in from the baseline. The offensive team will have 5 seconds in which to inbound the ball from the baseline, and a total of 8 seconds in which to get the ball over half (centre line). Failing to do this will incur a time violation and loss of the ball to the apposing team. This back and forth process will continue throughout the game, and will be the main component of the basketball game. If the score at the end of regulation time is a draw, overtime may or may not be required depending on the tournament or play-off rules. If required, referees will need to review these and make the appropriate call to either continue with overtime or end the gameAs mentioned earlier, the shot clock starts when the offensive team throws the ball inbound at the baseline. They have 5 seconds in which to accomplish this. Doesn&#8217;t sound like a problem unless the defensive team is using a full court press. If the offensive team accomplishes this, they have a total of 8 seconds in which to get the ball over half court (centre line), and a total of 24 seconds in which to get a shot up on the basket. If the ball is shot and hits the rim, the shot clock is reset to 24 seconds regardless of which team gets the rebound.\u00a0 TIME CLOCK INFRACTIONS: \u00a0 If a dead ball situation occurs and the offensive team still has possession, there are several factors that will influence the shot clock: If the shot clock is greater than 9 seconds the clock starts as soon as the ball is inbounded to the offensive team from where it left off. If the shot clock is less than 9 seconds, it is reset to 14 seconds once the throw-in process starts for the offensive team. If the ball is inbounded but the defensive team gets possession, the shot clock is reset to 24 seconds and the roles of the teams is reversed. As well, if the possession of the ball changes by some action on the court, the roles of the teams is reversed and the shot clock is reset to 24 seconds. \u00a0 MOVEMENT INFRACTIONS: Referees, review your hand indications for movement infractions &#8211; travel call, double dribble call, carrying, and kicking the ball are common movement infractions. When this occurs possession of the ball is given to the other team and inbounded from the sideline\/baseline near to where the infraction occurred.\u00a0 \u00a0 FOUL CALLS: Two types of foul calls &#8211; non-shooting fouls and shooting fouls. Non-shooting fouls:\u00a0A foul that is committed from one player to another that does not involve an attempt to score on the basket. These calls could be an illegal block\/screen, holding, tripping, or push. 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