South Central Massachusetts Board of
Approved Basketball Officials,
Board 208
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Should any officials have an incident involving the post game handshake, unsporting behavior by fans or
game participants, or any compromise of their personal safety during or after an MIAA tournament game,
please write a report of the incident.  Reports should be written immediately after the incident by each official
or the crew (all should sign a single common report).  It is imperative that we document ALL incidents.

The report should only include the facts of what happened and be void of opinions, beliefs, etc.  

Officials should provide a copy of their reports to the local board secretary, Mike Hammond and myself.  Mike
and I will see that the MIAA gets a copy and will also provide Peter Carroll copies prior to the 3/27 meeting
with Jim Peters of MIAA.

We are aware of several incidents in just the first three days of the tournament and have received reports.

Please share these instructions with the officials on your board.

Thank you.
Bruce Edwards
dugganedwards@verizon.net
The link to “High School Sport Schedules” to the left of this message is a good way to stay up to
date with High School schedules.  Most ADs are using this site to post updates to schedules.  Enter
the name of high school in the “Find Your School” box and it will provide a list for you to choose
from.  To simplify the search, enter only the school’s name: for example “Milford” and then select the
appropriate school for the list.
Tips and taps The following WEB site helps officials hone their knowledge and understanding of
the game.  This is accomplished through discussion of a particular rule, for example "3 seconds".  
Then you have a chance to take a quiz and view video of the rule being discussed.  You will need to
create an account on this site and log in to use the service.  Site is updated weekly during the
season.  Sponsored by IAABO at iaabomembers.org
Announcements:

Concussions: Game officials shall complete one of the training programs approved by the
Department as specified on the Department’s website annually and shall provide independent
verification of completion of the training requirement to schools or school districts upon request.  The
following link has instructions on how to register and complete the course:  NFHS - Concussion in
Sports

2011- 2012 NFHS rule changes added to the "HS Rule Revisions" section on this page.
2012 Letter from the President
'2012 - '2013 Meeting Schedule:
*Monday, November 19, 7:00 PM at Milford High School - Interpretation Meeting -(Mandatory)
**Tuesday, December 4, 7:00 PM, Milford High School (Test night)
Sunday, January 6, 6:00 PM, Milford High School gymnasium - joint meeting with Board 175
Sunday, January 27, 7:00 PM, Milford High School gymnasium
Sunday, February 10, Social at Hoboken Club - (New location!) 252 Central St. Milford, MA
Thursday, March 21, 6:00pm Banquet at Hoboken Club 252 Central St. Milford, MA

Each member is required to attend 4 out of 5 meetings during the year.
*   Interpretation Meeting - all members must attend an interpretation meeting.
** Test date - All members must take written test every season.  Original date of Monday December
3rd has been changed to Tuesday December 4th because of a scheduling conflict.
2012 Tests:
Tonights Banquet (3/7/2013) postponed due to pending snow storm, new date:

Thursday, March 21, 6:00 PM at Hoboken Club 252 Central St. Milford, MA
If This new date effects your planned attendance or if you can now make this date, please let Richie
Vitali know rpv208@comcast.net