IAABO Board 208
South Central Massachusetts
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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
'2009 - '2010 Meeting Schedule:  please note day, time and place of meetings

*   Monday November 16th, 6:30pm - Interpretation meeting  at Marchegiano Club in Milford
**  Monday December 7th, 6:30pm - Test Meeting at Marchegiano Club
   Sunday Jan 10th 6:30pm  at Draper Gym Hopedale
   Sunday Jan 24th 6:30pm at Draper Gym Hopedale
   Sunday Feb. 21 6:30pm  at Marchegiano Club in Milford

  Each member is required to attend 4 out of 5 meetings during the year.
*   Interpretation Meeting - all members must attend an interpretation meeting.
** All members must take written exam every season.

Massachusetts interpretation meetings: dates, time and places
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.
60 Seconds on Officiating, courtesy of ref60.com  This is a great site.  Try some of the following
links to help you prepare for upcoming games.
Some Technical Advice
Pre-Game Procedure
Throw-ins and the Division Line
Get the bloody play right
Back court - last to touch - first to touch
Team control foul mechanics
Crossing the boundary line
3-second violation
Handling the Blarge - block/charge
Movement in the Saddle - 3 person mechanics
Whistles - If you want a new whistle(s), place an order through e-mail to Rich Vitali or Larry Machione.  
You may order a conventional Fox 40 whistle along with a 6" lanyard for $6.00/whistle or a cushioned Fox 40
whistle and lanyard for $7.00.  Please let them know which type of whistle you would like and the quantity,
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